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The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, South Orange, NJ

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke

3.9
3.9
824 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
In the heart of downtown South Orange you’ll find The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, a celebrity chef culinary destination in the vibrant food scene of Essex County. Embodying the diversity and uniqueness of SOMA (South Orange/Maplewood), The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is a warm and inviting environment to gather over great food and drink.

The Modern-American menu offers Chef David Burke classics such as the Clothesline Bacon, Lobster Dumplings, Wings & Rings, the DB Cheeseburger and homemade desserts from David Burke's Dixie Lee Bakery!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 419-6773
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Webber
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 6pm and free all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    directly across from the South Orange train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 3-Course Christmas Day Prix Fixe

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    3-Course Prix Fixe Menu $75 per person Celebrate Christmas at The Fox & Falcon by David Burke with our 3-Course Prix Fixe menu featuring Chef Burke's decadent holiday dishes from land and sea, Christmas Prime Rib and DB "salt aged" beef* Steakhouse cuts! A la carte, Bar and Thursday Special menus will not be served on Christmas.
    3-Course Christmas Day Prix Fixe Photo
  • 3-Course Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    3-Course Prix Fixe Menu $75 per person / $35 Children Under 10 Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Fox & Falcon by David Burke with our 3-Course Prix Fixe menu featuring Chef Burke's decadent holiday dishes from land and sea, Thanksgiving Turkey and DB "salt aged" beef* Steakhouse cuts! A la carte, Bar and Thursday Special menus will not be served on Thanksgiving.
    3-Course Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu Photo

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke offers a mix of experiences, highlighted by "great food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and personalized touches for special occasions. While some service inconsistencies are noted, the diverse menu features standout dishes like crab cake and Branzino. Ideal for celebrations and family gatherings.

824 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    New York City

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining here. We have eaten at David Burke’s other restaurant in Fort Lee a number of times and we were really looking forward to trying out Fox and Falcon. Our 3 appetizers were devil eggs, lobster dumplings and fried calamari with fried shrimp. The dumplings and deviled eggs were good. The calamari and shrimp were not freshly prepared. They tasted like frozen food that was heated. Between appetizer and dinner, there was a long pause… perhaps as long as an hour. When dinner came it was a real disappointment. My husband and friend ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and spinach with mushrooms. The filet was cooked as ordered but the meat had no flavor. The spinach was in a ball with a few mushrooms on top. I had the shrimp and scallops that was served with butternut squash puree and petite pesto gnocchi. There were 3 shrimp, 2 scallops and they were in a bowl of butternut squash soup! The gnocchi were flavorless, ice cold and the soup overpowered everything. The soup too was cold. The last and worst dinner served was the Branzino . This was severed over a “puree” with fried cauliflower. The puree was properly placed on the plate, but the branzino was served skin side up. The fish and cauliflower were both cold and the fish was over cooked. When we brought it to the waiters attention, he apologized, removed the plate and offered something else in its place. My friend got a Caesar salad which was just okay, certainly not what he wanted for dinner. The restaurant had started emptying out as our dinner was served and I think our waiter left our dinners sitting in the kitchen longer than they were suppose to be. The only reason they got any stars is because in the end, they did the right thing. They didn’t charge for the dish they took back or the Caesar salad.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate it! We are very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your food and service. We're constantly working to improve guests’ experience and will use your review to improve. Thank you again and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Howard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited 2 hours to get our entrees. At 1.5 hours I complained to the GM wh assured us our food would be out in 5 min which it was not. We we sitting right by the kitchen so we had a car view. The Kitchen staff was on their phones and bullshitting with each other. I WOULD NEVER EAT DINNER HERE AGAIN. After dining in at least 5 different David Burke restaurants this was by far the worst. If you are look ing for a David Burke Experience I would recommend 1776 in Morristown.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate it! We are very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your food and service. We're constantly working to improve guests’ experience and will use your review to improve. Thank you again and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Laurie

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great - service was extremely slow. Would not go back so soon.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded 3 days ago
    We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! Apologies again and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!

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  4. Randy

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall did not live up to the standards. We thought David Burke had created. Very run-of-the-mill. Starting with the bathrooms, that should’ve been cleaner. Some of the food arrived cold and undercooked. Altogether definitely a disappointment.

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  5. Gerald

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Way over priced for mediocre food the ambience was more like a sports bar than a pricey restaurant
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded 3 days ago
    We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! Apologies again and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!

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  6. jamie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was cold and but our waitress Rain was a great server. And after I did complain that the food was cold, they did do the right thing and give us a credit off of our bill. It's too bad because we usually love David Burke's food, but the restaurant was definitely off today but again they did the right thing with our bill and we appreciated that.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on October 28, 2024
    We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! Apologies again and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!

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  7. Athena

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is absolutely amazing I love Gabby she is my go to every time we go!! an overall great experience!!
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. Ellen

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met old friends today for lunch and we needed a place in South Orange and just randomly chose this restaurant after doing a Google search for the best restaurants in South Orange. We were absolutely pleasantly surprised because the food was really good and our waitress was even better. Her name was Rain and she was really lovely and helpful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and plan to go back again.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Jill

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food has gone way down hill. So disappointing. Aside from poor quality, portions are smaller and still pricey.
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on October 24, 2024
    We're sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! Apologies again and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!

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  10. Carolyn

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us for dinner celebrating a friend’s birthday. Food was delicious, service spot on and they even gave us an extra piece of cake to celebrate plus complimentary champagne. Very classy and appreciated!
    The Fox & Falcon by David BurkeResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thank you! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Fox & Falcon by David Burke also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 419-6773.

The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is rated 3.9 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fox & Falcon by David Burke

19 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Orange
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 6pm and free all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    directly across from the South Orange train station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Webber
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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