Had my first meal at Fork a couple of Saturdays ago and it was a great experience. It had snowed a couple of inches the day before and the staff had completely cleared the parking lot, sidewalks and steps of all the snow / ice. I loved the building, a former residence I think, that houses the restaurant - lots of character and charm. Because I was alone, I sat at the bar. My server was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in guiding me through the menu. I started things off with the Southern Fried NC Oysters in creole tartar sauce; they were magnificent! I then ordered the Blue Crab & Mascarpone Ravioli and a side of Collard Greens & Potato Hash. Both were excellent! Dessert was a Gingerbread / Pumpkin flavored ice cream which was a great way to end to the meal. It may have been my first time at Fork but it won't be my last. Great job, Chef Groody! read more

Upscale menu in relaxed atmosphere. Ala carte. Excellent drink menu. I enjoyed the duck and risotto of the day (bacon, red onion and goat cheese). Portions are not huge for those of you who like to EAT but I left comfortable. They were packed on a Saturday night at 7. Wait staff knew their stuff. read more

Quiet restaurant great for date night, healthy food and good drinks. It's good to make a reservation cause they fill up. Great service also!

Not only was the decor adorable, but the food was inspiring. We were blown away by the farm to table food. The risotto was simply amazing and we loved that each items came in their own dish. read more

Visited with my wife for our anniversary this past weekend. We were pleasantly surprised. Started with the chicken spring rolls, which were very good. The wasabi and plum sauce we sweet and spicy. My wife ordered the beef tenderloin and really enjoyed it. It was cooked perfectly to her liking. I ordered the lamb shank which was "fall-off-the-bone" delicious. Fork has an a-la-carte style menu, so we split the goat cheese mac & cheese and the asparagus side dishes. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mac and cheese was wonderful! I plan on going back for lunch, just to eat the mac & cheese. For dessert, we had the sweet potato cheesecake, with homemade, toasted marshmallow. It was awesome. Not too sweet and very tasty. Fork also does a nice job with the bar menu. My wife sampled a few of the fruit martinis and I had a pumpkin ale, from NoDa Brewing. It was nice to see local brews on the menu. As for service, our waitress was very nice and attentive. Her service could not have been better. There were a couple of things keeping me from a five-star rating. The host was a little weird and stared at my wife a little to long, so that was a little uncomfortable. Also, we were seated in the rear dining room (this restaurant is in an old house, so there are multiple dining rooms) where the lighting is awful. The other rooms and the bar have very soft, warm lighting. The room we were in had a very cool light fixture made of colored, glass bottles, but for some reason they have a bright white, high efficiency lightbulb in it that makes the whole room feel like it is lit by a florescent shop light. Harsh lighting and our anniversary did not go hand in hand. I have seen a couple other reviews comment on high prices. I did not find Fork to be expensive for the quality of the food you get. You can tell they are using top notch ingredients and the prices are not out of line. $18.00 for a lamb shank and $23 for beef tenderloin is fine. The sides are also inexpensive at $3-$5 each. All told, we ate and drank (3 cocktails, 1 app, 2 entrees, 2 sides and dessert) for under $100.00. Give Fork a try. It will only get better as they work the kinks out. read more

Another one of those trendy farm to table restaurants that serve pretty good food at really high prices then charge for a side. An after dinner cordial at the bar will cost you $10. This place needs to reduce the size of their dinnerware - not their portions. read more

I give credit to the chef because the food was great. It's too bad that the waitress tried to sneak something by me in the bill. It will stop me from returning. You're only as good as your frontline staff when it comes to overall experience. read more

I am here almost 4 times a week. Best restaurant in Cornelius. No question. Great food, great service.

Fork! is an excellent little brunch place in the Cornelius-Davidson area. The restaurant is a bit on the pricier side, but it may be worth it to you because they serve farm to table meals. I had their smoked ham and pesto benedict, which was quite good. I really enjoyed the pesto, which made for a really nice, savory breakfast. The server was also attentive and kept our coffees and waters filled. Even though it was Sunday brunch, we didn't have any wait for a table, which was a great surprise. My only critique is that we sat at a table of two in the room directly to the left when you walk in through the door of the restaurant. For some reason, these tables are diagonal to the rest of the room, which is really, really weird, and definitely distracted me. I wanted to straighten the tables up, so I could focus on my food. Overall, great food and great service! If they straighten the two-person tables, I'll come back and have another great brunch! read more

We arrived 10 minutes early for our 1:00 PM Sunday Brunch reservation. What a lovely former Main Street home. Our hostess took us into a room with about five tables, all occupied, one with a very loud baby in a high chair. I motioned that the noise level was unacceptable & we went back to the hostess stand. She mumbled something about not having another table (3-4 open in two adjacent rooms) & then took us to a lovely back room with adults having Sunday afternoon conversations? The afternoon deteriorated rapidly after that. The tomato & mozzarella salad lacked the necessary dressing to highlight the heirlooms, perhaps a balsamic glaze & my cheddar biscuit was a spotted yellow hockey puck.(this happens when the delicate dough is overworked) My wife's Belgium waffle w/fried chicken was extremely dry. A very small crucible of additional maple syrup couldn't save this dish. The addition of whole grain mustard to the Hollandaise Sauce overwhelmed my Benedict. Service was typical of a poorly trained staff. Coffee service was sparse & explained away by saying that they serve over 15 pots at brunch. I asked a bus girl for coffee, she left the room & came back minutes later to tell me she had told our server that we needed coffee? Our used plates were on our table until the requested check arrived. This lack of unity comes when staff is not properly trained to function as a unit. Be careful if you leave by the back entrance, the wood ramp has deteriorated & left some nasty wood slivers that could catch your shoes. read more

Awesome setting in this nubby little restaurant. It's in a small house- very relaxed atmosphere. Food was great- service was superb.

The most horrific experience I've had in a restaurant....anywhere...... Ordered the duck confit...could have been salted pork. Was salty, chewy and disgusting. I waited to order another cocktail .... never happened. An hour later I placed $15.00 on the bar (where I was seated since I was a party of one) and got up to leave..... That was when I was yelled at across the bar that I could not just leave without paying for the food I ate. ($5.50 uneaten appetizer and a $6.00 vodka - You do the math.) I went back to the bar and asked what else do I owe? Melanie said, rudely and loudly, 'I don't know till I cash you out' The bill is $12.45. I made the mistake of asking, 'For food I could not eat?'. That's when I was told to stop yelling and that I was 'being extremely rude'. Guess you don't complain about the food! I gave her a larger bill as I took back the $15 (making sure I have a 5 to tip the server - always tip a server. Bad food and mgt is not their fault.) Melanie literally threw the change at me on the bar. As I turn to leave, embarrassed and humiliated , Melanie is waving her arms over her head and yelling ' what the Hell was that? How rude!' Is this normal in Cornelius? Left there and went to El Paraiso - Salvadorian and Cuban cuisine - and had a wonderfully delicious dinner and excellent service. Let me just say, I am 62 years old and not confrontational in any way, shape or form. Will not, or ever recommend Fork Rest. I would never give anyone the chance to humiliate my friends in such a way. I have NEVER been rude or deliberating confrontational to ANYONE in a food establishment. I just don't go back!!! read more

New to the area of Cornelius/Davidson I had not yet tried Fork for brunch but had heard great things! My boyfriend and I stopped in around 11:30 on Sunday and the small but cozy restored house had all of its' tables filled. We were lucky enough to be able to grab a high top within the bar area. We started with the Spicy Chicken Spring Rolls served with both a Wasabi and a Plum sauce. True to their name this was a small plate and was a perfect bite-sized appetizer for two. Moving on to the main course I had a Prosciutto and Crab Benedict with a Whole Grain Mustard Hollandaise. I was pleasantly surprised by the hollandaise sauce as it was not very potent with mustard flavor and acted as a wonderful contrast to the salty flavors of the prosciutto. I would definitely get this dish again and would recommend to others! My boyfriend was also pleased with his selection the Cheddar Herb Biscuits and Gravy. Stealing a bite as I always do I loved the herbacious flavors of sage in the turkey sausage. Overall we were pleased with our experience and will definitely be back to try their dinner! read more

I met a girlfriend for a GNO. Finally, a menu that might make it past a couple of years. They use as many local ingredients as possible. We had our waitress talk us through the menu. She had so many favorites we actually had to make some serious choices. All the food was delicious. Also, I love how they opened the front bar area. The facility is still a cozy house but now it has more flow. Give it a try. read more

Great service. Enjoyed the cocktail menu and wine selections. The "bites" are my faves-- especially, the beet salad and the pork dumplings. I recommend Fork as a date spot or a cute spot to meet up with a lady friend. Felt like I was in Charleston for a minute! read more

I REALLY wanted to love this place!! Went for the first time yesterday for Mother's Day Brunch and was very underwhelmed. Our service was super slow, drinks took forever to come out and came about the same time our food was served. We had 6 people in our group and 5 were served together and one meal came out about 8 minutes later. The French Toast was really dry and when we asked for more syrup, we were given about 1 Tbsp more. The strawberries were sliced as opposed to macerated. I ordered the fried eggs benedict and I wasn't a fan. The goat cheese really overpowered the rest of the flavors and my egg was undercooked. Once I saw raw egg white, I was done. The hashbrown potatoes were good. I was really hoping for a better experience for our Mother's Day brunch (there were 4 Mom's celebrating in our group). I'd like to give Fork! another try - hopefully I'll be able to update my review with better results. read more

Food was delicious. Our service was deplorable. We received a lackluster greeting from our server, and a bad attitude throughout our meal. Our server was clearly never trained in customer service. 20 minutes after we ordered our apps and dinner my friend was approached by our server who said "we are out of what you ordered. We've switched to brisket. Do you want that instead?" No apology, just attitude. We should have had food on the table at that point. My friend asked for other options and asked to have another entree at the same price. The server mentioned a $3 difference. Said she'd check. The answer was no. For $3 that situation could've been turned around immediately. Instead it helped the whole experience roll down hill. Then when we finally received our appetizers, one of which was mussels, we asked another server who delivered a drink for some bread. She nicely replied of course. She didn't follow through. So when we saw our server again we asked for bread and received a response with an attitude "ill heat some up for you". The Mussels were gone by the time we received our bread. And at the end of the meal my friend noticed on his check that the wine he ordered was $2 more than listed. He asked the server who again, with an attitude said "oh yea we were out of what you ordered so I picked another one for you. Well didn't you enjoy it?" NOT THE POINT! At this point I think she caught on that we were over the entire experience and she should've handled things differently, because when she brought the check t be signed she said "I took care of the wine." And that was it. It wasn't about the money. It was about taking care of the guest which the entire experience was missing. We would've appreciated a manager visit. We were discussing how disappointed we were while a hostess cleaned the tables around us. She heard us. But I guess no one there cared enough to follow up with us about our experience. It's a shame..the food was delicious. read more

So we kept hearing from friends this was the place to be. The food definitely did not disappoint. Everything was cooked to perfection. Only complaint was our food did not come out at the same time. Apparently there was a mix up in the kitchen with our order. While we had to eat our dinners separately they were both really good. Will give it another try, as we liked the atmosphere and quaintness of the restaurant in a small house. Tight quarters so I wouldn't recommend bringing kids or large parties, but perfect size for a date night. read more

I took my 94 year old mother here for an early Mother's Day dinner. The restaurant is in an old house and has parking in the back. The food was creative and delicious and our server Anthony was informative and attentive. We started with the pork dumplings. These were full of shredded pork with a wonderful slaw and topped with tiny balls of jellied soy sauce - very spicy and delicious, though more meat than dumpling. We split a lamb shank entree and accompanied it with the asparagus/beet side and sweet potato fingerlings. The sweet potatoes were topped with a drizzle of sorghum molasses and Mom could not get enough of them. We both agreed that the lamb was fantastic. The roasted asparagus were topped with only one tiny beet seedling, but were tasty. For dessert, we ordered the cornbread with honeysuckle Creme anglaise, a yummy combination. The restaurant focuses on preparing food from local sources, and the menu lists many of the sources. Hats off to the chef and wait staff for a great dining experience. I can't wait to return. read more

My wife and I came here for anniversary dinner. Incredible food, incredible service. Will definitely come again.

Great food. Farm to table. Classy assortment in a healthy, organic style. Our server Dotty was the best!

Good food however long wait for food, 50 mins. No bread at table. Portions are very small so be prepared as i did, and have a pizza after dinner. Waitress very very nice 2 small meals ( snacks) came to $82 with tip plus the pizza i had to get on my way home cause I was still hungry. Eat before you go so you wont be hungry. read more

We have been to Fork quite a few times and every time we have been thoroughly impressed. Love the farm to table concept! The restaurant is in an adorable house with a wrap around porch with outdoor seating. They serve dinner thru out the week and brunch on Sunday's. Reservations are recommended although we never have trouble getting a seat without one. We have tried several different Benedict's, scrambles, and biscuits and gravy. Local beers on tap! read more

1st time dining here on Friday. With friends. Nice cozy place. Ordered many appetizers and entrees and tried them all. Fish was fresh and appts were unique and tasty. Fish stew was excellent dish. Bartender Brandi was a delight and Server Dottie made for a perfect evening with friends. We'll be back. read more

food is consistently good. I would suggest ordering off the specials menu. the porch is a great spot in spring/fall.

We went there for Sunday brunch, didn't know that we had to have reservations. We got lucky and was able to get a table at the bar. The service was OK and so was the food. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed the food and service was very pleasant however, the drinks were too small at a high price. Don't mind spending, but expect a generous pour for higher prices. read more

We sat at the bar and had great dinner and drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed lamb shank and deviled eggs. Also recommend cauliflower and risotto. Will definitely be back. We paid $100 for 2 drinks each and 1 entree plus 4 a la carte sides. read more

Super cute farm to table restaurant. Loved the feel of the restaurant and the food was delicious...only complaint is that we wanted more of the wonderful food ! read more

Great setting. Fresh amazing food. I always order benedicts everywhere and hands down Phil's Benedict is my favorite ever. Favorite brunch can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

Came here for brunch a while back and had a nice time. We were seated outside though on a hot day so didn't exactly get to relax during the meal cuz we were all ready to go pretty fast. But we also didn't make reservations which is a must for this place for brunch at least. Had the eggs Benedict which was great. Husband had an omelette which he liked and got his extra crispy potatoes. Overall good food, expected prices and recommend reservations! read more

Had a great meal here before heading to a show in downtown Charlotte one night. It's rare these days to find a menu with so many fun choices that I have a hard time choosing. My date solved the problem by ordering 5-6 appetizers as his dinner, so we got to sample our way through the menu. Really, everything was wonderful. The goat cheese macaroni, the spring rolls, dumplings -- everything was distinctive and truly tasty. I went with the lamb and absolutely loved it. We went because of the farm-to-table ethic and will be back as soon as possible. The pricing was very reasonable and the interior was warm and comfortable. Our dining room was cozy and the bar area seemed lively. read more

Had a quick, light dinner here tonight. Wonderful wine list, reasonably priced. I ordered two of their "bites" items, which are tapas in size. I had the meatballs and the salad with blueberries, strawberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Both were spectacular. Even with a glass of wine, the bill was only $22. I would go back here in a heartbeat. It's definitely a gem. read more

The portions were miniscule, the prices too high, and the seating/ambience too tight. Presentation was not up to the hype. The flavor and quality of the food was good, though. read more

we were there for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife and I went in opposite food directions - she with fish, and I with the brisket. We shared a watermelon and heirloom tomato appetizer. All were very fresh, well prepared, and very well presented. Waiter was very friendly and informative. We'll definitely be back. read more

Just egh. Food is pretty good, service was slow and borderline rude. Much better options around.

Ate @ Fork! for the first time tonight. Two of us ordered off ofthe special menu. I had trout, my husband had the beef and my son had the lamb shank off of the main menu. The trout was fresh with crispy skin. Tasty, but small portion served in a oversized bowl so it looked even smaller. Asparagus risotto was cooked pretty well, but lacked depth of flavor. Portion size of the beef was small as well. The biggest disappointment was the lamb shank. It was very tender, but very intense lamb flavor that that needed some sort of acidic sauce to lighten it up, tomato, lemon, etc. Would not get it again. To summarize, food is acceptable, nothing special for the price. read more

Now my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. This chef really knows what he is doing. I travel for business two weeks every month. I wish this restaurant was in every city! Elegant, creative, simple fantastic flavors and menu. And healthy, organic, locally sourced - very important to me.. I have visited several times now and it is for me Charlotte's best restaurant. Great service, lovely atmosphere, great specials. Obviously, I am a fan. If you are in the area, don't miss it.. read more

It was a crowded Saturday night and the dining room, bar and porch all had a very warm, homey feel. The hostess and bartenders were friendly and gracious. Our waitress, Katie was awesome. Very sweet and attentive. So far so good. Unfortunately the meal was only so-so and WAY! not worth the price. The pork dumplings tasted off, bitter and just not tasty at all. I love dumplings. But not these. The spring rolls were good and the wasabi and sweet sauce were nice compliments. My date and I split the flounder special. It was two thin filets with garnish. The fish was dried out, overcooked and the pan seared buttery taste was vague at best. At $20 a la cart, very disappointing. And with two sides that they call "extras", probably to remind people you have to pay extra for them, the meal totaled $32 (minus the appetizers and wine) and while the sides, sorry, extras, were ok, the overall quality and value of this meal was poor. The people of Fork! were Great! and they were the only reason I didn't give it 1 star. Very disappointing as we were really! looking forward to trying Fork! To paraphrase and honor the late baseball legend and war hero Yogi Berra, "When you get to the Fork! in the road, DONT take it." read more

Our party of four had a great dinner at Fork, my new favorite place in the Cornelius/Davidson area. This is a delicious, creative local farm to table restaurant with moderate prices. Brandy, our server, made several good recommendations from the Cuvee wine and special house drinks to small plates and side items. She had a good sense of humor and was fun and attentive without being intrusive. Although the menu changes, we enjoyed the brisket with mole and tamale, the roasted broccoli and beets, the risotto with roasted veggies, and the Thai - inspired chicken. The goat cheese mac and cheese was to die for. There are lots of great choices on the menu. We'll be back to try more plus dessert and to see Brandy again. You'll like the big front porch and the intimate atmosphere,too. read more