Wow! What a gem. We happened to come upon this beautiful place in our search for a decent meal at a late hour. (10 pm) They were welcoming and delightful! We had small plates- to try a variety of things- and we were NOT disappointed! The food was so fresh it truly as if it was all made to order. The pasta was fresh. The tomatoes were just picked. The iced tea was even the best we'd had all week! Our waitress (we forgot her name- sorry ) was the nicest, sweetest southern belle and helped my husband with his strict dietary needs even at a late hour. We were just hoping to get a clean place to eat and we got so much more. If we ever come back through we will absolutely stop at Fork!! Thank you!!! read more

Amazing spot - atmosphere is inviting and homey, modern and chic. Service is so welcoming and hospitable and quick! Food was so delicious - cooked to perfection. This is a gem. Everything is sourced by local farms daily so the food is fresh with new menu items everyday. Real food and fresh! read more

Barrel and Fork - Gingered broccoli, bok choy and squash ! With grilled almond pesto salmon! Delicious !!! - Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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My husband and I went here for dinner last night! Very nice atmosphere! It was quaint! We tarted with an appetizer, smoked porked stuffed dumplings....wow.... amazing! The flavor of these little things was incredible! I ordered a steak dish and Parmesan fries for my entree and both were excellent! My husband had the braised shirt rib with goat cheese Mac and cheese! The short rib melted in your mouth! Overall it was a really nice dinner and we will definitely return! I would highly recommend! Oh and the service was great too! Our waitress was on point ! read more

Large group after graduation for Sunday Brunch. Tried several of small bites, all good, spring rolls were popular, crispy, perfectly fried with wasabi and plum sauce. Arugula salad with bamboo and other crisp additives was excellent as was kale salad. FORK serves 200 folks for Sunday brunch. Restaurant is housed in Victorian era home with same kitchen size house was built with. Well worth trying... read more

My husband and I had dinner there last night and we were really looking forward to an amazing dinner date after reading the review from the Observer. My husband had made a reservation on open table and when he told the hostess that we had a reservation she looked on her computer screen and said that we did not. Not a good start. We were then seated in the bar area and our waitress was very cold and unskilled. We ordered our bottle of wine and 15 minutes later she was chatting it up with some other customers and another server finally served the wine for her. We didn't get any bread with our mussels until we were finished. The hostess came out after we finished our meal to say that we did have a reservation but she had overlooked it. No kidding. They had a bunch of ladies that they filled up the dining room with so she lied to appease them. Bad call. Food was delicious but when you have poor service in a place of this caliber it ruins the entire dining experience. We will not be back. read more

First of all, WOW, ok here it goes, staff was professional and made us feel important, they are the definition of courteous . Our server named Double D, Dottie Davis, not what your thinking, lol is as beautiful as the presentation of all our delectable choices, which was well coerced , or otherwise strongly suggested for us to try, awesomeness and thankful, because the experience is spot on, kudos to the chef, owner and everyone who helped influence them to give us this wonderful experience, and of course I highly recommend this place.... read more

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I've always wanted to eat here at Fork. We called ahead and made a reservation, got lucky! I always thought that this restaurant was only for brunch and lunch but when I read tiff reviews I was surprised to find out that I was wrong. We liked the homey ambiance and friendly hostess and waiter. Our waiter was very attentive and polite. I selected the Scottish salmon with roasted cauliflower and my wife had the brisket with Mac-n-cheese. We were very happy with both. The salmon was cooked perfectly as well as the brisket, it was real tender. We did not order dessert but the selection looked amazing. I will be coming back! read more

Really solid farm to table options - the specials menu featured a lot of fresh options. Everything was tasty and well portioned. Nothing changed my world, and the truffle mac and cheese was a bit bland. However, the ambiance was lovely, the plates were yummy and the service was very good. read more

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Recently my wife suggested for us to try Fork. She heard from a friend that it was a good restaurant. We went for Sunday Brunch. What a surprise. The food was really good. I had crab cake Eggs Benedict with prosciutto and the fries tossed in cheese were the best ever. I've had fries all over the world and these thus far are the best. I'm going back today to try the burger with fried egg. Can't wait. So glad to have a good farm to table restaurant here in Lake Norman. I'll let you know how the burger was. read more

An excellent example of a farm to table eating experience!!! Fresh daily menus take advantage of locally source fresh products. We enjoyed short ribs, scallops, barley and squash sauté, and a roasted corn and eggplant sauté. It was fabulous!!their wine list is very complete with many offerings to satisfy any palate. All of this housed in a quaint home. read more

Make sure if you're going for brunch here to get a reservation. We did not and had quite a wait which was by no means the restaurant's fault. It was just super busy! I had the eggs benedict with crab and prosciutto and it was amazing. This wasn't even the wonderful mimosas talking. read more

We used to visit this location frequently when it was a tea house and are glad to have another great restaurant in one of our old haunts. We were skeptical to try "Fork" due to trying several failed attempts by other restaurants at the same location. However an acquaintance of ours, who had worked with the chef previously, raved about the chef's food and recommended we try it. We were unable to book a table Friday or Saturday (hope that is a good sign) so we visited on a Sunday afternoon. They were only offering brunch but there was still a good selection and the food was delicious! The decor was nice and more of a modern feel (compared to the old tea house). We can't wait to try the lunch and dinner menus. We will definitely be back! P.S. The only downside to our experience was that we were in the small front room with only one other table of what appeared to be what we like to call "Lake Chicks". They were so loud that we had to pause to talk between their cackling and loud talking/laughing. Not really the restaurant's fault, but it would be nice to find a way to help with the acoustics in the room to help quiet it down a bit. read more

Great service. Our waiter knew so much about the menu & where all item were from (local). I didn't have reservation so I sat at a high table in the bar area. So keep that in mind. I had the French toast & it was delish. I also had grits also purchased local (I think Matthews) with egg & sausage all local. My new favorite brunch spot. read more

Barrel and Fork - French toast......so relish! Grits, eggs & sausage - Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Have dined here multiple times and the food is always good. They focus on local, fresh food which is great. Although the portions are unbelievably tiny. We got the cheese board, which was a selection of about 4 cheese, with a mere 3-4 tiny slices each and the price was outrageous. Service is fair. The outdoor seating is nice. Main complaint though is the restaurant is very dirty and this is reflected in their terrible health score (low 90's and it keeps going down!). read more

Fork was absolutely amazing! The honey was delicious. The food was so great but the best part was our waitress who hails from Connecticut! She made the visit there warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

Oh it was very good. Loved everything I tried. Now I was a bit put off by the Maitre d . He kept staring at us the entire meal. There has to be a better option than just having him standing there all night long. Most restaurants put up a sign that says wait to be seated and you wait until someone arrives. I just though it odd having him watch me through the entire meal. It started to be a game to see if I could catch him, and I did every time. My other suggestion would be to maybe change the light bulb in the room with the bottle light. Its was just way to bright for the type of food being served. you want a warm experience when you are spending all that money. Now the food. Very good, I had the scallops. Wished I was given a few small sauce bowels but I enjoyed the one I tried very much. The mac and cheese was great and we had the beets salad . We also had the collard greens which were very good. My daughter had the chicken and loved it. We also had the salmon and my other daughter said it was very good. So over all it was a hit. I would just put a little more effort into atmosphere and you have it made.I understand they are looking for a mod experience but the flood light during dinner could be lowered, maybe even a dimmer for dinner. But food wise I thought it was great. I also enjoyed the wine from Abruzzo. read more

Our experience at Fork was pretty good, but for the prices I expected more. The short ribs were great, though my husband and I requested to share and I expected them to split the meal in the kitchen, rather than ask if I wanted an extra plate when they brought the food and i mentioned that we wanted to share. The lobster risotto was room temperature, and our wine glasses weren't offered a refill (we didn't ask once the server came back because at that point the meals were done). I get the feeling it's an inexperienced wait staff, and hopefully they work out some of the kinks. I'm not sure we'll be racing back, nor will we recommend it to others at this point. May be better for bar bites and a drink. Again, it was good, not great. read more

Great food!! We had the crispy duck wings as an appetizer. They were delicious & crispy. I'm very picky when it comes to duck. They did a very nice job. Fat was rendered out & skin was crispy. We also had the lamb shank & Wahoo. Lamb had lots of flavor & falling off the bone. The Wahoo was perfectly cooked; the red & green sorrel sauce was fantastic. The parmesan fries were to die for!! We were also very happy with the bacon braised greens & cheesy grits. Everything we ate was phenomenal! Drinks were good. Atmosphere was pleasant. Our wait person, Brandon, was very attentive, nice, & helpful. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Went to dinner with Robert and Kelly. Yum. We had bites and meals to share. Best brown butter pan seared scallops. Lobster Mac and cheese to die for. Tomato soup with falafel what can I say. Curled up on a cold day would have made it perfect. Also had lamb and beef and I had the best Bloody Mary in my life. What a memory. If I had a diary I would write in it!!! This is a wonderful place. read more

Hmmmm. The service was really attentive and nice, but the food was overall unremarkable. We were in for Sunday brunch and ordered the Herb & Cheddar biscuit app which was $3 for ONE normal sized biscuit, no bueno. It came with butter, apple butter, and honey which is really weird with a herb and cheddar biscuit. You need a savory whipped butter or cream cheese with that. My sister ordered the Chicken and Waffle sandwich and the waffle just didn't taste like much of anything. Some vanilla and nutmeg would've went a long way toward making it more delicious. I had the gravy and biscuits which weren't bad seasoning wise but needed a little less oil as it was separating in the plate. A surprisingly good thing was the grits. Overall, they have potential but need to polish their food a bit to bring it up to the level of what I would expect of a farm-to-table restaurant in this area. read more

Love love love Fork! Everything that I have tried here is delicious. The service is always super accommodating and the drinks have a ton of flavor. The only reason that it's not a 5 star is because it's very over priced. The food is great, but for what it is, it should be a little cheaper. read more

Went for date night. We had reservations and opted to sit outside on the front porch. I'm a particular fan of restaurants that are in what used to be a regular home. I think the concept is so fun. They have an a la carte menu which gives a lot of options. We started with the chicken egg rolls as our appetizer. Let me just say, they were DELISH! My man got the chicken and I ordered the Cobia dish. Megan was our server and she was great. Never made us feel rushed and was helpful with the menu. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is for the setting and the price, the food was not as to-die-for as I would have maybe hoped. Nonetheless, still yummy and the restaurant is adorable. We will definitely go again :-) read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant online searching for Farm to Table places to eat around Charlotte and this amazing place in Cornelius showed up in the search so we went after dropping the kids off at the grandparents. Man were we glad we found this place. We had to make a reservation as it was recommended and we were glad we did otherwise we would have had to wait at 6:30pm on a Friday. All the food was great but what I will not forget the scallops! I've never had scallops that were so great!! I recommended the place to my parents and they also loved it. We will be eating at Fork! again! The service was also great and the little house turned into restaurant was great. Love old houses re purposed for restaurants. The only thing I was not a fan of was our table location.... it was a tiny table for 2 in the middle of the room with tables all around us.... It felt like an island and it felt like everyone would be able to hear us and see us but in the end I got over it and the food was definitely worth it. read more

This is your classic "date night / special event" place. A "high end" experience for food, wine options, and service (and prices). In a converted house, the tables are spread out in the various first level rooms. This helps keep the noise level down and helps create a sense of intimacy . Parking is around back of the house. read more

My husband and I were very pleasantly surprised with our meal at Fork! They had some great craft beers on tap, including Green Man's ESB, which is one of our favorites. We like the a la carte style of the menu, where you can essentially make a meal that is tailored to your liking. The food was fresh, the sauces were flavorful and unique. The truffle mac & cheese was creamy and decadent. The interior is charming, warm and inviting. We would definitely go back. The one suggestion I would offer is that they get a new logo and a new sign for out front. The logo they have chosen looks like it is something out of a 1990's sitcom, not a refined, farm-to-fork restaurant. It looks like sloppy graffiti done by a child and it's not attractive at all from the road. It was enough to really turn us off from trying the place for a while. read more

Two things that definitely tickle my fancy when it comes to a cute romantic dinner is a restaurant in a converted house and a place that supports local farmers and fresh ingredients. My experience at Fork! was okay but my first impression is not the best. The service, ambience, and parking were fine. It was the food that I did not enjoy. I found many of their dishes to be too salty. Let me elaborate and disclose first that I am more sensitive to the amount of salt in foods than most people. In addition, I did order scallops and obviously those tend to be salty. However, if I run across one dish that tends to be overly salty, especially a seafood dish, that is okay, but every dish we ordered that night was too salty for me. My aversion to salt is usually not severe enough for me to disclose to staff and chef that I do not want salt. I usually have no complaints at the level of salt at most restaurants. I had the scallops, hickory smoked pork dumplings, and lima bean mushroom side dish (that came off another menu) and all three were not pleasant. I will provide another point of view. My boyfriend did not mind the salt content of the dumplings and thought they were wonderful but he did agree that the scallops and lima bean mushroom side were too salty. In addition, his fish dish was not very salty and therefore I intruded on his meal and took most of it. It may have been a one-time occurrence or maybe that is how they like to season. read more

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After dining at Fork numerous times, it is time to share my experience and perspective about it. I've been there for dinner six to seven times and each time it has been terrific. The service is always top-notch, last night we had Megan as our server and she was very attentive and helpful. The food is always delicious. The portions are perfect. As a person that places a high degree of importance on nourishing my body with healthy food I am so grateful that Fork is here. Going out to conventional restaurants can be challenging for folks that are looking to avoid gluten and industrial animal consumption. This makes Fork such a treat. A highlight of each visit is when Melanie (a co-owner) stops by the table to ensure that the meal and dining experience is to your satisfactory. She is truly an amazing young lady and her passion for the establishment is both refreshing and contagious. I recommend Fork to anyone that enjoys delicious nutritious food. read more

We went with kids on a Tuesday night (their not too busy night) and they seated us in a dining room by ourselves so we did not feel stressed about the kids running around. The food was delicious and the wait staffs are super friendly and cheerful. It was a lovely experience. read more

So evidently this place is 'cursed.' Hopefully the restaurant gods will smile on Fork. The building has been through several hands in the last few years. The ambiance is quite lovely and it was a 60 degree day (in Feb - I love NC weather!) - had it been a few degrees warmer it would have been nice to sit on the veranda. Today we went in for brunch. The food looked very yummy, but was maybe just slightly above average. I had the french toast. The baked apples on top were by far the best part of the dish. The brioche was very mealy. It was strange, tasted almost cornbread-ish. The bacon was on point, but only two slices for $3 bucks. The hashbrowns were good, but nothing special. I was with a party of 6 and I didn't hear anyone raving about their food. No one was complaining either so in my book that puts this place solidly in the 3 star category. I've had a handful of brunch places with better food, but by far I've had way more places that are worse. Interestingly enough I found the prices to be OK to slightly high - but my bill was really really low. I don't know why. read more

2 words--consistently excellent. Have been here over ten times. Excellent fish. Fresh, flavorful sides. Good wine and beer selection. Solid service. I highly recommend Fork! read more

We had heard good things about fork, so we decided to make the drive (~35 minutes) to try it out for dinner one Saturday night. Overall, the food was good, but the service was horrible. We arrived for our reservation and were quickly seated, but then sat for about 10 minute before anyone came over. We ordered 2 glasses of prosecco and an appetizer. Again, waited a long time for both, and the appetizer actually got to us before the prosecco did--waited another 5-8 minutes before these drinks arrived. We then ordered a bottle of wine and our main dishes. Another long wait--and again, the entrees arrived before they ever brought over the wine! At this point it was a waste to get an entire bottle of wine, so we cancelled it. Would have gotten dessert, but just couldn't sit around and wait any longer. Overall, it was disappointing. The waitress did apologize saying they had a new bartender. But they should have made appropriate adjustments. The manager never stopped over despite the lackluster service. And the restaurant wasn't even packed, there were plenty of open tables. Sad to say that we won't be back. read more

I went to Fork during brunch and the staff was great and friendly. The honey is home made from framers market. The food was great and tasty. This has became one of my favorite places to eat brunch. read more

Awesome little place with plenty of character, good service, and great food. This is right up there with Kindred. I love that they have a small rotating menu with plenty of specials. The brazed rib was as good as it gets, and the sides were terrific too. I loved the vegatables in risotto. Delicious! read more

So glad we found this place. Traveling home from CLT and who knew this little gem was tucked away near Davidson? We had a dinner of small plates: warm veggie salad, beets/greens, lobster mac, asparagus and mussels. Delish. Plenty for 2 and under $35 (no wine as we were driving, but still a nice value for real food). It's not easy to find fresh food these days. I hope this place does well. PS- slow-ish service so don't hurry. Also, seemed like it could make a fairly romantic evening, unless, of course, you're on a road trip..... read more

A great find on our road trip from Florida to Pittsburgh. We figured Cornelius NC was a good stopping point. Having our handy iPhone we checked Yelp and found this gem. A restaurant that uses mostly local. From start to finish a satisfying experience. Server sweet and knowledgeable. Started with kale salad with blue cheese and pecans and pork dumplings (my husband and I). Both excellent. Entrees of the NC coast flounder and the scallops. We both opted for the black pepper and sage beurre blanc. Wow! And risotto with carrots and dandelions. Wow again!!!!! A good and affordable wine list. Dessert was a shared salted caramel ice cream sandwich with popcorn. Wish we lived closer. Don't miss it! PS: they even have spare reading glasses....for my husband. read more

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Fork! was the perfecting setting for our monthly Girls Night gathering. The house in Cornelius was quaint and I loved the decor. They use the online reservation system Resy, which was easy to use. Our party had 9 people and they sat us in the back of the restaurant in a private room which was fantastic. Service was excellent and prompt, even with a large group. For me, the best part of Fork! was the bartender and the Tequila Honeysuckle cocktail I had before dinner. I don't know if tequila will ever be the same for me! All of the syrups and mixes are hand crafted and the quality was impeccable. I had a sip of a featured summer spritzer and a basil-tini and they were both perfect as well. Fork! could change their name to Glass! My meal was good, but lacked "something". The portions are small which is not a bad thing, but if you have an S.O. that likes to "go big or go home" this won't be their favorite spot. All of the food was incredibly fresh, but for me a little over-seasoned. My carrots and mushroom side were too salty and heavily oiled for my personal preference. The pan seared flounder was very tasty, but the butternut "sauce" I paired it with was much different from what I anticipated. The fish had cubed pickled butternut squash pieces finely diced on top of it. I appreciate the unique approach and creativity, but it just wasn't my favorite. For dessert I tried the Pumpkin Pie Cake. (I'm a pumpkin enthusiast and couldn't resist.) The filling on top of the yellow cake "crust" was delicious, but it left me craving more of the traditional pumpkin pie. Again, A+ for creativity, but not something I'd probably go for again. I need more help ordering next time! In short, great service, GREAT drinks, interesting menu. I would try again without a doubt with another Girls Night Out. read more

Unique, delicious and beautifully plated dishes. Shared the dry aged strip steak and two sides and a salad with a colleague. It was the perfect amount of food. Everything was bursting with flavor. Enjoyed the beautiful evening by dining on the front porch. Server was helpful and friendly. read more

I really want to love this restaurant but the service just isn't good. The food is delicious if it could come out with consistent temperatures. We went on a Saturday night and sat outside. Unfortunately they don't have a sever dedicated to outside so they make the poor bartender cover it. She is very nice and tried her best but she was just too busy. It took over an hour to get our food and when we did my husband's duck was cold! We sent it back and it came back out cold again. (We gave up at that point). They ask a premium for good quality food which I can understand, but not when it's served cold. We've been there a few times and each time we have problems with the service. read more

This is one of our go to places. Never a bad meal here. So quaint and cozy. Definitely a date night location. And the food is wonderful. Can not beat the service either. read more

My boyfriend and I came to Fork! for our first Sunday brunch after moving to Cornelius, and it was well worth it! He got the eggs Benedict and I had the baked french toast with strawberries and blueberries, and they were phenomenal. Lots (if not all) of menu items were locally grown. We made a reservation to be sure we got a table on the porch, but if you get there right after they open for Sunday brunch, there's not much of a crowd. read more

Barrel and Fork - Bars Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina