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

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The food you get is very good; the question is just how much you are going to get. A group of four of us went to try it out. Between the four of us we ordered three beers, one appetizer, three entrees, four sides and one dessert. Total bill was around $150. The food was very good, but the portions were inconsistent. The crab cake appetizer was one small crab cake. Two of the side dishes (which were supposed to be family style) were very small portions while the fries were huge. Two people ordered the same entree but they were different sizes and came out on different plates. For a meal in this price range, I would expect more consistency from the kitchen. All in all, it was good but at this price I doubt I'll be back. read more

Been here a few times. Servers have always been very good! Food is true to advertising. However, I must say the manager ( female, dark hair) is borderline rude. I expected a bit more from such a highly rated place! The other thing I disliked was how I could see right into the kitchen the last two times we dined there... Not only did I find that kind of gross but the noise level and footraffic in that area definitely lacked the atmosphere that I had dining in the front of the restaurant. Overall, I enjoyed the food but I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Very "southern" nice atmosphere, great food and professional staff. Great place to take the family for brunch.

Attempted to eat here for Sunday brunch. Hostess was very disinterested in seating us and then we had to follow up with her to get a menu. She seemed highly angsty and aggravated to be working. Waited for 15 minutes at the table and left because we had not been served water or greeted by a server. I've heard the food is good but really not worth it when you feel like a burden for wanting to eat at their restaurant. read more

The food is interesting and usually pretty amazing! Service is good to exceptional. Nice place to catch up with an old friend or go on a date-night. Bartender crafts good quality cocktails. Can't recommend this place enough if you are into food. read more

Very fun place to have a meal. I went for their Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint in any aspect. A best atmosphere where you feel like you are eating in a house with clean and unique decor. Best of all and most important, the taste of the food absolutely crushes it. Their biscuits were some of the best I have ever tasted. My meal was a blue crab and mustard hollandaise with a poached egg over a toasted English muffin. Felt like I was eating food straight from a fine dining magazine, and the prices were very affordable (about $10-13 for most meals on the brunch menu). I will definitely be back for more in the near future. One last thing, another nice bonus is that they use a lot of locally sourced ingredients which really gives you a genuine taste of the charlotte area. read more

If you haven't been here, just take some time and make it. Headed there for Sunday brunch and was very happy. We had one under seasoned lobster Mac and cheese & it was promptly replaced with the correct balance of spices. Super yummy!!! Fried egg Benedict was great & French toast were perfect. Shout out to the bartender, she put her love into that pisco punch! Will return to try other items! read more

This is my all time favorite restaurant in the LKN area. If you haven't tried this "fork to table" concept restaurant you should. It's also set in a charming little house. Servers are well informed and food is always fantastic. Especially love the duck fat fries! read more

We came for brunch because our neighbors raved about their meal. Unfortunately the food was average and the service was poor. I have worked in restaurants and there was no excuse. We waited 30 minutes for a table. When we arrived, there were 4 open tables. (They do not take reservations unless your party is more than 8 people.). While we waited, tables opened up and would stay open at least 7-10 minutes. I asked where we were in the queue after waiting more than the forecasted 20 minutes, and the hostess said we were next. There were 4 open tables at that moment for parties 4 or fewer. It took another 10 minutes to be seated. Admittedly, the hostess' attitude and performance set the tone for the meal - an unfortunate but realistic consequence for the kitchen and wait staff. Our food ranged from good (chicken waffle sandwich) to mediocre ( biscuits and gravy that was lukewarm) to below average (shrimp and fork linguine). The shrimp and fork linguine included over cooked Bokchoy that had a furry texture. No worries, the portion was so small it probably was not enough to make one sick. We will not get back the 1 hr 45 minutes devoted to this experience nor will we return. I have never posted a bad review, but this experience should not be overlooked. read more

Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing drinks THANKS Brandy!!!! That dumplings are to die! Now that I think about it Ive never had a single bad dish from this place. Keep up the good work!!! Fork! Over Kindreds any and everyday read more

My husband and I dined here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was a great choice. Service and the food we ordered were on point. One of these best food experiences in the LKN area we had. Our server was knowledgeable and when he was not 100% sure, he would go and find out. Atmosphere was nice, very homey. Miscellaneous decor. Wasn't really sure on the theme of it but it works I suppose. The inside temperature of the place wasn't too cold or too hot which is a big deal for me. If I'm not comfortable then most likely I will not enjoy eating my meal. Each dish was flavorful and surprisingly filling for the "small" (but totally my size) portion they serve. They source most of their foods locally and make all their foods in-house. You can understand how seriously and committed they are to serve by over presentation and taste. I went with their seasonal menu and ordered their Foy Mushroom salad as an appetizer that I shared with my husband and pan-seared Hawaiian Opah with their chile basil sauce. SO Yum. read more

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We really enjoyed Fork! Sitting out on the front porch enjoying a meal made of fresh, local ingredients. The farm to table movement has become quite cliche. However, this restaurant fulfills the promise of the premise. A salad of fresh greens and cucumber and cherry tomatoes was simple but pleasing. I liked the cherry tomatoes because they were a variety of colors and ripeness and this gave more distinction to the flavor. My wife had a cauliflower Swiss chard soup the was nothing short of phenomenal. For the entree, there were a variety of specials for the night. The fish was tilefish from North Carolina, not to be confused with the pervasive tilapia, this is a grouper like fish. My wife ordered it and there was a choice of four sauces, and she got a sample of all four. None were too rich or buttery which is often found with sauces for fish in nice restaurants. These sauces were flavorful and not fatty. I liked a jasmine chili sauce. There was even one with tiny butter beans. Needless to say, the fish was great. I had a steak dish and it seems that you can taste the difference in the flavor of the locally raised antibiotic free beef. The lobster Mac and cheese was better than the run of the mill version of this dish often found and was laden with lobster. The read more

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ALWAYS A HIT. We live locally and frequent FORK. Tim's food is always a hit. The service is attentive. Gluten Free options. Lamb shank is my go-to dish. They always have excellent wines at fair prices. Welcoming, tasty dining experience. read more

I'd love to give Fork a higher rating & I would have.....up until we received our check. Dined with friends on a Sunday night so we assumed we could go without a reservation. After an initial snafu with the host, we were seated in the bar area. Our server was very attentive and friendly and explained the menu in detail to make sure we understood. I loved the idea that Fork uses locally sourced food as much as possible. Had read reviews before visiting so I thought I knew what to expect & then later my husband told me our total bill was $125 (before the tip) for two! What??!! We each had 2 glasses of wine, an appetizer, main dishes, and a side. That being said, the food was delicious, and very fresh. Aside from the small portion of the appetizer, the main dish was a generous helping as was the side. My problem wasn't with the food quality but the rest of the experience itself. For the price of a meal for two people, Fork could up the ante of the rest of the dining experience. For starters, their logo is basically airbrushed graffiti that is hard to read on the sign, especially in the dark. The establishment is housed in a charming old victorian home with small rooms and nothing too fancy on the decor. While the service was good, it was nothing over the top or anyone giving you the feeling that they were bending over backwards to wait on you. As for the host, he almost seemed bothered that more people were showing up. Basically if we're going to spend $125 on a meal in Cornelius, NC it should be a night to remember, it should knock our socks off, etc. My prediction is that Fork will go the same way as the other unsuccessful business in this same location, people will try it once & not return because of the outrageous cost of a meal. read more

First, I want to say the service was great--we walked in on a Friday night, got a table immediately at the bar, and the food & drink flowed nicely. However, I was underwhelmed with the food. We went vegetarian and the salad was tiny; the "caramelized" cauliflower needed a little onion to help the process, and the potato, squash and kale hash suffered from a dearth of kale and too much oil/butter. The dessert, apple tart was not a tart, but a cake and dry. We did not overeat but perhaps we overpaid? For a lovely restaurant with great ambiance and menu, I expected a little more on delivery. read more

We had a great dining experience at Fork! The vegetable sides were delicious. I like the ordering system, but it can get a bit pricey if you want to try multiple items and order a protein. The goat cheese mac n cheese was creamy, but needed a little salt. The halibut was cooked perfectly. The specialty cocktails were delicious--I always love a spicy margarita. It's cool how creative they get with the daily specials.. and honestly all of them were absolutely amazing. read more

Just had a great experience here! Excellent food, Very fresh and delicious. Amelia took such great care of us and we can't wait to come back! read more

I really want to give a five star rating because we livr close by and the food tastes delicious and they attempt to source well. I wouldn't say it's totally clean food but well on its way which is a nice option when I don't feel like cooking! It's conveniently situated on the edge of Cornelius and historic home main Street. Plenty of parking in the back and wheelchair accessible ramp. Everything we've ever orderrd here we all enjoyed - we are picky and it is delicious. Unfortunately, the staff doesn't seem to know The details of what they are selling you, the customer. Some of them are not aware of the terminology GMO and cannot tell you basics of where the food is sourced. Some are friendly about finding out and some get a little defensive. And one time we waited WAY longer than we were told for a table, with no apology from hostess or attempt to help, and hungry kids standing by. So the customer service is OK/fair but could stand a little improvement. Aside from that I would definitely come back and I would recommend this to others to give it a shot because they have good chefs the place is charming and the food is on point, especially for the area. read more

Yeah so the food is good. But my husband and I spent $80 total on food and we were still hungry when we left. Incredibly small portions and heavily priced. We went once and we will never be back. read more

We had a great meal at Fork. Used the app to make reservations and communicate we were going to be late due to traffic. Food was fabulous! Only issue was the room we were in. There was a very loud group that over powered the room. Our waiter had to pretty much yell. Will definitely go again! read more

Delicious! For a perfect night out, you have to check out Barrel and Fork. Great menu, great atmosphere, and great staff! The Mahi-Mahi was prepared perfectly, the Wagu Meatloaf was full of flavor, and the Skillet Mac and Cheese would make your GrandMama proud. Bourbon, wine, and beer list was on-point. We will definitely be back. Thank you Eric and Liz for making us feel like family! read more

They went from awesome to just ugh. We loved going to Fork! every week with gorgeous, delicious salmon and shoestring fries to die for. The new menu isn't even adequate. It's limited and sad. read more

I like the atmosphere but that's about where it ends. I've been for dinner 3 times now and I've have had the same reaction every time. Food is very average and portions are very small. I left hungry both times and that's after ordering multiple appetizers and an entree. And that might be ok if I was blown away by the food but I just wasn't. read more

Amazing food! Fresh, clean, and creative. One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at, and I have been there over 15 time lol. Never a disappointment read more

Great meal. Food was excellent and the service was fabulous. Portion size was very good. Looking forward to next time.

Had the scallops in brown buyer sauce and goat cheese mac & cheese - delicious! But the wait was long - apparently you shouldn't order mac & cheese unless you have a good hour to just hang out - we arrived at the restaurant at 6:30 & felt rushed to eat our dinner by the time it arrived at 7:30 so we could make an 8:00 play. We'll go again for a special occasion when we don't have any other plans for the night. read more

This place is amazing everything that we ate was totally fabulous. From the bites to dessert we were saying "yum"throughout the meal. The menu continues to change daily. We ate off of the farm to table menu. Everything was on point. Do not miss out on the garlic parmesan French fries. read more

The fella and I ventured north for a Cornelius day that ended at Fork!. I was so incredibly impressed that I'll start with the only negative thing so that I can end on many, many positive notes. I ordered the pork chop, which was one of the daily specials, and our waitress didn't ask how I wanted it cooked. It came out medium to medium well, so it was chewier than I like; I usually order medium rare. But that was the only negative, so on with the review! The place itself is so cute and quaint. If it had been just a little cooler outside, I would've picked outdoor seating, but we sat inside on the main floor. We were there at 6:30 on a Saturday, and there was only one other group in our room. Even when another couple got seated as we were wrapping up, it still didn't feel too stuffy/tight as other reviewers have suggested because the place is pretty lively, but not so lively that you can't hear the people you're with. Our waitress, Mary, was amazing. The fella and I are great at narrowing down and horrible at choosing, so we let her do all the choosing, and she was spot on. Smoked pork dumpling or spicy chicken spring roll to start? "Tough decision, but I'd go with the spicy chicken spring roll." Naked chicken breast or pork chop? "You can get the chicken anytime, but the pork chop is only on the menu today." Flounder or salmon? "Flounder's the daily special!" The fella took her suggestion on his side - the goat cheese mac and cheese - and I tried to be healthy and go with the cauliflower (if I knew more fancy food words, I'd explain how delicious this was). I wound up eating most of both. Nom nom nom. Fork! is definitely worth a trip to Cornelius! read more

I thought the food was good and reasonably priced for it to be farm to table and a la carte. I really love how the majority of the farms the food comes from are very local (within 30 miles), except the pickled ramps which come from Asheville. I also love how they list the farms on the menu. I had the salmon off of their daily menu and it was cooked perfectly and paired with the burre blanc sauce which was great. The lobster mac and cheese could have used larger pieces of lobster but it was delicious and the portion size was right for the price. I also had the strawberry and feta salad off of their special menu. It had a little too much garlic but otherwise I thought it was food. I really liked how the restaurant was small and quaint but I don't think that it's conducive for large parties. We had 8 in our party and our table in the back was a bit tight and cramped. I also appreciated that the restaurant didn't automatically add on the 18% gratuity for large parties. I hate that but I know why it's often done with large parties. I do believe that it's a great date spot. read more

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This place rule!!! Super great food for a fair price. Amazing atmosphere and friendly service.

Fresh food, great flavor, excellent service! Would definitely go back again! Loved the lobster mac and cheese.

We had dinner there last night for the first time and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Brittany was an exceptional server and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. We had the pork dumplings as an appetizer- they were beautifully presented and delicious. Drinks were good as well (dirty martini and gin). For our entrees, we enjoyed the lamb shank (huge!) and the pork chop. Their spinach, strawberry and goat cheese was SO good. We'll be back- for another dinner and definitely the Sunday brunch! read more

Finally tried Fork! 1/2/14 looking for a creative, fresh, foodie experience nearer to us than Charlotte or South Park. Our first move was NOT to sit at the tiny two-top offered in what appeared to be a pretty bright room. The bar seating area was nicely/warmly lit and we cozied up with a local craft beer and Napa cabernet. Melinda was friendly and knowledgeable. The menu operates mostly a la carte, much like another favorite of ours, Roosters, with standard and daily offerings. We shared and loved: fried oysters, a cheese/beet salad, parmesan fries, lamb shank, sea trout and two sides made with collards and kale. Bread pudding with NO RAISINS (yes!) and pecan cheesecake were great. Got what we paid for--GREAT FOOD, drink, service. read more

I love their farm to table rustic vibe and I love that each day we have fresh selections to choose from. Everything I've tried has been delicious. My favs are the lobster mac, naked chicken and pork chops. read more

Lovely homey atmosphere. Went for Sunday brunch. Good food and the new owner was lovely.

The ambience at Fork is nice however, when I asked what the vegetarian options are, I was told by the server my only option is to order ala carte sides. I ordered a salad, portobellos and risotto. The salad (beets and arugula) was delivered first. It was good. The portobellos and risotto were my main. The portobellos were served on a little 2x2" square plate, which made it fairly difficult to eat, and the risotto in a separate side bowl. The risotto was very good but it was a pieced together, incomplete meal and I felt like the restaurant did nothing to accommodate to my fairly mainstreamed diet. I was very excited to dine at Fork but left incredibly annoyed. Most restaurants offer at least 1 vegetarian entree and I would have expected that at Fork, or simply a more accommodating approach, especially at their price point. read more

Its a shame to only rate Fork with two starts because I was really looking forward to having a local area 'farm to table' restaurant that's small with an interesting menu that appears to be Charleston-like. Not what I experienced at all. Last night was a gorgeous evening so after calling for a reservation and being told that only outside seating was left, this party of four was quite delighted to check out the new restaurant and sit outside for what we thought would be a great experience. Like many others who have offered feedback, I too had visited the previous establishments at this address and had been disappointed so I was quite excited about the buzz Fork's created. My first disappointment was having been seated at the 4 round just outside the front door. Unavoidable so I'm setting aside that fact in my review. We couldn't decide on a bottle of wine so ordered a couple of drinks which came pretty quickly. We had been given a 'briefing' on the menu choices and after looking them over we decided on a bottle of white and a glass of Malbec. Well, about 10 minutes later, we got a GLASS of white and a glass of Malbec. The server that brought the wine was confused b/c we had not order a glass of white - we'd ordered a bottle. After taking it away, she brought it back and said we could have it, and that she'd entered the order for the bottle. The bottle did come a few minutes later and was a very nice white wine but served at room temperature. We ordered a few small bites (appetizers) that were OK. Nothing to brag about but nothing we would consider sending back. That said, when the appetizers came, the server had no idea who had ordered what so there was a shuffling of plates after the server set them down. When our server came back around for our dinner order and it was mine turn, this was the conversation... Me: 'I see there's a chicken dish on the menu' Server: 'Yes there is' Me: 'OK, what sort of chicken' Server: 'It's backed' Me: 'OK. Is it 1/2 chicken, a 1/4 chicken....' Server: 'Its a breast' Me: 'I'll have the flounder' I know this restaurant has only been open a month. And our server is on week 2 (we asked). The chicken is part of the permanent menu - there is NO reason that he should not have rattled off a description of the dish and sell it to me. Very disappointed about that. Our dinner came and again, confusion as to who order what. We had a couple of flounder dishes, the short ribs and that Hadduck. The plates were large and the serving sizes small. The flounder is a very nice white fish with a subtle taste - all I could taste was the mountain of mushrooms. I'd order the Lemongrass, Five Spice & Local Mushroom Ragout and tasted NO lemongrass bc the mushrooms overwhelmed the fish. The ribs were very tasty and tender - excellent flavor profile. And this comes from someone who is a BBQ judge and knows his meats and sauces. I can't tell you how the Hadduck was because no comment was made one way or the other (that I heard, anyway) Luckily, the company was good so we were OK paying the bill but I will not rush back here and not recommend it to my friends. No matter how interesting your food combinations look/taste, if you are going to charge high prices (the prices don't 'look' high but when everything is a la carte, it adds up) you need to 'wow' the diner. That, plus the fact that the servers can't get it right starting with drink orders and not being able to speak to a dish that is a permanent part of the menu, it's a disappointment as far as this diner is concerned. read more

As Lake Norman area residents, we often go into Charlotte for Farm to Table and more inventive restaurant options. That is no longer the case since Fork! joined the LKN dining scene. We have always had consistently good food with nice seasonal variations. The wine list is impressive and the hand-crafted cocktails are always worthwhile. The price point is excellent. We celebrated our wedding anniversary there November 5 and had some of the best service we've had at a restaurant in years courtesy of Dave. A wonderful gem in the Lake Norman area. read more