The wine sommelier greeted us at the door and gave us an incredible experience in terms of personal service. He was ready to decant the wines I brought in and wanted to discuss my selections. 5 stars. The wait staff is the best I've experienced anywhere and always makes this place stand out. Our server admitted that she was new and hadn't tried everything on the menu which is understandable, but she made every effort to make solid recommendations. And she and the other team members were very attentive and timely. 4.5 stars. The ambiance of this restaurant sets it apart from many in the area. It's a perfect combination of casual yet upscale and when people gather here is feels festive and exciting. 5 stars. My problem last night was with the food. It was not up to the standards this place has come to be known for and that was disappointing. Our bread service came out promptly but one on the baguettes was charred black on top. The other for our guests looked fine. The pimento cheese spread was nice, and different. Next were our wedge salads. They were stunning to see and had plenty of flavor. I really thought they were exceptional and my wife agreed. Unfortunately I cannot rate our entrees highly and this is what carried the most weight with us. My wife had the special which was Haddock. It was well presented but the flavor was bland and it had no sauce elevate the flavors. My wife as not a finicky eater and was expecting to love the dish but it fell short on flavor. She asked me to taste it and I had to agree. 2 stars. I had the beef tenderloin and scalloped potatoes. I ordered my tenderloin medium rare. It looked like a 5-7 0z portion. It was served to me medium well. There was barely any pink at all. For those who know tenderloin this practically negates everything that is special about the cut in terms of flavor and texture. The sauces with the protein were excellent. It is a shame that they didn't pay more attention to my steak. They didn't appear overly taxed in the kitchen at the early hour. The potatoes, which came in a separate crock were beautifully presented, but again lacked flavor. They needed seasoning or a sauce to enhance the side dish. 2.5 stars. Dessert was outstanding and I don't think I could find better desserts anywhere. We had the deconstructed apple pie, the Creme brule and the chocolate tart. 5 stars. In summary, we love this place, but were surprisingly disappointed by the main courses on this occasion. Hopefully it's a one off because when the food is excellent from start to finish as it usually is here, Cork and Flame stands out among fine dining establishments. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. The best food I have ever tasted and unparalleled service from the in house Sommelier and our server, Will. Incredibly romantic ambiance for my engagement dinner. Could not recommend more enthusiastically. read more

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We love the upscale atmosphere! The food and service are both amazing. On a recent dinner visit, the server had great wine recommendations based on our meals and we were not disappointed at all. It's definitely worth the money to go! read more

The ambiance is intimate and eclectic. The flow of attentive table service was great considering how busy it was. The layers of flavors in every course was impressive. For Cpurse 1 we started with 2 salads; the Strawberry Rhubarb and the Wedge along with the Lobster Tail that was seasoned perfectly. I paired my course 1 with the Oaxacan Old Fashion because I love the blue agave plant. Course 2 followed with an 8 to 10 Oz cut of Bison with diced sweet potatoes, mercerated cherries and the amazing chimichurri sauce that's deliciously mouth watering. My partner had the prime rib that accompanied a chimichurri sauce as well as fingerling potatoes and some sautéed greens. I paired my Bison with a beautiful red blend from Portugal that goes by the name Silk & Spice, I believe. And for the last and 3rd course we did the deconstructed apple pie and I did an unnecessary dessert wine pairing because of the awesome name; Beaumes to the bone =) Everything about the deconstructed apple pie was palette seducing on every level. Considering the name of the dessert puzzled me into curiosity that I could not resist. Our server Paul or John was animated and displayed a thorough knowledge of the menu. Keep up the amazing work front of the house, back of the house, management and the entire team. You got me with the decorative Cassava Bread rolls I tried to buy waiting for my table lOl come to find out they were just decoration =D Other then that we will be back. read more

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Completely satisfied with this restaurant. You wouldn't expect the skill and "wow" by looking at the outside, as it is in a plaza. I made a reservation at five-- which is when they open. Got there a little early but was seated as soon as the restaurant side opened. One half is a basically a wine shop, you can buy wine or have a wine tasting on this side. So many menu items I wanted to try, so I went with the 4 course tasting menu! Paul, my waiter, explained everything very well as this had been my first time here. He was very patient as I didn't notify my bank I was traveling and they blocked my card and then had me on hold for fifteen minutes haha so that was very pleasing quality from him. They have a small selection of wines by the glass-- but MAJOR options when considering buying a bottle! 4 course tasting is $60, you choose your four for the tasting. Small portions but still fulfilling- I was full when the third and fourth courses came around. So worth the money. I tried the four peppercorn tuna, lobster bisque, salmon with two ways potatoes, and the s'mores experience. My favorite was the tuna, best the lobster bisque. Tuna was seared perfectly, the ponzu sauce that comes with it is amazing. I wasn't a fan of the chips that come with it--but you really don't need chips to eat tuna. Loved the addition of the pickled beets ! Lobster bisque had a brandy finish and was so good and warmed me up, it was a bit cold inside for me. S'mores was a cool experience. A plate with fire, an actual stick to roast the house made marshmallows. In between meals are cute little complimentary bites, which is a nice touch. The first, for me, was a cheese + lavender honey on a spoon then it was a tiny scoop of raspberry sorbet! There is a dress code... I'm not sure if they regulate as the internet (reservation service) makes it seem, but basically dress nice. It's states no ripped jeans, no beach wear, things of that nature... "business casual attire". I highly suggest reservation. My only complaint would be as far as mask, I was quite shocked as people entering the business, good amount of staff, even management level ppl weren't wearing mask. read more

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They are NOT open on Sunday for brunch! Sucks as I sat in the parking lot for 20 mins waiting for them the open. I was really looking g forward to the menu I saw online. read more

Atmosphere was classy but relaxed. Our server (James) was very attentive to my friend's gluten-free needs including checking to verify certain dishes and desserts were gluten-free. The food was AMAZING! I had the Chilean Sea Bass and my friends had the Bone-in New York Strip. I tasted the steak and almost wished I had ordered the steak! We did have the bread service which was to die for! For dessert I had the cheese cake and my friend had the pot de creme. We were both very happy. Between courses, different pallet cleansers were brought out as well. At the end we were given toasted peppermint meringues. I will definitely be back. They even have a chef's table tasting experience. (See photo of the card.) read more

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It was great! The atmosphere, the food, the service! Was an impromptu decision to go. Definitely was not what I expected! I thought I was going for a drink and apps, and didn't know anything about this restaurant. What a nice surprise and an amazing experience! read more

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Food was pricey but amazing! You get what your paying for and it truly is a fantastical experience.

Ethan and Zachary are amazing!! Along with the entire staff of Cork and Flame.. They always go out og their way to impress us. The Wild Boar, pork and Elk appetizer were phenomenal. We look forward to the Deconstructed Apple Pie. read more

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Love this place, ambience and food are just a dream. Everything my family and I have tried has been great! We've come a few times and have not been let down once. This place knows how to treat you. Other than portions, I can't complain at all. If I had one gripe that would be it. They also went a la cart since the first time we've gone which is kind of upsetting because their pairings were spot on. Service is on point and it seems like you're waited on before you even know you want a refill or knew you needed a hot towel or something like that. They're on it! You will not be disappointed when if you choose to go to the restaurant. Make a reservation... read more

This place is amazing! Went here with my family to celebrate my mothers birthday and from beginning to end everything from our service to the ambiance to our food was on point. Making reservations is your best option. We went on a Friday night and it was packed. My table was ready as soon as I gave my name. The hostesses were super sweet. Once my party of 5 was seated out waitress came right away to get our drink orders. She then explained the experience we were about to receive and the specials on the menu. Each course was better than the next! It truly was a eatable fine dining experience! read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. The experience is very interesting. Memories with entire family for Christmas and then my husbands birthday dinner. read more

Ambience. A Service. A Food. A Price. A You would never know this restaurant is in a strip mall. Lots of street parking. Reservations are recommended. Special events are reserved base only. Get on their mailing list. A great high end eatery...ok... fine dining I a modern contemporary setting. Love Augusta has this option. Great service and delicious food. They will make it right. Craft cocktails and unique take on cuisines. Seasonal menus. Today I had the vegetarian pad Thai. Let's just say the chef obliged by making my dish VERY spicy. My only take was I have yet to find a Tempeh that I love. One day. I would request this pad Thai with chicken or shrimp next time. The 2 crab cakes filled with crab meat and served with a salsa was absolute delish! Always love my Vesper martini made by Ryan...so smooth and cold! Today was overall good albeit the tempeh. read more

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The server kept taking our plates before we were finished eating. The scallops were so salty they were almost inedible. We were also charged $25 for the birthday cake to be "cut and presented," but the presentation was the server showing us the cake inside the box then bringing out slices. I don't see myself going back. read more

Wine selection was 4.8 out of 5 stars. This place has a wine selection that rivals the best that major cities like LA, NYC, SF, etc. have to offer. The food quality was definitely amazing as well. I had the burrata, Brussel sprouts, and Bison, which I would give 90th percentile in terms of cuisine. The bartenders this evening were great as well and the wine sommelier was very knowledgeable! I will definitely be back as much as my schedule allows. I'm disappointed that I took so long to find and try this place! read more

Had an incredible experience! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. And don't let the exterior fool you, the wine market restaurant is beautiful inside. Will definitely be back! read more

My date and was blown away. I was impressed by the wine selection and the sommelier she was super nice. We will definitely go back in the future. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. I went for my bday dinner. And got yhe lobster soup and the mussels. I will say the lobster soup and mussels had a similar sweet sauce . The lobster soup was a little heavy and reminded me more of fall than the spring concept. However, I enjoyed the decor. I would go back again but wouldn't order the same thing. They have a chefs 4 course menu for $60 which I would be willing to try next time I go. With my food I had the blood moon cocktail with the double rye 8.5/10. The arousal is strong but it was a little too floral. I then got the Whiskey sour but it wasn't that good. I think they used too many orange bitters. read more

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The BEST date restaurant in the CSRA. Wonderful food, service and wine. The wine pairing suggestions for our meal were perfection. The food was delicious. Don't let the location fool you because the inside is 5 stars. read more

Cork And Flame - Tapas Bars Near Me - Evans, Georgia

Kinda sad that this is considered "fine dining" in Evans/Augusta, GA. I've been here multiple times against my will for business and social dinners, and attended many events catered by them. Every single time the food is so lackluster. They try so hard to be an upscale dining experience like Michelin starred restaurants with towel service and amuse-bouche, but the actual food is just terrible. It's everything from bland, undercooked/overcooked to uninspired. 2 stars for great service and ambiance though. I just wish the food was edible. No offense, but I am skeptical the ones giving 5 stars have ever traveled out of Augusta? read more

Spectacular, I recommend and plan to return back multiple times. We introduced this to my father in-law and he now wants to eat here every time. FOOD: loved, loved, and loved a ton! Very unique and original with types of proteins, our 10yo daughter now loves eating venison! SERVICE: A caliber of its own, definitely feels like a 5 star high end restaurant, keep up the phenomenal work. AMBIANCE: Very clean, intimate, and cozy. read more

Came back for dinner and was a little disappointed with my ribeye. Apparently they had a special appetizer where they cut all the caps (aka the best part of the rib-eyes) off. I was expecting a full ribeye like previous but instead got 4 cuts of the lean meat from ribeye steak. wish I had known or would have ordered something else. it may be a while before I decide if I want to try this place again. read more

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Would NOT recommend. Food is nothing special at all. We had steak, scallops, wedge salad, bottle of wine, etc. and nothing was great, basic and okay. The deal breaker is that there was a large piece of BROKEN GLASS in one of my dishes, pictured below. Long story short-We came in town from Atlanta for a large dinner party of 18 people celebrating a birthday. The ambiance is beautiful with amazing display of wine selections. Service was great with the unique small dishes to taste and clear your pallet before your meal. My issue came when a large piece of broken class was in one of the sample dishes. It was about 2 inches and luckily I didn't swallow it. Then another person in our party found a small piece in her dish ad well. Insane. I notified the server who informed the manager. The manager apologized and assured me that she would check the rest of the dishes. She comped my meal but never came back. It's not always about removing a charge. I expected an additional check in and words from leadership team. I could have taken things further because I could have been hurt. read more

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Hands down one of the best restaurants ever! Executive Chef Justin Hayes has nailed it! From the multiple palette cleansing dishes to the phenomenal desert menu, this place is a must if you are in North Augusta! To start, they bring a cleansing towel out that is compressed until they add hot water to it. The result is photo #1. I ordered the wild boar (photo #2) and my wife ordered the Halibut. The presentation along the way was amazing. We finished with the s'mores desert (photo #3) which you cook table side. And if that wasn't enough, they serve you home made cotton candy (photo #4). And when we finished, we got a photo with Gary Player who happened to be eating there that night (photo #5) read more

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This place is such a treat! We usually save this experience for our anniversary because it is a splurge. However, it is well worth it for the experience and ambiance. The food is excellent and so is the service! read more

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I have always bragged about this place until tonight. Server was nowhere to be found for a better part of our meal. Drinks were left empty for 20-30 minutes. Was disappointed to see that the menu is mostly still the same as the last time I visited 6 months ago. Expect a lot more from this place. Salmon was a very small fillet and overcooked. On the brighter side hostess was amazing. Got us seated earlier than our reservation. Hope this place gets things turned around. read more

We visited Cork and Flame for my birthday. We had a reservation, showed up a little early and were seated right on time. Service was prompt and polite. We ordered a beer and a cocktail. Both were very good but, cocktail was a little pricey for size (as expected, $11). We ordered the rabbit schnitzel as a starter - it was great and just enough of a plate for us to share. The entrees we chose were the elk and bison. We ended up sharing these as well. It was all outstanding and on par with what we were expecting from Cork and Flame. The açaí sorbet between courses and the cotton candy at the end of the meal were also great additions. A little over $100 for the two of us - definitely worth it. Overall great meal and I look forward to coming again and trying new things! read more

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If you're looking for a place to celebrate a nice occasion- look no further! The ambiance of this place sets the mood, and the professional staff ensure that your experience is exceptional. Enjoy a variety of exotic meats, specially curated dishes, and artisan cocktails with good company. I highly recommend the deconstructed apple pie and s'mores for dessert, try at least one! read more

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Meh. Service was mediocre and the prices were inflated. The food was uninspired and I can't think of anything that actually stood out. That's never a great sign. Wouldn't be my top recommendation and probably wouldn't recommend for another personal outing. read more

In fine dining establishments, you always run the risk of graduating beyond an "elevated dining experience" into pretentiousness. Business casual clothing being required to eat in a restaurant serving brunch reads as pretentious to me. Fortunately, it was not enforced on this visit. Fine dining also infers a high level of service. The etiquette piece was covered; however, there was a late greet and appetizer plates were promised, but never delivered. The blue crab Benedict wasn't seasoned well and an item ordered to-go was delivered to the table as if to be eaten there. I say all that to say when you charge fine dining prices and insinuate a certain level of sophistication, sometimes it's the basics that trip you up. read more

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Overly excited to try this place for the first time, what a letdown. Horrible service, horrible.

Great atmosphere, food was well worth the cost. Quality was at least as good as its nearest competitor in town, which I would say is Abel Brown. The server was knowledgeable and polite. I can't wait to return. read more

Food was all very creatively presented and tasty. Service from hostesses, wait staff and chef was top notch. Ambiance was very tasteful and relaxing. The drinks had me wobbly, which for the occasion, was good. read more

I really wanted to love it. The ambience was lovely. We sat in the wine room, at a beautiful wood table. The waitress was lovely. Sadly, the meal turned into a 2 hr event of not what we were expecting. We ordered glasses of wine, which we weren't informed they had run out of, weird since we were sitting in the wine room. After 45 minutes, we inquired about the wine and were informed they didn't have any. Appetizer's came :Elk Carpaccio was delicious, as was the crab cake. The bread service was odd. The palate cleansers were interesting. Over an hour after ordering we were informed they didn't have strip steaks. The Sea bass looked great, but had an odd texture with the sauce. The shrimp on the grits, however the grits were not good. In a positive note, the filet substitute was tender. It was a two hour affair, quite a long time for a week night. It was also very expensive. The menu was limited and very unique. Picky eaters might not find anything they might like. read more

We came back during Masters week and for our anniversary dinner! Not one disappointment! Not one! It doesn't matter what we order, it is divine eats read more

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Its always frustrating when you turn up at a restaurant on a holiday (in this case New Year's Eve) and they've suspended their regular menu to offer a fixed price tasting menu instead - and didn't let you know when you booked. It usually means a big price hike, smaller portions, and lesser quality as it's usually designed to get you in out fast and turn as many covers as possible with the least hassle for the kitchen. it's focused on what's best for the Restaurant, not what's best for the guest. While that's to be expected in less expensive fast turn venues, it's never a good thing in high end restaurants that charge $$$$. I hd been really looking forward to eating here, so decided to go with it. This restaurant has so many good reviews, so perhaps my expectations were just too high, but unfortunately the experience was a big, expensive disappointment. The Foie Gras was tasteless, utterly bland and really needed the jellies and sauces to add some kind of discernible flavor to the dish. The portions were tiny way too small for the price charged (but then pretty much everything on the menu here tonight was!) The Papaya Salad was miniscule and equally tasteless. The sorbet palate cleanser didn't. it was just heavy, claggy and tasted of nothing. Worst of all, my Filet Mignon was so over-salted as to be virtually inedible, and was cooked medium, not the rare I ordered. - I couldn't even eat most of it, despite the fact it felt like I was like throwing away money to leave it. The single charred Brussels sprout and the dauphinoise potatoes were the only great tasting parts of the meal. I saw the chef wandering around the restaurant speaking to all the guests, but for some reason he never chose to talk to me. Maybe it was because I was a sad single diner, or maybe he sensed i wasn't impressed with the food? Who knows. I couldn't face the truffle desert, despite it being included in the price. so I asked them not to bring it and got the (HEFTY) check, which came alongside a twig with some candy floss stuck on it - I couldn't tell you what flavor it was supposed to be - and left. In addition to the $$$$ price tag, there was a compulsory 20% service charge - not sure if that was just part of the fun New Year Experience, or a standard thing. It always concerns me when I restaurant adds a compulsory service charge, it always feels like they are worried their service is not up to scratch... On the plus side, the service (Matt, I believe) was friendly and attentive, the ambience was nice and the visual food presentation was beautiful. Sadly it was horribly let down by a really overpriced, under portioned, bland and tasteless hotel banqueting food experience. To cap it all, I had to stop and get a takeout on the way home... What a disappointment. Won't be going back. read more

Cork and Flame NEVER disappoints when it comes to atmosphere, ambiance, service and food quality or taste! If you only had one chance to get dinner right, this is your spot!! My only complaint about Cork and Flame is the rotating menu. You'll go, have an AMAZING dish then come back again and not be able to have said dish. However, you'll always be recommended something equally as delicious!! read more

I really don't like to say disparaging comments against any business, but i think they should hear the truth about my experience. Things they did right : The service was good and staff was attentive. The atmosphere was pleasant, although music was a bit too loud to be a classy restaurant. Things that went wrong: My wife's food and my food were not warm. Had to send hers back. They reheated it in a microwave. Waiter said he'd speak to kitchen about mine, but nothing changed. Just ate it anyway. The fact that our reason for coming was our anniversary, didn't mean much. My dish was the chicken and kale. Kale was gritty . Unwashed , and overly salted. Wine pours for a basic wine , were skimpy compared to other nice restaurants I've been to. For the prices charged for everything compared to food quality and experience, I wasn't overly impressed . For those prices , I expect better quality. This is my 3rd time given them a chance and I only go because the group wanted to try Cork and Flame. On my own this wouldn't be on my radar. read more

What an amazing hidden gem in Evans! At first glance you wouldn't expect such a luxurious experience in the CSRA area, instead finding such service and attention to detail in a larger metro area like Savannah or Atlanta, but Cork & Flame is absolutely amazing! Chef Justin Hayes leads an expert team in creating truly unique offerings showcasing a dynamic menu that appeals to diverse paletes. Our dinner party almost could not make up our minds when placing our orders, but everyone was more than satisfied with their choices! All the complimentary additions added to the ambiance and experience that sets Cork & Flame apart from other local restaurants. From all the pictures attached you can see for yourself the incredible presentation for a wide variety of entrees and other plates! One thing we still need to try here is the Winemaker's Dinner they schedule sometimes. Look forward to a review of that in the near future! read more

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