Our first visit to Cork Dork was a great one! We made reservations for 5:30pm on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. The interior of the restaurant is small and feels upscale. The menu is on a small iPad so you can click on a picture a see what the menu item looks like. I liked this feature so I knew exactly what I was ordering. We decided to order the crispy cauliflower, the short rib hummus dish, and baba's chicken. The crispy cauliflower was delicious. I liked the sauce and crispy chickpeas that came with it. We really enjoyed the short rib with the hummus and pita too. The meat was tender and the combination of the flavors was excellent. Baba's chicken was amazing. It was better than I expected. The flavor of the chicken with the couscous and carrots was great. We would get all of these items again. We ended the meal with the chocolatine dessert. This was one of the best desserts we've ever had. The warm chocolate Crossiant bread pudding with the horchata ice cream on top was perfection. I loved the little detail of the sprinkled honeycomb. We would come back just for this dessert! We loved all of the food we ate at Cork Dork and look forward to our next visit! read more

Cork Dork - Short Rib with Hummus and Pita - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Three of us came here for dinner and were seated promptly upon arrival. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the service was attentive and professional throughout the evening. As pescatarians, we found the menu somewhat limited. While the food was competently prepared and attractively presented, it did not justify the final bill of $213.77. The meal began with a complimentary amuse-bouche of burrata cream on watermelon tasting which was elegant and flavorful, but small. For starters, we ordered the Hamachi, Salmon Tartare Tacos, and Smoked Trout Toast. Each dish had an interesting concept, but none stood out. The salmon and tartare were ground so finely that they lacked the texture and freshness we expected. For our entrées, we had the Tomato & Burrata and the Sea Bream. The sauce accompanying the burrata was excellent and was the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the sea bream itself was slightly overcooked. We also tried two non-alcoholic drinks: a hibiscus mocktail and a lychee lemonade. Both were pleasant but unremarkable. For dessert, we ordered the peach galette and the chocolate dessert. They were nicely presented but tasted average. The chocolatine contained croissant bits. Given the restaurant's prices, we expected desserts to be better curated and with memorable flavors. Instead, they reminded us of supermarket-quality desserts. Overall, this is a beautiful restaurant with excellent service, but the food did not live up to either the presentation or the price. We'd consider returning for the atmosphere, but not for the value. read more

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Phenomenal food, an outstanding wine selection, and a fantastic atmosphere. This place is an absolute must-visit if you haven't been yet. Anyone giving it less than five stars is seriously missing the mark. The quality of the food, service, and attention to detail rivals that of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared, and the entire dining experience is exceptional. read more

Really enjoyed the garden room. Rosy took care of our table. The food was exceptional. The cauliflower had great flavor & texture. The hamachi was definitely my favorite. It's artwork & had all the right components. I recommend giving them a try :) read more

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The best service and meal you will have if you know what is good food and service. We have been here many times passing by this area and every time I wished we lived near by so we can come back for more. The wine menu is also priced right and well made. The chef is phenomenal and every dish is made with amazing care. read more

One of my regrets in life is not taking pictures of the incredible meal we ate at Cork Dork last night, but I will try to do justice in my review. The restaurant is so unassuming, in a quiet strip mall. When you walk in, you're hit with a hip restaurant (the AC felt lovely) with velvety booths and a tree in the back dining room! The servers were lovely, and helpful in explaining everything on the menu. I love their wine preservation system, so you can something a small as a 2 oz pour to taste something new. And, you don't have to just agree with your friends who want to buy a bottle of something you don't like - everyone gets their own! But seriously, back to the food. The chefs, Brian and Danny are working some kind of witchcraft in the kitchen - everything from the vegetarian mushroom pate to the watermelon and feta starter to the corn pasta and the squash gnocchi, the crispy cauliflower, the smoky gem salad, the green bean salad with a carrot miso dressing, and the shortrib hummus and the burger and the barramundi...and then the dessert... more corn! There was corn crème brûlée which made us all eat in silence, and the sticky toffee pudding and horchata ice cream...oh, and how can we forget the peach galette!? I love that everything is seasonal, so we will have to go back in the fall. They even have a champagne vending machine! C'mon! Pleeeeeeease go support this amazing restaurant. read more

Cork Dork - Champagne vending machine!! - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Nice ambiance. Service was good. Stingy on the food and not that great. Sorry. I think there is room to grow.

This place is good. Got there for an early dinner and we were one of the first 3 tables of the evening. Service was great, servers gave space but were ready to answer questions or provide suggestions. The menu is digital which was cool because you could see a picture of each menu item. I ordered the short rib hummus and cauliflower appetizers and the chicken entree. The apps were awesome. Flavored really well, not overly cooked, and the sauces were delicious. The chicken entree came out steaming hot. I enjoyed that it was small chunks instead of a large breast or a half chicken. The yogurt sauce was light and flavorful. My favorite thing of the whole experience was the chocolatine dessert. Best dessert I've had at a restaurant in a while. The horchata ice cream on top of that chocolate croissant bread pudding with chocolate drizzle. Amazing. read more

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We enjoyed several small plates and cocktails. Def returning when I'm in back in CA! Straight A's. read more

Cork Dork - Small bites and coctails! - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

What a wonderful experience in a shopping center in Oak Park! Excellent wine and cocktail list. The pork and rigatoni were some of our favorites! We were pleasantly surprised that the menus were iPads, but I thought it was a nice touch that we could see photos of the dish! Service was excellent by all of the staff members, and the ambiance was intimate. Great date night spot, we will be back again. read more

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Cork Dork was a magical night out for my friends and I. I'm so happy we found it. It is a longstanding, hidden gem. The decor and ambience sets the tone when you walk in. Moody lighting, green velvet furniture and olive trees. I mean, come on. Then the staff blasts you off on a caring and magical ride for your tastebuds; through their farm to table ingredients, exquisite wine and utmost service. Rosie made us feel so welcomed. Her winning personality made it feel like we were old friends. Her attentiveness made us want for nothing. She went above and beyond to exceed every expectation, we didn't know we had. Thank you Rosie. You're an amazing human being! Now for the food. I love their use of technology with the tablets to read about their offerings and even see beautiful photos to help you make a decision. Thank you Rosie for the additional insight and recommendations too. With so many great options, it took me a little to decide. I'm glad I didn't rush and really allowed myself to take in the experience. The grand finale, the food's arrival. Every ingredient is intentionally plated with love and passion. Your eyes and nose are in for a treat the moment it hits the table in front of you. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites were definitely the Short Rib Birria, Chocolatine, Gail Wines Cabernet, Cowdrey Bordeaux, and Daniele Barolo. My mouth still waters just thinking about them. I thoroughly enjoyed every sip, each bite and all the smiles at Cork Dork. I can't wait to come back and try your wine paired dinner. read more

Cork Dork - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Small portions for a very high price. And the wine options were disappointing, at least by the glass.

Good service food was solid interior is nice and cozy. The wagyu skewer was the standout, don't get the arancini not very good. Was pleasantly surprised by salad with brussel sprouts. Overall a little overpriced for the portion sizes but the quality wasn't bad. read more

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Cork Dork has some really tasty food overall. Everything is delicious, the service is awesome, and the ambiance is very cozy and inviting. Will definitely return! read more

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At the Cork Dork, you can expect great service and delicious food. Their Branzino is the best dish on their menu. It's incredibly delicious, and what makes it unique is the creamy brown sauce they add on top. We've tried many branzino dishes all over the world and this one is simply THE BEST! read more

Cork Dork - Branzino - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

First time dining here. We were influenced by an Instagram post and wanted to try their cherry galette but also this has been on the to dine list for a while Really worth it, I wouldn't call it a hidden gem since it was pretty packed on a Friday night so obviously people know about this place. I would say every bite was worth every dollar. Abit elevated in terms of food quality but for a reasonable price, like I've spent more money for mediocre food. Here I felt like everything was really good and a good value. The truffle fries are perfectly shareable but love that they have that rustic hand cut potatoes and a nice truffle flavor. The short rib mole was something I will probably crave and want to come back for. The short rib was perfectly cooked and fork tender and the mole had such a nice depth of flavor paired with a polenta mix and some shaved veggies. Perfect plate and highly recommend. The cherry galette appears to be a seasonal item but the perfect way to enx a meal. The warm pastry combined with pistachio ice cream was a perfect combination. I was sad it was gone when we finished. Definitely great for a special occassion or date night, felt like everyone was dressed for a nicer outing. Service was spectacular from the hosts to our server and wait staff. Honestly can't wait to come back. read more

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I just love this place. Small, yet still has a cool "vibe" that doesn't match the exterior! But we always find gems in the most random of shopping complexes, right? :) I forget to come here, but when I do (which has been twice in last few weeks), I am greeted with very kind staff and enjoy food that is hearty, interesting, and just good! For this visit all the food was good but FAVE bites for me were the stuffed dates, mushroom risotto, and the veggies. The veggies ALWAYS hit! No dessert today but they do create great desserts. read more

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What a great place and awesome service. Perfect for any occasion. Food and drinks are top quality and the interior is so inviting you feel at home. A top spot of ours. read more

I first learned of Cork Dork about 3 years ago and was under the distinct impression it was primarily a wine bar that offered a couple of food bites, as has been my experience at similar spots in the past. I was wrong. Cork Dork IS a wine bar but the food is absolutely not an after thought. There's a great amount of care and passion behind the dishes (my guest and I got the tasting menu), as was evident in talking with Danny the head chef. A spectrum of vivid flavors. Friendly and attentive staff. read more

Damn good food. Consistent. Well prepared dishes that aren't too busy and don't try too hard but combination's that sing. Service is solid.

First time here and it won't be our last! This place reminds us of Moody Rooster & Pearl District vibes. What a hidden gem for us. Each plate was delicious and aesthetically pleasing. We ordered yellowtail, burata, roasted beet salad, English pea risotto, grilled branzino, spinach gnocchi, burger, bread pudding and Thai tea panna cotta. It was enough for 3 people to share and my friends ordered drinks. If I come back I'd definitely get the yellowtail, pea risotto, branzino, spinach gnocchi, and thai tea Pana cotta. Lindy made our night so enjoyable and she was the best! She made sure we got our order in when items were selling out so she took care of us. We'd like to see her again as well. read more

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We had been meaning to try Cork Dork for some time. Finally went and frankly, were underwhelmed. Amuse Bouch was nice, but we wanted more! Green bean salad we nice, the hamachi--I've had much better. Pork chops were dry and nothing special. The short ribs with humous had no flavor. I will say that the service was warm, on top of things, yet not intrusive. 5-stars for the service. Ambiance was fine, Spent far too much money on what should have been a celebratory dinner. read more

I had the pleasure of dining at the "Cork Dork" to celebrate anniversaries with friends and I have to say this was the best place I have visited and dined at this year. What an incredible dining experience starting with the staff, first rate attention to you from the time you walk in to the time you walk out and so much more in between. From the mixologist at the bar preparing our house specialty cocktails preparing drinks from their full bar with blends and recipes you would never think of with amazing fresh ingredients. Our server Elizabeth guided us through the menu and assisted in every way during our meal. I loved the decor and the simple but classy style of the room, open with modern light fixtures surrounded by wine bottles. It offers everything a diner would like to surround themselves while dining; it's cozy and warm with a sexy but sophisticated flair. We opted for the Chefs Menu which is offered on the menu but requires the entire table to participate, let me just say if it's your first time dining there what a wonderful way to explore and taste the menu. The Chef comes out and talks to you personally to describe the menu which he chooses specifically for you-so it's a surprise when it arrives. It is a multi course extravaganza of flavors that changes daily on the menu and prepared with local ingredients as well as exotic spices. Prepared as small plates similar to "Tapas" it's tasty bites of his choices or snip its of the menu (which does change often) so what we had last night may not be the same when we come back. We were just blown away at every aspect of the Chefs Menu, Chef Danny came to our table to bring out each dish and explain the ingredients, spices and how he was influenced by either family heritage or his interpretation of a memory growing up. His kitchen staff joins with the delivery and also offers commentary on the dishes. I can't explain how unique the flavors were in each dish and it was just enough to give you a good full taste allowing room for your next arriving dish. So well done and perfect "Cork Dork", you have style-you have class, deliciousness and a chef that kicks ass! Bravissimo! read more

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A beautiful restaurant with fantastic food! A wonderful menu which is very imaginative and delicious! We will be back! read more

My husband and I checked out Cork Dork for a date night a few weeks ago. Our first server was a bit flat and seemed unenthused that we were ordering drinks and just a few appetizers instead of a full meal. Luckily the food we did order was wonderful - from the truffle fries to the steak bites to the gnocchi - everything was amazing. The chef even stepped by our table to welcome us, which was a nice touch. About halfway through our visit a different server came by, noticing our drinks were empty, and was warm and happy to provide recommendations on what to order next. Wine was great and my husband ordered a frozen piña colada that he enjoyed. Overall a bit pricy, but worth a splurge for a date night. read more

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We loved our time here! First time visitors but we have many friends who recommend this place. Let me start by saying the food is fresh! True quality and amazing taste in their dishes. We tried a few things and honestly I'm sure everything on their menu is amazing. My fiancé is the foodie and he was super happy. I am the drinker and let's just say Rosie is fantastic!! She made unique drinks for us so I can't even say what they were but she definitely hit the mark. I remember places by their martinis and I loved mine. We came right at opening so it wasn't busy and service was very quick and efficient. We prefer the bar top and they have a cute little bar top area. It looked like they also have a small tented patio area outside. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who wants to try a small business with delicious food and drinks! read more

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I revisited this restaurant after a very long time. The hamachi was 5/5 with so much flavor and the perfect amount of complexity. The salmon taco was 3.75/5. It needed some citrus. I had the short rib and thought it was ok 3.5/5. My friend's chicken was bland 2/5. The staff was very nice 5/5. Overall, I would give the experience 3.75/5. read more

Everything we got was incredibly good and tasty! The Chef Danny was very nice and personable and offered a complimentary drink and dessert! He made our first visit memorable and we can't wait to be back! read more

Cork Dork - Cavatelli, hang steak, kale and brussel sprouts salad. 10000/10 - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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We love this restaurant. We have been trying to enjoy their delicious meals at least once a week. Honestly, we have never had a dish we didn't love. The staff/chefs/owner are amazing. A true gem. read more

All of the food was amazing, nicely presented and also tasted great! The waitress and staff were very helpful in selecting the options we chose. The restaurant is great for date night or a group of friends. We saw a large work party there as well, so fits many occasions. It isn't a huge restaurant, which is a nice change from several chain locations in the area. The menu was all on an iPad display, which was convenient (photos included). I will definitely be returning :) read more

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My wife and I met Danny week before and we decided on Cork Dork for our 12th Anniversary. Rosette the host sat us in the garden room which is very pretty. David the bartender made us one of there speciality cocktails and was terrific. Rosie was our server and she was knowledgeable and assessable. The food was so tasty and unique. I highly recommend the Mushroom starter and house olives. We both loved our entrees. The Cavatelli and Baba Chicken were excellent. They helped make our day special with champagne toast and desert. We will be back. Thank you Dan and Danny for your excellent staff and service. read more

Cork Dork - Celebrating our Anniversary at the terrific Cork Dork. - New American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Stars across the board! What an amazing evening here at Cork Dork. What a gem tucked in and away from all the hustle and bustle. First time in for dinner and was pleasantly greeted at the hostess stand, whom let us in early for our reservation. You enter the restaurant to what seems like a cozy little dining room but then surprised with this added enchanting area. Which I might add, comes with a cool hidden library for private events. After getting comfortable and enjoying our experience perusing the menus via tablet, we were pleasantly welcomed by...Rosie. By far, top five best experiences at a restaurant, all thanks to her. She took us all throughout the menu, made amazing recommendations, and took our evening and completely escalated our night. From the wine, to the amazing plates, to the delicious desserts, all was absolutely top tier. My favorite by far, was the wild mushroom risotto which was out of this world. If I can't compliment the food enough, Rosie was just amazing. I mentioned to her before we left, "it's as if you took us up on a hot air balloon ride with and ever so gently brought us back down to earth." That's what our evening was like in best terms. Thank you again to the staff and owners at Cork Dork. Most of all, thank you again to Rosie. We will definitely be back for another amazing visit. read more

Absolutely love this gem of restaurant!! Oak Park is so lucky to have such an amazing restaurant right in their neighborhood. The best service and wine flights and the food is straight out of Napa with amazing flavor combinations and unique dishes. Not to be missed is the branzino, baba's chicken, cavatelli and of course the best burger in conejo valley the dork burger. read more

I don't live in Oak Park anymore, so it has been a while since we've been. However, every time we have gone, the food has been absolutely wonderful and amazing with spot on service with great ambiance. Love it here and need to go back soon! read more

This was one of the best restaurant experiences my wife and I have ever had! We went to Cork Dork for our 30th anniversary, and we were already anticipating a pleasant dinner based on the reviews and referrals from friends, but Danny and Dan (the owners), David (our server), and all of the staff went above and beyond to make our dinner wonderful from start to finish. We were given a Happy Anniversary card upon seating, and David suprised us with two glasses of champagne for a nice toast to start the evening. We were then presented with a complimentary amuse-bouche of watermelon topped with a burrata cream...our first hint to the delicious and creative flavors we would experience throughout our meal. My wife had asked David about the gnocchi, as she had seen it online but it was not on the menu for the evening. The next thing we know, Danny had kindly whipped up an order of gnocchi and had it brought out - and it was amazing! We then shared the charcuterie plate, which was also delicious, followed by orders of Baba's Chicken and the Dork Burger. Both were pefectly done and extremely tasty, and the truffle fries with the burger were an excellent accompaniment. We were very full by this point and weren't planning on dessert, but Danny insisted we try his corn creme brulee...and we were so glad we did! It may sound unusual, but it's a creative twist on an old standard that is out of this world. We didn't just try it - we finished the whole thing! On top of it all, they have a very nice wine list, and be sure to check out the names for their cocktails - very creative. It's clear Danny, Dan, and the whole staff truly enjoy what they do, and for us, they've raised the entire dining experience to a new level! read more

Another lovely experience at Cork Dork. Beautiful atmosphere, kind staff, and delicious food and drinks

Unbelievable food ! Service is so professional, Chef is fantastic! The food is soooo good ! This place does not disappoint .

Food was ok, drinks limited didn't have everything, some liquor. Service was good not super great but acceptable

Small restaurant in a shopping center that expanded with outside seating. This is a hidden gem located in a beautiful part of Westlake. The menus are awesome and every restaurant should duplicate this idea. They are basically little tablets that are interactive menus. It gives you descriptions and pictures of most of the menu items. Even suggests wine pairings with your meal. Awesome! I got the Baba chicken which was cooked perfectly and came with delicious carrots and cous cous. Nicely conceived dish. My wife got the Cork Dork burger. Super flavor packed, maybe a tad salty, but that's okay. The fries were crispy and fresh. Great quality. She got the Mezcal cocktail, forgot the name. It was really good, the Mezcal was high quality too. The one and only thing lacking was the service. I watched our waiter go to the table next to us three times and not even check on us at all. I wanted another drink and was waiting a little while to get it. We even had to get the check from a different waitress. That issue is what prevented a five star review. read more

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This restaurant is consistently delicious with an ever changing menu that never disappoints. The service is top notch! Love this place read more