I went in a medium size group. There were 8 of us in all celebrating the grandmas birthday. The service was nothing to write home about. The server was friendly, but it was a little delayed on delivering of any drinks or water. They have a great salad bar that comes in conjunction with most meals. It is a little dark however and the salad bar is oddly low (and I am not exactly blessed in the height department). I ordered the prime rib. I think that is where this place is at! Get there so you an get in on this. It is FANTASTIC! Best prime rib that I have ever had! The side options are pretty boring. I tried the wild rice and it tasted like a boxed rice side so I wasn't a fan, but who cares about the side when you are loving on the prime rib. I would easily go back for that! read more

Leaving my first review because I'm extremely disappointed in what was supposed to be our anniversary dinner. I ordered my steak medium, and I'm truly not picky about it being exact. I've never sent a steak back before, but both my husband's and mine came out completely well done. When they replaced them, they came back rare. What was even more disappointing was that the staff seemed annoyed with us for bringing it to their attention. The asparagus was cold and had no flavor, the mushrooms were overcooked, and the bread was under cooked. At that point, we honestly couldn't eat our meals and felt so uncomfortable with the response we received that we just wanted to leave. Over $100 later, we left without eating dinner and now have to find somewhere else to eat on our anniversary. I understand that mistakes happen, but the way a restaurant responds to them makes all the difference. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. They did comp one of our drinks but the drinks weren't the problem, it was the two expensive meals we did not eat. read more

Sub standard food and service at above average prices. We had appetizer come after the meal, and it was wrong, sent back. Talked to manager and all she could say is waiter has "things going on, having a tough day" then never checked back up on his tables. The only other customers in our area had to get up several times to get help for their table. Wasn't even busy and they struggled. Prime rib was toughest and worst tasting prime rib I have ever had. ​​ read more

This place sucks BIG TIME. I informed you thusly. I am still waiting for them to acknowledge my really really horrible no good anniversary dinner. Hands down the very worst read more

Spent an awesome meal and amazing drink with my mom. I am visiting and would recommend this place !! Hostess was extremely welcoming ... bartenders remembered my mom!!! Thank you for your kindness and amazing service ! Oh yes the food is incredible!! read more

Classy, tasty, yummy salad bar, great atmosphere, great staff. We will definitely be returning!

Cork' N Cleaver is the perfect place for a first date. The atmosphere is perfect for romantic dinner. The food and salad bar are delicious. I would strongly recommend a restaurant that has been here since the 70s with a great tradition of serving wonderful delicious in a romantic setting. read more

Excellent restaurant and service! This was my first trip but it won't be my last! Appetizer of smoked salmon with creamy dill sauce was a nice starter. Generous pieces of chilled salmon to place on top of crackers with the dill sauce! Soup was a Baked French Onion and I could have stopped there completely satisfied but I also got the 7oz filet...took some home! Everything was done well and the service was prompt and courteous! A gem! read more

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The only OK thing was the salad bar - the rest of the food tasted like it was microwaved and the bread wasn't cooked. Will not be going back there unless they fix their kitchen. read more

Everything here is terrific. Staff is wonderful. Food terrific. Ambiance perfect. Really great place

The salad bar was delicious with a wealth of options. Dinner overall was very good. Service was fine, although we waited some time before our meal was served. The ambiance has always been quaint. It was nice to sit in an area with just our group. read more

Visited for dinner in late February. Salad bar is back open and so good. Had the club sirloin which is an odd cut (kind of thin) but was tasty and the mushrooms really topped it off. Quite happy. read more

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Wonderful salad bar The service was great!We were served quickly and the food was good. Thanks for making our anniversary special.

Visited on Feb 27th 2021 for the first time in several years and the ambiance is the same, a nice warm and inviting setting. Server was prompt and had drinks and apps to the table very quickly. Main dishes took longer than I would have expected with no apologies and a few of the meals were luke warm. one dish was returned to the kitchen to be warmed and returned. The 8oz ribeye that I ordered was asked to be prepared to med rare was rare and cool to temp. Very poor cut as there was more fat and gristle than actual muscle and not seasoned well at all. When I do take friends and family out I would rather not visit chain establishments, but somewhere local. This local place was subpar to say the least on food. Might be several years before I go back. read more

Oh my gosh we had the best meal and service at the Cork and Clever last night! Desert was topped off with the best Bandy Alexander's we've ever had! Thank you Cristy for your wonderful service and thank you Cork and Cleaver for a wonderful meal! Merry Christmas, everyone! Bob and Lois Mauch Dana and Bill Huber read more

Amazing restaurant! Lava cake was delicious! The service was amazing, very fun server. You can tell whoever owns this really cares about the ambiance. WILL BE DINING AGAIN read more

Seafood boil is my go to here I could have it daily if they had it and never regret the cost the flavor makes up for any extra costs truly!!!! read more

Our reservation was at 8 pm. We ate here New Years Eve. they had a certain menu to choose from, and the menu choices were mostly seafood, which we don't eat at all. The free glass of champagne we were told could not be brought until the end of the meal just to get you to buy drinks. So next was the "appetizers" for the four of us. It was on a bed of kale and there was 2 baby carrots, 3 townhouse crackers, 2 tiny pieces of salmon and 2 shrimp. It was PATHETIC. We kept saying to each other "This can't be it". after that, I ordered one of the few choices on the menu that wasn't seafood. my steak was what $59.95. Ok I was fine pa that but again the apps were awful. We were 3/4 done with our meal, and the waitress told us we better hurry up and get the dessert bar because they were closing it down! They were literally taking all the desserts off, so we got to pick very few. Who does that ? We were rushed the whole time Then our waitress switched out With someone else. We were beyond disappointed with this meal. read more

The salad bar and bread is great. They used to have a pink sauce that was the best but they stopped serving it after covid not sure why. The service was friendly and the ambiance nice and quiet. The steak, however, was dry and over cooked, not worth $35. The pasta primavera was flavorless and overcooked. Overall, not a high quality restaurant and certainly not worth the price. read more

We used to really enjoy this restaurant and went again after about a year. The drinks were good and it was all downhill after that. Salads come with tiny containers of onions, tomatoes (gross ones), and ranch dressing (no other options available) that you empty onto your lettuce. And the pasta dishes were disgusting..think create a meal. All this dinner for 4 at $200. and a snippy waitress. See ya never! read more

I like their appetizer choices and prices, and the ambience is warm & quaint. I haven't been as impressed with the regular menu food. For the prices you pay, I think you could get better food at Doolittles. I like that this restaurant has a long history if Fargo and is one of the few options in this part of town - but it is not something I will think about going to very often. I believe they have their regulars so that could mean my experiences weren't great or those regulars are just creatures of habit or comfort. If you are just looking for apps and drinks, then I would say give it a try. Adding another comment here after another visit. We visited this time with strictly apps and drinks on our mind. We enjoyed our food very much - the bread bowl with spinach dip as well as the lavosh. read more

Really enjoyed the high quality food and service. Go with the ribeye with blue cheese on it. read more

Cork 'N Cleaver - Steakhouses Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Low salad bar. Red onion ranch salad dressing. Poor service. Dry pork chop and over cooked. Little raspberry sauce Overpriced. Karaoke night was a bit too tacky and ruined the atmosphere. read more

Great food! Love the salad bar! A nice cozy place with great service. A tad pricy, but you get what you pay for.

If I could rate this as 'Zero' stars I would. Ate here last night for the third time in the past few years, thinking it had to have just been off-nights for the cook and staff. Well, I was wrong. Ribs fall off the bone, BBQ sauce is good but flavor is non-existent. Baked potato was terrible. Girlfriend orders the soup with "fresh" cornbread. Well, it made fresh croutons for sure. Hard. As. A. Rock. And they still served it to her! Her entree is the Blackened Salmon...it shows up un-blackened so she shyly asks if this actually is the blackened salmon on the menu...the waitress doesn't even know without asking manager. What happens next is the "best" part of the meal...she arrives with blackened seasoning from the back saying the cook forgot to put this on after her cooked it. Well, come on, don't insult us. Blackened seasoning goes on before it's cooked, not as a dipping spice. Save your $100 to eat here and have a few drinks. Much better options in town. *I'm not much for complaining but three below average experiences and the side of blackened seasoning was too much to not write this post. I'm sure it's a privately owned establishment as well which makes it harder but for the prices you need to provide a much, much better experience. read more

A down spiral battle... The Cork and Cleaver was THE place for a great steak in Fargo, ND...but that was when I was younger. Unfortunately, the last 5 experiences I have had there keep going downhill. Unorganized. That is the only thing can be said for the last few members of their wait staff I have interacted with. 20 minutes after being seated, a waitress stops by to take my dinner order...but "can't help you" with the fact that I don't even have a glass of water, let alone a real drink in front of me. When I ask for my steak done to a nice medium, it should not arrive at my table with a brownish grey color. I can't remember the last time I had a steak that was done to my asking, usually overdone. The thing that keeps this place from a single star rating is the salad bar and French Onion Soup. Both are outstanding. The salad bar has some excellent veggies on it along with some interesting noodle dishes. Always fresh tasting and comes with many of the menu items. The French Onion soup is delicious and a great way to warm up on a cold night. Lastly, I will continue going there for the lavash. It is a signature appetizer and is wonderful. Maybe head over to the Cork and Cleaver for some wine and a classy starter...but not much else. read more

Not knowing what to expect since it's been at least 10 years from the last time I've dined here, I was very disappointed. Highlights of the meal were the service and cocktails. Everyone was very friendly and attentive, the martinis were good albeit a little weak for my taste, but the food was beyond help. I had the teriyaki shrimp, but the plate in front if me was a pile of overcooked wild rice with sautéed veggies and shrimp drenched in butter. No teriyaki flavor and the plate was covered in grease. Not even pleasant to look at let alone eat. Sit at the bar and have a cocktail and an appetizer, but stay away from the dining room. read more

Doesn't seem like Fargo has a bunch of upscale places. This place seems a bit confusing. Very dim lighting, almost too dark, but looks fairly casual from the outside. Walked in for an early dinner, but was in my scrubs. I mean, it was dark, and I was hungry. They seemed to have a bit of an attitude in general. Not very friendly host and just not very friendly service. I am not sure if my ettire had anything to do with it, but there were people dressed very casual. Ordered the Prime Rib dinner. Too dark for a picture, but I could tell it was overcooked. I ordered it rare, as usual, but looked and tasted closer to medium well. I really had no time or desire, or lights for that matter to discuss it. I was also starving and it was almost time for work. I quickly ate my food and that was that. Took a while to bring the check, but for some reason the manager brought it. I am not sure if my server was just too busy or was just done with me. Overall, maybe it was just a bad night. I think 1.5, rounding up to 2 is pretty fair. I wasn't dressed nicer and was in a bit of a rush. They need to pay closer attention to guests and execution nonetheless. Especially if you are going for a higher price point, at $35 for a prime rib. Not a place I could reccomend. read more

I almost hate to draw public attention to the Cork because I selfishly want to keep it all to myself and close friends. Maintaining the classic supper club approach to dining, the menu is primarily steak with some seafood options, and it gets it right. The entrees are thoughtful despite their simplicity and abundant with natural flavor. The salad bar, while not extensive, is the very best in Fargo. The dressings alone will leave a lasting impression. For something lighter, drinks and appetizers in the lounge are phenomenal. Stuffed mushrooms, fried shrimp, spinach and artichoke dip, smoked salmon ... the list goes on and on and you can't order wrong! The happy hour special makes the options feel like a steal. To top it off, the staff will be your friends before your stay has concluded. It is a warm, welcoming environment literally and figuratively with indoor fireplaces and a cozy relaxed ambiance. It's a family favorite and now, a former family secret. read more

The drinks are great here and the food is good however the service is embarrassingly bad unless the manager is taking care of u read more

Cork 'N Cleaver - Steakhouses Near Me - Fargo, North Dakota

Tonight eight of us met as a family get together. Our server, Heather, was fantastic. She was very attentive and kept check into back with us. We had a variety of dishes at the table. The food Was ok. The prime rib cuts were not as tender as we prefer and abundance of fat on each piece was too much. The deep fried shrimp entree was good and the shrimp, Basil garlic pasta could have had more pizazz!! read more

I read the reviews and hesitated to go. I'm glad I went anyway. One of the best meals I've had in a very long time. The filet was done PERFECTLY. Has sort of an old world atmosphere which I liked. The bar manager was lovely. Give this place a chance. read more

Overall terrible, food had minimal or no flavor and was overpriced for what you get with that lack of flavor. Service was probably 3 stars...it wasn't great but it wasn't terrible, there are separate food and beverage servers and most of the table was drinking water and the beverage server didn't want to leave a water pitcher but didn't come by often enough to keep out glasses from getting empty. The salad bar was pretty barren in the middle of the dinner hours (one might think that's the best time to keep an eye on it). On the bright side the dessert was great. read more

Valentines Day disaster!! From start to end the service was terrible and the food was even worse. Only redeeming quality was the French Martinis. Not worth the time or money to go to. We saw so many other tables complaining about service and food also. I'd give zero stars if I could read more

Definitely not the Cork of old. Poor quality and poor service. They were out of crab legs at 6 pm so most likely they never had them. Our drinks were refilled once during the meal even though our glasses were empty half way through. The noise from the bar was very loud. This is definitely not the Cork I used to love going to. read more

A veggie platter for appetizer should amount to more then a bowl with some veggies off the salad bar and a bowl of ranch propped on top. Ordered Ribeye med with rice and rice was dry as was the steak and overcooked. We had a party of 10 and our cocktail server was outstanding, loved her! Our waiter brought our meals out two by two w/out stopping to ask until all were out if we needed steak sauce or butter etc so some of us were halfway through our meals before others started. Very disappointing visit. Watched the waitress tell our waiter in the mirror with a frown that "they're paying separate over there". We've always had better experiences - not sure we'll go back. read more

New Years Eve Dinner. Limited Menu was advertised which is fine but limited everything else was not acceptable. We had a reservation for 6 and the service keep bringing orders to the table as if we were a table of 4. They took are drink order forgot 2 drinks and then told us we would have to wait while they help the 2 other tables that arrived after us. This would be the theme of the night. Ordered OJ for my son without ice, always brought it with ice and then blamed the bartender. The appetizers were include with the meal and we had only one option, sea food. We were served for only people again but not everyone in our party can eat sea food. We had salads with only a choice of ranch or Cesar dressing. So much for allergies and no dairy. How does a restaurant that prides itself on its salad bar only have 2 dressing choices? The main order was 4 filet mignon and walleye. The filet was tuff and full of tendons. The filets were bad enough that A1 was requested. The other part of the meal was the service. They were pushy to the point of taking plates away from the table before the person was finished. The dessert table was the caliber of a high school bake sale. They did have an hour an a half limit per table but they sure were not concerned about that when we waited 10 minutes for our drinks and then another 15 because they only brought part of the order. In summary the Cork and Clever are known for good food and service going back to the 80s and they have fallen hard from that standard! The waitress was tipped 20% because it was New Years and we saw her maybe 5 times including when she quickly snatched the check without even a thank you or have a nice evening. I am so disappointed that I would give Cork and Clever a zero for there quality and service! read more

If it had not been for the food, the night would have been a complete failure on so many levels. The lack of servers or service had to be the worst I have experienced at the Cork.4 different people had been to our table and the only one that did the job was the one to seat us. The beverage order took awhile, the entrée order took a while, the soup took forever and came just before the entrée. No one checked on the meal, the soup, the bread, the beverages...We were simply ignored or forgotten. A huge disappointment as it was a birthday celebration. Food was good but all else failed. read more

Salad bar and bread was good. We ordered the filet medallion and scallop entree. Only 4 scallops fyi. Meat was cooked well, but they don't know how to plate. Couscous and wild rice lacked much needed sauce. read more

The 14oz Center Cut Filet was outstanding! It was seasoned perfectly, cooked to order with an amazing crust and center that melted in my mouth. read more

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