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    Short Ribs
    Darby C.

    We came not knowing it was happy hour and really enjoyed the drink specials going on and the reduced price appetizers. I got a Tom Collins and my husband got an Old Fashioned. We shared the cornbread appetizer per the recommendation of the server and it was amazing! We embarrassingly ate the whole thing within minutes. Our entrees were decent, it was beautifully plated but thought it was overcooked and the pork was a little dry but the sauce helped make up for it. The service was great! Our server was very attentive and checked up on us frequently. The indoor was quiet but we came early to beat any crowds. We are interesting in trying breakfast/brunch here next time!

    Lisa W.

    More like a 3.5 but we had a great time with the cocktails and service was great. We made it 15 minutes before happy hour ended and they let us order drinks from the menu. I got a Manhattan to start and finished with a old fashion. Both were made extremely well. Very good. As for food, we got some apps to share- mussels, fritters, Caesar salad. I really enjoyed the mussels. The fritters were ok. My short rib entree was very dry and flavorless. The meat was tender yes but there was no seasoning. My husbands beef Stroganoff was made from pappardelle and it was delicious! I took my short rib and dipped in there for flavor and sauce. The short rib definitely needs a sauce and some love. We ended with 2 desserts. The Creme brûlée was an off menu and had something else in there. It was interesting. Chocolate cake with ice cream was good. Good ending to a full day of bourbon.

    Beef Stroganoff
    Stefanie C.

    I wish I wasn't so exhausted coming to Fork & Barrel because it was one of my favorite (and fancier) stops on this trip! There was a group of 15-20 of us having dinner after a whole day of bar hopping. The restaurant was full but in a way that made it feel lively instead of crowded. Service was fantastic throughout the experience. While I couldn't stomach any more alcohol, I enjoyed one of the best Beef Stroganoff dishes ($28) I've ever had. The amount of food, flavor, texture, just everything was perfect... especially the cream on top. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal too. Would love to come here again with more energy and have some wine or cocktails to go with my food!

    Devil Eggs
    Mike S.

    I'm so glad we found this restaurant during our time in Louisville. I was by far the best food and service during our stay. We made a reservation and came in for an early dinner around 5-5:30pm. At the time we arrived it wasn't very full yet but that quickly changed. Our waitress came and we ordered drinks. Of course I had to have bourbon because when in Kentucky. We also ordered a couple of appetizers. Went went the the Pimento Cheese Board and the Deviled Eggs. The Cheese Board comes with House-Made Sharp Cheddar Pimento Cheese, Exum's Smoked Country Ham, Pate, Assortment of Pickled Vegetables and Accompaniments, Grilled Baguette. Everything on it was so good. I will say Pimento Cheese is one of my favorites so I couldn't start eating it. The deviled eggs were also amazing. Easily some of the best I have ever had. They were so nice and creamy. Like a mentioned before the service here was amazing the owners came and chatted with during our time at Fork & Barrel. They each made sure to come by and spend about 10 minutes each just chatting with us. It don't make us feel like we were out of town at all. For my entrée i ordered the Short Ribs. They were amazing. Full of flavor and folk tender for sure. The sides that came with it were great too. I don't even really like carrots but I ate all the ones that came with the dish. Everything just paired so well together. Like a said best restaurant we went to in Louisville but also one of the best restaurants I have ever been to period. You have to check it out.

    Where The Buffalo Roam
    Fat Man Reviews K.

    While on a recent visit to Louisville, the Fat Man, and his wife went to Fork and Barrel, a refined Southern fare with artful touches served with craft cocktails & wine in a rustic-chic space. I ordered a Where The Buffalo Roam, made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, Aperol, lemon juice, honey, Orange & Aromatic bitters, and egg white. The lemon and bourbon come through first, followed by honey and Aperol. The drink is strong and finishes with the bitters in the back of the throat. The egg white gives the drink a frothy mouth feel. For our appetizer, we ordered Pork Belly. This is made with pork belly, green cabbage slaw, Mango purée, and pickled red onion. The mango purée was sweet and cuts through the meat. The slaw was crunchy, though the pickled red onion was missing. The pork was cooked well and a little crispy on the edges with a slight chew. This was flavorful and tasty. My wife went with the Pork Chop for her entrée. This was made with a grilled prime pork chop, compound butter, braised kale, and au gratin potatoes. The potatoes were excellent, creamy, and cooked well with a little crunch on top with excellent hints of garlic and Parmesan. The kale was salty and tender with a subtle sweetness. The flavorful pork bits stand out with a slight chew. The pork chop was perfect. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The butter put it over the top, and the seasoning was outstanding. For my entrée, I went with the Short Rib. This is prepared with red wine braised beef short rib, mushroom risotto, hand-carved maple glazed carrots, grilled asparagus, natural reduction, and crispy potato strings. The asparagus had a good char on them and were a little crunchy. The carrots were tender, and the maple added a slight sweetness. The risotto was cooked well and very creamy but desperately needed some seasoning. The rib was cooked tenderly with a nice sauce offering a slightly creamy texture to the bite. The crispy potatoes provided a nice crunch texture as well. Fork and Barrel offer a complete dinner menu with appetizers, desserts, soups, salads, and several entrées. They have a full bar and offer craft cocktails and wine. I highly recommend a reservation, and the staff was excellent. The Fat Man says that Fork and Barrel is Fat Man Approved with 3 chins.

    An excellent old fashion
    Lynn B.

    I'm adding this restaurant to my list of top Louisville restaurants. Amazing everything. Service, food, ambiance, cocktails and wine. Everything was a knock out. My salmon was beautiful, my daughter loved her filet, my son-in-law devoured his pork chop, and we all were sneaking fries from my husband's smash burger plate. Even the pot de creme was delicious. Great cocktails, and wine. The prices reflect the quality. A great night out for grown ups. Can't wait to come back.

    Shrimp and grits
    Macauley N.

    Morning Fork by day, Fork and Barrel by night. One location, two restaurants--pretty cool concept. We ended up ordering almost one of everything on the menu and were all happy. The pictures speak for themselves, everything was delicious to look at and eat. Atmosphere was cozy and intimate, perfect place for a date or dinner with old friends.

    Dontell J.

    Visited this spot based off a recommendation while at a conference. The salmon was pretty good. Walked in, it wasn't busy at all which was cool with me. Everything was seasoned good and tasted great.

    Diane K.

    A new friend invited me to join him for dinner at Fork & Barrel on a weekday evening.  Having never even read a review of this place, I approached the date with cautious optimism.  It turned out that my caution wasn't necessary - our dining experience from beginning to end turned out to be nothing short of phenomenal! Everything was amazing and special.  From the Chef's multiple stops at our table to check on us, to our friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and attentive server, we couldn't have asked for better service.   Each and everything dish we tried that night was beautifully presented and tasty, but two dishes stand out in my memory: - We started out with an appetizer recommended by our server - the Charred Octopus.  My previous experiences with octopus made me suspect the dish would be chewy and tough, but it turned out to be neither - it was amazingly delicious!  Apparently preparing the dish via char-grilling is a superior technique :-) - The Pork Shank was simply out of this World!  It was made with an exceptional, mustard-flavored sauce that perfectly complimented the taste of the pork; the meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked so that it was so tender it literally fell off the bone. To sum things up - if you're just visiting the area then Fork & Barrel is a "don't miss it" attraction.  If you live in Louisville, you need to seriously consider adding this place to your regular rotion :-)

    Shane G.

    Fork and Barrel was a lovely experience. On a previous visit, we stopped her for breakfast at Morning Fork, which we loved. We didn't realize until we pulled into the parking lot that Fork and Barrel were in the same spot. They are two restaurants in one building. Check the website for hours for each. And try them both. I had the Pork Chop, and my wife had the Fish Stew. That was on special that evening. The fish stew was spectacular. The pork chop was delicious, but the scalloped potatoes stole the show for me. I grew up eating scalloped potatoes at every family gathering. I never loved them and, most of the time, hate them. These were not my Grandma's scalloped potatoes. It was a stack of thinly sliced potatoes with a ton of flavor and a good balance of creaminess. In addition to the food, the staff was excellent. The owner/Chef Geoffery was visiting the tables during his time in the kitchen. He took the time to ask us about our experience and tell us a little about his restaurant and dishes. Not to say everything was perfect. Our waitress placed our drink order at the bar but forgot to bring them out. We only got them after asking the bartender. The bartender and the waitress apologized, went a step further, and comped our drinks for the night. I appreciated how they handled the mess up. Not because it was free, but because they acknowledged the issue, explained how it happened, and offered a solution before we asked anything. We can't wait to visit again on our next trip to Louisville.

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    Fantastic food! We sat on the patio, great ambiance. The food though, I cannot say enough about how delicious. We have found a new favorite!

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    Ask the Community - Fork & Barrel

    Do they take reservations for new year's?

    We do. But are completely booked for this year.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes. We have covered outdoor seating outside with socially distanced tables.

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