We have lived within walking distance of this place for almost a year and finally went. It was delicious. We had the wild mushroom and goat cheese bruschetta appetizer and it was to die for. The prices are between $10-$40 depending on what you get and they have some reasonable plates if you don't want to spend a lot. Just go here you will love it! read more

J. Corks - Wild mushroom and goat cheese bruschetta. Words can't describe how good this is. I would go back there just for this. - New American Near Me - Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Excellent food, drink and atmosphere. We particularly prefer sitting in the bar/lounge area, as it has an upscale cozy atmosphere. The staff and service are wonderful! read more

We ate at the bar and ordered appetizers that were dinner size. The salad with goat cheese pears and cranberries was not soaked in dressing. We also had calamari, which wasn't heavily breaded. However, there was too much sauce.  Service was good. read more

J Corks is very good. I've had dinner here a few times while in Greensburg. I've had the entrees and the pasta dishes. Both have nice portions and every meal has been fantastic. The wine selection is great. The beer selection is mostly bottles and is a nice diversity. I don't think they have draft beer. The cocktails are well done. read more

We had dinner at J Corks on Sat, Feb 12, 2022. We made a reservation because we had tickets to attend the Symphony at the Palace Theatre. When I made the reservation, the person I spoke with did not mention that there would be a limited menu because of Valentines Day. We arrived at 5:00 PM for our 5:30 reservation, so we sat at the bar and had a drink. The bar service was mediocre at best. Once we were seated at our table we noticed the Valentines Day Special. Since the menu was very limited, we both chose this option, which consisted of a Filet & a Lobster tail. When the meal was delivered to our table, we noticed that we were given a filet, pasta, asparagus and a Lobster Tail that was cut down the middle. They literally gave us each a "sawed in half lobster tail". I double checked the menu & it clearly stated "Lobster Tail". I would have just ordered a Filet if I had known that this was what I would get. Not impressed! We expressed our opinion to the waitress & she told us that she would tell the management. read more

Wow! Such and amazing place. The food, atmosphere and staff were amazing. You will not be disappointed.

Went here with the fiance and his parents this weekend. Luckily, we were able to get a table outside! The inside was cute, it's an old house that has been redone. The weather was so nice though, and the patio featured some live music. The menu was very nice, and while the dishes weren't the most creative I have ever seen, they were dishes that most people would like. The salads all sounded good (pear and goat cheese caught my eye) but I went with the jumbo pan seared scallops. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer. The calamari here was amazing! The batter was so light, and the squid were not overfried. So tasty, so delicious, and (the best part) you get so much of it! Oh, they also had pretty good bread, but who needs bread when there's calamari, right?? The entrees were fine, although nobody seemed blown away by their food. My scallops were really good, nicely cooked (i.e. not chewy or stringy) and the anchovy butter definitely contributed to the dish. Others at the table had the red snapper, and enjoyed it. However, seems like J Corks dropped the ball on the side dishes. The rice pilaf was plain. It didn't have any seasoning. The asparagus was also lacking flavor... where are the spices at, yo? Our waitress was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I think this is a place with nice atmosphere and is probably one of the nicer restaurants in greensburg, based on the driving tour I was given on the way there. Pretty sure everyone will find something they'd like to eat, and my only complaint is that the side dishes were pretty bland. Oh, and the prices are a little high, but that's the benefit of going with the parents, woo! read more

i love this place. i went there for my 11th birthday. it was amazing service and delicious. im going back for my 12th birthday so expect me to be there on april 28th. read more

Great service! Delicious appetizers! Wonderful dessert choices as well. Nice warm romantic decor inside. They have an outdoor gated patio seating area as an option as well for warmer weather. read more

Went for an early dinner on a Saturday. We called on the way and made reservations on the patio. It was a cool spot with a nice vibe. We were sat promptly and the outdoor seating was nice and clean. I ordered the Beef Tip & Porcini Sachetti and it was beyond delicious and satisfying. I also ordered The Stunner cocktail which was great. Definitely will be back here for another date night! read more

J. Corks - Beef Tip & Porcini Sachetti - New American Near Me - Greensburg, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I went out for a nice dinner and some wine. We sat at the bar. The bartender was absolutely fantastic, he was very personable and efficient. We enjoyed a great bottle of wine and he talked us into the Pork Chop special. We eat out a lot and I have to tell you.....we were both in awe with the dinner. It takes a lot to get us to rate a dinner excellent but this one won hands down. Kudos to the chef. Highly recommended. read more

we arrived in our jeans and t-shirts not knowing this restaurant was so fancy. fortunately, the host did not hesitate to seat us. i think maybe he wanted to hide us because we sat in the back. anyway, our hostess didnt make much eye contact with me (i dont think people are used to seeing blackness in this town) but she was friendly. we ordered the shrimp scampi and the scallops. i also had a salad and my colleague had the tomato bisque. we both devoured our food. it was insanely delicious. the broccoli was eh but the scallops and rice... YUUUUMMMMMM i would recommend this place to anyone in town! read more

This place was a pleasant surprise for a last minute, dinner decision with friends. Arriving to great curb appeal and a colonial-esque building, J.Corks is a cozy, yet gracefully charming venue that immediately wanted us to return during warmer weather to enjoy the patio. Nevertheless, once inside, the staff accommodated our reservation (made en route, in the car) and seated us in at a cozy, corner table adjacent to the bar area. From there, we dined...and dined well. For starters, the spinach and cheese dip with pretzels - while seemingly just pub fare - was outstanding. I could eat that every day and never be disappointed...as could everyone at the table, as it was easy to get to the last bite quickly. As for cocktails, the bartender "took care of us" by meeting the needs of everyone at our table and serving delicious concoctions that were all to easy to order again (and again). Then came the grub...which ranged from steak to lobster to fish at the table and prompted bite sharing all around, for everyone to be jealous of what the other person ordered...the hallmark of good eats. All in all, this place was a great stop and will definitely get a repeat performance in the near future. Pop a cork and give this place a try! read more

This was my first time here, and I will admit the food was pretty good, but the rest of my family was disappointed because they recently changed their menu, and in the opinion of my family's, the change was not for the better. I honestly think that the best part of the meal was the pizza appetizer. It was amazing. The balsamic vinegar drizzle that topped the pizza made my mouth hungry for more. My dad was disappointed that his bowl of pasta contained about only 7 twirlfuls, and honestly I had my mouth very mad at me after I tried their ceviche special. It was 2 pieces of shrimp and 3 scallops and the salsa was a jalapeno, strawberry mix... ehhh me thinks not. But, my mothers gnoccis and panchetta was absolutely mouthwatering. If I go back, I am going to ask for a bowl of panchetta with a side of gnoccis. read more

I like J. Corks. The food is good, the decor is elegant but comfortable, and the servers have always been friendly but not overbearing. Two issues with my last visit, however: (1) Two of us ordered bourbon. Imagine our surprise when it arrived in chilled whisky glasses! I don't think it was the fault of the server, who fixed it at once, but I'm at a loss as to why this would happen in the first place. (2) The music. Hair-metal from the 80s: Scorpions, Def Leppard, Survivor, etc. As much as I enjoy reliving my twelfth year on the planet, when MTV was just coming into being, the total clash between the environment and the music was distracting. In a setting as elegant as J. Corks, you want jazz. Or fusion. Or, well, anything but 80's hair-metal. read more

Delicious! Had the Goat Cheese Primavera, from the veggies to the sauce, everything was perfect. Will be back for our next date night! read more

J. Corks - Goat Cheese Primavera. Absolutely delicious. - New American Near Me - Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Went in June with friends. Service was good. I had the filet mignon and it was just ok. I ordered it medium rare. It was well done. Seemed over priced, too for tasting like your average steak with nothing on it or with it. read more

Yum yum yum! I had salmon on their house salad which was really good. The star of the meal was the side of pumpkin ravioli that I got!! It was so insanely delicious that I can't even describe it in words! Holy moly! read more

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Wonderful ambiance, knowledgeable staff, and the location is excellent if you're going to a show at the theater around the corner. Outside there are several areas to eat illuminated by globe lights and heating lamps. Inside dimmed lights, candles, and a fireplace make this one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. They have a wonderful drink menu that changes with the season and their wine list ranges from novice to connoisseur. The prices are a bit on the pricey side but the menu and quality makes it worth every penny. Even with the decor they will not chase you away if you come in on a motorcycle with sleeveless shirts. In fact our hostess walked outside to show us where to park our bike since the restaurant is located on a hill and the cross street was filled. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because of the parking. With the adjoining bars and parking from residents if you go during a concert then you might be parking quite a few blocks away and that hill isn't meant for heels. However it is worth every penny. read more

I found the veal osso bucco with wild mushroom risotto heavenly. The rice was cooked perfectly. The grilled asparagus was the first time I ever enjoyed asparagus. I recommend this dish and any other dish there. I have never been disappointed not once. If you want and less expensive option lunchtime offers great value and good food not Lacking in quality. And the Parmesan truffle fries are delicious read more

Every single time, this restaurant does not disappoint!! I usually meet friends here for lunch when I'm in town. We tried dinner this time and OMG it was tremendous!! We had a party of 5 and three of my group ordered the Chilean sea bass with gnocchi, one ordered steak, and I ordered an ahi tuna salad (you could tell who was from California!). My ahi was soooo good and cooked exactly to my order! It was lightly seared and so very tender. I had the shallot dressing and that was superior! I took a bite of the sea bass off of my friends plate and it was out of this world! Like a warm knife though butter, my fork slid through that piece of fish! Tremendous!! Forgot to add that I started with the Maryland crab soup which was awesome!! Hot and very tasty with lots of crab. We sat outside on the patio and had the best time eating and catching up. Our waitress, Ginger, was attentive and friendly! The hostess on duty last night was very friendly as well and a real sweetheart! She gave us our choices of where to dine since it wasn't packed. Another awesome experience and I'll be back!!! read more

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After a fairly dismal experience this evening with another establishment we were delighted in ending up in this quaint little bistro type venue..from the greeting by our server Ginger and her friendly attitude the time spent there just got better! My favorite craft beer was available..the Boardwalk fresh cut fries with sea salt and malt vinegar were to die for..the Black Tiger Shrimp Pasta Carbonara. Which I enjoyed..the sauce was excellent..my husbands choice of the petite filet mignon was perfectly cooked and the fire roasted corn was right on point! Ginger was a delight and could not have been a better server if she tried..a sense of humor goes a long way with me! In short..this establishment is a keeper and we plan on going back and enjoying a bottle of Shiraz on the beautiful patio! Kudos J Corks!,, read more

Solid American cuisine and a nice, tidy dining environment. The bar is beautiful, and the restaurant offers a spacious patio for al fresco dining. Good for larger groups or intimate dining. Service is a little touch and go, with longer wait times for drink refills and check ins. However, staff is friendly. Overall, I'd recommend it. Solid local experience, and good fare for a decent price. Don't take your money to some garbage franchise restaurant. Spend you're time and money locally at J. Corks. read more

What a great place. The food was delicious and service was awesome. JR our Waiter was really fast and courteous. I have no complaints about this place. Clean very clean. read more

Awesome service, excellent wait staff. Very professional and well trained. Everything on the menu is worth the price.

Went here a few weeks ago. I had the so called espresso rubbed steak dinner. Had no idea it was pre sliced. It was served clammy and tasted microwaved! Not Fresh, for 33 dollars. Sets a new record for pretentiousness and subpar food quality. read more

What a great place! This is another western pa gem. I went here on Valentines Day and it was awesome. We got the calmari which was excellent (its the same as headkeepers because its the same owners I believe). That thai chili sauce cannot be beat. I had lamb and it was drizzled with a mint pesto which was excellent. This place is a real gem because of the exquisite menu and presentation of each part of the meal. I was very impressed! This is a great place for a nice meal. read more

My girlfiend and I were looking for a good place for a quiet dinner, and we found it. The atmosphere was exceptional, and our server was great. She had so much personality but still gave us room to enjoy our meals. The wine list is nice, particularly because there are so many wines available by the glass. This is perfect since i like red and she likes white. The bacon salad is amazing. The filet was also very good. I recommend this place to anyone! read more

My medical school diet is not particularly exciting. It involves a lot of eggs, a lot of mini Reeses peanut butter cups, and the occassional splurge of Chipotle. However, when my husband got a chance to visit he took me to dinner at J. Corks, and that was definitely exciting. We made a reservation for a Saturday night. When we arrived, there was a big (read: loud) party in the main room), so the hostess suggested we might be happier in the lounge. The chairs looked comfier in there, anyway, so that wasn't a problem. Our server was welcoming and very friendly, and did a great job of appearing when we needed something and disappearing otherwise. The wine list isn't huge, but what they have is quite good-- we had a great bottle of Chardonnay. We were very happy food-wise as well. We had: --spinach dip: not the most elegant dish to order, but very good! Great flavor, not too oily. Served with a great pretzel made in-house. --filet mignon: my husband had the filet, which came with grilled asparagus and gorgonzola mac n' cheese. All of it was great, and the filet was grilled perfectly to medium. Even the leftovers were good. --special lobster tail: after perusing the menu, I was going to get risotto and be perfectly happy. But then the waitress came and described the special, which was pretty much all of my favorite things in one dish. Lobster tails with gorgonzola gnocchi, haricots verts and a sweet corn sauce? I can't describe how delicious this was-- I cleaned the plate. The chef actually brought both of our entrees out to us; the waitress said it was because he was especially proud of them, and he should be. All things considered, this wasn't outlandishly expensive, either-- two gigantic (biggest I've ever been served) lobster tails with fancy side dishes for $35 is a steal, really. And with good ambiance and wine to boot, I'll definitely be back next time I get the chance to splurge on a fancy night out. read more

Honestly our service was quite disappointing. For $150 you expect to not have to ask for water, twice. Our waitress was extremely inattentive. The appetizers were very good but the main courses were lackluster. My husbands steak was under cooked and my pasta sauce was way too sweet. When the waitress did come back she smelled of cigarettes so badly I honestly became nauseated. We will not be returning. read more

This place is good for a few cocktails abs that's it! The decor is so 80s. The good was bland, over cooked veal and fatty. Filet mignon was blah. The price for poor good outrageous. I expected so much more. I should have none something was wrong when on Friday night there were just one other table there. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for an early Valentine's dinner and couldn't have picked a better place! Immediately after setting foot in the restaurant, we were greeted by an extremely friendly staff and great service that continued with our waitress, Ginger, who was attentive, friendly, and presented our meals at a great pace (too often I find that dinners feel rushed, or even the opposite. Our appetizer came out very promptly, we were able to eat leisurely before our meals came out, where usually meals are brought 2 seconds after your appetizer arrives. Yet there were no lulls in service - thank you!) The food was delicious! My boyfriend's filet mignon and gorgonzola macaroni was flavorful and tender and my scallops with jalapeño maple risotto was amazing! Great to see unique flavors on a menu without being out of this world. And the honey almond cheesecake? Divine! Will definitely be going back for special occasions in the future. read more

If you live in or around Greensburg, you are likely well aware that 1) there aren't many good restaurants there, and 2) many people living there think Olive Garden on a Friday night is FAAAAAANCY. Fortunately, a few great little places are scattered throughout town, including J. Corks, a lovely little restaurant housed in a cute brick building in downtown Greensburg (it's also the sister restaurant of The Headkeeper, another great restaurant in this town). They have good food, friendly servers, and a nice setting, all of which make for a pleasant dining experience. They have, to me, the perfect menu in terms of offerings: not too few, and not too many. The dishes aren't pretentious, but they certainly aren't your usual American fare. Among their starters, the "Headkeeper Calamari" and "Blackened Ahi Tuna" are some of my favorites, and their salads (especially the "Pear & Goat Cheese" salad) are fantastic. Their current dinner offerings include a variety of fish and meat dishes, along pasta dishes and a small selection of pizzas. I recently had the ahi tuna, which was served with a delicious shitake mushroom-and-carrot slaw and mashed potatoes, but I've also had the "Black Tiger Shrimp Carbonara" (creamy and rich) and I've had a chance to sample other dishes when dining with friends and family (including the filet and salmon). They've got a decent selection of desserts as well--nothing too fancy, but a few tasty things to choose from. They offer seasonal drinks as well as a few staple mixed drinks, beer, and a great selection of wines. Be wary--they are a bit heavy-handed with the liquor in their mixed drinks (but, you know, that's not necessarily a bad thing...). I particularly love their Moscow Mule and they've done a mulled wine in the wintertime before that was just fabulous. Parking is pretty good--there's a garage right behind the restaurant that offers free parking in the evenings and on weekends, and street parking is also available. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining, including a bar/lounge that offers a more casual atmosphere. It can get busy on the weekends, so I recommend making a reservation--I went this past Friday at 6:00 and was able to get a table for 2, but was told (very very politely, which was nice) that we'd need to finish up by 7:30 because of a reservation for that table at that time. Though we were finished and quite content shortly before 7:30, they were still incredibly apologetic when we left (even though we were perfectly fine doing so), and that was nice to see. I'm just happy they squeezed us in at 6:00. The lounge area is a little easier to get seated in, so you can always try for that. J. Cork's is a great little place in a town that's oh-so-lacking of decent restaurants, and it's nice to be able to get this kind of dining experience without having to travel into Pittsburgh. If you're that person who does the "TGI Friday's-Friday, Red Lobster-Saturday, and Olive Garden-Sunday" routine, break the cycle and dine at J. Cork's. It's great for a girls' night out, date nights, or even a nice family dinner, and a lot of business-people come in for drinks too. read more

This place has the best chef. He knows how to mix the most interesting ingredients that taste delicious together. Last nights special Ahi tuna was FANTASTIC!!!! Waitresses are awesome too!!! read more

Went for lunch following an event and I have to say it was great! We got there before they opened at noon and they were gracious enough to let us sit in the shade at a table outside. Our group had the bison burger, club sandwich, a couple salads and desert (chocolate cake and creme brûlée)...there were ZERO complaints! Everything was cooked to order and delivered within a reasonable amount of time. We all agreed that the truffle fries were amazing! Service was excellent and prices were reasonable for what we got. Will definitely go again. read more

I love stopping in to have a glass of wine in a dark room with a good meal. The outside seating is great also in the summer. This is an all around nice place. read more

We came here as out-of-towners for a light lunch. The staff was very welcoming and informative with the menu. I can easily say the food here was the best that I've had in a very long time! While everything was relatively light, I was comfortably full and completely satisfied with the flavors in everything I tried! The lavender and limoncello martini was absolutely refreshing and aromatic! We split a cup of the soup of the day. While the name escapes me, it was a creamy soup which included gorgonzola and pancetta. I would come back for this soup alone. We also split two other dishes so we could keep trying things. The poached pear salad with the goat cheese fritter was honestly the best salad I have ever eaten! The salmon BLT didn't disappoint either. The atmosphere was cute, especially with the old Elks Lodge bar top as part of the decor! I can't wait to go back on a nicer day to eat on their patio. While this is my first review, I can truly say I was inspired to start a yelp account because of the lunch I had at J Corks. I will likely travel the hour's drive there to come back! read more

What a great place in downtown Greensburg! Beautiful outdoor seating.The wedge salad was fresh and crisp. The crabcakes were moist with plenty of crabmeat. Lemon cake for dessert was light and refreshing. We were in a little bit of a rush so we let the waitress know. Everything came out quickly which gave us time to spare. Our server was excellent: she was friendly, personable and knowledgeable. She made the visit a real treat. If you're in the area, put J. Corks on your list. read more

Cute little place to grab lunch ! The patio is lovely. We had the calamari, spinach strawberry salad , salmon sandwich and lemon mascarpone cake ! Dessert was on point ! Service was good and it was nice to see a manager actively helping the waitstaff ! read more

Really good food. The bacon blue salad was excellent. I've never even heard of candied bacon, but it works. Had a tuna steak on top. I had to go back and get it a couple more times. It was the best salad I've had. read more