Set in a unique 1906 home, the ambiance resonates from a time long ago. With impeccable service and a robust menu, with flavors originating from the South, we find ourselves going far beyond to track down the best in our seafood and chop selections. Be prepared for one of the best wine and bourbon lists in all of NC, along with a great cocktail selections. We look forward to seeing you. Cheers!!
An intimate destination presenting seasonal New American plates for dinner & Sunday brunch. Based on 609 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
20517 N Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (704) 655-7465
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Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: barrelandfork.comresy.com
Reviews
Tom Szelag
Good food, great atmosphere, classy music, elegant cocktails – this is a great spot. Bonus points for being a bit outside of the traffic congestion of downtown Davidson.
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Tonya Russ Price
Let’s face it, there are certain people in my group of friends, when they tell me they love a restaurant I have to go. We make a plan immediately. It is good to have friends that you always trust their judgement. Barrel and Fork was right on the money from beginning to end. Our server was amazing, I could tell how in tune he was, by not wasting any time with a family beside us and giving us the perfect amount of time before we even ordered. So great service already puts you at ease. Then with course after course, everything was fresh, prepared and executed well. Never during the whole meal, did I think any course took too long and never felt rushed. It was one of the best evenings I have had in Charlotte area. Most times when I visit high end restuarants, I’m not ready to go back immediately, but I plan on many visits to Barrel and Fork, especially with warm weather around the corner with their amazing patio.
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Maggy Castellaneta
Absolutely delightful! Great atmosphere with wonderful cocktails. The calamari was truly delicious, as well as the sea bass. The waitstaff are inviting, the bartenders are entertaining and I will definitely be back!
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Jay Copenhaver
Go see Tyler at the bar! I’ve known him awhile and he’s doing some great things here with the cocktail menu and has a great bourbon selection. Was very impressed with our food as well, we will be back! Pictured is the short rib. Some Blanton’s Gold before hand, paired nicely!
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Jim Foley
Best food experience we have had in a while. We were early for our reservation. Our future waitress, Ashley, introduced herself and kept us updated on the status of our table and took our cocktail orders. Creative and engaging cocktail staff, the most flavorful gnocchi, pork shank with perfectly done grits, veal parmesan on the bone. Ashley was terrific. After an 8.5 hour drive we picked the perfect place to stop.
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Michael Hoffner
Wow!!! Is about all I can say amazing experience staff food and cocktails were all excellent!!!! Will be back….went back the other day and had the bone In fillet it was melt in your mouth great flavor had the same waiter and delivered the same excellent service I can’t say enough good things about this place
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Mike Rufty
Nice quiet old home feel. The scallops are cooked to perfection. The Elk was delicious. The surprise was pimiento Mac n cheese.
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Molly Jane Rivera
My husband and I love this place. It is our go-to for a date night. We love to sit at the bar for a fun splurge of phenomenal food and drink. This place never disappoints. They have the best whiskey selection in the area, the best cocktail menu and great wines. The food is out of this world and the flavors always hit. Fantastic value!! The staff is exceptional, the maitre d is one the of the best I have seen in years (this is a dying art in my opinion). We will continue to go back and recommend it to everyone. Thanks for always providing a great time!
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KJ DeJarnett
Hands down one of the top restaurants in the Charlotte/Lake Norman region. Outside wrap around porch gives a very intimate setting great for a romantic date or special occasion. The food and cocktails are unmatched and worth every dime! This was my third time here and the superior quality is consistent.
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Angela Katsavavakis
We have been wanting to go to Barrel and Fork for a long time now. However, we just went there for our first time. We chose this place to celebrate our Anniversary. We had made reservations to sit at a table, however when we walked into the restaurant we saw friends sitting at the bar. They called us to sit with them, and Erick, the GM, and also the server that they had assigned for our reservation, were so gracious to let us sit at the bar. We had the best restaurant experience in Cornelius. It really felt like something you find in Greenwich Village; everything about it: the old house, the ambiance, the class mixed with hipster, the service, the music, the drinks, the food, etc. Yes, the place is pricey, but it is worth every penny! Or at least, that was the experience we had the night we went there. As we arrived they had complimentary champagne waiting for us, great touch! We continued with plenty of small dishes and each one of them was wonderful. Unbeknownst to us they brought us a complimentary dessert: cheesecake with homemade plums in syrup. It was delicious. The top layer of the cheesecake was like the caramelized layer in crème brûlée. The plums in syrup were tasty yet not too sweet. Just well made and a good combination!!! Now, let’s talk about the drinks: that is the experience; innovative, well balanced flavors, delicious, and fun! The bartender was the attraction of the night: her personality is so big; she immediately reads what you like and prepares the drinks accordingly. I could go on and on talking about our experience at Barrel and Fork, but I better post the photos to speak for themselves. We feel fortunate to have a place like this in Cornelius!!!!!
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