Cork Bar & Kitchen

$$$ • Wine Bars, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
2302 Essington Rd, Joliet
(815) 782-4119

About Cork Bar & Kitchen

Cork Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant restaurant known for its friendly and attentive staff, making it a popular spot for both casual visits and special celebrations. The establishment boasts festive decorations, especially during events like the Halloween pop-up, which creates a lively atmosphere with themed drinks and spooky vibes. While some guests found the food and drinks to be a bit pricey, many praised the unique and delicious craft cocktails, including the popular paloma and Ghost face margarita, although some have noted inconsistencies in drink preparation.

The food menu features appealing options like the standout flatbread and various appetizers that have received positive remarks. Guests have enjoyed the attentive service, with staff members going the extra mile to accommodate special requests, such as storing birthday cakes and providing extra silverware. Overall, Cork Bar & Kitchen offers a fun dining experience with a mix of good food, unique drinks, and a festive atmosphere, making it a new favorite for many visitors.

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Cork Bar & Kitchen Reviews

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209 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
66%
4
9%
2
6%
1
19%
Food
3.9
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
3.9

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Booked their candle making & bouquet class. Purchased tickets in advance. The night before, I get a credit card alert for a refund in the same amount. I went to look at my tickets for the event, which are now gone. The event is removed from their Insta. But I didn’t receive any email or notification that it was canceled. I tried calling. No one answered. I showed up the next morning. The bartender was really nice and said she thought the event was still on. She apologized for...read full review

We went today at noon to their brunch, didn’t have mimosa flight available , wanted a loaded Bloody Mary didn’t have the loaded opted for the regular no olives and no lime nothing in it. I was going to order the skillet no chorizo they were subbing with the chicken instead. I’ve been wanting to go but will not be back. We pick places based on food and drinks on menu the things we went there for were not available. Service was good they add 20% to our bill for a party of...read full review

Overpriced drinks. The whole experience was over rated. What’s the point of a reservation if we have to wait 25 mins after our time to sit- then we had to sit together at the bar after he tried to sit us outside in the sun…Then told us a bigger party was coming and honestly they didn’t have 10 people. Waiter told us since it was an inconvenience- the first round was on them. Ya $45 for 3 drinks- they didn’t cover it, they didn’t even remember what he was saying. Probably...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 11PM
Wednesday 4 - 11PM
Thursday 4PM - 2AM
Friday 4PM - 2AM
Saturday 2PM - 2AM
Sunday 11AM - 10PM
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