Cork Wine Bar & Kitchen

2302 Essington Rd, Joliet
(815) 782-4119

Recent Reviews

Melissa Stopka

The only reason we came here to eat/drink is bc our daughter was the bartender and helped create the drinks menu. From the actual drink creation to the chalkboard advertising them.JJC culinary students currently occupy the kitchen so food has been phenomenal, but that’s about to change also.Only an irresponsible owner would need to replace all their staff at once. I wonder why….Work a shift or two and I’m sure you’ll figure it out.

J “JL” L

One of the best places around. Great staff, great drinks, great food, great atmosphere. Everything is reasonably priced as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Bales

I’ve been here a few times and the food has always been great.. service been mediocre. You can get served right away or you may have to wait almost a half hr for another. I always went with bigger groups so the checks were never a problem…BUT going on a Tuesday, writing this on a Tuesday when it’s advertised as half off wings, and $7 martinis(via IG) was not true.. was charged full price for everything.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Maria Villalobos

It looks nothing like the pictures in their website. Their food was not served to look appetizing.It looks amazing online, but they've let the place go down.Sorry, I had high hopes!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Brian Eggers

Good drinks. It had a POP up Christmas bar which was done really

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

S B

This is a little gem. The service and food is always top notch. They have a lot of fun pop ups and the ambiance is something very hard to find in the area. This is by far one of my favorite places.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anissia Cervantes

Issac was the best waiter. Best service ever. Best everything! He deserves a raise!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sunday Funday Brunch

Jamie Watkins

Wow! The holiday decor was on point ??The place is small, but popping. The drinks, food, and service were good. It was crowded, but somehow the staff kept making room for the next guests coming in. Our server was great. He made a mistake, but owned up to it, and we got to order something better! He was super busy ? We got the baked goat cheese and the beef sliders. The sliders are big and come in 3! If you are looking for a quaint, quiet, wine bar don’t come here! If you’re looking for a fun, loud, cozy, wine bar come here! ? ? I only got pics of the decor ?

Taryn B.

I wouldn't recommend this location especially for people of color the place was busy for typical Wednesday but when it was time to be seated host kept giving up the run around promising us a table but kept us waiting up to 10 minutes and when other guests would arrive he would chauffeur them to their seats without hesitation won't be coming back here !!

Jasmine S.

Highly recommend a reservation if you go during one of the popup events. We did not have one, but seats opened at the bar and were able to take a seat. The staff was friendly and they offered food until around 11pm. There was a 20% tip automically added to the bill. We tried a few of their holiday drinks. They had some Christmas music playing to match the decor and around 9:30pm or so on Friday a DJ came to finish out the night.

Coty Perez-Gardner

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 3. Which I would’ve tipped anyway . Sub par place at best.

William Schuch

Amazing fries and sliders. New favorite date night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Sliders, Parmesan Truffle Fries

Ella Hernandez (Ellastrations)

Had a Sunday brunch with the girls and this place was awesome. The servers were great and the food came out on a reasonable time due to how busy it was in the morning. It was a beautiful day so they had their windows open in their store front. The food was very scrumptious and the drinks were very refreshing.Parking: Plenty of parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sunday Funday Brunch

Ashley Lewis

Good food, creative drinks and fun (all decked out Halloween themed decor) atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Parmesan Truffle Fries

Olivia M.

drink, food, staff was great BUT they played deceptacon by le tigre. they get five stars just for that

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