We have been here several times.It our Date night... It was a little bit busier due to it being a Saturday and cold out, but the food and atmosphere are always perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Ribs Steak \u0026 Eggs, Jumbo Dry Pack Scallops, Caesar Salad, Elk Rack
R
Went there last night and everything was exceptional. The service is Terrific, the cocktails were amazing and the food was exceptional. Our table was having a little bit too much fun but the staff was great and made us feel welcomed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bkxy
We had a great experience. The wild boar was really good. We thought about stopping in a few times in the past, never got around to it. Super happy we came in. Service was good, atmosphere was cozy. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dinah Weiss
Service was excellent, food was awesome!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Jannenga
We always enjoy going to Barrel and Fork. Great service, and alot of fun at the bar! Bartenders know their stuff! We sat at a table with a friend and the service was excellent. Prices are higher, that seems to be the rate for a higher end restaurant. Food was amazing! I had yhe scallops with butternut squash risotto.
Joe Jukofsky
Had a great Birthday dinner here last night. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was great. I had the Filet and it was cooked perfectly. Probably one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life. The bar drinks were also good. We loved the unique bar glasses. I will say that the risotto was not as good as I heard it was. If anything it tasted old like it had been reheated too much in the microwave. Their prices are high that's for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Arey
Absolutely phenomenal! From the atmosphere to the delicious food, this place is amazing. We absolutely loved the Wagyu Ribeye. It was by far the best steak I’ve ever had. The service was superb. We honestly cannot wait to go back! Thank you all so much for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Lewis
Best restaurant in Cornelius
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Shein
B&F delivered an outstanding restaurant experience last night - the food was delicious, and the service was attentive, timely, and kind - highlights of the dinner included the egg rolls, pear salad, and the ribeye. A terrific meal - tip of the cap to the Chef and his team.
Eclectic eating. Great service. Can be loud if there are large groups there. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hallie Andrew
Amazing experience from start to finish. Great atmosphere, staff and food. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Slater
First time dining here and our server Ryan made the night exceptional! Extremely attentive to us, catering to every need, made sure we were taken care of the entire night! Will be returning and asking for him next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M G
Outstanding dinner, dessert and service-everything was great. Flavor! The atmosphere is lovely and the management and staff go out of their way to make dining a memorable experience. A gem in the Cornelius/Charlotte region. Great mix of music also. Update: Feedback: I need the restaurant to offer more chicken and fish options and less pork/beef. This is such a great place but I am submitting an adjusted review (3 years later) after realizing we have stopped frequenting the restaurant due to their limited dining menu. Cocktails are still solid.
Craig Joset
I’m honestly disappointed to write this because I’ve been a big fan of Barrel & Fork since 2022. We’ve been regulars for years — the atmosphere is always fantastic, and the staff are wonderful people. But lately, the food has been so hit or miss that it’s hard to ignore.
It feels like no one is actually tasting the dishes before they go out. The menu changes often, and unfortunately, the best items keep disappearing, replaced with less successful dishes. I miss the days when you could count on fresh fish over that incredible risotto — even the risotto doesn’t taste as fresh or flavorful as it used to.
The past three visits, I’ve ordered fish, and each time it’s been a disappointment. The halibut was inedible, and my husband’s salmon was just okay — definitely not up to Barrel & Fork’s usual standards. The Wagyu meatball appetizer, though, was excellent. I’d recommend sticking to meat dishes or simple appetizers like calamari until things improve.
The drinks have also gone downhill. I tried their new gin cocktail, which the server said was the most popular on the menu — but it was oddly milky and not enjoyable. Please bring back Ghost of Shiloh — it was by far your best drink.
Barrel & Fork, please get back to what made you great: consistent quality, well-executed fish dishes, and those classic favorites that made people fall in love with your place in the first place.
We have been here several times.It our Date night... It was a little bit busier due to it being a Saturday and cold out, but the food and atmosphere are always perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Ribs Steak \u0026 Eggs, Jumbo Dry Pack Scallops, Caesar Salad, Elk Rack
Went there last night and everything was exceptional. The service is Terrific, the cocktails were amazing and the food was exceptional. Our table was having a little bit too much fun but the staff was great and made us feel welcomed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great experience. The wild boar was really good. We thought about stopping in a few times in the past, never got around to it. Super happy we came in. Service was good, atmosphere was cozy. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Service was excellent, food was awesome!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always enjoy going to Barrel and Fork. Great service, and alot of fun at the bar! Bartenders know their stuff! We sat at a table with a friend and the service was excellent. Prices are higher, that seems to be the rate for a higher end restaurant. Food was amazing! I had yhe scallops with butternut squash risotto.
Had a great Birthday dinner here last night. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was great. I had the Filet and it was cooked perfectly. Probably one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life. The bar drinks were also good. We loved the unique bar glasses. I will say that the risotto was not as good as I heard it was. If anything it tasted old like it had been reheated too much in the microwave. Their prices are high that's for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely phenomenal! From the atmosphere to the delicious food, this place is amazing. We absolutely loved the Wagyu Ribeye. It was by far the best steak I’ve ever had. The service was superb. We honestly cannot wait to go back! Thank you all so much for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in Cornelius
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B&F delivered an outstanding restaurant experience last night - the food was delicious, and the service was attentive, timely, and kind - highlights of the dinner included the egg rolls, pear salad, and the ribeye. A terrific meal - tip of the cap to the Chef and his team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Eclectic eating. Great service. Can be loud if there are large groups there. Great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing experience from start to finish. Great atmosphere, staff and food. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dining here and our server Ryan made the night exceptional! Extremely attentive to us, catering to every need, made sure we were taken care of the entire night! Will be returning and asking for him next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding dinner, dessert and service-everything was great. Flavor! The atmosphere is lovely and the management and staff go out of their way to make dining a memorable experience. A gem in the Cornelius/Charlotte region. Great mix of music also.
Update: Feedback: I need the restaurant to offer more chicken and fish options and less pork/beef. This is such a great place but I am submitting an adjusted review (3 years later) after realizing we have stopped frequenting the restaurant due to their limited dining menu. Cocktails are still solid.
I’m honestly disappointed to write this because I’ve been a big fan of Barrel & Fork since 2022. We’ve been regulars for years — the atmosphere is always fantastic, and the staff are wonderful people. But lately, the food has been so hit or miss that it’s hard to ignore.
It feels like no one is actually tasting the dishes before they go out. The menu changes often, and unfortunately, the best items keep disappearing, replaced with less successful dishes. I miss the days when you could count on fresh fish over that incredible risotto — even the risotto doesn’t taste as fresh or flavorful as it used to.
The past three visits, I’ve ordered fish, and each time it’s been a disappointment. The halibut was inedible, and my husband’s salmon was just okay — definitely not up to Barrel & Fork’s usual standards. The Wagyu meatball appetizer, though, was excellent. I’d recommend sticking to meat dishes or simple appetizers like calamari until things improve.
The drinks have also gone downhill. I tried their new gin cocktail, which the server said was the most popular on the menu — but it was oddly milky and not enjoyable. Please bring back Ghost of Shiloh — it was by far your best drink.
Barrel & Fork, please get back to what made you great: consistent quality, well-executed fish dishes, and those classic favorites that made people fall in love with your place in the first place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
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