Driving through Montgomery, AL on a cross-country trip and stopped in because the menu looked appealing and we always try to support local, family-owned businesses. The atmosphere, staff, and menu selection did not disappoint. This small business may be struggling from the impacts of COVID, so we cut them a break. The homemade Cesar salad (dressing) and fettuccine Alfredo were delicious, the Cleaver chicken sandwich and crab/lobster mac were average (on the bland side and came out luke warm). The staff was very accommodating and even created a kid-friendly version of the fettuccine Alfredo for our picky eater. We would stop in again! read more

Great food and service! I like their farm to fork menu, serving local produce and supporting local farmers

This was our second brunch visit and although the staff is friendly, the food wasn't good either time. The shrimp and grits was really soupy. The French toast tasted like regular toast. The egg and shrimp omelet had no seasoning. The hash was spicy but no flavor. Maybe the dinner is better... read more

The awesome happy hour is totally worth it. Drink specials and half off appetizers. The pork belly is a must. I get it a few times a month

In traveling the US, we've experienced some excellent meals and some not-so-great. YELP has always steered us well. Cork & Cleaver lives up to its rating and reviews. Excellent cuisine! I had the kale and avocado salad and added grilled salmon. It was perfect! My husband had the grilled pork chop with roasted veggies and instead of potatoes, he had their Brussel sprouts and kept commenting on how delicious everything was. The chop was grilled and seasoned perfectly, as was the salmon. We took home a slice of their cheesecake and again, it was delicious. Well Done! 2 Thumbs Up! read more

First time here. Went for Sunday Brunch with a group after church. The service was extremely slow and unsatisfactory. The food was good but not great. The prices are not reasonable for the quality of food ser Went again last Sunday afternoon and the service and food was much improved from my first visit. We had a group of 16 and the server did a great job. read more

Cork and Cleaver has a nice environment, laid-back, friendly staff, great bartenders and a wonderful menu. I thought 30A was the only place we could get decent Shrimp & Grits + Chicken & Waffle breakfasts but Cork and Cleaver hit both out of the park! Great place for any meal.. read more

The lobster and crab Mac was amazing. They also had live music on the patio which was nice.

Pleasant atmosphere, outside dining. Sunday brunch. Cleaver hash was a bit boring. Cold potatoes with good flavor but needed to be crunched some and peppers were scarce and raw, not sautéed. Sauce was good. Needed some toast or crusty beard for the sauce. Best part of it. read more

Quaint atmosphere with excellent cuisine! Brunch is a must! Try the chicken & waffles with bottomless mimosas!

I've been here twice. And I will not be back. The servers are friendly, and the food is decent. But they are incredibly slow. Both times I waited over an hour for my meal. The second time, it took 20 mins for a beer and I saw my chicken sandwich sit on the counter for 15 minutes before it was served. read more

I've been here twice. Both times, the service was surprisingly slow. The servers are friendly, and the food is decent. But I waited over an hour for my meal both times. The second time, I watched my chicken sandwich sit on the counter for 10 minutes before they brought it to the table. Likely will not come back. read more

The food is good, but a little misleading. The Conecuh tacos would be better described as potato tacos with a little conecuh. Service was ok. read more

Visiting Montgomery, had dinner outside on the patio tonight. We started with the Caesar salad, very good, I don't normally eat the croutons but these were awesome. My girlfriend had the Ribeye, and even well done it was great. Full of flavor and tender. I had the sirloin, very good. The star of the show though...THE RISOTTO! Holy mother of yummy side dishes! Wow, trust me, even if you order a dish not served with it, ask them to make it for you. Had a bottle of Resiling, excellent wine! Took creme brûlée and bread pudding to go for dessert. Both were delicious. read more

I had a great brunch here with a group of coworkers. I got the breakfast sandwich which was recommended by the server and it was a great sandwich. We picked this location for our outing because of the bottomless mimosas. The mimosas were delicious. I would recommend not going during a peak time if you want the best service. It's a popular place and can get busy. read more

The food was delicious and the waitstaff was attentive. I would definitely return if I'm back in the Montgomery area.

We were on our way to Gulf Shores and decided to stay a night in Montgomery. We decided to try out the Cork & Cleaver for a late dinner and some cocktails. It's located on the back side of the shopping center, on the corner with plenty of parking. It's rather small on the inside, with an open kitchen and fresh plants on each table. We were seated immediately by the hostess who was also our server. I ordered the Old Fashion, based on a review I read, and my husband ordered the Cucumber Gimlet. Both cocktails were very good. My old fashion had a nice, orangey flavor but was cloudy - not sure what was in it to make it that way, but it was still a good version of the cocktail. We skipped appetizers and went straight for entrees. I had the bruschetta chicken with roasted potatoes and broccolini. The tomato and balsamic topping on the chicken breast was really tasty and there wasn't too much cheese, just the right amount - I hate it when places go overboard on the cheese! The chicken was a little on the dry/tough side, but that's common with chicken breast. I think a nice marinade would help, or pounding it flat before cooking. The roasted potatoes were perfect. My husband also ordered those and he agreed - nice and crispy on the outside. He ordered the filet, but subbed the Mac & Cheese since he can't have dairy. He said the filet had a really good flavor. We didn't have dessert, but instead had a second round of drinks. All in all a good meal. read more

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Pretty good! Wish I could have sampled happy hour while I was here. The service was a little slow, but I expected this since it's a new business. I hope to try it again next time I'm in town! read more

First my friends and I had to wait 45 minutes to get sat because as soon as they open they had reservations only which made no sense...we finally sit down we get our drinks and we literally waited for a hour for breakfast food. One friend ordered conecuh tacos with no onions or peppers and it was pre mixed with those items and she wasn't satisfied...my shrimp and grits were okay the grits were very lumpy and way too much onion and peppers..and my other friend ordered a burger with fries well done and the waitress came over here with a attitude when I asked why 3 tables that got sat after us were given there food first...she blamed it on her well done burger and when it got to the table the egg was dirty from the griddle the burger was so well done it was burnt and had no flavor at all. This place is too expensive for the food to be like it is and the service to be so shitty.. everytime we said something wrong our waitress tried to justify why it was wrong...her name was Alexandra. Never tried to help just had an excuse everytime. This place and Coosa cleaver are too overrated and tastes and bad in service to be open. I will never be back to either place read more

My wife and I stopped by as we were driving through Montgomery, and were so glad we did! The food was great, and the people were super friendly. I had the salmon with roasted potatoes and brussel sprouts. My wife had tuna nachos. We both loved the food! If you're in the area, this place is definitely worth checking out!! read more

Ribeye is cooked the way you ordered and delicious! Fried green tomatoes with crawfish roulee is amazing. Waitress is super nice and friendly! I'd recommend this place to any person craving for a nice hearty steak cooked right! read more

Favorite dinner and happy hour spot in Montgomery. Never had a bad experience or meal and have tried several menu items.

Great atmosphere and beer selection. We were a party of four and hit it on an off night. It was our first time and we are looking forward to a warmer and more flavor entree's next time we go. The old bay fries are outstanding! read more

Omg! This is definitely now one of my favorite restaurants. This visit almost did not happen. I was coming into Montgomery from Tuscaloosa and the initial restaurant we were going to (La Jolla) was booked with reservations. They told us it would be over 2 hr wait (there were about six large tables empty) which is fine... should've called... but there were two stools at the bar that could've been put together... no one bothered to ask... so we googled and yelped and found this place...this restaurant was much more packed but the friendly staff encouraged us to wait as it would not be very long wait... we were also encouraged to wait at the bar if we wanted .... the bar was very comfy and the bartender (chris) was very attentive so we ended up eating there to let other groups get the tables. Food was incredible... prices were extremely reasonable and staff super friendly! Would definitely recommend!!! Oh did I mention the drinks! Epic! It's a must! read more

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First and foremost, I love the staff here. They are so nice and welcoming from the time you walk in the door. Service is top notch. I like that it's a smaller facility it can still host a group. I had my birthday brunch there with about 8 people. I have eaten lunch (Seafood Macaroni & Cheese was tasty) and dinner, but my favorite is brunch. They have $14 bottomless mimosas and they are good mimosas. They don't try to cheat you on the champagne just because it's a deal. Shrimp and grits are pretty tasty and filling. I would honestly make a weekly trip. read more

Not sure what happened. Nice facility/ambiance, however the food was not good at all. A raw burger, raw and/or burnt brussel sprouts (not sure how that's even possible) and our food came out at different times. I feel as though something may have happened to their chef that night, and they enlisted the bus boys to cook. What was specifically irritating was that our server (also the bartender) acted as if nothing was wrong and paid most attention to the bar. read more

My new favorite place! I eat here at least twice a week. The shrimp scampi is AMAZING! The old bay fries are delicious.

The owner and employees were very nice. But the food was not worth the $17.00 that I paid. The hollandaise Sauce was the pits. It was thick as paste and tasted terrible, tried to remove it from the food. Left a terrible after taste. Had to ask for a refill on the coffee, the potatoes were warm at best. I may wait a while and see if they get it together and try it again, but will leave the hollandaise sauce in the kitchen. read more

Great stop! Food was delicious and the servers are wonderful. The patio is great to sit outside. We loved the shrimp tacos and Caesar salad with chicken! read more

I tried this place after reading the five star review...I should have paid more attention to the one star review as my experience was similar. Ordered a burger mid-rare but got one very well done. Beers I ordered never came. Took two bites and left it behind. Never got a chance to complain to my server because she never came back. Watched a couple of tables leave due to lack of service...I finally gave up and went to the front to pay my check and leave. This place is kind of new...I may try it again in a few months. read more

Despite some of the negative reviews we went for lunch today and were very pleasantly pleased. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. My husband enjoyed the fish tacos and old bay fries and I ordered the beet salad with salmon. Both dishes were excellent, perfectly seasoned and the proteins came out hot and delicious. I'm so glad we dropped in and we'll certainly be back. Maybe even for brunch. We were notified that they serve brunch 11-3 on Sundays. read more

Seriously disappointed with the level of customer care. My friend and I met for lunch here today. He ordered a Cobb salad with salmon. After placing the order the server came back to the table to inform us the store had ran out of salmon. She suggested the trout for $2.00 more. He then asked if he could get the trout at the same cost as the salmon, since afterall the restaurant ran out. She declined at first and he requested to speak to management. To our surprise the manager declined and went on to say the "trout costs around $12 per pound and the salmon is significantly cheaper and that the restaurant is not going to eat the cost for him to have the trout." My friend then reiterated, for $2.00 the company would not eat the cost. He again stated no, we won't. I sat quietly and listened to the exchange, but told my friend we could leave, because in my opinion this is subpar customer service. We could have easily paid the 2 bucks, but it is the principle that matters. He never once apologized for not having the product which was ordered. After our food came out, the server never once returned, except to bring the check, hence her $1.00 tip. Pitiful... This is a place that I actually enjoy. I have brought clients, friends, etc here but today they have lost a customer, plus a potential returning customer. We truly felt undervalued, and I spend my money where I am appreciated. All over $2.00...unbelievable. Very disappointed. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my brunch at cork and cleaver this Sunday! I got the eggs Benedict and was very impressed with the quality of food and promptness of service. Our waitress, Beth, went above and beyond to ensure a good dining experience! read more

The Shrimp and Grits was amazing! My friends and I loved the mimosa service! However...our server Elizabeth barely checked on us throughout our meal. We had to physically get up and have another server fetch her for us. It would be understandable if their was a full house but unfortunately there was not. The manager, Adam, saved our experience with amazing customer service despite not being our designated server! The Cork and Cleaver deemed to be a very lovely brunch spot for a first time customer! With the perfect server, you're in for a treat. read more

This is a great place to come to watch the game or just spend a little time with friends. A casual atmosphere, the staff is always friendly and helpful. The menu changes a little bit over time but everything I've tried is tasty and well constructed. read more

Everything was great, & the staff was prompt, polite, engaging, friendly, etc. We had a great dinner. Our food was delicious & came out hot, which I loved. read more

I live right around the corner and didn't realize this place had replaced Michael's Table--it is kind of hidden. I treated the office to lunch and they picked this place and I was pleasantly surprised. Four burgers were ordered, fish tacos, and an oyster po' boy plus loaded fries as an appetizer. My burger was perfectly cooked and tasted great with the onions, jalapeños, and sauce. Though the jalapeños could have been spread out a bit more over the burger. Others claimed they enjoyed their food. My side of fries were good but not as good as those ordered as an appetizer. A red cabbage slaw was enjoyed by others as a side along with sweet potato fries. We had excellent food, reasonable prices, and good service. I plan on taking my wife out for dinner some evening to see what their dinner menu is like and try a craft beer or two. read more

Danielle Friday and her crew at Cork & Cleaver are wonderful. Hunter was our server and he was both charming and knowledgeable. The food, drinks, and ambiance were outstanding. If you are anywhere near Montgomery (living or visiting) you MUST go. You will not be disappointed. read more

Made initial reservation day prior for 10 people. Changed to 15 the night before. Arrived at restaurant with seating for 10. Eventually seated remaining 3, although wait staff almost provided adjoining table to another party. Ordered food which took a long time to receive. Most had finished meal prior to all in the party receiving their food (40 minute duration). Waiter apologetic and free meals and discounts offered. Food was OK. Communication by staff prior to and during visit was very poor. Kitchen too small to prepare many meals at once. Do not go here with a party larger than four. read more

It's not bad. Decent drink selection. We ordered a few thinks and everything was pretty greasy. Good service.