Food is pretty good but kind of heavy and pricey for the environment. We went home hungry and didn't want to have to spend over $100 to fill our bellies and have a couple of drinks. read more

Worst experience ever. Do NOT bother going to this restaurant. Extremely rude and unprofessional management. Food was small and bad. We had terrible service and were asked to leave our table bc we over stayed our reservation. Half of our party still hadn't received our dessert!!! HORRIBLE!!!!! read more

Hugely disappointed after wanting to go to this restaurant for two years. Our out-of-town guests who are foodies were so polite as the four of us endured a completely disappointing evening of the worst food I recall having at any restaurant. And relative to quantities prices are high so even IF the food was delicious it probably would have been over priced for most people though we don't hesitate to spend for exceptional food. Preceding the food, the waitress spoke so fast under her mask that she was largely unintelligible to all four of us AND she would not help our guest with adjustments for her food allergies; very rude. A woman who may have been the manager - who was very familiar with the kitchen - finally helped with our guest's dietary preferences but even that resultant item was marginal, though the effort that that courteous waitress (or manager?) was appreciated. The best part of the evening was our gracious foodie guests, who could have been critical, bit their tongues and expressed appreciation that we tried... and mistakenly believed the restaurant reviews. Never again to Cork and Fork and thankful that the valley offers many far superior options. read more

This restaurant had really good accommodations. The blackened wild salmon tacos were delicious. We did have some order issues since we didn't read the menu clearly. Overall, the service, ambiance and food (also the mocktails) were amazing!! read more

Went for brunch today with my wife. Had the egg white frittata, sourdough bread and the steak tacos, mimosa & cappuccino. Everything was excellent. Sat on the patio, very pleasant & peaceful. Live entertainment a plus. Highly recommended. Looking forward to returning to try other menu items that caught my eye. read more

We sat at the bar and shared several of the small plates. Everything we had was delicious. The bar was so cute and our waitress was phenomenal. read more

We made a last minute reservation for a party of 12. We were given a beautiful table. Unfortunately, we had a time limit for dinner. Our server not only managed to get us all fed with delicious shared plates, she got us out with 10 minutes to spare. We had a fun meal and really enjoyed our great food and service read more

Attitude is weak, food is overpriced and not top quality meat. It looks empty every time I drive by.

The portions were fairly modest. But the overall quality of the food was not that great. I was disappointed with the experience.

More like 3.5/5 stars. We ended up getting the lobster shooters, deviled eggs, crispy cauliflower and goat cheese bruschetta. As for the drinks, I got a la Quinta desert blond and the gf got a chardonnay. Everything was delicious and executed fairly well...except for the lobster shooters. Don't get me wrong, I love me some lobster, but the fact that half of the shooter glass was butter, was kinda weird. I mean, only paula deen would find it acceptable to shoot butter... Lol The goat cheese bruschetta was my favorite... Rich and plentiful. I guess we were lucky, apparently you need reservations for this place and we walked in at around 6 and found seating at the bar... We checked OpenTable and saw that the night we went was completely booked out. Everyone around us got pizza, so if I come back to this place I might try one. Also, I feel like pizza might have been a brtter deal, since they are roughly the same price as the other tapas, and you probably get more food with a pizza. read more

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I've eaten here about 5 times over the past year, but no more... Midweek dinner for 2 was $100 with 3 glasses of wine and meh tacos. I've had so many better meals elsewhere in the desert at happy hour for half that amount. Service was good, hostess was okay this time (2 previous times we felt insulted just showing up for dinner). Food is good, but way over priced. No selection of wines when the part timers leave town. Wow...you're a wine bar, silly. It's just not what it used to be, time to close or clean up the place! Used to be a great vibe, no mojo now. Adios. read more

Very disappointing dinner. I treated my mom and her neighbors who are locals. Service couldn't have been more off. Took forever to get cocktails and order dinner. Then prior to the dinner arriving my guest ordered a glass of wine. It never came. We asked for chilies with the pizza which arrived almost after the pizzas were all eaten. My guest asked a second time for his wine and after not receiving it , finally got up and got it himself. At that point dinner was all done. I had him get me a glass as well so he wasn't drinking alone. At a minimum they should have comped the wine which they didn't. We couldn't get a to go box for the leftover pizza and we were never checked on the entire dinner. The restaurant was crowded but not packed. In fact the table next to us was empty. It is Coachella weekend but again nicely booked but not full. There is no excuse for the lack of service and attention. The food was good not great. I would give it another chance based on food quality but after this experience would not return. read more

Creative menu with comforting ambiance! Server Gizelle went above and beyond and the espresso martinis are phenomenal!

We walked out!!! We were ignored at the door the waitress saw us and didn't great us. She finally came and sat us at the bar and we were ignored as well by the bartender so we walked out! Poor service never going back. The place smells. The bar glasses were dusty and dirty. So disappointed. read more

ordered the salmon. Waitress said they did not have any potatoes (what) so she said i could get a small salad with citrus dressing. Well i got about 3-4 ounces of salmon on a small bed of mixed greens..no dressing..$24.00. I asked the waitress if this was my salad and she said yes. Don't mind paying for good food with appropriate quantity...won't be back! Bummer, I was looking for a good, new restaurant. read more

We have been meaning to try Cork and Fork for sometime, due to a friend craving about the food. We finally went there this last Sunday for dinner and from the minute we talked in we were kindly greeted and opted for carseats. Our waitress/bartender was Kayleigh (sp?), she immediately poured us water and explained the Pri fix menu, the plate sizes and poured me a lovely French Rose. Our dinner was amazing and we cannot wait to return and try more items on the menu. We started with the Ahi Nachos and truly the best I've ever had, gorgeous presentation too! We shared the crisp Brussel Sprouts, salmon, Scallops and Bread pudding. We were not overly stuffed, we felt we had the right about of food. The tastes and preparation was all perfect. I feel reservations are probably a good idea as the space is small and quaint. read more

Cork & Fork is one of our faves whenever we are in the area for the weekend! We've been several times and each time is just as good as the last. You cannot go wrong with the lobster shooters.... Not only is it tasty, it is also nicely presented (the li'l forks get me every time). The goat cheese bruschetta is delicious.. so many great flavors that blend together just right. This place really gets the mouth watering and i do the happy food dance with every bite. read more

Oh My God. Not a fan of Scallops, polenta or Brussel sprouts. Not they are my favorite foods when I come here and the bread pudding may be the best deserts you have ever had. Great service, nice wine flught. read more

I thought I left a review for this place before but I guess not. I found them during a Covid trip to the desert and have returned every visit since. The lobster shooters are my favorite but all of the food is amazing. Wine and cocktails also great. Will keep coming back! read more

This was my second time here and the place just keeps getting better. That bruchetta is totally off the chain, makes me want to order another just to take home and continue to savor the experience. Love the small plate menu, it makes it great to share and try a variety of culinary experiences! Can't wait to visit the area again and go back to Cork & Fork! read more

This place is still going strong in its new location. Very nicely decorated inside and they now have a full bar for drinks. We had the Prosciutto and Burrata appetizer that was excellent. Bread was crispy, cheese was great and the drizzle was very tasty. We also had Expresso Rubbed Pork Tenderloin which was delicious. Sat on a bed of white sweet potato purée that made for a great dish. We have always like this place and they continue their excellent food tradition at the new place. Service continues to be excellent. There are small plates and also there are chef's plates, which is not the size of a traditional entree. This suits us personally, but beware of this before you go. Prices appropriately match the plate sizes. read more

I celebrated my birthday at Cork and Fork and couldn't have been happier. Great food. Wonderful service. Fabulous wine. Make reservations because scoring a last minute table is impossible. It's always busy and for good reason. read more

I really don't leave reviews for places but felt like I had to. The hostess was the one who greeted and sat us promptly. My girlfriend went to the restroom for a couple minutes came back and we sat with the menu for over 15 minutes without seeing a waiter come by our table. In that time we overheard a server tell the hostess he's waiting for the rush, watched another table be sat and assisted by their server immediately, and another table right next to us being checked on. I made eye contact with the servers several times and not once were we checked on. Safe to say we left. Definitely a bummer because we've been wanting to try it but definitely won't be back. read more

Was seated in the corner after asking for the booth seat. Immediately I saw a dirty knife on our table. 4 mins later she sat a couple at the booth next to us. She then came back and asked the other couple what they wanted to drink. She came back with their drinks. Still hasn't asked us what we wanted to drink. I waited 7 more minutes. She never came back. We got up and left. Horrible! read more

Food used to be great with Nice flight selection To pair with food. No more. New location is nice but food bad and service worse. Too bad. read more

Love this place for all the reasons - food - service and ambiance. Never fails to leave me satisfied and it has become my new go-to local eat and drink stop read more

BE AWARE!!! They charge 4% surcharge when paying by credit card. This was not disclosed to us beforehand and is illegal in California (if not disclosed). We came to the new location (loved the old one) and the ambiance is not the same. It didn't feel warm/welcoming at all, maybe also has to do with all the bright (almost neon) lightning. Food came out way too fast even though it wasn't busy. Everything felt rushed. Had a salad to share among other food, the portion was tiny, the small bowl was only filled on the bottom. Ordered cocktails, they were delicious but $17.50 each, the price was not shown on the menu (all other items have prices on menu), which almost seems a bit sneaky. The only positives: the food was good and our waitress, Keyla, was fun to talk to, very attentive and helpful. Overall we will not be back, as there are too many negatives. Very disappointing as we absolutely loved the old location. read more

What a great find. This restaurant is small but the ambiance and food are great . We had the Margherita Pizza and it was delish! Not too much variety but enough to enjoy! Try the Brussels they are delicious!!!! read more

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Great food! The pizza's are delicious! Great service and beautiful new location! There is also live music!

My wife and I ate dinner here recently. We ordered an appetizer, the goat cheese bruschetta. It was alright but nothing amazing. Entrees were the lobster risotto and the Korean pork belly BBQ sliders. The risotto was not fully cooked and lacked flavor, it really needed salted and the lobster was just meh. I think this dish would greatly benefit from something acidic, and more seasoning. The pulled pork sliders were sort of more of the same. Nothing super flavorful that would leave me coming back for more. Portions were very small and I left feeling hungry still. We also ordered drinks, my wife a glass of red wine and I had the pickle ball punch. Might be somewhere to grab a drink and small bite to eat but I would skip this place for dinner. read more

Great service and in a nice environment. The food portions were not very big but very good quality food and left room for dessert.

The best meal this week! 5 = food 5 = service We ordered several small plates and larger plates. Everything was delish. Ahi Poke Nachos had the wonderful blend of flavors including togarashi aioli, wasabi caviar and sesame seeds and the fried wonton skins were perfectly crispy. Their soup of the day was cream of mushroom. It's the best mushroom soup I've had in a long time. Flavorful. I'm guessing several types of mushrooms. Grown up grilled cheese and lobster sliders. The grilled cheese came with braised short ribs which were very tender. Lobster BLT was bursting with flavor. Can't go wrong with bacon, right? Finished the evening off with two delicious desserts: Sunday Sundae and Apple Crumble. The Sundae was topped with salted caramel gelato, ganache and candied pecans. Great service. Will definitely come back here again. read more

Love this place! Been once and hope to go back. The wine was amazing and the food was delicious. Love the ambience, only issue I'll say is the service, as it took a while to be seated when it was not busy. read more

Went during Restaurant Week & ordered off of the Specialized Menu. Food was tasty, nicely presented, came out perfectly timed & on hot plates. Our waitress was nice & gave me an excellent recommendation for Wine. 2011 Moss Roxx Cabernet. She also advised me that the top of the list of reds is lighter & gets heavier. Maybe that's common knowledge but I don't pretend to be a wine snob. Haha... Reasons it's not quite a 5 Star in our book: It was a tad warmer inside than my husband & I like to dine in. He rarely complains & he ended up making a comment to me about it after. The loudness of people talking & enjoying their food in a small restaurant is quite loud. My vocal chords need a rest now after trying to have a conversation with our friends. :-) Don't know how that could be remedied... Bottom Line: We'll go back again another time...maybe during happy hour to check that out. read more

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We came here to celebrate my birthday and were not disappointed. We had the lobster shooters which were delicious and a good amount of lobster for a small price. Didn't care for the pizza - it was overcooked and bland. The scallops were delicious. Our server was wonderful and I'd definitely recommend - for the lobster shooters alone! ;-) read more

Not impressed Entree delivered in a chipped bowl plus replaced with another order which was the same but looked totally different than my first pass Happy hour Chardonnay couldn't drink! Husband ordered the lobster penne with practically no lobster in the dish! So disappointed with the entire experience read more

The service from the start was so amazing, Caylee and her staff are so a attentive and aware of the customers. It was our first time, we will definitely be going back probably tomorrow :) good is fantastically flavored! read more

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Our first time here getting take out and we could not have been happier The lobster mango salad was to die for The goat cheese bruschetta and side order of dates just divine. Also ordered a pizza that was so delicious We will be back!!! read more

We took the advice of other Yelpers and hunted down this small restaurant in La Quinta for tapas and vino. We arrived right at prime time, 7 o'clock and had not made a reservation, since our plans were a bit up in the air. The hostess graciously welcomed us and got us a small table for two immediately near the door. We really liked the Vegasish decor with a cool all black interior punctuated by bubble lights and a chalk board with the specials of the day. Lots of couples and foursomes were already imbibing and enjoying the small plates. The interior was quiet and cool, just the thing after a long day in the hot sun of Palm Springs. There was a lighted plaque above our table that indicated that the restaurant had started as a wine club. This inspired me to peruse the wine list vigilently and I chose a French champagne. The champagne arrived in a large glass, and the tiny bubbles ascending up the sides looked like the bubbles dangling from the lights. We wanted more than a small plate, and have different palates, so I ordered the shrimp tacos, and my honey got the beef sliders. The shrimp tacos were petite, but filled with lots more pieces of shrimp than usual, and I am assured that the beef sliders were tasty. This place is in a strip mall, but a small one, and is close to a man-made lake nearby. read more

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Food is good but pricey. And on top of that they now charge 4% on your bill if you pay with credit card. I just think it's ridiculous. So won't be coming back. read more