A true diamond in the rough...this wine bar and eatery is located in one of the ancient former industrial buildings of the Depot District. But don't hesitate to get in here, just watch your step a bit. It's dim and romantic with a retro vibe. We ate at the bar which always tends to give a good feel for a new place. There were two barmaids who came and went as they had to serve tables too, but service was quite attentive. We were primarily served by Melissa (I hope I remembered her name right!) and she was so helpful with answering questions. We happened to come on the half price app day** so naturally we tried the Breaking Bread... incredible, easily sufficient for four people to share. It was warm, soft, cheesy and full of flavor. The marinara was delicious as was the blended cheese dip. We took half home and enjoyed it the next day. My husband had the smoked salmon sandwich. It was beautiful to behold, smelled so delectable, and off the charts delicious. After I took a bite I was jealous. I did thoroughly enjoy my BLT+E with a wonderful runny egg and thick fresh tomato. I think I would have liked it better on toasted bread vs. the bun. Everything on the menu sounded good. I had a peek at the brunch menu too. I had a cocktail called the Farm Market which was so refreshing and like a taste of summer which I needed badly on this bitter cold evening. They have a great cocktail list and of course an extensive wine list which is set up in unique categories and fun to read. My husband was happy with his wine. They also have port! Four kinds! Melissa kindly gave me a taste of one and I am SO coming back for a port flight. A word on accessibility- the main entrance has two steps up and there are sturdy grab bars on both sides but you do need to be a bit cautious at the bottom. I was told there is a rear or side entry that is wheelchair accessible. It was way too cold to explore but I'll check it out on our next visit in the very near future. If you're thinking of giving the Cork a try, don't hesitate. It's fabulous. **Yelp advises they are removing Tips (boo) so I'll note again here that apps are half price all night on Thursdays. read more

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The Cordial Cork is coming up in my opinion. In the past they struggled with service and food consistency, but the last ten times I've been over the last two years, the consistency problems have vanished. Best cocktails in town. Not that there is any real competition. Best wine in town, also, no competition. The menu is enticing, offering real New American recipes. The execution and ingredients aren't all super fresh or fancy, but the fundamentals are there. I'm not a fan of their taco tuesday... just not great tacos. Almost all the apps are great though. The Burgers are fairly good. If i was judging the food quality alone, it'd be like 3 stars. But the menu offerings, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service are all boosting the overall experience. The atmosphere is lovely in a historic general store with antique shelves and woodwork. Often live piano music on the weekends. read more

The Cordial Cork has a wide selection of wines and beers, many of them made by the owners. We enjoy the menu variety, especially the Sunday brunch. It's in the Old Richmond district. read more

The service was awful, the server kept forgetting drink orders, she forgot side items that came with the meal, and when asked about them, she would say she was getting it, then return to the table without the item. My guess would be that the server was "under the influence". The food was microwaved and was not fresh, and it was one of the worst experiences I have had in 40 years read more

If you're looking for a pleasant evening out, this is a great choice. I stopped in here after a day of business in Richmond. Located in the historical part of town in an old building with lots of character. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere. They have a vast wine selection, craft beer, and also a full craft cocktail menu. They also provide a full menu of food. I had the bruschetta which was excellent. They do offer wine flights. Which I did have. Offering red wines, white wines, sweeter wines. Pretty much anything that you could want. The bartender Maya was very helpful and knowledgeable.. just a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend. read more

This is a great place with a great food and wine menu including fun wine flights! Service is friendly and quick read more

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Overall decent spot, but I'm sure there are a lot better. Food was decent, nothing great, but decent, service was moderate. A bit slow and nothing memorable or something I'd traditionally comment on, but I will say I was disappointed in overall atmosphere. For the price I don't think I'd return. read more

We eat here often and everything we have tried has been great. Be sure to try Sunday brunch. Service is good but be advised this is not a place to eat if you are in a hurry. It's not super slow but it's a more laid back pace than other places. The spring rolls, pretzel, carbonara, and vegan burger are family favorites. read more

Great atmosphere and a wonderful wine selection. There is plenty of seating at the bar or at tables. They of course have lots of wine but also beer and liquor to choose from. We only stopped for appetizers but they were delicious. We loved the pretzels and cheese! Would definitely recommend stopping in for a drink or a snack. read more

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Every meal I have ordered from this place has been amazing. I am very selective where I eat and I'm very picky. Even meals delivered by doordash have been perfect. This restaurant is locally owned and he takes pride in his work. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates great food and reasonable prices. read more

If you're on I-70 heading East from Indy to Dayton, stop in Richmond and go to the Cordial Cork. Or, if you live in Richmond or are on I-70 West, go to the Cordial Cork. Ok, just go to the Cordial Cork. It's off the beaten path from the interstate but worth the diversion if you have the time. The atmosphere is nice and they have a good wine selection. They gave us a sample of two and we liked both. We ordered the Breaking Bread for an appetizer. It's a French Baguette stuffed with mozzarella and herb butter. It comes with three dipping sauces, cheese, olive oil and a mustard. It's huge! Definitely for all at the table. It'd be too much for two if you were also ordering an entree. But it heated up well the next day. Current price is $10.99. We ordered the Stuffed Salmon for $21.99 to split. It was served on creamy risotto and had shrimp on top. It was a very large piece of salmon. I'm glad we split the meal. The risotto was great. However, it was a bit rich for my taste and I'm not sure I could have eaten it all by myself. Our service was good. Food was hot and prompt. Our server was not knowledgeable about the menu though. We asked her about 2 or 3 dishes and she said she'd never tried them. Finally she admitted she'd never eaten there! We thought that was funny. She did say the Stuffed Salmon was one of the most popular dishes and if she did eat there, that'd be what she'd try. I guess that's a recommendation. read more

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Two words = Breaking Bread. It's an appetizer, and it's amazing. It's an entire loaf of Italian bread stuffed and covered in cheese and herbs, and then it comes with three dipping sauces. It's worth the trip here just for this! The Monte Cristo was also a *chef's kiss.* That sauce made it - I can't remember what it was (a jam of sorts). It was a fork-and-knife kind of sandwich and not something you'd want to count the calories on and oh-so-good! The Cordial Cork has an old-world, vintage, romantic, dark, and mysterious feel. It's family-friendly but also great for a date night. I'd love to come back and visit on a night when they have live music! read more

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Sat at the bar solo tonight. Great selection of wines, but I ordered a double ipa. I got the Beach bum burger and a side of truffle fries. Service was excellent and the food was great. Had some more popular dishes I probably would have tried if I had my other half with me. If your looking for a place you cannot go wrong. Also if you come on Saturday get the Monte Cristo. You'll thank me later read more

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Found this gem while on a business trip to Richmond. I was blown away by the quality of the food. I had the Agave glazed shrimp over risotto and it was amazing! Definitely recommend and will be on the list of stops when I'm in town! read more

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Mediocre food and over priced. the hamburger was small for the price. Also they were out of the draft beer we all wanted and then they were out of the roast beef sandwich that is their specialty sandwich on the menu. Service was fine but waitress wasn't overly friendly. We prolly won't return. read more

This was our first time here, and we are very impressed. We got the Stuffed Chicken with wine risotto and it was to die for. I paired it with a wine flight that was 25% off, which is apparently a special they have on Wednesdays! Our waitress, Hannah, was very attentive and informative. I highly recommend anyone check this place out! read more

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Service not good. Took forever to get our food. Bread was cold and tasted stale. Everyone was disappointed in their food. read more

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Very cute restaurant! Service was great. Not too busy when we went. Several tables were filled, but not noisy and easy to have conversations with those at your table. Food was great. We tried the armadillo bites. Very flavorful. I got a wine flight and burger with truffle fries. My husband got the stuffed salmon. Everything was good. We were a little disappointed with the size of the tiramisu cheesecake for the price. read more

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The Monte Cristo sandwich was worth the drive from NJ! It's only available during Sunday brunch despite the website saying it's always available and being closed on Sundays. The website needs to be updated, but the food and drinks are great. read more

A delightful find! Everything was fresh and outrageously delicious. Bartender couldn't have been more welcoming and sweet! Thought about our experience our days! read more

Loved the Chicken Cordon Bleu! Great atmosphere! Will go back everything was awesome.

Came here for Mother's Day brunch and it was so so good! Our service was great, the food was yum, and our experience was amazing! Isabelle did an amazing job and can't wait to come back for the mimosa flight! read more

Wow, I was really impressed by this place! At first I was a little confused as to why a place like this doesn't have a website (only a Facebook page) where anyone could easily access the menu, call the restaurant etc. I was also confused as to why there was a separate cake shop company within the restaurant. Once I found the menu on Facebook I was intrigued by the vast amount of wine/beer/cocktail options, sorted by region, available compared to the very few entree choices. But I'm not too picky so I easily found a delicious entree and cocktail option. I tried the Chicken Pasta Caprese and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend. I also had a Cherry Cordial Coffee cocktail. It was very different and I'm glad I tried it, but I think I would try something else next time. The Cordial Cork also works with Lisa Cakes and had several cheesecakes and other desserts on display in a case. I was too full to try a slice but they all looked good! I didn't think a winery/tap room/bar/restaurant would work out with a separate cake shop as well, but it does. What a unique market. I really enjoyed the overall vibe and atmosphere inside. The service was also fantastic. This is a perfect location for a romantic date or small gathering/party. There were many wine bottles on display along with cakes on the left wall. I also saw that there was a live music set up. Hopefully I can return really soon! read more

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Absolutely love the Monte Cristo sandwich! So delicious. The atmosphere is fantastic also & love that they play old classic music. Highly recommended! read more

So exciting to see Richmond with this new addition! It's located in a pretty cool neighborhood and there is nothing else like it. Lot's of great flight options and food options. I tried the cacio o pepe from the menu. It was good, but I am very picky with my cacio o pepe and it had a different flavor. I would definitely recommend a trip by though! I want to go back and try a few more items myself :) read more

We had our first date night in a year & we've been wanting to try this place. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint in any way! The atmosphere was wonderful, the service was fantastic, & the food was absolutely delicious! If there is anyone out there that is debating on trying them just go. You will love it! It's a hidden gem for sure. We will definitely be back! read more

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Richmond definitely needed a little more class and Cordial Cork certainly delivers. From dinner delicacies to amazing desserts to a rather extensive wine menu, this little spot offers a change from the typical chain restaurants plaguing the town. I can't speak to the main menu, but every dessert I've had has been fabulous! The wine menu is very broad and you're likely to find something you'll love on the list. I also like the flights CC offers, which will give you an opportunity to try something new. Plus, you get to gaze upon the walls filled with wine bottles while you dine. It's a popular place on the weekends, but definitely worth checking out if you're near Richmond! read more

We went for the Sunday brunch. Yes, they are doing that again in spite of the hours above saying they are closed Sunday. The drinks were quite good, but service and food, not so much. Service was very slow, even though the place was mostly empty when we arrived. I had the Salmon Benedick which was way too salty, like really over the top. Also, the biscuit waffle is described as crispy on the outside and soft inside. At least after having all the other stuff piled on top of it, it was neither. No crispness and generally chewy, not soft. Overall, we were disappointed and won't be back. read more

One of Richmond's gems. Actually, I would even say it is the best bar in Richmond. Extreme hustle from the staff is a coming sight. The menu has a few delights that you must try. The max and cheese is pretty legendary, and for good reason. Armadillo eggs are great, but if they are busy, they might arrive lukewarm. Really great wine selection and a few good spirits as well. Several local beers also. The atmosphere is very lively when they are busy. A charming place for a daye, or bring a group. They are quite friendly and professional. Enjoy! read more

Short staffed, so making allowances...very friendly...cocktails not consistent...olives miniscule...food dish missing components but not notified out of stock until serving without items...surf & turf skewers small, steak overdone, brussel sprout still hard, scallops smaller than olives but tasty...not sure I'll return... read more

I came here today with my husband to celebrate my birthday. We weren't aware they had brunch (we had only been there during dinner hours) so we decided to give it a try. I had the E Street Wrap which consisted of eggs, bacon, spinach, a nice spicy cherry sauce and guac (wrap was tomato basil). It was a fantastic choice, especially for someone who is trying to eat healthy. What was not so healthy was obviously the tiramisu I ordered but I LOVED it as usual. It was the main reason I came, honestly! And of course I got the Electra red wine which is fantastic for sweet wine fans. Nick was our server and he was such an attentive guy. He was very friendly and conversational, which is something that is definitely lacking in servers these days. He made sure to give food recommendations and check in on us. Even the bathrooms are kept quite nice and decorated! The owners must care about every single detail of their restaurant and it definitely shows. Must come back soon! Highly recommend to anyone. read more

The food is great. They have vegan options for my wife too! I can't wait to get the new burgers!

A nice surprise, The Cordial Cork. I would come back again, and I reccomend checking it out. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food is delicious, I had the Bruschetta and ate it all. Wine was good. All around a good place and worth checking out. Have a glass of wine and relax. Worth checking out! read more

This is my first and last experience at the Cordial Cork and I was not impressed. The wine and beer choices were on point, as well as the servers, but there were many issues with the service. The waitress we had was attentive, but after you wait for 25 minutes for a flight of wine, it makes you rethink your choice of drinks and locations. Also waiting 45 minutes for 4 cold entrees and 1 small cold appetizer, in a restaurant that is not by any means busy, is uncalled for. I am frankly disappointed in this experience and the lack of timeliness with the kitchen staff. My suggestion for the amount you pay for, what they consider a good meal with good drinks, you can go to another location for a more belly warming experience. Comedy at the cork is what it should be known as. read more

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I was served by a maiden called Mimi, Her scarf was a lovely blue. Our meal a delight, tasted just right...until the total was due. Mimi gave me a smile, then all seemed worth while.... I'll be back next Saturday night! ** I wrote this poem during dinner with friends on 6/26. Mimi...our server, was amazing. The food was delicious and we all had a great time. Thank you Mimi for always making our meal memorable! You rock! read more

Menu has expanded recently- everything I've ordered thus far has been excellent! Favorite app is the cheesy bread bowl, freshly baked bread with melty cheese, meant to be shared, perfect with a glass of red! Wine flights give a generous pour and are a great way to get a taste of several varieties before you choose your favorite full glass. Perfect ending with one of LisaCake's bakery confections! Cute decor, nice attentive service. I'll be back again and again! read more

Order a Manhattan and it was a little off, Then I ordered old fashion, no cherry and no orange peals? Two young women running he bar, no fault here,, management is lacking! read more

Fantastic little place that had a wonderful take on Eggs Benedict which included Salmon. Cozy with great servers and a bartender that came up with some fun drinks! read more

I love this place !!!! As an Italian , it's like having a drink with Frank Sinatra...a dream come true ! GREAT service from our bartender Bennett... fantastic food , and the wine ... Bellissimo! read more

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This place is our new favorite in Richmond. The atmosphere is scruffy-sleek, the staff is professional and pleasant, the wine is awesome, and the food is terrific. I'm always running into people I adore, so it's also a social thing. They've obviously been listening to their customers and have improved the menu. It's definitely not an eat-and-run place. Be prepared to chillax with your people and savor the evening! read more