SOLID and very very cute place. It's tiny and we were lucky to get a table so, probably expect a wait. This is my 2nd time dining in Brooklyn in less than 4 days and I just love it. Brooklyn is so awesome and just cool. The food is VERY tasty and flavorful. I had a salad but it wasn't basic or boring. It had grilled peaches and some cheese and was just damn delicious. For my entree, I had the steak and eggs, Korean style. Fitting since I am Korean! The skirt steak was so flavorful and the kimchee rice was pretty authentic. Nice to have the egg on top. And the portion was a good size, which I always appreciate. For dessert, we had the famous Steve's Key Lime Pie. It was good, but I don't know what's so famous about it. It was good but nothing to rave about. The price was very well worth it and the service is very friendly. I want to go back! read more

My friend Pam lives in Park Slope. She was impressed, that I, a concrete jungle jockey made my way to Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood. To be more accurate, this SF resident took the train from his plush hotel in midtown to Brooklyn. And only after disembarking at the Borough Hall exit and walking several blocks to Atlantic Avenue did I jump on the B61 bus to Red Hook. How's that for dedication? So here's the deal. I was supposed to meet another friend at this location but she wasn't able to make it so instead of wasting the reservation I said, "F*ck it. I'll come out to Brooklyn." The location is a little hard to find. As I wandered around the neighborhood I could hear the Coke bottles clinking as an ominous voice repeated over and over," Warrrrriooooorrrrs, come out and plaaaayyyy....Warrrrriooooorrrrs, come out and plaaaaayyyyyy..." Yes, that evil line from the 1980's "gang movie" replayed in my head over and over as I walked down Van Brunt St. cautiously peering over my shoulder every couple of minutes. Mind you. I'm not afraid of walking, I'm just cautious when I venture to some foreign place. Found the location and was greeted by a friendly man with glasses and a beard. I was promptly seated by another and patiently waited for my friend to arrive. Now, here's where things start to go awry. My server was this hipster looking gentleman with a scruffy beard with what looked like a "rat's tail" peeking out from under his cap. Now he wasn't really rude. He was just indifferent and distant. Smile at me you fricking moron! Do you realize that I just spent an hour on public transportation to find your establishment? You my dear "waiter" and I use that term loosely since in my mind you were just a warm body. Perhaps you and your lover had a spat earlier? Maybe your puppy died? Well, I'm sorry but when I have a bad day I NEVER let it affect my customers/clients let alone my co-workers. You suck. Period. And I hope your hipster clothes shrink way too tight so they don't fit. You left a foul taste in my mouth. Like OJ and toothpaste, you just don't belong. My wine was o.k. and you really didn't give a rat's ass if I ordered anything. Your apathetic attitude told me enough. The meatloaf thank god was good. Great comfort food on a cold night. The man that brought out my food and suggested the special, bless your heart, was kind and thoughtful. A pleasant individual. My chocolate dessert. Heaven. My bill. $105 + 15 tip wasn't bad for two people but I have to wonder about the prices. - Mussels were good. Steamed, flavorful, and plenty for two people although I personally ate 99% of them. - Meatloaf = contentment - Chocolate cake w/raspberry sauce, soothing and rich. - Server with the rat tail and hipster hat with bad attitude = crappy experience for me. Thankfully my friend was a great conversationalist and a sweetheart. She more than made up for our server's lack of a personality. I don't know if I'll make it out to The Good Fork again. I normally stay within the confines of Manhattan but with friends living in both Williamsburg, Park Slope, and Clinton Hill, your establishment may pop up on my list of places to re-visit when I'm back in town. Improve your service, focus on your customers and this review may be revisited again in the future. read more

Excellent meal. When my friend from Manhattan [who rarely comes into Brooklyn..I'm talking special occasions only] asked me and my boyfriend if we wanted to go to The Good Fork, we were all for it, since we only live a short bus ride away. We made reservations the day before, which I would definitely recommend as we were seated right away and the place filled up quickly afterwards, with a constant stream of people waiting for a table. We ordered the crab cake [just one] appetizer and the scallops to start. The crab cake was perfect, with big chunks of real crab meat, but an extra one would have hit the spot. The scallops were good, but nothing remarkable. Three of us ordered the steak and eggs....which were pretty fucking amazing. I think I even heard my friend's friend mutter "this is orgasmic" under his breath. Yea, it was that good...that kimchee rice....mmmm mmmm. Can I have that everyday please? My better half had the duck confit which was equally as delicious...the duck was perfectly seared and tender. We decided to get dessert to see if there was anything on the menu that wasn't delicious and well, um...there's not! We ordered 4 out of the 5 desserts [the chocolate cake thingy being the only one left out] and we devoured them all, even as it became "unbutton the top button of your pants time"...you know what I mean? Order the bread pudding. Just do it, for real. It's big enough for 4 people to split. I could sit here and critique the decor, but really, if that's the only thing you can find something negative to say about a restaurant, then I think they've done a pretty good job at satisfying you. And satisfied we were...deeply. You coulda rolled me home. read more

I've been wanting to go to this place for a while and it was definitely worth the wait. If you are going to go, definitely write down the address on a piece of paper. You might walk up and down the same block a couple of times and pass it without knowing. But as soon as you walk in, it's like you leave the world (and the questionable neighborhood) behind. Red Hook is... well... interesting. I have a car so it works for me but I'm not really sure how the NY Times deemed it a popular TOURIST destination. I digress... Let's start with the service, which was gracious and kind and attentive. I spilled an entire glass of wine all over the table, the floor, my friend, and the owner came by in a jiffy with a towel and smiles and jokes. (Little does he know that spilling is somewhat of a specialty for me.) The food was scrumptuous. We had the crab cakes as one of our appetizers and I can't remember what the other one was - it was over a week ago and I can barely remember what I had this morning for breakfast, sorry. We got the "steak and eggs" of course which was ridiculous and the ravioli which melted in my mouth. We ordered some chocolate lovely thing for dessert because there was no resisting at this point. The people next to us got some confection that almost made me pass out from looking at it. All in all, amazing dining experience. Can't wait to go back. I'll drive! read more

Getting to Red Hook is no easy feat. It's quite a ways away from my humble abode but every time I sit down for dinner at The Good Fork, it's well worth it. The burger is to die for--preceded by the dumplings which are out of this world and the scallion pancake. The staff treats you like family and they know just the seat for me--in the back by the patio. The decor makes your feel like you're at home and who doesn't love that?! read more

Well, I'd read about this place a bunch. Mostly from the reviews they list on their website. So I had some expectations going into the meal, which is unusual for me. I also knew what I wanted to order before I got there (thanks menu on the internet!). Ordered the dumplings for a starter, which were delicious. There was a tasty sauce as well. Then I had the "steak and egg" and my home companion ordered the shrimp risotto. Both meals were top notch. Really freakin' good. They had a very long wine list ( I must reserve judgment because I did not partake), but they did have Six Point beer which is delicious. We also had a delicious little flourless chocolate cake. The service was also excellent. Our waiter was friendly and sincere and seemed to time his table side visit quite well. I am going back here again. Bar none. The food alone would bring me back, but it's also a really neat restaurant. The interior design is quite beautiful. A little hand crafted, a little Asian and a little American in its design qualities. It's neat. Go to this place. But slowly and in an orderly fashion. Let everyone get a chance. read more

Finally came here for brunch this past weekend, and everything from the service to the food to the overall atmosphere was A+. Their burger and arugula salad were perfect. I can't wait to come back and sit in their cute garden once the weather starts to cool down. read more

The Good Fork Pub - Garden out back - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good Fork is what you look for in a neighborhood eat - good food, comfortable atmosphere, notable wine selection, and friendly, attentive staff. This is your neighborhood joint (wow, sorta sound like guy fieri). After a somewhat cold day at the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens way back when, friends and I decided to trek over to Red Hook to warm up at The Good Fork. Owned by a husband-wife pair, the restaurant evokes "family" as soon as you walk in. You can tell that there are quite a number of regulars, couples, families, and everyone in the middle. Note: we ordered a lot of food! But every dish was worth it. Appetizer: "Steak and Eggs" Korean Style - The four of us split this main dish as an appetizer. I actually really don't like ordering this dish in any restaurant because it is really the best when made at home and eaten straight out of the frying pan. But this version was really good! The skirt steak was really tender and there was enough kimchi in there to make it really a kimchi "boggeumbap" or kimchi fried rice. Dumplings - The chef said that she originally wanted to put this item on rotation but people kept asking for it so she could never take it off. It's the version I make at home too - really meaty and yet light. They pan fry it until just the right amount of browning. Definitely recommend trying it. Mains: Apple-braised Wild Boar Shank - something that looks like it came out of the Flintstones, this GIANT piece of meat was so tender it just fell right off the bone. The pickled apples cut through the meatiness of the boar and the bacon, and the creamy grits and mustard green gave a nice sort of sauce to the whole dish. Gnocchi - perfectly fluffy and light! It looked like such a simple dish but I guess that's really the mark of a great chef. Seared Duck Breast - I think I prefer mine a little rarer but it was still really good. Kumquat is a new taste I'm learning about but the dish again was excellent! Very rich and filling. Fluke - A light fish dish with fluffy white meat! Dessert (because that's always room for dessert): Steve's Key Lime Pie - The key lime pies are services by Steve's and is really amazing! I never thought I was a fan of key lime pie but this has converted me to a loyal fan for sure! The Good Fork is a restaurant that features an international menu, each with its own roots. The kitchen masters everything from Korean to Italian to French techniques. Next time you're in the area, be sure to drop by and getting a taste of homey comfort food from all over the world! read more

Indifferent. Indifferent service. Indifferent eggs. Nothing spectacular and not worth a "special" trip to Red Hook. The best part of the afternoon was dancing to "Call Me Maybe" on the street corner, while waiting for Arecibo to come pick us up. read more

Pretty good place. Saw that the owner make dumplings that kicked Bobby Flay's butt on Throwdown on The Food Network so I decided to come down and give it a try. The dumplings are very good, the chicken dish with mashed potatoes are also amazing. It's a cute spot with beautiful patrons and just as a heads up its a tad fancy so at least wear a polo shirt if not a button down and bring a few extra dollars because its a bit on the pricey side. If you're taking mass transit the B61 bus stops right at the door step and if you're looking to do something after walk down to the Fairway super market and get one of the best views of the Statue of Liberty you've ever seen (come June 18th you can also walk to Ikea for some cheap Swedish furniture as well). BTW they're only open for dinner (I made the mistake of going there on a Friday around 2 to find they weren't open) and I'd highly recommend reservations if going after mid week (we had to wait about an hour) read more

S is for Slow. L is for Low speed. O is for "Oh, our food is finally here" W is for "Well, it's pretty tasty, but honestly?! $13 for 4 chunks of 'grilled' watermelon that, I'm almost sure, had seen no heat? WTF! ...sauce was delicious, though." What does that spell? read more

A group of us went on a quieter night, so we were able to sit comfortably in the backyard area, which was nice. Our waitress was friendly although she made a little bit of a stink about splitting the check evenly with a few credit cards. We split a few apps and each had an entree and split desserts. The apps we had were pretty good (dumplings, croquettes [$11 for 3 of them though, yikes], and mussels), and most people seemed to like their entree, however in my opinion everything was severely over priced, which is why I am giving it the low rating. I had the gnocchi which was ok but there were only like 10 of them in the bowl, for $18, and there wasn't enough sauce to make it as decadent as it should have been. Keep in mind, I wasnt expecting Applebees portion sizes, but the quality should have been better for the price then. As for the desserts, we had the buttermilk panna cotta, which had a sour taste to it, and the strawberry rhubarb crisp was alright but not if you know what a really good strawberry rhubarb tastes like. Overall a pleasant experience but really overpriced, especially for a Brooklyn restaurant. read more

Great place in Red Hook area, several cool spots on this quiet stretch. Food was terrific and different, service was spot on, I believe she might have been stoned but couldn't have been nicer. Try this place !!! read more

Just so lovely. Run by a husband/wife team. Let's start at the beginning...walking though the door. The husband has the front of house gig and he does it soooooo well. He is welcoming, accomodating as he can be cause the place is cozy and you can just feel he wants everyone that enters the door to have the best experience possible. Not always in NYC do you feel that nice welcoming vibe, but here you just get it in spades. You can tell there are many regulars because there is a lot of hugging and kissing amongst staff and diners upon entrance and exit. I've only gone here twice so no kisses or hugs for me but that is ok....maybe next time. I sat close to the kitchen/bar area which was fine by me because I was able to spy the big, beautiful St. Germain bottle on the shelf of the bar and also got to eye the meals being served. It all looked so excellent. What to select I wondered? Well let me tell you. I ordered a lovely St. Germain cocktail....some SG, some presecco and some club soda. Quite possibly the most refreshing, yummy cocktail every invented. The bartender came over and delivered it to us. He wanted to know how we like it. Who gives you this type of attention these days? Let's get to the food. My friend, Mary, and I ordered the dumplings, the yummy delicous dumplings as an appetizer which by the way kicked Bobby Flay's dumplings' ass when he challenged the chef (the wife) to a throwdown. For mains, I ordered the Korean style steak and eggs and Mary ordered the seared duck. We both enjoyed every bite and really wished Mary's husband, Stephen, would have been with us because he would have love this place, but poor Stephen is back in Scotland working. We did not have desert even though there were some tasty sounding choices. I will definitely come back here. The quality is top notch! PS - If you try the St Germain and you love it as much as me, travel across the street to LaNelle's and get a bottle for yourself to bring home. read more

I found myself outside of The Good Fork during dinner time and wanting to go in, regardless of the fact that they're menu didn't have a plethora of vegan options (I'm vegan...). I went in, the backyard was lovely + peaceful as could be. The waiter I had was amazing! When learning I was vegan, he told me he would put together a plate just for me! Apparently, they had some vegan dumplings hidden... The plate itself was a tofu scramble, a good amount of asparagus on top, guacamole, oh! It was fantastic. And the blood orange margarita...even better! I really can't recommend this place enough. It felt like the staff did everything they could to make sure my company and myself had a great experience...but without trying TOO hard. read more

The Good Fork was great when it opened. I had some amazing meals there in the past. Unfortunately that was the past. My two most recent meals at The Good Fork were anything but spectacular. It appears that things have been sliding downhill ever since Ben and the Mrs. defected to Park Slope. The space is still as cool as ever, and the staff are super friendly. I did not like the rock hard Agnolotti that were the special one evening, and I made the mistake of ordering Head Cheese as my app on another evening. Perhaps the boss will read this review and realize that they are neglecting the place. read more

The bad first: The location...you have to pretty much take a cab or bus to get from any of the trains to Red Hook. The decor...trying to be kitsch, trying to be "old" Brooklyn, trying to be eclectic...comes out as a wierd mess (bottles in the walls, sliding doors, patio, fake tacky flowers, exposed brick). The food: The food is fantastic...there are Korean undertones; but, at the heart of the food it reminds me of "old world/old New York" cooking. The portions are a good sized, the entrees are about $15-$22, great desert options...with tip for 2 it came out to $100 for 2 appetizers, 2 entress, 3 cocktails, 1 desert. The shrimp scallion pancakes are delish. I had the roasted beet salad which was alright, nothing to write home about. My entree was the seared duck with a duck confit with lentils, cherries and artichoke that was delish. My friend had the steak and eggs Korean style; but, opted for tofu instead of steak. For desert we shared the key lime pie which I think is from local famous guy in Red Hook that sells them out of his garage. The cocktail menu is very refershing...lots of lemon and mint based drinks. CALL AHEAD AND MAKE A RESERVATION! You don't want to travel all the way to Red Hook and not get to eat. read more

We went as a Birthday surprise for my husband. The host staff was wonderful in helping me completely blind-side him - as he had no idea we were going here. We live in Red Hook, it was dead of Winter (post-really-big-storm) and he thought we were just out for a walk. **Hee Hee** Needless to say, even while this is a "nice" place, we came in way underdressed and they were welcoming regardless of our wearing snow-boots and down jackets (and of course, my goofy all-the-rage lioness hat, complete with ears, huge nose and whiskers. AND, oh yeah . . . jiggly eye-balls too.) The place was packed - and it's pretty tiny and narrow. I was a little disappointed, as even though I'd made a (secret) reservation, we had a bit of a second rate table . . . a little too much in the path of Serving Staff, and at the intersection near the tiny back end bar. Lots of foot traffic . . . Still - we were glowing in the fact that I'd successfully surprised him for his birthday and were excited to celebrate together. We ordered wine and starters - followed by main dishes. Honestly - both were fairly good. BUT - honestly again a combination of things somehow didn't quite "Wow" us, or even "almost Wow" us. The food was good (not wow), our Waiter was rushed and overly busy with other tables (we felt the energy), the food servings are the "tiny" type you get at more "expensive" place and we had a crappy seat even while we had a reservation. We live 5 blocks away, and we've never been back in 4 years - not because it was a horrible experience (it was not horrible, it was actually "just okay.") - BUT, because it was "just okay" and for the price, we'd rather have great. Quite possibly the menu, staff, environment, etc would all be better if we returned - after all it was only one a one shot experience . . . so, to be fair I'd have given it 3.5 stars if yelp allowed. read more

Came here for brunch last week with my fiance. We sat down when the place was nearly empty and quickly placed our drink and food orders (we did our menu research on the way over). As the place began to fill up we saw food that we ordered arriving at tables that were seated MUCH later than we did. As this wait became 45 minutes I asked the waited about our appetizer and also our main dishes. He went to check, 5 minutes later the main dishes appeared and 10 minutes after that our appetizer arrived. Also, not ONCE were we asked about a refill on our drink order. We ended up getting more drinks at another Red Hook establishment. For the amount of money being spent, I assumed the service would have been better. The food was OK. The one drink i had (the beergharita) was delicious. read more

I had the tofu version of the steak and eggs. Now I've eaten a TON of tofu in my life and have very strong opinions about soft tofu, mostly that I don't like it's texture, but this was amazing. Delicate, delicious, and so good I had to keep smacking the boyfriend's (good) fork away. I'd schlep to Red Hook anytime someone is willing to pay for a meal here. read more

I've been to Good Fork multiple times and, generally, it's been a nice experience and an enjoyable menu. However, they're off their game when it's busy: that delicious dish you had on a Wednesday will take twice as long and taste half as good on a Saturday. The appetizers come out quickly, but you may blow through your bottle of wine before the entrees come. Go during the week for the best service and quality. UPDATE 4/2010 I stand by my mid-week assessment. I had the deliciously thin pappardelle with some reasonably-priced, barnyard-smelling gamay and it was heaven. UPDATE 8/25/10 I live in Red Hook now and go to Good Fork at least once per month. Each time has been a pleasure. I can't get enough of the dumplings and the asparagus starters. We always end up seeking out the wine we have at local wine stores because GF's recommendations are so spot on to our taste. read more

For an excellent meal, get the dumplings, pork chop or cod, and a key lime pie! -The dumpling skin had a great texture, and the filling was full of flavor. -The pork chop was tender and juicy. And I loved the cauliflower. -The cod was cooked perfectly and had a nice sear. -The key lime pie had the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I say skip the steak since it was lacking any real seasoning and was a bit on the chewy side even though it wasn't overcooked. And don't get the chocolate tres leches. It sounded good on paper but the actual product just tasted like a wet, muted chocolate cake. The service was good and the host was friendly, and since the restaurant is small, there is no real waiting area. We had to wait for a little bit in the hallway and definitely felt like we were in everyone's way. One waiter seemed really annoyed that we were standing there, but the host told us to wait there! Good thing he wasn't our waiter though. read more

After watching The Good Fork featured on the Food Network couple years back, it has always been on my Yelp "to-try" list. So, couple of weeks ago, the BF and I finally headed over to see what it's made of. We were pretty hungry, so decided to try out a few starters (korean pancake and dumplings), but to our disappointment, they were both just mediocre, at best. However, the saving grace of the night was the steak and eggs. Well marinated short rib over kimchi rice topped with a sunny-side up egg. Hearty, delicious, and really hit the spot. read more

Once you're sitting inside Good Fork and look around, it feels a bit like being inside of a dining car of yore back when they had tablecloth service on long glamorous train rides to exotic places. The wood paneling curves above head, and mirrors line the restaurant slightly above eye line. The crowd feels convivial and young-ish -- half native Red Hookers and half folks on dates trying to impress who can afford a nice night out. Good Fork falls squarely on the nice side of locally sourced cooking. The homemade pasta had a nice bounce in the tagliatelle a la carbonara and the arugula was the most intensely bitter nutty thing I had since eating in Rome. Fried green tomatoes, the night's special, was panko encrusted and deep fried, the batter light and crunchy around a tart tomato base. It feels redundant to say something deep fried was delicious, but it was. The crabcake. Yikes. Get it. Decidedly crabby and the best crabcake I've had in a long while yet. So I loved everything else, but I was pretty disappointed by my side of kimchi fried rice which I had fantasized as being a melding of onions and whatever other goodies with kimchi gently mellowed by the frying. I'm Korean and I like my kimchi full strength, but the kimchi in the rice smelled aggressively fishy and untamed by the cooking process in its tartness. Perhaps with a fried egg over it to temper the acidity it might have been better, but the plate didn't take advantage of cooked kimchi which acquires many layers of competing flavors with the mellowing of its edges. Oh, the dessert menu? Pass. We only ordered the flourless chocolate cake, but if it's mushy underwhelmingness is any indication of the other dessert menu items, I'd give it a pass and take a nice stroll to another place to indulge. Still, a lovely night out in all, and I would most definitely return to try out the dumplings I didn't have a chance to order. read more

Stumpled upon this place randomly when i was in the area and was extremely impressed! Between two, we had house made kimchee and scallion pancakes as sides, stuff squid as an appetizer and entrees we had the oxtail tail pasta and Korean steak & eggs. Everything was delicious! Our scallion pancake was a little doughy, but still good. For the price of the pancakes, i expected better. The stuff squid portion is tiny... but the puree that came with it was absolutely amazing. I almost licked my plate. Our entrees were perfect in portion. The oxtail pasta had the perfect bite and just right on sauce. Korean steak and eggs came with kimchee rice and argula salad. We ended the night with olive oil cake. read more

We had dinner at the Good Fork on a beautiful summer evening. Sitting out in the backyard we started with crabcakes, which were fabulously tasty and almost "meaty" in the level of crab. For our mains we shared the unbelievable risotto a la Green Eggs and Ham. I've been there twice now and had to get it both times...it's that good! Peas, crispy serrano ham, perfectly cooked risotto. Seriously amazing. The dumplings of course are so tasty - I've purchased them at Brooklyn Flea before and love them. For dinner I had pork belly and it was just so luscious. I love the atmosphere here - feels like you're definitely dining somewhere nautical. The staff is great and all in all, I just love dining here. read more

Felt rushed because they were about to close for the dinner break I guess .. the prices are a bit high for simple things like dumplings . read more

The Good Fork Pub - Great food .. good coffee - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went here recently for my sister's birthday and since then I have not been able to stop thinking about the dumplings and the crabcakes!!! The dumplings were amazing... perfect skin and delicious filling. The texture was different than what I am used to when it comes to dumplings. The crabcakes were ridiculous... full of plump crabmeat with just the right amount of breadcrumb to stay together. These two items were the highlights of the meal and for that alone it gets 4 stars. So why not 5 stars? My entree was meh. I ordered the Korean steak and eggs and it might be because I have Korean food from Korean restaurants on a regular basis but it was absolutely nothing that I couldn't either make at home or get for way cheaper in Manhattan Koreatown. The steak was seasoned with kalbi flavoring and that was served over somewhat bland kimchi fried rice. A sunnyside egg (or was it poached? i can't remember) sat on top with a little arugula salad on the side. I mean, i finished it, but I wouldn't order it again. I also tried my sister's skate dish and that was a lot more unique and delicious. All of my other friends seemed to enjoy their dishes and our dessert of apple tart with vanilla ice cream and key lime pie was a good way to end the meal. Service was good, not great. Our waiter seemed a little hoity. Decor was cute. The place is really small and dark and had a very mismatched-homey-kind of feel, especially the back garden area. There was an old record player on which we could play their random (and often deformed) records. I would come back here often if it weren't for the crazy trek to get over here. Had to take a subway then take a bus then walk. Most people we asked had no idea where this place was. Best bet is to print out some directions and call your local Brooklyn car service to get you there. read more

The Good Fork has one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen at a NYC restaurant. I came here for dinner a few weeks ago, and then had to immediately come back for brunch 3 days later because it was such great food in such a magical atmosphere. At dinner, I drank the blood orange margarita. It was not really as blood-orangey as I was hoping it would be; it more just tasted like a normal margarita. Delicious, but sort of disappointing. My friend and I shared the dumplings, which were out of this world, and then I got the Steak and Eggs Korean Style. THIS WAS SO DELICIOUS WOW YUM PLEASE ORDER IT. Overall dinner here was amazing. For brunch three days later, my boyfriend and I shared the bibimbap and the chiliaquiles. The bibimbap was absolutely wonderful, and the chiliaquiles were braised in some ridiculous orange-ish sauce (maybe pumpkin seed based? I can't remember but I was obsessed with it) and the dish was topped with crumbled fried pork skins. YUM. The Good Fork is a little off the beaten path since it's only really accessible by bike!/car/bus, but that makes it so much more special. It's a wonderful place to take parents, to have a birthday brunch, or to have a date with a friend or significant other. read more

I really loved this place. The service was really friendly and helpful, to start with. I'll be back here for sure, because I enjoyed my overall dining experience, which was due in no small part to the great service. It's very cute and small, would be a nice place to take a date. The food was excellent. I had a pretty simple comfort food meal, pappardelle with lamb ragu and ricotta. I loved the texture of the pasta and the lamb ragu wasn't gamey at all and in a very good sauce. The side of roasted brussels sprouts was also simply prepared, but had great flavor. Everything tasted very fresh. And side note: it's really not very hard to get to, considering everyone comes to Fairway or Ikea these days, most taxi drivers should know where that is. The B61 drops you off right in front of the place, too. read more

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD. This was such a surprise. I went with my fiance and his sister and sister's boyfriend, and we had a totally delicious meal. A few of us tried a braised rib (I think?) special with kimchi. I had the steak and eggs with kimchi rice. We also started with some delicious dumplings that we couldn't get enough of. Crowd is... interesting. Eclectic. Fun. Ambiance is... close, intimate, romantic. The chef here is magical. That's all... read more

Wow. What is everyone eating? Did we have a really off day? I've been for dinner and most recently for brunch. Dinner was not memorable, and brunch was just bad: I ordered bibimbop, which was regular white rice with three strips of beef and an egg mixed with smears of kimchee, arugula, sliced carrots, and radish. $16. I could do this at home for $3, and a whole lot better - or use my $2.75 to go to Ktown. Orders at our table included super fatty bacon, where 85% of the bacon was that inedible wet, limp, white fat, and a breakfast of eggs and potatoes (The Standard) that glistened greasily in the sun, untouched. Bloody Marys and back patio were nice - we had rather disinterested service but no rush to leave, there were lots of seats on a Saturday. But what's the point of Bloody Marys and back patios without good food? read more

Cool spot in Red Hook. It seems like a nice cozy little restaurant in the front area, but if you make your way to the back there's a very nice outdoor seating area with a very chill atmosphere. The food was pretty good and they have an interesting Asian fusion because the place doesn't seem very Asian/Korean from the name and most of the menu. It's mostly American style food so I wouldn't come here looking for a true fusion-type meal. I like the down home local atmosphere and one of the best experiences from the wait staff I've had in awhile. We ordered our food, but apparently the kitchen got backed up and it was taking very long (+40 minutes) for 4 dishes. We were getting a little annoyed, but aren't the type to complain so we were going to just relax and get another round of drinks to kill time. The waiter and manager apologized for the delay even though we didn't say anything and comped us a round of drinks which I think speaks volumes for the type of customer service they have. I've been to plenty of other places that just blame problems on the kitchen (because it's easy) and that's it. I know it's a very cheap and easy way to keep customers happy, but so many places miss that kind of simple stuff so I appreciate it more and will recommend it if you're ever out in that area. read more

I have been here quite a few times especially after they first opened and thought the food was better then than now, but maybe I need to go back again and make sure. Tight quarters, great atmosphere, friendly staff, interesting wine list. Haven't been able to get into that back room yet. I'll bet it's nice back there. The food (at its best) was terrific. I love the choices. Definitely worth a try. You'll probably want to go back. Oh and one more thing: the prices are much better than the 5th Avenue or Smith Street restaurants! read more

I can't say enough great things about The Good Fork. The service is excellent, the owner is super personable, the space is cozy and unique and the food is amazing and well-thoughtout without being showy. They're particularly great with seafood and they have some great apps. It's a really special place, and it's definitely worth the trip, especially if you can work in the Ikea water ferry. read more

I'd been meaning to try this place for ages. It was better than I could have expected. A friend and I went for a late dinner on a Tuesday night and the place was packed! Even so, we were quickly seated and told the specials. We had a special appetizer with fried oysters and local tomato salsa, delicious. My friend had Ribs and I had the Tofu Steak and Eggs. And as a vegetarian I greatly appreciate that they apply a price adjustment for substituting tofu for steak. Tofu is a LOT less expensive than steak. It's not something you find at many restaurants. I cleaned my freaking plate. And it was not a tiny portion. I usually leave 1/2 - 1/4 of food on my plate as good practice for portion control at a restaurant but I just couldn't resist. Go here! You will not be disappointed! read more

I don't often get a chance to go to Red Hook, which is a shame because I do love it there. Some friends came in from out of town and made a reservation for us at a restaurant "in Brooklyn." Of course, they didn't realize how far from Williamsburg Red Hook is, so we ended up taking a cab both there and back, but it was worth the minimal added expense of splitting a car service both ways. The seating was actually ample and the back room was beautiful and cozy. It was perhaps a little darker than I like (I could see my food, but not particularly well), but that did actually add to the intimacy of the space. And then of course there was the food. We all sampled each other's dishes and each one of them was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. I'm absolutely planning to go back, in spite of the distance. read more

Took a couple from manhattan and we really had no idea what to expect. We found the food great. Especially the dumplings and steak. The ambiance was also very nice. Small, but super cozy and we did not feel cramped. The service may seem slow, but we love long dinners, and why be in a rush. think France and the service is rapid. We had a reservation, and we arrived on time and were seated on time. Cost was reasonable. read more

The Good Fork could have been so much better if the service was up to the ambience, which it definitely was not. From the get, I sensed major attitude from the person serving me (female, caucasian, hair up in a bun), as if she could care less about the basics, which turned out to be getting a spoon so my friend could mix their coffee without asking for my butter knife because a spoon was never provided, to eating a burger I order rare (which I was never asked how I'd like it, by the way and had to tell another waitress how after mine left), medium-rare because after waiting for my original waitress to check back in and ask 'is everything okay,' I decided I was just too pissed off and hungry to bother reprimanding her (I would have made quite a scene and my friend would have been embarrassed). Ben Schneider and Sohui Kim, the owners, must be oblivious to what goes on at their place as I found out later when I called to inquire from Heather, the manager and probably server who I encountered today, that they are never there. I am very easy to please and in the customer service industry myself, so I know how hard some days can be and sympathize - but that sympathy would be out of place and wasted here. I will never dine there again and definitely would not recommend it to my friends. I hope Ben and Sohui see this and basic service, like serving a spoon to mix coffee and cream with and checking to ask if everything is okay a little while after serving a meal is restored. read more

A place i wanna keep going to because service is nice, o my gosh....the korean dumplings cannot be top like chinatown cannot even compare at alllll. One of my friend had this steak and egg on kimchi fried rice n he loved it, I had a fish dish, delicciousssss and FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE yesss so so soft n yumzzz.....will come again read more