Fork & Barrel

4.5

1605 Reviews

$30 and under

American

1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and serving it all with southern hospitality. The Restaurant is located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky in one of the town’s restaurant rows. The Restaurant seats 100 guests and has reservations as well as open seating at the bar and seasonal patio seating.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 830-9500
Website
https://www.bethefork.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Geoffrey Heyde
Catering
We are able to create a unique menu for your event. Please contact us at emily@bethefork.com for more information.
Private party facilities
We have our main dining area that can seat up to 50 guests for a private event. We are also able to rent out the entire restaurant for your event.

Location
1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Neighborhood
Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Cross street
We are close to the corner of Mellwood Ave and Frankfort Ave.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Derby Week Menu
$129.00 per person
May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025
We are ONLY offering our Derby Week Prix-Fixe Menu. It is a selection of 4 courses of Appetizers, Salads, Entree and Desserts. The Menu costs $129 per person. APPETIZERS ___________________________ PORK BELLY Crispy Pork Belly in a Blanket, Black Berry Jam, Puff Pastry, Honey Mustard, Pickled Red Onion OR DEVILISH EGGS Red Beet Picked Eggs, Bacon, Celery, Siracha OR SMOKED SALMON DIP Smoked Salmon Dip, Pita SALAD ___________________________ HOUSE SALAD Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, White Cheddar, Sweet Herb Vinaigrette OR F&B WEDGE Iceberg Wedge, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Candied Bacon, Candied Pecans, Tomato Jam, Blistered Corn, Bleu Cheese Dressing ENTRÉE ___________________________ SALMON Grilled Filet of Salmon, Mushroom Risotto, Haricot Verts, Garlic-Herb Compound Butter OR PORK CHOP Grilled Prime Pork Chop, Bacon Braised Kale, Au Gratin Potatoes, Garlic-Herb Compound Butter OR FILET OF BEEF Grilled Beef Filet or Rib-Eye*, Au Gratin Potatoes, Chimi Churi Carrots, Choice of Demi-Glace or Béarnaise OR HALF CHICKEN Smoked & Roasted ½ Chicken, Basil Yogurt, Carrots, Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Seared Broccoli OR SCALLOPS Vanilla Butter Seared Jumbo Scallops, Country Ham, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Peas, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Pappardelle Pasta, Lemon-Garlic-Basil Sauce OR SHORT RIB Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib, Seared Broccoli, Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, Crispy Potato Strings DESSERT ___________________________ DERBY PIE Warm Kentucky Derby Pie®, Vanilla Ice Cream OR NEW YORK CHEESECAKE NY Style Cheesecake, Blackberry Compote

Offers

Half Priced Wine Night
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We offer our wine selection on Thursday's Half Priced. Bottles of Wine $69 or less are half off bottles. Bottles $70 or more are 25% off.
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy $7 Classic Cocktails from 4pm to 6pm. Cosmopolitan, Gimlet, Margarita, Martini, Manhattan, Sazerac and Old Fashioned. PLUS 1/2 Priced Appetizers

What 1,605 people are saying

Fork & Barrel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Fork & Barrel offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, including interactions with the owner. Highlights include "best meal" experiences and themed events like Harry Potter nights. While some find pricing high, many appreciate the "excellent" culinary creativity and recommend returning.

1,605 Reviews

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laurie
Louisville9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food/drinks. However, it really irks me with the mandatory 22% tip/gratuity for a party of 6. I likely would have given more but just like at Starbucks when they ask for the tip, you likely will get less.
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Jennifer VIP
Baltimore5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Jen
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were incredibly accommodating for our group of 20! Best meal I’ve had in a long time!!!
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Megan
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! The food was phenomenal and service was outstanding.
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john
Naples10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Harry Potter theme night. It was the first time we had been to this restaurant. We will definitely be going back! The food, the service, the drinks, everything was spot on amazing!
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Tyler
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well worth a trip to this place. Service and food was amazing, along with a great conversation with the owner towards the end of the meal.
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Sean VIP
Louisville7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Sea Bass was excellent. Best sear I’ve ever tasted on one. Service was awesome, I forgot the woman’s name but she was sweet and funny. The owner came out to check on every table and that goes a long way with me.
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Chris
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met with several colleagues for supper for the first time at the establishment. Got greeted by the owner while we were waiting for everyone to arrive. Great atmosphere and staff, great food. A very Kentucky experience!
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jeremy
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved this place. Owner/Chef was great telling us about his food. Drinks on point. Solid vibe and place. Would go again on next MATS show.
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Matt
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner and the staff were wonderful, very friendly and attentive to our needs. I think this restaurant is going to do well in the long term.
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FAQs

Fork & Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 830-9500.

Fork & Barrel is rated 4.5 stars by 1605 OpenTable diners.

Fork & Barrel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.