Forked on Main

4.8

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA. Walk in the door and you’re instantly faced with the hostess stand and a decision – a fork in the road. Take a right and you enter a light-filled dining room that can seat couples, families or even private parties. Take a left, and you’re ensconced in the lounge, perfect for a casual mid-day coffee, a happy hour drink with co-workers or a night out on Main Street with friends.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 308-7660
Website
http://www.forkedonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dennis Merritt

Location
124 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960
Neighborhood
Orange
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

BURGERS & BREWS
$20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday, starting at 4:30pm for our Burgers & Brews. $20 for our Forked Burger and a draft beer of your choice!
Sunday Sauce!
Multiple dates available
Every Sunday evening, join us for a weekly Sunday Night Pasta Night! We will be offering our normal dinner menu along with chef's selection of pasta specials.
EASTER BRUNCH 2025
$58.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Forked on Main will be offering a 3-course, price fixe menu for $58 per person. All reservations must be held with a credit card. Cancellations made with less than 48-hours notice to the date of the reservation, will incur a cancellation fee of $35 per person. This will also applies to any decreases in the party size, with less than 48 hours notice.

Offers

HAPPY HOUR
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday-Friday 4pm-7pm Bar/Lounge Only Discounted Bar Menu 1/2 Off Wines by the Glass $4 Beers & $6 Mixed Drinks

BREAD SERVICE FOR TWO $5.00
House-made olive baguette with honey whipped ricotta
CRAB BISQUE
Sherry, cream, lump crab
- Sip $4.00
- Cup $6.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR TWO $24.00
Goat, cow, & sheep’s milk cheeses, local cured meats, chef’s selection of accoutrements, crostini or (gluten-free crackers upon request)
TUNA TARTARE* $16.00
Furikake seasoned crispy rice, ahi tuna, spicy gochujang mayo, jalapeño, sweet soy sauce
TNT SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS $14.00
Tempura fried shrimp, forked tnt sauce, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, bibb lettuce
PAN SEARED POT STICKERS $14.00
Pork, napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy dipping sauce
PIMENTO CHEESE & FRIED PICKLES $15.00
House-made white pimento cheese, pickled red onion, fried dill pickle chips, grilled baguette
FRIED OYSTERS $15.00
Hot cherry peppers, paprika aioli, fried citrus

GREENS & THINGS

Add… grilled chicken 7 shrimp 8 salmon* 16

FORKED SALAD $15.00
Butter bib lettuce, pickled red onion, watermelon radish, cucumber, cherry tomato, carrot, shallot vinaigrette
GRILLED ASPARAGUS $8.00
Evoo, crushed red pepper, lemon zest
STRAWBERRY & SPINACH SALAD $17.00
Baby spinach, goat cheese, strawberry, candied almond, orange oil, strawberry vinaigrette
GREEK SALMON SALAD* $21.00
Pan seared salmon, spring mix, kalamata olives, feta, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette

MAINS

Gluten free bread options available upon request

SHRIMP ‘N’ GRITS “OUR WAY” $26.00
Tempura fried shrimp, white cheddar, wade’s mill butcher grits, creamy corn salsa, spinach, tasso ham
FORKED CHEDDAR BURGER* $24.00
6oz ground local beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, smoked cheddar, mom’s dill pickle chips, fries
GRILLED CHICKEN SAMMIE $19.00
Chicken breast, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese, provolone, arugula, herbed aioli, on ciabatta roll, fries
TUSCAN BOLOGNESE $29.00
House-made pappardelle, braised tuscan bolognese, with pork shoulder & braised tenderloin
PIMENTO GRILLED CHEESE $18.00
House-made white pimento cheese, coleslaw, sourdough, sweet potato fries, maple aioli
CHICKEN GYRO $19.00
Pita bread, marinated chicken, feta, kalamata olives, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumber, romaine, tzatziki, fries
CLASSIC NY STYLE REUBEN `$20.00
Pastrami, house-made russian dressing, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickle spear, fries
TURKEY CLUB $18.00
Lettuce, heirloom tomato, herbed mayo, bacon, sourdough, fries

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Forked on Main in Orange, VA, consistently impresses with "excellent food," a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service. The menu offers diverse options, including standout cocktails and "fantastic" shrimp risotto. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "delightful" and "worth the drive," making it a "gem" in the region.

166 Reviews

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Rick VIP
Washington DC71 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal with my wife and mother. We all had some of the burratta. My wife had the salmon, and I had the Forked Burger with a side salad. Delicious. For desert, we shared the mango panna cotta. Delicious. Sean was terrific taking care of us.
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Joan
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Forked! The food is excellent( the rating of 4 stars was given only because of the lack of salt. There isn’t salt on the table so the issue was not rectified. Everything was lovely. The employees go the extra mile to make the guests happy.
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irwin
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with great food and attentive staff. Would definitely return. Be sure to explore the cocktail menu.
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Geri VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful gem of a restaurant in Orange, VA. The service was top notch, the food was excellent, and the ambience perfect for a night out. Suitable for families , friends, and couples. Our server, Shawn, was attentive and knowledgable, and very friendly throughout the evening. There was also some lovely live guitar music that made the evening that much nicer.
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Dan
Richmond1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Our waitress was great however the service from the kitchen was a little slow. Overall, a great place to dine.
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Robert
Richmond2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was Valentine's Day. Busy, we've been there before and this wasn't their best performance. However, based upon prior experience there, we will go back.
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Preston
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Forked on Main is a great destination restaurant in a quaint country town. The food is fantastic and the service is great. The menu has something for everyone. Try their specialty cocktails. They do an Old Fashioned that is best I have ever had.
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William
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another incredible dining experience. Enjoyed talking with owner.
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Rick VIP
Washington DC71 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent meal at Forked. The renovation looks great and really gives the dining room a warm and cozy feel. Shawn took very good care of us. The salmon and the chicken parm were perfect. We shared an apple crisp, a la mode would have topped it off, but vanilla ice cream was available. Still a good choice.
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Todd
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was super welcoming and helpful. Happy hour special is very affordable, and the crusted brussels sprouts appetizer was particularly delicious. I loved my shrimp and grits entrée, and my wife’s burger was excellent.
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FAQs

Forked on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 308-7660.

Forked on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

Forked on Main 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.