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Cork Bar & Restaurant, Wilkes Barre, PA

Cork Bar & Restaurant

4.5
4.5
231 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Cork Restaurant opened in Wilkes-Barre in 2007, bringing an innovative, hospitality-focused concept with a unique array of dining, cocktail and wine menus. Cork is located in a quaint neighborhood in the north end of Wilkes-Barre and is a place where customers become friends. Our spacious, multi-level floor plan features a classy, yet contemporary decor and a relaxed cosmopolitan ambiance perfect for dining or entertaining. Cork’s second floor dining area provides the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or a larger dinner group of friends or family. Visit Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre today for hospitality at its finest!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (570) 270-3818
  • Website
    http://www.corkdining.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://corkdining.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Cork has become a favorite venue for rehearsal dinners, showers, business luncheons and dinners, birthday gatherings, fundraisers, holiday parties, organizational dinners, meetings, and more. To learn more about hosting your next party or dinner at Cork Restaurant, please contact General Manager, Carolyn Falzone Saporito at info@corkdining.com.
  • Location
    463 Madison St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
  • Neighborhood
    Wilkes-Barre
  • Cross street
    Elm Street
  • Parking details
    We have two parking lots in the rear of the restaurant as well as street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

231 Reviews

  1. NancyN

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were going to an event at the Mohegan Sun Arena and didn’t want a chain restaurant to grab food from beforehand. This was an amazing little find. Quaint dining room upstairs, friendly staff and delicious food. We were too stuffed from dinner to have dessert so that will have to wait for next time. Wish we lived closer so we could come back more often. Unfortunately it will have to wait for the next time we’re in the area.

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  2. Robert

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We were disappointed with the service and food. Our pork chop was over cooked and our food was cold. We were also upcharged for a Caesar salad and we did not know we would be. Then the waitress brought the wrong drink and charged us for it as well.

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  3. Miss

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall1food4service4ambience1
    Sat us outside and it was 30 degrees and heaters weren’t working. Overcharged on the bill which had to point out. Disappointed.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good drinks. Great food. Server was attentive. Recommended.

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  5. Love2DineOut

    Poconos

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely evening we had. The service was outstanding. Rachel was our server, she is delightful. Very attentive and knowledgeable about food and drinks. The bartender made some of the best drinks we have ever had, also very attentive and knowledgeable. Our food was outstanding, and quite a portion I might add. Just delicious. I didn’t think we had room for dessert, so glad we did. The raspberry cake was so moist and light. This just might be our new go-to place. We loved it.

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  6. WilliamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went here before seeing Shane Gillis at the Kirby center. Everything was great! The food was outstanding and the service was good as well. Would go again if ever out that way

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  7. PaulH

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food. Nice little Gem for Wilkes-Barre. Did not see the upstairs seating but heard after we were there it was the better place to be.

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  8. MichaelB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Outside is not good. Slope of ground disconcerting and uncomfortable. Reserve inside. Food is good

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  9. RobertH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The fillet was delicious. The mashed potatoes needed more flavor and should have been smoother to compliment the fillet better. The pot stickers were delicious. The edemame pot stickers were ok. The service was very friendly and everyone seemed to work in a fast efficient manner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant great wait staff can’t wait to go back for another great meal! Food was out of this world! Get the short ribs 

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  11. JodyS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is fabulous. Service is outstanding. Would highly recommend.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drinks. I can’t wait to come back again.

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  13. CharlesB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I took a dear friend out to dinner at Cork after losing her husband a few months back It was just what she needed Staff was extremely pleasant Catered to all our needs and questions, Food was outstanding and we would recommend Cork to all our friends. thank you for a wondering evening. Our friend had a great time out, as did we

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  14. DrAJK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Bartender screwed up many drinks waitress was great she had a whole floor to herself and was bustin her butt hard food was great

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  15. MaryM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    For the quality of the food it was severely overpriced. There were not enough waiters and we sat waiting quite a long time. one in our party did not receive the fish on her salad if she had ordered. Our blackberry grapefruit tequila drinks were extremely sugary and had hardly any alcohol. All three of our salads had extremely sugary salad dressing pre-mixed on them even though we asked for it on the side. We would've asked for new salads had there been a reasonable amount of help. Nothing special with the eggplant rollatini. The flatbread with prosciutto figs and blue cheese was delicious. For the price I would not recommend this place.

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  16. ToniaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks and service were great. The atmosphere was very nice.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My daughter and I stopped for a quick dinner while we were shopping. We were greeted by a nice young man to be seated, they had several seating options which I thought was great! We opted to sit in the bar area to catch some of the football game. Service was prompt, they have a great variety of drinks and a big menu. My daughter order the kids penne with meatballs the portion for the price was a great value and it tastes incredible! I got one of the specials, apple bourbon pork chop and it was delicious! The bartender Luanne was personable and quite the mixologist! Megan was one of the servers and she was very nice as well. 10/10 recommendation!!

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  18. JoeBuck

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Service was attentive when we arrived. Second floor dining room is drafty with open space around a window air conditioner. Food was good but we waited a long time for servers to return with our bill and longer still to come pick up payment.

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  19. ClaireS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time visiting Cork Bar with a recommendation from a friend: It was worth the 25 minute drive! The atmosphere is casual downstairs but a little more upscale upstairs - adorable re-do on an old home. The menu offered something for every palette. Plus additional specials which were delicious! Very varied menu choices. Excellent drink menu and perfect service. Absolutely planning a return visit with friends.

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  20. TiffanyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my daughter here for her birthday. Portions are large, food is delicious and service was excellent.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot believe we have never been here before tody, absolutely the best place for dinner! Great atmosphere( sat upstairs in a nice quiet area) service was outstanding, food portions were unbelievably large, could not even finish appetizers, and the food quality was like no other we have had locally, can’t wait to go back and try out other offerings!

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  22. Chilly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was in order, I did say in email that it was my Wife’s Birthday. I guess they missed that request? Ok otherwise it went well.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Overall indifferent in most aspects of the experience and food. The atmosphere is fair. Simple. No bells and whistles. Has more of a bar vibe than restaurant to take the family or somewhere I’d go on a dinner date. The service is average. We ate before the 5 PM dinner rush hour yet the waitress gave us the impression they didn’t want to be bothered. When we arrived, we were greeted by a hostess/bartender hollering across the bar area from the cash register. No one was disrespectful, however, the service just wasn’t what I was expecting when I made a reservation. The food was half decent. Better than I was expecting given my first impression from the atmosphere and the welcoming experience. Still wasn’t a stand out meal, just kind of average but not justifiable by the amount it cost. All in all, now that I wrote my review, I feel like it was a bit of a let down and I wouldn’t give it a second chance.

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  24. Alena

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cute, quiet little place but well worth it. Amazing food

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  25. AnthonyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for dinner with friends and family. Food is delicious!

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  26. Gris

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The servers are the best - they practically run up and down the stairs from the 3rd floor kitchen. The only problem is that the appetizers, bread and salad are so good, that by the time the meal comes, we are full. And the dinner servings are big enough to provide lunch the next day. Whoever makes the drinks is also amazing!!!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The martinis and specialty drinks were fantastic!!

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  28. DinaB

    Poconos

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had all appetizers and they were all amazing, as usual.

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  29. RobinR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delightful bar & restaurant- wish there were a place like this in our neighborhood! Friendly people!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The food was good but the potatoes and vegetables were cold. Told waitress and she was very accommodating. Obviously a plating problem. When they played the vegetables they let them sit and get cold. The chicken was hot. 

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  31. VickyP

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & service. Very accommodating & lots of gluten free options for 2 of our party who have celiac disease. Def a fav place in Wilkes Barre!

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  32. PatrickM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Our second time there and the food is still top notch .Had the short rib risotto and my wife had the seafood paella.We will be back

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  33. JoeDK

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food is good with large enough portions and the staff was efficient and polite. Not sorry I went, but would not necessarily rush back

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  34. NancyU

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    The interior smelled old and of cleaning supplies. Our reservation got us a table on a sloped parking lot under a tent with no ambience. They were out of wines that were listed on the sparkling wine flight. On a positive note, everyone enjoy their meal. The steaks and short ribs were great.

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  35. MollyD

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was great. And cocktails. Can't wait to return.

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  36. Shari

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time to Cork. We chose to eat on the patio as the inside seemed a bit noisy. There was a nice breeze and very relaxing atmosphere. The food was spectacular! I had Ahi tuna and my husband had crab cakes that were packed solid with crabmeat. Our waitress, Holly, was friendly and efficient. The entrees were a bit of a wait, but we enjoyed drinks and salad and enjoyed the peaceful patio. Portions were very generous. I took home some of my tuna. My husband decided to try the in-house baked coconut cake which I, of course, had to try. It was decadent...especially the icing! Highly recommend this restaurant for a top-notch meal and experience!!!

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  37. maxandcharlie

    Atlantic City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I would have given 5 stars if my Gluten free pasta was cooked correctly. I ordered Gluten free Shrimp and crab bolognese. I had this dish before and the pasta was very under cooked so I told our waitress Deanna, who was great, what happened last time and asked her to tell kitchen to please make sure pasta was cooked correctly. This was not al dente this was hard! Well, I got dish and tasted it and it was hard!. I even had waitress taste it. So sent it back. everyone was almost finished eating by the time my food arrived. So I will not be getting any pasta dishes there since they do not cook GF pasta correctly. My husband and I shared the New Orleans crab cake which was excellent. My husband had one of the specials Filet medallions with gorgonzola and he loved it. The other couple with us liked there food as well.

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  38. MLee

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Not the best neighborhood. Ambiance is not the greatest. Server was very nice and attentive but it took a very long time for our main course to come out of the kitchen. Food and drinks were unusual. A bit pricey considering the location and atmosphere. Be aware they add 3% charge to your bill if you use a credit/debit card. This information is not provided on their website.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The menu looks great but nothing was really good and a few things were actually bad. Portions are huge but the prices seem high for the quality of the food you get. Cute place, nice staff, nice atmosphere but unfortunately the food doesn’t measure up. Cocktails were good

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  40. KittyKitty

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The food was pretty good. The price of the entrees dictated a level of service that was not given. A little disappointing

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FAQs

Cork Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 270-3818.

Cork Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cork Bar & Restaurant

463 Madison St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elm Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wilkes-Barre
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have two parking lots in the rear of the restaurant as well as street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.corkdining.com/
  • Phone number
    (570) 270-3818
  • Catering
    https://corkdining.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Cork has become a favorite venue for rehearsal dinners, showers, business luncheons and dinners, birthday gatherings, fundraisers, holiday parties, organizational dinners, meetings, and more. To learn more about hosting your next party or dinner at Cork Restaurant, please contact General Manager, Carolyn Falzone Saporito at info@corkdining.com.
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