Fork & Barrel

Name: Fork & Barrel
Address: 1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, 40206
Telephone: (502) 830-9500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1613)

$30 and under

American

1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people

May 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

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

Luau Dinner
May 20, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Feel the Hawaiian breeze when you dine with us! 🌺 🌴 🌊 Join us May 20th-24th for tasty summer treats and one of our fan-favorite themed dinners, Luau! Enjoy our full regular menu with themed music, specials and decorations.
Fairy Tale Dinner
Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025
Once Upon A Time... a magical meal was created by Fork & Barrel We will have our full menu along with some magical specials. There is no additional cost, just what you choose to order off of our dinner menu. Join us for some fairytale fun for June 10th thru 12th Kid Friendly
Bourbon & Bacon Dinner
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 18, 2025 only
Join us for a behind the scenes tasting event with Jefferson's Bourbon and Fork & Barrel. Wednesday June 18th come enjoy a unique dining experience with Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon and custom pairings created by Fork & Barrel. Also opportunities to wine bottles of Bourbon and a private tour and tasting at Jefferson's Reserve. Menu Pairings: WELCOME BITE ___________________________ CORNBREAD Cornbread, Cherry Bacon Compote, Whipped Goat Cheese WITH JEFFERSON’S TROPICS ADGED IN HUMIDITY NOSE: Aromatic baking spices such as cinnamon and clove FLAVOR: Notes of Bing cherry, toffee, and a hint of sea salt FINISH: Long, textured and full-bodied finish upon sipping FIRST PAIRING ___________________________ PORK BELLY Crispy Apricot Pork Belly “Burnt Ends”, Bourbon BBQ Sauce WITH JEFFERSON’S PRITCHARD HILL CABERNET CASK FINISH NOSE: Blackberry, black cherry, licorice, dark chocolate FLAVOR: Fruits, dates, apricots, cabernet, lemon FINISH: Long, smoky, oak tannins SECOND PAIRING ___________________________ PORK CHOP 16oz Grilled Bone-In Prime Pork Chop, Apple Glaze, Au Gratin Potatoes, Bacon Braised Kale, Maple Glazed Carrots WITH JEFFERSON’S RESERVE TWIN OAK NOSE: The aroma is thick with wood — as you might expect — and notes of vanilla and butterscotch over cinnamon apple tart FLAVOR: On the tongue you’ll find classic baking spices up front followed by notes of roasted almonds, sweet bell pepper, fresh wood, and a hint of apple FINISH: The finish is medium length with a lingering spice THIRD PAIRING ___________________________ PANNA COTTA Espresso Panna Cotta, Bacon Pecan Praline WITH JEFFERSON’S OCEAN AGED AT SEA NOSE: Crème brûlée, sweet tobacco, and sea spray FLAVOR: Caramel, light brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, and a hint of espresso FINISH: Long, smooth finish that thoroughly coats the palate with notes of Cracker Jacks and sea salt

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

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What 1,613 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fork & Barrel delights with "phenomenal" dishes and "outstanding" service, offering a "truly exceptional" dining experience. Highlights include expertly prepared sea bass, tender short ribs, and flavorful cornbread. The owner's engaging presence adds warmth, while the atmosphere is "peaceful" and inviting. Ideal for special occasions or a memorable meal with friends.

1,613 Reviews

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Mike
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The pork chop was extremely tender, and the pork belly appetizers were extremely tasteful. The drinks are also very good and service was very good as well. Will definitely be back.
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John
Louisville5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service & a delicious meal. Will happily be back soon!
1 person found this helpful
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Melissa
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal!! Highly recommend and we will most definitely be back.
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Andrew
Columbus5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a fantastic experience from start to finish! Our server was Stephanie, and she was great - attentive, kind, and helpful. We got the wings and cornbread to start, and…wow. The cornbread was perfectly baked, and the wings had a great crisp (and a great white bbq sauce). For entrees, we got the short rib and pork chop. Once again - phenomenal. Both cuts were tender and seasoned well. We’d definitely come back!
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Philip
Louisville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and excellent food. We started with the beef queso, which was not overly rich, quite delicious and a great starter. I had the ravioli, which was a single, large piece of dough, filled mushrooms, asparagus and other tasty bits, topped with a rich, tasty sauce. My wife had the wedge salad that was a lot more than a typical wedge with blue cheese and bacon bits. This salad had bacon bits, corn and other items, all topped with a light and refreshing dressing. Service was great and the atmosphere was peaceful - we could carry on a conversation! Glad we stopped in!
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kari VIP
Oklahoma City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food and service. The owner came and visited with us and told us the best things on the menu. Honestly we tried almost everything and it was unbelievable!! The cornbread was heaven. Pork chop - nice and juicy. The short rib app was incredible. I can’t recommend it enough. Will be back. Oh and we had 15 people - and the service and food were still amazing! Thank u!
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Justin
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for an excellent menu and hospitality.
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Rob
Louisville3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers and cocktails were the stars of the show by a long shot! With a large party, we ordered a great deal of the menu. App favorites included the corn bread, deviled eggs, and pork belly. The entrees didn’t stand out as much, but the scallops and short rib were delectable.
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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.
1 person found this helpful

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 1613 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.