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Fork & Barrel, Louisville, KY

Fork & Barrel

4.6 (1626)
$30 and under
American
1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
9:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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What 1,626 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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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fork & Barrel offers "delicious food" with standout items like pork chops, cornbread, and shrimp and grits. The owner and staff are "very friendly and attentive," creating a welcoming atmosphere. While some found it "a little pricey," the overall dining experience is enhanced by the "phenomenal" service and engaging interactions with the chef.
1,626 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    East Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with food, drinks, and service. Pear and Prosecco was fun. Brussel salad delicious. Sea bass was delicious, but I would have liked the orzo better if it were served hot. Service was great

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  2. amy

    Central Kentucky30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was delicious. I highly recommend the jalapeño cornbread.

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  3. Diana

    Central Kentucky16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and good service. A little pricey, but worth it.

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  4. Rachael

    St. Louis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was excellent, but the restaurant was so hot it made the overall experience poor. Would have appreciated someone on the staff acknowledging how hot it was.

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  5. Phillip VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner was very active and engaged with tables, and clearly was very proud of their restaurant. And they have good reason to be, the service was solid, but the food was incredible. There was a perfect balance of flavors in nearly every bite, and I had the best pork chop experience of my life. WILL be back as soon as I can.

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  6. Roger

    Orlando / Central Florida East23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to a special Bourbon and Bacon dinner at Fork & Barrel. We had only recently discovered this place and were extremely pleased with the B&B experience. It was a 4 course meal with Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon pairings with each course. Food was over the top great as was the bourbon. Kudos to proprietor/chef Geoff and his wife Emily. Great job as well by Jen the brand ambassador for Jefferson’s. It was a perfect evening of food and drink plus we got the recipe for Geoff’s killer cornbread!

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  7. Claire

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious and the owner/chef came and spoke to us a couple times. He was very friendly and loved to hear the backstory of the restaurant!

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  8. Katie

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely and delightful time, great food and service. I would absolutely dine here again.

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  9. Samantha VIP

    San Antonio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The customers service that we received from Stephanie was awesome. The food was delicious, and they had a great amount to offer. We highly recommend the pork belly and cornbread as an appetizer. The restaurant is a short Uber ride from NULU and the downtown area. A must try if you are in Louisville.

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Fork and Barrel. From the deviled eggs and cornbread appetizer (a must try!) to the brownie dessert everyone enjoyed every bite. The shrimp and grits are amazing! Great spot! The service was excellent.

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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 4.6 stars by 1626 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.

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2 people
9:30 PM
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1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are close to the corner of Mellwood Ave and Frankfort Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geoffrey Heyde
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.bethefork.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 830-9500
  • 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.

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