Fork and Hen

Name: Fork and Hen
Address: 1990 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 444-7094
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (25)

$31 to $50

Southern

1990 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Fork & Hen is a Sarasota gem where Southern soul food meets modern flair. This scratch kitchen features a vibrant atmosphere and expertly crafted dishes that will delight your palate.

Savor favorites like The Hitman Burger, a juicy creation with American cheese and fancy sauce, or the Drop Biscuits Crab Rangoon, a tasty blend of creamy crab and crispy dough. For classic comfort, try their Chicken & Waffles, served with fluffy buttermilk waffles and maple lavender butter.

Explore unique options like Mama's Shrimp Fried Rice, a savory twist on a Mexican classic, or the Deep Deep South Falafel for a delightful vegetarian treat.
Fork & Hen's new location at the corner of Washington and Main in lively downtown Sarasota is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends and family. With generous portions, friendly service, and a 4.8-star Yelp rating, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking an elevated Southern dining experience. Come experience the magic at Fork & Hen!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 444-7094
Website
https://www.forkandhenonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfonso Duron & Mark Traugutt

Location
1990 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Corner of Washington St and Main St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Fork and Hen 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Fork & Hen's new location impresses with "amazing renovation" and a "vibrant atmosphere." Diners praise "gifted chefs" and "fantastic food and service," highlighting dishes like crab cakes, duck confit, and southern fried chicken. Despite some service hiccups, the "creative menu" and unique flavors make it a "must-visit" spot.

25 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Tampa1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chicken plates were overly breaded and lacked seasoning. The pork plate also lacked seasoning and was very bland. The French fries were ridiculous. Oversized potato wedges that were over fried and way to crunchy to eat. There aren't any French fries my kids won't eat and none of us touched them. Server was great and the vibe was nice.
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Stephanie
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down favorite restaurant in Sarasota! We absolutely loved the menu update. We tried the Shogun wings— they were unreal! The Hitman burger is always a staple for us. I tried the Pork Milanese, which was an occasional special at their old spot, and it was even better than I remembered. The cheesecake was delightful as well! We will be singing their praises indefinitely.
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Vikki VIP
Seattle10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fan from the first location on 41. So happy to see their success, allowing them to move to their new location on Main. Still amazing food! Congratulations!
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Debra VIP
Pinehurst3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific. A little slow coming out of the kitchen, but worth the wait. Loved it. Looking forward to going back.
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Timothy VIP
Tampa79 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very gifted chefs. Presentation, taste, the whole package. Our server went above and beyond.
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Axel VIP
Tampa8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit since the opening. Our old Fork & Hen favorites have been raised to a new level and the new dishes are superb. The crab cakes are excellent and the fish plates featuring Cobia last week and now Halibut are exquisitely presented and cooked to perfection. The duck confit is presented over a combination of flavors found only in the finest soul food restaurants. The Karaage chicken dish is perfectly crunchy, yet tender on the inside and brimming with flavor. Could not finish the Darkest Hour, but I'm looking forward to finishing it tonight. Can't wait to go back! Fork & Hen is now on out regular dining out list.
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Joseph VIP
Chicago37 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and the service were fantastic. We ate at the bar. I wish the menu was more expansive but I am sure it will come. All the best!
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Patton VIP
Cincinnati17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great expansion of facilities and services Same great food
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Julie VIP
Naples122 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you love fried chicken this is the restaurant to visit! Crispy and not at all greasy! Generous portions too. One of us ordered the smash burger and he said it was awesome!
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Rosie
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband had the shrimp and grits. I had the Mac and cheese. Both were delicious!
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Fork and Hen is rated 4.5 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1990 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Washington St and Main St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfonso Duron & Mark Traugutt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.forkandhenonmain.com/
Phone number
(941) 444-7094

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