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Fork - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Fork - Chicago

4.6
4.6
2094 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

We pride ourselves on providing an inviting and contemporary environment that is sure to delight all of your senses. Our exquisite culinary offerings span the globe, featuring a fusion of American, French, Spanish, and Italian cuisine, elegantly paired with a wide selection of wine, beer, and artisanal cheese flights. At Fork, we are committed to utilizing only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, locally sourced to ensure a truly exceptional dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 751-1500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Catering
    Our Full menu is available
  • Private party facilities
    Dining room available groups between 13-160 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Drews: (773) 751-1500
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross street
    Wilson
  • Parking details
    2 Lots 1 block south on Lincoln and 1 block north corner of Lincoln & Western, street parking
  • Public transit
    CTA bus (11 Lincoln, 49B Western, 49 Western, 145 Wilson), Brown Line train (Western), Cabs plentiful
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

2,094 Reviews
  1. KateS

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Hottest day of the year in Chicago and the AC was nonexistent! It was miserably hot, unbelievably loud and the service was painfully slow. We had to yell across the table to be heard making dinner conversation a chore. I had been here once before, and I had a good impression. It was not in the summer and not when it was super busy. Will not go again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the drinks were super tasty!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Second visit. Excellent thanks to Adam our server who helped the wife through wine selection. Food was as good as first time. Charcuterie samplings we’re a bit sparse in quantity but we’re good in taste. Birthday (wife) crème brûlée topped off the evening aided by Frangellico on the rocks. This venue will become one of my regulars

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  4. Cchicago

    Chicago

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place and have been coming here for brunch for years. Everything is outstanding : the food, the service, the atmosphere. I've been bringing my dog here since he was a puppy (he's 13) and they always bring him a fresh bowl of water without being asked. I've tried lots of different menu items and every one of them are delish. I highly recommend this restaurant. Oh, and I've always found parking within one block, too.

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  5. Patti

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Great service, comfortable booth. Food was good but not superb. Ambiance not like the website pictures make it appear. But a great, non rushed experience 👍👍

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  6. laurac

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The charcuterie was good but not very big…a bit pricey for the amount of food. Steak frites was the best meal of the table. Would go back if in the neighborhood but wouldn’t go out of our way to return.

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  7. JaneB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everyone in our party of three enjoyed their entrees. Attentive service. They accommodated us even though two of us were about ten minutes late (we called to let them know.) Location is the best relative to our plans for the rest of the evening--only a half-block from the Old Town School of Folk Music! Only downside was that Fork is quite loud.

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  8. KennethJ

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great experience from start to finish. Adam, our server, was extremely competent, friendly, and attentive. All of the other personnel were similarly excellent. Everyone worked so well together, making it a pleasure to dine here.

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  9. MichelleH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This was a great location for Sunday brunch/lunch and if you can snag a table by the windows it is even better.

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  10. MegN

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Only one server for whole restaurant, inside and out. Party in back room had another server. So slow and had to ask for condiments for hamburger, salt, water refills and each time it took a while for each request to be fulfilled. Food was ok for a Thursday night meal but I took guest that had traveled and were very hungry and the wait for service and food was too long

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  11. EricaP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I always get the French mussels and am never disappointed. My son's salmon with risotto was excellent and he got a free dessert because it was his birthday.

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  12. Delightful

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner there yesterday. The service and food was great. It was also a very nice atmosphere. I look forward to eating there again.

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  13. speechie

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the best fish dish that I've ever eaten in my life--fried Black Sea Bass. It was also a great presentation. There was just the right amount of sprouts and veggies to go with it. It wasn't at all greasy. It tasted fresh with sweet, sour, salty, umami in a great balance. This should stay on the menu. We're planning to come back again in a few weeks when we have guests out of town. Not to be missed!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the service was great without being pushy. I had the Lobster Benedict and loved it.

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  15. Lelek

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Went for a birthday. Positives: the food was overall well done/tasty and there is a large variety of appetizers for anyone (vegetarian, kids, etc.) on the menu. There were a lot of interesting drinks and a good selection of wine and beer. The variety of charcuterie/cheese board options was outstanding. We chose the chef special and it did not let us down. The cauliflower appetizers were a hit, the grilled octopus was well done (& that's coming from someone who doesn't eat octopus at all). My wife liked the salmon parmesan risotto and my dad liked his sea bass. The quinoa bowl entree was rather lacking in terms of variety of vegetables but the arugula was fresh. Negatives: Attention to detail was not there from staff. We came for a birthday & the staff failed to ask about the occasion/reason we were there although it was specified on the reservation. staff could have done a better job at seating us - we got a corner spot that was hard to get in and out of on one side and seating was rather uncomfortable. There were other unoccupied parts of the restaurant that looked more suitable. A couple of us were cold as there was a vent blowing directly above us. We ordered a side of steak with a salad and it was not good. Steak tasted bland and was barely warm when served but they did take it off the bill. I always appreciate seeing the manager and I do not think I ever saw one. Waitress was attentive but felt like she was always in a rush to get to a different table/kitchen.

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  16. KenL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The hamburger special we had last night was fabulous. My friend had lamb ribs, which I had never seen before. It was thin cut and stew like on the bone, but very tender and tasty. The hamburger was a mix of short rib and two other cuts and came with a tangy BBQ sauce, fried pickles, and a tasteful cheddar. The hand-cut fries were delicious. The waiter worked very hard, but he was stretched thin considering the place was full at 7 on a Thursday, but didn't refill afterwards. Drinks were slow to appear; it seemed like there was no bartender, so that may have been the problem. We didn't have it, but the extensive cheese boards looked wonderful. The menu had LOTS of different options and combinations. I will definitely return.

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  17. Jojo

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter was wonderful!! He made the evening very enjoyable.

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  18. MagsB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There was a great variety of options on the menu and I especially liked the specials. The food was very tasty and the portions were not overwhelming. The Kansas ribeye was so good and I really enjoyed the creme brulee. Our server was helpful and friendly and provided just the right level of service. Finally, the cost was very reasonable compared to the city. Two courses for 5 people with a couple of alcoholic beverages came to $236. Bargain! I would definitely go back if I was in the neighborhood.

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  19. ThomasB2023

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had the chicken and waffles with candied bacon. The white-meat chicken was crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. The waffle was light, soft and accompanied with delicious butter and maple syrup. The fun star of this dish was one piece of thick, candied bacon. Unfortunately, the so-called “pulled pork Rueben sandwich” completely missed the mark. The pork was not pulled and the sandwich was not a Rueben. It was not bad but was not what we expected from the menu. Order a pitcher of yummy sangria with the chicken and waffles (and bacon). The service is outstanding and it is a very beautiful space. We will definitely be back!

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  20. SherryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good. Watermelon Sangria was Great. Server was fabulous. I wish we could have stayed longer for more Sangria and dessert, but we had a show to go to.

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  21. Snapple2641

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good. Nice portions. Waitress very friendly with recommendations. The hostess was a airhead, twisting and playing with hair constantly. It’s a restaurant leave your hair alone. Pull it back in a ponytail.

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  22. AnneF

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really good and creative food. Awesome surrounding neighborhood!

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  23. ChristineB

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drink are always great here, either for brunch or dinneer. the wait staff is really good too--nice, accommodating, and good at what they do.

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  24. SueK

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    High energy place for brunch. They don't open until 10:30a and it fills up rapidly once the doors open. Nice, attentive service. Food was OK. Conversation-challenged noise level.

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  25. Cchicago

    Chicago

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my new favorite restaurant for brunch. Went back there again 3 weeks later and ordered different food. Everything was excellent. We sat outside and had a lovely afternoon. Even my dog had a great time.

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  26. SteveSkoDines

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The appetizers are to die for. We had the cauliflower and cilantro fries which were outstanding. The best was the Parmesan eggplant though!!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve eaten here a few times, but this time was especially memorable. The beet salad was fresh and light. The Poutine was DROP DEAD AMAZING. It’s one of those dishes I will continue to think about and can’t wait to have again. The duck confit is truly special. And last, the Cubano was absolutely perfect. The balance of pressed bread, pickles, cheese, mustard and house-smoked meats couldn’t be any better. It was a fantastic meal and I’m sure everything on the menu was equally good!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Alway a great experience at the restaurant. Fun area and great food.

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  29. Cchicago

    Chicago

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took a friend from Nashville,TN to Fork and he loved it. Rated it a 10, except the biscuits were not southern, but they still tasted great with the chicken gravy. We ate outside; the weather was perfect. The wait staff was excellent and we both really enjoyed our meal. Yummy. Can't wait to return.

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  30. TrenisaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, good food, prices and drinks are amazing!!!

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  31. ReemaS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great Mother's Day experience. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and reasonable. Will definitely go back.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a lovely brunch! Pretty reasonable prices for the area!

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  33. greatguest

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was delicious. Service was very good. Prices decent.

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  34. AngieKay

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mussels & tuna tartare were outstanding-the morel soup was crazy good too! Will go back again and again

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  35. MichaelR

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was terrific - both food and service were great. Try the Fork burger - nice combination of 3 different meats.

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  36. katiem

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food! Just had the lobster tacos - yum! My daughter loves the donut holes.

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  37. ThomasB2023

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding experience at Folk on a beautiful Friday evening. Great service from everyone and a fun vibe. The food was delicious. Dates and bacon, half duck club with sweet potato fries and the special street tacos. The margaritas are yummy, too. The bartender made ours to order with Patron Silver. We will definitely return and can’t wait to try brunch soon!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Surprising gem! Was not familiar with it prior to going there but loved it.

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  39. Northcenterdiner

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great local spot for fresh food and good drinks!

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  40. KLLL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing brunch and drink selection with kind servers and attention to allergens and special diets

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Fork - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 751-1500.

Fork - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Fork - Chicago

4600 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wilson
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 Lots 1 block south on Lincoln and 1 block north corner of Lincoln & Western, street parking
  • Public transit
    CTA bus (11 Lincoln, 49B Western, 49 Western, 145 Wilson), Brown Line train (Western), Cabs plentiful
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (773) 751-1500
  • Catering
    Our Full menu is available
  • Private party facilities
    Dining room available groups between 13-160 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Drews: (773) 751-1500
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