Based on 219 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
124 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960
Phone: (540) 308-7660
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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 1–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Jonathan Young
My experience at Forked was quite mixed. Even though I did not have a reservation, even if I did have one, I stood in the doorway waiting to be seated for 10 minutes just to have staff finally acknowledge me, and an additional five to meet a server. I must say that the appetizers here are phenomenal, but when you’re waiting half an hour for a cup of crab bisque, you start to wonder what the holdup could have been. The staff was friendly, especially the bartender once I was seated. I was quite disappointed in the lemon chicken entree, which I expected to have more substance and more meat for the price point offered. If I were to come back to forked, it would definitely just be for their appetizers, and not for any other reason.
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June Degenhardt
We had an amazing experience when we chose Forked on Main for the Rehearsal Dinner for a wedding that took place in Orange. Stephanie (owner) cares about her restaurant and guests. She, the chef, and staff exceeded our expectations! The rehearsal dinner ran smoothly, the food was top notch, and the staff was very friendly. Before planning the menu, we went to Forked on Main for dinner and everything was delicious! The owner and chef both worked with us to create dishes that would meet the varied needs of our guests. If you are in the area, stop in, meet Stephanie, and definitely get the salmon. Thanks for great memories!
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Rhiannon Andrus
We had our wedding reception here. The owner Stephanie, made sure every need was met. The food was exceptional as was the wait staff. It was the perfect place for a intimate, memorable wedding reception or venue for a special occasion.
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RVTravelers Voice
My wife ate here several years ago when we were staying at the nearby bed and breakfast. It was excellent then, so we decided to give it another try when we were passing through recently. However, we were surprised to see it remodeled and open under a new name. However, new name aside, it was still a cozy and charming place to eat. The prices are on the high side, but the delicious plates are worth it. My seared salmon over risotto was superb. The service was friendly and attentive, too. Be sure to check this place out on your next visit to Orange.
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Kevin Jones
Brunches here were fabulous – food and service, but they have decided to discontinue. Decided to take friends there for a first time dinner. Service was very good…had reservations no waiting. Lounge music (bluegrass) loud, overpowering entire dining area. Dining was average. Crab soup appetizer was delicious and full of crab. Rigatoni meal was fine if not a bit overpriced. Lemon chicken over cooked, no flavor and uneatable. Mussels although a good portion…so small would not suggest trying to pair up with an appetizer as a meal item. Management sympathetic to our constructive criticism, comping the chicken and dropping a couple complimentary desserts on the table.
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Casey T. D. Squyres
Had an absolutely wonderful Mother’s Day dinner! We’ve been coming to Forked for quite some time now and we’ve watched it go through many changes, and it’s all for the better. Stephanie, the new owner, got us seated right away, and Stephen, our waiter, was awesome. He was prompt and amiable and we didn’t have to wait around for our drinks and our food like we have at other places around here. Chef is creating some incredibly good food (we had the tuna tartar appetizer and the fish and the steak and both were cooked perfectly) and his presentation and flavor combinations are always on point. This place just keeps getting better and better. We love the folks here, we love the ambiance, the food, the drink, you name it. It’s our favorite go-to in town and Orange is lucky to have it! Treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed.
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Krystal Case
The food is amazing, but the drinks are even better (we know, we tried most of them)! You can’t beat the service either; the manager & assistant manager are both super nice. We’ve been trying to make it for dinner for months, but happen to get in during lunch and couldn’t have been luckier. Even other regular patrons are a joy to dine with. If you can’t enjoy a meal here, I’m sorry.
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gary lafontaine
Flipped a coin and took a date to Forked. Never again. Although the people were pleasant, the couches and wing back chairs are not ideal for dining. I ordered the “crab bisque” it had about 3 mediocre chunks of crab meat in it and had a very tomato flavored base. More like a tomato “bisque” with crab meat. Also slightly on the soupy side for a bisque. The shells that are ground up to make a bisque are there for flavor and to thicken the base. Not impressed. I also decided to try the Shrimp Scampi Risotto. I couldn’t have been more disappointed in this dish. At $27 dollars for such a small portion, Forked should be ashamed to serve it. Not only did the size not stack up to the price but anyone who knows how to make a risotto knows it should be seasoned and infused with garlic and herbs. Although cooked nearly perfect in texture it lacked in flavor. I assume they were relying on the Scampi sauce to help the flavor. Well, par for the course, the scampi was weak in 2 of the 3 flavors your palate should pick up in a proper scampi. The flavor that did come through and over power the dish was the lemon. I feel the marriage of white wine, butter, garlic and lemon wasn’t to be found in such a simple sauce that a novice can conquer on their electric stove at home. Overall disappointed in my experience with the food. If you decide to go here, expect 3 star food at a 5 star price. If bland yet sour risotto is your preferred taste… This is the place for you. On a side note, the Shrimp was cooked perfectly.
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Andrea Smith
Went in for happy hour and was charged $2.50 for ice and $3.00 for no ice on a $6 drink! Such a rip off. I started not to post because I like supporting local businesses, but I felt wronged in some way!! Decent food, but ask for clarity on pricing.
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Christina Brooks
I don’t often write reviews but the changes recently have warranted a good review. We’ve lived in town for 10 years. Forked has always been a nice place to dine but we didn’t go regularly because it was pricey for the level of food. Just never really wowed us. But now…WOW… the new owner and chef have really cranked it up. The food is fantastic. We go there much more frequently because I can’t get some favorites out of my head. Love the brussel sprout app, the pesto mushroom pasta, the rigatoni, the shrimp risotto. So delicious.
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