cork 'n cleaver restaurant

still great, even lunch. recently had first lunch here, normally have been just dinners. was amazed how crowded it was - yet party of three we were able to get seated fairly quickly. had salad bar (of course!), beef medallion wellingtons for appetizer, and prime rib sandwich - all excellent. service via the waitress was very good, whereas still wondering if the other lady really needed to take our bread away at one point? hostess was engaging, place still one of my favourites. love it.


-----24 jan, 2010-----

ohhhh yea.... what is not to like?

the salad bar - cold metal plates, ready to be filled with a multitude of fixings, from lettuce and spinach, bacon bits and cheese, to raisins and so forth...

the meal - everything, yes everything is excellent. steaks, seafood, and so on...

favorite appetizer is the beef medallion wellingtons...

the service - knowledgeable, friendly, and lovely ladies...

the only negative is that the neighboring voices from the other tables do get quite loud at times. maybe some soft decor in few key places could help diminish the sounds? find yourself having to talk even louder over the din, which of course adds to others doing the same.

nevertheless, this is the place that i take guests. and most part, need to make a reservation some time ahead. but, its worth it.

ps: lol, and the menu,,, interesting conversational piece for new people ;)

great food and great service. awesome time but don't expect to leave with a small bill

a great dining experience. try the crab cakes :)

there is a reason this place has been open for 35 plus years. superb food and service every time, plus the best salad bar i have ever experienced in my wide travels.

had a 7:00 reservation in the lounge. no tables available when we arrived. we waited for a table to open up 15 20 min. we had the mushroom cap appetizer, just mushrooms with cheese. nothing special. my wife had a ny strip i had 10oz prime rib. with firecracker shrimp and lobster. the shrimp were mushy, never had a mushy shrimp before and the flavor was not good. the steaks were just ok.
plus 3 total drinks from the bar. bill came to $110 and change. terrible value for the money. service was good. salad bar is just a salad bar i hear people talk how great it is i just don't see it.

mmmm the salad bar. very good, very pricey. to rich for my blood, but the salad bar mmmm. very good. just inflated prices, but boy is that salad bar good.

steaks are average , but boy that salad bar mmm, mmm, mmm

my wife and i went there 40 years ago and we weren't impressed with the price vs. value.  i see that nothing has changed over 40 years.  unless you are well-heeled and have money to burn, this might be the place for you.  i have more than enough money to go there but i like to watch my pennies and dollars.

my family and i have been coming here for years ever since i was a kid. i've always enjoyed my dining experience. service is friendly and attentive. the salad bar is phenomenal. i always get a steak and i've never been disappointed. for dessert, you cant go wrong with the mud pie. delicious! great place to visit for a fancy night out.

i thought the salmon was good. my girlfriend didn't like the service. jelly beans are great touch.

salad bar mmmmm. love the salad bar all kinds of fresh lettuce up on here

the best hands down. grew up in ft. wayne and now live in michigan. it's a "have to" when i get home. professionalism to a "t" from the food to the atmosphere to the staff. absolute best salad bar anywhere!! excellence throughout all the years!

best salad bar around. love the salad bar at the cork. it has been years since i have had dinner here- but a frequent diner at lunch. extremely reasonable- try the ahi tuna. great place to take customers. staff is way friendly- make a reservation if you don't want to wait.

called 2 days before for reservation. when it came time to go did not have a reservation for our party. manager not very helpful.

kissy, kissy...not!. please people not in a public restaurant! go some where else in private for that.
and rule # 1, at the salad bar, do not take a used salad plate back up to get a refill! that's a no no! there are other people who like to dine, and not be disturbed by your behavior and loud talking, they can easily hear all of your conversation, and would rather not hear it, but you talk so loud, they can't help but hear every word. please respect others, who are also dining, and want to enjoy their meal, and their time together.


-----02 dec, 2009-----

very good. this is my favorite place to dine. i love the salad bar and the bread they serve. my favorite is the prime rib, the best in town. ask for extra au jus.
service is the best in town too.

good place. food was very good, service was outstanding. i hate salad bar, just make me a salad please. that said, the salad bar was clean and fresh. i was seated in the lounge. i highly recommend it. no children allowed in the lounge area. prime rib was good, my wife's tuna was prepared as she liked. twice baked potatoes were mediocre, i'll try a different side next time. a little pricey for the caliber of food, but the perfect service made up for it.