Ford+Shep

Greatest restaurant Greenville has ever had! Disregard other reviewers with 1 star that then rate Golden Corral 5 stars...unbelievable Food here is world class. If you don't want to spend money for great food and service...stay home! The other great thing is that the restaurant is not pretentious. Dress however you are comfortable and come with a good attitude...it improves from there. I have spent far more and not been as impressed as I was here. Reviewing past pictures and menus...I love the seasonal and theme variations...keep up the great work. Service was outstanding. Wine menu and cocktail choices were well curated. (If you are on a budget, share a couple of small plates and a dessert...you'll have a great experience and be out of there for under $100)

Pimento cheese was truly delicious and bold. The ribeye was large and delicious- cooked to perfection. The appetizer and entree game here justifies the price- some great options.

Review for Ford + Shep ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ford + Shep is a fantastic dining experience! The atmosphere is stylish and inviting. The food is exceptional—each dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Service is top-notch; our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this spot for great food and a memorable night out! Can't wait to return!

Service was great. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Was a Wednesday night so dining area was fairly empty. Host sat us directly next to the only other table with customers in the dining area which was odd so we moved over. Table was under a bright white light, wished we were sat closer to the dim side of the restaraunt especially given it was our anniversary so they knew it was a date. Just didn’t seem like they put thought into it. Sadly the food was not good. Presentation was 10/10 tho. The only dish my man and I liked was the French onion meatballs which was recommended by server. Great recommendation. The dressing on my salad was bland..like watery. The squash under my man’s duck was sooo salty and I usually like dishes that are too salty for others. The peanut butter cake was dry and also lacked flavor. Wouldn’t go again for the food. We didn’t get drinks but the bar area was popping last night so I’d be curious to see how the drinks are. The restaraunt is like a hole in the wall. Kinda felt like a speak easy because it was hard to find with a small sign on the door.

Ordered the duck fat fries, ribeye and wife had the red snapper. We ended the night with the smores and their take on all the dishes were wonderful. Portions were good, food was cooked perfectly and service was wonderful. No notes honestly, will be back forsure

They should aim for a Michelin Star. This restaurant is worth going off route to experience. I’ve been hearing about this restaurant ever since family moved to the area, but first dine there this past week. The atmosphere is pleasant and cozy, the staff are friendly accommodating, but the food was exceptional. My son was disappointed that they had run out of wild boar and Black Forest cake but he was well distracted by his seafood/butternut cream pasta dish, starters of crispy brussel sprouts, soft shelled crab, and beetroot and apple salad; daughter-in-law enjoyed her pork belly bao buns, house cordon bleu on creamy farro with asparagus; and the toddler had very tasty crinkle-cut fries and chicken nuggets; I had a nice prime rib on very crisp smashed fingerlings and purple potatoes, and pear and fig salad. The table shared the Bischoff cake - a perfect ending! Cocktails were equality creative. Well done, Ford and Shep.

A disappointment. The only thing fine dining about this hole in the wall restaurant is the prices. The starter mussels were ok and reminiscent of New England but our entrees were meager and not tasty. I did not like the herb ravioli and the bowl was small. My husband said the pork chop dish was tough and didn’t care for the stinky feet southwestern spices. The lemon cake was just ok. The bread pudding was just ok - bubbling on the outside, cold on the inside. They didn’t have enough wait staff - our waiter had too many hats. Our meals and our desserts came at different times - not appropriate for a fine dining splurge on New Year’s Eve.

Ford + Shep is a standout in Greenville. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of cozy and upscale, ideal for both date nights and casual dinners. The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, with creative dishes that are beautifully presented. Service is attentive and friendly, with staff offering helpful recommendations. For great food, service, and ambiance, Ford + Shep is a must-visit.

Super impressive meal. Standouts were the duck and dumpling broth, was very comforting on a cold December night. Service was incredibly fast and Victoria our waitress was a sweetheart.

EASILY the best restaurant, food and bar in Greenville. I'm from Southern California where we are lucky to have some of the best restaurants in the world. Ford + Shep could easily fit into the mix there. A very nice change of pace from the endless fried food and mediocre BBQ you tend to find elsewhere in town.

Solid. I'll be back. Great service. Very accommodating. The food was surprisingly inventive.

Very average experience. Went here for date night and ford and shep did not deliver on the value. The total for the bill was $80 for 3 appetizers and 2 drinks. Although the drinks and service were outstanding the food was very average. The handpie was mushy and the patatas bravas far too salty. The Brussel sprouts seemed like a dish we could make at home. The entrance was incredibly hard to find as it is connected to different restaurants seemingly in between two places. Although the experience wasn't fully bad I did enjoy coming here for the first time to an extent, because it's one of the only nice restaurants in Greenville, I just wouldn't come here again though. The staff did an excellent job and were very attentive and interior was very well decorated. However I don't think this lived fully up to my expectations...

This is one of our favorite high end restaurants in Greenville NC. Good cocktails and an ever changing menu keep this place feeling fresh and interesting.

This is my favorite place in Greenville to eat! Every birthday, anniversary, celebration we go here and it's always an amazing experience with different dishes to enjoy. The atmosphere is enjoyable and the servers are always nice and welcoming.

I wanted to take a minute to talk about how amazing Ford and Shep is. Over the past 6 months I have eaten here countless times with my boyfriend. Every time we come here the food, service and experience is top notch. We are always blown away by the food and can't wait to come back. Last night we had the brussel sprouts, pork belly bao buns, beef tartare, lamb chops, the strawberry fields salad and the duck entree. We ate every last bite and would have licked the plates. This is truly the best dinner spot in Eastern NC! If you're looking for an amazing dinner experience, this is it.

my favorite spot in greenville. Everything was quite good and I like the tapas style. Greenville needs more spots like this one.

Don't walk, run to eat here. Lovely people, lovely food and beautiful cocktails. Excellent service. Loved it so much I ate dinner two nights in a row - and they remembered me and my dinner partner and our preferences in billing. Would make a detour just to eat here if I am in NC anytime again. You'll all in Greenville have a gem here. Treasure it.

We have been regular customers of Ford and Shep for over 5 years. Unfortunately today they came far below the standard of service they have provided in the past. My wife and I arrived early to our reservation 5:45, and there was only one other couple seated. Our host seated us in proximity to the only other couple in the room, in the middle of the floor. I politely requested to our server that we be seated at a different table, and pointed out several possible options against the wall and more intimate. The server left to get permission to do so. Out request was denied. He could not provide a reason. I frequently bring out of town guests and business associates to Ford and Shep. Moving forward I will have to seriously reconsider booking Ford and Shep given their apparent disregard for the customer.

Ford and Shep is an incredible date spot or place to take guest. It's a vibey spot with incredible farm to table dishes. Cocktails, wine list, and beer list are all great. One of my favorite restaurants in Greenville.

The food was great, Octopus was very tender, the service is very nice waiter was very accommodating. Very romantic place for couples. Kids surprised us for our anniversary it was very good we plan on going back.

One of the finer dining experiences in Greenville. Good food, great cocktails, and really nice ambiance. The espresso martini is a must try! It would be nice if they extended the bar hours till 12am on weekends so that folks that don't want dive bar beers have an option in this part of town.

Wonderful service, wonderful food, awesome all the way around. We will definitely be back !

The food was superb, the best I've eaten in Eastern North Carolina! Everyone at the table just raved about their food. The servers, bartender and others that helped them were exceptional and met all our needs. It was my daughter's birthday and we couldn't have celebrated at a better place. We were in a beautiful room. It was easy to converse with each other. There was very little noise from other patrons. The acoustics were perfect. I highly recommend Ford + Shep!!!

BEST DATE NITE!! I could not have picked a better place to spend our Friday date night. I'm so grateful we were able to make a reservation the same night as graduation, totally forgetting how busy it would be. For drinks, I had the pomegranate spritz which was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. I later had the empress which was a little too spirit forward for me, but very pretty (as it was purple). For starters, I enjoyed the scallops which was PHENOMENAL!!! I will definitely be back for those. I'm still salivating over the green coconut curry sauce. My bf has the cheese plate which he very much enjoyed with the variation of cheese and jams. For entree, I thoroughly enjoyed the trout which was cooked to perfect. The best feeling was the lightness and freshness of the dish.....never did I feel heavy after finishing the entire plate. Of course I couldn't resist dessert after a meal like this! The buttermilk pie was the perfect evening to such a beautiful night with my love. It was creamy, sweet, and savory. I truly can't wait to return. Yes, our bill for 2 was $$$, but what else do you expect for an amazing date night?! It was absolutely worth it. Love the atmosphere, the warm greeting of the staff, and the food!!

Great Greenville restaurant. We had the tuna tartare, redfish, and duck. The tuna tartare was great. Fish was fresh and great way to start our meal. Both the redfish and duck were cooked perfectly. Really enjoyed the duck; perfect sear and super tender. For both the duck and the redfish, which again were amazing, were muted by a large portion of sides which, at least for the duck, did not seem well paired. Just my opinion since the protein portion of the dish was excellent. Drinks were not great. Very bitter and almost medicinal in flavor. Dessert was also a let down. We had the oatmeal cream pie and the cookie portion was very hard. We did make reservations but open seating was available. We sat inside by the window. Very cozy setting. I will note since we did move that all the tables were very sticky and silverware was bent and heavily worn. Minor but with the prices I felt this is something that shouldn't be overlooked. Service was great. Super friendly and helpful.

I have been here several times in the past month or so and my favorites have been the steak, octopus, shrimp toast, and salads. Anything over the cabbage stir fry rice is going to need lots of salt, but when the fish is over the risotto it is delicious. The soft shell crab was delicious but over the bland cabbage stir fry which was a no-go, I asked if they could put it over risotto instead and they said no. The steak and potatoes was one of my favorites and cooked perfectly. Super cute inside and has a beautiful bar, service is good and fast. You just have to know what to order.

Outstanding. We haven't been in a while. That's our mistake! This is a great restaurant. All three courses were just terrific.

Surprised at the elevated experience, if only because of its proximity to Sup Dog. From the food to the service, this restaurant was top notch. May have to visit my daughter more often!

First time dining at this place and was disappointed that we got placed in the green room because I preferences the dining room on my reservation. The main dining room is very cool and pretty however, the Green room was extremely underwhelming and way too quiet. The cocktails we're Instagram worthy as well as the food however over priced for the portion size. Would only come back if I were able to sit in the main dining room.

We go the Brussel sprouts, sans the parp. The tuna share, and the octopus share dishes. These were all pretty good. I'll say the octopus was my favorite, very favorable and fresh. We cot a couple cocktails, as well. They weren't the best, but not terrible. The service was slow for how many customers they had. But our waitress was polite. I would come back.

The best Greenville has to offer. Hands Down. Will definitely return for this unforgettable dining experience.

Great food & staff, the menus are constantly changing so I always love to check out their website early to decide about what I'm getting that night. Some favs of mine are the Tuna Tartare & Brussel Sprouts! Can't go wrong with their recommendations too.

Hands down the best in Greenville. If you travel, you will know this place is one of the best anywhere. We go for casual cocktails and for special occasions, the staff are always on point with their timing and service. If you're wise, you'll grab a seat outside by the fire and find just the perfect setting for a night out. Ford and Shep is one of the best things about living in Greenville.

Never disappoints. Food: always the most delicious, creative and freshest. I appreciate the fact the menu changes. I consider myself a good cook, and the chief really impressed me with the various combinations and use of different components. Seating: The indoor seating is nice and little tucked with small space which makes it close and personal. I can tell what the person next to me got and they can hear my conversations haha. Not a top choice to be this close but oh well. Service: Prompt. Professional. Pleasant. Not sure how I made it all P's. But that what you get for now :)

Wow. Just wow. Beautiful, delicious food. Happy surroundings. Kind and competent staff. There's really not much more I could ask for. I tried the tuna tartare app and the cast iron seared red drum, and both were fantastic. My Negroni was top-notch, and the Grüner Veltliner I ordered in error (my bad!) was kindly replaced with a wine that worked better. Such a pleasant surprise on my visit to Greenville.

I was working at East Carolina U and some locals invited me uptown for some craft beers. In asking around Ford + Shep across the street was highly recommended. I'm really glad I tried this place. I sat in one of the yellow velvet bar chairs and ordered the Shrimp + Mussels and a Bull Durham Light Ale. The food was absolutely fantastic in both taste and presentation. The shrimp were legitimate 2 or 3 biters, mussels cooked nicely, and presentation was great. Served over house made ricotta Ravioli with Pea Tendrils, Pecorino, and a lobster Newburg Sauce - this was a great combination in the right proportion. The place is loud but not in a bad way. You can carry on a conversation with your party and not have to worry about disrupting anybody with your awkward conversations. Go here on date night and enjoy one of their fancy cocktails.

I've been wanting to try out Ford + Shep for some time and finally found an occasion that was special enough. I found the portions of food to be impressive for a restaurant of this caliber/concept and all the food came out hot and fresh. Is it enough to bring leftovers home? Probably not (if you order a normal amount of food per person, that is :P) We ordered two drinks, two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert, and left feeling very full. I know the menu changes frequently and, this time around, I felt like the appetizers were the star; many of the appetizers sounded delicious but we narrowed our options down to two. I kind of wish I had foregone getting an entree and just ordered all the appetizers, though, so that might be what I do next time. The entrees were still good but a little blander than what I expected and didn't seem as balanced as the appetizers. I'm not sure when will be the next time we visit but I would definitely like the try Ford + Shep again. Outside of the food, the staff was accommodating and the decor/ambiance was peaceful, pleasant, and intimate.

Truly spectacular experience on our first visit to Greenville. We loved the atmosphere, the service was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks were spectacular! I had a French 75, my husband had a martini, and both were fantastic. We shared several small plates, and each one that came out was better than the one before. The brussels sprouts were just the right amount of crispy with a little kick, the baked brie and crab toast were incredible, and the tuna was out of this world, seared perfectly--even the kimchi was amazing. We don't live in Greenville, but we're already planning a trip back to try some of the menu we didn't get a chance to sample on this visit. Definitely don't miss Ford & Shep when you're in Greenville!

We recently attended a wedding reception in the greenhouse. The food and service were both excellent! The mixed drinks were phenomenal! Will most definitely visit again.

Incredible food, service, and ambiance! The chef came out to describe the special plates they made due to dietary restrictions. One of a kind location... HIGHLY recommend!

We've been living in Greenville temporarily and this is probably the best food that we have had here. Lots of creative and unique dishes.

Best place to in Greenville. The food is amazing! This is my 3rd time here and it hasn't disappointed yet! Go now!

Ford + Shep is tucked in the Uptown, Dickinson Ave district right next to Smashed Waffles. The entrance is to the side of Smashed and leads you down a hallway that almost makes you feel like you're entering a secret club. Once you get past the hipster, slightly pretentious foodie vibe, you can enjoy the modern, sleek, decor that makes the restaurant feel as if you've been transported to another city. This restaurant is a first for Greenville: from the decor to the menu, everything has been carefully thought out and executed with intention. The menu is "hyper seasonal" (read: trendy) and most importantly, local. It's on the upper end of what Greenville offers, with entrees ranging from $18-28, but if you're out to savor your food, the cost is justifiable. We got the NC cheese plate with peaches and honey, the sweet complimented the cheese well. I got the Mexican street corn bucatini and my husband got the porterhouse, both were tasty. Definitely a fun spot to check out, with an ever-changing menu you'll have a good reason to return.

I was invited by a friend to have dinner- what a lovely upscale restaurant. It's a hidden gem- the service was excellent- the food was amazing- and the atmosphere is just perfect. Try the veal chop. Delicious!

I have had dinner at Ford + Shep twice and both times it was amazing. Great atmosphere, service was excellent. Interesting and changing menu. Fantastic cocktails (a bit pricey). The peppadew appetizer is one of my favorites. I had the trout last night, one of the best meals ever. Cooked perfectly and a mix of flavors, the Brussels sprouts were perfection. Thank you for a lovely experience. I will definitely return on my next trip to the area.

The food was generally very good and the atmosphere is quite nice but I have three niggling gripes about this place that have taken me a while to figure out how to word in a positive fashion. 1. The prices are a bit steep, especially the mixed drinks. I'll admit I'm a little bit of a cheapskate towards cocktails, but with that said, I think $10 is too expensive for a mixed drink, however this place's mixed drinks are $12 to $16 which is completely unreasonable to me. With all the food plates being above $20 a piece, I expect the food to be perfect which rolls into my next points. 2. Everything we had was overseasoned. I'm one that often finds foods at restaurants to be underseasoned and I have quite a high tolerance for salt, but everything we had was too salty for me. 3. Lastly and probably the biggest problem I had: my pork chop was cooked to well done when I requested medium rare. When your pork chop is something like $28, it better be cooked properly. However I never trust any restaurant to send back food so I begrudgingly ate a well done piece of meat that likely could have been spectacular. I mentioned this to the server but I said I do not want to send it back. I do not know if he mentioned it to the cook or owner but that's a severe problem to me. Subgripe: I also mentioned we had a vegetarian in our group and the host said that wouldn't be a problem however everything on the menu had meat besides a salad. We asked the server about veggie options as a salad as the lone vegetarian option is unacceptable. They had a roasted cauliflower substitute for a meat curry dish. While that's fine, the vegetarian in my group hates cauliflower, but fortunately likes curry so she gambled on getting it. I am completely shocked by the lack of vege options they have here especially based on the upscale hipster vibe of this place, and I'm a meataholic.

An elevated experience in food, service, and atmosphere. Truly an unique experience in Greenville...so many others try, F&S succeed.

Over hyped and overpriced for food that was just Mediocre. The pricing is OUTRAGEOUS for the portion sizes. The Appetizers are very small and not shareable at all even though we were told they were. Overall the food was just bland. The menu selection is very limited. Not at all what I would've expected from this type of restaurant. Be prepared to give them your credit card when marking a reservation. They also automatically add on a 20% gratuity to the bill no matter the service. While the service was good we felt very rushed considering there were only a few tables filled. I would not go back and I would not recommend it.

We really enjoyed our first visit to this restaurant! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our needs. The drinks were phenomenal and the food was delicious. The outdoor patio and fire place were very nice on a colder night. I would recommend stopping in for a visit!

I've been coming to Ford + Shep since the first week they opened and the experience and quality of food has remained excellent. The menu changes regularly and always appeals to different preferences. Every dish Ive has has warranted a wow and is clearly thought out. The cocktails and service are also impeccable. Can't say there's a better restaurant in Greenville.

Interior decor and seating arrangements are nice and tasteful, giving an intimate ambiance to the dining experience. Our service has always been excellent here as well. Appetizers and entrees are quite small as compared to usual portions found in the area but are still satisfying and not overfilling. You can tell The ingredients are fresh and is immediately noticed which is delightful! The only area for improvement would be the seasoning. While I typically eat foods with less sodium, some may find it under seasoned as is the case with my usual company. The depth of flavor is also lacking and this may be due to the seasoning as well but I appreciate the effort to keep the food as fresh as possible and not killing it with salt. I only wish it had more complexity than the average dining Greenville has. All in all, solid choice.

The food was okay but very overpriced. The restaurant is housed in an unusual space divided into two main dining areas with no front entrance. The main dining area has no windows so it feels a bit like you are in a dark cave with some neon lighting.

Can not find the words to describe our experience except Fantastic. Greeted as soon as we walked thru the door and everything went uphill from there. I love they always have a variety to choose from because the chef changes the menu every couple weeks. The bartender, Kate made me one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had. I travel a lot and it was great. The food was great and presented in top notch fashion. A picture is worth a thousand words but the taste was worth a million.

Excellent food in a fun atmosphere!! There are three seating areas: outside, in the atrium, and inside the restaurant. We sat in the atrium, which seated about 6 tables or so, and though it was a big loud (couldn't hear our low taking waiter), it was lovely. The starters were fantastic -- highly recommend the focaccia with chamomile butter. The entrees were yummy too; I had the shrimp with hominy which had a terrifically decadent sauce. My husband had pasta with a lamb bolognese -- again, the sauce was the highlight. I also had a really nice glass of Pino Grigio; he had a craft beer from the fun selection. My one quibble was the portion size with the entrees. While we didn't leave hungry, the portion size was quite a bit smaller than expected -- and smaller than other restaurants at a similar price point in Greenville. That said, we'll be back, even if just for the focaccia!!

I travel for a living and the Ford & Shep is a great find. My coworker and I stopped by there for dinner and we were totally blown away with the freshness and taste of the food. I had the rib eye and she had the scallops and shrimp dish. I snuck a taste of her dish before I drove into mine and I had to close my eyes so I could enjoy the taste. It was that good. My steak was cooked exactly how I liked and the flavors that the chef was able to bring out were amazing. We were both very happy when we left. A word of advice. The menu changes daily. They actually print the menu right before they open so we as customers, actually get the freshest food available! Enjoy!!

Easily the best restaurant in Greenville, NC to date. Interior design bang on trend. Three cocktails, 2 dessert wines, 2 starters, a main and dessert to share = $110. We requested to share a main course which to my surprise was served in two separate plates. Silver Fox cocktail was a tad strong for my liking. No complaints on our food order - everything on the plate complemented each other. Service was bit too hasty and would've liked a little more time with the meals. Difficult to find vacant parking around the area on peak hours. Waiting staff were polite and courteous as expected. Enjoyed spending a Friday night dinner here.

This is the trendiest place in Greenville! From the decor to the presentation of the entrees, Ford + Shep was nothing short of outstanding. I have attached a picture of the oysters that we had as an appetizer, they were some of the best ever with a new twist. I can't wait to go back!