Fork

With all of the great reviews given about this place, mine may be a little less than great. This establishment atmosphere is beautiful but the food did not meet my expectations. The calamari fell short on flavors,they maybe frozen from a bag. There wasn't 1 squid on the plate, the brisket was surprisingly dry with a tasteless sause under it. The drinks was the best in the area, hands down. The lady bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, & made good drinks. Lol. The manager was walking around but only was interested in the table patrons, (we were at the bar). Not sure if I would eat here again, but for drinks, definitely when the lady bartender is serving, I actually love the calamari at the bar across from here.(no shade, just being honest).

Fork has a greta brunch and lunch menu. You can pick from something lighter like breakfast dishes of the steak Frites or short rib. No matter what you pick, you will not be disappointed. Service and prices aren’t bad either.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was really nice and moody, perfect for a date night or hanging with friends. The music was at the right level to entertain and allow conversation. The staff greeted you warmly so that's always nice. The other reviews did not lie, the sushi pizza was really good and different. The lamb lollipops over lentils was delicious. The lamb juicy. Well we should have stopped there. Ordered the Honey Lavender lemonade, that had zero hint of honey, I wasn't expecting a heavy Lavender taste and they delivered on the. It tasted like seltzer water and sour lemons. It did look nice, so presentation was on point. We also ordered salmon and short ribs - disappointing. Salmon slices are already on the small side and I still didn't finish it. It was sadly overcooked and dry, like even after not eating all day I couldn't finish it dry. The veggies were overcooked while the carrots was undercooked. The short ribs while tender had absolutely no flavor, NONE. I don't think I've ever given an establishment a 3 star, it really sucks because the ambiance was on point and so was the appetizers. Maybe they had a bad night because how do you mess up salmon so bad.

Looking back, I'm surprised by all the great reviews... our food experience was less than great. The restaurant is beautiful, but the food does not live up to the effort put into aesthetics. Calamari was average, short rib bao buns were just sweet in flavor and the carrot cake desert was so bad we sent it back (dry and refrigerated too long). The empanada... couldn't taste the difference between the dough vs filling. Funny enough the thing we enjoyed the most was the Caesar salad.

I had a wonderful time there. The bartender Kamila was excellent. She made an amazing lemon drop martini and a pistachio martini that is to die for. The food was nice as well. I had the calamari and a side of french fries. The place is nice and cozy. Music is a little loud, but i still could have a conversation. Overall this place is definitely worth a try. Will definitely be back!

I recently visited Fork with my family for lunch and had an excellent experience. The online menu caught my attention with happy hour starting at 3 pm, but I was initially told it was bar seating only. Kudos to the manager for accommodating our family with a small kid and allowing us to order from the happy hour menu at our table. Our servers were incredibly sweet and attentive. We started with complimentary bread and apple butter, which set the tone for the meal. The apps were standout – fried ravioli and short rib bao buns were both delicious. Entrees included the fork burger, which was juicy and well-made, and the fried chicken sandwich, perfectly breaded with a nice crunch. Sides included regular and truffle fries, both hits. Drinks were impressive, especially the peachy lychee and Rose Sangria, with flavors matching menu descriptions. Prices were reasonable, and the music and atmosphere were enjoyable. Overall, Fork exceeded expectations. I'm definitely returning to try more menu items.

food was amazing, drinks were phenomenal. the owner was very personal & excellent. our waitress was so kind and attentive. they even validate your parking if you park in the parking garage down the street. definitely will be back!

First time visiting was during a catering event, but they knocked it out of the park! Staff was very attentive & quick to service. Food (especially the seafood options) were very flavorful & spot on. The bar offered a variety of drinks with skilled bartenders. Owner introduced himself as well and was very nice and a good person to conversate with!

Great to see a number of very good restaurants in downtown Rahway. These are especially useful when people come to Rahway for a show at UCPAC - main stage or smaller Hamilton Theatre. That was the case last evening when eight friends met for a 5 pm Spyro Gyra show and then went out to eat. One of the ladies in our group suggested Fork and we all agreed to try it. Everyone was satisfied with the experience. Fork is a cool, trendy place. Some come to sit at the bar (3 screens broadcasting sports when we were there), but most come to sit at tables to eat and drink. Not the sort of place I normally frequent. Service was quite attentive throughout. Some had mixed drinks, we had wine at $12/glass. Our party ordered all sorts of entrees and there were no complaints. I ordered a special Red Snapper, $36 and my lady ordered Chicken Milanese $26; both entrees were quite good. My only complaint is that this eatery gets very noisy when full (as when we were here Saturday evening),

The restaurant is beautiful and very spacious. Everyone was interacted was very friendly and refreshing. We sat at the bar for a quick, light dinner. The bartender made us some very tasty martinis. It's always a plus when the bar offers blue cheeses stuffed olives for martinis. The food however was a bit underwhelming. Everything fell flat in flavor. Even a touch of salt would've helped. We started with the Short Rib Bao Bun appetizer. They were would good but far from great. I would opt for a different starter. The entrees were also disappointing. My boyfriend ordered the chicken parm, which was a good/ safe option. I ordered the El Presidente Pasta which was a pasta in a rigatoni pasta in a creamy brown sauce with mushrooms and short rib. I would say the dish lacked in flavor, salt and execution. The sauce was not very creamy and the short rib was tough, there were even some pieces so hard to chew I had to spit them out. Considering all of the great places to eat in Rahway, I would not put Fork at the top of my list. I think their menu is a bit confusing. They identify as a Modern American restaurant but most of their dishes were Italian inspired. It would've been nice if either their menu offered more range or they rebranded as an Italian inspired restaurant and perfected their current dishes.

Came here on a Tuesday evening. Parking wasn't hard to find on the street but they do have a parking deck near by. The restaurant was empty. Service was wonderful. We ordered the spicy vodka pasta with salmon. The salmon was so bland, no seasoning, so I didn't eat it. The pasta wasn't spicy at all. My partner had the elote pizza and the burrata, which was just ok but high quality ingredients. We also had two desserts the cheesecake and chocolate lava cake. They weren't the best. All in all, ok food, but wonderful service. Just be mindful that cell phone service is scarce in there for some reason.

I got together with my friend to get dinner. When I arrived I found parking on the street. I walked into a really nice restaurant! We were served by Alejandra and she was awesome! We ordered: Espresso Martini French 75 Octopus Elote Pizza El Presidente Short Rib King Salmon brown butter cake I loved that martini and I also loved the octopus! And the brown butter cake was amazing! We had a really great experience!

Came here for Mother's Day "brunch" with my sisters on a beautiful Sunday. We made reservations so wait time was minimal. We found street metered parking immediately. We ordered the calamari, octopus and caesar salad. The salad was good. The calamari had teriyaki sauce on it. The octopus was cooked okay but the sauce with the corn and peas was not appetizing. For our entrees, we ordered lobster ravioli, 2 short ribs, salmon, and pasta. None of us liked our foods. All the food was bland, no flavor, no seasoning, lacked salt and pepper. We did not finish our food due to the taste. My lobster ravioli lacked seasoning and sauce. It felt like it was microwaved as the top of my ravioli was dry and only saucy on the bottom The restaurant is beautiful and the service is good. But the food we had was a complete miss. I tried to order a drink that contained blood orange but they didnt have any. So i settled with lemon drop martini and it was good.

Dinning out into this small cosy restaurant was worth it on a Tuesday night. The spot also have daily specials, please ask if they did not mention. Drinks was good and the food was delicious. Overall good eat.

The service was amazing Alejandre was so sweet she made the experience better. Down to us having a shaky table which we were annoyed by she noticed it on her own and came back and put something under the table to fix it. I went Valentines Day and was lucky enough to get a seat we came at the perfect time. As for food they had a curated Vday menu so I'm not sure what the menu is usually like. Had a lychee martini and a pineapple margarita so did my date they were good. My date said the calamari was delicious. I had the steak it wasn't cooked how I like it even after I sent it back it was extremely red. That was my only issue. The steak was good though the little bite I ate lol. Will be back for happy hour.

Fork hosted the private event of our dreams and I could not be more thankful. Planning was a breeze, the pricing was exceptional, and the service was stellar. I have never had such a relaxed and successful event experience. Our guests loved the aesthetic of the venue, which provided a classy New York experience, right in downtown Rahway. On top of it all, the execution of our large private party was stellar. All of our guests raved about the quality of food, coordination with other vendors, and service. Thank you Fork family! We can't wait to celebrate with you again.

Decided on dinner here with a friend tonight. The dinner was good, the communication was not. We ordered the appetizer empanadas (chicken which could've been three in my opinion but were two)however they were good. Main dishes were the salmon and my friend had the skirt steak. The waitress gave us the specials and we ordered. She never informed us that the skirt steak came with other sides therefore my friend ordered a side that was really not needed and had the waitress advised what came with the dish she would have known she didn't have to order additional sides. Once the dishes came out and we realized we immediately spoke to the waitress about it and she advised she couldn't take the side off because it was already ordered which was ridiculous it was a side of broccoli. While we were waiting for the check we noticed that the owner or maybe manager sent a round of drinks to the table next to us a group of maybe 5 or 6 people. I did feel it was a little rude to us and the other tables. The restaurant was not crowded and I felt that was somewhat rude. I have friends who own restaurants and if you were in that section they would have accommodated all. Overall all nice restaurants, food was good but I maybe would come just for happy hour.

Went there before I went to a show at the upac I did not know what to expect but I was very happy The place has a very cool city feel with exposed brick and all. The Ambience was great We got there before the other couple so sat at the bar and had sd drink the bartender was very nice and helpful We then met our friends and sat down for dinner and everyone loved everything I had the lobster ravioli and some of the best I have had So if in the area it's a must go

I really liked the ambiance here. I would return to sit at the bar. The food was really good too, I would recommend the sushi pizza.

The service and the atmosphere were nice but the food quality just wasn't there. The bao buns were decent , my chicken parm was the best part of the meal. Overall 6/10.

Beautiful, beautiful restaurant in downtown Rahway. The food was delicious here. Everything everyone had was so good. The highlight of my evening was definitely the fish and chips. It was delicious, it had the perfect touches like pickled onions fresh tartar sauce, on top of warm fish and french fries. We had a large party for a friend of ours and everything was so accommodating. Prices are fair. Parking can be annoying in this area, but you can find some thing a block or two away or park in the parking garage. Definitely recommend check this out.

Disappointed and won't be back. I placed a pickup order over the phone for the tuna tostada, calamari, and steak frites. My dad picked it up and said the total came out to $82.36 -- for just two appetizers and one entree. When I called to ask about the pricing, I was told they were running a "special" Mother's Day menu, which bumped the steak frites from $30 (as listed online) to $42 -- with no mention of this over the phone when ordering. That might have been acceptable if the food was at least good, but it wasn't. The steak was overcooked, the fries were soggy because they poured the au jus over everything instead of keeping it on the side, and the calamari was bland. At least they put the sauce for the calamari on the side but that didn't make up for the lackluster flavors. To top it off, the person I spoke with over the phone was dismissive and unhelpful. Walking into an empty restaurant on a holiday weekend should have been my dad's warning sign. Sadly, this experience was not worth the money or the hassle.

Great truffle fries, cocktails and service. Atmosphere perfect for a date night or girls night out.

The atmosphere, the food, the drinks....whats not to love at Fork?! Fast and attentive servers and staff made our night an absolute BLAST! I don't think I've ever had a better night out. Thanks Fork!

This restaurant has not been open very long. There were a few minor issues and that is more of me trying to find something. The food was great. The ambiance was fabulous. It gave midtown Manhattan bistro vibes. I will be back here since it's fine dining steps away from home.

Great restaurant. I came here on a Sunday with my son, sat right down. Our server was very polite and attentive. Very relaxing ambiance. We ordered the calamari and octopus as an appetizer. Both selections were very good, but I must say their octopus was the best I have ever had. It was soooooo delicious. For my entree I had a special which was red snapper. I will post my entree but honestly I don't have a picture of the apps since we dug right in lol. Definitely will be returning.

We are so lucky to have this Restarant in Rahway! The food is incredible. My favorite dishes are the burrata, the calamari and the salmon. Everything is done amazing though. The service is an always great and the bartender Alix is the best with cocktails and such a great person to chit chat with. The ambiance is New York City chic! We love it here and are becoming regular customers.

Been here a few times since they opened up. Food is great, drinks are awesome and the service is top notch. Great bartenders and staff! The ambiance is perfect for happy hour, a nice dinner or even just drinks. So happy to have them in Rahway!

Put a fork in this place, everything was done well. Apps, entrees and desserts were all delish and our waitress was attentive. Really nice decor and good lighting. Pretty good variety on the menu.

Found this place off a google search and it was sooo good ! It definitely has a nice vibe and they accommodate the charge if you park in the parking garage ! They have a good size food menu and drink options. The chicken Milanese was great! Would definitely return and recommend

Great ambience and service but flavor lacking. We had the lamb and ribeye steak. Meat was not very tasty and the quality of the steak was questionable. Tough and lacking flavor. The calamari was good but what's the trend with this salty asian inspired sauce on calamari these days? Can we just have light crispy fresh calamari? The mac and cheese ??? Ohh, it was like kraft meets watery cheese sauce. Runny and no flavor...Service is outstanding though and maybe we just didn't order the right items or it was an off day? We would try again bc it seems this area of Jersey has very few cool dining options.

Wow! Pleasantly impressed!! I've been to Fork for dinner two times already and both times the food AND THE SERVICE were excellent!!! The atmosphere is lovely, the tables are not too close to one another so you can speak among your group without shouting and the chairs - particularly for the men - are super comfortable. Everyone in my group - on both visits, were extremely satisfied with their appetizers, meals and drinks. Also want to mention the servers who were attentive, personable and pleasant!! REALLY ENJOYED the experience - AND the place is beautifully maintained - VERY clean!! Will be back for sure!!

I would love to give this place 5 stars and won't due to poor management which I really liked the manager however he wasn't paying attention to his staff. I don't the male waiter name I had because he never mention it. He was impatient as it was our first time there. He did take our order and that was it. He walked by the table several times not asking if we need anything. When we had a question couldn't find him, it wasn't crowded at all after 4pm on a Friday. He brought out hard bread, or overcooked either way it shouldn't have been brought to a customer table we wasn't happy at all Lyra praying I'm spelling it right she was the absolute best hostess waitress I've had in a long time. We asked for more bread telling her it was hard, she brought out these biscuit type of bread with fresh seasoning on top and homemade apple butter. She put in an appetizer at the last minute as we asked to have before the meal. Fish in chips was good small pieces with 2 people sharing they could give 4 pieces instead of 3 especially when pieces are not the same size. They did drive the top with the delicious homemade tartar sauce where you can't see how many or how big. The fries were crispy and seasoned perfectly. We had cod fish with extra veggies and salmon with extra veggies delicious. The honey Dijon was to die for. Our drinks was good lychee martini and sangria was good. Lyra brought the check over because he never asked if we needed anything. We didn't want to give him the tip so the tip in cash went to Lyra and here he come to pick up the check. He opened it as he was walking away to see the other waiter got the tip the smug laugh and disappointed he showed was what he deserved. How can you pick up a check expecting a tip when you ignored us the whole time we was there. Sorry not sorry. I hope this is a lesson learned and hope management will read this to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else. I told someone what happened thinking we didn't wrong thing and was told no and they asked if it was a race thing absolutely not it was a lazy thing Do better sir

Food, service and ambience was great! We had a 8:30 reservation which we were a couple minutes late for, however we were seated and attended right away! Our server took down our drinks; espresso martinis which were really good. We had the fried calamari as our appetizer; it was good, but the crust was falling right off the calamari (it has a teriyaki glaze I believe which gave it a nice touch). Definitely trying the octopus for my next visit! Our waiter then helped us choose our entrees as it was out first time visiting fork. My friend ordered the short rib which she really enjoyed, and I ordered the chicken parm which was HUGE and one of the best I've had. The only negative is the parking. But there is a parking garage down the street where you can park, or in the back of the restaurant. Parking on the street is pretty tough as it is an area with a couple bars/ restaurants. I will definitely be back as we had wonderful experience!

Went here for Mother's Day and was welcomed by hostess and waited on by Alajandra. Apps and meal were wonderful! Son-in-law said best lobster ravioli he's had! Fried calamari and short rib bao buns were great!! Great addition to downtown Rahway! Will be back!

Not only was I rushed to pick my appetizer and dinner at the same time. My bao bun had a huge bone in it. The manager and waiter told me they cut pork belly from bone fresh per order. I informed they belly does not have bones and they did not even choose to hear me out. I ordered the elote as well which came covered in crumbled blue cheese which they also told me I was wrong and that it's creamy queso fresco. I showed them the blue swirl in the cheese and just walked away. I was really hoping for this to become my normal neighborhood spot but I will not be back, I didn't even stay for my dinner I canceled and left.

The food was excellent. Large portions. Very satisfying. The service was incredible. Shout out to our wait staff especially Alejandra. Ambiance is cozy people have enough room between tables and the music is in the background but not overwhelming.

The food was INCREDIBLE and the service was spectacular! We had the beef Bourguignon with mushroom risotto - it was - absolutely delicious!! The restaurant is gorgeous - New York City vibes. The desserts are stunning!!