The Twisted Cork

Let's get the bad news out of the way first: I had the turkey dinner, and look, it was a culinary flatline. It was pretty bland, and definitely needed a little salt, but the presentation was all the hype. It was the kind of dish that makes you grateful for tap water. I'm choosing to believe that the Thanksgiving special was just a ridiculous, one-off incident and that the regular menu is not trying to actively put me to sleep. But here is the absolute truth, and why this place gets the top rating: The atmosphere is 10 stars. Seriously, I don't care if the food is just okay when the lights are this good. This place has the most romantic ambiance that you can hope to bring your sweet one to. They've basically bottled the concept of "date night" and injected it into the drywall. It's classy, it's intimate, and it makes you look better than you actually are. So, go here. Bring your date. Order something that isn't the turkey. And let the atmosphere do all the heavy lifting for your evening. It’s worth it.

We had yet another great meal. The feature mussels were fabulous served with fries and a great dip. A few more pieces of baguette would be appreciated to sop up the sauce. Lamb shank was very tender. The burning rosemary grapefruit cocktail looked and smelled amazing. Service was attentive ama friendly.

Best restaurant to dine in in Prince George. The atmosphere and interior design resemble western movies 🎬 My partner and I had our birthday's dinner served here in April 2025. We had a New York Striploin (steak) & Lamb Shank that were cooked perfectly, and it was marinated tastefully, thanks to the great kitchen crew Takio and Amanda. Beforehand, we had 2 special cocktails (I don't remember the names😁) smelling and tasting great. Since it was our birthday, we were offered a free cheesecake, which I must say it was the best one I ever had. Afterward, the staff accommodated a surprise moment for my partner and when my friends brought a cake. Mike, the best restaurant coordinator ever provided our group of 4 with herbal tea and coffee and surprisingly when we asked for the bill, he said it was for free (man it could cost over $40 somewhere else). I must say a million times thanks to Mike for coordinating the moment, the handsome barman Justin and the skillful kitchen crew Takio and Amanda for creating such a memorable night for us. 5 star is not enough for this gem, I would absolutely recommend this restaurant.

Really wonderful evening. Atmosphere was wonderful. Server Mike was fantastic. All of his recommendations were spot on. Cocktails were fantastic. Short ribs and paella were both fantastic. Cheesecake and strawberry shortcake for dessert were both devoured. Not a crumb was left. Will be back forsure!

The best meal and service we have had on a LONG time. Where do I begin? The building is gorgeous and it’s was drew us in initially but as soon as we sat down we knew this would be a special experience. Mike (owner? Partner?) such a friendly gentleman crafted a few special on menu and off menu cocktails for us. What a treat! All of them were delicious but the Smokey one was unbelievable. Then comes the food and it was not any less delicious. The honey Brie - don’t sleep on that while it’s still on the menu. Honestly we can’t wait to be back. Thank you TC for such a special night out while we’re visiting on rather stressful circumstances for a medical trip.

I had an amazing experience here! I brought my 3 younger sibling for dinner a week ago. The two younger kids will remember it forever and can’t stop talking about it. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our waiter, Mike, truly elevated the evening and made the kids fancy mocktails which made it just that much more special as it was their first time at a restaurant like this. Mike was attentive, funny and friendly. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. He definitely made our day! His recommendations were spot-on and the descriptions he gave of each dish were very detailed and informed. The food was fantastic—each dish was beautifully presented and delicious! Thank you Mike for the outstanding service! This is a place I’ll definitely be visiting again. Highly recommend!

Just finished our first experience at The Twisted Cork! Amazing atmosphere, great food, and wonderful service. Lamb shank fell off the bone and the lobster stuffed chicken was most excellent. Only negative was we were too full for desert! Justin was great - awesome recommendations and one of a kind signature cocktails - thanks Justin! See ya on our next visit.

Truly a devastating culinary experience. The service was great; the food bordered on traumatic it was so bad. The Risotto and cheese appetizer was presented like fish sticks. It was deep fried sticks of “risotto” which proved to simply be mushy flavourless rice. I don’t know what part cheese was suppose to play, but it never made an appearance. The scallops were terrible; and for some reason there was more of the flavourless mush masquerading as Risotto underneath the scallops. My Eggplant Parmesan was wet. There was a huge amount of it served and I wished there wasn’t. There wasn’t a single flavour in the entire dish except for the balsamic vinaigrette on the plate which was by far the best part of the dish. I was absolutely baffled to find Risotto underneath the eggplant Parmesan. The Paella was almost a crime. There wasn’t a crispy bottom layer; it was just what was essential the Risotto AGAIN in a mushy messy with no flavour and the mussels were so undercooked I was scared to eat it. I don’t know how you can call something a Paella without a socarrat. The prawns seemed like they were boiled from frozen with absolutely nothing for seasoning or even butter. Boring is an understatement. And then the bill. $130 before the tip. We drank water and had no dessert and were charged fine dining prices for the worst meal I can remember. Again, our waitress was excellent. No complaints there. I don’t know if they somehow found themselves with an excess of Risotto and were just trying to offload it; but it was unforgivable. I’m not a review writer and probably would have let this go, until we got the bill. If you value flavour and respect food in the slightest, I would suggest giving this place a pass.