The Good Fork Pub in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
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Site: http://www.goodfork.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4PM–12AM
- Wednesday:4PM–12AM
- Thursday:4PM–12AM
- Friday:4PM–12AM
- Saturday:12PM–12AM
- Sunday:12PM–12AM
Good Fork 2.0 has a new personality: expanded bar in front, more seating in the garden area out back, awesome menu. Definitely try the fish and chips - puts alternatives from Brooklyn Crab and Lobster Pound to shame! Oh and they have great pints of Guinness served up by local Bait & Tackle legend Barry on tap - new neighborhood fave!
My wife and I were welcomed to a very warm and welcoming atmosphere with a friendly and accommodating wait staff. I recommend a reservation. 1st in line on a Saturday night we scored the romantic wrap-around window booth. The dishes were delicious and flavorful and I opted to go vegetarian of which there were sufficient combinations. Go! Its just so Good Fork!!!
We went to the Good Fork to celebrate my nephews 14th birthday. The place looks nice, it has a retro feel to it. We ordered dumplings as an appetizer, they were delicious. We ordered a steak and a burger as mains and they were both very well made. The place has good draft brooklyn beer, such as the other half and six point. Staff was very kind as well. over all a great experience. Thank you Good Fork.
This place rocks. Its new American with a random hint of Korean.- The food is delicious- Atmosphere is great. Inside makes you feel like your in a cozy diner, and the porch out back is spacious and sunlit.- Location: its not easy to get to this part of Red Hook, but its a beautiful part of BK once youre there. Plus, there are many other bars around for an after dinner / after brunch beer.
Was a favorite restaurant of mine. What a disappointment. Since chef Cara left the food hasnt been the same. Tonight I gave it another try. To start I ordered a glass of wine, only got half a glass???? the service was bad and food was worse. started with their Korean wings; just average. Next was Korean fried broccoli which was the only thing decent. The mussels were not fresh, and the curry sauce was lacking, sent it back. Then we had one of their special apps; scallops served in the shell was mostly mashed potatoes. Then my usual Roasted chicken with potato parsnip mash, green onion, black bean butter sauce. the chicken had no seasoning and the sauce was bland. Never going back.
This cozy place is more than worth the trip to Red Hook. The food is fresh and delicious. Had the Good Fork Classic with the Homemade Dumplings appetizer and the Steak and Eggs Korean Style entree. You get 5 Dumplings, though I would have preferred 6 because I couldnt get enough. The Steak and Eggs portion was just right. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. I left there with a wide smile and Ill be back.
Food was great, but the service was embarrassingly bad.Came in on a hot and humid day and got seated in the main dining area. Before we ordered we asked our waiter if there was any outdoor seating, as it was uncomfortably hot inside. He told us there wasnt. Two minutes later another couple walked in and he offered them the choice of outdoor seating.Ordered, ate, talked for 10-15 minutes, then tried to get our check. Our waiter refused to come anywhere near our table. Eventually another waitress came by and helped us out. Dont know what his issue was, there were only two other groups in the main dining area.
A little disappointing. I came here because the photos looked so great, but it seems that they are very old photos and do not represent the food being served here. Our server was very nice but I asked for my eggs well done and was served (scrambled) eggs that were still liquidy. My boyfriend and I both asked for bacon and they forgot both orders. The home fries were smothered in cumin, so ask for regular fries unless you really like cumin. The burger meat was good and cooked perfectly medium as requested, but the lettuce was wilted and mushy. If you’re looking for a decent brunch go elsewhere. I have never eaten here before so perhaps it was just an off day for them, but still not excusable because it wasn’t busy. Overall not great food, servers were nice but forgetful and the interior looks like it could use a refresh in general.
The Korean steak and egg is absolutely delicious. The steak is nice and tender and it comes on kimchi rice. Thoroughly enjoyed that. They make good dumplings. My dining partner enjoyed his lamb dish, which was a special. The service is excellent. Weve come here several times and just walked in. The wait for the table is usually not long.
Id probably go back for a drink and sit out back rather than a meal. Veg options are limited, so I got the scallion pancake (부추전) without knowing what bonito flakes were. True to Korean food, even the seemingly safe stuff will have seafood hidden in it, but thats my fault for not asking. It was thicker than a real Korean pancake would be, which was nice, and the sauce drizzled on it was tart and creamy. The atmosphere was the real draw. Even sitting inside overlooking the outside seating area was warm and peaceful.
+++Highlight of my meal was roasted butternut squash. I am a card carrying member and president of the anti-squash association, but I cannot deny the greatness of this dish (although the wife was unimpressed)++They close at 10:30, we were seated at 10:16 and got full serviceThis is a great way to get the famed key lime pie from down the street (#twobirdswithonestone)Blood orange margarita is worth the price of admission, when else are you going to get that in life+Korean steak left a lot to be desired-Distance; Red Hook is so far out, even if you do have a car. The food here is good, but I dont think its worth the trip, unless youre already in the neighborhood.TIPS:- EVERYBODY recommends the dumplings. I was just too full to try them. I do not regret me squash decision, but I simply didnt have space for another app. I guess I have to wait until Im in the neighborhood againI do hate long soliloquies on reviews, but I must say I bee trying to go to Good Fork for a number of years. This was one of my absolute must-do/cannot wait to try, but I didnt want to travel all the way out to red hook to do it. With that said, my expectations were extremely high, and this is a positive, well run, good food establishment. I think I was waiting for much more than I received, hence the low rating
The Good Fork Restaurant is in Red Hook, Brooklyn. They make their own dumplings, which were extremely good. There are always specials. Everything has been very good. The service is great. The owner cooks in the kitchen and her husband helps out front.The menu changes frequently. The dining room is very small. If you have to wait for a table, it is worth the wait. The desserts are homemade. Delicious
We have been going to this restaurant for years with our friends and family. However, we now encounter hostility from the most recent floor manager (Dinner Service). It is an uphill battle when we ask to sit in the back room as you hear the world of excuses as to why the room is not available. Also, her passive-aggressive temperament always ruins our visit to this place. Not to mention, ruins our guest experience. Please, be kind to the customers and try to be accommodating. Emotional intelligence goes a long way.
Excellent food, drink and service. Great and satisfying small dishes. While the portions are on the small side, the food was very well prepared, delicious and I left feeling satisfied. The scallion pancake is a must have. I highly recommend the Good Fork. I will be back.
Nothing good at The Good Fork. Service was slow, waiter was not very friendly nor very service oriented, and food? I could have made this basic fare at home1. Had been wanting to try this place and finally did since hometown BBQ had a huge line this hot gorgeous day.2. Was a Sunday early afternoon and available was the brunch menu. I usually like a small menu, and this was. It was also boring3. I had the spring scramble that came with some parsley thrown on top and stale bread. I believe the salad was made of nettle. Husband had The Standard - eggs over easy, two sausage patties and whole wheat bread.4. We had sat down telling the waiter we were very thirsty. After we downed the bottle of water he took it away and didnt come back with another. Took another 30 minutes to get our club soda5. Nettle salad didnt have any dressing and I had to ask for that. What came was a pesto mush6. Husbands eggs and sausage ok but then again why go out for that. He asked for cheese on top and was told they could not do that. Best thing he had was sausage patties which could have been jimmy dean thick cut7. Not coming back
Guess what race I am? We waited an hour for our food and watched people who were sat after us, order, enjoy and pay for their food before anyone checked on us. After 30 minutes, we were told that the rotisserie chicken takes 30 minutes and the waitress apologized for us not being notified when we ordered. We waited another 30 minutes and were then told that our ticket was misplaced. I would have been more receptive if they told us the truth from the beginning, but the lies made us feel unwelcome. So we wont be back.
Until today, The Good Fork had been one of my favorite restaurants. I moved to the area nine years ago, and I always loved the excellent food and unpretentious atmosphere. I had told my mom about this place for years and took her to brunch here years ago, but hadnt had the chance to take her to dinner here. I finally got the chance today. I cant tell if I hate the Good Fork or new Red Hook or both. My mom likes her steak a little more on the well side and so she ordered it medium well. I know youre not supposed to do that, but this place has always seemed like a neighborhood spot to me so I thought it would be OK. It arrived pretty rare inside though seared on the outside. She didnt want to complain, but I also thought it could stand to be done a little bit more to her liking. Years ago, I once received the completely wrong dish here and I didnt even want to say something but my dining companion did and I just decided to keep my wrong dish anyway and we got a nice dessert and it was fine. So I asked if it was OK if they cooked it a bit more. She brought us a plate for the rest of the meal and made my mom scrape the food off onto it while she begrudgingly sent back the steak. I overheard her snap at the kitchen that it was supposed to be well-done (medium-well, but whatever). If we were at a roadside diner, I guess that would have been OK, but at a roadside diner, the service would have been nicer, I think. I felt condescended to. I hate that.I always loved this place. I brought all my friends here. I bought the cookbook. Now I hate it. When we left, we followed three people out. One man said, We hate children, but they were there. (There were like two kids there who were super well-behaved, and it was on the early side.) His companion, who was wearing a black and white fur vest (Dalmatian perhaps?) exclaimed something about her Louboutins. I guess thats the new Red Hook and my last time at the Good Fork.
Very sad experience last night at what was a favorite years ago. It would be almost humorous, as a parody of a bad dining experience, if it were not so awful as well as expensive. Here is what happened:The inside was empty and it was relatively cool last night, so we asked for the back, which was mostly full. We noticed 2 bottles of bug spray on the steps, apparently for diners to use. The smell of bug spray was strong. We were seated at a cramped corner table a little too close to the next table.The mosquitoes turned out to be thick so we asked to be moved to the front room. We were seated in a corner booth behind the front door — which seemed potentially cozy but was actually cramped. We were the only people in the front at the time, so the 2 of us were outnumbered by the server, the bartender and the host. We also noticed the owner/chef within eyeshot in the small semi-open kitchen.As we got ready to sit, we noticed there were a lot of crumbs on the leather bench and on the table itself. It was clear we were the first inside diners that evening (and this place does not serve lunch during the week), so the crumbs apparently from the evening before, which was disturbing. We had no choice but to brush the crumbs off ourselves, which took a while and which we did as our server watched. She did not offer to help or send someone else to help or apologize or do anything else. So we sat down. There were an unusual number of flies buzzing around — maybe attracted by the crumbs?So things were not going well, and we briefly considered leaving (which we never do) since we had not been served our drinks yet. But then our drinks arrived and the moment passed, so we decided to just stick it out since we assumed the evening could only get better with the food and drink ...Our drinks and dumpling appetizer arrived, and they were okay, though not as good as they had been in the early years of the restaurant.My eyes caught movement on the floor on the other side of the restaurant, less than 10 feet away since it is a small restaurant. It was a MOUSE repeatedly poking its nose out from under a floor-mounted radiator. Then the mouse ventured maybe a foot in our direction, then scurried back under the radiator. This happened several times. This development should have been shocking, but I wasn’t actually that surprised, given the crumbs and the generally dirty appearance of the place and the flies and the mosquitoes.We discussed leaving again, but we had already ordered our entrees by this time so we decided to just grit and bear it.It took a comically long time, at least 10 minutes, to get the attention of our server. She went to the back patio at least 3 times and returned to folding napkins 20 feet away from us — each time we tried to get her attention but she didn’t even glance in our direction.When we finally got her attention, we told her quietly about the mouse and pointed to the radiator it was under. She did ask if we wanted to move again, but this seemed pointless since it was such a small room. But neither she nor the owner nor anyone else apologized. Within 2 minutes of us informing her about the mouse, 2 new diners arrived and they were seated at the very same table we had just shown them the mouse was under — even though the place was still otherwise empty.Running out of review space, so briefly to wrap up: the service actually got worse and less attentive after we told them about the mouse. My burger was ok, but my wife’s fish (the most expensive item on the menu) was mediocre and small for an entree.We wondered if the owner — who was visible in the kitchen this whole time — might come out to speak with us and apologize for this objectively terrible dining experience. But that did not happen.In sum: expensive, dirty and literally crumby, mediocre food and drink, mosquitoes, flies and a mouse, and indifferent and inattentive staff. A very sad experience from a former favorite.
Great service, wait staff are nice and the place has a casual vibe. We had something from each part of the menu and the food was really good! Drinks are also really nice, they have a few staples on the cocktail menu but can make most other classics on the fly. What a lovely night.
Whenever we have friends it town, we love to take the out to RedHook to the Good Fork, why you ask? The dumplings baby! Seriously, the food is top notch, the service is excellent and its worth the trek out there... we go as often as we can and walk away happy each time!
I came here for dinner with a group of 4 friends upon recommendation from a fellow foodie. I was told that dumplings at this place is a must try. Unfortunately, it turned out to be nothing but unnecessary hype! Sorry, godly dumplings, but you are not worth the $10 I paid for you. They were nothing out of the ordinary, bland and unoriginal.On to the entrees, we ordered the kimchi steak, duck, and mussels. The portions were small and overpriced. Unimpressive.Overall, this place is not worth the commute. It is in an area that you can really only get to by car.
Casual, indie vibe with friendly and attentive hippie-esk staff, with Asian cuisine influences. Ive never had tempura broccoli with such a lovely light exterior crust (usually its far too bready) and I also had a really terrific, perfectly done, burger. The ambiance was dark and charming, similar to restaurants in the East Village; the menu was small but varied, and my margarita was on point. And bonus! Its a very short walk from Ikea if you are going shopping there!
I was absolutely blown away by the food and service at Good Fork in Red Hook. We were a bit nervous that it wouldnt live up to the prices which seemed a bit high, especially for Red Hook, but everything was amazing. We arrived without a reservation and were told we could have the cool little table in the corner as long as we could be done by the time the reservation arrived. The quaint, lovely, garden area was completely full already though Id go back just to sit out there.Service was very good throughout, very friendly and helpful with recommendations. It wasnt particularly fast, but the atmosphere lent to a laid back feeling and we enjoyed relaxing and taking it all in.The wine, sourced locally from the nearby winery, was exquisite, not expensive, and complimented the food very well. The mussels we ordered as an appetizer were delicious. It was a huge plate of about 30 mussels in an incredible spice that hinted of old bay. The garlic bread was also delicious, I wish they gave more than one slice. The mussels were obviously high quality as they had none of the hint of fishiness you often get with them.The duck breast was superbly tasty and was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The veggies and sauce were also wonderful. I really liked the spicy sauce but wish there was more. The bass special was also very good and came in a delicious stew.We even ordered dessert because the dulce de leche and pepper ice cream sounded too good to resist. It was everything I hoped for and more. I could have dealt with it being spicier with more pepper, but realize not everyone wants to cry with their ice cream. The spice was well balanced with a delicious savory taste.Red Hook may be a bit far out of the way, but with he free Ikea ferry and how good this meal was, I think we will be back.
The Good Fork is a restaurant you’ll be going out of the way for but it will be worth it. It’s gotten a lot of praise mainly for their Korean dumplings. I don’t get all the hype behind this. I think their entrees have a lot more to boast. The scallops were amazing. They were of good size, perfectly pan seared, swimming in mushroom truffle oil and resting on a bed of pureed peas. It was dotted with a fava beans and decorated with a thin fresh potato chip. Their presentation is so gourmet. The bacon wrapped pork tenderloin was accompanied with rich buttery grits. The greens were nicely reduced and it came with stewed apples which were so spicy and pungent it gave us sour faces. The tender cod was also on a puree with sugar snap peas. The key to eating the cod was to layer it with the candied meyer lemon pieces. We had a good representation of the overall menu at The Good Fork. Next time, I’ll have to try dessert.
We came here after a trip to Ikea, and it definitely was worth the few blocks walk.The service was very friendly and made us feel welcome and relaxed. When you look up in the dining room, youll see a custom wooden ceiling made by the owner that mimics the inside of a trolley car roof.ProTip: Go with the homemade dumplings, early girl salad mix and boar shank. Definitely enough food for two. The dumplings were done just right and the boar shank melts in your mouth. Totally fantastic.Will be back again, even if Ikea is not in the cards.
A Korean-American Fusion restaurant, its consistently a great brunch in Red Hook. Made a reservation and was seated right away for our table of 6. We were seated outdoors in their adorable garden, loved it on a nice warm day.Shared the Chicken and Waffles and Huevos Rancheros with Chilaquiles with the BF. The chicken is perfectly fried and the waffles is light and fluffy - topped with a spiced maple syrup makes for a great mix of sweet and savory.And the chilaquiles were on point, the best kind of Huevos Ranchheros (and chilaquiles) Ive had in a while. Ive also had the steak and eggs and dumplings in the past, all delicious!Its a pretty small place, so if youre coming with a larger group, definitely would recommend a reservation!
The restaurant is located in a hard to reach area but great to go to after a long day at Ikea. The food can be a bit pricey for the portions but the service/decor has a great homey feeling to it. I dont recommend the popular dumplings/potstickers tho...you can get the same quality from a dollar chinatown shop....
I had always heard great things about this place and I was not disappointed. The service was wonderful, the food was amazing and perfectly portioned, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Do yourself a favor and try this place if you havent already. We went around 7:30 on a Friday and walked right in, but it definitely got busier as the night went on. They take reservations for parties of 3 or more, so do that if you can.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT- HIGH QUALITY FOOD AT THE RIGHT PRICE-- I AM ALWAYS SATISFIED WITH THIS MENU, SERVICE AND FOOD QUALITY-- MOREOVER, I BELIEVE THE WAIT STAFF IS FIRST RATE AND ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO PLEASE!HAPPY TO HEAR THE RESTAURANT IS BACK!WE MISSED YOU!
Total reviews rating 4.4
143 Reviews for The Good Fork Pub 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-28Great neighborhood pub, good air conditioning at the bar for the summer heat… the korean short-rib Philly cheesesteak was very good. I liked the beer selection. The Bartender Barry is a good conversationalist.
Review №2
2022-08-27The best thing we ever did was miss the IKEA ferry back to Manhattan and stumbled upon this gem, tucked away near the waterfront. They have only been opened six weeks since this writing and the locals were pouring in on a Saturday afternoon in the last week of august, while everyone else was heading out of town. The drinks and conversations were familiar and welcoming and you could tell this place will be the place to be in the coming weeks with years ahead. There is outside seating as charming and cozy as the bar inside. We did not have time to dine, but checking out the kitchen and seeing how everything was moving like a flock of starlings in fall, I have no doubt the menu is delicious. Run… don’t walk to this place.
Review №3
2018-08-28Brunch here was delicious. The interior of the restaurant is very cozy and uniquely themed. I ordered the French toast with a side of pork sausages and the standard breakfast with bacon and a biscuit. The French toast was the best Ive ever had in the city; the blueberries on top were sweetened to perfection and the maple syrup mascarpone did not overpower the dish, rather it has a subtle flavor and the perfect amount is put on the plate. You wont need any extra syrup unless you have a real sweet tooth. Definitely coming back here soon!
Review №4
2017-11-12This place has sentimental value to us. Good Fork was the first date my wife and I went out on. Aside from that, I highly recommend this place. They serve breakfast and dinner. Between the two, I recommend going for dinner. It has a very nice backyard for outdoor dining. It does get busy so if you have to wait for a table there is little room to stand inside (which means youll be waiting outside). Bottom line, its a great date place.
Review №5
2020-05-24We love this place! really liked the way our drinks were served and when the person that helped us said they were extra special they wasnt clowning. The dumplings were good and the burger was great as well. will be back to try other dishes for sure :)
Review №6
2022-09-12Delicious food and great atmosphere. the potatoes were incredible, and the cheesestake complex and satisfying
Review №7
2017-06-23Yeah this place is a good find. Its a deceptive restaurant that continues toward the back and flushes out into a outdoor seating area.Easy to chill and have a meal here.The Clam diggers are on point.
Review №8
2022-08-01I had the Fried Chicken sandwich, and shared the Crispy Baby Potatoes and Chocolate pie.... Delicious!
Review №9
2018-06-18The scallion pancake is a must get. Perfect pairing with an ice cold beer or cocktail. The patio is a wonderful place to linger and relax.
Review №10
2017-08-27Food: excellent- burger with farm egg and friesService: good- not great, not attentive or friendly. Just doing his jobDecor: excellent- unique, bathroom is a must see. Unique door closure with counter-weight. Garden in back, good music selection and volumeBottom line: would go back and recommend