The Cook and The Cork

4.6

1184 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

We are a chef-owned restaurant that explores American and global flavors. Expect an awesome dinner of sharing plates, incredible cocktails, an award winning wine list and rockin' tunes! A mural wall by graffiti artist iSurge, lush tropical greenery and an herb garden helps set the mood on our outdoor patio. Recipients of consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since opening for 10 years straight, and a DiRona Fine Dining Award recipient since 2016.
The menu changes slightly with every season, and the wine, sake, and beer list is always evolving and growing.
The Cook and The Cork does not want to be considered fine-dining, but we take food and drink seriously. Our goal is to have all our guests be a part of the fun, and to share the love we have for the restaurant, food, and staff. Private and large parties accommodated, please contact directly: info@thecookandcork.com or call 954-227-2665

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 227-2665
Website
http://www.thecookandthecork.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Keith Blauschild, CEC
Catering
The Cook and The Cork is actually the spin-off of Parkland Chef Catering. For fifteen years, we've been South Florida's premier full service catering company. We take our show on the road to cater for social and corporate clients from Miami to Palm Beach.
Private party facilities
The Cook and the Cork is only open from Wednesday through Saturdays for dinner. The restaurant is available for private use any other time. Our outdoor patio is a cool place for a casual, kicked-back themed event. We can accommodate up to 80 guests throughout the facility. We've had kitchen parties, backyard parties, elegant sit-down dinners, baby showers, birthday parties, sales meetings, to name a few.

Location
9890 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Neighborhood
Coral Springs
Cross street
Sample Road between University & Coral Springs Drive
Parking details
The Cook and The Cork is a free-standing building with a private parking lot. There is also ample city parking available.
Public transit
Sample Road & 99th Way. or Sample Road & University. 4 minutes from the Performing Arts Center, 3 minutes from the Hospital. 2 minutes from City Hall.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese$28.00
Pork & Pistacchio Terrine Chicken Liver Paté Smoked Prosciutto Double Cream French Brie 12 Month Aged Dutch Gouda Grain Mustard, Fruit Jam Spiced Nuts, Toast
Octopus$25.00
Braised with Fennel & Paprika Chipotle Aioli Crisp Fingerling Potatoes Pickled Red Onion
Tempura Shrimp$17.00
Sweet Chili Glaze, Honey Wasabi, Asian Slaw
Osetra Caviar$65.00
20g jar of Osetra Caviar, House Made Chips, Lemon Creme Fraiche
Crawfish & Shrimp Cakes$18.00
Creole Remoulade, Pickled Swamp Cabbage (hearts of palm)
Spare Ribs$16.00
Braised in Pear Juice, Korean BBQ Sauce, Cucumber Kimchee
PEI Mussels$20.00
Fine Herbs, Garlic White Wine & Pernod Sauce, Focaccia
Tuna Crispy Rice$23.00
Spicy Tuna served over Crispy Sushi Rice Soy & Wasabi Glaze
Pierogies$15.00
Potato & White Cheddar, Lightly Browned Onions, Applesauce & Sour Cream
Chilled Roasted Beets$13.00
Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, White Balsamic-Apple Dressing
Edamame Succotash$15.00
Parchment Mushrooms$17.00
Shiitake, Oyster & Cremini Steamed With Miso, Yuzu & Sake
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
served with Curried Yogurt Dip
Bok Choy$10.00
Honey Miso Glaze

Entrées

Tamari-Honey Glazed Short Rib$38.00
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Mostarda
Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00
Mishima Reserve Wagyu Basil-Infused Ricotta, Roasted Garlic Ciabatta
Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$36.00
Crispy Potatoes, Sweet Onions, Pineapple-Chipotle Relish
KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)$28.00
Organic Boneless Breast & Thigh, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Cucumber Kimchee, Asian Slaw
Dry -Aged Prime NY Strip$50.00
Warm Mushroom-Horseradish Salad C&C Steak Sauce Cut to order, $5. per oz. (10 oz minimum)
Seared Salmon with Shrimp$35.00
Bok Choy & Shitake Dashi Seafood Broth
Thursday Burger$19.00
Akaushi Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Burnt Onions. Thursdays only. Served a'la carte
Braised Lamb Shank$38.00
Cheddar Grits, Edamame Succotash
Vegetarian Rice "Gnocchi"$24.00
Stir Fried Vegetables, Thai Basil Sauce

What 1,184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Fort Lauderdale
Great for fine wines
Fort Lauderdale West
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Cook and The Cork offers an eclectic menu with "excellent gourmet cuisine" and "imaginative creations." Guests rave about the "amazing" NY Strip, flavorful Korean Fried Chicken, and delightful appetizers like scallion pancakes. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, though some find it "very noisy." Service is generally "fantastic," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience.

1,184 Reviews

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BarryG
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Cook and the Cork is an interesting establishment. The menu is decidedly chef driven. But the ambience is that of a cozy , eclectic neighborhood haunt. We adore the outdoor seating, which allows the diner to think they are in an island setting and forget they are steps away from a paved parking lot in a strip shopping center. We have had successful meals consisting of an assortment of appetizers and entrees. Last night included the crispy beef "cigars" with Thai chili dip appetizer, followed by the braised lamb shank. Both were unsurprisingly wonderful. Don't forget to cap off your evening with the Key Lime pie.
The Cook and The CorkResponded 3 days ago
Thanks so much Barry! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Steven
Charleston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very tasty but the portions were small to medium in size for the price. We were seated outside in a narrow pathway so there was a lot of foot traffic by our table which interrupted the discussions and the peacefulness of the meal. Our server, Chris, was very friendly and efficient.
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Jeffrey
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Server was not entirely attentive sitting on the patio. Hard to get his attention to reasonably timely take our drink order, app order, dinner and dessert. Etc.
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Susan
Fort Lauderdale
268 reviews
vip
5.0
268 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scallion pancakes were exceptional. The pan-roasted branzino was perfectly seasoned with perfect texture and temperature, and maybe the best fish we’ve had at this restaurant. The butternut purée was delicious.
The Cook and The CorkResponded 3 days ago
Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Danielle
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food. Stone crabs were reasonably priced at $17 a claw
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Jorge
New Mexico
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comfortable, eclectic and warm ambience - such a great find for someone who wants to avoid BIG corporate chain restaurants. This place is well run and service is attentive. A great variety of small plates / tapas style with generous portions AND large entrees. You can tell how hard the staff works from the chef to the servers and great drinks too! There are daily special’s and seasonal dishes. I give the food a 4 ONLY bc I’m comparing it to the BEST restaurants which are more expensive. This is a great date place, or small groups. We will dine here more frequently for sure !
The Cook and The CorkResponded 3 days ago
Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Valerie
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at The Cook and Cork was such that I wrote this review within hours after my dining experience. I wished that I had taken pictures. I am a light eater, and organic,who loves seafood; good, quality seafood. We decided to get 4 starters and one entree, all to share. Starters requested to come out first were the mussels and octopus to be followed by the shrimp tempura and short ribs with the KFC, Korean Fried Chicken, lol. Our experience with the PEI mussels was incredible. Recommed you ask for the extra bread right away, don't wait. The sauce that the mussels come in is to die for; sop your bread in over and over, we want more. I don't know if my meal would have been the same if the food order was different, but the mussels were so good, you don't remember anything else. Finished with the vanilla creme brulee and expresso. All in all, this was a great dining experience. I will try it again with another group of friends and see. 😊 Overall, I highly recommend...
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Mitch
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I found the restaurant to be very crowded on this Saturday night with the tables very close to one another. Could hardly carry on a private conversation. I also thought the crowded conditions lent itself to the restaurant appearing to have less than a desirable cleanliness appearance.. As such, I had to ask our waiter to clean our table 2x.. The service and quality of the food was very good. We had the PEI Mussels in white wine sauce , wedge salad with cheese, which were very good Our entrees were the short rib and the lamb shank..They were both excellent The vegetables namely roasted potatoes were average at best We were both satisfied with our meal and shared the brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert.. My next visit will likely be on a weekday night to see if the environmental issues mentioned above become a non issue
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Rick
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Incredible wine list. One of my favorite places to dine at.
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Claudia
Fort Lauderdale
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, we always leave happy. You won’t be disappointed
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The Cook and The Cork offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 227-2665.

The Cook and The Cork is rated 4.6 stars by 1184 OpenTable diners.

The Cook and The Cork does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

9890 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Sample Road between University & Coral Springs Drive
Neighborhood
Coral Springs
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Cook and The Cork is a free-standing building with a private parking lot. There is also ample city parking available.
Public transit
Sample Road & 99th Way. or Sample Road & University. 4 minutes from the Performing Arts Center, 3 minutes from the Hospital. 2 minutes from City Hall.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Keith Blauschild, CEC
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecookandthecork.com/
Phone number
(954) 227-2665
Catering
The Cook and The Cork is actually the spin-off of Parkland Chef Catering. For fifteen years, we've been South Florida's premier full service catering company. We take our show on the road to cater for social and corporate clients from Miami to Palm Beach.
Private party facilities
The Cook and the Cork is only open from Wednesday through Saturdays for dinner. The restaurant is available for private use any other time. Our outdoor patio is a cool place for a casual, kicked-back themed event. We can accommodate up to 80 guests throughout the facility. We've had kitchen parties, backyard parties, elegant sit-down dinners, baby showers, birthday parties, sales meetings, to name a few.

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The Cook and The Cork

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Spare Ribs

PEI Mussels

KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)

Snacks

House Made Potato Chips with Bacon & Onion Dip$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$14.00

Smoked Fish Dip$15.00

Cucumber Kimchee $6.00

Grilled Rosemary Focaccia$6.00

Salads

Gem Lettuce Gremolata$17.00

Wedge Salad$17.00

Small Plates

Charcuterie & Cheese$28.00

Octopus$25.00

Tempura Shrimp$17.00

Osetra Caviar$65.00

Crawfish & Shrimp Cakes$18.00

Spare Ribs$16.00

PEI Mussels$20.00

Tuna Crispy Rice$23.00

Pierogies$15.00

Chilled Roasted Beets$13.00

Edamame Succotash$15.00

Parchment Mushrooms$17.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

Bok Choy$10.00

Entrées

Tamari-Honey Glazed Short Rib$38.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00

Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$36.00

KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)$28.00

Dry -Aged Prime NY Strip$50.00

Seared Salmon with Shrimp$35.00

Thursday Burger$19.00

Braised Lamb Shank$38.00

Vegetarian Rice "Gnocchi"$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Cook and The Cork offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cook and The Cork restaurant rated?

Does The Cook and The Cork offer gift cards?

Is The Cook and The Cork currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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