The Social Cork Wine Bar

The Social Cork Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Eagle

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We must have gone on an unusual day. It was Mothers Day brunch and the food was absolutely disappointing BUT the service was awesome. The experience was not at all what we were expecting. The brunch menu online was amazing looking so I cancelled a reservation at another restaurant and booked here. Upon arrival there was a prix fixe menu only, it included none of the breakfast items from their regular brunch. Two of the three "meals" were seafood, the other had goat cheese (no go for us). The serving size of the apps and entrees were laughable. Stuffed mushrooms came first. They were tiny, the size of a quarter. Next, I ordered shrimp and grits and there were three shrimp and three slices of sausage on a tiny slop of grits. To add insult to the overpriced injury was the dessert round. Two store bought sugar cookies served on a disposable plate. I'm in the dog house for this experience. I ran home and cooked a proper brunch for my wife. Final thoughts, go here for the wine bar and some finger food not for a special meal.
   

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   Debra

   San Francisco2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Maybe it was a bad day/night -the food took forever to come out. Wasn’t prepared correctly and the meat was almost nonexistent. My meal had to be returned and after waiting 20 minutes we decided to leave. We weren’t te only ones. Maybe there was a problem in the kitchen? I don’t know.
   

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   Bradley VIP

   New Orleans / Louisiana99 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a first experience at TSCWB. We were very pleased. My wife had the mimosa flight and a chicken quessadiila. I had the red flight and a very good flatbread. Atmosphere was casual. Staff were attentive and delightful to interact with. Good knowledge of wines, Enjoyed our brief discussion of Italian wines as well. Will definitely return.
   

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   Erin VIP

   Charlotte9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and wine. Great service. Perfect date night spot or to grab a drink with friends. Owners are very personable and staff is attentive. Great, cozy spot!
   

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   Mike

   Charlotte4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Valentine's day experience was terribly disappointing. For the cost of the pre-paid package, we got 1 bottle of wine, a shrimp cocktail that was 2 shrimp. The "Main course" of vegetarian stuffed mushrooms, was literally 3 small mushroom caps stuffed, presented on a piece of lettuce. I appreciate that it is a wine bar, and probably lacks a full size kitchen, there was nowhere near the value for money paid....by a long shot.
   

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   Sakari

   Atlantic City2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We came for the Valentine’s Day dinner. We only received 2 of the four courses. Service was very slow. There was no jazz as advertised. My date and I were not served at the same time. They said we would be served Crab Cakes, but they only served one- without any remoulade sauce. The shrimp cocktail consisted of 2 shrimp that were served in what I can only refer to as a condiment cup placed on bare table. The shrimp tails were touching the table. We had to ask for a plate. The meatballs did not taste like Italian Style Meatballs. The were bland and simply taste like rolled hamburger balls with onions. They were not simmered in tomato sauce as advertised. Instead, they were dry and drizzled with a tomato sauce that tasted just like the cocktail sauce our shrimp were served in. It was an extremely underwhelming experience. We made reservations and they texted us as well as left a notice on the table that we could only be seated for 1.5 hours due to them being busy, but after 2 hours, we still had not been served the 4 courses. We just left and went to a drive through before heading to the next venue for our date. And they had the nerve to charge us full price.
   

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   Chuck

   Charlotte6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect for a date night. A charming place, very nice and knowledgeable staff, great for a flight or glass of wine and a light meal.
   

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   Lisa

   Charlotte1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you for allowing us to host our meeting in the back room- such a cozy and welcoming space. Service was attentive and timely- excellent as usual.
   

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   Cat

   San Francisco9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   On my Google review the owner tried to say they want to give service to all customers in attempt to justify the awful service. It's a very small, intimate venue which is usually something I'm looking for in a wine bar. You want someone with the ability to spend time describing the wines. This can greatly affect the quality of your experience. We weren't greeted or offered anything even a menu. We had to ask and there was no apology from the bartender standing polishing glasses four feet in front of us with her back to us. At the end of the day there were SEVEN people at the bar. It was a modest size which is ideal I think for a good wine bar. The bartender didn't speak with us about anything to offer options about the wines nor did the second bartender when she arrived. Again for a bar seating seven people. There is no good excuse for running out of food items on a holiday like NYE. Many drinking customers will want to eat a protein to offset the libations. Chicken including your own wine being out of stock is an embarrassment. Unfortunately we found the food to be rather lackluster. That's almost always due to the quality of the ingredients. All in all I cannot find much to recommend this place. There are many opportunities for improvements. Instead of being defensive perhaps accept the criticism. Then attempt to adjust as it would be in their best interest.
   

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    Christine

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great brunch food lovely & we added in an extra cheese plate for two which was delicious. Service very attentive. Will go again
    

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