OUR HOURS

 

Mon: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

Tues:11:00AM - 10:00PM

Wed:11:00AM - 10:00PM

Thur:11:00AM - 10:00PM

Fri:   11:00AM - 11:00PM

Sat:  11:00AM - 11:00PM

Sun: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

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Carolina Beach Location

Enjoy a brand new restaurant serving the same cuisine that wowed Guy Fieri in Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. Choose from intriguing burgers, brisket, gourmet pot pies and macaroni and cheese layered with owner, James Smith's popular, tender brisket. The Fork n Cork Carolina Beach also offers a complete bar with 14 taps in its convenient location near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Dine inside or on their sidewalk patio. The constantly changing lunch, dinner and brunch menu gives patrons chances to experience traditional favorites or something different like Smith's famous duck burger dressed with country pate, fried egg, port wine cherry sauce, arugula and shaved onion.

 

Just two days after opening, Buzzfeed.com granted the restaurant the title of "best mac and cheese" in the state. “There are a lot of lists out there, but it’s still cool to know we came out on top,” said owner James Smith, of the list that was created by the media site via an algorithm of Yelp reviews.

Smith said the Carolina Beach location is running smoothly now, having been open long enough to work out the initial kinks. He is still working on improving the building’s acoustics, which he said are a challenge given that the entire structure is composed of steel, concrete and glass.

 

The restaurant has partnered with The Veggie Wagon, another business with locations in Carolina Beach and Wilmington, for fresh ground beef. Max Sussman, co-owner of The Veggie Wagon, has created a custom whole-muscle grind for Fork n Cork, featuring grass-fed and grain-finished beef. The Veggie Wagon grinds the beef five days a week to ensure maximum freshness, and it often arrives at the restaurant within hours. Sussman said the grind is larger than most commercial grinds, which are often made from trimmings.

 

“We allow the ground meat to fall into a bag rather than forcing it into a cryovaced tube,” Sussman said. “It’s a different approach, and because the meat is so fresh and isn’t overworked before it even reaches the restaurant, it creates a different burger experience.” Smith said he also uses the ground beef in chili and meatloaf and looks forward to creating additional hearty dishes as the cold weather approaches.

 

“Our larger kitchen at the CB location allows us to play,” Smith said. As for the partnership, Sussman said he’s glad for the opportunity to provide Fork n Cork with the freshest possible ground beef for their burgers. He’s currently working on blends for some other local eateries as well, and is hopeful that the local demand for quality ground beef will grow.

 

Smith said he plans to launch a Bloody Mary bar during weekend brunch at the Carolina Beach location by the first weekend in November. Guests will receive a pint glass with ice and vodka, which they will take to the bar for a create-your-own experience. The bar will feature two types of Bloody Mary mix, and a variety of toppings and hot sauces.

 

102 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (910) 441-3675