At Red Cork Bistro & Catering, we pair approachable fine dining with Washington wines, craft cocktails, and local brews. Whether you are a connoisseur or a casual foodie, our menu is designed to cater to your taste for sophistication without the stiffness often associated with fine dining. We make everything from scratch, from our freshly baked bread and gourmet salad dressings to our infused craft cocktails and ice cream. Every item on your plate is made to order with meticulous care and creativity. Open for lunch and dinner, Red Cork Bistro has daily and weekend specials. We also are a full-service catering company for events, weddings, business meetings, and more. Our buffet-style menu caters to groups with up to 400 guests.
Gregory Poe
Our food and the price definitely made this a five-star experience. We split five small plates and our food was delicious and beautiful. That said, this restaurant is in a strip mall and the decor did not match the elegance of the food. I think, for some people, that actually might be a plus – Red Cork feels like the kind of place you could be a regular at. But, in my opinion, decor is half the experience of going out, hence giving this restaurant 4 stars.
… moreSour Psycho
his bistro is a triple threat of excellence! The waiters are superb, providing top-notch service with a smile. The food is a culinary delight, each dish a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The atmosphere is just as impressive, striking the perfect balance between cozy and upscale. From the first greeting to the last bite, the entire dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. Whether you’re here for a special occasion or a casual meal, this bistro ticks all the boxes for a memorable and enjoyable dining experience. ️
… moreWei-ju Wu
Traffic has been insane recently, so I was glad discovering this gem of a restaurant close to our home for Valentine’s dinner. I put in my reservation 10 days ahead, and was fortunate enough to secure a spot.
The shop is located in the Harbour Pointe shopping center, so there’s plenty of parking available.
The restaurant has a nice intimate atmosphere, perfect for romantic date dinners. For the occasion they offered a 3 course menu, with 3 options each for appetizer and main course, which included a vegetarian option.
We went with the meat and surf and turf options and those were very tasty, we especially liked the Lamb lollipops. The portions were generous.
Our impression was that the owner is very passionate about this restaurant, the food and the satisfaction of the guests and the staff is great, too.
We definitely want to come back on one of their regular days.
… moreNeil Bailey
Fun bistro with nice variety of food, cocktails, wines, and relaxed atmosphere. The bartender/waiter was super friendly and quick to take our order and get drinks. The drinks were great balance of flavor and strength and the food was tasty. The mushroom soup was delicious, and the seasonal drinks featured a lot of grapefruit juice which happens to be my favorite. Glad we stopped by here, will be back for sure. They have some outdoor seating but we ate inside. We came for lunch on a weekday and easily got a table. Lots of parking and easy to get to.
… moreMatthew Stevenson
This place is great. The food is yummy. They need a new location, it is quite small. They have some outside seating, which is nice, but you are still in a parking lot. For the nice sit-down restaurant it is, this just doesn’t match. They are very nice and the service is great. I would recommend eating here.
… moreCarl
Just had a wonderful Valentines dinner. The service was incredible. The food was delicious. Especially the cheesecake. Thank You and we look forward to our next visit.
… moreViktor Rybachuk
Red Cork has become one of our absolute favorite restaurants, a place we keep coming back to for date nights, holidays, and special occasions. It has become part of our routine because the experience is consistently outstanding and we trust that whatever we order will be excellent.
The steaks here are unmatched. The filet mignon is tender, rich, and cooked with the kind of precision that makes it unforgettable. My personal go to is the airline chicken, which I would call the most immaculate piece of chicken ever constructed. It is flavorful, perfectly cooked, and always satisfying.
One of the things we admire about Red Court is the rotating special menus. Every time they introduce something new it feels intentional and carefully thought out, and we have never been disappointed. In fact, part of the fun is knowing we can try something different and still be blown away. They once had a hummus plate that was so good we still ask about it in hopes it makes its way back to the menu. That dish in particular showed how even a simple idea can be elevated into something memorable here.
The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between refined and comfortable. It feels upscale enough for a holiday celebration yet relaxed enough for a casual date night. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and always makes us feel like valued guests.
We have recommended Red Court to friends and family and they have all had the same experience we have had. It is the kind of restaurant you can recommend without hesitation, knowing it will deliver. Everything from the food to the service to the overall vibe makes it clear this is a place that takes pride in excellence.
… moreMiles K
Well, we found another 10/10. Red Cork is the perfect little hole in the wall that reminds me of some of my favorite places our family went when I was growing up. The staff and the owner Adrian greeted us with such warmth and took very good care of us. They also made some amazing recommendations on apps, entrees, wine & dessert. The Caesar salad is one of the richest and best around. The wild boar fettuccine Bolognese was divine. The chicken parmesan is exactly what you are looking for if it’s one of your favorites (we got it with the accompanying pasta in a gorgonzola sauce). Their wine pairing suggestion was spot on and the delicious dessert (a decadent pumpkin spice cream cheese roll with cinnamon ginger ice cream) was just made fresh by their in-house pastry chef. This place definitely deserves your attention and we will definitely be coming here on the regular.
… moreUyen Tran
We ordered the cheese platter, soup of the day, Airline Heritage Chicken, Blackened Shrimps and Grit and a Margarita. The cheese and soup are really good. I especially love the cheese platter. Everything is so balanced. The entrées are very salty. My husband had the blackened shrimps and grits and it was too salty that he could not eat. However, service is exceptional. The staff frequently checked on us and asked for our feedback and happily remade the salty dish for us so they made up for the salty dish. The remade version is perfect. I don’t know if they just have salty food in general or if it’s just an accident. I would definitely double check and ask them to check the saltiness the next time I dine in here. Smoky Margarita is also very good.
The restaurant is in a plaza shopping center so parking is very easy and free.
… moreCandy Gage
Great and friendly service very attentive. Menu changes frequently. Always the freshest and innovative meals. Always make reservations everyone loves the Cork.
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