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Forked on Main, located in the heart of Orange, Virginia, tempts taste buds with delectable, farm-to-table cuisine handcrafted in their scratch kitchen. Step into a cozy atmosphere where culinary passion and creativity converge. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual lunch or an intimate dinner, Forked on Main promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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Address: 124 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960
Phone: (540) 308-7660
Website: http://www.forkedonmain.com/
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WED-FRI | 4-7pm SATURDAY | 7-9. SUNDAY SAUCE. SUNDAY | 2-8pm. Forked on Main. 124 W. Main St. Orange, Va 22960. 540.308.7660. [email protected]. Site by.
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Americana Cuisine with a Twist, located in the Heart of Orange, Virginia in the historic Sparks building. Which Fork you choose is up to you.
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Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA.
Reviews
Julia Leep
We came here for the Valentine’s Day dinner. While the atmosphere was nice, there were several things that missed the mark.
My husband and I are big foodies — we enjoy fine dining and love trying new places — so we were really looking forward to this experience. Our waitress started off friendly, but once it was time for a second drink, she disappeared. She rarely checked on us unless we had finished a course, which made the service feel inattentive.
The menu advertised the dinner as $79, so the additional $20 upcharge for a filet felt excessive and not clearly communicated. We’ve eaten at many upscale restaurants and found this surprising, especially given the overall experience.
Unfortunately, both of our main courses arrived cold. I had the pork, which was cold and dry, and overall the dishes felt very lackluster. When dessert came out, we honestly laughed — the cake portion was extremely small, almost as if it were leftovers rather than a proper serving. We weren’t expecting huge portions, but this felt unreasonable.
In the end, none of the food really stood out, and we left feeling like we had wasted our money. We also noticed other guests around us looking surprised when their bills arrived, which made us feel we weren’t alone in our experience.
… moreMy husband and I are big foodies — we enjoy fine dining and love trying new places — so we were really looking forward to this experience. Our waitress started off friendly, but once it was time for a second drink, she disappeared. She rarely checked on us unless we had finished a course, which made the service feel inattentive.
The menu advertised the dinner as $79, so the additional $20 upcharge for a filet felt excessive and not clearly communicated. We’ve eaten at many upscale restaurants and found this surprising, especially given the overall experience.
Unfortunately, both of our main courses arrived cold. I had the pork, which was cold and dry, and overall the dishes felt very lackluster. When dessert came out, we honestly laughed — the cake portion was extremely small, almost as if it were leftovers rather than a proper serving. We weren’t expecting huge portions, but this felt unreasonable.
In the end, none of the food really stood out, and we left feeling like we had wasted our money. We also noticed other guests around us looking surprised when their bills arrived, which made us feel we weren’t alone in our experience.
amatista U
Fantastic valentines dinner. The service was great and the meal was well worth it. The only negative was the dessert- the cheesecake was not my favorite.
… moreKerry-Ann Parsons
I’m gluten, dairy and soy free. I was passing thru and found a review from someone qith Celiac. I thought, this is definitely a place to try. I’m a foodie at heart. I had the grilled chicken sandwich on GF bread, with aioli, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes and fries. I enjoyed the meal, Crystal’s service and attention to detail(I missed that the sandwich came with provolone, but she caught it). Parking was a breeze and they weren’t very busy when I came in at 1. I’ll be back. Prices aren’t bad either. I’ll definitely be back.
I had confidence that I would not get inadvertently glutened or have stray dairy in my good. I can eat goat’s cheese for whatever reason.
… moreI had confidence that I would not get inadvertently glutened or have stray dairy in my good. I can eat goat’s cheese for whatever reason.
Laura Honsinger
Oddly enough, just read a one-star review of the same meal I just had. I went with the fixed price lunch option for $25. It was hard to choose, but I decided on the Pan Fried Dumplings appetizer to start. The three dumplings (ate one before taking a picture) were incredible and fresh, each ingredient worked well together but also stood out. The main course and side was the half Rueben sandwich & salad. The pastrami was DELIGHTFUL, the bread was clearly high quality, the sauerkraut was well-portioned, and the sauce was outstanding. Easily one of the best Ruebens I have ever had! And the side salad was delightful with crisp bibb lettuce, delightfully pickled and fresh veggies, and a lightly tart dressing that wasn’t overwhelming the quality vegetables and greens. Even the pickle on the side was surprisingly outstanding! After inquiring about the pickles being pickled in-house, I learned the owner’s mother is the genius behind them! Excellent service from Jack in a truly comfortable and welcoming environment. Forked on Main is a new go-to for me after this first experience, excited to bring friends and family here in the near future!
… moreArgen Family
I was really looking forward to our lunch with a large group, but honestly, my experience left a lot to be desired. When calling to make a reservation for many people, we were told that the credit card on file would be charged $25 per person for any no-shows. The reason given by management being “you’re taking up tables that others could be using”. True. However, our party of 12 (who all showed up) found two diners there when we arrived, and no more than a few others during the two+ hours we were there. We certainly did not take use of tables that otherwise would have been occupied. You are welcome for our patronage since I am sure we more than doubled revenue for your “lunch rush”. It would have been much better to frame things positively. A $25 deposit toward our meals would have covered any no-shows (again, we had none), provided a win-win solution, and without this off-putting penalty. I found the reasoning to be in poor taste. Our server, Shaun, was very attentive and provided service worthy of an added tip (our bills already reflecting gratuity included). Unfortunately, we were denied the option of separate checks – sad, given that many of us would have padded the tip. I found it odd that we were denied a pitcher of water for our table of 12. I am sure we could have saved our server a few steps filling our waters when he could have been fielding other issues since all of our requests were micro-managed by “upper management”. My burger was very good, although the request to have it and one other sandwich sliced in half for swap-sharing was also denied. I hope you can take these suggestions in manner intended, to improve the customer experience for your future guests (of which we will not be). P.S. the fried pickles were bomb.
… moreHeather L.
Had a delicious lunch and an overall good experience.
There was a large party of women near us that was very loud and pretty obnoxious…our server graciously offered to move us to the other side of the restaurant so that we could enjoy our lunch. All of the staff were super sweet and attentive, which is honestly hard to come by these days.
Our food was flavorful, and they even had many gluten free options. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreThere was a large party of women near us that was very loud and pretty obnoxious…our server graciously offered to move us to the other side of the restaurant so that we could enjoy our lunch. All of the staff were super sweet and attentive, which is honestly hard to come by these days.
Our food was flavorful, and they even had many gluten free options. Can’t wait to come back!
RVTravelers Voice
My wife ate here several years ago when we were staying at the nearby bed and breakfast. It was excellent then, so we decided to give it another try when we were passing through recently. However, we were surprised to see it remodeled and open under a new name. However, new name aside, it was still a cozy and charming place to eat. The prices are on the high side, but the delicious plates are worth it. My seared salmon over risotto was superb. The service was friendly and attentive, too. Be sure to check this place out on your next visit to Orange.
… moreJen
The lunch experience was underwhelming. Although the presentation and concept were commendable the overall execution fell short. Unfortunately my meal lakes flavor and was greasy. In a large party the standout dishes were fried pickles and a burger. In my opinion management was the primary issue. The waiter required managerial approval for every request which was consistently denied including simple requests for water in the table to getting change for paying the bill. This was quite unusual. When making the reservation we mentioned it was a birthday celebration lunch and we requested to bring a cake which was denied. We also inquired about the possibility of the restaurant baking a cake but this was also denied. The only option provided was to bring a cake ourselves and have the restaurant charge us $8 per person for consuming it on the premises. While the restaurant itself has a pleasant aesthetic and intriguing concept effective management is essential to bring these elements together successfully.
Unfortunately none of us will be returning.
… moreUnfortunately none of us will be returning.
Ben Schmitt
Decided on this place after seeing the menu online. We were surprised when we arrived to see the menu was completely different. It was partially our fault, we failed to notice the pictures of the menu were two years old. The menu is very different and prices are very different as well. The restaurant was very clean and staff is nice. We ordered Pimento Cheese & Fried Pickles which were very good and everything complemented each other very well. We also ordered the Gnocchi, the flavor was excellent but the portion size seemed small for $14. For entrées we ordered the Vegetable Risotto again flavors were awesome and portion size was huge, but on the downside the risotto was a little soupy for us. Our second entrée was the Lemon Basil Linguine, this was the true gem of our evening, everything about it was exquisite from the chicken, pasta, and the sauce it was out of this world good. Fork on main is definitely a place I would recommend for people to try if in the area.
… morewendy chastain
I was the MOH at a wedding this weekend that was catered by Forked on Main, and it was already upsetting to find out planning was difficult with this caterer but worse to see firsthand the caterer’s handling of the event itself.
From the start, communication with them about catering was inconsistent and confusing. The bride provided an overall budget, but somewhere along the way it was mistakenly treated as the food-only budget. (I am not sure how that makes sense)By the time the caterer presented the final invoice — shortly before the wedding — the total had nearly doubled her original budget. At that point, with no adequate time to replan, she had no choice but to accept it. What made the situation worse was that the business owner was someone she personally knew and had trusted to do right by her.
During the reception, things started to become confused with catering and events for guests. The food service was uncoordinated and repeatedly delayed, throwing off the event timeline and forcing the bride to make decision on re-adjusting the timelines once information was available on when the food would be brought out. Some guests even believe the apps were the meal and were disappointed thinking there was so little to eat. The delays caused younger guests to miss some of the formal portions of the evening, and several tables were left waiting for dishes that never arrived. As bridesmaids, we stepped in checking on issues that came to our attention — coordinating with servers, checking on tables, and trying to keep things moving — but it was clear the catering staff was disorganized.
The food quality was another major disappointment. Many dishes arrived cold or overcooked. Portions were uneven, and some guests didn’t receive full servings of what was on the menu. The risotto was mushy, the steak was overdone, the breaded chicken was soggy, and even the pasta and potatoes were poorly prepared. At tables of eight, there were barely enough asparagus for everyone to get one. When she went to pack up leftovers at the end of the night, there was only a single tray remaining — even though large portions of food had clearly gone uneaten, suggesting much of it was discarded instead of saved.
What stood out most to me, though, was that the bride, who had put so much into planning, couldn’t enjoy her day as much as she should have been able to. I understand that some issues can arise and as bridesmaids we were assigned to handle the inconvenience but the overall amount of issues forced a need for her to adjust everything. Despite all of it, she remained composed and gracious, but no bride should have to spend her wedding day managing damage control.
As someone who was there from start to finish, I can say with confidence that this was an incredibly disappointing and unprofessional experience. The lack of transparency, organization, and respect for the client’s trust was unacceptable. I would strongly caution anyone considering this caterer to think very carefully before booking — the stress and outcome simply aren’t worth the risk.
… moreFrom the start, communication with them about catering was inconsistent and confusing. The bride provided an overall budget, but somewhere along the way it was mistakenly treated as the food-only budget. (I am not sure how that makes sense)By the time the caterer presented the final invoice — shortly before the wedding — the total had nearly doubled her original budget. At that point, with no adequate time to replan, she had no choice but to accept it. What made the situation worse was that the business owner was someone she personally knew and had trusted to do right by her.
During the reception, things started to become confused with catering and events for guests. The food service was uncoordinated and repeatedly delayed, throwing off the event timeline and forcing the bride to make decision on re-adjusting the timelines once information was available on when the food would be brought out. Some guests even believe the apps were the meal and were disappointed thinking there was so little to eat. The delays caused younger guests to miss some of the formal portions of the evening, and several tables were left waiting for dishes that never arrived. As bridesmaids, we stepped in checking on issues that came to our attention — coordinating with servers, checking on tables, and trying to keep things moving — but it was clear the catering staff was disorganized.
The food quality was another major disappointment. Many dishes arrived cold or overcooked. Portions were uneven, and some guests didn’t receive full servings of what was on the menu. The risotto was mushy, the steak was overdone, the breaded chicken was soggy, and even the pasta and potatoes were poorly prepared. At tables of eight, there were barely enough asparagus for everyone to get one. When she went to pack up leftovers at the end of the night, there was only a single tray remaining — even though large portions of food had clearly gone uneaten, suggesting much of it was discarded instead of saved.
What stood out most to me, though, was that the bride, who had put so much into planning, couldn’t enjoy her day as much as she should have been able to. I understand that some issues can arise and as bridesmaids we were assigned to handle the inconvenience but the overall amount of issues forced a need for her to adjust everything. Despite all of it, she remained composed and gracious, but no bride should have to spend her wedding day managing damage control.
As someone who was there from start to finish, I can say with confidence that this was an incredibly disappointing and unprofessional experience. The lack of transparency, organization, and respect for the client’s trust was unacceptable. I would strongly caution anyone considering this caterer to think very carefully before booking — the stress and outcome simply aren’t worth the risk.