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Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse, Lexington, SC

Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse

4.5
4.5
127 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
924 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-4237

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Join us at Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse, where we pride ourselves on our unique offerings and commitment to quality. Our House Dry Aged Steaks are a true labor of love--aged for 30 days in our own Dry Age cooler, hand-cut to perfection, and featuring show-stopping Tomahawks that will leave you speechless. Pair your meal with a selection of over 140 rare bottles and a curated wine list of 60 hand-selected varieties. And for seafood lovers, our menu delights with Crabcakes, Seared Ahi Tuna, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

Brunch on weekends features indulgent options like Eggs Benedicts and savory delights like Shrimp and Grits. Wash it down with mimosas for the perfect brunch experience!

During Happy Hour, enjoy half off our wine selection and Buffalo Trace specials. Explore our upgraded spirits collection, including the sought-after Weller collection, for a truly elevated experience.

Join us and savor the flavors that will leave you craving more!

Additional information

  • Area
    Lexington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 127 people are saying

Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Innovative

  • Columbia

    Healthy

  • Columbia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbia

    Romantic

  • Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse impresses with "great service," a "wonderful experience," and "fantastic steak." The steak boards are particularly "delicious" and "cooked to perfection." Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and special touches like signing anniversary or birthday cards. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is "amazing" and "highly recommended."
128 Reviews
  1. Steven

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly well prepared and seasoned steaks. The staff were very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I am a big fan of old jazz, swing/big band music, so I even loved the background music. My only niggle is that they charge a higher price if you use a card than if you pay with cash. At their prices, asking patrons to carry that much cash is unreasonable.

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  2. Jan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Steaks are great. Wonderful wait staff. , Victoria

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  3. Brian

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both great. Three of us split the Tomahawk Ribeye and had plenty of leftovers.

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  4. Jacob

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Service was great and I appreciate all the little touches they took to make the evening wonderful.

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  5. Joseph

    Charlotte6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was not sure what to expect since we hadn't had the best experience under the previous logo. But C&C stepped up their game. The steak cuts were fantastic, although, could have used a little finishing salt. Which by the way, no salt or pepper is on the table; only by request. Restaurant was not overly crowded but the service was very slow. Perhaps low staffing, but either way, the meal was quite good and a great value. I highly recommend the steak board.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service was great didn't really care for the wedge salad

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  7. JenniferP

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for dinner on a Thursday night to celebrate my sons 16th birthday. We had a wonderful experience. Very friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our evening a good one. They even hand signed a birthday card for my son and gave it to us with the check. Such a special touch.

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  8. Luceroct

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place across the board. Great staff, food, drinks and service after the sale.

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  9. Diana

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy and appreciate good quality steaks... Cork and Cleaver definitely . We had the Signature Steak Board and it was YUMMY! Steaks were cooked to perfection, as ordered. Sides were tasty. Kevin, our server, was professional and very pleasant. The whole experience was amazing. Look forward to going again soon.

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  10. AndreaW

    Charleston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food choices were great, but the quality of the food was not. The oysters tasted very fishy as if they were old and the steak had no flavor.

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FAQs

Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 490-0297.

Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
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924 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-4237

Additional information

  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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