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Forked on Main, Orange, VA

Forked on Main

4.4
4.4
146 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA. Walk in the door and you’re instantly faced with the hostess stand and a decision – a fork in the road. Take a right and you enter a light-filled dining room that can seat couples, families or even private parties. Take a left, and you’re ensconced in the lounge, perfect for a casual mid-day coffee, a happy hour drink with co-workers or a night out on Main Street with friends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (540) 308-7660
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dennis Merritt
  • Area
    Orange
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Sunday Sauce!

    Multiple dates available
    Every Sunday evening, join us for a weekly Sunday Night Pasta Night! We will be offering our normal dinner menu along with chef's selection of pasta specials.
    Sunday Sauce! photo
  • BURGERS & BREWS

    US$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday, starting at 4:30pm for our Burgers & Brews. $20 for our Forked Burger and a draft beer of your choice!
    BURGERS & BREWS photo
  • CHRISTMAS EVE 2024

    US$65.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Christmas Eve, we will be offering a $65, 3-course price fix menu. Regular a la carte will not be available at that time. We will have a limited bar menu for the evening as well, available in the bar only.
    CHRISTMAS EVE 2024 photo

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 16:30 - 21:00
    Wednesday-Friday 4pm-7pm Bar/Lounge Only Discounted Bar Menu 1/2 Off Wines by the Glass $4 Beers & $6 Mixed Drinks

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambience

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forked on Main offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food" and a "great atmosphere." Diners praise the "excellent service" and creative menu, which features standout dishes like shrimp scampi risotto and Tuscan Bolognese. While some note close table arrangements and occasional service delays, the overall experience is consistently praised by visitors.

146 Reviews
  1. Floyd

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best value for your dollar. Best place for a couple to enjoy a good quiet place to connect.

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  2. Steve

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forked on Main has become one of favorites. It never disappoints.

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  3. Frank

    Baltimore

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch is always an excellent experience, great choices and a quiet atmosphere. Service is always very good. And a plus at lunch is that parking is available. Highly recommended Forked on Main.

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  4. LizD

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten here several times and the food has been excellent. This time, I had the spinach salad and it was very unsatisfactory. The spinach was terrible. Not tender baby spinach usually in salads - this was tough and difficult to chew. I ate about a third. My husband had a cheddar burger and fries. Both were delicious!

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  5. RotaF

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love traveling to Orange to eat in this restaurant. It’s cosy, welcoming, modern, the food is delicious and we get to visit the small town where my family was brought up. The cocktails are amazing and the bar side is fun to hang out in as well as the comfortable seating and beautiful charm and warm ambiance of the main dining room . Even the restrooms are decorated with care down to the small details. I brought my partner for his bday bc he couldn’t stop thinking about the burger w bacon jam that he had last year!

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  6. Alena

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music was nice but the food was kinda salty. They gave us free champagne for a birthday!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptionally creative and enjoyable. Attentive service. The reasons we go out! :)

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  8. Rick

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy going to Forked on Main. Interesting menu and great service. In a few months well go back.

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  9. Anthony

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience! When we walked in the door, we were greeted like old friends. The craft cocktails were exquisite, and the Tuna tartare was delicious! This was our first time, dining at Forked on main, and it will not be our last! If you haven't been here, please go ASAP. What a treat for the town of Orange!

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  10. Cliff

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food continues to be good, but the service has deteriorated. The servers are competent and professional, but they are clearly stretched too thin. Over 30 min to deliver food after ordering. Really unfortunate.

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FAQs

Forked on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 308-7660.

Forked on Main is rated 4.4 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Forked on Main does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forked on Main

124 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dennis Merritt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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