Forked on Main

4.5

151 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for business meals
Neighborhood 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 308-7660
Website
http://www.forkedonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dennis Merritt

Location
124 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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.
BURGERS & BREWS
$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!
CHRISTMAS EVE 2024
$65.00 per person
Dec 24, 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.

Offers

HAPPY HOUR
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday-Friday 4pm-7pm Bar/Lounge Only Discounted Bar Menu 1/2 Off Wines by the Glass $4 Beers & $6 Mixed Drinks

BREAD SERVICE FOR TWO $5.00
House-made olive baguette with honey whipped ricotta
CRAB BISQUE
Sherry, cream, lump crab
- Sip $4.00
- Cup $6.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD FOR TWO $24.00
Goat, cow, & sheep’s milk cheeses, local cured meats, chef’s selection of accoutrements, crostini or (gluten-free crackers upon request)
TUNA TARTARE* $16.00
Furikake seasoned crispy rice, ahi tuna, spicy gochujang mayo, jalapeño, sweet soy sauce
TNT SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS $14.00
Tempura fried shrimp, forked tnt sauce, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, bibb lettuce
PAN SEARED POT STICKERS $14.00
Pork, napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy dipping sauce
PIMENTO CHEESE & FRIED PICKLES $15.00
House-made white pimento cheese, pickled red onion, fried dill pickle chips, grilled baguette
FRIED OYSTERS $15.00
Hot cherry peppers, paprika aioli, fried citrus

GREENS & THINGS

Add… grilled chicken 7 shrimp 8 salmon* 16

FORKED SALAD $15.00
Butter bib lettuce, pickled red onion, watermelon radish, cucumber, cherry tomato, carrot, shallot vinaigrette
GRILLED ASPARAGUS $8.00
Evoo, crushed red pepper, lemon zest
STRAWBERRY & SPINACH SALAD $17.00
Baby spinach, goat cheese, strawberry, candied almond, orange oil, strawberry vinaigrette
GREEK SALMON SALAD* $21.00
Pan seared salmon, spring mix, kalamata olives, feta, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette

MAINS

Gluten free bread options available upon request

SHRIMP ‘N’ GRITS “OUR WAY” $26.00
Tempura fried shrimp, white cheddar, wade’s mill butcher grits, creamy corn salsa, spinach, tasso ham
FORKED CHEDDAR BURGER* $24.00
6oz ground local beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, smoked cheddar, mom’s dill pickle chips, fries
GRILLED CHICKEN SAMMIE $19.00
Chicken breast, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese, provolone, arugula, herbed aioli, on ciabatta roll, fries
TUSCAN BOLOGNESE $29.00
House-made pappardelle, braised tuscan bolognese, with pork shoulder & braised tenderloin
PIMENTO GRILLED CHEESE $18.00
House-made white pimento cheese, coleslaw, sourdough, sweet potato fries, maple aioli
CHICKEN GYRO $19.00
Pita bread, marinated chicken, feta, kalamata olives, pickled red onion, tomato, cucumber, romaine, tzatziki, fries
CLASSIC NY STYLE REUBEN `$20.00
Pastrami, house-made russian dressing, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickle spear, fries
TURKEY CLUB $18.00
Lettuce, heirloom tomato, herbed mayo, bacon, sourdough, fries

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charlottesville
Healthy
Charlottesville
Neighborhood gem
Charlottesville
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Forked on Main offers a "great atmosphere" with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about the "excellent wine dinners" and "creative, delicious dishes." The menu features delightful options like Tuscan Bolognese and shrimp scampi risotto. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the overall experience remains "exceptionally enjoyable" and a "treat for the town of Orange."

151 Reviews

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Renee
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! I love the town of Orange and Forked On Main is a gem!!
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pablo
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great dinner reasonably priced. And walked over to the bar for drinks dessert and live music overall great experience
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Beverly
Richmond
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a quiet Friday before the holidays which was much to my liking. Just ordered small plates and a few appetizers which was more than enough for 2 people. Took some home as well. Decided on dessert which was scrumptious. A nice small locally owned restaurant which is always great. I highly recommend
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William
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend the homemade cinnamon apple ice cream
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Donna
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and service. Always a wonderful experience.
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Floyd
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
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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Steve
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
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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Frank
VIP
Baltimore
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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LizD
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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RotaF
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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FAQs

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

Forked on Main is rated 4.5 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.