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Cozy, colorful and intimate - The Cook and The Cork, Coral Springs, FL

The Cook and The Cork

4.7
4.7
1187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
We are a chef-owned restaurant that explores American and global flavors. Expect an awesome dinner of sharing plates, incredible cocktails, an award winning wine list and rockin' tunes! A mural wall by graffiti artist iSurge, lush tropical greenery and an herb garden helps set the mood on our outdoor patio. Recipients of consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since opening for 10 years straight, and a DiRona Fine Dining Award recipient since 2016.
The menu changes slightly with every season, and the wine, sake, and beer list is always evolving and growing.
The Cook and The Cork does not want to be considered fine-dining, but we take food and drink seriously. Our goal is to have all our guests be a part of the fun, and to share the love we have for the restaurant, food, and staff. Private and large parties accommodated, please contact directly: info@thecookandcork.com or call 954-227-2665

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 227-2665
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Keith Blauschild, CEC
  • Catering
    The Cook and The Cork is actually the spin-off of Parkland Chef Catering. For fifteen years, we've been South Florida's premier full service catering company. We take our show on the road to cater for social and corporate clients from Miami to Palm Beach.
  • Private party facilities
    The Cook and the Cork is only open from Wednesday through Saturdays for dinner. The restaurant is available for private use any other time. Our outdoor patio is a cool place for a casual, kicked-back themed event. We can accommodate up to 80 guests throughout the facility. We've had kitchen parties, backyard parties, elegant sit-down dinners, baby showers, birthday parties, sales meetings, to name a few.
  • Neighborhood
    Coral Springs
  • Cross street
    Sample Road between University & Coral Springs Drive
  • Parking details
    The Cook and The Cork is a free-standing building with a private parking lot. There is also ample city parking available.
  • Public transit
    Sample Road & 99th Way. or Sample Road & University. 4 minutes from the Performing Arts Center, 3 minutes from the Hospital. 2 minutes from City Hall.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale West

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Cook and The Cork offers an intimate dining experience with "exceptional food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "chef inspired" menu featuring dishes like Korean Fried Chicken and oxtail ravioli. The ambiance is cozy yet lively, though some find it "noisy." Perfect for those seeking unique, quality cuisine.

1,187 Reviews
  1. David

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome, service was fast!

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic!!! In an industry where mediocrity is passed off as excellence it is wonderful to have a place where true excellence has collided with passion and creativity !!! What a joy!!!

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  3. BarryG

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Cook and the Cork is an interesting establishment. The menu is decidedly chef driven. But the ambience is that of a cozy , eclectic neighborhood haunt. We adore the outdoor seating, which allows the diner to think they are in an island setting and forget they are steps away from a paved parking lot in a strip shopping center. We have had successful meals consisting of an assortment of appetizers and entrees. Last night included the crispy beef "cigars" with Thai chili dip appetizer, followed by the braised lamb shank. Both were unsurprisingly wonderful. Don't forget to cap off your evening with the Key Lime pie.
    The Cook and The CorkResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks so much Barry! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  4. Steven

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very tasty but the portions were small to medium in size for the price. We were seated outside in a narrow pathway so there was a lot of foot traffic by our table which interrupted the discussions and the peacefulness of the meal. Our server, Chris, was very friendly and efficient.

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  5. Jeffrey

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was not entirely attentive sitting on the patio. Hard to get his attention to reasonably timely take our drink order, app order, dinner and dessert. Etc.

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  6. Susan

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    Fort Lauderdale

    268 reviews

    5.0

    268 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallion pancakes were exceptional. The pan-roasted branzino was perfectly seasoned with perfect texture and temperature, and maybe the best fish we’ve had at this restaurant. The butternut purée was delicious.
    The Cook and The CorkResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  7. Danielle

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food. Stone crabs were reasonably priced at $17 a claw

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  8. Jorge

    VIP

    New Mexico

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable, eclectic and warm ambience - such a great find for someone who wants to avoid BIG corporate chain restaurants. This place is well run and service is attentive. A great variety of small plates / tapas style with generous portions AND large entrees. You can tell how hard the staff works from the chef to the servers and great drinks too! There are daily special’s and seasonal dishes. I give the food a 4 ONLY bc I’m comparing it to the BEST restaurants which are more expensive. This is a great date place, or small groups. We will dine here more frequently for sure !
    The Cook and The CorkResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  9. Valerie

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at The Cook and Cork was such that I wrote this review within hours after my dining experience. I wished that I had taken pictures. I am a light eater, and organic,who loves seafood; good, quality seafood. We decided to get 4 starters and one entree, all to share. Starters requested to come out first were the mussels and octopus to be followed by the shrimp tempura and short ribs with the KFC, Korean Fried Chicken, lol. Our experience with the PEI mussels was incredible. Recommed you ask for the extra bread right away, don't wait. The sauce that the mussels come in is to die for; sop your bread in over and over, we want more. I don't know if my meal would have been the same if the food order was different, but the mussels were so good, you don't remember anything else. Finished with the vanilla creme brulee and expresso. All in all, this was a great dining experience. I will try it again with another group of friends and see. 😊 Overall, I highly recommend...

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  10. Mitch

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I found the restaurant to be very crowded on this Saturday night with the tables very close to one another. Could hardly carry on a private conversation. I also thought the crowded conditions lent itself to the restaurant appearing to have less than a desirable cleanliness appearance.. As such, I had to ask our waiter to clean our table 2x.. The service and quality of the food was very good. We had the PEI Mussels in white wine sauce , wedge salad with cheese, which were very good Our entrees were the short rib and the lamb shank..They were both excellent The vegetables namely roasted potatoes were average at best We were both satisfied with our meal and shared the brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert.. My next visit will likely be on a weekday night to see if the environmental issues mentioned above become a non issue

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FAQs

The Cook and The Cork offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 227-2665.

The Cook and The Cork is rated 4.7 stars by 1187 OpenTable diners.

The Cook and The Cork 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cook and The Cork

9890 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sample Road between University & Coral Springs Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Coral Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Cook and The Cork is a free-standing building with a private parking lot. There is also ample city parking available.
  • Public transit
    Sample Road & 99th Way. or Sample Road & University. 4 minutes from the Performing Arts Center, 3 minutes from the Hospital. 2 minutes from City Hall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Keith Blauschild, CEC
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 227-2665
  • Catering
    The Cook and The Cork is actually the spin-off of Parkland Chef Catering. For fifteen years, we've been South Florida's premier full service catering company. We take our show on the road to cater for social and corporate clients from Miami to Palm Beach.
  • Private party facilities
    The Cook and the Cork is only open from Wednesday through Saturdays for dinner. The restaurant is available for private use any other time. Our outdoor patio is a cool place for a casual, kicked-back themed event. We can accommodate up to 80 guests throughout the facility. We've had kitchen parties, backyard parties, elegant sit-down dinners, baby showers, birthday parties, sales meetings, to name a few.
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