Barrel and Fork Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Barrel and Fork, a stylish establishment located in the heart of Cornelius, NC, where the ambiance is both trendy and romantic. This upmarket American bar successfully melds a cozy setting with an exquisite menu crafted for discerning palates. Expect innovative dishes like the Elk Rib Eye and branzino, alongside beloved classics such as wagyu meatloaf and gnocchi that will tantalize your taste buds.

Every meal here is accompanied by a thoughtful selection of craft cocktails and seasonal specials. Diners rave about the pig candy and uniquely prepared desserts like passion fruit cake. Plus, with a focus on local produce and in-house creations, every plate is an artful expression of flavor. The staff shines with their knowledge and genuine passion for great service. Barrel and Fork promises memorable evenings at a location that feels charmingly intimate yet lively.

Brunch Menu

Cheddar Herb Biscuit

local honey local jam

$$3.00

Spicy Chicken Spring Rolls

wasabi plum sauce

$$6.00

North Carolina Cheese Plate

local jam house pickles garlic toast herb crackers

$$9.00

Parmesan Fries

$$6.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad

soppressata shaved onion artisan cheese

$$8.00

Prosciutto Crab Benedict

whole grain mustard hollandaise blue crab english muffin hash browns or grits

$$12.00

Fire Roasted Eggplant Benedict

poached eggs tomato sopressata relish english muffin hollandaise hash browns or grits

$$11.00

Bison Wellington Benedict

cremini duxelle fennel corn salad fried eggs hollandaise english muffin hash browns or grits

$$12.00

Steak Eggs

eggs any style teres major cabernet sauce toast hash browns or grits

$$14.00

Brioche French Toast

blackberries blueberries whipped cream maple syrup

$$11.00

Biscuits Gravy

herb cheddar biscuit sausage gravy fried egg

$$10.00

Broccoli And Pepper Jack Scramble

2 eggs pepper jack cheese toast hash browns or grits

$$11.00

Natural Cured Berkshire Bacon

$$5.00

Harmony Ridge Farm Sausage Patties

$$3.50

Hash Browns

$$3.50

Grits

$$3.00

Farm Fresh Egg Any Style

$$2.00

Toast

Wheat White Rye

$$1.00

Side Salad

cucumber cherry tomatoes citrus vinaigrette

$$4.00

Fresh Fruit

local melons blueberries blackberries

$$5.00

Smoked Romaine Caesar

romaine house smoked caesar dressing shaved cheese croutons grated cheese

$$9.00

Pickled Beet Blueberry

baby greens roasted almonds feta cheese

$$10.00

Fried Chicken Waffles

cheddar cheese bacon maple butter fried egg french fries

$$11.00

Veggie Grit Bowl

patty pan gold cauliflower green bean fried egg artisan cheese

$$11.00

Burnt Honey Panna Cotta

peaches chamomile cookie

$$4.00

Ice Creams

vanilla caramel, pb, choc chunk

$$2.50

Bloody Mary

charleston bold spicy or fresh veggie

$$9.00

Mimosa

$$7.00

BeerMosa

wooden robot roseson or pisgah blueberry wheat

$$7.00

Butter, California

$$38.00

Stags Leap Hands Of Time, Napa

$$42.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River

$$45.00

Cuvaison, Napa Valley

$$48.00

Bouchaine Estate, Napa Valley

$$50.00

Jordan, Russian River

$$55.00

Ramey, Sonoma Coast

$$60.00

Cakebread, Napa Valley

$$65.00

Far Niente, Napa Valley

$$95.00

Kistler, Sonoma

$$100.00

Fernlands, Marlborough

$$30.00

Babich, Marlborough

$$35.00

Whitehall Lane, St. Helena

$$36.00

Honig, Rutherford

$$40.00

Kings Ridge Pinot Gris, Oregon

$$36.00

Adelsheim, Oregon

$$40.00

Domaine Chandon Brut Rose Splits

$$8.00

Zaca Mesa Viognier, Santa Ynez Valley

$$34.00

Pineridge Chenin Blanc Viognier Blend

$$34.00

Lachini Rose Of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

$$35.00

Taittinger Brut

$$75.00

Schug, Sonoma

$$40.00

Artesa, Carneros

$$42.00

Torii Mor, Willamette Valley, Oregon

$$50.00

Stoller Estate, Oregon

$$52.00

Saintsbury, Carneros

$$55.00

Lachini Family Estate, Chelaham Mts., Oregon

$$60.00

Etude, Carneros

$$68.00

Mossback, Chalk Hill

$$38.00

Educated Guess, Napa Valley

$$42.00

Seven Hills, Columbia Valley

$$42.00

Duckhorn Decoy, Napa Valley

$$50.00

Faust, Napa Valley

$$70.00

Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley

$$85.00

Groth, Napa Valley

$$85.00

Jordan, Alexander Valley

$$90.00

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley

$$110.00

Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia, Napa Valley

$$110.00

Caymus, Napa Valley

$$130.00

Paul Hobbs, Napa

$$140.00

Silver Oak, Napa

$$150.00

Nickel Nickel Kelham Vineyard, Oakville

$$160.00

Quintessa, Napa Valley

when available

$$180.00

Chateau Julien, Monterey County

$$30.00

Trig Point, Alexander Valley

$$36.00

Hall, Napa Valley

$$55.00

Pride Mountain, St. Helena, California

$$95.00

Trapiche Broquel, Argentina

$$35.00

Montes Alpha, Chile

$$40.00

Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza

$$42.00

Carmen Carmenere, Chile

$$36.00

Zaca Mesa Estate Syrah, Santa Ynez

$$36.00

Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee, Santa Ynez

$$38.00

Tamarack Firehouse Red, Columbia Valley

$$38.00

Lohr Tower Rd Vineyard Petite Syrah

$$38.00

Steele Cabernet Franc, Lake County

$$38.00

Smoke And Mirrors Blend, California

$$40.00

James Creek Zinfandel, Napa Valley

$$42.00

Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma

$$44.00

Molly Dooker The Boxer Shiraz

$$48.00

Molly Dooker BlueEyed Boy Shiraz

when available

$$70.00

BV Tapestry Red Blend, Napa Valley

$$100.00

Herencia Altes Garnaxta Negra, Spain

Eric Solomon Selections

$$28.00

Fausto Sangiovese Montepulciano Blend, Marche, Italy

$$32.00

Barbi Brusco Di Barbi, Italy

$$34.00

Creta Roble Tempranillo, Spain

Eric Solomon Selections

$$35.00

Damilano Nebbiolo, Italy

$$36.00

Celler Cecilio Black Slate Priorat, Spain

Eric Solomon Selections

$$40.00

Chateau De Vaudieu Chateauneuf De Pape, France

Eric Solomon Selections

$$80.00

Il Molino Di Grace Chianti Classico, DOCG, Italy

$$44.00

Rocca Della Macie Chianti Classico Reserva, Italy

$$48.00

Riva Leone Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

$$50.00

Max Doix Les Crestes Priorat, Spain

Eric Solomon Selections

$$50.00

Tolaini Valdisanti Super Tuscan, Italy

$$58.00

Poggio Verano Chance Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

$$65.00

La Formica Amarone Della Valpolicella

$$40.00

Wine Menu

Daily Specials

Brown Turkey Fig Blackberry Salad

feta cheese, baby greens, toasted pecans

$$9.50

Spiced Watermelon Blue Crab Salad

cantaloupe, sumac honey, arugula

$$9.50

Short Rib Beef Barbacoa Tostada

crispy flour tortillas, shishito peppers, fresh johnny pico

$$10.00

Caramelized Trumpet Mushrooms

spicy black eyed peas, blistered cherry tomatoes, pea shoots

$$10.00

Farmers Market Heirloom Tomatoes

mozzarella, cucumber, salami salad, eggplant puree

$$9.50

Brasstown NY Strip

$$28.00

Coastal Wahoo

$$21.00

Sunburst Mountain Trout

$$18.00

Sweet Corn Zipper Pea Succotash, Spaghetti Squash

$$4.50

Fingerling Potato Jade Bean Salad

$$4.50

Garlicky Mushroom Swiss Chard, Cheese Grits

$$4.50

Summer Squash, Eggplant Butternut

$$5.00

Risotto

okra, pepper

Chocolate Chip Cookie IC Sandwich

vanilla ic, caramel sauce

$$6.00

Roasted Peach Cheesecake, Ginger Crumb, Peach Coulis

grilled peaches, almond crisp, honey cream

$$6.00

Coconut Blueberry Almond Cake, Amaretto Cream, Blueberry Coulis, Toasted Coconut

$$6.00

Ice Cream

Chocolate sorbet Cream Cheese Blackberry Swirl Vanilla Caramel, Pnut Butter, Chocolate Chunk Peach Gelato

$$2.50

Almond Marinated Asparagus Cauliflower

carolina moon, pickled bamboo, sunflower sprouts

$$9.00

Roasted Beet Soppressata Salad

baby greens, shaved onion, artisan cheese

$$9.50

Sauteed White Shrimp

green bean, peanut crawfish salad

$$10.00

Harmony Ridge Duck Breast Wings

melting leek, spicy eggplant, blackberry bbq

$$9.50

Farmers Market Heirloom Tomato Cucumber Salad

fennel, bell peppers, feta cheese vinaigrette

$$9.50

Heritage Berkshire Pork Loin, Garlic Jus

$$19.00

Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

$$21.00

Coastal Mahi Mahi

$$20.00

Roasted Broccoli, TriColored Cauliflower, Bamboo Stir Fry

$$5.50

Cheese Grits, Mushrooms, Baby Vegetables

$$4.50

Roasted Potato, Asparagus, Zucchini Salad

$$5.00

Bacon Braised Root Tops Roasted Beets

$$4.50

White Chocolate Rose Blondie

blueberries, pistachios

$$6.00

Chocolate Pot De Creme

espresso anise granite, whip cream

$$6.00

Peach Kuchen

blackberry compote, almonds, black pepper ic

$$6.00

Spiced Watermelon Blue Crab

cantaloupe, sun sprouts, sumac honey

$$9.50

Farmers Market Heirloom Tomato

mozzarella, cucumber, salami, eggplant puree

$$9.50

Niman Ranch Pork NY Strip

$$19.00

Garlicky Mushroom Arugula Cheese Grits

$$4.50

Roasted Fingerling Potato Jade Bean Salad

$$4.50

Spaghetti Squash Sweet Corn Zipper Pea Succotash

$$4.50

Almond Blueberry Cake

amaretto cream, blueberry coulis, toasted coconut

$$6.00

Roasted Peach Cheesecake

ginger crumb, peach coulis

$$6.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich

caramel sauce

$$6.00

NY Strip Beef Stroganoff

fried smashed gold potatoes, shishito peppers

$$10.00

Smoked Trout Trumpet Mushroom Pappardelle

arugula, mushroom, zipper pea essence

$$10.00

Black Pepper Duck Breast

$$21.00

Alaskan King Salmon

$$24.00

B Liner Snapper

$$19.00

Fingerling Cabbage Hash

$$4.50

Garlicky Cremini Mushrooms Butternut

$$4.50

Spicy Blackeyed Pea, Spaghetti Squash Jade Bean Ragu

$$4.50

Sweet Corn, Summer Squash Eggplant

$$4.50

Chilled Corn Soup

pastrami rueben crustini

$$6.50

Roasted Beet Blueberry Salad

baby greens, toasted almonds, goat cheese

$$9.50

Caramelized Lions Mane Portobello Mushrooms

Baba ganoush, charred shishito, sunflower sprouts

$$10.00

Roasted Brown Figs Artisan Cheese

milano salami, arugula, almonds, sumac honey

$$9.50

Heirloom Tomatoes

lemon cucumber 2 pepper salad, shaved onion, radish

$$9.50

Heritage Berkshire Pork Rib Chop

$$23.00

Copper River Sockeye Salmon

$$21.00

Red Potato, Bacon Bean Ragout

$$4.50

Roasted Beets, Cippollini Onion, Wax Beans

$$4.50

Spaghetti Squash, Tomato, Corn Wheatberry Pilaf

$$4.50

Summer Squash Butternut Squash

$$4.50

Blueberry Bread Pudding

lime curd, cointreau anglaise

$$6.00

Peach Gelato

grilled peaches, almond crisp, honey cream

$$6.00

Gooey Fridge Brownie

caramel, vanilla IC, bourbon whipped cream

$$6.00

Hickory Smoked Pork Dumplings

soy pearls

$$6.00

Spicy Chicken Spring Rolls

wasabi plum sauce

$$6.00

North Carolina Cheese Plate

local jam house pickles garlic toast herb crackers

$$9.00

Smoked Caesar Romaine Salad

garlic croutons shaved artisan cheese cherry tomatoes

$$10.00

Naked Chicken Breast

sage pan jus

$$15.00

All Natural Beef Bistro Steak

house made worcestershire

$$22.00

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

red wine braised

$$20.00

Scottish Salmon

$$16.00

Jumbo Dry Pack Scallops

$$20.00

Daily Carolina Coast

Goat Cheese Mac Cheese

$$6.00

Lobster Mac Cheese

$$7.50

Parmesan Garlic Fries

$$6.00

Olive Mashed Potatoes

$$4.00

Caramelized Cauliflower

$$4.50

Daily Risotto

$$4.50