(718) 643-6636
391 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6763
-74.0138
Neighborhood: Red Hook
What People Are Saying About The Good Fork
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
Owned and operated by a local couple, this Red Hook's mini restaurant row imparts a handcrafted, retro 1920s feel: A silhouetted dandy in hat and tails emblazons the front door, and the restaurant's curved wood ceiling, leather banquettes, and antique chandeliers recall a Deco train dining car. Neighborhood regulars fill the small space early, much to the chagrin of bus-riding foodies hoping to discover a hidden culinary Eden. The menu fares best when it's uncomplicated, like the flaky crab cakes, or the juicy burger. Korean fare makes an appearance in Kimchi rice, Korean-style steak and eggs.
10/20/08
Excellent experience
by scarlett7477 at Citysearch
In reading past reviews it sounds as though there are ups and downs here, but we ate at The Good Fork for the first time last night and had an incredibly good meal and experience. My husband and I recently moved to Red Hook and had read a lot about this place, so we were excited to try it. Each dish was excellent and the ambiance is cozy and charming. We started with the roasted beet salad, then I had the Berkshire pork shoulder and he had the striped sea bass. We finished the meal with flourless chocolate cake and key lime pie. The wines are good and not too expensive. Service could have been a little faster, but we were in the mood to sit and enjoy and that didn't bother us.
09/24/08
Great Food, Below Average Service
by nycfoodie2008 at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I walked in off the street to The Good Fork last night after grocery shopping, being new to the neighborhood we were excited to try a new restaurant in the area. The place is cozy and food looked great. We were graciously seated, even though they were busy. (suprising for a Tuesday night). The food was actually very good and inventive. But we waited about half an hour between appetizers and entrees. I had to ask twice for bread since there was such a long wait. We ended our meal with a nice dessert. We waited another half and hour for the check and when I asked for it a second time was snapped at by the waiter. He informed me that they're VERY busy, and that there were only two people working that night. It was a Tuesday night and they should be able to handle the flow of a Tuesday night without the 1/2 hour waits between courses. All in all, the food was good and since there aren't many places to eat in Red Hook I'd go back but I'm not sure how long a restaurant with that kind of service will last.
- Pros: good food, nice host
- Cons: cranky waiter, long wait for food
11/08/07
Nice. Just Nice.
by caroster at Citysearch
Had a very pleasant, if unmemorable dinner. The woodwork is lovely. The food was fine. Certainly not worth the trip, but if you happen to be nearby, try to drop in for a meal.
The Details on The Good Fork
Know Before You Go:
Waits can be long: Head to a nearby bar like Sunny's after leaving your cell phone number with the host.
What to Drink:
A good selection of wines is available by the glass: Try the subtly spicy Rioja ($6).
The Extras:
The Key lime pie is from Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie, a neighborhood favorite.
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