Cork Bar & Restaurant

463 Madison St, Wilkes-Barre - 18705
361 reviews
New American Italian Seafood
(570) 270-3818

Great little local spot!

We were celebrating a special day and approaching the restaurant which is embedded is a neighborhood of Wilkes Barre PA, a bit off the beaten track, having chosen the restaurant based upon the reviews of others, it did not look like a foodie type of place.... However, the food was very good. We shared a calimari appetizer which was bountiful and not greasy at all. Dinners came with a house salad which was nice and fresh and again ample with the 'house' roasted red pepper champaign vinaigrette - which was lovely. I could not resist ordering the intriguing peach whiskey pork loin. Roasted in a bacon wrap it was moist and flavorful. Really one of the best pork meals I have had. Mrs. had mild fra diablo seafood mélange including two small lobster tails, clams, shrimp, etc. Seafood was good and not at all fishy, not even one bite. But the Linguini over which it was served was delicious. A firm pasta cooked perfectly 'al dente' with their gravy, mild fra diablo, made the dish. We would go again. The only downside is that the inside bar part is a bit on the dark side and the outside which includes a large tent in the parking lot leaves you looking mostly at the rest of the parking lot. In good weather there is an in-between patio that would give a more attractive setting. The food way overcomes the lack of a view. Again, we will go back. Cheers

Service was excellent. Food was very good and served hot. We love the porch area and the hostess was wonderful in accommodating our request. A definite establishment to dine out

Everything was excellent. The crab cakes are delicious. Best I've had in a very long time. My husband had the seafood paella. Always enjoy dining here. Always consistent food and service.

Interesting food at good prices. Generous portions.

We walked in to hear staff complaining about being short staffed. We had to seek out someone to seat us. Once we were seated about 10 minutes went by before anyone acknowledged us. 30 minutes later we were still waiting on drinks so we just got up and left.

We were surprised with the location and the actual bar/restaurant setting. Especially since this is ranked above Ruth Chris steakhouse. Not really a restaurant per say. Patio area is on a slight slope which certain tables are on a tilt. Service was good. Food was great.

If was a very nice time! Food was good, prices have raised but that’s expected!

Visited on a Saturday night. It was very busy but definitely worth the wait. Will return when in the area

Choose this spot based on Yelp reviews. Made reservations for early Saturday evening. At no point was it mentioned there was outdoor seating option. We arrived on time (no parking at all). Found ourselves seated outside under a tent in sweltering 90 plus heat. It was unbearable! Service was mediocre and food lousy. Would never ever eat there again.