
Cork Wine and Tapas
90 Front St, New Bedford, MA 02740
About Cork Wine and Tapas - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Rustic-chic lounge in a converted warehouse pairs globally inspired small plates with varied wines.
Customer Review Summary
Cork Wine and Tapas has received mixed reviews. Some diners reported very disappointing experiences, highlighting issues with incorrect orders, unavailable menu items, and subpar food quality. One reviewer compared the restaurant to a higher-end Applebee's and stated they wouldn't return. In contrast, others praised the restaurant for its excellent appetizers and well-prepared dishes, particularly the calamari and burgers. Service was noted positively by some, with specific mention of accommodating staff during a workshop and a pleasant atmosphere. However, other customers experienced long wait times and difficulty getting the waitstaff's attention. The live entertainment was appreciated, though some felt it was brief. Overall, while many enjoyed their meals and recommended Cork, others had negative experiences that deterred them from returning.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Lorelei Barcelos
Very disappointing experience. Came here for New Years dinner with friends and our drinks were incorrect, I was brought the wrong food originally, as we began ordering the waitress told us the multiple items on the menu that were unavailable, and the food was extremely subpar. The menu is confusing, as they advertise themselves as a tapas bar, the small plates menu is very limited and priced as if they were entrees. The chimichurri mussels were not terrible. Consider this a higher end Applebee's. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll be returning.
Tim Gago
Tried Cork Wine and Tapas for the first time in a long time. Not sure why I waited so long. Everything was excellent and I would argue that they offer up some of the best appetizers in the area. The Calamari was excellent. Well seasoned, crunchy and not rubbery or over cooked. Philly cheese steak rolls were good, came with a good dipping sauce. The truffle fries with garlic aioli were great. The landsliders were really, really good as well. Wife got a expresso martini which was good as well. Looking forward to a return trip.
Victoria Hoffman
We made a reservation. it was freezing inside. I immediately ordered a drink and My Husband ordered tacos before he even ordered his drink. The tacos didn’t come till after our friend ordered a dessert that was at least an hour later. The tacos shells tasted old and there was little no cod in them. My husband said the cod was over cooked. I tried a bite and all I got was a mouth full of pickled onion and old taco shell. Don’t get these. A bigger problem was it was hard to get the attention of the waitstaff. It didn’t even look that busy. We would flag down anyone we could which was embarrassing enough and they just kept saying someone would be right with us. I finished my wine before the charcuterie board even arrived and couldn’t get more till after the board was finished. It was sad. The board was good though but I think the menu said it would include pickles and these were left. We sat cold a very long time till we could get the check and then again for them to pick up the check. They forgot our wine order while we waited for the check but they comped one glass for my friend but at this point we had waited so long we didn’t want the wine and just wanted to go home. The table next to us sat after us and left before us. I went here specifically because they had wine flights but sadly I won’t be returning. The live entertainment was nice though, but the upright bassist played two songs then left. 😅
karlcamis
Must go to restaurant; if you enjoy the taste of delectable, well synchronize plate licking dishes and salubrious inventive drinks. I only learned of this place from a musician who regularly plays music here at the Cork (CarSon Acoustic) and he spoke very highly of this place. So my wife and I decided to enjoy our 15 year anniversary dinner this time around here at the Cork. Iam glad we did.
Rob Canavan
We were graciously welcomed by our waitress as the very first patrons of this Saturday afternoon. She kindly recognized that we were newcomers and provided us with insights about the establishment. ❤️😁 Following her recommendation, we indulged in the empanada special, which proved to be absolutely delightful. For our main courses, my wife opted for the Tommy Oliver 🟢 Burger, which was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. She paired it with the regular fries, perfectly golden and seasoned to perfection. 🍔🧀 As for me, I savored the Mushroom Swiss Burger with a side of Truffle fries, which were nothing short of exceptional. My burger, without a doubt, ranks among the top 10 burgers I've ever had – juicy, scrumptious, and a true masterpiece of beef. ❤️👍 While this visit marked our first, it certainly won't be our last. A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful staff!
Sierra Jones (Luxurious Luminaries LLC)
Just hosted a workshop here and the staff were SO accommodating, the food was AMAZING and the atmosphere was on point! I will absolutely come back! Thank you CWT!
Jennifer Silverman
Another amazing meal at cork! Tonight, we had the confit wings, seared tuna, the Okinawa gnocchi, and of course the Cork Seared scallops. For cocktails, we got the Gin& Rose's and the hot honey sour. We love this place so much!
JP Masella
This place had outside seating, but with the prospect of a t-boomer rolling in...myself and friend ponyed up the bar on a heavy duty metal low back bar stool. Amber was the bartender. Watching her mixing skills stood out. My buddy had a wine and I had an unsweetened iced-tea. Ironic, since none of got a mixed drink. Amber's hearing over the performer was Radar O'Reilly amazing. The food here was really good. I did not have any of the coconut shrimp, but was told that the panko coconut batter was crisp and sweet. I had yucca fries. Slightly spicy with a little crisp tastes. The aielo was my least favorite part of the dishes. We also had the cheese and meat board (thankfully the French name calling was spared!)...The cheese was edam and a thick cut soft cheddar. The house pickles were amazing. Came with some cured Italian cold cuts and fruit. It was a really nice tapas. The whole damage w. tip came to 92.00. I highly recommend Cork!!! Check out the bar!!
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