Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse in Waynesville

Brought a few friends from out of town and we were excited to catch up over wine. After we sat ourselves, we proceeded to wait 20+ minutes for service. Unfortunately, nobody came over so I went to the bar and picked up a menu. We were in the mood for sparkling red (not on menu) so I then picked up a bottle from the fridge. I then asked the bartender if she could uncork and she responded no, you could only drink what was on the menu. The lack of service and ability to then order what we wanted despite it being readily available, led me to review this location with 1/5. We left immediately following the interaction and went to grab drinks at Compass Rose down the street and had a splendid experience.

Nice place, good quality wine choices. We have been there for a wine tasting event. It was interesting and worth the money. Service could have been better. I understand that it’s a family business. They spent good money on decorating the place and developing the menu etc. however, there is this lack of staff that kinda makes it somehow disturbing and I cannot explain how. Overall, it’s good wine food.

Small, Cozy, reasonable selection of wine and charcuterie options

Knowledgeable and very attentive service. Excellent selection of wines. The charcuterie board was fantastic. Really enjoyed the ambiance. Will gladly return.

Was really expecting some good wine. When we got there and went upstairs (where the sign indicated to go upstairs for flights) we were told that to sit at a table we would need to speak with the hostess downstairs. So we head back down and speak with them and they say that we can’t sit at the tables upstairs but we are more than welcome to downstairs. So we sit at the table downstairs and after 15 minutes they proceed to tell us they don’t do flights downstairs. We head back up stairs. There are no seats available at the bar and the tables are open but we aren’t served there. So we basically left after 30 minutes having no wine and a terrible experience. Recommend going elsewhere.

Good wine selection and all the food was very good. The servers were a little overworked it seemed, and unlike some other small plates restaurants they didn't try to bring the food in an order that made sense (like lighter to heavier). Server made very good wine recommendations. We got the chef's choice cheese board and all the selections were excellent!

Delicious food and wine. Great for a date night or group of friends.

We had a fantastic bartender Karim and he introduced us to some incredible wines! The avocado toast and cheeses and charcuterie were also fantastic.

I have been here multiple times and loved each time. The wines are amazing, and it's such a calm atmosphere amongst the craziness that 14th Street can be. I haven't been to the patio bar yet, it's been too hot, but I look forward to coming back and trying it!

Nasty hostess. I cant imagine having her or diane as the face of my business. It starts at the first greeting. The food was very average. Too many other places around them to go to.

Truly one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to in DC. Wait was significantly longer than the 40 minutes that was originally noted. After over 1.5 hours of waiting, the door staff were rude and indifferent, quite appalling. The restaurant was clearly understaffed for a Saturday night, with the wait and bar staff running around frantically ... Every plate had an issue, too salty, bland, and way too greasy for all.

Very nice wine selection to purchase by the glass and a large selection to purchased by the bottle. Smaller bites ( nice charcuterie selection) are also available must be tried. Oh yeah, staff is incredibly knowledgeable and attentive.

What a gem! The bartender Kareem had great taste in wine and was very sweet with us novice wine tasters. He gave us some great wines to try and did a great job of explaining the notes. I like the market idea, although I couldn't get anyone's attention to buy anything. Sit in the back patio if you can, because it's beautiful.

It was a nice spot with beautiful furnishings and good food.

This is the cutest wine bar! The small plates are perfect for sharing. I recommend the avacado toast, hamachi, and schnitzel and the wine pairings are a must! The owner and staff are super friendly and provide excellent service. I look forward to returning soon!

Really nice wine selection. Excellent small, sharing plates. Go with friends. Knowledgable, friendly, and helpful staff.

If you like reds with character yet fluidity maybe try Malvasia Nera from Puglia and try not to fall in love 🍷❤🤩

Excellent tapas style small plates. Great wine selection by the glass. Excellent service. Very cool atmosphere. It did get pretty noisy was the dining room was close to full, but that did not detract from our enjoyment of the whole experience. It was also a somewhat less expensive option than many of the restaurants we considered in the neighborhood. Highly recommended.

This place is completely underrated. Our server Ricardo was awesome he really made our night! The braised beef and wine is amazing. Thanks

This place is a local treasure! A great spot for a glass of wine with friends, dinner, or for larger gatherings but still with an intimate setting.

Tried to go here it was closed 15min before the stated closing time. Not cool.

Great food and service.

Warm, inviting, total neighborhood feel. Unique and fun. Staff is incredible. Refreshing to find somewhere that resists the all too common hipster restaurant in a box mold. Real and authentic. Ricardo is the man.

Karim was amazing. Love him!

It's a bar that serves wine, but I wouldn't call this a "wine bar" in the normal sense. The wines I drank were pretty subpar (one was definitely corked), and while our bartender was nice, when I asked him how he got into wine, he answered that he didn't really like wine...Maxwell Park is a much better winebar and only a few blocks away.

Best brunch! Excellent wine!

I'm so full; I think it might become a problem. So good. Wine pairings were great, we shared a whole bunch of small plates. The folks at Cork are super friendly and knowledgeable. I wish I lived in DC. No I don't! The humidity and heat are nasty. I wish Cork was in Boulder instead. Ha! Take that DC, I'm stealing Cork and putting them in my suitcase. Lol.

Terrible service, poor selection of quality scotch. Avoid if you can !

Fantastic food but too loud. I’ve been to the old location and the new one many times. Recently we went there for dinner a few times on a Friday and Saturday evening. It was registering 96-102 dB constantly on my phone’s hearing health app. Nearly impossible to maintain a convo upstairs and not good prolonged exposure for your hearing. The food has always been fantastic and the service is amazing! My recommendation is go only during less busy time so you can actually talk. The owner may want to test the space and add baffles to reduce the din.

Good wine selection. Reasonable happy hour prices. Food looked good. Bartender was busy but was still friendly. Amazing people watching if you sit in the small bar at the front window.

Cameron and Kedryn were awesome and they brought the wine to life. They showed us new vintages that allowed us to appreciate wine on a deeper level. Cheers Cork you knocked it out of the park with this staff.

Always intimate, relaxing and good rotation of international wines.

Cork started strong and has been on a slow and steady descent to average ever since. Food that was once thoughtfully prepared is now tired, over seasoned, and soggy. Wine flights are poorly explained, resulting in misunderstandings and lack of enjoyment. Service waivers between snotty and friendly, but is rarely knowledgable. A year ago we decided to give Cork a break; we went back last night and it'll be longer before we return next time.

Very cute and calm bar. If you want to drink good wine and discuss with friends without being overwhelmed by music that’s where you have to go. Last time I went they had a very good Sancerre (white wine) that I recommend. The bar also has a terrace in the back.

A divine bar to visit in Washington. Awesome menu and wines. Food portions are generous. Cosy and informal. A must if you love good food.

Hidden gem for brunch. 14th street gets so busy for Sunday brunch and this place offers some tranquility in the middle of the actions. Service and food were pretty good!

We enjoyed a Really nice evening at Cork. The service was great including the hostess. Relaxing decor. I particularly liked the flavors of the chicken, sunchokes, and scallops. The scallops themselves were a little texturally soft for me but still delicious. The sunchokes were the best thing that I ate so I would recommend them with the seasonal pumpkin and squash salad. Definitely try out cork just remember that it is all small plates

Great atmosphere. Extensive wine list and a great list of sparkling wine and champagne. The "sharable" dishes are fairly small but good. I'll be back to dive into the charcuterie.

Wonderful staff let us stay past last call to finish our drinks. Very helpful and accommodating.

Incredible! So cozy and peaceful. Very lovely experience and will be back! Ricardo is a great bartender!

Decor is beautiful. It’s a “wine bar” but don’t let that fool you. Dimitri makes a FANTASTIC old fashioned.

Super cute local place. You can grab a quick bite downstairs at the market or have a great dinner upstairs in the restaurant. Definitely the best of both worlds.

Another fantastic meal with friends at Cork. Just the right mix of familiar favorites and new treats. Made for the perfect celebrationl!

Great selection of wines. A place with a good balanced ambiance

Fantastic atmosphere, staff, and wine selection. Really like this place. The Fries are also amazing. I highly recommend Cork!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious burgers and who doesn't like to buy cheese too.

Great happy hour with an amazing selection of unusual wines. Never a wait, even Friday at 630! 🍾 🍽

This place was awesome! Came upon it while on a short visit to DC. What a find! Great, knowledgeable service, wonderful menu - especially for a picky eater like myself. Small plates to share. Other members of our party enjoyed the squid and octopus dishes, while the fresh kale, lamb chops and salads were off the chain!! Couldn't believe how filling everything was, but still made room for dessert! Had blueberry crisp to die for!! Our hosts promised to return, regularly, and we will definitely be back on our return to DC.

The idea of a market for food/wine and a bar is great. Nice design and a cozy place. The bartenders look busy even the bar is not crowded. Good for a drink and a bite!