CORK & ALE

Great place. The wines are good and they give a decent pour. The menu isn't huge so I've tried most of the dishes and I've never been disappointed. We visit regularly and it's become a lot more popular in recent years!

Once again excellent food and service, Reed took very good care of us. We had she crab soup, French dip, and chocolate cake (gotta have dessert)!

My friend took me to this tiny little restaurant bar in downtown Waxhaw. Parking is a bit of an issue; there are some close parking lots nearby. The restaurant is tiny with only a few tables inside. There is also a bar and an outdoor patio. The walls are loaded with bread and wine to purchase. We ended up buying several to take home and try. The food was mostly between $15 and $30. They have daily specials; I ordered one: a pastrami sub, which was crazy and delicious. The service was very friendly but leisurely. Very enjoyable, stop by for a drink and a bite.

I told my husband I would bring him dinner after my errands. I found this place through Yelp and saw they had a vegan chicken sandwich, and thought, perfect! I called to place my order, and told the menu on Yelp was not updated. I went online and looked at their menu. I ordered the vegan chicken sandwich and a salmon salad. Upon the first bite, my husband's facial expression changed, I asked what was wrong, he looked puzzled, and I said, what, it tastes like meat? He replied, yes. I assured him it was a vegan "chicken" sandwich and his face relaxed. My husband ate the rest of his "chicken" sandwich with ease and a happiness. The restaurant is small, but they had multiple seating options.

Cork & Ale is a good spot in downtown Waxhaw! Extensive beer/wine menu and pretty good food that is reasonably priced. My college friend and I had dinner here tonight, we ordered the charcuterie burger, the caramelized onion flatbread and the bretzel to share. The charcuterie burger was my favorite, such a unique menu item with complementary flavors, would definitely order again. The flatbread was also really good, I just didn't like that the tomatoes were cooked/a little soggy - I'm a texture person so I just picked them off. The bretzel itself was yummy but the parmesan artichoke dip it came with was nothing to write home about. Our server was friendly and quick, helpful without being overbearing.I took stars off for was the atmosphere. While the inside was decorated beautifully for Christmas, we were sat right next to a table of two women who were incredibly loud. Kind of hard to catch up with an old friend when the table 5 feet away from you (no, seriously, 5 feet away!) is hootin and hollerin! Being that the restaurant itself is relatively small, I would be cautious about what occasion you come here for. Despite good food and drinks, maybe not the best spot for a first date or catching up or anything intimate. However if you're coming in with a large group where 1x1 conversation is no priority, I would absolutely recommend.All in all, Cork & Ale is a gem in downtown Waxhaw! Just bear occasion in mind when you're planning to come here and you'll be set to enjoy a nice meal

Reed be da bomb. we're coming back.cowabunga. try to South African redit's gorgeous with the lights on the tree on the outdoor patio he sure to ask for Reed that's a name not a menu item

The Wednesday wine tastings are an added bonus!! Tyler has tons of energy and really knows his stuff. The service is always quick and when you add live entertainment, it's the perfect spot for food and wine!!Can't wait to go there again.

Great food...great service! This is the spot in Waxhaw, NC. Right in the heart of this quant downtown. Beautiful patio and outdoor area with live music several nights a week. The entire staff always makes you feel comfortable, and the food is top notch! They have a huge selection of wine, beer, and ciders to choose from. Have a sip while you are here or grab a bootle to take home. It's your choice!

Cork and Ale hosted a bridal shower for one of my best friends. The restaurant is so cozy and cute. The food was brought out buffet style and was SO good. The French toast totally knocked my socks off. The staff working our party kept everything coming and our plates and glasses were never empty. Thank you Cork and Ale for a great time!

Have been to Cork and Ale before, and wanted to try their Wine Wednesday. We were disappointed this time. We had She Crab soup, burrata salad and a shrimp cocktail. It was just ok. Waiter was not knowledgeable about the wines. He went and asked someone about a wine and we purchased a bottle. The wine was fine, we were surprised Cork and Ale charge a corkage fee for their own wines. We know corkage fees are added when you bring in your own wine, but not when you purchase the wine from the restaurant.