The Cordial Cork
The Cordial Cork
Fries
three glasses of wine on a table
outside
Pretzels and cheese
Wine flight
Tiramisu cheesecake (to-go)
a chandelier hanging from the ceiling
Farm Market cocktail
the front door of the building
a glass of wine and a corked board
They have PORT
Breaking Bread
interior
Tin ceiling and Edison light
Behind the bar
Monte Cristo and Eggrolls
Breakin' Bread
Burger & truffle fries
Breaking Bread in progress
Wine Flight from there extensive menu of wines.
Roast beef
Smoked Salmon sandwich
interior
Breaking Bread
Gloria Z.
Mar 4, 2025
A true diamond in the rough...this wine bar and eatery is located in one of the ancient former industrial buildings of the Depot District. But don't hesitate to get in here, just watch your step a bit. It's dim and romantic with a retro vibe.We ate at the bar which always tends to give a good feel for a new place. There were two barmaids who came and went as they had to serve tables too, but service was quite attentive. We were primarily served by Melissa (I hope I remembered her name right!) and she was so helpful with answering questions. We happened to come on the half price app day** so naturally we tried the Breaking Bread... incredible, easily sufficient for four people to share. It was warm, soft, cheesy and full of flavor. The marinara was delicious as was the blended cheese dip. We took half home and enjoyed it the next day.My husband had the smoked salmon sandwich. It was beautiful to behold, smelled so delectable, and off the charts delicious. After I took a bite I was jealous. I did thoroughly enjoy my BLT+E with a wonderful runny egg and thick fresh tomato. I think I would have liked it better on toasted bread vs. the bun. Everything on the menu sounded good. I had a peek at the brunch menu too.I had a cocktail called the Farm Market which was so refreshing and like a taste of summer which I needed badly on this bitter cold evening. They have a great cocktail list and of course an extensive wine list which is set up in unique categories and fun to read. My husband was happy with his wine. They also have port! Four kinds! Melissa kindly gave me a taste of one and I am SO coming back for a port flight.A word on accessibility- the main entrance has two steps up and there are sturdy grab bars on both sides but you do need to be a bit cautious at the bottom. I was told there is a rear or side entry that is wheelchair accessible. It was way too cold to explore but I'll check it out on our next visit in the very near future. If you're thinking of giving the Cork a try, don't hesitate. It's fabulous. **Yelp advises they are removing Tips (boo) so I'll note again here that apps are half price all night on Thursdays.
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Aubrie H.
Jan 27, 2024
Great atmosphere and a wonderful wine selection. There is plenty of seating at the bar or at tables. They of course have lots of wine but also beer and liquor to choose from. We only stopped for appetizers but they were delicious. We loved the pretzels and cheese! Would definitely recommend stopping in for a drink or a snack.
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Jim C.
Sep 10, 2022
If you're on I-70 heading East from Indy to Dayton, stop in Richmond and go to the Cordial Cork. Or, if you live in Richmond or are on I-70 West, go to the Cordial Cork. Ok, just go to the Cordial Cork. It's off the beaten path from the interstate but worth the diversion if you have the time. The atmosphere is nice and they have a good wine selection. They gave us a sample of two and we liked both. We ordered the Breaking Bread for an appetizer. It's a French Baguette stuffed with mozzarella and herb butter. It comes with three dipping sauces, cheese, olive oil and a mustard. It's huge! Definitely for all at the table. It'd be too much for two if you were also ordering an entree. But it heated up well the next day. Current price is $10.99. We ordered the Stuffed Salmon for $21.99 to split. It was served on creamy risotto and had shrimp on top. It was a very large piece of salmon. I'm glad we split the meal. The risotto was great. However, it was a bit rich for my taste and I'm not sure I could have eaten it all by myself. Our service was good. Food was hot and prompt. Our server was not knowledgeable about the menu though. We asked her about 2 or 3 dishes and she said she'd never tried them. Finally she admitted she'd never eaten there! We thought that was funny. She did say the Stuffed Salmon was one of the most popular dishes and if she did eat there, that'd be what she'd try. I guess that's a recommendation.
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Robert S.
Oct 13, 2023
Sat at the bar solo tonight. Great selection of wines, but I ordered a double ipa. I got the Beach bum burger and a side of truffle fries. Service was excellent and the food was great. Had some more popular dishes I probably would have tried if I had my other half with me. If your looking for a place you cannot go wrong. Also if you come on Saturday get the Monte Cristo. You'll thank me later
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Jamie W.
Nov 10, 2022
Two words = Breaking Bread. It's an appetizer, and it's amazing. It's an entire loaf of Italian bread stuffed and covered in cheese and herbs, and then it comes with three dipping sauces. It's worth the trip here just for this! The Monte Cristo was also a *chef's kiss.* That sauce made it - I can't remember what it was (a jam of sorts). It was a fork-and-knife kind of sandwich and not something you'd want to count the calories on and oh-so-good!The Cordial Cork has an old-world, vintage, romantic, dark, and mysterious feel. It's family-friendly but also great for a date night. I'd love to come back and visit on a night when they have live music!
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Chris D.
Aug 30, 2023
Found this gem while on a business trip to Richmond. I was blown away by the quality of the food. I had the Agave glazed shrimp over risotto and it was amazing! Definitely recommend and will be on the list of stops when I'm in town!
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Stephanie O.
Feb 23, 2025
Mediocre food and over priced. the hamburger was small for the price. Also they were out of the draft beer we all wanted and then they were out of the roast beef sandwich that is their specialty sandwich on the menu. Service was fine but waitress wasn't overly friendly. We prolly won't return.
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Kylie D.
Jun 26, 2024
This was our first time here, and we are very impressed. We got the Stuffed Chicken with wine risotto and it was to die for. I paired it with a wine flight that was 25% off, which is apparently a special they have on Wednesdays! Our waitress, Hannah, was very attentive and informative. I highly recommend anyone check this place out!
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Lisa M.
May 27, 2024
A delightful find! Everything was fresh and outrageously delicious. Bartender couldn't have been more welcoming and sweet! Thought about our experience our days!
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Michael N.
Jun 25, 2023
The Monte Cristo sandwich was worth the drive from NJ! It's only available during Sunday brunch despite the website saying it's always available and being closed on Sundays. The website needs to be updated, but the food and drinks are great.
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