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Where as all people know how to eat, it is said that only the French know how to dine. This notion, conviction if you will, I find fallacious when it comes to Fork and Plough. Place your order in the hands of this restaurant and you are safe. You may repose in peace throughout your entire duration while waiting with your guests. No Greenvillian - no marquis of the ancienne nobless - was ever better served or waited on in greater grandeur. The lights will be brilliant, the waiters will be curled and perfumed and masked (if still need be). The dishes will be strictly regle and the wines will come with the precision of clockwork that has been duly wound up. This evening I had the pleasure, along with the company of my loving wife, to recline at Fork and Plough once again. Alas, tonight I ordered the Swiss shiitake mushroom burger - a familiar yet faithful dish that consistently delights and insights the dancing of the taste buds. To my chagrin, the bun tasted as if a corpse, already liquid with decay, had risen from the grave, drizzled aoli on itself and attempted platation - the result could not have been more appalling. Due to the highest quality of minced beef and other ingredients accompanying the dreadful bun, I thoroughly enjoyed my burger nonetheless. Additionally, the staffs prompt response, care and handling of the situation was of the swiftest nature and upmost nobility. Herbert Bayard Swope once said, “I can’t give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time.” Were I to have discourse with Herbert, it would seem my credence is in opposition to the sane all in owing to the fact that Fork and Plough manages to do so. Some day, a real rain will come and wash all the restaurant monotony of formulaic Greenville down the pipes. Until then, Fork and Plough stands as one of the few puffy, inky rain clouds blessing our city with its dew. 5 stars.
MicahMicah
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Dress Up and Play Menu Roulette—A Mixed Experience Leaving Me Let Down Fork and Plough has all the makings of a five-star restaurant with a beautiful interior and rotating menu, but my first visit didn’t quite meet those expectations. That said, I’m optimistic that my next experience will be different, and I do believe there’s potential here. Let’s start with the service, which admittedly got off to a rocky start. Our request to switch tables was met with a less-than-welcoming response from the hostess, which set an unfortunate tone for the rest of the night. Audible sighs and eye rolling. Despite this, we tried to focus on the meal, which had its ups and downs. We began with the Crispy Fried Shrimp, a dish with lovely components like arugula, Parmesan, and lemon, though the shrimp alone didn’t shine as much as I’d hoped. We needed to include all the garnish with each bite for a pleasing taste. The lemon was too firm to use, which made it feel like more effort than reward. For the mains, I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, which had a spicy kick but felt overly busy with competing flavors. The onion rings, however, were excellent. My wife had the Shiitake Swiss Burger, but the experience was marred by soggy, flavorless fries. She ended up preferring bites from my plate over her own. We decided to end the meal with the highly recommended Rose Angel Food Cake, hoping for a redeeming finish, but I am sad to say it did not. However, there’s a bright spot that leaves me hopeful. On a separate occasion, we received a chicken pot pie from Fork and Plough as a gift, and it was exceptional—comfort food at its finest, the kind that evokes memories of a grandmother’s homemade cooking. It was exactly what I’d hoped for during my first visit and what everyone said it would be. Because of that pot pie, I’m willing to give Fork and Plough another chance. While my initial experience wasn’t stellar, I’m confident there’s a lot of promise here. Maybe I just hit an off day or should have chose a more premium meal option. I’ll be back to see if their menu can truly live up to its potential.
Luke DiceLuke Dice
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I visited fork and plough for the third time tonight and yet again, it did not disappoint! I love that their menu changes every night with what is fresh and what the chef is inspired to make. For people who always want to get the same thing when they go to a restaurant, this may not be your place. For me, it's perfect. Tonight, I had a red curry coconut chicken soup, and seared sea scallops with a corn relish, baby greens and a spicy "New Orleans" barbecue sauce. The soup had a lovely balance of flavor. Just enough curry and lemongrass, and shredded chicken and scallions. The scallops were cooked perfectly! Soft and velvety inside, nothing chewy in sight! If I didn't like spicy food, I might have been surprised by the amount of spice in the dish. I wouldn't have assumed spicy just by the name of the sauce. But I do like things a bit spicy, and it want overpowering, just perfect. The woman beside me had a decadent looking brownie dessert that I wished I had time to stay and try! I'm not in Greenville that often, and now when I am, I'm having a hard time thinking of eating anywhere else. Update 9/27/2020:. Have been watching the posts on Instagram from Fork & Plough as they have taken smart steps to reopen during the pandemic. The pictures looked so good I had to make a trip down for dinner last night. It did not disappoint, in either the safety measures they were taking, or the quality of the food. We had a beef carpaccio and a brisket and beer cheese soup to start, and then lamb 'lollipops' and crab cakes (both medium sized plates) as our mains. Everything was delicious. Desserts were wonderful too. Chocolate espresso creme brulee was not too heavy, and paired with fresh blueberries on top. Rice pudding with muscadine sorbet was texturally fun, and delicious. I wish I lived across the street so I could try something new every day!
Miriam W.Miriam W.
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Absolutely incredible. Theres so much to this place and the food that they serve. Local, fresh foods paired differently everytime in ways I'd never imagined. This restaurant has consistantly surprised and delighted EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I'm not kidding. If you haven't tried this spot yet, please, I'm begging you to go in. This is by far the best food experience I've had in greenville and I've lived here my entire life. Today we tried the half lobster and grits with an egg added on, and the Nashville fried shellfish sandwich (both for brunch). The grits were perfection and the lobster was incredible with a little dill on top that really kicked the dish into greatness. The sandwich was easily scrumptious but the pickles were what really made it a killer experience. AND THOSE HADHBROWNS. cheesy, hearty, soulful. Theres a different menu seemingly every week but dont be afraid to try literally anything, as even the most mundane sounding plates always seem to have some little touch that just wows.
Cade LuskCade Lusk
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A group of us ladies went for a brunch birthday celebration, the atmosphere was relaxing, our server was pretty good, and the food was very tasty, the prices are great, I will go back again for this relaxing of a atmosphere dinning experience again.
LoveyLovey
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1629 E North St, Greenville, SC 29607
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(864) 609-4249
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forkandplough.com
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4.4
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Unfussy restaurant prepping farm-fresh brunch staples, meat dishes & seafood, plus cocktails & wine.
attractions: Timmons Park, restaurants: Henry's Smokehouse, Hall Of Fame Sports Grill, Dixie Family Restaurant II, Tetrad Brewing Company, Mr. Crisp, Methodical Coffee, Scout's Doughnuts Greenville, Mike's Cheesesteaks, Vintage Coffee Cafe - Greenville, Wild Yarrow Brewing

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