Fork Lewes in Lewes

Wonderful lunch today. We were early as our walk to Mount Harry took less time than advertised but they were able to squeeze us in. Wonderful to see the chefs at work and amazing food. Everyone super friendly. Have booked again already!

I drive past here every day after work and it was always somewhere I wanted to try, and there was such an excellent review in The Guardian newspaper, so we came here for a date lunch and we were not disappointed. We both had a three course menu, I had the poached pear with beetroot, whipped goats cheese and my partner had the crab, we thoroughly enjoyed it, I had the vegan steak with triple cooked chips, a beautiful black garlic sauce that was a thing of beauty, my partner had the venison, our third dish was a very delectable and super rich chocolate delice that was based on toasted marshmallow. I had a coffee and some petit fours, my partner had a Sussex brandy. The restaurant only has a few tables and it was busy, we were sat at the counter and we had such a great conversation with the head and pastry chef (who deserves a special mention, kudos to her for her very excellent marshmallows), they were both very attentive and knowledgeable about their craft. I can wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful little restaurant to everyone. Only took one photo and that was the dessert, simply because I couldn't wait to eat the amazingly good food, one other thing that definitely needs to be mentioned is the house made focaccia bread and the two different flavours of butter, both of which have their own merits. Congratulations to an excellent team for such a great lunch 💜

A lovely Sunday lunch was had! The ingredients were given their well deserved treatment and the outcome/dishes were so tasty and cooked beautifully.

Our 2nd visit, and it was just as nice as the first. Between us we had the guinea fowl, duck, steak and it was all cooked perfectly. The cocktails and High Weald sparkling wine were delicious too.

Being a local restaurant for us we have been a few times and are never let down. Food quality always good. Excellent staff and always very informative. Can not wait for our next visit

Midweek, sat outside, nice terrace. Chose from a set menu that was reasonably priced. Delicious short rib, chicken supreme, cod and fried potatoes. Everything tasted lovely, the staff were friendly and attentive.

Lovely little restaurant with a high end feel. Sat outside in the garden area and was offered a blanket when temperature started to drop. Great duck cookery on the main course and glad we got a chance to visit.

Initial impressions were good. Inside, the restaurant had a warm wood-clad vibe with an open kitchen along the length of the dining room. We were shown to the outside dining area. The area was a small enclosed concrete back yard with metal table and chairs, some of which perched next to a 12 inch drop. The single row of outside lights, the canopy and the wall heaters which would certainly be inadequate at any lower temperature, failed to disguise the sad back yard feeling of the place. This was disappointing and presaged the following experience. Amuse bouches arrived. A tiny cheese (and pea?) tartlet. They were cold and thus comprised tough pastry and congealed filling. My starter was prawn cocktail and this contained 5 large and tasty prawns and some shredded lettuce with maryrose sauce.. However there was nothing that lifted it beyond the average 1970s version into a gastronomic experience reasonably expected for the price. My wife's guinea fowl, in terms of size and accompaniments was good. My main was venison. This was somewhat overcooked and served with a very salty gravy. The pak choi was pak choi (what can I say). The seared fennel could have done with a bit of pre-cooking before searing and was virtually raw. In all it was a dish that I could have prepared myself. My wife's halibut was a decent slab of fish but overcooked, rather dry and tasteless. Our guests also had the halibut and with a bit of subtle probing they also admitted they found it dry and rather tasteless. Service was OK Bill for 4 with one bottle of wine (£45) and no pre-dinner drinks was a few pence under £300. Two of us had the two course menu at £47.50 each, our guests had the three course menu at £57.50 each, service charge was 12.5%. I have to say that at these prices we were expecting a rather more satisfying experience. Very good restaurants closer to home offer such menus at considerably lower prices and offer far better value in terms of ambience and quality of food.

I booked a table at Fork for Lunch on Saturday 3rd August 2024 to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary. Having read a few of the other reviews on Tripadvisor that morning, I started to get quite concerned that I had made a mistake. We could not have been more wrong. I do not know what the previous reviewers’ problems were, but we had a delightful meal. We picked a lovely day, so decided to sit out in the courtyard rather than in the restaurant itself. The restaurant however looks lovely, modern with quality furniture. The menu is concise but a good choice for both meat eaters and vegetarians. My only complaint would be that we had to compromise on our choice of main course to enable us to have the same colour wine. Originally my husband wanted the duck and I wanted the fish but we did not want a bottle of wine each. To start I had the whipped goats cheese with beetroot, figs and sesame brittle which was absolutely delicious and looked really pretty on the plate. My husband had the pulled Sussex beef short rib which was also really tasty, but due to its nature, nicely plated but not as pretty. My husband then plumped for the chicken Caesar salad which he said was one of the best he has ever had, I had the local (Cod) fish & Chips which was delicious. The batter was crunchy throughout. The chips were really good, triple cooked to perfection. The peas had the right amount of mint and the tartare sauce was really tasty. We then shared a dessert, the chocolate delice which was exactly what it said, delicious, perfectly balanced with the blackberry coulis. The home made petit fours with the coffee were also delicious, especially the white chocolate tiffin which was a morsal of sweetness to behold. The service was excellent. The waiter, whose name I think was Jake (apologies if I am wrong) managed the perfect balance of attentiveness and letting us enjoy our meal. He was very knowledgeable about the wines, many of which are from local vineyards. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience and we will return

Oh dear……this has to rank as one of the worst dining experiences in the last decade. The initial impressions are favourable - but beyond the welcome and wine, there isn’t a single redeeming feature. The kitchen clearly has lost a head chef of any reasonable standard, or just leaves it to others mid-week. Strange butters accompany the bread - date and pancetta anyone? The starters arrived and looked - well, like school dinner. Grey runner beans, thick gravy (v. Salty) tough guinea fowl (clearly just sous vide) and unclear mackerel that were certainly not fresh. Gulp. Main courses proved things can get worse - the lamb was undercooked (again done in a bag) and fatty - whilst the duck had no flavour (again done in a bag). The same grey beans and gravy were served with the duck! The bill was £144 - I’m always happy to pay for good food - but always upset to be billed for terrible food and not even asked how it was. Avoid.

Disappointing that the cooking standards have dropped so far from when the restaurant originally opened. The food was unappetising, lamb cold, fatty and chewy with no flavour, sardines not fresh. Everything appeared to come out of plastic bags and then tipped onto plates by less than enthusiastic team who spent most of the time chatting. If you have an open kitchen then make sure people are cooking not just boiling in the bag! Green beans were grey, house bread tasteless, dense and underseasoned. Dinner for two with three glasses of wine £150. Your money would be better spent elsewhere.

Didn't know whether to give this 2 or 3 stars. Blue cheese mousse was absolutely delicious. Pulled beef short rib ok. Crab salad (£4.50 supplement) not seasoned and dumped in a bowl of iceberg lettuce with no bread. Totally underwhelming. We were warned that the duck (£4.50 supplement) would be be served pink. It arrived grey. The Bisto jus didn't help. Overcooked green beans and unseasoned Pak choi added to the disappointment. The beetroot was, however delicious. Chocolate & cherry pudding was amazing so ended on a high! Have visited here a few times and have been very impressed. Not today, sorry.

Again another perfect meal. Highly recommended.

Third time wasn’t a charm… we first ate here when it first opened and it was amazing, for a tiny kitchen the food was wonderful but each time we have visited since it has sadly worsened at each visit… this was and will be the last time we dine here. The set menu sounded interesting but it was all lacking finesse and over seasoned and even the bread and butter was unappealing… we had a bizarre tomato focaccia with butter, it was lacklustre , flat and overpowering tomatoes didn’t go with the butters … should have just asked to leave at that point… Then each course was overly seasoned, the sauce on the duck was overly salty and like an old school dinner gravy and washed the whole dish with heavy salty flavours… the lamb rump fatty, cold and chewy… I ate less than half of each dish and not once was I asked if it was ok… the dessert was just disappointing… I wish I could praise this restaurant but it seems to have changed chefs too many times and what is left is just lacking. There are other restaurants in Lewes worth prioritising first!

Cramped and uncomfortable tables,service is slick tho unwelcoming Food variable-‘triple cooked’ chips were awful, discoloured potato and under cooked

Can't say it really met my expectations. You could definitely tell that the ingredients were fresh and of high quality however execution left a lot to be desired. Friendly staff nothing special about the space and the ambience .

Nice food, filling portions for small plates, well presented and deftly served. Just don’t really like feeling like you’re encroaching on the table next to you as it’s so small having to hear strangers conversations. Would go again when warm enough to sit outside to try again. Pricey

Excellent place to dine, I enjoy the local ingredients and the changing menu.

Disappointed, they had no forks. Just kidding, the food is very well made and the staff is very friendly! Highly recommended for a high quality dining experience.

Great food ! Not sure how to describe the vibe or atmosphere, but the food was great … service was quick and staff ok …. Food is cooked in an open to the restaurant kitchen. Smallish venue with seating for around 18-20 . Menu is priced as a 2 or 3 course …. Priced towards the medium to high end

Lovely restaurant, we had a fantastic meal for 4, every dish was a triumph. The staff were attentive but not overbearing. Only slightly annoying that the menu online is different to what was in-house - we had to reconsider our options! We were sat near the front of the restaurant, which was nice to be able to watch the world go by, but I felt a little separated from the rest of the diners, and couldn't see the chefs at work from our angle. Would definitely come again for a treat dinner.

The atmosphere was nice and calm. The food for some was well prepared, cooked and served. However both the duck and beef (4 meals in total) were in all our opinions were a little chewy and slightly over done. Both steaks were ever so slightly pink on the outside, but when you got to the middle of the steak it wasn’t pink at all. I have eaten here before and very much enjoyed the meal. But on this occasion we did not. My test is would I recommend the restaurant or would I go again. The answer to both is probably not

I went with my partner on account of a starring Guardian review but was disappointed from start to finish. The starter was average, a little undercooked and the gravy was mild. The main steak was overcooked, still tasted ok, but I wouldn't be writing this review if the restaurant wasn't unbelievably expensive. The food was average but the price of the meal is startling. The wine was the best part but even that was on the expensive side. I'd strongly reconsider if you're looking for a fine dining experience, because this really left a lot to be desired. Also the toilet is up a strange set of stairs that feels like a staircase in a student house. Really disappointing. Better off going to a pub for a wholesome fish and chips and saving yourself the money.

I had heard great things about this restaurant before I came, but I have to say I was a little disappointed. The starters were not hugely tasty and seemed like some of the flavours had been randomly put on a plate (some wilted kale with chicken liver pate?). I had a steak for my main which was overcooked (I asked for medium rare) and my boyfriend had duck, which he also said was quite disappointing. The puddings were also not amazing, the pastry in the millefeuille was undercooked and the chocolate filling was lacking in flavour. The service was great, the wine was delicious and it was a lovely vibe, but I found the food a little to be desired - and the price quite astronomical for what it was.

Sunday lunch as a birthday treat was fantastic. We were looked after really well and all the food was delicious. Fork isn’t cheap, but you cannot get cheap good food, basic economics says that. Will definitely return for another treat.

Food is top class here Our duck was cooked to perfection Offered us more toast when we had pate left over on our starters Really good service and we chose a lovely local sparkling wine Really good value for money Thank you Fork for a nice birthday treat for my other half

Went here for valantine lunch, my wife had eaten here 2 weeks before and loved it. No scallops, that was for the evening. Chicken liver parfait tasted how it looked! The fish, hake was tasteless, no seasoning, no butter. My wife is still apologing, unlike the waiter who said no one else has complained.

We booked a counter seat for lunch at the last minute. Had two delicious courses, velouté and chicken liver parfait to start and then a supreme each with mash for one and chips for the other. The food was delicious. Clean flavours, seasoned well and beautifully presented. Chatting with the chefs was lovely too, and we booked a return visit for dinner before we left.

This is a fairly small restaurant, with just a couple of tables to the front, and a few to the rear, where there is also an open kitchen with counter style seating. So book ahead. We sat to the rear with a view of the kitchen. We enjoyed the food, particularly scallops to start and cod main. One minor negative is that the portions are on the small side, but the dishes were tasty and well presented. And service was friendly and efficient.

Excellent local product treated with respect and care. Delicious! Highly recommend when in the area.

Believe the hype, great restaurant with amazing food and great drinks. The sirloin was stunning, even the bread and butter/oil with wonderful light chilli whipped butter and delicious oak smoked rapeseed oil was just incredible. Go enjoy, it's damn good and rather excellent value for the local quality food.

Bland food. Bad service by a fractious waiter. . Rubbish bags taken out by staff through the dining room, past diners at 830. Overrated.

Had booked a meal for our wedding anniversary but when we turned up we discovered we were sitting at the Kitchen Counter on small and uncomfortable bar stools. My wife has a bad back so we had to cancel and leave. There was nothing on the website when we booked to explain/warn what kitchen counter meant. I had assumed we would be sitting a table. Sad as we were looking forward to it. May try another time but will make sure we book a proper table. I would suggest Fork needs to make it clear what kitchen counter really means.

I was expecting a treat here since it has such great reviews and it is priced so highly but I was quite disappointed. The service was very friendly (12% compulsory tip though). The food however was mediocre at best, sadly. When I read the dishes it sounded really good but the taste, quality and freshness just weren't there. The focaccia was bland, the butter didn't have much of a taste and it was supposed to be flavoured with chili and something else. The starter was a pure with not much to it other than stale bread croutons and very chewy parsnip and the main was fried tomato sauce like the one you can purchase at the supermarket with some dumplings. The filling in the dumplings was OK but the dough way too thick and for some reason it wouldn't cool down so I burned my mouth several times, ouch! We had a couple next to us that was quite loud, not sure if this was due to the acoustics of the restaurant or just them being loud. We have eaten in other places in Lewes for a fraction of the price and much better food. They seriously need to step it up! The wine and the vermouth were good as were the smoked rapeseed oil and the truffle oil in the pure and I love that they have and promote local ingredients. But all in all way way too overpriced and not tasty/well cooked enough. Won't be back :0( Response to response: It's shame that you don't take the feedback seriously. Stale bread and bland focaccia should ring alarm bells. The rest you could say it's subjective but I could honestly whip this at home pretty easily and improve it. I did say the food was OK to the waiter. In a place like yours you'd think less than excellent, delicious, amazing, and so on should be a concern. In terms of the tip, you should leave it up to the guest rather than include in in the bill, even if it's discretionary as you say.

Great lunch menu, good value and incredibly tasty. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Particularly enjoyed the fish of the day and the chocolate latte cake.

Had an amazing lunch with a friend today - we usually lunch in Brighton but this was as good if not better than most of the places there and also a very reasonable cost for lunch. Loved the use of locally sourced produce and drinks - have already booked a return trip to treat my husband!

We loved all 3 courses when we went last Spring, but this time we felt the quality had dipped. The duck main was still great, but the scallop starter lacked flavour and chocolate cake wasn't very good (or chocolatey). We hope it was just a one off and the quality returns to its previous level.

Had dinner here on a Friday night booked the day before and would thoroughly recommend to anyone. One of us is vegan and there were lots of dishes that were suitable. Loved all the food including the amuse bouche and the bread, everything was well thought out and worked well. Service was efficient and very welcoming. Tables are quite close together but this wasn’t a problem for us as the ones either side were free and meant the restaurant had just the right number of people to staff ratio. The price was very reasonable we thought for the quality and we’d definitely come back if in the area again.

Kitchen counter seats are small hard wooden stools with no comfort. The kitchen is very cramped and not very tidy. Most of the kitchen staff work is done in advance with basic cooking of meat and fish only - then assembled with mostly prepared items. Ingredients seem fair quality but not special. Kitchen staff are friendly but overall we were disappointed. Reviews by Grace Dent and Henry Sitwell are complimentary but seem somewhat over generous. Does not live up to the reviews and we shan't be returning. There was nothing offered which a modestly competent home cook could not better. £60 per head for two courses, wine and coffee leave this nmo bargain! Value was nearer to £40 per head.

We had a lovely time at fork. It manages to present itself as a near fine dining experience while still being reasonably priced. Both starter and main were delicious (they know their fish) and they were able to accommodate our dietary restrictions, despite having relatively limited options for vegan.

Amazing small plate style restaurant. Exquisite wines and lovely atmosphere.

We had excellent food at this restaurant – the Hake was perfectly cooked when we visited for lunch. However, we found the service rather cold and unfriendly. We also found the seating uncomfortable, and it had more the ambience of a café with cleaning materials left around on display in the dining room. Unfortunate, because the food itself was of a far higher standard than the other aspects of the dining experience.

Lovely little (and I mean tiny) gem of a restaurant. We sat at the counter which was great for watching all of the food come out to help inform our choices. Menu is small, with seasonal produce, executed well. We had fish (sea bream and hake, which were both delicious). £47.50 for two courses, felt worth it to us. To top it, the friendliest, loveliest staff who really made us feel welcome. Wish it was my local.

I had a fantastic lunch today, the food was just amazing no faults at all. The service was attentive but not too pushy. The staff are all very knowledgeable and helpful. Highlight of the meal for me was definitely the starter the sea bream was beautifully cooked and the garnish was balance wonderfully. My girlfriends highlight was the dry aged ribeye cooked to perfection rare by the chef. We shared a very nice and light coconut bavarois which ended the meal perfectly. Only flaw was the noisy heater! I love this restaurant and cannot recommend it enough!

A fabulous little restaurant, all ingredients locally sourced, as I cannot eat some foods on the menu this was not a problem the staff catered for me and the meal was excellent in every way, staff friendly and informative, Yes I will come back.

We were annoyed when we arrived to be told that my wife had booked bar seats which she had not. Luckily our friend who is blind had requested a seat in the light by the window. It was presented as a favour by the minimally friendly waiter. Our friend could not eat the strips of carrot with her fish which was extra to the fixed menu Steak was also extra and nicely cooked but vegetables very average and sauces ok. Our friend who we took out ate very little of her main course. Pudding perfectly nice. Ended up with one glass of wine one Coke and one coffee at £125 for lunch. Nothing to bring us back!

🌞Beautiful lunch, excellent service in a calm & elegant atmosphere. Just wonderful🌞

We had dinner on Saturday night, and whilst this wasn't my first time at Fork, it was definitely the best! The food was delicious with a great wine pairing. The whole team are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive, but discreet. I can't recommend this gem of a restaurant enough. Thanks all for a lovely dining experience.

We've wanted to visit Fork for some time having read so many wonderful reviews over the last year. The reviews were great, but Fork was even better than we'd hoped. A lovely atmosphere with attentive and knowledgeable staff. The food itself wasn't just great to look at, but tasted fantastic too.

Lovely relaxed setting, friendly welcoming attentive service and yummy food. Neither of us eat meat but there was a good choice of veggie and fish. All beautifully cooked and presented. We called in on the off chance and felt lucky to get a table. We read Grace Dent’s review in the Guardian while we were there … Fork has clearly thrived impressively since that lovely review. We will be back.

I think Fork deserves five stars. Good quality ingredients, carefully prepared and well-seasoned. I find these restaurants sometimes struggle to produce vegetarian food that actually has flavour - no issue with that here. We had a great time.

Six of us we went here for dinner. The food was average, served by a waiter who was always in a hurry, he stretched in front of us all the time, plonked fresh cutlery in front of us, beer was poured from a tin at the table, called one of the ladies ‘sir’ and as we left he could even be bothered to turn away form leaning on the bar to thank us, just a little grunt to acknowledge we were actually leaving. Not impressed at all. £150 per couple.

There are very few good restaurants in Lewes so based on reviews I was excited to try Fork. I met a friend for lunch and we both had the mackerel starter…..and I must confess to being rather underwhelmed. The skin on the fish could have been crispier but it was the large dollop of crème fraiche that rather spoilt it…...it just didn’t work for me - oily fish plus rich crème/fat which didn’t cut through and showcase the fish and I felt the balance was just not right…..needs tweaking by maybe adding one of the classics - horseradish, crispy apple, sour cherry? Or lots more pickled cucumber. My main was the Fork Garden salad, again I chose to have fish - fish of the day (hake) with it…..but, what a very strange combination and presentation. The heritage tomatoes were there in abundance - but, they had been used with the mackerel and it all tasted a bit samey…. black quinoa, broad beans, green leaves with the fish poised on top - nicely cooked but all rather bland and uninteresting. Dessert lacked texture - blackberry mousse ok, biscuit crumb that had been blitzed to powder and can’t really remember the couli? Such a shame but on a more positive note - my friend really loved her braised ox cheek and the Maitre D was welcoming and friendly. I’d like to return but would love to see some improvements….especially with regard to balance and texture of dishes.

We had a feeling that we were slightly too late - should have gone a year ago, when it was not so established, or maybe we picked an off-day on a Tuesday evening … Food slightly under seasoned in places, bread starter with whipped butters left an oil-coated palate, service felt to us slightly rushed and superficial, maybe because we sat outside in October with the garden heaters on, but the venison main course was an absolute delight and highlight. Overall: ratio of value to price did not quite live up to our expectations - as we felt we have had more wow-factor in terms of food experience in other local “neighbourhood kitchens”.

Utterly delicious, perfectly cooked meats and brilliant combination of flavours. We had such a great evening, the team was very hospitable and caring. Will come back very soon.

Great independent neighbourhood restaurant. Modern English food and good wine list. Would recommend.

A great menu with a concise, excellent wine list and on point service. I beat enjoyed the dessert, subtle but punchy flavours on the caramelised figs, and a new to me Aussie dessert wine worth fluffing. Nice to go somewhere where the dishes come without...

A late lunch after a walk from Brighton across the Downs. Great mix of meat, fish and veggie food, well cooked and a good wine list.

Great little place to eat out! Food was amazing - thanks guys!

The chefs at this restaurant are brilliant. They are visible to the customer at all times and clearly enjoy what they do. They care about each plate they send out, which not only looks beautiful, but tastes delicious too. We had a very enjoyable evening....

Goodness gracious wow! My advice is challenge your self when eating here. Avoid the familiar and be bold. Genuinely the last time I had food like this was at the Windgrove. However based on the dishes I had, I would rate the Fork's residence chef's imagination as more ambitious even than the windgrove's excellent food. I had Beetroot carpachio with a surprising twist, an Alfristian chicken ballotine (with side honey and mustard glazed carrots) that allowed the delicate wild mushrooms to sing with all there heart, finally finishing with the most sublime gooseberry mousse on a ginger crumb base. Can I think of a criticism? well no it was just perfect. Decades of posh business dinners in London didn't deliver food half as good as this. Be warned though. This is superb nouvelle cuisine. If you're not used to it, want to hang on to the familiar, rather than adventuring with new tastes, then the portion sizes may worry you as they did me. However, fear not, the richness of the food and maybe the odd glass of Pinot Noir deliver a life experience that should be done but everyone at least once. Just wonderful wonderful wonderful what a chef! 😊.

We were passing through Lewes,my old home town before watching the raft race. We googled the best place to dine in Lewes and Fork popped up as the best. We were impressed by the quality of the food and Darren our server was a delight....

Having read the critics’ reviews of Fork, my wife and I were anxious to try what had been billed as an exciting new restaurant in Lewes. We booked a 6.30pm table on a Saturday night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Transportation problems meant that we...

Lunchtime menu, very good food, attentive service and a really lovely lunch

The smoked mackerel and sirloin beef were outstanding but the other courses were very good too. The restaurant is small and cozy and attracts a very eclectic crowd. Service was perfect - attentive but not overbearing. It's very conveniently located in the centre of Lewes.

The smoked mackerel and sirloin beef were outstanding but the other courses were very good too. The restaurant is small and cozy and attracts a very eclectic crowd. Service was perfect - attentive but not overbearing. It's very conveniently located in the centre of Lewes.

Could not fault this place. Food was just spectacular and the service warm, efficient and friendly. The staff went out of their way to make my 5 year old daughter comfortable and welcome. A truly special place. Thank you for a memorable night, we’ll be back!

Was recommended to us highly and was excited to visit for lunch. Firstly found the seating a little odd and uncomfortable and the vibe underwhelming. The service was ok but seemed a bit fake and unfriendly. Starter was nice. Main which was cauli and quinoa...

I have been here a few times before and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my visits, on this occassion it was markedly diferent - Booked an early evening slot, not a fan of the time constraints forced on you, I do understand the necessity for...

Hidden gem of Sussex! Beautiful setting, wonderful service and delicious foods. Couldn’t fault anything here. The staff was so nice and friendly. Reasonable priced and delightful service. Couldn’t be better

Absolutely delicious food, fish was particularly outstanding. Deserts interesting and beautifully prepared. Great service, and venue makes most of small space. Expensive but very highly recommended.

Food and service both excellent. Local high quality produce, including drinks.

Have visited twice now, once for lunch, and once for dinner. Food is excellent, especially starters and desserts, which seem to have more "wow" factor. Portions are decent sized. Atmosphere is relaxed, not formal at all, and if you are there on a nice day, it is lovely to sit in the courtyard. Service is great, very friendly and chatty but not intrusive. They do their best to upsell you the bread, sides and drinks - I don't blame them but this could be taken down a notch in my opinion. Great for a special occasion or if you fancy a treat. Good range of meat, fish, and vegetarian options which didn't feel like afterthought.

Enjoyed a very pleasant lunch.Food palatable. Enjoyable atmosphere. Efficient staff. Lacked sparkle.

What a lovely meal. All 3 courses were great. Thought the portions were spot on, just the right amount. Great classic flavours with some little twists. The effort put in for gravy, for Sunday's roast is awesome! (Started on a Tuesday) Definitely booking for that in the near future.

Very disappointing food. We'd heard great things about this place (including 4 & 5 star reviews from food critics) and so consequently had high hopes, but every dish was average at best. I wonder if the chef has changed recently - the fact that the dishes' presentation was so different (worse) to what we'd seen online suggests this might be the case. Everything was under-seasoned - after 1 bite of the starter we were asking for the salt - and the beef i had was overcooked and tough. Gutted.

We visited on a Friday lunchtime and my friend and I sat in the charming and well maintained garden at the rear. The quality of the cooking was excellent. My friend needed gluten free dishes which are all highlighted clearly on the menu. The fish...

Me and my wife went for a date night at Fork and we weren’t disappointed at all. Saw some marvelous reviews before we went there. The food was delicious and well presented. The lamb was perfectly cooked. The dessert was brilliant. All the staff are...

Sorry to say: Very expensive for what you get, music not great - difficult to have a conversation, the bench opposite the kitchen is not comfortable to sit on. Not impressed.

Well worth a visit with excellent food and lovely staff. Went for Sunday lunch and the beef was really good with all the. Sides etc equally as good. Definitely worth trying out when in the area.

Food was extremely good and very tasty. Our only criticism was the service. Very friendly but I asked for my table to be wiped as dirty the waiter took a dry cloth out of his pocket and brushed the particles on the floor. Just not...

A stone's throw from Lewes station, quality food and very well presented. Their fish and chips are much better and more digestible than the others.

My daughter & I had lunch here Well it was perfect cooked to a very high standard very good service staff very friendly Would certainly return again

Apparently voted the best restaurant in Lewes in 2023 and we agree. Absolutely delicious food, great and very friendly service. We'll certainly be back.

We ate here last weekend. The restaurant was not full but even so, the acoustics made conversation a little tricky. Sitting behind a panel we were easily forgotten and had a long time to wait for our drinks order to be taken and be delivered. We enjoyed the amuse bouche (the currently popular arancini), although our cold starters were delivered with such speed that I was still part way through my very hot and fresh rice ball... Our starters were tasty (salmon tatare and gazpacho) but considering their small size and the cost for 2 courses, I would have expected a little bread or perhaps a cracker, to be included. My fish main was mainly tasty but my small portion of brill was overcooked and the description said it came with asparagus and samphire. It was served with a delicious lobster sauce, the samphire was perfect, although I had to look hard for the asparagus, a single tip! We ordered some chips on the side and these were perfection. My panna cotta dessert was disappointing as it didn't wobble, it was set solid. Can't really see us returning anytime soon, which is a shame.

First time at Fork and it exceeded expectations. Having walked past the restaurant for 20 months, we finally had Sunday lunch for our 29th Wedding anniversary. Loved the chalk stream tourt tartare. Service was also excellent. We will definitely be back.

Found this restaurant after an Internet search and was not disappointed. Excellent service and high quality food. Small but perfectly formed. Not the cheapest but when is quality cheap. Quality of food and service far outway and price conerns. Excellent

I arrived at the Fork because my friend remembered the old café years ago: it's tucked in a small street and could be easily missed. Sobre décor,very friendly staff and a great choice of menus with either 2 or 3 dishes. We had the fresh...

Had the most amazing meal here on Sunday. The price to quality ratio is unbeatable and I can’t wait to come back!

My second visit to Fork was on a Sunday, and roasts did not disappoint. Obviously not the cheapest restaurant in town, however you get what you pay for and this place is quality.

Thank you Philippe and the team for looking after us last night. We really enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming again soon...

Disappointed. We both had the scallops to start after the bread but there were only two which we thought was a little strange, followed by the hake which was ok but very ordinary. No atmosphere in the place and avoid the Rumanian wine - almost...

My food was delicious, I had asparagus starter and vegetable wellington, however my partner's fish option was not so great. The seating at the kitchen counter was uncomfortable. The high barstools should at least swivel to allow you to converse with your partner rather than stare at the staff, which in itself was quite awkward, not knowing whether to engage in conversation or not (them or us). Definitely overpriced, especially with regard the kitchen counter experience, and the wine list not offering anything below £30.

Great service and amazing locally sourced food! We are in Lewes for a wedding this weekend and manage to get a table so we were lucky.

After seeing the great reviews our expectations were really high, but sadly it was a plethora of disappointments from not great tasting or prepared food, slightly pretentious / underperforming service and an atmosphere that was hard to hear yourself, felt quite hemmed in and had...

Disappointing. We came a long way because of the Guardian review but the food wasn't special. Main course of monkfish with couscous was particularly uninspiring. The place is noisy because of the hard surfaces.

We had a fantastic evening at this very special little restaurant nestled in the heart of Lewes, conveniently by the train station & lovely quirky nearby pubs. Our welcome was warm & inviting and our amazing food started with an amuse bouche tartlet which was...

My husband and I went to Fork for dinner and we weren't disappointed! The restaurant is lovely and the staff nice and professional. The food is a bit classic but really good.

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The wine list is good, the service is lovely and although there are no tableclothes there are nice large linen napkins. We thought the food quite creative and tasted new things. The menu is limited but this allows them to...

Four of us went for lunch .The menu was limited but I would have been happy to have any of the possibilities. The warm smoked salmon starter was perfect,the braised ox-cheek beautifully done and (I am a great fan) the Creme Brulee very imaginative but...