Is Fork-n-Cork Still Open? Update (Wilmington, NC)
Current status
As of September 2026, Fork-n-Cork is listed open on theforkncork.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, returned HTTP 200 with an active online-reservation link ('Book a Table') and the same downtown Market Street address shown in Google's business listing.
- Season / episode Season 28, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Address 122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Fork-n-Cork in downtown Wilmington for the episode "Grab and Grub" (aired 2018-05-04). The restaurant operates from Market Street in downtown Wilmington. Google's business listing now renders the name with added punctuation, "The Fork 'N' Cork," though the address and coordinates match the location that appeared on the show. The website's own title describes the restaurant with the tagline "Savor & Enjoy." The site, checked 2026-09-08, returned an active page with an online reservation link labeled "Book a Table" and the same Market Street address shown in Google's listing. No closure, relocation, or ownership-change notice appears on the site or in Google's listing based on that check, and no news coverage of a sale or rebrand was found.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 28, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Grab and Grub
- What was featured
- small plates and wine at a downtown Wilmington restaurant
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Fork-n-Cork
Frequently asked questions
Is Fork-n-Cork still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Fork-n-Cork is listed open on theforkncork.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Fork-n-Cork after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Fork-n-Cork in downtown Wilmington for the episode "Grab and Grub" (aired 2018-05-04). As of September 2026, Fork-n-Cork is listed open on theforkncork.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Fork-n-Cork located?
122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Fork-n-Cork?
Season 28, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 4, 2018. The episode is titled “Grab and Grub”.
Is Fork-n-Cork still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
No closure, relocation, or ownership-change notice appears on the site or in Google's listing based on that check, and no news coverage of a sale or rebrand was found. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- theforkncork.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in North Carolina
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Sources
- theforkncork.com — https://theforkncork.com/
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