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About The Cork & Cleaver

The Cork & Cleaver is a welcoming gastropub and restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama, offering a well-rounded dining experience for everything from a relaxed solo meal to lunch, dinner, brunch, or a special evening out. With a casual, cozy, romantic, and trendy atmosphere, it provides a comfortable setting for enjoying thoughtfully selected food and drinks.

Guests can choose from comfort food, food at the bar, coffee, beer, cocktails, wine, happy-hour drinks, desserts, and other menu options, making it easy to find something suited to the occasion.

Dining options include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site services. The Cork & Cleaver is also known for fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, a great wine list, and great desserts.

Live music and live performances add energy to the experience, while local specialties offer guests an opportunity to enjoy distinctive flavors. The restaurant also provides a bar on site, table service, seating, restroom facilities, and gender-neutral toilets. Brunch reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted for those planning ahead.

Catering is also available, along with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert service.

Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card, or NFC mobile payment. Rated 4.20 out of 5 based on 938 reviews, The Cork & Cleaver offers a versatile and inviting choice for dining in Montgomery.

Visit at 2960 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, United States, or call +1 334-676-2260 for more information.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (938 reviews)
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The Cork & Cleaver interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Eileen Carson

Eileen Carson

6 months ago

Visiting from Michigan and our first place to eat at this wonderful place, the customer service is amazing.The food was more amazing.a 10 in my book my steak was cooked perfect, and my friend's catfish was very tasty

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

2 months ago

We are on a summer road trip. We were excited to eat here as it came highly recommended. Well....Taylor made it 110% worthwhile. She was SO kind. She gave us amazing service. She let us have the food exactly as we wanted it with all our changes and her suggestions. Her recommendations were fantastic. I would return to this restaurant for Taylor's service any day. HUGE shout out to Taylor!!!

Derryk Wheeler

Derryk Wheeler

year ago

Food and service were awesome! The bartender was attentive and extremely helpful. The food was outstanding. From the steak tacos to the bread pudding, we loved it all. We had the Portobello Grilled Cheese, Hanger Steak and the Catfish. All aspects of the meal were spot on. The drinks were great, and I was given several beer samples to help me make a decision. Thanks Cork and Cleaver!

Ryan Franklin

Ryan Franklin

8 months ago

What a lovely place! Picked this place on whim and happy we did. Happy birthday to the bartender! EASILY one of THEE best bartenders and funniest people you will meet. His vibe set the tone for the evening. Very friendly and personable. Our server, I believe he was called Ian, very attentive and sweet as well. We never had to “want” or wait for anything as he made regular appearances at the table but wasn’t overbearing. Loved his energy and you can tell he actually likes what he does! Food was really good and came out fairly quick. All was hot and can tell it was made for you. Great cocktails, loved the atmosphere, and they even had holiday themed cocktails. Forgot to get pix of the dessert but the bread pudding was DEVINE! The creme brûlée was good as well. I would definitely come back again! Highly recommend eating here if you’re in the area.

Alysia Hayes

Alysia Hayes

3 weeks ago

Stopped here on our way to Auburn for lunch and WOW blown away. Got the chicken and greens sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes and it was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. Easy stop on the way would 100% recommend

Eunice Watters

Eunice Watters

5 months ago

Cork & Cleaver was the perfect lunch stop while traveling from Gulf Shores. We made a reservation ahead of time, and everything was smooth and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. It was exactly what we needed after being on the road. The atmosphere was relaxed yet polished, making it a great place to sit down, enjoy a good meal, and recharge before continuing the trip. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. If you're passing through Montgomery, this is definitely a place worth stopping for lunch. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall!

Douglas Stewart

Douglas Stewart

2 months ago

Stopped in for lunch before completing our trip to the beach. Place has a great vibe. Taylor was awesome as our server! Tried the Blonde Zelda craft brew to go with my meal and it paired very well with my Fried Green Tomato BLT and the best sweet potato fries I have ever eaten! Will definitely come back the next time I pass through Montgomery.

M S

M S

2 months ago

Great atmosphere. Attentive staff. Loved my lamb chops - extremely tasty and cooked perfectly to my liking. Everyone else at our table enjoyed their meals and drinks as well.

Brandon Morss

Brandon Morss

4 weeks ago

Discovered this gem while looking for local eats on a day-trip to Montgomery from Atlanta. Stopped in for a late lunch and had a delicious meal. My server Taylor was wonderful - she made me feel super welcome and her positive energy was amazing. Tried the lunch version of the standard Cork Burger and the fries - both were done perfectly and the portion was exactly what I needed - finished the plate. The summer specialty drink I ordered was also pretty good, though if I ever happen find myself in the area again I would probably try something different as I prefer even sweeter beverages. Definitely would come back if I ever find myself in the area again. Keep up the good work!

Bret Berglund

Bret Berglund

7 months ago

First, I was greeted right away by the busy staff that said they would be right with me. Acknowledged is a great start. I decided to go to the bar for a beer on tap. To my delight there were plenty. A moment later Josh showed up and greeted me and asked what I like, he made three recommendations and all were outstanding. He calls himself a bartender, but he'd put most mixologist to shame. Seriously, making a mixed drink with a beer and it took all the hop out of it. He made a suggestion based on my taste and I went with the tuna nachos and the pork special... Both were fantastic. The best part was all of the entertainment that Josh provided while at his bar. He takes great pride in what he does. It's definitely an experience that you'll enjoy. Perfect for date night..!

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

2960 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106, United States

Reservations

+1 334-676-2260

Hours

Closed · Sunday 10 AM-9 PM
Saturday 10 AM-10 PM
Sunday 10 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-10 PM
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