Cork and Flame

Cork & Flame in Evans, Georgia, offers a unique culinary experience combining fine dining, tapas, and an extensive wine market. Under the direction of Executive Chef Justin Hayes, the restaurant emphasizes progressive American cuisine with a focus on local and regional ingredients. Notably, Cork & Flame has received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for four consecutive years (2020–2023), reflecting its commitment to exceptional wine selections. Guests can also enjoy private dining options, including a Chef's Table for up to 12 guests.

Cork & Flame opened its doors in 2018. Its history can be traced back to 2004 when Roger Strohl opened The Vineyard Wine Market. After a successful 13 years as a standalone wine market, Strohl partnered with Chef Justin Hayes to form a truly unique dining experience.

After its opening, Cork and Flame became known for being the premier stylish, upscale restaurant in Columbia County. Unlike any other restaurant in this area, most of our menu is cooked over oak or hickory wood flames on our open Argentinian hearth. Our menu's creativity paired with innovative cooking techniques yields a genuinely exceptional experience each time you visit.

Patrons at Cork & Flame can also partake in winemaker’s dinners, exclusive chef’s experience dinners, and weekly wine tastings. In addition, we currently have a majority of our staff with WSET certification so that we maintain high standards of wine knowledge to share with you each visit.