Our Story

Savor the harvest, honor the soil.

The Green Fork Bistro began with a simple idea: cook what the local farms grow, when they grow it. We work directly with nearby growers and ranchers, so our kitchen knows exactly where every carrot and cut of meat comes from.

Our menu changes with the seasons. Each dish is built around fresh produce and sustainable meats, cooked with care in a warm room designed for unhurried meals.

Warm dining room at The Green Fork Bistro with wooden tables
4.8 Rating
Loved by local diners
Seasonal Menu

Farm-Fresh Produce

Vegetables and herbs sourced from local growers, picked at peak season.

Seasonal Menu

Dishes change with the seasons so every visit highlights what is best right now.

Neighborly Hospitality

A cozy room built for slow dinners, good conversation and returning guests.

Our History

Our Journey

From our first dinner downtown to our partnerships with local farms, each season has shaped how we cook: seasonal food, honest hospitality, and care for the land.

2019AutumnOrigins

We Open Our Doors Downtown

Chef Alex Martin and Sommelier Sarah Lee opened The Green Fork Bistro with a simple idea: cook seasonal food from local farms. We started with eight tables and a menu that changed every week.

Our first dinner used only produce grown within 40 miles of the city.
Dining room and open kitchen on opening night at The Green Fork Bistro
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2021SpringAgriculture

We Partner With Local Farms

We began working directly with five family farms near the city, all growing without synthetic chemicals. We also started using every part of each ingredient so less food goes to waste.

We cut kitchen food waste by 92% through composting and fermentation.
Chef picking fresh herbs with a local farm partner
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2023WinterAwards

Our Food Earns Critical Praise

The Gourmet Review praised our seasonal tasting menus, our wine pairings, and our friendly service. The honor encouraged us to keep building close ties with the farmers who supply our kitchen.

Named Best Seasonal Restaurant by the city food guild.
A seasonal course plated at The Green Fork Bistro
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TodayCurrent SeasonNow

A Bigger Wine Cellar and Private Room

We have expanded our wine cellar and opened a private dining room for small groups. Each season we keep working with local growers to build new dishes from what is ripe right now.

Over 240 organic and biodynamic wines paired with our seasonal courses.
Private dining room with a candlelit table and wine selection
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Come taste this season's menu and wine pairings at our downtown tables.