Fork & Balls

I had the quinoa kale balls with coconut curry sauce. Everything was delicious but I think the balls were a little too much quinoa. It’s a bit overbearing. If they were mixed with more vegetables it would help a bit.
Great cocktails too and brussel sprouts which are always my favorite.
Would definitely come again.

Went on a monday for the $ 15 all you can eat with the 2 for 1 drinks. $ 12 regular price for Sangria was a little pricey but it was good and only $ 6 at 2 for 1. Neat little place, and the tapas style that they brought out the all you can eat meatballs was pretty awesome. 2 meatballs at a time served over your favorite carb or house veggies. I stuck with the polenta which was delicious. Bring a partner in crime and try all the different varieties, never get the same thing twice. Great experience would definitely return and maybe on a non-​Monday to try a regular dish (saw a few come out they look huge.)
One knock was the high top and bar stool chairs were not that comfortable, not from the first sit, maybe shoot for a low top table.

Great restaurant! Amazing food! I have digestive issues, just tell your server and they go above and beyond to accommodate you and make sure you have a great experience and meal. You have to try this place and be sure to ask for Zach as your server. Couldn’t ask for a better server! He and Monica make you feel like royalty! And be sure to go on Tuesday night for trivia night. What a great way to get all the customers involved in a fun game. Great idea management! One of the best restaurants on Las Olas Blvd.

While searching for a Vegan bite to eat F&B popped up. I was surprised because I assumed a meat ball place would be the last place to find a Vegan meal. However it turned out to be an amazing place to go! The service was beyond amazing. When you go ask for Michael! He went above and beyond and was extremely knowledgable on the menu. Overall great experience. I’ll definitely be back!

My husband and I went out to dinner and we had the best service I have experienced yet. His name is Mike. The service was friendly, professional and efficient. He went above and beyond. He was training a new employee and was doing an amazing job. He was knowledgable and able to recommend Vegan options. The food was delicious and I am so happy they had Vegan options and were conscious of that market. We will be back !!!

One word, «BALLICIOUS»! Our waitress Nicole made the experience even better, as she made fantastic suggestions. The Bacon Balls were AMAZING! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone

I was here for a friend of a friend’s birthday party. The hostess was pleasant. The server was a d**k. Shooing everyone away from the bar. Sure we had the large table at the entrance but as everyone was exchanging their hellos he’s saying he needed to keep the bar area open. For what? The place was dead and not a single customer was at the bar! We sat as instructed and I inquired if we would get happy hour at the table. He said we would so I ordered a drink. However he said we would not be eligible for the $ 1 balls– that was only at the bar. The birthday boy ordered several balls for the table. I received my cocktail which was very strong (not complaining). I had my 2^nd drink and we were prepared to cash out. It took forever to get my check in a dead restaurant. I received my card back and my bill for 2 drinks during happy hour was $ 20+. I questioned the server and he said that’s what it was. I further complained and said my friend ordered 4 drinks and her bill was less than mine! He said he would be right back and several minutes later he said, that’s just what the computer did. No apologies, just an ass trying to get one over on someone who had 2 cocktails. My revised bill came and it was $ 10, which is what I anticipated. There is no love lost here… I don’t think they’ll be around much longer. Yet another failed restaurant in that doomed location!

Cool atmosphere with a quirky theme – truly every dish contains meatballs or a veggie ball. We had a spaghetti-​sorta dish with an eggplant sauce that was good and a grilled corn dish with a veggie ball. The veggie ball was well seasoned, but the dish just didn’t quite come together. We all agreed the meatballs were all a little mushy, lacking texture.
I wouldn’t go out of my way to dine there again, but nor would I object if someone wanted to meet there.

This place has a great vibe and some great meatballs. There concept is simple meatballs is what we do and we do it right. They have many different types of meatballs. Staff is friendly prices are good and the meatballs are the bomb. Great spot for a bite to eat if your in the las olas area

Great staff, nice place, amazing drinks, and solid food… What more can I say? Michael and Nicole are really attentive and demonstrate excellent service.

Loved it. Its all meatball dishes so the menu is creative and fun. We went on a weeknight and seating was easy. They have some excellent custom drinks and the food was great. We visit Fort Lauderdale occasionally and this is now part of our rotation
PS — Only complaint is that the NCAA basketball tournament was going on at the time of our visit. All TV’s in the city were showing the games but F&B was showing soccer. Asked the bartender to put on hoops on the tV facing our table, and he went through the motions, but ended up leaving it on soccer. There was no one on our side of the restaurant so there were no competing interests for that TV. Didn’t make a big deal of it, but found it pretty lame. All other aspects of our visit were excellent.

I enjoy putting a few balls in my mouth as much as the next guy so I was really excited when I finally got the chance to check this place out.
My first visit was just to the bar– I had the knobfather which I recommend. The bartender was great. The place had great atmosphere so I knew I wanted to go back.
The next time was to eat. I came here on a date (luckily I’m not reviewing the person I came on the date with).
We sat at the bar for dinner. I loved this bartender even more as she was super personable and told my date how great I was (I swear I didn’t pay her).
We had the Brussels sprouts which I loved. Toasted with garlic-​tomato sauce and BACON. Yes, they put bacon on their sprouts and it’s pretty freaking epic.
The Greek Salad was next– the tzatziki was so good. I wasn’t expecting to like a Greek Salad at a place known for meatballs, but honestly, it was my favorite dish of the night. The feta was so fresh and I loved the kalamata olives. The lamb was tasty too.
For my meal I had the Grandma’s bowl which was basically spaghetti and meatballs. It was good, let me say that, but I wasn’t blown away only because it was such a basic dish. I should have gotten something else. This I could have made at home so while I enjoyed it, the overall feeling was ‘meh’ because everything prior was so delicious.
I can’t wait to come back and try new dishes.
After all this food you definitely don’t feel like getting ‘forked’ nor do you want anymore balls in your mouth.

Went there for happy hour…2−4 – 1 drinks and $ 1 meatballs. It was so good.
I got a Sex on the beach and a Bellitini. both very good, sweet and fruity like I like them.
I got 4 of the specialty meatballs… spicy pork, special (Chicken Saltimboca), classic beef and quinoa. I love the spicy pork one… so flavorful and moist. All four were actually very good. The bartender/​waitress was nice and attentive. Great spot on Las Olas Blvd.

My niece picked Fork & Balls to have her birthday dinner with family and friends. It was a pretty large group of us maybe 15 – 20 people. It was a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty when we arrived. We had reservations so they had the table already set up when we got there so we were able to sit down and order drinks immediately. I absolutely loved the inside of this restaurant and all the wood décor. The bar was big as well and looked like it would be a cool place to come and hang out for a happy hour.
I started with the Knobfather to drink; it was Knob Creek Rye, Aperol and lemon juice. I loved it and drank these the rest of the night. My sister ordered a few appetizers for everyone to share. I had the polenta fries and the roasted brussel sprouts that are served over tomato sauce. The polenta fries were great but the brussel sprouts were amazing! The tomato sauce threw me at first and I wasn’t sure I was going to like the combo but it worked perfectly. I am pretty sure I ate the most of that dish lol!
For dinner I ordered the spicy Italian (I think it was named after me haha)! It was spicy pork balls served over creamy polenta, tomato sauce, topped with ricotta cheese and sweet and hot peppers. Seriously cannot describe how good this dish was for me! It made the Italian in me very happy and it was a dish that made me feel like I was at home and eating at my grandmother’s kitchen table as a kid. I could not believe that I ate the whole thing!
I tried a few other dishes at the table and everything was really good. My entire family was thrilled with the food and that in itself is a huge compliment because they usually complain about something lol! For my nieces birthday they brought out dessert with a sparkler type candle (she loved it) so all in all it was a really great night. This is a great place for big or small groups and the service was good too.

My friend and I came across this place while taking a stroll down Las Olas. We originally had made plans to go eat at Louie Bossi’s but there was a 75 minute wait and I was way too hungry.
It was around 8:30 on a Saturday night and it was busy but not crowded and there was plenty of seating at the bar. We ordered two cocktails called the Furry Wall which had gin & cucumber and we both really enjoyed it. They were definitely not stingy with the gin because the drinks were strong!
The bartenders were very attentive and gave us recommendations on which meatballs to order. We ended up going with the chicken pesto and spicy pork parmesan. Unfortunately I was not a fan. They didn’t taste bad but it just wasn’t all that great. The chicken meatballs had a bit too much pesto and the pork balls were a bit bland. I just don’t think the concept of a meatball only restaurant works well because in my opinion meatballs aren’t all the tasty.
I would probably return just for a drink at the bar but unfortunately the meatballs just didn’t do it for me. If you are a huge meatball fan then maybe you could check it out and see for yourself.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am pretty much obsessed with meatballs — Turkey, Sausage, Beef or any delicious combo of meats. Add a little tomato sauce and a dollop of ricotta and I am on cloud nine!
Right on Las Olas, you can’t beat the location — Plenty of places to go bar hopping either before and/​or afterwards. Parking on this strip can be a bit of a nightmare sometimes, but less than a block away is garage parking for a measly $ 5 — This particular garage may close at 11pm so double check the signs before leaving your car.
I love the décor! I always dig places that have a bit of a fun, modern, industrial feel. and this place has nailed it!
The only reason that I’m not able to give a 5 star review is because of the service — It’s not the best service but it is certainly not the worst either. I always like to be greeted with a friendly smile and a warm welcome, I like the waitstaff to be attentive but not overly so and finally I like to feel as if the employees enjoy their work and are passionate about it — Here. it’s about ⁵⁰⁄₅₀. Nothing special, nothing stellar. but not horrible either. In my experience, the food makes up for the lacking service. and it’s most definetely not a deal breaker.
My Favorite. The Food & Drinks! Love how many craft beers they have on tap — certainly something for everyones tastes. Fantastic specialty cocktail menu — the Belli-​Tini & the Sofia Rosa are among the best I’ve tried and highly recommended. As far as food. you can’t go wrong. everything is Delish! For starters, the Brussels Sprouts or the Garlic Bread are the way to go! Sprouts cooked to perfection and super crispy. just how I like em’. Not even sure where to start with the Meatballs. I love them all! The Spicy Italian entrée is phenomenal — Pork meatballs over creamy polenta, hot & sweet peppers and a bit of ricotta — Yum! This dish has a little kick but is not overly spicy. My go-​to is the Just Balls starter — Choose from Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork and a few more options (even a Quinoa Kale for those who are meat free) then pick your sauce: Tomato, Mushroom, Parmesan or Pesto. all served with yummy Focaccia. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! :-) My fiancé always seems to gravitate toward the Short Rib entrée — Short Rib stuffed balls with polenta and tomato sauce. He said the flavor was spot on and just melted in his mouth. You can’t really go wrong with short rib anything. I have yet to try the Toscana entrée but it looks and sounds absolutely wonderful and is next up on my must-​try list.
If you love Meatballs even half as much as I do. Run here! Yum-​O! Just don’t blame me if you become obsessed too!

I don’t know why I don’t come here more, as I live so close by. I came here again this weekend with a large party. With our reservations, we sat right in the front at the long table. The waitress was great and friendly. I usually go with vegetarian entrees (weird at a meatball place, I know). This time i noticed newer items on the menu.
I tried the Quinoa and Kale entrée which came in a coconut curry sauce with vegetables underneath. I loved it! It was so good, I didn’t even remember it wasn’t meat. Some of us ordered the short rib balls and they all raved about it! The dishes are not too expensive for Las Olas. You can mix and match any type of ball, sauce, sides, etc to create your perfect meal!
The balls are a great size and most servings come with 4! I need to come here for their $ 1 meatballs! They have a popular bar and this would be a great happy hour sport. They also do $ 15 unlimited balls and pasta — which is a great deal!
That’s amore ;)

EVENT REVIEW– Pairings Pop Up Event @ Fork & Balls
This was a free event to the public. We arrived at 7pm. We waited outside for about 15 minutes before we signed in and got our bands. They had only 2 girls running the entrance and the line was pretty long. There was only one iPad to sign in.
Once inside, they had the event in the bar area and the back of the restaurant. The hot plates were in the far back by the kitchen. They had salad, fried potato sticks with marinara, chicken meatballs with white sauce and regular meatballs with marinara. The meatballs were big and the food was hot. It was nice to have small plates. There was no seating in the bar area; it was packed so we just stood on the side. I was able to grab a glass of wine and my friends had pumpkin beer. The food was delicious.
The restaurant filled up in a matter of minutes, the bar was 3 person deep, the food line was backed up. We went back for food around 8pm and at this point, the chicken meatballs were out, we just grabbed what they had. People were waiting on food. The kitchen and servers were working very hard, running around, making sure everything went smoothly. But, there were too many people to feed.
When we got back to the bar for another drink, the server told us that they had run out of the «donated» product. The event was from 7pm-​9pm. By 8:15pm, the «donated» product was gone.
Overall, great food, the service couldn’t have been better with the amount of people they had. They were on their game. But, whoever organized this should of capped it at 150 as far as the amount of people let in. There were over 200+ ppl.

I’m cool with the «do one thing and do it well» business model, and they make some interesting meatballs here, but there were some service glitches: they have promotions that seem to change too frequently that you always have to check ahead («meatball monday» is a great idea, so don’t turn it on and off). Hostess said this week (August 2015) was the LAST «meatball monday», but then a card with my bill said they’d be doing $ 1 balls EVERY weekday, but the lunch time crowd is going to be pissed, so my point is: be consistent.
I arrived at 5:30, restaurant was 90% empty, but I was forbidden from sitting at the «communal table» where $ 1 meatballs were being served (yes, it was ‘meatball monday’). I understand the need to hold a table for a paying crowd, but I shouldn’t get a hassle if I want to take advantage of the deal at another table — that should be a «win win» for the restaurant (keep the crowd, and keep other customers too). After much deliberation with management, I was allowed to get the deal at a seat next to the communal table.
Interesting craft brews on draft add points: Funky Buddha was well represented, and wish I’d seen the «blueberry cobbler» before the «pomegranate wheat», but it was also a great beer at a 2−4−1 price from 4−7pm.
I should also add that when the place opened, a friend was contacted with an invite to come and try it, but when she tried to take them up on the deal, nobody replied to the emails. So there is much to like here, but management needs to work on treating the customer right, and being consistent.

Interesting concept…, all balls, balls, balls! We have passed this place many times before and we finally stopped in to dine while my nephew visited from California. Nothing fancy as you walk in yet it was decorated in a fun funky rustic way. We chose to sit in the high table and although I’ve never expected to be comfortable…, I seriously was comfortable (most comfortable high stools I’ve ever sat in at a restaurant).
We started with an order of the brussels sprouts. They were delicious and if you like brussels sprouts don’t hesitate in ordering them. They come in a roasted garlic tomato sauce with bacon and parmesan cheese. My only regret was ordering just one order. The three of us decided we each should order something different in order to share and compare.
Short Rib-​polenta, ricotta, tomato sauce
Sunday Gravy-​penne, basil, braised pork, ricotta, tomato sauce
The Southwestern– tomatillo, beans, pork, corn, sour cream and chilies
Each had a different distinct taste especially The Southwestern but my favorite was the Short Rib. Our server was a doll and made our first visit lovely and informative. She also was well versed in all the craft beers on tap and highly recommended Funky Buddha.
Great place to eat and enjoy something different and filling.