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Forge in the Forest

American Restaurant$$$$
Carmel
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    Austin C.
    "Dog friendly with large outdoor area, water bowls, and doggie menu."(4 Tips)
    Miller S.
    "Great garlic fries!"(3 Tips)
    SeeMonterey
    "special seating area for guests"(2 Tips)
    Brian D.
    "The chocolate chip cookie dessert is fantastic, but make sure you leave..."(2 Tips)
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  • Drew M.heart icon on user image
    Drew MilamSeptember 9, 2018
    Cool vibe and large (heated) outdoor patio, to enjoy a meal with your dog. There’s a dog menu too! Service can be a little slow and less attentive at busier times.
  • Arielle L.heart icon on user image
    Arielle LysacekJune 2, 2018
    Food is great, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Awesome service!! Highly recommend the fish tacos..and our pups loved their grilled chicken strips.
  • Jeff D.
    Jeff DeBalkoJuly 28, 2012
    My favorite place to eat in Carmel. Good food but very cool building and outside seating with heat lamps. Food is good. Service OK.
  • Janet F.heart icon on user image
    Janet FoutsJuly 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Stick to burgers and standard fare. Some of the dishes odd combinations. Duck empanadas with green curry for example. Weird.
  • Diana N.
    Diana NirnbergerApril 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    love this place, great food, amazing atmosphere, fantastic staff. and the fact that I'm allowed to bring my dogs makes this place my favorite in town!
  • chicanita
    chicanitaNovember 24, 2012
    Special seating area for people with dogs. Doggie menu and water bowls.
  • Libby K.
    Libby KeyOctober 8, 2011
    This is a really fun place to eat. You can sit outside around the fire pit. They have portable heaters all over. The ribs are great - so are the pizzas.
  • Александр П.heart icon on user image
    friendly staff, beautiful ambience and good food.
  • Jacob R.
    Jacob RFebruary 26, 2012
    Sunday, noon. Food and service were both good. Ordered veggie benedict, salmon, garlic fries. All tasty.
  • Amanda T.
    Amanda TaylorJune 7, 2013
    Service was quick and attentive, food very good. A regular stop when in Carmel!
  • Amber R.
    Amber ReamsFebruary 7, 2022
    Great food, cute vibe, exceptional service!
  • Giovanna J.
    Giovanna JonesFebruary 28, 2016
    The food wasnt that great but the atmosphere is perfect!
  • Natalie W.heart icon on user image
    Natalie WilsonJanuary 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Dog menu here has chicken and beef! Huge heated patio.
  • Jannaheart icon on user image
    JannaMarch 16, 2016
    Great outside seating area. Quite romantic!
  • Larry T.
    Larry TaillieSeptember 10, 2018
    The setting was nice. Outdoor patio dining was nice. Food was not good. Lobster linguini was a giant blob of pasty flavorless noodles with very little lobster. Sole was nearly burned and no flavor
  • Peter S.
    Peter SoOctober 14, 2013
    Just came here for a drink at night. They were very accommodating and friendly despite being busy.
  • Aceheart icon on user image
    AceApril 2, 2017
    Great atmosphere, cool bar
  • Diane B.
    Diane BJanuary 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Treat your dog to something yummy off the doggy menu.
  • SeeMonterey
    SeeMontereyAugust 5, 2011
    Offers great outdoor dining options.There is even a special seating area for guests with their dogs!
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HarbordAugust 19, 2018
    Lobster tacos and the BBQ pork ribs
  • Eric
    EricJuly 29, 2013
    Food was OK, nothing blew me away -one of the best Manhattans I've ever had though -great location, wish the food was better.
  • Cristal C.
    Cristal ClarkMarch 25, 2012
    Be sure to order the chocolate chip cookie dessert... A-mazing!!!!
  • CJ W.
    CJ WallingtonJanuary 29, 2013
    Have to agree with the others. The service was unobtrusive, yet unexceptional, the food good yet unremarkable. Not bad, but I expected better.
  • Austin C.
    Austin CrossMarch 22, 2011
    Dog friendly with large outdoor area, water bowls, and doggie menu. Sorta average people food.
  • rishi m.heart icon on user image
    rishi mahalahaNovember 2, 2015
    This place has a pet friendly patio
  • Tom D.
    Tom DickersonJune 6, 2011
    Great Reuben egg rolls, wife had the angus burger, also good
  • Betty L.
    Betty LovellApril 4, 2016
    Go. Just go. Amazing!
  • Brian D.
    Brian DearthFebruary 24, 2010
    The chocolate chip cookie dessert is fantastic, but make sure you leave plenty of room for it!
  • Janet P.
    Janet PalmaSeptember 4, 2017
    The wait staff is wholly inattentive. I had a miserable experience after I noted that my table was not a good choice. Will not return.
  • Pat G.
    Pat GrayFebruary 10, 2012
    Great place to come with your dog.
  • Courtney G.
    Courtney GartinMarch 22, 2014
    Coconut Russian - delish!!
  • Chris E.
    Chris EngelsmanSeptember 2, 2012
    Great place to take your dog, but the service was poor. Check your bill, they tried charging us for items we didn't get.
  • meganificent
    meganificentDecember 23, 2010
    Bring your pup and order from the doggie menu!
  • Pek P.
    Pek PongpaetJune 16, 2013
    Super dog friendly
  • Feather F.
    Feather FairyMay 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I always get the faithful Cobb Salad, just delicious :)
  • Janet P.
    Janet PalmaSeptember 3, 2017
    Doggie patio and menu
  • Jon M.
    Jon MerripenJuly 4, 2011
    Sit by the forge on those chilly days!
  • Annette D.
    Pink grapefruit lemon drop and ivy!
  • Jennifer Z.
    Jennifer ZimanMay 25, 2013
    They advertise whole lobster for $36, but its really just a tail. Not worth it!
  • Miller S.
    Miller SJanuary 1, 2012
    Great garlic fries!
  • Emil H.heart icon on user image
    Emil HanssonJune 11, 2015
    Nice garden, but food sucks. Look elsewhere.
  • Michelle H.
    Michelle HollitzJanuary 22, 2012
    Garlic fries!
  • Esteban S.
    Esteban SalinasAugust 18, 2010
    Fries are great!
  • Marta T.
    Marta TsonevaMarch 6, 2011
    Completely unimpressed, slow service and unremarkable food. Don't waste your time.
  • Stephanie
    StephanieDecember 4, 2010
    Had a very rude waitress. Food was marginal. Your better off going somewhere else.
  • Devon B.
    Devon BiondiSeptember 26, 2010
    Leave.
  • Rafael J.
    Rafael JardimDecember 22, 2013
    Boa comida, apesar de nao ter muitas opcoes, basicamente comida americana. Comi um sanduiche que vinha com umas batatas fritas com alho, muito bom
  • Rafael J.
    Rafael JardimDecember 22, 2013
    Ah quem comer a batata com alho, prepare-se para ficar o dia todo sentindo o alho em sua boca, portanto so peca se realmente gostar de alho
  • Rodrigo V.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo ValentinoFebruary 18, 2017
    Buena cocina de autor, porciones chicas.
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