Dog-friendly mainstay for American fare with heated patio seating, fire pits & lush gardens.
The historical Forge in the Forest offers California Fusion cuisine in a casual atmosphere with dog friendly outdoor patio and lush gardens, fireplaces and heaters. Full service saloon with 4 HDTV’s. Available for private events and receptions up to 225 guests.
4.3 – 993 reviews $$ • New American restaurant
Menu
| Brunch Menu | |
| Brunch | |
| Chef’s Omelet Three egg omelet with your choice of garnish served with our Forge famous potatoes and fresh fruit |
$12.00 |
| Classic Eggs Benedict Two poached eggs with spinach, Canadian bacon & Hollandaise, served with our Forge famous potatoes and fresh fruit |
$14.00 |
| Quiche Lorraine Flaky house-made dough filled with bacon, Swiss cheese and custard, served with mixed greens & a balsamic vinaigrette |
$10.00 |
| Huevos Rancheros 2 fried eggs, red bell peppers, black beans and tomatoes pilled high over corn tortillas |
$9.00 |
| Classic French Toast Made with a delicate Brioche bread and then prepared the French way, served with a light caramel sauce and fresh seasonal fruit |
$11.00 |
| Daily Specials | |
| House-made Stew Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme |
$19.00 |
| Pasta Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce |
$24.00 |
| Entree 8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish |
$29.00 |
| Sandwich Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Lunch Menu | |
| Small Plates To Share or Not | |
| Ceviche Halibut, mango, jalapenos, cilantro, red bell peppers and onions |
$16.00 |
| Roasted Fresh Artichoke Marinated with balsamic vinegar & charbroiled. Dijon mustard dip |
$8.00 |
| Stuffed Portobello Fresh crab, rosemary, mayonnaise, turmeric and Cajun spices |
$10.00 |
| San Francisco Style Fondue Melted cheese blend & white wine served in a sourdough bowl with vegetables and fruit |
$15.00 |
| Chicken Satay Lollipops Pan seared chicken marinated with peanut and soy sauce served with a spinach salad |
$9.00 |
| Black and Blue Ahi Tuna Pistachio & macadamia nut crusted Ahi tuna, served rare with a drizzle of Meyer lemon aioli and wasabi |
$12.00 |
| Spicy Buffalo Filets House made spicy mango BBQ sauce slathered on boneless breaded chicken filets |
$11.00 |
| Angus Beef Sliders 3 Niman Ranch beef sliders served on Hawaiian bread |
$9.00 |
| Duck Empanadas Slow cooked duck, mozzarella cheese and raisins all wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry served with green chili chutney. Contains nuts |
$9.00 |
| Famous Rueben Egg Rolls A Forge favorite made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing |
$11.00 |
| Steamers Clams and mussels with garlic, butter, white wine and parsley, served with garlic bread |
$12.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Chinese Chicken Salad Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, rice noodles, won ton crisps and peanuts, served with sesame dressing |
$12.00 |
| 3 Beet Salad 3 different types of beets, strawberries, feta cheese, orange segments and balsamic dressing and a spring mix salad |
$12.00 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine tossed with parmigiano, toasted croutons and Caesar dressing |
$10.00 |
| Cobb Salad Spring mix tossed with red wine vinaigrette and topped with avocado, crisp bacon, tomato, eggs, blue cheese and grilled chicken |
$12.00 |
| Francis Whitaker Salad Organic field greens with crumbled blue cheese, red onions, sliced pears, oranges and spicy pecans tossed with balsamic vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| French Onion Soup Caramelized onion, white wine, vegetable stock, French baguette and melted Swiss and provolone cheeses |
$8.00 |
| Award Winning Seafood Chowder Crawfish, clams, Bay scallops, Bay shrimp, potato, celery and cream |
$12.00 |
| Forge Combo Choose 1/2 sandwich (grilled chicken, vegetarian, Rueben, tuna or turkey) and pair with the soup of the day |
$11.00 |
| Sandwiches Made with Character | |
| The Forge Burger Half pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef with Jack cheese. Served with regular or garlic fries. Add bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted jalapeno or grilled mushrooms – $1 each |
$14.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteak Its all in the Rib eye steak! Provolone cheese, roasted peppers and onions. Chicken option available |
$14.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast on Francese roll with avocado, bacon, romaine, and jack cheese with garlic aioli on side |
$12.00 |
| Vegetarian Delight Grilled portobello, zucchini, onion, tomato & eggplant topped with provolone cheese and a hummus spread |
$11.00 |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich Fresh white albacore tuna, celery, mayonnaise, black olive, cilantro and bell pepper on toasted olive & herb french bread |
$11.00 |
| Curry Chicken Panini Chicken, celery, green apple, feta and mozzarella cheeses blended with mild curry. Served with spring mix salad Pastrami Sandwich Thinly sliced and piled high |
$12.00 |
| Reuben Sandwich Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian dressing |
$14.00 |
| Turkey Sandwich Thin sliced turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, jack cheese, romaine lettuce on toasted sourdough bread |
$12.00 |
| Hot Dog All beef dog grilled to perfection and served on an artisan bun with house made pickle relish |
$7.50 |
| Gourmet Pizza | |
| Traditional Margherita Thin and light with house made tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Add Canadian bacon, mushroom, olives, roasted peppers, feta or blue cheese – $1. Add Bay shrimp, Italian sausage, grilled chicken or pepperoni – $2 |
$12.00 |
| The Hawaiian Canadian bacon, pineapple and scallions |
$14.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Fettuccini Alfredo Classic creamy Alfredo sauce |
$15.00 |
| 8 Oz. Skirt Steak Lightly marinated with our chef’s secret sauce which includes ginger and maple syrup |
$25.00 |
| Blackened Salmon Filet Fresh caught salmon made with special mix of sweet spice, pan seared and served with baby spinach, arugula salad and Meyer lemon dressing |
$23.00 |
| Chicken Tostada 3 corn tostadas with seasoned chicken, chipotle, iceberg lettuce and pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole |
$14.00 |
| Daily Specials | |
| House-Made Stew Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme |
$19.00 |
| Pasta Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce |
$24.00 |
| Entree 8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish |
$29.00 |
| Sandwich Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Dinner Menu | |
| Starters | |
| Cheese and Cold Cut Board Prosciutto, coppa, salami and cheese with cornichon and fruit |
$13.00 |
| Ceviche Halibut, mango, jalapenos, cilantro, red bell peppers and onions |
$16.00 |
| Stuffed Portabella Fresh crab, rosemary, mayonnaise, turmeric and Cajun spices |
$10.00 |
| Steamers Clams and mussels with garlic, butter, white wine and parsley served with garlic bread |
$12.00 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Traditional French Onion Soup Caramelized onion, white wine, vegetable stock, French baguette with melted swiss and provolone cheeses |
$8.00 |
| Award Winning Seafood Chowder Best of the West award winning combination of crawfish, clams, Bay scallops, Bay shrimp, potato, celery and cream |
$12.00 |
| 3 Beet Salad Spring mix, strawberries, feta cheese, oranges and balsamic |
$12.00 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine tossed with parmigiano, toasted croutons and Caesar dressing |
$10.00 |
| Rare Ahi Tuna Salad Blackened sushi grade Ahi tuna served rare with spring mix and balsamic vinaigrette, dot of wasabi |
$14.00 |
| Chinese Chicken Salad Grilled chicken over spring mix tossed with sesame dressing, crispy won ton, toasted sesame seeds and peanuts |
$12.00 |
| Pasta and Seafood | |
| Fettucini Alfredo Classic creamy alfredo sauce |
$14.00 |
| Lobster Linguini with Tarragon Maine lobster meat sautéed with Portabella mushroom & tarragon, tossed with lobster bisque and fresh spinach |
$26.00 |
| Butternut Squash Ravioli Delicious and nutty butternut squash ravioli served with an Alfredo sauce |
$18.00 |
| Lobster Taco Wrap 2 sautéed Maine lobster wraps served in soft flour tortillas with our mild mango salsa and pasilla peppers |
$22.00 |
| Lobster Whole succulent lobster prepared in an orange butter sauce with fruit and vegetable salad |
$35.00 |
| Salmon Filet Oven roasted salmon filet served with fresh crushed tomato, Kalamata olives, cilantro and first press virgin olive oil, or prepared with a teriyaki glaze |
$25.00 |
| Halibut Dijonnaise Thick halibut filet pan seared & topped with a creamy mustard seed sauce |
$26.00 |
| Dover Sole Fresh caught whole Sole pan seared to a golden brown, deglazed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, capers and butter |
$28.00 |
| Gourmet Pizza | |
| Mediterranean Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce with sundried tomatoes, basil, roasted bell peppers, rosemary chicken, feta cheese and toasted pine nuts |
$14.00 |
| Hawaiian Canadian bacon, pineapple and scallion onions |
$14.00 |
| Traditional Margherita Thin and light with house made tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Add Canadian bacon, mushroom, olives, roasted peppers, feta or blue cheese – $1 each. Add Bay shrimp, Italian sausage, grilled chicken or pepperoni – $2 each |
$11.00 |
| Chef’s Private Book | |
| BBQ Pork Ribs Slow cooked in our house-made BBQ sauce and then charbroiled to perfection in our 800o broiler |
$22.00 |
| Roasted Pork Tenderloin Pork tenderloin served with a creamy bacon sauce, sautéed potatoes and vegetables |
$25.00 |
| Beef Short Ribs Slow cooked and served with fettuccini, carrots, bacon, pearl onion and a cabernet reduction |
$24.00 |
| The Forge Burger 1/2 pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef with jack cheese. Served with regular or garlic fries. Add bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted jalapeno or grilled mushrooms – $1 |
$14.00 |
| Chicken Basquaise Half chicken oven roasted to perfection with bell pepper, tomato, onion, zucchini & paprika |
$22.00 |
| Indian Curry Chicken Special coconut milk based, medium spiced curry sauce with potatoes, white onion and carrots over basmati rice |
$18.00 |
| 8 Ounce Filet Mignon Grilled in our 800o broiler and served with a creamy green peppercorn sauce (we suggest medium rare) |
$34.00 |
| Angus New York Steak Dry aged for at least 35 days, this 12 oz. New York will melt in your mouth |
$34.00 |
| Prime Rib Oven roasted with special seasonings served with potatoes au gratin, green beans and creamy horseradish |
$30.00 |
| Vegan Tray Assorted roasted vegetables, beans & spinach stew, cooked with lemon grass & coconut milk, served with rice or tofu |
$18.00 |
| Valencia Paella Seafood, chicken, chorizo and vegetables tossed over a bed of spanish saffron rice |
$28.00 |
| Black Truffle Gnocchi Prepared with a creamy bacon sauce and parmesan |
$20.00 |
| Menage a Trois Ask your server about this special petit mignon |
$28.00 |
| Daily Specials | |
| House-Made Stew Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme |
$19.00 |
| Pasta Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce |
$24.00 |
| Entree 8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish |
$29.00 |
| Sandwich Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Libations | |
| Specialty Cocktails | |
| Forge-A-Rita Fresh lemon & lime juice, agave nectar, Sauza Hornitos Tequila & Grand Marnier on the rocks, no salt |
$12.50 |
| Spring Sparkler St. Germain Elderflower Liquer with Fresh lemon juice & champagne |
$9.50 |
| Pineapple Upside Down Vanilla vodka, pineapple juice & pina colada mix |
$9.50 |
| Red or White Sangria House made using specially infused fresh fruit |
$9.50 |
| Dark n’ Stormy Goslings Rum & Bundaberg Ginger beer with fresh lime and ginger |
$9.50 |
| Cucumber Cooler Cucumber Vodka muddled with fresh lemon & cucumber served up topped with champagne |
$10.00 |
| Bulleit Julep Bulleit Bourbon muddled with fresh lemon, lime & mint |
$9.50 |
| Berry Margharita Fresh raspberries, blackberries, lime juice & agave nectar with Patron silver tequila |
$12.00 |
| Daily Specials | |
| House-made Stew Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme |
$19.00 |
| Pasta Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce |
$24.00 |
| Entree 8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish |
$29.00 |
| Sandwich Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Take Out Menu | |
| Salads | |
| Cobb | $14.00 |
| Caesar | $14.00 |
| Chinese Chicken contains nuts |
$16.00 |
| Soups | |
| French Onion | $12.00 |
| Soup of the Day | $10.00 |
| Appetizers | |
| Reuben Egg Rolls Corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss |
$14.00 |
| Artichoke Grilled, served with balsamic glaze & Dijon mustard |
$15.00 |
| Onion Rings | $8.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Poke Ponzu, pickled yamagobo, wasabi cream & avo |
$18.00 |
| Calamari Served with tartar & cocktail sauces |
$12.00 |
| Duck Empanadas Mozzarella, raisins, green chili chutney. Contains nuts |
$14.00 |
| Fresh Burrata Artisan baguette, Quail & Olive EVO, balsamic, Big Sur Salt & baby heirlooms |
$20.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Reuben Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese & Russian dressing |
$15.00 |
| Turkey Avo, bacon, tomato, Jack cheese & Romaine |
$15.00 |
| Tuna celery, mayonnaise, cilantro & bell pepper |
$15.00 |
| Breaded Chicken Sriracha mayo, tomato, lettuce & coleslaw |
$15.00 |
| Hot Dog Relish & red onion |
$12.00 |
| Forge Burger 1/2 pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef & Cheddar |
$16.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Pizza Cheese, Margarita, Hawaiian or sausage |
$16.00 |
| Rosemary Marinated Chicken Garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies |
$20.00 |
| Asian Meatloaf Pork, soy glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini & ginger |
$20.00 |
| Ribs Pork with garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies |
$25.00 |
| Fried Chicken With coleslaw & garlic mashed potatoes |
$22.00 |
| Prime Fillet Mignon w/ garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies |
$28.00 |
| Pastas | |
| Spaghetti House-made meatballs, served with garlic bread & Parm |
$22.00 |
| Three Meat Lasagna House-made garlic bread & green salad |
$24.00 |
| Carbonara Spaghetti pasta, peas, pancetta & Parm |
$24.00 |
| Fettucine Alfredo | $18.00 |
| Penne Pasta Sausage, Marinara sauce & Parm |
$20.00 |
| Chicken Parmesan spaghetti, marinara & melted Parm |
$20.00 |
| South of the Border | |
| Burrito Ground beef, chicken or veggie, black beans, pico, cheese & Spanish rice. Choose from wheat or spinach tortilla |
$12.00 |
| Tacos Pork with balsamic roasted red onion, coleslaw & Mexican crema |
$15.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Limoncello Cake with fresh fruit |
$12.00 |
| Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla bean ice cream & fresh fruit |
$12.00 |
| Bread Pudding with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce |
$12.00 |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie with vanilla bean ice cream & fudge |
$18.00 |
| Forge Cocktails To-Go | |
| Forge-A-Rita Hornitos tequila, fresh lemon & lime juices, organic agave with a Grand Marnier float (blended) |
$15.00 |
| Tijuana Taxi Patron Anejo with passion fruit puree, fresh lemon & lime juices with organic agave (blended) |
$15.00 |
| Fresh Berry Margarita Patron Silver with muddled blackberries & raspberries, fresh lemon & lime juices and organic agave |
$15.00 |
| Strawberry Pina Colada Fresh strawberries blended with pineapple juice, rum & pina colada mix (blended) |
$15.00 |
| Blackberry-Mint Smash Fresh blackberry & mint, Hornitos tequila, grapefruit juice |
$15.00 |
| Maker’s Mark Manhattan Maker’s Mark Bourbon, sweet vermouth & a dash of bitters |
$13.00 |
| Knob Creek Old Fashioned Knob Creek Bourbon, muddled orange, brandied cherries, dash of bitters, sweet vermouth & brandied cherry juice |
$15.00 |
| Indian Summer Bogart’s Whiskey with peach liqueur, splash or orange juice, topped off with ginger beer |
$13.00 |
| Moscow Mule Grey Goose vodka with fresh ginger, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon & lime juices, topped off with ginger beer |
$13.00 |
| Pear Martini Grey Goose Pear vodka with fresh pear puree, a splash of house-made simple syrup |
$13.00 |
| Dark n’ Stormy Gosling’s Dark Rum, fresh ginger, lime juice, topped off with ginger beer |
$15.00 |
| Chardonnay | |
| Line 39, Monterey | $10.00 |
| Rombauer, Carneros | $20.00 |
| Fess Parker, Santa Barbara | $11.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Carnivore, Napa | $10.00 |
| Raymond, St. Helena | $9.00 |
| Folie a Deux, Alexander Valley | $12.00 |
| Sparkling | |
| Zonin Prosecco, Italy | $10.00 |
| Santa Margherita Rose, Italy | $14.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Morgan, Monterey | $10.00 |
| Silverado, Napa | $12.00 |
| Pinot Noir | |
| Hahn SLH, Monterey | $14.00 |
| Morgan 12 Clone | $15.00 |
| Other | |
| Daou Pessimist, Paso | $14.00 |
| Frozen | |
| Martini & Rossi “Frosé” Italian Wine with natural strawberry, lemon, grapefruit & peach |
$10.00 |
| Martini & Rossi “Frosecco” Italian Prosecco with natural lemon |
$10.00 |
| Draft | |
| Sculpin IPA | $8.00 |
| Stella | $8.00 |
| Dustbowl Therapist Double IPA | $10.00 |
| Bottles | |
| Anchor Steam | $6.00 |
| Blue Moon | $6.00 |
| Sierra Nevada | $6.00 |
| Corona | $6.00 |
| Newcastle | $6.00 |
| Heineken | $6.00 |
| Guinness | $6.00 |
| Stone IPA | $7.00 |
| Hazy Little IPA | $7.00 |
| 805 | $7.00 |
| Negro Modelo | $7.00 |
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Contact Forge in the Forest
Address: Junipero Street & SW Corner of, 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Phone: (831) 624-2233
Website: http://www.forgeintheforest.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–9PM |
| Friday | 12–10PM |
| Saturday | 12–10PM |
| Sunday | 12–9PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Forge in the Forest | Carmel, CA
Fresh ingredients, magical atmosphere and great service since 1972. The Forge is dog friendly!
Menus | Forge in The Forest in Carmel, CA
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Hours + Location | Forge in the Forest | Carmel, CA
Hours & Location. SW Corner of 5th Avenue & Junipero, Carmel, CA 93921 · (831) 624-2233. Thursday -Sunday. 12-9 Thursday and Sunday.