Lau huffman

A weekend trip with a group of dogs and friends. There was 7 of us and we were seated outside on the patio. This place is dog friendly both inside and outside fyi. our server was very attentive and great! The food was amazing with big portions. Highly recommend and will definitely be back when we are in town again.

Patrick Boehler

Really great food. Service, ambiance, and live music. Pretty awesome little hole in the wall spot in an area the buildings give u that feeling of being in a late 1800s early 1900s western town. Highly recommend it. Not terrible prices either. 80 bucks for me the wife and two young adult kids. I mean we spend 60 to 70 at whataburger for dinner these days. So not terrible in the age of hyperinflation.

Robert Bradford

This is a magnificent place to have an experience. All of the personnel are above, no they are far above average. My opinion of the food is it's magnificent for an establishment of this size. The only time I've eaten better has been when I've gone to an ultra high-end steak or seafood establishment. I'm sad to say that I'm currently moving away from the area and will be completely lost without the forge. And just to be clear I have no connection with the forge other than as a patron. When it is local for me it typically is a two to three event a week opportunity for me. You won't be sorry.

April

Such a great area! There is always different entertainment from live bands to arts and crafts show. Nestled in a small area with lots culture and music. The food is excellent try the pizza!

Michael Hrischuk

We come here regularly. Absolutely love it. Great food great service and some incredibly awesome live music almost every night they are open. The pizza is about the best in the whole area. They have a huge outdoor grove with large live oak trees, outdoor bars and restrooms if you're hanging outside. Full bar service.

+7

tariq zafar

We went to The Forge after a considerable debate and found the restaurant with excellent food and fantastic service. Everything is low-low key but don't let that fool you for taste and efficiency. Food came quickly and it was really good. I ordered a guacamole habenerro burger and it was fantastic. We also ordered the Greek salad which was really good too. Hand cut fries were much better than expected. The best part.... charro beans... this side was really the best charro beans out there and for a side item... I was ready to ask for seconds. Just really really good and tasty charro beans. Nothing in it was frivolous and everything in it was what was needed. Our server... Ms. S was efficient and delivered everything we asked for perfectly on time and answered all the questions . Thank you. They also have a large selection of Pizza topping and by the number of people ordering pizza I figure it was good stuff. Live music needed a lot of additional practice but at least the sound system was good. This restaurant has lot to explore but we went on a wet and rainy night so will have to return for additional tastings and exploration. Hands down... the food we ate was fantastic.

+5

Ashlie Diego

The best restaurant in the area! It has an awesome history and I absolutely love that they kept a lot of the history intact and can tell you about the former owner and how it got the name. Our waiter was 👏 amazing! Food and cocktails were on point! The outdoor stage and area are really nice. Everything was great, the ambiance, experience and food will bring us back again!

+18

Joe Spadea

Fantastic out-of-the-way bar and grill that's not really out-of-the-way in Ben Wheeler. It just feels that way. Great country feel. Amazing friendly people! The rustic interior is part of the charm. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu including breakfast. The pizzas are terrific. Plenty of options. The blue cheese chips are the perfect munchy snack to go on with the cold beer until you decide on your meal. You can order ahead and pick it up if you don't have the time to eat in. The service is superb! The live music is a plus and the outdoor space is really cool. It's only 30-35 minutes from Tyler. It is well worth the trip! Perfect outdoor music venue under the live oaks!

+3

Olivia Kiritsy

What a fun treat of a place to happen upon. Ben Wheeler, TX has it figured out with this place. Outdoor seating options abound, this is where you want to spend your fall afternoons. Exceptional menu including NUMEROUS vegetarian and vegan options. Enjoy the fried avocado, shrimp stuffed mushrooms, and deviled eggs for starters. From sandwiches to pizza to burgers there is a entree for everyone. Job well done, Forge. Cheers!

+8

Becky McFarland

We ordered a couple different things, the loaded fries and the stuffed jalapeños to start. I did not think my sandwich the Gobbler was very good. The bun wasn't toasted and it was dry lime no mayo on it. My husband ordered the fish and chips and i though they were good but he thought they were greasy. My sister in law ordered the meltdown and I wasn't impressed I thought it lacked flavor. We've heard such good things and the entire style of this place is adorable so I would come back and try something different.

Tanya Cook

Food was good except the cook needs to know when someone orders over hard or over well done eggs, it means no yellow or white not fully cooked. This is a major issue for me. They were busy so I didnt say anything to server, but because of the eggs, I probably won't go back. Also biscuits were cold. The homemade gravy was delicious and piping hot, so I didn't notice cold biscuits. It would have been nice to have more gravy. My potatoes were so salty, (seasoning salt) I left most on the plate. All in all, improvements needed on breakfast food.

D Stone

Good experience overall. Burgers a burger, I guess. Order the Habanero Guacamole burger. Not so Habanero at all, I mean like no heat. Wife's Jalapeño burger the same. Had a good time while there. It won't keep us from riding back and trying something new.

D'Layna Gregg

Unfortunately we were disappointed in our visit. The wait for a server was long. Server was not personable or friendly. The wait for our food was long also. Food presentation was fantastic but looked better than it tasted. Chewy chicken, salad had a gritty texture, and other items were overcooked. We had high hopes for this place. Atmosphere is great.

Janice Parker

I read many reviews before going here and was really looking forward to it, but probably won't ever go back. The place was very dark. The paper lanterns over the tables put out almost no light. The menu is brown paper with black lettering and relatively small font, so very difficult to read in the dark. We ordered and appetizer of "Razors" bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños. The waitress turned that order in and came back a few minutes later to take our food order. She then brought our appetizers and meals all at the same time!! The appetizer was delicious, I would highly recommend, but then, mostly downhill from there. I had Americana Chicken, the loaded mashed potatoes that came with it were cold, and I do not mean only slightly warm, I mean cold, and the rest of the meal was served on a heavy stoneware plate that had not been warmed, so 3 minutes in the entire meal was cold. My husband ordered beef fajitas. The beef, peppers and onions were hot, the beans that came with that were cold also. Two very basic restaurant expectations not met, appetizers out first and hot food. Maybe it was an off day, but we'll never know.