Fire by Forge

4.4 (204 reviews)

ModerateNew American, Latin American

Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Kathleen S.

.Enjoyed coming here for a yelp event. Got to enjoy an arrangement of appetizers ranging from different meats and cheeses with fruits and crackers ,duck jambalaya, Brussels sprouts , and braised lamb. Service here was fast and friendly, establishment was clean too. To drink I got the ELDER WISDOM It was made with gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, rosemary simple, elderflower, elderberry liqueur, prosecco, lemon wheel, smoked rosemary. It was tasty!

Christine M.

Went here for a yelp elite event. The place was packed in the back where regular diners were seated for dinner. The place was super lively, beautifully decorated, and inviting. We were able to try many of their dishes, my favorite was their gumbo. I couldn't have eaten enough here. I tried their smoked apple drink which is one of the most delicious drinks I've ever had. I would def go back with friends . Thanks fire by forge !

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Deanna H.

We went for Mother's Day Brunch and loved it! Get the biscuit appetizer served with butter and jam! They were delicious! Industrial atmosphere and large seating area in the back. We loved their vegan tofu scramble. (However the vegan bacon was too crunchy!) My mother got the steak & eggs and she loved it! Something for everyone! Kind staff. Great family spot!

Jazzlyn S.

Another fun night with the elite squad I got to sample bites like the Brussels mushroom empanada with truffle mayo, picanha steak with chimichurri butter and the duck jambalaya! Bar drinks were delicious and vibrant, and the atmosphere felt social. Parking is available in lot and also along the street. Busy bartenders, happy patrons and creatively unique food.

Sara R.

Extremely overpriced for what it is. We came for lunch- I originally ordered the Holy Mole chicken arepa, but they didn't have the arepa. I got the burrito and it was bland. The street corn dip was okay but not worth $16. There was also a small hair in it that I didn't notice until we were done, it was under the tortilla chips and definitely not mine. The American Up n Down onion soup was good ($11). I liked the lavender lemonade. My partner got the steak sandwich, which he was disappointed in. Very small portion for $22. His drink was never brought to the table. I would maaaaaybe come back to try their brunch but I know it would be overpriced as well. There's a lot of better places to eat that don't cost nearly as much. $90 for a lunch for two- no alcohol- and it wasn't very good. Very disappointing.

Eric W.

Through the grapevine (social media pages I follow), we heard that Chef Van Hurd from Season 6 of Hell's Kitchen was now the executive chef here at Fire By Forge! So naturally, we pulled up to check it out! (Disclaimer: Chef told me that he was so new there that his featured items hadn't hit the menu at that time. ALSO, he's been long gone from there at the time of this review.) So anyway, here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in Hartford, just a little on the outskirts is this gem. It's on Broad street a little out the way and there is a very small parking lot next to the restaurant, but street parking is also available. The outside looks very well put together and rustic. Once inside the restaurant is kinda split into 2 sections. You have the main section which is nice, open with high ceilings, bright red bricks, big windows, soft leather couches and all kinds of seating arrangements. If you walk past the bar you get into a smaller section, but it's kinda like a tunnel of tables. Lol. That tunnel of tables then opens up into what almost looks like a different restaurant, but feels like a space they expanded into. So there's plenty of places to sit, though I still encourage reservations! The atmosphere was lively and full of energy. This place also lets you know that it's a cooking school too! Amateur chefs can come here to learn knife skills and cooking skills as well! (This is just a small snippet of what they do, but I encourage you to visit the businesses website to learn more about what they offer.) Service: Here's my only gripe about this place. Right online it says "Happy Hour is from 4:30 PM to 6 PM daily and 8pm-9pm, except on holidays, events, or show nights." But like, when isn't there a show or some sort of event going at at The Bushnell or some nearby theater?! You have to literally call and check with the host to see if they're doing happy hour before you come because if you THINK you're in the clear, they can just say... oh there's a show tonight so there will be no happy hour. So that bothered me. Oh well. We still dined. Now for the good stuff! Let me tell you something about Suzie Johnson! She is the bartender here and she won BARTENDER OF THE YEAR in 2024 via the Connecticut Restaurant Association! She is a TREAT! She's full of personality, knows her stuff and is just a true pleasure. Food: First off was the Up In Smoke Old Fashioned. It had great, subtle sweetness up front, warm taste from the Up & Down branded bourbon, cold, smooth, not too harsh and of course, a bit smokey. As a courtesy to guests, they're served pickled carrots as palate cleansers instead of bread, crisps or anything like that. Clever. The first small plate I got to try were the Duck Mole Wings! These are described as "5 crispy duck wings with a tequila mole barbecue sauce, served with sesame seeds and pickled onions. These certainly looked the part! These were smooth, not necessarily crispy, extremely tender, hardy and just balanced. Mole is a very ingredient-heavy sauce and these were delicious. My 2nd drink was the Ghost Rider which is Up & Down bourbon, spiced Nightrider espresso, Licor 43 and an orange twist. This had a sharp cinnamon/hazelnut/nutmeg flavor/spice-y flavor. Very good and warming as well, even though it was a little sweet. Next up was the Knife Skills Soup! This is a soup compiled by the trainees and all the vegetables they've chopped in class! How cool is that?! It was a very thick vegetable soup, hearty, salty and warm. Next up were the Tostone Nachos! These were so fantastic. The pulled pork on top was so meaty, so tender and the queso fresco was lightly cheesy adding subtle notes to the hearty pork and carb-y tostone. This was my favorite thing of the night. My last drink of the night was the Sazerac. If absinthe is in the building, I must try that restaurant's version. This one was spectacular, but could've used more rye bourbon. The last thing we had to try was their Smash Burger. The burger consists of 2 1/3 lb angus beef patties, a "crystal bun", American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and special sauce. You can add bacon, egg or anything else if you'd like. This was delicious. The whole thing just melts in your mouth. The flavors were all there and so defined. Excellent. Value: This place won't break your bank, but it's not cheap either. Each of my drinks hovered around $13.00 a piece. As I'm late to write this review as I'm still catching up from years of backlog, none of the food I wrote about is on their current menu except for their smash burger which came in at $19.00. So like I said, not cheap, but... reasonable. In conclusion, I really liked this place, but as I am a happy hour hunter, not knowing if they'll have it or not based on how busy it is... is kind of a turn off. Like, just make up your mind and the people will as well.

Ron D.

Stopped by for lunch and was immediately drawn to the restaurant's mission. Their commitment to supporting the community through job training, internships, and apprenticeships for individuals overcoming challenges such as poverty, incarceration, homelessness, and addiction is truly inspiring. It's the kind of mission that makes you want to support the place before even looking at the menu. I ordered the NOLA Shrimp Po'Boy, and my colleague went with the Smash Burger. Since it was a cold December day, I also ordered a cappuccino while my colleague chose a lemonade. Our drinks arrived quickly, but the food took noticeably longer. We had already finished our beverages by the time our meals arrived--about 30 minutes later. The food itself was okay, but the service could use improvement. I understand there was a large corporate group dining in at the time, which may have contributed to the delay, but consistency is important, especially during busy hours. It's an opportunity for the restaurant to refine their operations to match the strength of their mission. Overall, I appreciate what this restaurant stands for, and I hope they continue improving the dining experience to match the heart behind their purpose.

Michelle I.

I've been twice recently and both times had a wonderful experience. The service was quick and smooth. Staff was very friendly. And it can get very busy with holiday gatherings around lunch time. The food was delicious! I got the Mac and cheese and it was so yummy the only downside to this place is the parking lot is super small so be prepared to park in the street and have to walk or try and carpool if you can. 10/10 would recommend and will for sure be coming back. Plus feels nice knowing the proceeds are to help the community!

Celina C. N.

I go to Hartford every summer for a conference but it never occurred to me to skip out and explore what the city has to offer. I'm so glad that I did this time, and that I found Fire by Forge. Food was fresh and interesting and tasty. The hit, for me, is their social enterprise approach and their impact on the community. They make good food while empowering people who often are overlooked and undervalued, enabling them to experience mobility and contribute to a thriving economy. Beautiful stuff!

Carli W.

The concept of this restaurant will keep me coming back time and time again. I absolutely adore their message and there needs to be far more of it than there is! Kudos to you Fire by Forge! My husband and I had the pleasure of trying this wonderful restaurant for brunch this morning. Our server, Amy was friendly and attentive. She answered our questions and gave a great overview of what Fire by Forge stands for. We tried pour over coffee for the first time and the flavor is so much fuller and bolder than traditional drip coffee. We shared a cinnamon roll to start and it was by far the absolute star of the show. The roll itself was gooey and had a beautiful cinnamon swirl but it was not overly sweet. It complimented the warm decadent cream cheese frosting smeared on top perfectly. I would go back just for that and a coffee in the future! To eat - I had the biscuits and gravy with an over easy egg on top. The yolk broke so was cooked instead of gooey but it was still tasty. Additionally - the biscuit to gravy ratio was just a tad off in my opinion. There were 4 hearty sized biscuits and not enough gravy. They should give an option: 2 or 3 biscuits and they needed a little extra gravy. All and all, however - it was still super tasty! My husband had the steak sandwich on warm ciabatta. He had a side of fire fries which added the tiniest hint of smokey paprika. He really enjoyed it. We thought it was going to be a lot heavier than it was. It was a charming spot with a beautiful vision and I can't wait to go back!

Barbara B.

A beautiful building refurbished to a restaurant with a mission. The philosophy of helping give people a second chance does not compromise the excellent food or friendly service. A bonus is the variety of vegan options. Everyone was happy with their lunch choices. We can't wait to return for buck a shuck Thursday or Wing Tuesday

Tanya S.

My family and I had the pleasure of visiting Fire by Forge yesterday. I didn't know what to expect and boy were we blown away! Grace was fantastic and I know we definitely made sure she got her steps in. But she always returned with a smile. They are so attentive to anyone with allergies. We even had a visit to our table by the Chef. That was so appreciated! Thx Chef!! The drinks were fabulous from the Mojitos to the blackberry and fig margaritas. The Fig Margarita is a must try! The happy hour menu had a nice variety of choices. I tried my first plant based product, which were the crabcakes. I was very pleased with the flavor and texture of the crab cake. Brick interior and dim lighting makes for a nice date night or special occasion dinner. I honestly want to go back again very soon!

Summær H.

Oh my goodness I love this spot. We tried to come here once on the weekend but realizing that reservations are almost required if you would like a seat. We were told to book out two weeks in advance. We tried again and were able to get a spot. The story behind the not for profit restaurant is beautiful! We both had lattes & they were great. I had the avocado toast which was a 10/10 & he had the chicken and waffles which was a 8/10. We would definitely recommend this place and come back again :)

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Seth H.

1 year ago

Every thing here is top notch. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff and excellent food with fresh ingredients. This restaurant is also. Oh, did I mention the cocktails. They are fantastic. Forge by Forge also supports the community. read more

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Daryl K.

2 years ago

My husband and I came here before a show at the bushnell after a friend recommended we try it out. We sat at the bar and were lucky enough to catch the tail end of happy hour. The tacos were fantastic! After a leisurely cocktail we ordered our main plates. I went with the plantain nachos and my husband got the scallops. Both dishes were delicious and unique. The highlight of the meal for me was my hot cinnamon cappuccino to end the meal! We are already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Excellent bar staff and ambiance, food is amazing and the story of their creation and mission is even greater. We enjoyed amazing drinks and food which definitely filled the soul. read more

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Patrick W.

1 year ago

Amazing! The Mushroom Empanadas slap. And Rock n Rye is amazing! Would go back anytime!

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Gary H.

1 year ago

Tried this restaurant for the very first time. Very impressed with attentive service from Angie. The menu is diverse, and the meals generous and flavorful. The price point is well worth it. read more

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Monique A.

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I've been here 3 times (lunch, brunch and dinner) since they've opened. And each time I've had a great experience. The service has always been up to par and the food and drinks top tier. Some of my favorite menu items include the yucca fries, street corn salad, waffles, and the blood moon cowboy is a must if you're a fan of mezcal.This place should definitely be on your list! read more

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mark o.

1 year ago

Josh and Stevenson did an amazing job catering our event. Highly professional with a chill vibe, they prepared, served, cleaned with skill and class. The food, of course, was excellent. read more

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Shannon R.

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Honestly this isn't the type of food I usually go for but I was pleasantly surprised! It was raining so I ordered the Sancocho and it was delish! When I first saw it coming out I felt a little regretful that I hadn't ordered the onion soup, which was smaller, but that went out the window as soon as I had a bite! Service was average- no complaints. I wasn't paying attention when she asked if we would like dessert and my friends turned her down. My only regret! Because I'm sure their desserts are also fire! read more

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Laura W.

1 year ago

A non profit organization with farm to table food?!! What's not to like. The drinks are amazing as is the food. The people are friendly and good at making dietary adjustments or informing you about ingredients. It feels very upscale and it is a bit pricey but considering what you get and the outreach they do, it's worth it!! read more

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Alexandra M.

1 year ago

Delicious. Lots of options for different dietary preferences--all of them good. Nice service. They went out of their way, really kindly, to help someone in our party with limited mobility. read more

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Lauren N.

1 year ago

My parents and I had a wonderful experience at Fire by Forge! Everything from the food, to the ambiance, to the service, was great. We got the fried green tomatoes, the chicken pot pie, and the chicken wings. All were fantastic! I'd especially recommend the pot pie. I absolutely love the mission of this restaurant and am already planning my next visit back. read more

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Maria M.

2 years ago

My group of 4 stopped here for dinner be for a show at the Bushnell. It was a new experience for each of us and we all walked away very happy. The waitress was pleasant and helpful. She took the time to explain the restaurant's inspiring mission and we were so happy to be in support. I had the smash burger which was absolutely delicious and opted for the homemade chips that came with the sandwich. They had the perfect amount of kick. Friends in my party ordered the salads and the Mac n' cheese which they also enjoyed very much. The dirty martini was also excellent. I would have photos to post but we were too eager to dive in! No doubt we will be returning. read more

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Adrian G.

1 year ago

Great place with delicious food. Staff was good and they work with a good cause to help people in need.

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Harry S.

1 year ago

Good food. Can get busy so make reservations if you are on a schedule! Worth the wait otherwise

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Jeremy W.

2 years ago

Good restaurant with a good mission. All of our food was seasoned well and the ambiance of the restaurant great. Service was great as well. The rack of lamb could've had more than 2 pork chops but it was cooked and seasoned well. read more

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Choya Y.

2 years ago

Don't recommend. Horrible service they don't listen when you order your food and then blame you for it being wrong.

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Michael M.

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Fire by Forge is going to be a Hartford staple. Went there for Saturday Brunch and was delighted by the breadth of the menu. It has great options for morning libations, boozy or caffy. Great choices for the savory or sweet inclined and the service was informative and attentive. The charm of the old Billings forge lent a modern rustic touch. Duck confit poutine, Karrigan's cheddar onion biscuits with confit garlic, and ancient grains bowl w/added grilled chicken were absolutely superb. Cinnamon buns were also to die for. Can't wait to return. read more

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Faith F.

2 years ago

I could give this restaurant a 10, I would! We were a party of six and from the young woman who offered to valet our car right down to the person who bused our table, the service was outstanding! Angie, our server was knowledgeable about every dish and was patient with helping my husband navigate the menu with his dairy allergy. The food's creativity was only surpassed by its deliciousness (highly recommend the short ribs). To add to this exceptional dining experience is the mission behind this wonderful spot! You won't want to miss Fire by Forge! read more

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Mary Y.

3 years ago

Went here tonight to celebrate my son's 31st birthday. The food was excellent! The service was beyond excellent! The atmosphere was great! The staff was all very engaged and worked as a team. Even the bar staff was wonderful as we waited for our table and the drinks were very well made. read more

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SECOND TRY! I just noticed on FaceBook that the restaurant is closed tonight. After my last fiasco there with a closed kitchen, I decided to try again and made a reservation two weeks ago for tonight. There is no answer to my phone call and under the reservation site it stated that there are no reservations as it is closed. They are offering a 20% discount on a further reservation. Sorry, I am through playing games...the FaceBook info went online yesterday but no call yet. Won't be trying again! read more

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Vernette T.

2 years ago

I visit this restaurant often. I am always pleased to see the 5 star service is consistent! Adrian was my waiter tonight and he was kind, conversing, accurate with the order, timely and smiling all the time. An awesome member to have on your team! Wonderful job Adrian! Vernette read more

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Stu L.

3 years ago

Apparently tonight was a soft opening. We had dinner and their hours need to be updated on this site. Wouldn't know it was new as service, food etc was all excellent. Waters kept filled, finished plates cleared promptly and timing of service was on point Only things different were only drinks that could be ordered were from the cocktail menu and they didn't note they had beer available until we asked. Food was great, had soup of day (pork with pozole) and bone in pork chop with great char and cooked to order. Others had steak frites and salmon. All enjoyed their meals. Congrats to the team at Fire and Forge! Wishing you great success and we'll be back! read more

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Liza L.

2 years ago

Food was amazing, their mission is phenomenal. Please go there. You will not be disappointed, and parking is the best in Hartford.

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Emily L.

2 years ago

Service sucks, which is too bad because the food is always good. Ambiance is nice. But like I said service

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Denise B.

2 years ago

Easy 5 stars! Atmosphere is low light and moody, staff is friendly and accommodating and food is made with top notch ingredients for amazing flavor in every dish! We went to celebrate a birthday. From drinks and appetizers, to dinner and dessert (more drinks of course), I would highly recommend this place for any event or even just an intimate dinner. Affogato is a must try! You won't be disappointed, especially since it's made with their homemade ice cream and their own "Beens Beans" locally roasted beans aka espresso . I'm going back to try their espresso martinis. read more

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Sarah H.

1 year ago

A delightful find in Hartford! Fantastic food - I'm not really a chicken and waffles aficionado but to my surprise these were amazing! Crispy and so juicy with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Applause to a great mission for equity in employment and sustainable business practices read more

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Jen H.

3 years ago

This space is amazing. The food is extraordinary. And the mission is exceptional. Stop by for amazing waffles, a breakfast burrito that I would eat for any (and every) meal, or some oatmeal with fruit and granola. Everything we ordered was perfect. And the coffee is also spectacular! If you are looking for a place to relax while enjoying a morning coffee, breakfast, or a fantastic lunch, look no further. Join this amazing team for an amazing meal (or two, or ten)! You and your friends will be back for more! I promise! Side note - for the vegetarians out there, they have you sooooo covered!!! read more

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Went to Fire by Forge on a soft opening night. Excellent service and love their mission. Food was perfectly portioned and pricing was fair. Bar service was a little slower than our party would have liked but also understandable seeing that there were a lot of patrons there and it was a soft opening. I was hoping to order a Manhattan but we only had the option of ordering from their cocktail menu (hopefully full service bar once the restaurant is 100% ready!). I ordered the branzino and it was delicious and beautifully plated. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Grace M.

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I had lunch here + to go coffee. I love the mission and have eaten at the Kitchen many times in the past. I found the Kitchen pricing to be reasonable + good quality ingredients. I am giving 3 stars because of the high price of menu items + 18% service charge. I totally appreciate the service charge as a way to pay better wages + benefits, however the charge is added even to to go coffee orders which makes ordering coffee, cookies, pastries to go more expensive. The price point of menu items + 18% service charge makes this restaurant inaccessible to the neighborhood. The customers that can afford to eat here end up being legislators, lobbyists, state employees, non profit employees. Fire by Forge should consider including some lower priced options/ affordable grab and go items to make the restaurant more accessible to all. Fire by Forge could offer a discount to Hartford residents to make the restaurant more accessible. read more

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Suzanne A.

2 years ago

I had a work event and team dinner was here. Ambiance was asthetically pleasing, and music set the mood that we were in for a good experience. Reading about the owner who wanted to make this all about your community's ownership is an exceptional idea!! I will support and recommend to all those I know to try you. read more

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Angelica R.

2 years ago

I have ate here on two different occasions-- one for lunch and the other for brunch. Both times the service was amazing. Our waiter was attentive, kind and very informative. Nowwwwwww the food, it was better than I expected. Everything I had was so good! I highly recommend Fire x Forge not only for the quality and service but what they stand for. A Hartford gem. read more

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Service was good, food and food creations were very delicious! Ambiance was open, cool, friendly, comfortable. The drinks were delicious! Again, the customer service was helpful and came with a sincere smile. We will return and highly recommend this establishment! We're looking forward to returning! Keep up the great service and great grub! read more

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Samantha A.

2 years ago

Went on a night there was a show near by so they had a prefix menus as an option. It included an appetizer, main course and option to add on dessert. We opted to just order off the regular menu. We ordered the tostones nacho. The flavor of the pernil was good, but the tostones were a little soft and not crispy. I ordered the Mac and cheese with the pernil. It was great flavor but the pernil was a little over cooked in a mushy way. They have a fun drink menu. I ordered a dragonfruit cowboy which tasted great and had the right balance of alcohol and flavor. Inside there's a television screen that shows happy hour everyday from 4-6 and we were there at 5. I asked our waitress about the happy hour specials but she said they don't offer it when there's a show nearby. The place seemed chill and had great ambiance. Our waitress was busy but was attentive. Overall, we enjoyed our meals but nothing spectacular stood out. read more

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Gabrielle B.

2 years ago

My husband and I stopped here in a whim before a concert. Boy am I floored. The food is absolutely out of this world. For an appetizer we had spinach and cheese pupusas. PHENOMENAL. Smash burgers were great and the drink selection exotic. All of the staff were beyond polite and sweet. I can not recommend this place enough! read more

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Periple P.

1 year ago

It's a cool place and what they are doing as a nonprofit organization is great! For what's worth it the food is expensive. they charged us 18 percent for their mission and then waitress asked if we want to tip her separately because that 18 percent is not going to be hers although we were not going to leave without tipping here because she was a good Waitress but that 18 percent without knowing added on check was not cool. You will lose customers. read more

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Taylor K.

2 years ago

Good ambiance. Didn't LOVE my meal but didn't dislike it either. One of the waiters wore his pants below his ass cheeks and you could see his underwear and entire butt underneath. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I don't know how or why the managers were letting him get away with it without saying something. My waiter was fine but not exceptional service. He wasn't paying attention when my friend was trying to ask for something and he did not provide us the option to take our remaining French fries home, which I would have liked had he not taken my plate away before I could ask for one. My friends got the chicken soup (I can't remember the name of it) and the rice in their bowl was not fully cooked and the soup itself was mediocre at best. read more

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Bea F.

2 years ago

Came for Easter Brinch. Excellent food, excellent staff as well as delicious coffee. I will surely be returning. There is a parking lot for this restaurant so one doesn't have to look for street parking. The ambience is nice, but it was too loud in the dining room for my guest, so we were moved to the middle room. It was fine. There was also some weird smell in the back room. Don't know if it was metal polish or varnish or what but it was off putting. Perhaps that was a one-time smell. As I said, I will definitely be returning. The food was delicious. read more

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David W.

2 years ago

Excellent brunch. The cinnamon rolls were warm and the havios rancheros was very unique

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Sue V.

2 years ago

First time dining here with a friend, and we'll absolutely be back! To start, the service was outstanding. My attire tonight was more than casual due to not having time to change, and the staff completely overlooked that and treated me us nicely. Furthermore, after requesting clarity on a menu item, the manager himself came over and chatted with us. It was very unexpected and so appreciated. When I go for a drink with friends, we usually order a bunch of appetizers to share, to get different tastes and an idea about the place. The Chopped Salad we intended to share was presented in individual bowls for each of us, which was beyond thoughtful. It was delicious, packed with veggies, and perfectly seasoned vinaigrette. Pupusas were soft and filling was light and creamy - simply delicious. I did not try the mushroom empanadas as my belly was full of pork buns, but I was told they were scrumptious. My favorite were the Bao Buns. Quite frankly, they blew me away. They weren't the traditional dumpling type but generous portions of whole pieces of porkbelly in a soft bao bun taco-like shell. I'm obsessed. Gearing for Happy Hour next time, and an Uber, so we can indulge and stuff our bellies. read more

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Nick D.

1 year ago

Great food and atmosphere! Staff is kind and attentive! Highly recommended with a great a mission

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539 Broad St
Hartford, CT 06106
Frog Hollow
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What time does Fire by Forge open?

Fire by Forge opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Fire by Forge opens at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Fire by Forge opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Fire by Forge close?

Fire by Forge is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Fire by Forge closes at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Fire by Forge closes at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PMSat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Fire by Forge take credit cards?

Yes, Fire by Forge takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Fire by Forge have catering options?

Yes, Fire by Forge does have catering options.

Does Fire by Forge have a drive thru?

No, Fire by Forge does not have a drive thru.

Does Fire by Forge have a happy hour?

Yes, Fire by Forge has a happy hour.

Does Fire by Forge serve alcohol?

Yes, Fire by Forge serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Does Fire by Forge allow dogs?

Yes, Fire by Forge allows dogs.

Does Fire by Forge have TVs?

No, Fire by Forge does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Fire by Forge have bike parking?

Yes, Fire by Forge has bike parking.

Does Fire by Forge have outdoor seating?

Yes, Fire by Forge has outdoor seating options.

Does Fire by Forge have parking?

Yes, Fire by Forge has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Fire by Forge wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Fire by Forge is wheelchair accessible.

Does Fire by Forge have free WiFi?

Yes, Fire by Forge has free WiFi.

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Fire by Forge is a Pan-American-inspired, chef-driven, concept that includes a café, full-service restaurant, bar, and catering operation. Our restaurant features seasonal menus and sources fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible.

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Dining at Fire by Forge was a delightful experience; from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for the evening. The Tostones Nachos were an absolute revelation. Bursting with flavors and a Puerto Rican flare, they were a perfect start to the culinary journey that awaited me. The dish was filling and exuded a comforting essence. The combination of flavors in the pot pie was masterfully executed, showcasing the chef's skill. The Pumpkin Flan was a sweet and salty masterpiece, concluding the meal on a high note. The ambiance, calm and welcoming (granted, I went during early dinner hours), provided a fantastic setting for American fusion cuisine enthusiasts. Our waitress, Sam, added to the experience with her enthusiasm and insights into the restaurant's community commitment. Learning about the restaurant's big bet and how my patronage contributed to the local community left me with a sense of fulfillment. Although there's room for improvement in dish temperature consistency (the only plate that was room temperature was the tostones; everything else was piping hot), Fire by Forge stands out as a restaurant that goes beyond the plate, offering a remarkable dining experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a culinary journey with heart. read more

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I recently met a friend for brunch at Fire by Forge and loved it! I felt that the menu was reasonably priced. The restaurant was on the smaller side but had ample space between tables and sufficient parking. The staff was very friendly and great at communication. The menu was diverse enough that there were several things that sounded good. I ended up ordering the sweet potato hash and I really enjoyed my meal! A highlight was that they offer a full espresso menu and their latte was to die for. I really enjoyed my visit at Fire by Forge and would recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Karen L.

7 months ago

We arrived at the restaurant at 6:30 PM as a party of three. The host told us the wait would be 15 minutes, we ended up waiting a full hour to be seated. The service was fine, but the food was disappointing. Everything we ordered was way too salty, and definitely not worth the hype. To top it off, a 19% tip was automatically added to the check. That's ridiculous, especially considering the overall experience. I honestly don't understand how this place has a 4.5-star rating. Definitely not coming back. read more

Sandy D.

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Fire by Forge stands out not just for its delectable dishes but also for its commendable mission. The 19% "Compensation & Benefits" charge ensures staff are paid a living wage and have access to benefits, making dining here feel even better. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Fire by Forge is a must-visit for those seeking delicious food with a purpose. read more

Jennifer N L.

9 months ago

Fire by Forge is an absolute standout! From the first bite to the last, every dish is bursting with flavor and clearly crafted with quality ingredients. The menu strikes the perfect balance between creativity and comfort, offering something for everyone while keeping it fresh and exciting read more

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Farm to table restaurant. Very friendly staff. Good, moderately expensive food. And a lot of the proceeds go to a trust fund for the neighborhood. This is a replacement for fire box which folded during Covid. Not quite as good but up there and I definitely recommend it. read more

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The staff are wonderful. They are very polite and the place is very clean. The managers in there are wonderful especially Javon Mifflin always make sure that we will check up on and we had everything we needed. I recommend this place to everybody. read more

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I order from here at least once a week, and never have been disappointed! One of the only places I can say that is better than a home cooked meal. read more

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