Loved the idea behind the restaurant and how they help with the community! the food was absolutely delicious, and ambiance is super cool! our waitress was super kind and lovely as well! read more

Fire by Forge - Brazed chicken - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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This place is such a gem! The food is absolutely delicious. The fried green tomatoes were crunchy and an amazing starter to our meal. They had great drinks from an award winning bartender. The service was excellent as well! This place pays all the employees a livable wage without the need for tips which is so refreshing and makes for a great dining experience too. read more

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Fire byForge is a wonderful restaurant, with great menu, service and bar. The place is well decorated with outside patio option. Loved it after work with co-workers and friends. read more

Fire x Forge is such a great experience. The build itself is gorgeous, the foot is outstanding, and the mission is amazing. Highly recommend for a group to share many different things to try as much as possible. read more

Ambiance was great we came at a time where they were transitioning from lunch to dinner about to close down but they didn't kick us out. We didn't feel rushed or anything when they first sat us down we were in a more crowded area and we asked could we be moved to another room and they did we were the only people in that room we had quiet and we were able to talk and have fun. We ordered different meals than we would typically order. We tried three different dishes. They were all very good. I loved the duck poutine but I didn't actually like the duck lol but I'm always up to try something new. Nevertheless, it was still a great experience. The waitress was so nice and the restaurant was clean! read more

Fire by Forge - *Chicken & Waffles * Huevos Rancheros * Sunnyside Duck Poutine - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Great food! Great service! A great concept...a not for profit restaurant to help folks overcome economic barriers. Refreshing drinks and perfectly done beef rib, Mac n cheese with deliciously juicy and crispy fried chicken. Tostones nachos for appetisers and even the homely smash burger with perfectly seasoned fries...made our day!! Dessert was pumpkin flan...amazing too! read more

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I like the concept but my meal was extremely disappointing. Had the mahi mahi chiffa which was described as being prepared in a ginger and scallion sauce with crispy purple potatoes. It arrived in a bland watery liquid that only had black pepper taste. It was accompanied by two sad sprigs of broccolini and two pieces of buttered toast-no potatoes. The fish was tiny and dry. And all that for $30 plus 20% gratuity included. read more

Very cute inside, service was decently quick and we never had empty waters. I love the function behind this restaurant and that it is helping the community with different employment, teaching, and outreach (grocery) programs. Not to mention there wasn't a bad bite of our meal, the food choices were eclectic and all tasted great. read more

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I feel like I've been in a restaurant rut lately and I'm happy to report that Fire By Forge has pulled me out of that rut with their incredible food and cocktails. I dined at Fire By Forge for New Year's Day brunch with my husband and a few friends and I happy to say that it was one of the best meals we've all had in a very long time. We started with a round of cocktails, I went with the Jalisco Cantarito which was exactly the refreshing, tasty brunch beverage I was looking for. For my meal I chose the FxF Smashburger which was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was juicy, flavorful and the perfect size to devour the entire thing in probably less than ten minutes. My friends all enjoyed their meals as well and the Huevos Rancheros and cinnamon buns were the biggest hits amongst the group. The service was phenomenal as someone was constantly checking on us throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is bright, open and very welcoming. I cannot wait to return for dinner and to try more delicious menu items. read more

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My friend recommended this restaurant for Saturday brunch, and after reviewing their menu online I agreed it looked good! We arrived around 10 and were able to be seated on their shaded outdoor patio right away. The menu had all the classic brunch items, as well as some more unique offerings. They had an extensive cocktail list and a few mocktail options as well. I ordered the avocado toast and pomegranate mule, and my friend ordered the Croque Madame and the Rose of Capilla cocktail. They ended up bringing our food and drinks at the same time, and we were both very happy with what we ordered. I especially liked the pomegranate mule, I thought it had some nice spices and a complex flavor overall. At the end of our meal, they brought the check which included an 18% service charge. I appreciated how they had this listed online and on the menus, and how the check itself explained what it was for. Overall, I'm glad I had an opportunity to try this great brunch spot while visiting the area! read more

Fire by Forge - Avocado Toast and pomegranate mule - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We were in the area for an event and were attracted by the restaurant's unique mission -- but we'll be coming back for the delicious food. The fries were just perfect, the smashburger and vegetarian entree were great -- we were too full to try dessert but won't make that mistake next time. Our server Adrian made it extra special - answering questions about the different parts of the organization with a smile and great charm. We've already planned a trip back with additional people despite living an hour away. read more

Ok, the food is next level good. Luckily I went with my family and we all shared a sample of our dishes so we could try more of the menu. The duck, superb. The short ribs, amazing. The steak was out of this world flavorful. Our server was spot on with her recommendations and we were not disappointed with our order. The whole atmosphere was laid back yet professional and I can't wait to go back. read more

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I cannot rave about this resteraunt enough! The food was amazing I had the avocado toast and my mom had the waffle with granola. The food was high quality and delicious. They also had THE BEST Latte I have had in years, the Honey Bee Latte. They came out with little designs on the top and everything. My favorite part was the fact that the resteraunt runs a second chance job training program. The staff was very friendly and open about their mission and goals. Definitely will be sharing this place with everyone. read more

Fire x Forge is a wonderful find in the Frog Hollow neighborhood. We had breakfast there. The food was was excellent, and staff even betterm read more

Fire by Forge - Bar area - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Excellent food, great idea to support the community. Phenomenal service. Definitely will be back to support the goal. read more

I finally made it to this restaurant after my all time favorite restaurant Firebox closed. The ambiance is beautiful and very welcoming. The staff were attentive and very nice as well. I started off with a mocktail which unfortunately was not great and my date ordered a cocktail which also wasn't to their liking. After being a bit nervous after drinks, the food was AMAZING. We ordered the biscuits which were TOP NOTCH and maybe the best I've had. We then had the pork belly bao buns that were the BEST dish we ordered that night. The pork belly was cooked PERFECTLY and the flavor combo was spot on. I heard the tostones nachos were great but they weren't for me. My date really liked it. For a main dish, we split the short rib which was also great (not quite as tender as I prefer) but flavors on point as well. Lastly we ordered the banana pudding which was delectable. All in all the food was pretty damn good and I will definitely be back! read more

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Food was interesting and delicious. Service excellent. A great experience supporting a worthy endeavor.

Food s great, menu updates as season progresses, full bar with standards, as well as updated cocktails that taste good and make sense.

I've been dying to try this place out and we decided to do brunch last Saturday. We started with coffee. I ordered a coffee and my husband ordered the Dulce De Leche latte. I think the waitress goofed and gave me a latte (based on the price) but I was ok with that. The waitress told us they have their own brand of coffee...it was delicious. Then I ordered the Tacu Tacu Bowl and my husband ordered the FXF Smash Burger and added bacon. It came with French fries. My bowl was very flavorful. My husband loves his burger but the star of the show were the fries I have to say. They were cooked perfectly and the best fries I've ever had. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. I love McDonald's fries but these were better. The concept of the restaurant is to hire and train people that have had difficulties obtaining a job/career. I can't wait to try their Happy Hour one of my favorite things. read more

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First time going here and I'll continue coming back. Staff were absolutely amazing, accommodating, and knowledgeable. This is also a great place to learn how to work in the restaurant industry as they're partnered with a culinary school next door. Very cool. Food was top notch and very creative. The drinks actually had booze in them. 11/10, will be back! read more

I visited Fire by Forge to try the wings, which were delicious. I got an order to go, but I can tell this was a classy, nice place to dine. From what I saw during my pickup, it was very clean and cozy. The person that took my order was very kind and inviting. I plan to go back soon for Happy Hour. read more

Love love love everything about this place. It's worth the drive, money and empty stomach!

I came in here after running the Hartford marathon. There was plenty of seating available. The bartender and staff were very friendly and offered suggestions for food. I ended up ordering a Smash burger and fries - it really hit the spot. They also had a good draft beer selection. read more

Fire by Forge - FxF Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Heard good things about this place so wanted to try them out. I came for brunch on a Sunday it was a bit rainy outside and a lot of events going on in the area so thankfully not too packed. We went able to be seated right away. For my main dish I got the huevos rancheros. For the dish they had the eggs on the tostones both were very bland. So of course I added all the sauces on it that you can see in the description and even after adding everything it still tasted very bland. So was not impressed with that dish and wouldn't order it again. I tried the banana bread French toast which was definitely more banana bread than French toast but it was moist and I did enjoy the flavor. I also got to that the chicken stew. I thought the flavor of that was pretty good however there were 2 pieces of chicken and mostly potatoes... would like a little more consistency with each pour of the stew. My friend thought the chicken and waffles were just ok. But she really enjoyed the vegan burrito, she thought that was the best dish. I like the inside atmosphere and vibe. I would like to come back and give them a chance on the dinners because I like the selections they give. I did enjoy the coffee. And staff was friendly. I also like that there was a Parking lot and street parking read more

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I was lured in because they had partnered with a Chaos Kitten Club to have a meet and greet with kittens in need of home. After cooing over the kittens we headed inside for lunch. The decor inside is beautiful and high end with a great wood burned map of Connecticut on one wall. Our waitress was the best! The service was timely, efficient, and friendly. The restaurant is part of Forge City Works. This means the restaurant is part of a job training program for adults who face barriers to employment. It is a great cause. The free pickled veggie started was perfect for the hot summer day. My girlfriend got the lobster roll special and loved it. I kept stealing her in-house chips because they were so good! I got the poke bowl which was fine if bland. It needed more fish, more sauce, and more kick. That was on me, I should have gone with my initial instinct and ordered the burger because it looked amazing. Cheers, Edward read more

Fire by Forge - The beautiful old brick exterior. - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Came here today for a dinner with some friends & we absolutely loved it! We are Muslim so we only eat halal meat and they are so accommodating to our needs. We got the chicken because it was halal ( as said by the staff and their menu online) this is so nice to see in an American restaurant and we appreciate it. Also they were able to make us Mocktails no alcohol drinks! The food was really good Mac and cheese was amazing made to perfection as well as the chicken so soft and flavor was there! We also loved the smokey fries so yummy. The restaurant was also very nice , very large and beautiful outdoor seating. read more

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New HALAL spot found. We stumbled upon this place due to a IG post by someone else. Contacted and confirmed that they do have halal chicken, which is also disclosed on their menu. We made reservations and headed there right away. Parking was easy upfront, staff was super friendly, ambience and food was great. The flavor was spot on and the hostess, the person we made reservations with all stopped by to make us feel welcomed and greet us. The one young lady who made our reservations, I won't try to spell out her name and mess it up, came over and had a nice conversation with us. Knew about halal certifications and even said if there's more community interest, they get halal beef and steaks too. Love this new spot and can't wait to go back. read more

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Amazing birthday Lunch! If you like tacos and old fashioned HIGHLY RECOMMEND. There old fashioned might seem sweet to others but I found it to be perfect to my liking! read more

Gorgeous spot. Great food and service. The tostones nacho had a complex and amazing flavor profile. If you like mussels their's and a must. The broth has tremendous flavor, the mussels were plump and the sourdough was a great complement to the dish. Oh, yeah. The Pisco Sour was a delight. read more

Fire by Forge - Poached Pear Pisco Sour - ¡Me gusta! - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Spent Valentine's Day here, and it was top-tier! Amazing food, impeccable service, and the perfect vibe for a special occasion. Highly recommend! read more

My teenage daughter and I went for brunch. Everything was delicious. Staff was pleasant. The vibe was calm- it was busy but you still felt like you could be in your own conversation. Definitely will be back! read more

The best meal I have had in over a year. I got the duck and the wife got the chicken and waffle off the brunch menu. Amy was our server and she was awesome as well. We had our 2 year old daughter and they were amazingly accommodating to her. Nice relaxing environment with a great mission. read more

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Love this spot the contribute a lot to the community I feel like everyone should try it a least once to support

I made a last minute reservation for a large group (15+) and everything went so well. The staff helped me easily make the booking, and also made sure the pre fixe menu would include halal chicken. The food was amazing, so delicious and flavorful. I especially loved the salmon and the butterscotch cookies. So good! The group had such a great time, enjoying both the ambiance and the food. read more

LOVE Fire by Forge! I am from Massachusetts, a subscriber to the Bushnell and come to FXF after every show! Love the whole vibe! Food , service, cocktails (Susie is an award winning bartender). All this and they are mission driven! I would love to recreate this model in Western MA! Keep doing what you do! read more

Service was terrific burger was amazing soup fantastic and they have parking . I what else do ya need?

service was good, food was good, the wait time was ridiculous, and let's not even talk about the hidden fees. 5% "donation" for students? That's code for "the customer pays for our tax write off". If they really cared about students they would pay the ones working there a livable wage instead of again putting that on the customer. 14% of benefit's and equity? what does that even mean. I want a break down of where that money is going and that it's not just going to the house. Our waiter said it was to pay the staff... isn't that the restaurants responsibility. And then on top of it all the waiter (very nicely and politely) mentions that any tip would be appreciated. Hun... the tip was charged already and non of it goes to you. Not sure how anyone is letting this slide. we left the 20% wondering if that all goes to out waiter or if they're skimming off that too with a tip pool... read more

Have been here twice in the last month and am so happy to have found a solid spot to eat near work. Their mission is amazing and something I absolutely want to continue to support. The interior design and decor are beautiful. Really classy yet cozy at the same time. There is seating at the front of the house near the bar/coffee bar area and then a lot of seating further back. I was surprised by how large the space is! They also have an outdoor area. Services is great- everyone is helpful and friendly and I really like the general vibe. Between my two visits I tried several different things and I will say my favorites were the tostones "nachos," the Cubano and the tacu tacu bowl. I didn't love the yucca fries mostly because of the sauce on top. The cocktails were delicious! I had the passion fruit pisco sour which was very tasty and perfectly refreshing for a hot summer day ! We picked up some of the cookies and pastries on the way out. The snickerdoodle cookies were the BEST! So soft and perfect in flavor. The alfajores were okay and the quesadilla salvadorena was also just okay. I think the quesadilla salvadorena would be very good warm served with ice cream though, maybe I'll try that at the table next time rather than from the coffee bar as a takeaway option. Will definitely come back and would like to try their breakfast and dinner options! read more

Fire by Forge - Tostones "nachos"- really tasty! - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I came here with my girlfriend passing through from New York to get to Foxwoods Casino area. Thought I'd pay this restaurant a visit trying to meet one of the elites from Hell's Kitchen Season 6 Van. Upon being seated, the waitress was kind enough to make some recommendations and provide quick service. The food was unbelievably good, we ordered the Steak with Chimichurri, the Chifa Braised Cod, and Van's Foie Gras from the signature dish challenge from his time on Hell's Kitchen. For dessert we had the deconstructed Banana Cream Pie and Chocolate Lava Cake which was a really good way to finish off the meal. From start to finish, we have no complaints. If I had to make a complaint(Not a real complaint, just a slight bummer), it was not being able to meet Van, because he was attending a wedding for that weekend. However the waitress was able to get in contact with him and reached out back to me through showing me a video. Hopefully, I get to pass by one day and shake the man's hand. To wrap this up, I'd definitely come back to try the other things on the menu we missed. read more

Love the food. Banana cream pie flavor was really strong, which isn't bad just an unexpected first bite. Also don't understand why there was so much cream. Wondering why there wasn't a scoop of ice cream included, though i guess i should've a scoop on the side. I'll give it a 4.5 rounded up to 5 read more

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