Great experience. Sat at bar. Drinks were amazing. Service was excellent. Had a couple appetizers. Very good. Nice view from bar. Will be back. read more

Had dinner here. Ordered Braised Short Rib - "special". It came with gilled broccolini which was cooked dry (brown crowns) and the stalks were like rocks. The Yukon potatoes were nice and creamy but not hot. In addition, the balsamic candy jus oozed over all the plate and honestly, it was not a delightful addition. Would have been much better without it. The Short ribs were nice however nothing special and it also suffered from the "jus". My companion had a meal with the addition of fries which were also served cold (note: people like hot fries). Fish however was good but nothing to write home about. Service started good but soon degraded and the wait for the check took 20 minutes. There are better choices nearby read more

We went here for my husbands birthday and so happy we did! The restaurant is in a beautiful location with awesome views. We arrived early but our table was ready. We ate inside with a view of the open kitchen. We started with oysters on 1/2 shell so sweet and yummy. Each of us ordered something different. We were told we were ordering from summer menu and the fall would be in a couple of weeks. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive. Chicken Milanese was deli out. Loved it chicken was perfect. Others had braised short rib, both raved about the meal cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the filet along with corn bread which was sweet and savory. Filet again cooked perfect everything was hot and yummy. Definitely recommend but make reservations. read more

Beautiful building. Nice ambiance. Charcuterie platter was terrible. The waitress literally took it away while my wife was still picking at the assorted berries. No provalone, no peccorino romano. Bad choice. My potato encrusted cod was very good. My wife's crab pappardelle was so salty it was almost inedible and I like salt!! Not worth the trip. Don't bother. read more

Upon arrival, we were greeted immediately by our server Joe. He suggested the Jonah crab and rib eye, and we did not hesitate to order each of these dishes. All of our food came out in a timely manner and beyond our expectations. The rib eye was a beautiful lean cut of meat cooked to perfection, and the Jonah crab had juicy pieces of crab meat in a rich, creamy pesto sauce. The pasta was clearly handmade and fresh. Everything was presented with careful consideration and each bite was consistent along with our fabulous server Joe! read more

Forge & Vine - Rib eye steak (half eaten) and a courtesy wine tasting of Chianti ! - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

We had a lovely early dinner at Forge & Vine! Our server, Derek, was great. He made helpful suggestions & knew the menu well. He was attentive without hovering and anticipated our needs. Service was seamless, with nice details like crumbing the table & intentionally displaying the dessert spoons. Foodwise, all the proteins were cooked perfectly! Pork chop, shrimp, scallops. I don't like al dente veggies, and the soft, buttery cauliflower was great. The "on the house" sparkling water was a nice touch, as was the toasted focaccia (so good!). The orange butter was wonderful. I'd eat it by itself! The pork was delicious. This dish, however, was described as having "crispy fingerling potatoes", which they were not. We were really looking forward to a crispy spud! I could not figure out how the wine list was organized ( . . . sparkling, then I saw pinot noir, then France, Italy, & another country I think, & the last page was red varietals, if I remember correctly). I'm fairly new to wine appreciation, so maybe it's a format I'm not familiar with? We ordered the espresso crème brûlée, which was crème brûlée with chocolate covered espresso beans & warm mini donuts (beignets?). Each element was very tasty, but as a traditionalist, I don't know if the beans & donuts "fit" with c.b. We look forward to visiting again! read more

Excellent food, good service, good vibe. Recommended and will go back when in the area.

My boyfriend and I went to dinner here. Ambience was nice and servers were also. Dinner was great. We split a steak and it was cooked perfect! Loved their fries also! Definitely will come again. read more

This place is delicious. Variety of menu options and I love the seasonal food items. A little expensive but worth every penny. Even the delivery food is fantastic. read more

Although the restaurant was busy on Halloween, it wasn't terribly noisy. High ceilings absorbed the sound. My husband and I shared the 32 oz Ribeye. It was cooked to perfection and I will definitely order it again. read more

I went to Forge and Vine for Cinco de Mayo last night. I made the reservation 3 days in advance because I received an email promoting Cinco de Mayo. They promised a special menu. I was looking forward to it. My reservation was at 6:15 the menu was supposed to be available until 8 pm. They were out of the specials except for dessert and margaritas. I am a member of the restaurant industry. Don't promote a special menu and market it if you have no intention of having enough. I was informed this happens a lot on special holidays so don't waste your time at Forge and Vine for holidays line Easter, Christmas, New Year's you'll probably be disappointed. read more

We have been to the Forge & Vine a few times for special occasions. It usually is very good. Tonight, it was mediocre. I had the pecan encrusted salmon it was very dry and tasteless. My cocktail, the Forged Gold, was weak and tasted like lemonade. My husband's braised short rib was tender and very good, but the carrots were very hard and not cooked. In the past, we were always served bread and olives before the dinner but not this time. The service was great! Our waitress was very personable. We usually don't mind paying the more high end prices for a good meal, but this time it really wasn't worth it! Disappointed!! read more

Three stars for the oysters. Flatbread was complete disappointment. I had better a corporate cafe for lunch. The Oso bucco is just wrong. Don't leave the bone out and then shred it for me into the pasta. read more

Forge & Vine - Shredded pork. Suppose to be Oso bucco. - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

I'd definitely recommend making reservations if you're coming on a weekend evening. We had the calamari, osso bucco tagliatelle, sage and cranberry cornbread, duck fat potatoes, and the spice cake. All were fantastic! As the servers were walking around with different plates, we kept talking about wanting to try it (fried chicken sandwich, salmon, pork, etc.). There's also seasonal beverages to try. There's plenty of parking and also outdoor seating. read more

Excellent on all fronts. Super nice staff, cozy dining room, partitions between tables and delicious food and cocktails. I loved my cinnamon sangria, and the pork chop was fabulous. My friend got the swordfish which I've never really liked historically but it was also a winner. The corn bread side was tasty and the spice cake with bourbon ice cream was also a hit. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food and service! Lovely atmosphere and friendly bar. The tenders always offer you a taste of the beer or wines you are trying to decide on. The quality of the food is well worth the drive if it seems out of your way, 3 cuts way above average! You might pay more but if you want excellence it's worth the $. read more

Love this place! One thing I would suggest is to try to do something about the noise level in the 4 seasons room. Noise abatement would make the room much more enjoyable... it is very loud. That said, the service, food and ambiance of Forge & Vine is top notch and we can't wait to return. We had the beef carpaccio and roasted cauliflower for starters and both were amazing. I was told he espresso martini was excellent. The seared scallops were excellent as was my wife's shrimp cocktail. Our server, Sarah was outstanding! Aside from the noise level, which can be easily remedied, we had a great evening and can't wait to come back. read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere. My friend and I were impressed with their wine list as well as their seafood offerings. Gorgeous view, if you're seated outside or by the window. Looking forward to visiting again, and re-ordering their scallops read more

Forge & Vine - Seared Diver Scallop (GF) - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

Such a great local option. The food is great. Wait staff is even better and the cool atmosphere tops it all off

Everything was great, short ribs were of a very high quality and service was above average. The server Ethan was very knowledgeable and efficient especially when it came to a last minute adjustment we asked for. The grill area is a sight to see read more

Forge & Vine - Baby Back Ribs - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

This was a place we always enjoyed going for a great meal. We went back Friday afternoon. What a disappointment. The food was horrible and now way overpriced. The drinks were bad too. Smaller glasses and more ice. The whole time we were there, all we could hear was some idiot in the kitchen barking out orders to the kitchen staff. Even the bartender apologized to us. I couldn't believe it. I loved this place and now I won't go back. read more

We had dinner last night the ambiance is great even being busy wasn't loud at all service was nice we sat at the bar where the bartender was very nice the bar back was extremely busy in front of us and very frustrated making us jumping a couple of times food is good we had a short ribs and a salmon with an appetizer salmon was dry and the fennel had no taste overwhelmed from the other ingredients we will go back to try it again read more

Forge & Vine - Balsamic Glazed Short Rib (GF) - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

I really wanted this place to be better. Our reservation was at 8:45 (earliest they could seat us unless we wanted to eat at 5:00pm). After we sat down no one approached us about water or drinks until 9:05pm. The waitress who approached us informed us that she wasn't out waitress but would bring over bread and water. Another 10 minutes later she returned with bread and water. At about 9:20pm our actual waitress took our drink orders and we asked to put in our food order too cause with this service we figured it would take a while for food to arrive. The drinks and food were good but the best part of the meal was the carrot cake. read more

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Forge and vine was quick to rectify the situation and generously I might ad. I look forward to giving it another go sometime soon, I will repost my experience when I do! read more

Decided to try this place out with my dad's 50th birthday. We had to wait 2 hours and 15 minutes just to be seated! Good thing there was a great view in front of the restaurant where we could take pictures and kill time. Once we got seated, I ordered the lobster tagliatelle (10/10), my sister ordered the hamburger(9/10, can't mess up a hamburger), mom ordered the steak and parmesan fried (disappointed because the steak was fatty and chewy, not cooked to her specification). Overall, the food was less than amazing and overpriced. read more

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We sat outside, beautiful view. Flatbread pizza was good as was the fish taco. The spicy chicken sandwich was a real disappointment. It was tasteless & overpriced. More crust than meat & not spicy. We also ordered a Caesar salad & some of the lettuce had noticeable brown spots. Not sure we'll be going back. read more

Been there twice now. By chance got the same waitress, Lauren. She is knowledgeable with the menu and able to accommodate difficult dietary issues with the kitchen seamlessly. Very personal and attentive. We will be asking for her tables in the future. The food speaks for it self, wonderful and innovative. Looking forward to returning again. read more

One of my fav restaurants in the area. The atmosphere is really nice and the food and drinks are always great!

Hands down our favorite local restaurant. The views are absolutely stunning any time of year, so try and get there before sunset if you can, to really take it all in. I highly recommend making a reservation for the dining room, but we're frequently at the bar and can get in after a short or no wait (usually). This is a great place for an event like anniversary or valentines, but we are usually here once a week for at least a quick drink and an app. The food is always great, and diverse with a rotating menu to keep things interesting (just wish they'd bring back the amazing bolognese ). We adore the staff. From management; Ryann is sweet, accommodating, and helpful, to the bartenders, who are quick and knowledgeable about various drinks as well as the menu...look for Dave, Nicole , Mark and Trish, they'll take great care of you! In the dining room we can always count on Joe, Sarah, Dan or Riley to be a cheerful and attentive addition to our experience. Truly, everyone is wonderful. read more

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Came here for Friday night dinner shortly after 5 with no reservations and it was very packed however I think we got the best seat which was the "chef's table". I would recommend making a reservation since it is a very popular place to dine at. There were 3 of us and we got to sit on the table counter which overlooked the chef and the open kitchen. It was a great distance and did not even feel hot. They provided great service and food tasted very fresh. I ordered the salmon entree and it had the perfect texture and flavor. The interior and exterior of the restaurant is beautifully done and overlooks a mass of greenery. read more

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Came here before and during the pandemic a couple of times and it was delicious. But went in June 2021 and couldn't believe how the portions shrunk (cheese platter, mussels, etc) compared to how they used to be, especially given the high prices. The presentation lacked as well. Trying to be understanding given the economy, but was very disappointed in the overall experience. read more

Best dining experience I've had in years. Went to dinner for my father-in-law's birthday. Service was excellent without pretension. Loved the ambiance and the open kitchen. I have celiac disease and finding places that are both knowledgeable about gluten and offer a variety of GF options can be difficult. This place was both and GF options were clearly marked on the menu, which I appreciate. The warm GF bread pretty much made my day. I had the salmon, which was so good I can't stop thinking about it. Great flavor profile and cooked to perfection. My husband had the pork chop and my FIL had the osso bucco, both of which were fabulous. I can't wait for our next visit! read more

This place has really come into it's own, to the point where I would consider it a world-class restaurant. My wife and I had dinner there recently and it was truly exceptional. The wood grilled oysters as a starter were killer good! The Berkshire pork chops may have been the best pork chops we've ever had. The Hummingbird cake for desert was so good we ordered another to take home for our kids to try. We ended the evening in the Adirondack chairs on the lawn with glasses of wine in our hands overlooking the sunset light illuminating castle on top of Gibbet Hill. It doesn't get much better than that! read more

We chanced upon this restaurant when staying at the Groton Inn. It was a Monday night and although not completely packed there was a very healthy crowd in what we learned was their slowest night in weeks on the first official Monday of Summer in this October opened restaurant. Slow was not slow by any standard. One can tell this is the restaurant to be at in/around the surrounding area. The restaurant is worth the trip to Groton alone with yummy, tender beef short ribs, wonderful shrimp linguine, and what should be if, he or she is not, an award winning pastry and desert chef. They also have a good selection of local raw oysters. There is a well selected wine menu with wines from all regions at varying price points. The mint ice cream made with real mint and tasting like an ice cream version of Mint Julep less the bourbon is a desert to die for. The carrot cake was moist and presentation was great. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made for a nice meal. As an additional tip for the young and old at heart the adjacent Groton Inn is a lovely venue and the "Inn" portion belies the very fresh, current rooms. Great success is wished to both of these adjacent businesses. We hope our travels bring us back at some point to these environs to enjoy another lovely night and evening! read more

I finally got to eat here after much anticipation. I'm sorry to say the experience was sub par. The physical restaurant is really beautiful and top notch. Unfortunately the food doesn't come close to matching that standard. I had salmon which was accompanied by parsnips and fennel cole slaw. Salmon was fine, but not superior. Parsnips were terrible, just bleah, no seasoning, undercooked. Fennel cole slaw was mushy with no flavors other than fennel. My husband had steak on a bed of swiss chard. The steak was OK, again nothing superior, and the swiss chard was full of grit. Ya gotta really rinse that before cooking/serving! There's much else I could write about (like that bread, hard, which would benefit from a great olive oil, but instead you're give a miniscule amount of butter to share among too many people) but these are the high (low?) points. I was hopeful for a great alternative to Gibbet Hill in Groton. I love Gibbet Hill with its excellent atmosphere and top notch food, but it can be hard to get a reservation. Unfortunately Forge & Vine is not that alternative. read more

We went for our anniversary and waiter got it wrong wishing us happy birthday. Waiter, said "oh well" Maybe because we were 2 guys? Anyway, to the food. The calamari which we could see was sent back twice, arrived over cooked and almost burnt. The Bolognese was good, but I've had better. The short Rib was tasty. Overall a nice vibe. And not with much choice, we'll give it another try. read more

I love the atmosphere of this restaurant. I enjoy the excellence of presentation and preparation of fresh and local ingredients. The occasional adjustments in the menu so that you are never bored or without an option when it comes to trying something new and amazing. I also find the Chef's table to be a fabulous balance of interaction with personable and highly trained chef's with the opportunity to taste and try new things that they prepare right in front of you. I'd go every night if I had the opportunity. read more

Delicious meal! No reservation on a Saturday evening, but we were able to snag seats at the Chef's Table, a counter that faces the open kitchen. My second visit here, and I will definitely return when I'm in the area. We had the Mexican Street Tacos with cod, the Country Ribs, Lobster Corn Chowder, and Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes. Service was excellent. Makes me wish I lived closer. Menu has so many yummy-sounding dishes. read more

PLEASE READ if you are management UPDATED review This was our second time here and we were so excited, but left somewhat disappointed and will not be returning for some time. I'll just list out the reasons why below... There are only a few things customers want when dining out that will keep them happy and coming back even if the food is just okay: Drinks when you sit down, Timely and correct food delivery, and refills (Especially alcohol). I am not just trolling on Yelp, all my reviews are given in hopes of bettering the restaurant so we all have good places to eat out... 1) We were seated and it took almost 20 minutes to get drinks (Soda and Iced Tea) 2) Waitress took another 10 to take our order, in which we ordered everything at once so we could clear the table of menus 3) Apps came out slowly and oysters came out after apps, which is backwards 4) We have been sitting for over 30 minutes with no food, the table next to us sits and has 3 apps and drinks within 10 minutes. Very frustrating. I get it if they know someone, but still annoying when you've been waiting 30 min 5) Our cornbread order was never put in and came out once we were half way done our meal 6) Ordered the chocolate pudding for our child, they brought a sundae instead 7) A few additional things to point out: The tables and chairs slide VERY easily on the floor and I saw multiple people have the tables push out on them almost spilling everything on the table... Very cramped area and the waitresses can't even maneuver to get around... For a place that charges a lot, customers expect a well trained staff that are familiar with the menu and give good service (Waitress could not tell us which oysters were which). I hope things get better here. I did notice they now have unsweetened iced tea which people complained about when first opened. Original review below.. Great menu, great atmosphere, tasty food, clean bathrooms.... First time here, and for a week old restaurant they seem to have worked out the kinks. We had a good experience from when we walked in to when we devoured our desserts and left with big bellies. All the food was very good, and we plan on going back many times to taste everything. Wood fired grill makes a big difference in flavor. Also, a bonus for me, was being able to see some football on the TV in the bar area. One recommendation for the owners if they are reading yelp reviews: Please make your iced tea unsweetened. I heard many customers mention this as well. Otherwise, keep up the good work and you will do very well! PS. Better than Gibbet Hill. They should be scared read more

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My wife and I have eaten here twice. Each time the food is amazing and the scenery inside and out is outstanding. Top choice in places to eat when going out in the area. read more

Forge & Vine - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts