Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Amazing food. Prices to be expected. I'd definitely recommend

This is my new favorite area restaurant. The atmosphere is incredible - the space is open and modern. We had the lobster gnocchi, a salad and flatbread. All very good. Service was excellent as well. Tucked away in a quaint setting. read more

Beautiful views, great service, and a perfect addition to Groton. Great spot to bring visiting family so that they can see the farms and the hill and views. Wine selection and drinks are very good. Would love them to publish their cocktail menu though- like an espresso martini. They may have done that by now. Burger is excellent. read more

went to forage and vine mid October. We are surprised at the prices; $45 for the hanger steak other entrées were similarly priced. The decor is nice, modern, and our main server was personable and good. The person who actually brought our food was not well trained. She didn't bother to move the appetizer plate and just left the entrée plate hanging on the side of the table. Most importantly, the cauliflower appetizer was way over cooked and the flavors were mushy as wel. lFrom its description, with Korean, fermented, bean and chili paste, it should've had a lot of zip. But it was just boring. The hanger steak did not appear to actually be a hanger cut; I ordered it cooked medium (because when I order medium rare, which is what I like, I always get raw) but it came out rare. I didn't send it back because I knew it would then be over cooked. Instead of having a nice blend of Mexican/Yucatán spices, it was mostly just very salty on the outside. Overall, not worth the price - with tip and one beer, $80. read more

We've been looking forward to trying the Forge and Vine since it opened. We finally got the chance last Saturday. I got the last reservation, which was at 4pm. Here's the funny part. It was my husband and my anniversary but I was also meeting a friend later. Long story short my husband and I took 4-6 and my friend took his place 6-9. Yes, we were there all night! Both sittings were worth it. We are all vegetarian and I'm almost vegan and totally gluten free! They were super accommodating to our seating changes and our food needs. I recommend this place for vegetarians and gluten sensitive people. They have GF flatbreads with great and interesting topping choices. We ordered family style. We shared the pressed watermelon salad. Whoah what a burst of flavor. Great execution. We ordered a battery from the side dishes menu and this selection is a hidden gem. For $6 you get a meal size vegetable-based plate of deliciousness. The stuffed yam provided a perfect blend of local fall: yam, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese. I've traveled near and far and never had roasted corn with the whole cilantro as a garnish. Great idea! The roasted corn was a hit by all. We also got the corn bread. A whole lot of yummy comfort food packed there. That served as dessert. We appreciated the use of local and seasonal ingredients + drinks menu. Another mention is that we saw people of all ages and a few families and we appreciated the positive, friendly vibe in this local setting. The view of the rolling hills is Amazing. Half worth the trip just for that. We'll go again soon! read more

An absolutely fantastic meal'm from start to finish, everything was excellent. We had the burrata, mussels and tuna tartare as appetizers, followed by the short rib and potato-crusted cod. And the chèvre cheesecake was insanely delicious! It has a wonderful rustic vibe that's perfect for a casual dinner or a festive occasion. read more

Great food. Great FRIENDLY staff(much more so than Gibbet Hill Grill next door to them). Dessert was spectacular. I am DEFINITELY going back. Not expensive but not cheap- well worth every penny you spend read more

The best in town. Love watching the chefs work their magic- my fiancé loves it here. They know how to do steak!

Just middle of the road. 2nd time here. 1st time much better only a month ago. Seated us in a poor spot and restaurant only half full, food was ok, but too blah. Service was just OK, took over 10 minutes to get drinks. Flies also trapped inside restaurant, need to address that. Won't be back for a while. Plenty of other places in the area to try out. read more

Went last night and loved it! The view is incredible and the food is good. We sat on the deck which is first come first serve so get there early or prepared to wait. I got lobster avocado toast and it was SO delicious! Hubs got the burger and sweet potato fries and of course I stole some. Yummy! The burger comes with a tasty aioli sauce. Good grilled bun too. This place is a Great addition to Groton my only wishes is they had more meals between $10-20 dollars and cocktails $10 or less. For the area it is a bit on the pricier side. I will definitely be back though! read more

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Overall it was a good experience. Critiques: When we walked in we waited a handful of minutes while they cleared our table. During our wait we watched a chef from the kitchen walk over to the bar with her gloves on, grab a check and go back to the food area. Never rewash her hands or change gloves before returning to the line. Touched her glasses numerous times with same said gloves then proceeded to grab food and plates and continue on her way. My wife and I are both from food service and found this to be unsanitary. I ordered the steak rare. I got close to medium. We did leave the table for 5 minutes and were told that the steak stayed under the heat lamp. Sure, you can blame me yet a heat lamp isn't cooking it from rare to almost medium in that short of time. I ate it anyway. It is very tight in there. Had to dance through tables to get to ours. Pros: Our server was excellent. Attentive the entire time. Drinks filled when empty. Checked in on time. My wife had the short ribs and we got a side of the poutine. The poutine was fantastic. Short ribs were very good. We were not charged for our dessert due to my steak issue even though we didn't send it back. Had the bombe for dessert. Very sweet but that didn't stop us from eating most of it. Advice: Get a reservation for sure. Prepare to be on top of your neighboring table. Raw bar is good. Go for the sides as an add on to your meal. read more

Ended up leaving after waiting 20 minutes for the promised cocktail waitress to show up. We were prepared to wait for bar seats, and be patient, but not after seeing other guests start to do the vulture dance to belly up to the bar. Seemed disorganized overall. Also think the bread table placement is just gross - everyone walking by doesn't seem sanitary. Headed to Great Road Kitchen instead. read more

Very good restaurant. We were here for dinner, the food is awesome. We had som shared plates, and the size is good for small eaters like us. Will definitely come back. read more

I have to stop and give Forge and Vine this review...the food is excellent as is the service and the prices are very reasonable given the wonderful ambiance of the restaurant. I consider this to be the top restaurant in Groton and have been here no less than 10 times and have never been disappointed.. read more

A New restaurant in the area. Pretty much everything is good. Definitely a foodie place for those who like something out of the ordinary. But you can also get a great steak as well! read more

My wife and I had been wanting to go here since it opened. It did not dissapoint. First, make sure you make a reservation well ahead of time because it can be hard to get a dinner time you want last minute. The atmosphere was perfect. Theres an open kitchen and a nice bar area. The drink selection is decent and there is some good craft beers on tap, but I would have liked a larger craft beer selection. Our waiter was friendly, quick, and knowledgable when it came to the menu. The meats charcuterie was delicious with a nice selection of meats, as well as a delicious coarse mustard, pickled vegetables, and crustini. I thought the calamari was one of the better ones I'd had. The entrees were beyond amazing. The short ribs were cooked perfectly and served with a savory sauce, potato puree and broccolini, with everything flavored and cooked to perfection. The half chicken was also cooked to perfection and flavored perfectly. The chicken was moist and served with a mouth watering sauce, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and kale. The vegetables and kale were extremely flavorful and so good that I could have eaten just them as meal. My wife and I split both entrees and we both loved both of them. We were beyond pleased with our experience and can't wait to go back. read more

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Bring lots of money with you if you want to enjoy the food and drinks this place is serving up. My wife and I went here and each had two drinks and we shared an appetizer (all of which were tasty) however, we were a little shocked when we received the $80 bill. We liked the space although they crammed way too may seats at the bar and the place was really loud. The bar service was ok. We'll give it another shot some time after we save up the money to go back :) read more

Given a number of positive reviews, I was looking forward to sampling the food offerings at Forge & Vine. After a nearby hair appointment, my wife stopped in at Forge & Vine and picked me up an order of short ribs for dinner. Short ribs is my favorite dish, and I typically will order them if they are on the menu. Others may judge a restaurant by its ambiance, the attentiveness of the wait staff, how well a cocktail is made, etc., but my measure of a good restaurant is based on 1) the quality of the short ribs, and 2) how much they water down their cranberry juice. The short ribs my wife brought home from Forge & Vine were overdone and generally unappetizing. The greens were under cooked, tough and stringy, and the mashed potatoes were overly salted and on the pasty side. The portion of one approximately 6 oz. rib costing $26 would have been adequate as an appetizer, but not for dinner. Short ribs is a relatively cheap cut of meat, and a dinner portion should have been twice that for the price. Very disappointing. read more

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We have enjoyed visits to Forge and Vine previously. This evening I asked to speak to the manager, for positive feedback. My husband and I sat at the bar and had one of the best customer experiences we've had in a very long time thanks to Cameron. When I mentioned I was torn between the scallops and short ribs, Cameron shared her thoughts of both and it was with genuine appreciation of both. I opted for scallops and my husband chose shortribs. We both commented that the quality was excellent. We were given the dessert menu and Cameron shared her thoughts on the summer corn pound cake- she said the menu description doesn't give it the justice it deserved. She gave details to the flavors and we decided to listen. Glad we did! It was not your typical restaurant dessert and each bite with the in season blueberry compote hit my high bar. We asked for her recommendation for a wine to share with dessert and she asked questions to narrow our preferences and provided two samples. She smartly nudged us towards one that complimented the dessert very well. Our feedback to the manager was that we have not had that quality of experience in a very long time. Thank you Cameron for the extra effort and your exceptional service. read more

Really excellent meal! First time there and the place was packed on a Tue. Very professional service experience. I had the barbecue braised short rib which comes with Guerrier mashed potato. Sounds good, right? It was pretty awesome. Started with the pumpkin bisque, which was a nice fall app. Plum sorbet for dessert. Of course it is pricey, but they delivered. Nice to have a chef-driven restaurant in town! read more

Outstanding experience from food to service. Can't thank Riley enough for a great first-outing-post-COVID dinner with family. Engaging and warm! read more

We ate outside on a warm summer night overlooking the field. It was relaxing and felt like a mini vacation in that the kids liked their meals and could then wander around and play corn hole while the husband and I enjoyed drinks and a leisurely dinner! The clam chowder was superlative and the service was thoughtful and attentive without being over bearing. We will definitely return for their fall menu, if not before since there were multiple dishes we still wanted to try. read more

Excellent take away food. Salad with warm goat cheese and poached pears I could eat everyday. Pork chops and sides are really well seasoned and tasty. People bring the food to your car. I have heard the inside is really stunning, but will have to wait for the pandemic to be over to enjoy. They had an outside tent to eat at when it was warmer. read more

Terrific vibe, great welcoming staff and most importantly delicious food. The best meal and night out in ages. Chef is terrific, portions are generous for a top flight meal. Could not be better. read more

Made reservations for our anniversary and this place was hyped up. Not super impressed. We got lamb meatballs and calamari for appetizers and the pork chop and short rib for the main course. I had 2 glasses of wine and he had 2 beers. We split a silky choc cake for dessert. The server was aware that it was our anniversary and after clearing our plates brought a sugar cookie that looked like a dog biscuit with "happy anniversary" written with chocolate syrup. Wow! Good food and service, nice atmosphere, but certainly not worth the price or wait. I don't think we'll be in rush to return. read more

I had the pleasure of eating dinner with my family Saturday night. I must say everything was pretty amazing. I started with an amazing house made cocktail Marmalade Fix. I found the cocktails to be unique and wanted to order more. I did try my friend's ice tea thyme and it was as delicious . Appetizers were unique and the entrees were as delectable! I had the oysters and salmon as an entree and was very happy. The design of the restaurant was exceptional and the bar service was outstanding. We had a drink before dinner with a packed bar and barely had to wait. The bartenders are in command with customer service in mind. I love it here and will return next time I'm visiting. read more

Such good food and friendly staff! The 1/2 chicken is a great choice. We doubled up on Zucchini Chocolate Bread and Peach Cobbler, don't miss if you're in town!! read more

We have been to Forge and Vine three times since they opened and it has evolved a lot, in a good way. At first they were figuring out their menu and style but now its a very lively, after work professional crowd. It smells like a wood oven inside and is beautiful especially the views out of the large glass windows lining the far end of the establishment. read more

The lobster avocado toast is amazing! Wonderful Wine list! Great vibe! Awesome patio dining too! read more

This is a great addition to the Groton area. The interior is open and well decorated with a large bar area and fun light fixtures. The menu isn't huge but it has a good array of different options. I enjoyed learning different things about the menu and the chefs. For example the Bolognese is a secret family recipe that the chef brought to share. The spice cake is the pastry chefs speciality and when she came for her job interview she baked it and got the job right away. I can attest (as a non cake lover) it is divine. think that the wines by the glass are a good range of different options. I was very happy with what they had. I recommend the Prosecco. A great place to go for a drink, snacks, or dinner. My only slight criticism is that the tables are very close together and in the busy times it can be pretty loud and tough not to accidentally eavesdrop on your neighbors. read more

Excellent overall experience My wife and I went there for the first time to celebrate a special occasion. Based on the mixed reviews posted here on Yelp, we didn't know what to expect, but it was a great experience. Excellent food, excellent service, pacing to our clock, not the restaurant's. We shared a BIG delicious beet salad - too big for one person, IMO, but very good. She had a roasted half chicken that she loved. I had a steak cooked to my satisfaction ("Pittsburgh"). We both brought doggie bags home and have enough for another meal! 'Spensive, but a good overall evening. read more

Was able to finally try this place last nite. Couldn't of been happier with the experience. Got their pasta Bolognese and was great. Service was impeccable although it was a very busy night for them. Sat at the bar area but both bartenders and waitresses were hustling all night. Will for sure be back soon. read more

First thing first. Sat at the bar and Bartender Marc made my wife and I the best Martinis with his patented Martini shaking routine. The food was delicious and service was outstanding. It made an Awesome Date Night. Definitely will return. read more

For the second week of the restaurant, there are some kinks to work out, but overall, this restaurant is a great addition to the area. A group of 4 of us went on a busy Wednesday night. I was initially concerned that the hard surfaces would result in a noisy dining room, since the large space is open with vaulted ceilings. But the acoustical treatments on the ceiling really work well. The atmosphere was lively but not loud. The seats are comfortable and the tables nicely sized. We were at a center table which was somewhat close to the booths, so wait staff often bumped into my chair, so I felt somewhat in the way, but not overly so like some restaurants with tight seating. The greeter was pleasant then took us to our table. The wait staff is varied, some very good and some in need of additional training. [When a fork was dropped on the floor by someone in my group, the waiter asked if he wanted another one... What could the answer possibly be other than "Of course!"?] The other disappointment was the two very large brightly lit television screens which are situated over the bar, very high and angled in a way that glares right though the dining room. I don't mind screens in a bar area if separated from the dining room, but that is not the case here. So it was very distracting to have two giant screens showing the same sports channel distracting me from my group all evening. A place striving for a finer dining experience should really not have this "sports bar"-type vibe. The bread was very fresh and good, served with whipped butter. We ordered cocktails which were all very good, generally priced about $12-$13, in line with prices at better establishments. The appetizers we ordered were all very good. My chowder ($8) was excellent, and I can be fussy about that, kale salad ($9 very good), mussels ($13 generous portion, very good), poutine ($12 excellent with a large portion of duck confit). Our entrees were, for the most part, very good: salmon ($24 excellent - perfectly cooked, roasted parsnips, fennel slaw), fig and prosciutto flatbread ($14 excellent, perfectly cooked, crispy, not soggy and not burnt), linguini with clams ($23 very good), and pork chop ($24). The pork was considered much too salty by a member of our party, which was handled really nicely by the waiter, then the dining room manager. We are grateful for this gesture. I didn't taste the pork, but I trust my dining companion's judgment. The desserts were overall rated good to very good by our group. With cocktails, appetizer, entree and dessert, and a bottle of wine, the total per person cost with tip amounted to approximately $75/person. We would definitely go back, and hope that the wait staff gains some experience over time. read more

My husband and I went to Forge and Vine on Sunday night for a rare date night out. It was packed, and we waited about 20 minutes for a table but enjoyed a great craft beer while we waited. We ended up sitting on one of the "chef's tables"--high top seating overlooking the kitchen. Our server was fantastic, attentive and helpful. We had the seared scallops appetizer and split the NY strip along with a side of Brussel sprouts. Honestly, everything was exceptional. We ended up getting dessert and that was the only disappointment of the night. read more

Oh my goodness. This place is really great. Don't miss the Fat Moon Mushroom Toast! It was so delicious. Perfectly cooked. The staff is friendly and Knowledgeable. My friends are raving about the muscles and oysters. Will definitely be back. read more

We got a gift certificate for this restaurant and were excited to try it. We made a reservation on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend and arrived 5 minutes early but ended up waiting 20 minutes to be seated. Once seated our server was attentive and very sweet. When she took our drink order I had to ask if a certain scotch was available as it was not on their menu, only single malts were listed. After checking I was able to get what I wanted ( less expensive than single malts listed). After ordering we were served food that was sub par considering the restaurant's reputation. My wife ordered Salmon and I ordered Steak and Frites. My wife's Salmon was inconsistently cooked, half was done perfectly, and the other half was underdone. My Steak and Frites came as ordered ( medium rare) but the meat was fatty and tough, not a piece of meat a restaurant of this caliber should serve. I have been to many other restaurants and ordered Steak and Frites that was a much higher quality. Needless to say I was very disappointed. The best part of this meal was the salad and the dessert. I really don't know if I'll be back. read more

The crusty bread and complimentary olives were very good. We had shared plates, poutine was delicious, the mussels were also very tasty. The spiced cake was fantastic. Great decor, never felt noisy. Only downside was limited beer selection but the double IPA they had was one of my favorites " Boomsauce". The wine list was very expansive however. I'll definitely be back! read more

My husband and I had a quick dinner at the bar. Loved the decor, vibe and tasty food. Only gripe was the loud musak. Difficult to have a conversation. If all one can think of is the fact the music is hurting your ears it's just too loud. So unnecessary . read more

Great brut & charcuterie with a great view. Our waitress Lorien even brought out more bread for our board.