Loved our experience here. Ate on the porch- lively view of large farm and meadow. Super service. The sirloin was perfect. The red gem salad was beautiful. Ditto the shrimp appetizer, which had a lovely wood grilled flavor but still tasted like shrimp. Would definitely come back. They advise you to allow 2-2.5 hours before your concert if you are going to Groton Hill Music Center afterwards. read more

Food was mediocre, probably not worth the price. Filet was over cooked and chicken was dry. Flat iron had a weird flavor but not a bad meal just not great for the price. Lacked seasoning and took awhile to come read more

Forge & Vine - Grilled flat iron, fine but nothing special, weird flavor not seasoned enough - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

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I went for brunch and found very limited vegetarian offerings. I selected the avocado toast and was thoroughly disappointed. Instead of fresh avocados, they used a pre-packaged spread with very little flavor. The feta cheese was similarly flavorless and even the sourdough bread wasn't very good. For $18, I was expecting more. The banana bread, however, was excellent. The fresh fruit was also good. The setting and the service were both lovely. read more

The Bread was a little lackluster, my party and I felt either the bread or the butter needed to be warmed as it was crumbly and hard to spread. The drink selection was excellent and extensive, with great wine choices. For appetizers we got the calamari and poutine, both were fantastic, full of flavor and we just couldn't stop ourselves eating almost all of the generous portions. When the entrees came I immediately regretted all the poutine I had just engulfed because the salmon special was the best salmon I've had in my life. My sister got the crispy chicken sandwich which was crunchy and juicy and just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be coming back here and I recommend anyone wanting a nice night out to book a reservation asap! read more

Forge & Vine - Spicy chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

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Food was terrible - I expected much more than a braised short rib that was half fat and onion pasta. Go to Gibbit Hill Grill down the road! read more

Forge & Vine - Braised Short Rib was terrible! Also almost as many onions in as pasta. Everything left was fat and onions - almost half of the meal. - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

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This restaurant was one of our favorites because of its customer service, atmosphere, and good food. Unfortunately, that has changed. The last three times we've visited, we've had the same problem. We reserved a good table, but they gave us a different one. The food has changed significantly, and the customer service isn't as good as it used to be. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, especially since the quality of the food has declined significantly since its initial quality; the difference is very noticeable. What a shame! read more

Overall, it was okay. The service was pretty good, the aesthetic was rustic and cool. The calamari was overcooked; the charcuterie board was good, but not enough of a variety and it had a LOT of meat compared to what else was on the plate The hanger steak and short ribs had similar effects; they were tasty and home-y, but lacked a wow factor. The funfetti cake was yummy, but the icing wasn't great. The cocktails were pretty innovative, so that was nice. Overall, it was kind of average but not bad! read more

Top notch dining. Came here with a large group from work last week. Everything was excellent. The bartender can make a first rate Old Fashioned. If you like French Onion soup, you mush try their 5 Onion soup. Just like old Frenchey but with deeper flavors. My entire group throughly enjoyed their dinner. read more

Wow. What a great restaurant in the heart of Groton. The ambiance and food were spectacular. We did need to get over staff/cooks yelling out orders and instructions, but it's a small price to pay. The food, drinks and prices were impeccable. If we can actually get another reservation we'll be going back. read more

We ordered their signature dish, on the cover of the menu, and it was so salty it was inedible. It really tasted like your 13-year-old insisted on cooking dinner. It wasn't like they were experimenting with something new. They advertised as their Signature Dish! read more

Everything I could have asked for and then some. Steak was simply seasoned with a perfect salty crust. Charcuterie board was the best starter. The tart was Christmas on a plate - buttery, tart and savory. Can't wait to come again! read more

Forge & Vine - Pear and cranberry tart - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

Everything was amazing; the ambiance, the service, the view, and the food! The desserts could use some oomph. The Torn Burrata (with strawberry tomato jam) starter was my highlight... I would go back just for that. read more

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We had an exceptional dinging experience for my bestie's birthday at Forge and Vine! The Scallop appetizer special was superb, the salad with "cider plumped cranberries' rocked, and the pork chop was exceptional. Lemon semifredo was fabulous. Food was perfect. Our server, Matthew was SUPERB! The kind of meal where the service is SO GOOD that you feel like you are their most important table. Gracious, accommodating, thoughtful & gave us space to enjoy our meal. Matthew (who is a volunteer firefighter in his spare time! I mean come on, you are so awesome!) is a hospitality superstar. Am already recommending Forge and vine to friends & will be back for sure! Thank you!!! read more

Forge & Vine - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

The worst!! Very expensive and food was awful! Flatbread was cold and the losber bisque had no losber in it!! Don't waste your money!

Second time I've had the pleasure of going to F&V. For my fellow diners it was their first. Grilled shrimp appetizer was suggested by our awesome waitress. Perfectly cooked and nice thick grilled bread with a sweet corn puree(?) to dip the bread in. Everyone but me got the pork chop, I opted for the salmon. My partner said it's probably the best pork chops he's ever had. Others swore off ever cooking pork on their own again. My salmon was also perfectly cooked with corn and summer veggies. What was more impressive was how they handled the gluten allergy at the table. Unprompted, our waitress brought Fresh baked GF bread to the table and it was snarfed down. The attention to detail on cooking our GF diners food was spot on. The option to pan sear her pork chop for no cross contamination was beyond appreciated. Our fab waitress was able to recommend wine to pair with 2 meals and knocked it out of the park. Can't wait to return! read more

F&V has a great location with nice country views. Inside the main seating area, open concept allows you to watch your dinner being prepared. The food here never disappoints even though prices have gone up significantly in the past few years. Hopefully this trend does not continue. You cannot afford a $28 cheeseburger ever nice. Our server was attentive. She answered all of our menu questions and knew what she was talking about. This enhanced our dining experience. I want to deduct a star for the prices but this is not their fault. (Hopefully). read more

Fantastic addition to the town of Groton! I grew up in Groton and slowly but surely - more restaurants and companies are poping up downtown. Forge and vine is a busy place! We barely got a reservation. They have a very refined wine menu. I do not drink, but my friends enjoyed sparkling wine with dinner. The menu has a lot, from salads, pizza, raw oysters to steak and cheeseburgers. Vegetarians have salads, pizza, cheese and a beyond burger to select from. The bathroom had a septic odor, which was off-putting considering the restaurant is so pretty. read more

Forge & Vine - Roasted Beets (GF) (V) - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

I love this restaurant. Have been eating here for years and it has stayed consistently great. The location is gorgeous. The restaurant has wonderful views, high ceiling with lots of natural light. Lots of well spaced seating and huge bar. The views out the back windows onto the rolling hills is idyllic. The menu changes seasonally. They always offer flatbread pizzas that are amazing. Always have poutine on the menu (a personal favorite if you have some big eaters with you). Had steak on my last visit that was mouthwatering and perfectly cooked. But truthfully have never had anything that disappointed me. Also...great craft cocktails and large choice of wines and booze. The staff is lovely as well. If you are out in this area this place is perfect for date night or place to hang with friends. It is popular and can get crowded. Make reservations or get there early. Have takeout available as well. read more

We've had Matthew as our waiter twice now and he's incredible. His attention to detail is unmatched. The food is incredible but the service is what makes the experience top notch. Thank you, Matthew! Can't wait to dine with you again! read more

Forge & Vine - Short rib - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

Wish I could give more stars! The restaurant has gorgeous views that we enjoyed while watching the sun set. Service was incredible as well and the staff are friendly and personable. We ordered poutine to start and I thought it was perfect. My husband thinks the gravy needs a little more "meaty" flavor. I devoured the Korean glazed short rib. Holy hell was it absolutely savory. My husband got the cherry wood smoked 1/2 chicken. The sides were delicious but he says the chicken was just okay. We kept stealing bites off of each other's plates as we couldn't resist! Food is fairly priced for what you get. This is a fantastic place for a date night. read more

Forge & Vine - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

Stupendous in every way. Relaxing and charming ambiance, impeccable service, our waitress gave us excellent guidance when we were in between dishes while selecting. Fruitti di mare is more for four than two -- massive, decadent, incredibly fresh and flavorful. Outstanding burger and absolutely loaded with toppings, including some of the best guac I've ever had. Their new dessert menu was an absolute smash -- the funfetti was even more fun given that we were celebrating a bonafide birthday, and the half-shot of rum we ordered with the fresh granita was an incredibly generous pour, as pictured. Just delightful, and everyone dining and working there seemed relaxed and happy. Already booked a stay at the Inn just so we can go back and enjoy this gem, and I'm dreaming of going back for the root beer pot de crème! Well done, team. read more

Forge & Vine - House rum punch! - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

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Been here several times over the past couple of months, the food is consistently excellent and the service and setting are equally great. I've really enjoyed eating g at the bar, the bartenders are all friendly and very helpful with menu advice!!! read more

I can't say enough good about this restaurant. Great date night, special occasion place Beautiful ambiance Excellent food and drinks read more

This place is first rate all the way. I ordered the pork chop special, and it was bigger than the plate! I have never been disappointed when I dine there. It's my favorite place to go for dinner. read more

A $27 cheeseburger should be an extravagant eating experience, but the cheeseburger I had Sunday night was bone dry and flavorless. Probably the worst I've had in years. To make matters worse, the egg that I added smelled a bit off. Blame my greed on the fact that I ate it anyway, and it's been 24 hours and I haven't died yet so that's why I'm giving two stars instead of one. read more

The wife and I went with one of our most favorite couples in this world to Forge & Vine this Saturday night. It was the first time for all four of us. I was struck by the warm, yet bustling vibe as soon as I entered. You could see Forge & Vine welcomes families, date nights, older couples, it just seemed like everyone was happy to be there. We were brought to our table in a side room that was more of a screened porch. The surrounding view is spectacular. Rolling hills. Distant tree line. A few barn-like structures. So lovely to have that as your dining backdrop. It also happened to be a warm, spring evening with just a slight, cool breeze. The automated screens that surrounded the room allowed the breeze to come through, but obviously kept out any bugs that might have also been out. This is an example of how important the first impressions are on a visit to a new place. We hadn't even looked at the menu yet, and all four of us were gushing about how beautiful this spot was and noticing all of these features. We ordered our drinks from our incredibly nice server who welcomed us and helped us get things started. I ordered their "Traveller" cocktail, which is a slight riff on a Paper Plane. It was really good. Served over pebble ice with a big slice of lemon. Very nice way to start a meal. We ordered the Calamari and 6 oysters to start. Delish! Calamari was fresh, tender and slightly spicy. Oysters from Rhode Island were plump and sweet. Oh so good! Beautiful presentation on both dishes also. Our entrees were the Pork Chop special, grilled Scallops and the ladies chose the Sea Bass for Two menu item. The menu had three selections under a "For Two" category and I thought this was really interesting. I have not seen that much in other restaurants. I was curious to see how this would work. My scallops were fantastic! A crispy crust on one side, but meltingly tender to cut and eat. Served over a tasty mix of lentils, veggies and even some smaller bay scallops. I devoured every morsel. My buddy had the pork chop special which he said was absolutely delicious. Grilled perfectly and served with potatoes and an apple chutney. The Sea Bass was served whole, stuffed with fresh herbs in a larger skillet along side roasted veggies and potatoes. This presentation was interesting to me. Sort of a "family style" vibe, but just for two people. My wife and our friend RAVED about the veggies! They seemed deeply roasted with a very light sauce that I could tell they were loving. They also both said the fish was delicious! Moist, fresh, tasty. I could tell however that actually serving themselves the fish was a little tricky. Whole, stuffed, grilled fish makes an amazing table presentation, but unless you know what you are doing, you have the right utensils and you are standing up over the fish, actually serving yourself the mild white flesh can be a bit of a chore. Plus if you don't do it right, you are often pulling small fish bones out of your mouth. Don't get me wrong...Forge & Vine gets 5 stars from all of us. Food was delicious. Service lovely. Atmosphere incredible! If you are near Groton...go here. Don't hesitate for a min. As a bit of constructive feedback for the mangers, perhaps offer to help diners who order the Sea Bass for Two with a minute of assistance taking the fish off the bones, could simply eliminate a bit of the work & bones for your guests. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

The interior and exterior of this restaurant are stunning. Outside is wonderful during warmer months, especially if you're coming with kids-great views and a lovely outdoor grassy area. Service is attentive and professional every time I've gone. The food is AMAZING and they have wonderful drink options. I'm a vegetarian and my husband is not, and we've loved everything we've ordered from there. read more

have not been here in a while, it was excellent and delicious!!!! chicken schnitzel and short ribs, both great and we shared!!

I want to love this place, but slow service, cramped tables and a mixed bag on food can just be rewarded with three stars. Arrived at 4:30 and left at 7. The service started fine, then it was 20 minutes at one point to see our server again. Even asking for our bill took some time. Empty plates sat in front of us for 30 minutes. When we left, it was crowded as you would expect on a Saturday night. It was amazing how close and cramped the floor of the restaurant is as you feel like you are intruding on those who are eating on the way out. The food was mixed. First, a nice but small kale salad that was fresh and good. Nice selection of fresh oysters but the shrimp cocktail was slightly over cooked and mushy... And had that cleaner smell. Brussels sprouts were excellent. The prosciutto and fig flat bread was disappointing - dry with bland fig. Mini lobster roles presented well but were bland and small for price. Ribs were okay. Clam chowder was delicious with bacon. 3 stars may be generous after writing this review. Hopefully, the restaurant will get better with experience. Make me like you... Just don't know if I'll be rushing back. Maybe after the initial crowds and hype, I'll return. Otherwise, it may be short lived.i read more

Giving Forge & Vine more than one star would involve over-looking a lot. Specifically, one would have to ignore the wildly over-priced menu, decidedly off service, and poorly-prepared and decidedly bland food. To start with a few (those that there are) positives, the restaurant is attractive. Clearly the operators have made a significant investment in setting this place up. The ambiance is nice, despite clearly visible TVs in the bar area. Views are good should you have a table that affords them. Surprisingly for a place this large, the noise levels are moderate. Also, drink prices are relatively reasonable. Draft beers are generally under $10. Top shelf liquor (they do not seem to have well drinks...or at least only state top shelf on bill) cocktails are under $15. Those are the positives. Everything else seems negative. First, the place is crazy expensive for what really ought to be a local restaurant in the 'burbs (face it, that's what it is). Our dinner for 3 with tip...one drink each, a split dessert, no appetizers, and one member of the party only had an appetizer/small plate for the meal...totaled over $210. Fortunately we stayed away from things such as the $85 ribeye. The prices might have maybe been acceptable if we were dining in Boston or really anywhere if the food was good. But it's not. Our entrees - a chicken schnitzel ($31) which was a bland breaded deep fried chicken cutlet on what was basically mac and cheese, and a off-tasting duck breast ($37) on faro - were totally uninspiring. An iceberg wedge salad with "heirloom" tomatoes contained oddly beige-colored "lardons" and mushy, seemingly previously frozen, chunks of tasteless "heirloom" glop. At least the lettuce (which I could have purchased a dozen entire heads of at Market Basket for the $17 Forge & Vine charged for roughly 1/4 of a head) was edible. Service was oddly paced. Over-attentive and strangely stilted at times, and then later we were totally ignored. Again, inexcusable for prices like these. Oh, and the exposed kitchen was a nice design touch, except for the entirely annoying affectation of cooking staff yelling out orders (clearly fans of any number of restaurant reality TV shows from the past decade)...and the milling wait staff standing around waiting for orders. This place has been open for several years, so it's doubtful that these problems can be chalked up to bugs that need to be worked out. Rather, it seems like the owners figure that they've found a successful formula of providing a nice view to people on "date nights" who are too embarrassed to admit or care that they're being gouged for bad food. Well good luck with that. I'll check back in a couple of years to see if that's still working for them. read more

I ordered the "special" dinner last night --- the sausage Bucatini. Bucatini pasta has a long hole in the middle of the pasta to supposedly soak up more of the sauce. There was little fluid sauce in the dish to be soaked up. There were NONE of the usual pieces of sausage one might expect, just various greens, vegetables and herbs. But the REAL KICKER for this $32 entree was that it truly lived up to the TEENIE name. The portion looked to be the size of a small fist. It was not on the written menu, but announced by the waitress as a meal. It actually should have been on the starter, appetizer, kid-size, or hors d'oeuvre portion of the menu. This was definitely not a satisfying meal. I ate and walked out, feeling forged and vined and disappointed in the quality and portion size. read more

Beautiful view Drinks, the angry watermelon was delicious, perfect amount of spice Try the mussels for an appetizer, great flavor The summer vegetarian linguine was to die for, perfect amount of veggies, cream sauce and lemon. read more

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Thank you Forge and Vine for making my birthday so memorable! First, we have not been out to a restaurant since March when everything locked down. But when I saw the photos of the beautiful outdoor oasis you created at your restaurant, I knew that I wanted to visit for my birthday. And it surpassed my expectations! Every detail was attended to. Very clear signage for safety, but also areas for fun, like corn hole toss and Adirondack chairs overlooking the breathtaking view. Tables were completely sanitized between each guest and everything was immaculate. Your staff was super friendly and helpful without hovering. The tent is glorious, with little white lights strung beneath and woven rattan mats beneath our feet. Never once would you know you were in a former parking lot! and huge cascading planters of flowers everywhere. The food was incredible! Fun new cocktails and bottled homemade sparkling water sent the stage. Oysters that tasted like they had just been harvested, bbq ribs that fell off the bone, cornbread so moist and tasty, salad fresh, crunchy and creative, delicious salmon, chicken and flatbread. The only true was the mosquitoes came out and classes us home before dessert. That's okay, I am still stuffed! Thank you for sharing to the new normal of today, for your attention to detail and care you put into everything. We will absolutely be back and will tell all our friends! read more

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This is one of our favorite places. Delicious food and drinks usually with good service and great ambiance. Last night however the kitchen was a little off their game. The miso cauliflower was missing some of the ingredients and my husband's Korean fried chicken sandwich was burnt black on one side. Not what we have come to expect of this place. Anyway, my miso salmon was excellent and my daughters scallops were delicious too! We did not get any bread and butter on our table. Not sure if they have stopped doing this like some of the other restaurants or maybe we just didn't qualify for it... Like I said, usually a really good experience so I was surprised that things turned out the way they did this time. read more

Forge & Vine - Korean fried chicken sandwich unfortunately burnt black on one side - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

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Pretentious. No where on the website does it say you need a reservation. Turned us away saying they had no room for us even though half the dining room was empty. I've heard good things so this was a disappointing "experience". read more

I went for dinner with 3 kids and it was spectacular! The restaurant is very nice inside and outside, it was warm inside with the fire placing burning, our table was in front of the fireplace and had a great view of the outdoor surroundings. The staff was very friendly and our 1st time here. Our server was very good, and attentive, frequently checking on us. I had the pan sear scallops. Kids and I had shrimp cocktail as an appetizer-excellent! Kids ended up getting dessert and that too was wonderful! Will definitely be back! read more

Just got home from one of the best dinning experiences of my life. My wife and I went to Forge and Vine for the first time this evening. And WOW! Everything about the place was spectacular. The view, the staff, and food all top notch. For starters we had the poutine and 2 draft beers. Beer was cold, and the poutine was good, but not the best I have ever had. I ordered the cherry smoked half chicken, and she had the Korean short ribs. I wish I took a picture of the plates. They came out looking amazing, and were taken away clean. My chicken was perfectly cooked. However what stole the show was the sides that came with it. The Shitake mushrooms, squash with red quinoa complimented the chicken so well, and brought out amazing flavours. The mushrooms were honestly the best mushrooms I have ever had. The Korean short ribs with bok choy, and mashed potatoes. Wow again. EVERYTHING, was perfect. The potatoes and sauce were such a nice compliment with the short ribs. I wish we saved room for dessert, maybe next time. We can't wait to go back, and sit on the deck in the summer! read more

Forge & Vine - American Near Me - Groton, Massachusetts

The best French Onion Soup I have ever had! I was there in November of 2024 and the food is fabulous. My main course was the salmon and it was delicious. I highly recommend Forge and Vine for a great dining experience. read more

First time here after waiting a while to try it. We had an early 5:15 reservation and were greeted warmly and seated promptly. Our waiter arrived very quickly and was friendly and informative. He was great from beginning to end. The atmosphere is cool with beautiful hillside views. Place is spotless with good energy and vibe. Open kitchen concept with a roaring fire. My wife had the Caprese flatbread. It was ok. Nothing special. I had the spicey chicken sandwich which was dreadful. The chicken was this fried, very very thick thing which was completely tasteless. The bacon was like eating a piece of leather. The whole thing stacked a mile high. I hate when places do this. Makes eating it an absolute nightmare. The fries were "ok" but tiny like the last holdouts in a McDonald's bag. Fine selection of beer and wine. If the food had been better it would be our new favorite. read more

I've been to Forge and Vine several times. It's solid for dinner, not so much for brunch. A recent brunch visit left much to be desired. They were out of several items on the already abbreviated brunch menu. Food felt very overpriced for what it was. I'll return for dinner, but will look elsewhere for brunch. read more