Out for a Sunday drive and found this place. Cool, vintage and eclectic diner in an old blacksmith shop. Indoor and outdoor seating. Full bar you can sit and eat at. A little bit of everything on menu. One thing I loved was fresh flowers in every table. Not small ones either. Food was good. Not a fan of the chips but not a deal breaker. Large outdoor area with 2 stages for live music. Outside bar for your drink needs. Will definitely go back. read more

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Other than select service,it's a solid place! The food is way over smoked and select servers (long haired blonde) are very snowy amd npt friendly!! Do what you will with said info read more

This used to be a place I looked forward to going to. I ordered the gobbler. It's came out with cheap stale bread, some cheap slices of turkey plopped on it (not layered- I needed to reassemble it) cold cheddar cheese and COLD old bacon . Honestly I could barely eat it and I paid $15 for it so I hated to waste it. I could do better going to Wal mart and eating from the deli. I was very very disappointed. I've ordered the same thing before and been impressed. Never again. My friend said it was awful the weekend before but I decided to give them a chance. Should have listened. I'd give subway more credit than here now- something must have happened since I was there before. :( read more

My wife and I think their pizza is the best anywhere around. I'm a low carb guy because of some pre-diabetic issues & their cauliflower crust pizza is spot on topped with pepperoni,, jalapeño & onion. My wife like the spinach, artichoke and pepperoni. One our favorite restaurants. read more

Never gonna get a bad pizza here!!! Drinks are always cold and Izzy is always hot!!! Service is great.

We have lived in Ben Wheeler for 4 years now and really want to like this place. Everytime we try to give this place a chance, its nothing but disappointment from the service. Today was no different. Went to the June Bug festival and then here to eat. We (qty 4) opted to sit on the porch and were the 2nd table to sit outside. We sat there with our menus watching other larger parties come and sit down after us while we were waiting for our waitress to say hi. Well, that never happened. Three waitresses walked past us several times and took drink orders and food orders for the other "larger" groups that showed up after we had already been seated and ready to order. The final straw was the last waitress that walked out and looked at our table and the larger group table and walked to them and completely ignored us and began taking their orders. Crazy thing is that our table was right next to the door so she had to walk past us to get to the other "larger" group table. We handed our menus back and walked across the street to THE MOORE STORE. They greeted us immediately with a smile and asked us our drink order. The waitress was extremely nice and such a treat after the crap service (or lack there of) that we received across the street at the forge. We always love THE MOORE STORE and what they stand for. Another failure for the forge and at this point, I dont think its ever going to be worth trying again. Sad that this is how the forge treats guests by hunting out the larger parties before taking care of first come first serve. read more

Third time here, first time having dinner, drinks and watching live entertainment. Recommend getting reservations if there is live music playing. We just got lucky and were standing in the right place at the right time and were able to take advantage of a no-show. Apparently, reservations had filled up by 11 am on this particular Saturday. It could have been due to the rumor that rising country star Travis Bolt was coming to hang out with friends!!!! Entertainment was awesome and fun! For dinner we had a Greek salad, Caesar salad and 18" pizza. The food was really good. The pizza crust was perfectly cooked and the salads were fresh. We are pretty local here and I have only ever had drinks. This will be on the list for future meals and entertainment. read more

We walked out today! We go there all the time and were there 2 days ago. Today we decided on a glass of wine with our meal and the same waitress that saw us 2 days before asked for my drivers license ( I'm 68) she did this last time we were in there. We live down the street and eat there often. I controlled myself the first time but tonight did it for me. We're regular customers and at our age we should have some respect. We've lived here over 20 years! Maybe they don't need the customers or our money! read more

It's ok for what it is. The service was very good, and professional. Ambiance is rustic and fun. Not some placed I'd dress to the nine's for. Biker attire is more appropriate lol. The food was ok at best. Probably best to stick with burgers or pizza. One of us had the brisket which was not great. it was mushy, didn't taste smoked, and didn't have any fat on it? Salads and veggies were fresh enough. But just lackluster. I guess it's the kind of place you go to for the party and not necessarily the food? read more

Food was delicious but the service is so awful we won't be back. If you go don't go during their shift change! You will be completely forgotten. Also the table space it tight. Not a lot of room to move when a few tables of people are in the restaurant so it isn't comfortable. read more

The chicken fried steak is delicious!!! The bartenders know how to make the perfect martini!!! read more

The Forge - Forge lunch $ dinner - American Near Me - Ben Wheeler, Texas

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The Forge, a hidden gem of a restaurant situated in Ben Wheeler Texas serves the best damn burger ever! Sourced from local beef, it's wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked, with a hand-shaped patty that looks and tastes like the Real Deal! There are quite a number of other delicious dishes on the menu; try 'em all, but make SURE you sample their burgers ASAP :-) read more

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Such a cute little place!! We went for lunch on a Thursday as we were passing through this town. We got fish n chips, bone-in wings, cheese pizza, and the stuffed mushrooms. I would order them all again! The service was great as well. Def recommend! read more

Food, service and ambiance is all great!!! We've loved every meal. It's a relaxing experience especially sitting outside. read more

The Forge - Fish and chips. - American Near Me - Ben Wheeler, Texas

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Great place, great food, great service, great entertainment...highly recommend! And their pizza is Amazing!!!

Very cool spot! Service was very good. Stopped for the first time with my wife. My food was perfect and awesome! I had the Hippy Omelette and the fried potatoes were amazing! My wife loves Eggs Benedict and she didn't care for hers. She thought the sauce was sour but the waitress said that was the way they made it. My wife didn't eat hers. The waitress asked if she wanted something else (which she didn't) but that was good. I'd have to agree with my wife. I tasted the Hollandaise Sauce as well and it was not good. So to sum it up great experience except for that! read more

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The food was breakfast and it was wonderful. The gravy was like my mom made us. Pancakes better than IHOP. Our waitress was great! Our orders were perfect. The ambiance is very casual and comfy. We have been here before and we will be back again...for sure! read more

Local joint with a cool country vibe. Sampled the 1/2 lb burger, eggs Benedict and pancake. All were great tasting. Portions were more than adequate. Well worth the drive and would come back for sure. read more

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my service at the bar was less than a one star review. furthermore, I ordered a drink that had three different liquors and when I took a sip it tasted like club soda and lime. I proceeded to mix and have another swallow and it was the exact same. when I questioned the bartender she became very unpleasnt. her response was "i don't know what to tell you I put it in there" bartender was named Kenzie read more

So the service is beyond fantastic! We had a really large party and they did a really great job. Service was impeccable ( Stephanie is Professional! ) and the food!!!! Oh let me tell you - vegetarian people The Cosmic Mushroom was Epic! #vegetarianETx #bestpizzaETx #TheForgeBenWheeler read more

Wonderful small town restaurant/bar. Good food, great prices, wonderful selection for all age groups. We've been a number of times and there is normally a nice music group playing or a list of dates when they are scheduled. read more

Wow we were in town visiting for trade days and thought we would drive to Tyler and ended up finding this place in Ben Wheeler. Our server Brittany was super nice and checked on us frequently even with a busy restaurant! I had the fettuccine Alfredo that is to die for! We will definitely come back and strongly recommend coming here! read more

The Forge - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken - American Near Me - Ben Wheeler, Texas

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Delicious food as well as drinks, and great service to tie it all together! Would certainly recommend.

If you ask people in the area where to go for dinner, they all reply, The Forge. I came in a bit early for dinner, on a Sunday and was told to take a seat wherever. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Anvil. The description says it is a smoked tenderloin with caramelized onions, pepperjack, and creole mustard. The sandwich I got was pretty good, but it didn't really match up to the description. First off, it didn't have any mustard, which I asked the waitress for. She brought it to me and said the sandwich didn't look like it was supposed to. She offered to take it back, but as I had eaten a few bites and it was pretty good I declined. The mustard did give it more flavor. It definitely didn't taste smoked, and it wasn't as tender as I would expect a tenderloin. The cheese was pretty nonexistent but there were onions. It was an OK sandwich. The homemade chips were good and the restaurant was cute. They had a really nice patio, but it was just too dang hot to enjoy. read more

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Friends brought a group out to The Forge for a friends/family dinner. They told us there was live music and great food. They were telling us nothing less than the truth! The service was amazing, from order taking all the way to delivery of food and drinks! This place was a full house and still delivered exceptional service and food. We had drinks, chips and salsa along with a bunch of pizzas. Every pizza was cooked to perfection with an ample amount of toppings. It's been a long time since I've been to a place that can hold their own when they have a full house. This place did not disappoint and is so worth the drive. The live music was great and not too loud. You could still hold a conversation at the table. I highly recommend anyone to make the trip here and enjoy! I will definitely be returning. This has moved to the top of my list to bring guests that visit me in Dallas. read more

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Good food but pricey. They have unique dishes and offer daily specials. I would definitely go back again

My wife and I had lunch here today leaving disappointed. We waited for 15 minutes for someone to take our order then she apologized saying she wasn't going to charge us for our tea and salad. Then our entree showed up of fish and chips which was very well done and not good. We have eaten here three times in the last six weeks with 1 great meal and 2 not so good! We love the atmosphere but the service and food are inconsistent for the price. Thanks! read more

It's been a few years since we've been to this main stay eatery. Amazing food! Casey did a great job with service at the bar.

I really really want to love this place! it's absolutely adorable, with the best outdoor area to enjoy. The menu looks absolutely amazing and creative. I have dined here a handful of times. I am always pleased with a pizza and Greek salad, to which I do recommend. Today three of us had breakfast, unfortunately, not one of us was pleased with the meal. I found the entire meal to be absolutely drowning in oil. I chose a vegetarian meal opting out of the egg, and the plate came out gorgeous, swimmingly gorgeous in oil. It could have been outstanding if a little more care had been taken with the oil. My friend chose the Lumberjack and had the same complaint. The biscuits were oily as were the pancakes. read more

Went out on a limb and found this bout 45 minutes away from home It was a pretty busy hot summer day it took a bit to get service and our drink order as we looked over the menu I went with a sandwich but substitute for a wrap the wrap was plenty in size though it lacked flavor and the lettuce was a great amount though the meat was not and it was not very flavorful I even added extra honey mustard which was a pretty bland honey mustard the fries were good and hot though I asked for them to be extra crispy and failed my wife's loaded fries were soggy and cold and the refill on drinks took until I was almost done with my meal Overall they just need better help and to pay better attention read more

Great find, very unique. Highly recommend stopping by. Very relaxing and d good service.

This American restaurant is a kid friendly spot to eat in Ben Wheeler, Texas. There's great outdoor dining for kids to play. The food is pretty good, especially the pizza. Their wait and bar staff was very also extremely friendly especially given we came right before a rain shower and they had to deliver it in the rain. I'd definitely go back next time I pass through Ben Wheeler. read more

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Food, Service, Atmosphere were all AWESOME! Ive worked here for years and truly think there is no better restaurant in East Texas! read more

The Forge - Had a BLAST at the Annual JuneBug Summer Fair at The Forge in Ben Wheeler! - American Near Me - Ben Wheeler, Texas

Stopped by on the way back to Dallas from Chandler. Loved the atmosphere, and everything we ordered was so good! Kayci, our waitress, was very kind and attentive. We will absolutely detour next time just to stop by here to eat again. And the prices weren't bad either: 2 drinks, 4 apps plus 2 meals was only $65. read more

The forge offers good food , good service and good entertainment. All priced good. it's a place to meet up with friends and make good memories. read more

Visited three times and the food got progressively worse. Last meal on 2/24/24 ordered by waitress recommendation the fish and chips. The fries were cold and the fish was so over cooked the this will be my last visit. read more

I have always loved the forge until this past weekend. Our total was $16 and we rounded it up to $20. That was for drinks only. Looked at the bank statement and $5 more was added to the bill by the Forge. This is flat out theft. I have tried to message them and got no reply. read more

Fabulous small town spot in East Texas with tons of charm and good food! Was worth the road trip from DFW. Atmosphere, service, and food, all 5 stars. Will return next time we're in East Texas! read more

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The Forge. Great food fun and people. Need to come back for sure !! Love having this right here in my backyard. Hometown fav. 5star read more

My wife and I heard about the Forge Bar and Grill while on a day trip to Edom. Thanks Yelpers, your reviews were spot on. Although crowded, we were able to find seating without any trouble. We started with the shrimp stuffed mushrooms with ranch dressing. Breaded and baked in their pizza oven they were tasty and a great way to start our meal. She had the southwest salad with beef and salsa. She said it was delicious and had enough left over to bring home. I had the bacon blue cheese burger with house cut fries. Juicy and delicious. And a bit messy toward the end. Finished it with knife and fork. Service was very friendly and helpful. Nikki, our waitress, even took time to check the mileage to Noonday for us. The menu has something for everyone although I didn't see any mention of gluten free choices. And bar looked well stocked although all I had was a couple of Lone Stars. And just as we were about to leave a musician was starting his set. Good food. Friendly service. Live music and an extensive menu make this place a desirable stop not too far off I-20 between Canton and Tyler. read more