Forge

4.3

171 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

FORGE, the restaurant on the lobby floor of The Chattanoogan Hotel, boasts Southern Progressive Cuisine. Executive Chef LaMont Caldwell, believes outstanding food is derived from only the best and freshest ingredients. We take pride in sourcing products daily that have integrity, flavor, and soul, ensuring we deliver only the finest offerings. We craft breakfast, brunch and dinner that bring family, friends and acquaintances around the table allowing for conversation and the enjoyment of cuisine to be savored.

Stills + Mash, our curated bourbon bar features craft and local beers, signature cocktails, a robust wine program and curated specialty drinks. Full dinner menu available along with shareable plates and handhelds, all waiting for you.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Phone number
(423) 756-3400
Website
https://theforgechattanooga.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Allow The Chattanoogan Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton to curate a special event in Forge.
Private party contact
Director of Food & Beverage : (423) 424-3729

Location
1201 Broad Street, Lobby, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Cross street
12th Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Dinner
Dec 25, 2024 only
Forge presents an exclusive Christmas Dinner event, featuring Chef Lamont's specially curated 4-course pre-fixed menu for $75 per person. We also offer an optional wine pairing for $25 per person to enhance your dining experience. Please note an 18% service charge will apply

Charcuterie Board$28.00
Rotating selection of regionally sourced cheeses(2), chef selected charcuterie meats, citrus marinated olives, creole mustard, & Blind Baker crackers
Honey Whipped Feta$13.00
Fresh honeycomb, smoked paprika, fried capers, served with grilled ciabatta
Roasted Duck Breast Crostini$14.00
roasted duck breast served on a rye crostini with russian dressing
Peppered Crab Cakes$18.00
marinated cucumbers, seasoned corn puree, lemon remoulade, fried capers

Salads & Soup

Blueberry Shrimp Salad$20.00
fresh blueberries, marinated grilled shrimp, feta, candied pecans, artisan greens, blueberry vinaigrette
Grilled Bison Strip Loin Salad$20.00
grilled bison, blue cheese crumble, quinoa, heirloom tomatoes, grilled red onion, crispy wontons, artisan greens, avocado vinaigrette
Burrata & Tomato Salad $13.00
heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata mozzarella, artisan greens, basil pesto vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad $12.00
fresh romaine, house made seasoned croutons, anchovy, caesar dressing

Entrees

Marinated Roasted Chicken$16.00
with garlic, citrus & thyme jus
Pan Seared Salmon$28.00
with herb-garlic butter
Bison Steak Frites$29.00
Bison skirt cut, seasoned sidewinder fries, whipped bleu cheese mousse
1855 Black Angus NY Strip$34.00
with chimichurri rojo

Fresh Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.00
with roasted garlic
Grilled Asparagus$7.00
with olive oil, garlic & parmesan
Sautéed Mushrooms$7.00
with spring peas & brussel sprout leaves
Mac & Cheese$7.00
with garlic herb butter & shaved parmesan
Seasoned Sidewinder Fries$7.00
beer battered with cajun spiced salt
Seasoned Wild Rice$7.00
pilaf
House Salad$7.00
artisan greens, cucumber, tomato, croutons

Burgers

The Burger$18.00
juicy half-pound wagyu beef patty on a brioche bun layered with cheddar cheese, roasted garlic-paprika mayo, tomato, fresh red onions & pickles, served with seasoned sidewinder fries

Pasta & Specialties

Bison Steak Frites$29.00
bison strip loin, blue cheese mousse, served with seasoned sidewinder fries
Pasta Alla Vodka $21.00
vodka sauce, parmesan & fresh basil

Sweet Treats

Apple Mousse Cake$12.00
Caramel roasted apples, vanilla bavarois, and a sprinkle of cinnamon crumble
Seasonal Sorbet $10.00
(Vegan , Gluten Free)
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake $14.00
chocolate cremeux, coffee ice cream, candied pecans
New York Style Cheesecake$14.00
velvety cheesecake, crumbly cookie crust, raspberry compote

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Great for fine wines
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Best Service
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for brunch
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Kid-friendly
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Innovative
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Healthy
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Hot spot
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forge offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and an enchanting atmosphere, perfect for jazz and wine lovers. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and delightful wine selections. While some found the Thanksgiving buffet lacking, the restaurant's regular menu and attentive staff often leave patrons "very satisfied" and eager to return.

171 Reviews

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Juliana
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was not worth the price charged. There were no salad options or other hot dishes, the desserts were weak. Last year was better.
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Susan
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took whole family, they really enjoyed the variety of food and quality. I was unable to eat anything due to food allergies, which wasn't ideal. Left multiple messages at the restaurant with no call back over past month to see if I could order from menu, so I brought the family hoping their would be some options, but there were not, so I had an ice tea while everyone else ate. Our server was great and advised me appropriately that it was not safe.
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Michelle
Mobile
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time celebrating Thanksgiving out on the town! Overall a great experience. The selection of food was outstanding. A little mess up when we first arrived as we were seated a few feet away from the buffet line of people however a sever gladly moved us to her table out of the line of traffic. Some of the initial salad bar items were empty or extremely picked over at first and needed to be replaced with new dishes but that could have been due to the new group seating time. After the initial confusion everything was great! The turkey and prime rib were excellent. All of the sides were very good too. Loved the dessert offerings. Our server was quick to check on us and refresh our drinks but didn’t hover. We would definitely try this again next year!!
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judith
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Thanksgiving buffet was disappointing. All the food was cold to room temperature. Trays were empty and never refilled so if you weren't first in line, you missed out. They didn't replace items until it was too late to eat it because now your on dessert. As to the desserts, terrible apparently grocery store bought pies. Service was slow. Absolutely no holiday decor in the dining room. In fact there was only 1 small Christmas tree in the lobby. No holiday music. Not a single amount of ambiance to be had. Very expensive buffet that was not worth the price. We were very disappointed.
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Amy
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some of the warm food was cold, the shrimp cocktail were mushy. Wish they’d been displayed on a bed of ice, in past years they were always very good and lastly it would have been nice to have a cobbler option for dessert.
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Edmund
Nashville
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great Thanksgiving buffet experience with family. Food selection was great in quality and quantity. Will plan to repeat again next year.
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Michael
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a great Thanksgiving with The Forge restaurant. Much appreciated. April Champ Pemberton
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Cheryl
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very pleasant experience. The ambience was nice the staff was very friendly and professional our server was super attentive and answered all questions. Overall very satisfied
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Eddie
E. Tennessee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was not the experience we remembered from pre COVID
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Greg
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Thanksgiving meal at Forge was nice. The service was fast and friendly, the food was plentiful and delicious and the overall experience was memorable.
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FAQs

Forge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 756-3400.

Forge is rated 4.3 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1201 Broad Street, Lobby, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
12th Street
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theforgechattanooga.com/
Phone number
(423) 756-3400
Private party facilities
Allow The Chattanoogan Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton to curate a special event in Forge.
Private party contact
Director of Food & Beverage : (423) 424-3729

Forge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Dinner

Table Snacks

House Made Foccaccia$6.00

Marinated Olives$8.00

Spiced Cashews$8.00

Starters

Charcuterie Board$28.00

Honey Whipped Feta$13.00

Roasted Duck Breast Crostini$14.00

Peppered Crab Cakes$18.00

Salads & Soup

Blueberry Shrimp Salad$20.00

Grilled Bison Strip Loin Salad$20.00

Burrata & Tomato Salad $13.00

Classic Caesar Salad $12.00

Entrees

Marinated Roasted Chicken$16.00

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00

Bison Steak Frites$29.00

1855 Black Angus NY Strip$34.00

Fresh Sides

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Grilled Asparagus$7.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$7.00

Mac & Cheese$7.00

Seasoned Sidewinder Fries$7.00

Seasoned Wild Rice$7.00

House Salad$7.00

Burgers

The Burger$18.00

Pasta & Specialties

Bison Steak Frites$29.00

Pasta Alla Vodka $21.00

Sweet Treats

Apple Mousse Cake$12.00

Seasonal Sorbet $10.00

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake $14.00

New York Style Cheesecake$14.00

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