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Address:
634 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Neighborhood:
Lincolnshire

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Forge Club Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.theforgeofvernonhills.com
Email: info@theforgeofvernonhills.com
Phone: (847) 634-5590
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:00pm Bar: Tuesday - Sunday: 4:30pm Lunch: Available for meetings and luncheons of 15 or more, all year round
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Romulo Arcos
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: The Forge has variety of spaces for private parties, meetings, banquets and receptions. Groups from 10 to 175 can be accommodated for breakfast, luncheon, or dinner.
Entertainment: Dining Room Pianist at Dinner, Friday and Saturday
Special Events & Promotions: Special dinners, dinner and dancing, scotch dinners, and wine dinners are regular events at the Forge. Call the Forge at 847/634-5590 or go to the Forge website for additional information.

Getting there

Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking Lot available for self parking at all times. Complimentary Valet Parking is available Friday and Saturday evenings.

A word from Forge Club

Sit back and relax at The Forge of Vernon Hills. New name, same great service. Reminiscent of the great supper clubs of days gone by, The Forge takes you back to the grand establishments of old, with the barn wood and hideaway facade. Guests at The Forge of Vernon Hills enjoy a relaxed elegance… with contemporary and classic cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday, The Forge offers old world service in a charmingly unique setting usually reserved for private dining clubs. With private rooms available for parties from 10 to 200, The Forge of Vernon Hills is also your venue for social affairs or corporate meetings and events. Your Host, Henry Markwood, and his staff invite you to join them for a wonderful dining experience. Continued

Forge Club

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54 $31 to $50 restaurant

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67 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

67 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(41)
romantic(24)
good for groups(23)

fit for foodies(19)
neighborhood gem(18)
notable wine list(13)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (67)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We've been driving past this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been driving past this restaurant for many years, always wondering if we'd enjoy it. The outside appearance is not impressive. Inside, the ambience is similar to a Wisconsin supper club. Just what we were looking for. Although we did not tap into the library of scotch, the wall of bottles looked impressive. Our service was superb and the meal was excellent. $150 got the two of us appetizers, drinks, a top notch entree and dessert. We'll definitely return, probably with friends."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This long-time private club

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This long-time private club just recently opened to the public for fine dining. It's an old school supper club with an extensive Scotch collection. The rustic wood exterior reveals a mix of English/Italian Country style interior. The food was outstanding and the service was top notch. A tad pricey but well worth the effort. Make sure you try the Brandy Ice after dinner!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Classic fine dining retaurant,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Classic fine dining retaurant, a bit dated, but that is this restaurant's charm. The service was the highlight, our waiter was very attentive and funny! Duckling and veal oscar are delicious."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

No food presentation but good servi

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We always wanted to try this private dining club that recently turned public. We were disappointed in the lack of presentation in the food. The wedge salad was a wedge with 2 cherry tomatoe halves. Pricey entrees ($20-$35) appeared to be just dropped onto the plate..no style and presentation. The best part of the meal was the coffee service. Coffee served with chocolate pieces, cinnamon, and sugar."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Special Features: romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A classic fine dining experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A classic fine dining experience. Everyone was gracious, friendly, yet very professional.
The food was outstanding. We all enjoyed each of our courses. We certainly look forward to returning."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I actually like the vintage

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Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I actually like the vintage environment. The food is excellent."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Stale

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2008

Dined on 03/08/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This restaurant have not updated it's decor or menu since the sixties...
Green checkered carpet, drab atmosphere, forgettable food. Good service, but it can't outweigh all the sad and negative."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was good but service

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Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was good but service was incredibly slow. Took 2 hours to eat so didn't have time for dessert which was the best part of the menu."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food

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Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was excellent. The waiters were fun and attentive without being stuffy. The interior takes you back some years but was still quite comfortable."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first trip to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2004

Dined on 03/03/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first trip to the Forge Club, but certainly not our last. We enjoyed ourselves, had a wonderful meal, and great service. The duck was terrific, and my veal oscar was perfectly prepared."