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3.6
98 Reviews
$30 and under
American
SW Corner of 5th Avenue & Junipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Californian
- Hours of operationLunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefChef Gene Moana
- Private party facilitiesGroups of two to 200 enjoy private dining in the four uniquely themed adjacent dining areas. Filled with Old World ambiance, the Wine Cellar's round table sits under an iron chandelier hung from a domed ceiling of painted clouds and seats 8 to 13 surrounded by an over-sized wine bottle collection and hand-painted art. The Oak Tree Room, bathed in French bistro ambiance with mirrored walls and enclosed with French doors, seats 30 guests. The Vinoteck Banquet Room offers glass and iron double doors opening up to art work and wine bottles from some of our favorite local wineries. This upscale white linen style dining area seats 50. The Oak Tree Patio completes the lower half of the property, offering a 50 foot Oak Tree in the center, lit up and surrounded by a garden setting, 6 heating lamps, hand painted murals and a corner fire pit. When joined with The Vinoteck and/or the Oak Tree Room, seating is available for 80 to 110 guests and stand-up receptions for up to 150.
- NeighborhoodCarmel
- Cross street5th Avenue
- Parking detailsNo lot available; Off street parking available adjacent to the restaurant and a public lot is available 2 blocks from restaurant on SE corner of Junipero and 3rd. Ave.
- Public transitMST stops on Junipero Ave, half block from restaurant
- EntertainmentThe Forge features live music from 6pm-9pm on select evenings. Weather permitting, various local acoustic artists offer light jazz, folk and contemporary favorites while playing outdoors under the stars next to heat lamps and a large fire pit on our award winning garden patio.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 98 people are saying
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Overall ratings and reviews
3.6
- 3.6Food
- 3.6Service
- 3.8Ambience
Noise • Moderate
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FAQs
The Forge in the Forest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-2233.
The Forge in the Forest is rated 3.6 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.
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SW Corner of 5th Avenue & Junipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Additional information
- Cross street5th Avenue
- NeighborhoodCarmel
- Hours of operationLunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Californian
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsNo lot available; Off street parking available adjacent to the restaurant and a public lot is available 2 blocks from restaurant on SE corner of Junipero and 3rd. Ave.
- Public transitMST stops on Junipero Ave, half block from restaurant
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefChef Gene Moana
- EntertainmentThe Forge features live music from 6pm-9pm on select evenings. Weather permitting, various local acoustic artists offer light jazz, folk and contemporary favorites while playing outdoors under the stars next to heat lamps and a large fire pit on our award winning garden patio.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesGroups of two to 200 enjoy private dining in the four uniquely themed adjacent dining areas. Filled with Old World ambiance, the Wine Cellar's round table sits under an iron chandelier hung from a domed ceiling of painted clouds and seats 8 to 13 surrounded by an over-sized wine bottle collection and hand-painted art. The Oak Tree Room, bathed in French bistro ambiance with mirrored walls and enclosed with French doors, seats 30 guests. The Vinoteck Banquet Room offers glass and iron double doors opening up to art work and wine bottles from some of our favorite local wineries. This upscale white linen style dining area seats 50. The Oak Tree Patio completes the lower half of the property, offering a 50 foot Oak Tree in the center, lit up and surrounded by a garden setting, 6 heating lamps, hand painted murals and a corner fire pit. When joined with The Vinoteck and/or the Oak Tree Room, seating is available for 80 to 110 guests and stand-up receptions for up to 150.