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The Forge In The Forest in Carmel is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its sandwiches. It's been awarded the Best of Romantic and Best of Steak awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and lunch. This place is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
After my parents spent the better part of a week on the Central Coast, we planned for their friends to drive them halfway up to hand them off to me, eat some lunch, and then we would drive back to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have a complete menu for dogs! And a separate pet-friendly area for humans and their pooch..Food is pretty basic, almost chain-ish feel to it. Pricey for what you get. The mashed potato with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite place to dine in the Monterey area ! The location in Carmel is perfect, food is delish, and they even have a dog area with Fido's own menu ! The Chinese Chicken Salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Eggs Benedict. I am on my knees praising the egg gods. This is, hand down, the best eggs benedict dish I have had. The hollandaise sauce is light and gives off a hint of lemon, and is served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here and took my pup to get something off the doggie menu. The waitress we had when we were taken to the dog area was certainly not as friendly as the staff that greeted us upstairs. I was kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was good but overpriced. My mom ordered the ahi tuna salad and the filet came out overdone. Our waitress was horrible so we had to ask another to replace the dry filet. She did this with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok, but honestly it's kind of like on the level of TGI Fridays or some other chain-type place- except that you're paying about two or three times as much as you would there. Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The price tag at the end of the meal was reasonable, and left me remembering that you get what you pay for. We paid $51 for 3 people. On average, elsewhere, we had paid $35-40 and been disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Carmel is truly a pet friendly town. Checked out Forge in the Forest for dinner on a Sunday night. No reservations needed.Hubby had Cobb salad w Ranch dressing. We forgot to ask for the dressing on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE their baked onion soup. We have gone to Carmel frequently, and we always make sure to stop and get the soup. It is not unusual for us to get it multiple times while we are in town. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've definitely had better food, but their pizza was good enough. We really went there because they are a pet friendly restaurant, and we had Delilah the Pug with us. We were seated on a side patio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good! I made reservations for a group of 6 of us while visiting Carmel. We had a fabulous time. The food was excellent. My husband had the calamari steaks which were by far the best calamari I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is a little half assed. They do indeed have a beautiful patio with lots of flowers, heat lamps...it's terribly romantic except for these interrogation lights they put above some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a long beachy day at the local Carmel City Beach, we needed a place that would seat seven people and three dogs. Forge in the Forest was a great choice for our little group of canines and city...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing visit this time. Would have scored a 2, but they are quite dog-accomodating. Ate on the dog patio (yorkie with us), table for 5. Seating was quick, had a great table, plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate there and it was ok. I had some mediterranean chicken dish that was quite greasy. The only thing good was their creme brulee. It was fabulous! I would go there only for dessert. Not their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had high expectations. Food was late and then it was wrong. Asked for the check and then waited, and waited and waited. Asked again and got it. Oh well. Probably won't go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't do it...just don't do it!Maybe someone at the Forge will read this and address some of their issues.My husband and I always take our pampered 4-legged friends to the Forge for lunch or dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Monterey with our dog for the first time. Really glad we went to this beautiful restaurant in oh so shi shi Carmel, since we were welcomed with our dog and taken to the "Dog Pound" patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Lucy's friends on the trail (Rocky's mom) asked us where they should dine in Carmel that allows dogs. I had to go on Yelp to find Forge in the Forest and how is it possible I hadn't reviewed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after a doggie play date at the nearby beach. We were there around peak time and there was a total of 4 people and 2 dogs, so we requested the outdoor dog seating area. This was one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My husband drove down from San Francisco and I were in Carmel for only one night for our 39th Anniversary. We had the most wonderful meal Saturday night. Sunday Brunch we went to Forge In the Forest....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is prech.... so cute... i felt like i was eating in a very special secret grotto in the woods.... we found out about this restaurant from a man at the cheese shop (see review)... we knew to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Forge is OK. I'm a local, and used to eating at the best eateries because we know whats good. Forge is beautiful, of course. But, the servers are too busy and the kitchen doesn't do well with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been one of my favorite places for years! I absolutely LOVE it. The bar is absolutely beautiful and has a great "Carmel" feel to it. The outside area is great to bring a dog and sit under a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Charming Outdoor Patio: The Forge in the Forest offers a brick patio covered with ivy and flowers that immediately pleases the eye. Inside, the saloon really looks like a saloon, replete with long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for our sweet Mother who wanted something special for dinner. We wanted to eat outside since the ambiance was beautiful, but when we got to our table, the outdoor heater unit was broken. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! I couldn't stop saying that while I was eating. I had the sea scallops in risotto... fabulous... husband had the peppercorn fillet with mashed potatoes and green beans.. he let me try it.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Forge has some interesting menu choices that are tasty. The outdoor seating is great if the weather and fog cooperate. By Carmel standards this place is only three stars; four stars in a normal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance here is fantastic; I don't think anyone will argue with that. It's the best outdoor dining to be found! Our dog was pampered, and the service was great! We enjoyed our meal there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly staff. My glass of water never was empty.We ordered the reuben egg rolls. There was a Russian dressing (kinda like thousand island dressing) on the side. There was cabbage mixed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They get two stars for loving dogs as much as they do and having a Dog Menu. The "dog pound" outdoor seating is a nice courtyard area - if you are lucky you get the fireplace seating (we were not that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat on the patio, which had two fire pits and enough heat lamps surrounding the tables to make it quite cozy. The patio was beautiful and could be extremely romantic. The menu is large and offers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place, but the price for the cookie dessert is overpriced for what you get. If I'm getting a cookie in a skillet, I expect a skillet, not a mini skillet. All I'm saying is that I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for two anniversaries and date day with my bf. And I have left here always content and full. Their selection of food is decent, although the prices are really a sporadic visit type of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is probably one of my favorite restaurant experiences ever. my boyfriend took me and his mother here before for an early dinner and it was so flossy. we chose to eat outside and went we entered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service was OK but the food was not. The pizza we ordered was soggy (the crust) and the shrimp (which was supposed to be hot) was still cold in the middle. I would definitely not go here again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there today on our trip to Carmel. We have a giant breed dog who joined us and friends for lunch. The staff was really nice about our dog - who was having his first adult meal out. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I want to give the place a 3.5 because they are super dog friendly. We didn't realize that Carmel was such a dog friendly town! They had a dog menu and free dog milkbones for the pups and made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent and the location is truly picturesque, which is the real reason for coming to the Forge. Service was adequate but occasionally lags here and then. However, the food is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where we had dinner on our weekend getaway with the pooches. Lisa was so excited to go because they have a menu for dogs, so we just had to try it. This restaurant was just a hop skip and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by for a drink and a snack at the bar. The bar is very warm and cozy. The Reuben egg rolls are fantastic! That's all we ate, but that is enough to bring us back there the next time we go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ate dinner here for New Years a few years ago and, after hearing so much about this establishment, I was expecting to be dazzled, considering how many great restaurants one has to choose from when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carmel character runs deep in this beautiful slice of this seaside town. Taking its name from the famous home of the same name, this establishment brings a strong menu with curious character at a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for years, mostly for lunch. I particularly like that dogs are welcomed on the patios, even though we don't bring ours. We came here tonight for dinner and were initially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful day! I took one of my pups around Carmel which is perhaps the most dog friendly place in the world and this restaurant has a patio where you can dine with your dog and they even have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor seating next to fireplace was excellent. I had the bowl of baked onion soup that was the absolute best I have ever had. I followed up the soup with Zuppa de Pesce, which was a spicy linguine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food.Delicious cocktails.Great service.Dinner under the stars.Pet friendly.What could be better?!This is our favorite place to go to dinner in Carmel, whether we are with a big group or just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am "barking" on behalf of our dog. This place is fantastic. We came to this dog friendly town expecting a warm welcome for our furry friend and that's exactly what we got. Forge in the forest is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars because they have really great service and they are super dog friendly. My dogs loved their meal here, unfortunately my angus burger and my husbands seafood pasta was not up to par. We just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch, but ate breakfast. Ate out in the patio which was very nice and relaxing. A few interesting decorations if you look carefully. The food looked great, smelled great and tasted awesome. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place, and not just because they are so good to our dogs. The food is hearty, well prepared and after going there for several years now, we still haven't exhausted the range of the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wandering the dangerous streets of Carmel is a scary proposition at times.On a visit from SoCal, I snuck into this little establishment while dodging the dicey folks on the street corners of this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made the trek out to Carmel for my niece's 6th birthday the other day and were just looking for something to eat before we hit the beach with the dog, and decided to drop in to Forge in the Forest....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here after we run our dogs on the off leash beach. The dog friendly patio is very neat. The dog menu is okay but kind of expensive. We love there fondue, it is melted cheese baked inside a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend gets bonus points for 1) taking me to Carmel-by-the-Sea 2) taking me to a romantic dinner at Forge In The Forest.As if Carmel wasn't romantic enough. Forge In The Forest is the icing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually get to eat here, so I can't comment on the food, but the waitstaff service was terrible. This place came recommended to us as a place to bring our doggie, so I was really excitied to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forge in the Forest gets an extra star for being dog-friendly (and not discriminating against the big dogs). The dog patio was very cute, but don't sit under the trees because you'll have little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is especially great if you want to include your dog. Seriously... check out the dog menu! haha
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a fellow dog owner I always like to look for places that are dog friendly. Carmel is definetly the place to be. After spending time at Ocean Beach with the dogs - I always try to stop by Forge in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat in the courtyard with our dog and loved it. Food was pretty good, the courtyard was really cute, and service was great. The only downside is that it's a bit overpriced... but? everything is in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is cute and it gets a plus for being dog friendly.The food was BLAND, flavorLESS, boring! $30 for steak and pasta and they couldn't even get that right?Service was great though.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for simple pub-type food and drinks. I come here with my mom and girlfriends, which has earned it the affectionate nickname "Forgery in the Forest". ;-) Try the fondue bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed in Carmel over the Easter weekend with our 2 dogs. So we needed a place to eat that was ok with dogs and this place was defiantly dog friendly. We were able to get reservations for the same...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars cuz our waitstaff was lovely, 1 more star because they have a doggie menu and are doggie friendly, 1 star for food, minus one star cuz they shoved us in the patio in back next to the bathrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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I had my reception here without ever trying to food. Big mistake. First off the food was OK. Secondly they did not offer very much variety. I thought that they could have decorated the tables nicer. Just a...
weddingwire.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry but if I had a dog,this is the best place to go, but if I was to treat out friends at a carmel restaurant, I will just probably get them appetizers so they can absorb the ambience then... skip...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 5 stars goes out to our waitress Amy at Forge In The Forest who went above and beyond the call of duty. Consider yourself lucky if you have her wait at your table. Other waitstaff were not as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outside... cute as hell... warm as all get out...and are those dogs eating with people?Yup... a wonderful dog menu with "t-bone" and "hot dogs" for pups!Great place, you need a rezzie, and if you get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed our evening at Forge in the Forest! It may not have been the best food ever, but what a great spot for a romantic evening. Our server was very friendly and paid just enough attention...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My dog is crazy....so when looking for a dog friendly restaurant in Carmel we read about how this one had a private area for dogs and their owners.The place was cute....outdoor seating, heating lamps,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come here at night, sit outside next to one of the fires, and enjoy your drink. Bring your dog too. This place is very Carmel.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm.. this is a good place to bring a large, boisterous crowd. It's also very family friendly. The service was attentive when I was there, but talking was really impossible unless you were sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty and relaxing outdoor patio seating comfortable chairs- scatter-brained (and slightly off-kilter) waitress pretty decent food (it's not out of this world)- long waits for the waitress to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed in this restaurant. It came highly recommended from people in the area. Pros: Doggy area, Doggy menu, friendly staffCons: My Pork Loin was so dry it was practically...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average food with average service. The waiter forgot what kind of drink I ordered, so he came by to ask a second time. I ordered a salad which was okay, but came with the wrong dressing. Waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place if you're in Carmel and want to take your dog with you to dinner. The food isn't what I would call the best, but the fact that my dog can sit next to me in a nice outdoor patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5 starsQuiet, pretty, abundant heating on the patioDog-friendly : 4 starsDoggies have their own menu, and Chloe loved her "Quarter Hounder", but the water they provided was full of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(I try not to give 5 away as much, but the 5th star is for the NON-plastic patio seats they have for my mommy). Not only do they have menu for me!!! It's actually very good!! My mommy had grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the story: we had reservations at 8:30pm and got there right on time. They told us it would be a few minutes and we sat down to wait. After about 15 minutes we were finally told that the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only restaurant in Carmel that we've found that has a dog menu. The menu includes steak, chicken, a hot dog, and a bowl of kibble. How cute is that?? The service and food are both excellent. So...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Forge in the Forest has a dog-friendly patio they call "The Dog Pound." The restaurant features a dog menu from which you can order hot dogs--Hot Diggity Dogs, kibble, or if your puppy's been really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always go here when I come "home". Have a Litro of Spaten or 2 that is what I always get and don't forget to order the "cookie" . Give them a heads up since it takes 15 minutes for them to make it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost definitely the best outdoor seating in all of Carmel. The food is pretty average, in a good way, but there are probably better places price and taste-wise. The monster skillet-baked chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The outdoor seating area is the charm here...you can almost imagine Robin Hood and Maid Marion stopping by for a moment of rest and libations. Typical bar food that is better than inedible. Beware...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a classic old institution on the Monterey Peninsula. Worker owned and operated so they take great care in their preparation, quality and service. Awesome burgers, and on nice days...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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indoor and outdoor seating, very quaint and romantic. great kids menu and even a menu for dogs! i love the quiche and salads...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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we recently ate at forge in the forest. our very "busy" 2 year old loved this restaurant mostly due.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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a different sort of co-op concept...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this former blacksmith's shop houses a lively bar and restaurant suited to all ages and tastes. the menu has excellent prime steaks, sandwiches, and pizzas. you can sit under the trees outside by a fireplace...
nytimes.com - user review
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the dining experience here is superb. on the walls inside, find license plates, skillets, signs, toys, and all sorts of collectibles. on the patio outside is a stone rotisserie that cooks many of the meats...
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