Forge

Name: Forge
Address: 1201 Broad Street Lobby, Chattanooga, TN, United States, 37402
Telephone: (423) 756-3400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

171 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 p.m.

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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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

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
Sales Team: (423) 756-3400

Location
1201 Broad Street, Lobby, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Neighbourhood
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

Friday Night Live Jazz & Wine Tasting
Dec 6, 2024 only
Join us in Forge for live jazz & wine tasting from 6:00pm-9:00pm ! Enjoy performances from Prakash Wright & friends while sipping on wines from around the world. Our in-house sommelier has carefully curated the perfect wine tasting menu for the occasion. Flights of sparkling, white and red wines available for $10. Flights include 3, 3oz pours .
Christmas Dinner
Dec 25, 2024 only
Forge presents an exclusive Christmas Dinner event, featuring Chef Lamont's specially curated 3-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 BoardUS$28.00
Rotating selection of regionally sourced cheeses(2), chef selected charcuterie meats, citrus marinated olives, creole mustard, & Blind Baker crackers
Honey Whipped FetaUS$13.00
Fresh honeycomb, smoked paprika, fried capers, served with grilled ciabatta
Roasted Duck Breast CrostiniUS$14.00
roasted duck breast served on a rye crostini with russian dressing
Peppered Crab CakesUS$18.00
marinated cucumbers, seasoned corn puree, lemon remoulade, fried capers

Salads & Soup

Blueberry Shrimp SaladUS$20.00
fresh blueberries, marinated grilled shrimp, feta, candied pecans, artisan greens, blueberry vinaigrette
Grilled Bison Strip Loin SaladUS$20.00
grilled bison, blue cheese crumble, quinoa, heirloom tomatoes, grilled red onion, crispy wontons, artisan greens, avocado vinaigrette
Burrata & Tomato Salad US$13.00
heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata mozzarella, artisan greens, basil pesto vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad US$12.00
fresh romaine, house made seasoned croutons, anchovy, caesar dressing
Seafood ChowderUS$9.00

Entrees

Marinated Roasted ChickenUS$28.00
Airline chicken breast, accompanied by a bed of grits, Haricot verts, citrus and thyme jus
Pan Seared SalmonUS$38.00
Shallots, wild rice, broccolini, blistered tomatoes, and herb-garlic butter
Bison Steak FritesUS$26.00
Bison skirt cut, seasoned sidewinder fries, whipped bleu cheese mousse
1855 Black Angus NY StripUS$48.00
Duck-fat roasted potatoes, Gowin Valley Farm mushrooms, spring peas, brussel sprout leaves, and compound butter

Fresh Sides

Mashed PotatoesUS$7.00
with roasted garlic
Grilled AsparagusUS$7.00
with olive oil, garlic & parmesan
Sautéed MushroomsUS$7.00
with spring peas & brussel sprout leaves
Mac & CheeseUS$7.00
with garlic herb butter & shaved parmesan
Seasoned Sidewinder FriesUS$7.00
beer battered with cajun spiced salt
Seasoned Wild RiceUS$7.00
pilaf
House SaladUS$7.00
artisan greens, cucumber, tomato, croutons

Burgers

The BurgerUS$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 FritesUS$29.00
bison strip loin, blue cheese mousse, served with seasoned sidewinder fries
Pasta Alla Vodka US$21.00
vodka sauce, parmesan & fresh basil
Balsamic Grilled Portobello NapoleonUS$24.00
basil goat cheese, heirloom tomato, roast beet puree, wilted greens & quinoa, arugula aioli

Sweet Treats

Apple Mousse CakeUS$12.00
Caramel roasted apples, vanilla bavarois, and a sprinkle of cinnamon crumble
Seasonal Sorbet US$10.00
(Vegan , Gluten Free)
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake US$14.00
chocolate cremeux, coffee ice cream, candied pecans
New York Style CheesecakeUS$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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forge offers a delightful jazz and wine experience, with "excellent" live music and wine pairings. The atmosphere blends casual elegance, complemented by "attentive" service. While some dishes shine, others may not meet expectations. Ideal for jazz enthusiasts seeking a memorable evening, with standout small plates and "fantastic" food for special occasions.

171 Reviews

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Juliana
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 2, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1201 Broad Street, Lobby, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
12th Street
Neighbourhood
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
Sales Team: (423) 756-3400

Forge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Friday Night Live Jazz & Wine Tasting

Christmas Dinner

Table Snacks

House Made FoccacciaUS$6.00

Marinated OlivesUS$8.00

Spiced CashewsUS$8.00

Starters

Charcuterie BoardUS$28.00

Honey Whipped FetaUS$13.00

Roasted Duck Breast CrostiniUS$14.00

Peppered Crab CakesUS$18.00

Salads & Soup

Blueberry Shrimp SaladUS$20.00

Grilled Bison Strip Loin SaladUS$20.00

Burrata & Tomato Salad US$13.00

Classic Caesar Salad US$12.00

Seafood ChowderUS$9.00

Entrees

Marinated Roasted ChickenUS$28.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$38.00

Bison Steak FritesUS$26.00

1855 Black Angus NY StripUS$48.00

Fresh Sides

Mashed PotatoesUS$7.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$7.00

Sautéed MushroomsUS$7.00

Mac & CheeseUS$7.00

Seasoned Sidewinder FriesUS$7.00

Seasoned Wild RiceUS$7.00

House SaladUS$7.00

Burgers

The BurgerUS$18.00

Pasta & Specialties

Bison Steak FritesUS$29.00

Pasta Alla Vodka US$21.00

Balsamic Grilled Portobello NapoleonUS$24.00

Sweet Treats

Apple Mousse CakeUS$12.00

Seasonal Sorbet US$10.00

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake US$14.00

New York Style CheesecakeUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a reservation

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