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Forge In The Forest Restaurant
Junipero Street & 5th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93921
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Libations
Take Out Menu
Lunch Menu
$2 charge for split plates
Small Plates To Share or Not
Ceviche
$16.00
Halibut, mango, jalapenos, cilantro, red bell peppers and onions
Roasted Fresh Artichoke
$8.00
Marinated with balsamic vinegar & charbroiled. Dijon mustard dip
Stuffed Portobello
$10.00
Fresh crab, rosemary, mayonnaise, turmeric and Cajun spices
San Francisco Style Fondue
$15.00
Melted cheese blend & white wine served in a sourdough bowl with vegetables and fruit
Chicken Satay Lollipops
$9.00
Pan seared chicken marinated with peanut and soy sauce served with a spinach salad
Black and Blue Ahi Tuna
$12.00
Pistachio & macadamia nut crusted Ahi tuna, served rare with a drizzle of Meyer lemon aioli and wasabi
Spicy Buffalo Filets
$11.00
House made spicy mango BBQ sauce slathered on boneless breaded chicken filets
Angus Beef Sliders
$9.00
3 Niman Ranch beef sliders served on Hawaiian bread
Duck Empanadas
$9.00
Slow cooked duck, mozzarella cheese and raisins all wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry served with green chili chutney. Contains nuts
Famous Rueben Egg Rolls
$11.00
A Forge favorite made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing
Steamers
$12.00
Clams and mussels with garlic, butter, white wine and parsley, served with garlic bread
Soups & Salads
Chinese Chicken Salad
$12.00
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, rice noodles, won ton crisps and peanuts, served with sesame dressing
3 Beet Salad
$12.00
3 different types of beets, strawberries, feta cheese, orange segments and balsamic dressing and a spring mix salad
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine tossed with parmigiano, toasted croutons and Caesar dressing
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $5.00
Cobb Salad
$12.00
Spring mix tossed with red wine vinaigrette and topped with avocado, crisp bacon, tomato, eggs, blue cheese and grilled chicken
Francis Whitaker Salad
$12.00
Organic field greens with crumbled blue cheese, red onions, sliced pears, oranges and spicy pecans tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
French Onion Soup
$8.00
Caramelized onion, white wine, vegetable stock, French baguette and melted Swiss and provolone cheeses
Award Winning Seafood Chowder
$12.00
Crawfish, clams, Bay scallops, Bay shrimp, potato, celery and cream
Forge Combo
$11.00
Choose 1/2 sandwich (grilled chicken, vegetarian, Rueben, tuna or turkey) and pair with the soup of the day
Sandwiches Made with Character
The Forge Burger
$14.00
Half pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef with Jack cheese. Served with regular or garlic fries. Add bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted jalapeno or grilled mushrooms - $1 each
Philly Cheesesteak
$14.00
Its all in the Rib eye steak! Provolone cheese, roasted peppers and onions. Chicken option available
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$12.00
Grilled chicken breast on Francese roll with avocado, bacon, romaine, and jack cheese with garlic aioli on side
Vegetarian Delight
$11.00
Grilled portobello, zucchini, onion, tomato & eggplant topped with provolone cheese and a hummus spread
Tuna Salad Sandwich
$11.00
Fresh white albacore tuna, celery, mayonnaise, black olive, cilantro and bell pepper on toasted olive & herb french bread
Curry Chicken Panini
$12.00
Chicken, celery, green apple, feta and mozzarella cheeses blended with mild curry. Served with spring mix salad Pastrami Sandwich Thinly sliced and piled high
Reuben Sandwich
$14.00
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian dressing
Turkey Sandwich
$12.00
Thin sliced turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, jack cheese, romaine lettuce on toasted sourdough bread
Hot Dog
$7.50
All beef dog grilled to perfection and served on an artisan bun with house made pickle relish
Gourmet Pizza
Traditional Margherita
$12.00
Thin and light with house made tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Add Canadian bacon, mushroom, olives, roasted peppers, feta or blue cheese - $1. Add Bay shrimp, Italian sausage, grilled chicken or pepperoni - $2
The Hawaiian
$14.00
Canadian bacon, pineapple and scallions
Entrees
Fettuccini Alfredo
$15.00
Classic creamy Alfredo sauce
- Add Chicken Breast For
- $5.00
8 Oz. Skirt Steak
$25.00
Lightly marinated with our chef's secret sauce which includes ginger and maple syrup
Blackened Salmon Filet
$23.00
Fresh caught salmon made with special mix of sweet spice, pan seared and served with baby spinach, arugula salad and Meyer lemon dressing
Chicken Tostada
$14.00
3 corn tostadas with seasoned chicken, chipotle, iceberg lettuce and pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole
Daily Specials
House-Made Stew
$19.00
Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme
Pasta
$24.00
Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce
Entree
$29.00
8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish
Sandwich
$15.00
Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Starters
Cheese and Cold Cut Board
$13.00
Prosciutto, coppa, salami and cheese with cornichon and fruit
Ceviche
$16.00
Halibut, mango, jalapenos, cilantro, red bell peppers and onions
Stuffed Portabella
$10.00
Fresh crab, rosemary, mayonnaise, turmeric and Cajun spices
Steamers
$12.00
Clams and mussels with garlic, butter, white wine and parsley served with garlic bread
Soups & Salads
Traditional French Onion Soup
$8.00
Caramelized onion, white wine, vegetable stock, French baguette with melted swiss and provolone cheeses
Award Winning Seafood Chowder
$12.00
Best of the West award winning combination of crawfish, clams, Bay scallops, Bay shrimp, potato, celery and cream
3 Beet Salad
$12.00
Spring mix, strawberries, feta cheese, oranges and balsamic
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine tossed with parmigiano, toasted croutons and Caesar dressing
- Add Grilled Chicken
- $5.00
Rare Ahi Tuna Salad
$14.00
Blackened sushi grade Ahi tuna served rare with spring mix and balsamic vinaigrette, dot of wasabi
Chinese Chicken Salad
$12.00
Grilled chicken over spring mix tossed with sesame dressing, crispy won ton, toasted sesame seeds and peanuts
Pasta and Seafood
Fettucini Alfredo
$14.00
Classic creamy alfredo sauce
- Add Chicken Breast For
- $5.00
Lobster Linguini with Tarragon
$26.00
Maine lobster meat sautéed with Portabella mushroom & tarragon, tossed with lobster bisque and fresh spinach
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$18.00
Delicious and nutty butternut squash ravioli served with an Alfredo sauce
Lobster Taco Wrap
$22.00
2 sautéed Maine lobster wraps served in soft flour tortillas with our mild mango salsa and pasilla peppers
Lobster
$35.00
Whole succulent lobster prepared in an orange butter sauce with fruit and vegetable salad
Salmon Filet
$25.00
Oven roasted salmon filet served with fresh crushed tomato, Kalamata olives, cilantro and first press virgin olive oil, or prepared with a teriyaki glaze
Halibut Dijonnaise
$26.00
Thick halibut filet pan seared & topped with a creamy mustard seed sauce
Dover Sole
$28.00
Fresh caught whole Sole pan seared to a golden brown, deglazed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, capers and butter
Gourmet Pizza
Mediterranean
$14.00
Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce with sundried tomatoes, basil, roasted bell peppers, rosemary chicken, feta cheese and toasted pine nuts
Hawaiian
$14.00
Canadian bacon, pineapple and scallion onions
Traditional Margherita
$11.00
Thin and light with house made tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Add Canadian bacon, mushroom, olives, roasted peppers, feta or blue cheese - $1 each. Add Bay shrimp, Italian sausage, grilled chicken or pepperoni - $2 each
Chef's Private Book
BBQ Pork Ribs
$22.00
Slow cooked in our house-made BBQ sauce and then charbroiled to perfection in our 800o broiler
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
$25.00
Pork tenderloin served with a creamy bacon sauce, sautéed potatoes and vegetables
Beef Short Ribs
$24.00
Slow cooked and served with fettuccini, carrots, bacon, pearl onion and a cabernet reduction
The Forge Burger
$14.00
1/2 pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef with jack cheese. Served with regular or garlic fries. Add bacon, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted jalapeno or grilled mushrooms - $1
Chicken Basquaise
$22.00
Half chicken oven roasted to perfection with bell pepper, tomato, onion, zucchini & paprika
Indian Curry Chicken
$18.00
Special coconut milk based, medium spiced curry sauce with potatoes, white onion and carrots over basmati rice
8 Ounce Filet Mignon
$34.00
Grilled in our 800o broiler and served with a creamy green peppercorn sauce (we suggest medium rare)
Angus New York Steak
$34.00
Dry aged for at least 35 days, this 12 oz. New York will melt in your mouth
Prime Rib
$30.00
Oven roasted with special seasonings served with potatoes au gratin, green beans and creamy horseradish
Vegan Tray
$18.00
Assorted roasted vegetables, beans & spinach stew, cooked with lemon grass & coconut milk, served with rice or tofu
Valencia Paella
$28.00
Seafood, chicken, chorizo and vegetables tossed over a bed of spanish saffron rice
Black Truffle Gnocchi
$20.00
Prepared with a creamy bacon sauce and parmesan
Menage a Trois
$28.00
Ask your server about this special petit mignon
Daily Specials
House-Made Stew
$19.00
Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme
Pasta
$24.00
Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce
Entree
$29.00
8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish
Sandwich
$15.00
Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Brunch
Chef's Omelet
$12.00
Three egg omelet with your choice of garnish served with our Forge famous potatoes and fresh fruit
Classic Eggs Benedict
$14.00
Two poached eggs with spinach, Canadian bacon & Hollandaise, served with our Forge famous potatoes and fresh fruit
- Substitute Fresh Pan Seared Salmon For
- $6.00
Quiche Lorraine
$10.00
Flaky house-made dough filled with bacon, Swiss cheese and custard, served with mixed greens & a balsamic vinaigrette
Huevos Rancheros
$9.00
2 fried eggs, red bell peppers, black beans and tomatoes pilled high over corn tortillas
Classic French Toast
$11.00
Made with a delicate Brioche bread and then prepared the French way, served with a light caramel sauce and fresh seasonal fruit
Daily Specials
House-made Stew
$19.00
Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme
Pasta
$24.00
Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce
Entree
$29.00
8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish
Sandwich
$15.00
Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Specialty Cocktails
Forge-A-Rita
$12.50
Fresh lemon & lime juice, agave nectar, Sauza Hornitos Tequila & Grand Marnier on the rocks, no salt
Spring Sparkler
$9.50
St. Germain Elderflower Liquer with Fresh lemon juice & champagne
Pineapple Upside Down
$9.50
Vanilla vodka, pineapple juice & pina colada mix
Red or White Sangria
$9.50
House made using specially infused fresh fruit
Dark n' Stormy
$9.50
Goslings Rum & Bundaberg Ginger beer with fresh lime and ginger
Cucumber Cooler
$10.00
Cucumber Vodka muddled with fresh lemon & cucumber served up topped with champagne
Bulleit Julep
$9.50
Bulleit Bourbon muddled with fresh lemon, lime & mint
Berry Margharita
$12.00
Fresh raspberries, blackberries, lime juice & agave nectar with Patron silver tequila
Daily Specials
House-made Stew
$19.00
Manila clams, PEI mussels, linguica sausage, scallions, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and fresh thyme
Pasta
$24.00
Seafood ravioli with prawns and sea scallops and spring vegetables in a lemon-onion mustard sauce
Entree
$29.00
8oz grilled New York steak with a Guinness demi glace served with fingerling potato hash, yellow beats, pearl onions, mushrooms and a grilled asparagus garnish
Sandwich
$15.00
Our very own grown up grilled cheese! Served with a salad of roasted pears, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, roasted asparagus, toasted almonds and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Appetizers
Reuben Egg Rolls
$14.00
Corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss
Artichoke
$15.00
Grilled, served with balsamic glaze & Dijon mustard
Onion Rings
$8.00Ahi Tuna Poke
$18.00
Ponzu, pickled yamagobo, wasabi cream & avo
Calamari
$12.00
Served with tartar & cocktail sauces
Duck Empanadas
$14.00
Mozzarella, raisins, green chili chutney. Contains nuts
Fresh Burrata
$20.00
Artisan baguette, Quail & Olive EVO, balsamic, Big Sur Salt & baby heirlooms
Sandwiches
all served with French fries - add house salad for $3
Reuben
$15.00
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese & Russian dressing
Turkey
$15.00
Avo, bacon, tomato, Jack cheese & Romaine
Tuna
$15.00
celery, mayonnaise, cilantro & bell pepper
Breaded Chicken
$15.00
Sriracha mayo, tomato, lettuce & coleslaw
Hot Dog
$12.00
Relish & red onion
Forge Burger
$16.00
1/2 pound Niman Ranch 100% Angus beef & Cheddar
Entrees
Pizza
$16.00
Cheese, Margarita, Hawaiian or sausage
Rosemary Marinated Chicken
$20.00
Garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies
Asian Meatloaf
$20.00
Pork, soy glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini & ginger
Ribs
$25.00
Pork with garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies
Fried Chicken
$22.00
With coleslaw & garlic mashed potatoes
Prime Fillet Mignon
w/ garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed veggies
- 4 oz. $28.00
- 6 oz. $36.00
- 8 oz. $45.00
Pastas
Spaghetti
$22.00
House-made meatballs, served with garlic bread & Parm
Three Meat Lasagna
$24.00
House-made garlic bread & green salad
Carbonara
$24.00
Spaghetti pasta, peas, pancetta & Parm
Fettucine Alfredo
$18.00- Add Chicken
- $5.00
Penne Pasta
$20.00
Sausage, Marinara sauce & Parm
Chicken Parmesan
$20.00
spaghetti, marinara & melted Parm
South of the Border
Burrito
$12.00
Ground beef, chicken or veggie, black beans, pico, cheese & Spanish rice. Choose from wheat or spinach tortilla
Tacos
$15.00
Pork with balsamic roasted red onion, coleslaw & Mexican crema
Desserts
Limoncello Cake
$12.00
with fresh fruit
Chocolate Lava Cake
$12.00
with vanilla bean ice cream & fresh fruit
Bread Pudding
$12.00
with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce
Chocolate Chip Cookie
with vanilla bean ice cream & fudge
- Sevres 2 - 3 $18.00
Forge Cocktails To-Go
Forge-A-Rita
$15.00
Hornitos tequila, fresh lemon & lime juices, organic agave with a Grand Marnier float (blended)
Tijuana Taxi
$15.00
Patron Anejo with passion fruit puree, fresh lemon & lime juices with organic agave (blended)
Fresh Berry Margarita
$15.00
Patron Silver with muddled blackberries & raspberries, fresh lemon & lime juices and organic agave
Strawberry Pina Colada
$15.00
Fresh strawberries blended with pineapple juice, rum & pina colada mix (blended)
Blackberry-Mint Smash
$15.00
Fresh blackberry & mint, Hornitos tequila, grapefruit juice
Maker's Mark Manhattan
$13.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, sweet vermouth & a dash of bitters
Knob Creek Old Fashioned
$15.00
Knob Creek Bourbon, muddled orange, brandied cherries, dash of bitters, sweet vermouth & brandied cherry juice
Indian Summer
$13.00
Bogart's Whiskey with peach liqueur, splash or orange juice, topped off with ginger beer
Moscow Mule
$13.00
Grey Goose vodka with fresh ginger, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon & lime juices, topped off with ginger beer
Pear Martini
$13.00
Grey Goose Pear vodka with fresh pear puree, a splash of house-made simple syrup
Dark n' Stormy
$15.00
Gosling's Dark Rum, fresh ginger, lime juice, topped off with ginger beer
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carnivore, Napa
$10.00Raymond, St. Helena
$9.00Folie a Deux, Alexander Valley
$12.00Frozen
Martini & Rossi "Frosé" Italian Wine
$10.00
with natural strawberry, lemon, grapefruit & peach
Martini & Rossi "Frosecco" Italian Prosecco
$10.00
with natural lemon
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
John Catlin was elected mayor of Carmel in 1932 on the condition that the office wouldn't interfere with his business as the village blacksmith. A former lawyer in San Francisco, Catlin gave up that career to move to Carmel and work as an artist and blacksmith. He opened his "Forge in the Forest" in 1923 at Junipero and 5th Avenue, where the Surf 'N Sand General Store is today. The Forge in the Forest offers an extensive menu of American cuisine featuring tantalizing appetizers and entrée selections that run the gamut from vegetarian to ribs, burgers to fillet mignon, pizzas to pasta, tacos to stir fry and seafood to salads. The Forge in the Forest's wine list features California only appellations, from Santa Barbara to Sonoma with a strong emphasis on our local wineries.