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The Forge

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Bistro

One of the Best Places To Visits in Van Zandt County


Address

1610 FM 279, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754

Website

theforgebenwheeler.com

Contact

(903) 833-5970

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Joe S. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic out-of-the-way bar and grill that's not really out-of-the-way in Ben Wheeler. It just feels that way. Great country feel. Amazing friendly people! The rustic interior is part of the charm. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu including breakfast. The pizzas are terrific. Plenty of options. The blue cheese chips are the perfect munchy snack to go on with the cold beer until you decide on your meal. You can order ahead and pick it up if you don't have the time to eat in. The service is superb! The live music is a plus and the outdoor space is really cool. It's only 30-35 minutes from Tyler. It is well worth the trip! Perfect outdoor music venue under the live oaks!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fun treat of a place to happen upon. Ben Wheeler, TX has it figured out with this place. Outdoor seating options abound, this is where you want to spend your fall afternoons. Exceptional menu including NUMEROUS vegetarian and vegan options. Enjoy the fried avocado, shrimp stuffed mushrooms, and deviled eggs for starters. From sandwiches to pizza to burgers there is a entree for everyone. Job well done, Forge. Cheers!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike S. 6 months ago on Google
    This is my new destination place! What started as a nice drive on s pretty day ended up a great experience. The bacon bleu burger was the best I’ve ever eaten. Had the deviled eggs and they were great. I mean, the menu is so good I had to try 2 things. There was a birthday party for a young seventy old lady with people from everywhere. Dogs were outside too. Just a wonderful way to spend lunch. There is a lot to explore at the Forge, so get started.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nol J. 5 months ago on Google
    It is a unique establishment, great atmosphere, and excellent service. Owners and staff make you feel welcomed. The variety of their menu is fantastic. You can not go wrong stopping in for a meal or evening of entertainment.

  • 3/5 Daniel S. 6 months ago on Google
    Dinner: Strange, the dinner was extremely flavorful, incredible presentation and wonderful service. We really appreciated this place so: Breakfast: we ordered a breakfast burrito and a pizza. The burrito was dry, with little to no interest in flavor. The pizza was... almost as if they ran out of ingredients or wanted to save money at the expense of the customer. Lacking in sauce, 3 pieces of meat... The ambiance is incredible Service is not bad, mostly expected Food, dinner was great, breakfast was lacking, incredibly. 8/10 dinner 4/10 breakfast. Dennys is my regulatory factor 5/10.

  • 5/5 Fabian R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants I have been to in years. This is a scratch kitchen. Everything is made fresh and thoughtfully sourced. The atmosphere is fun and funky and the employees are always smiling. The food was on point. Everything is fresh and cooked perfectly. Our appetizers were delicious and set the bar for the food which exceeded expectations. Everyone's food arrived together and hot, which is no small feat for any kitchen serving a table of 13. Our waitress was a pro and no one had to ask for refills on their drinks. If the food and staff aren't enough to get you in the door the outdoor space in the back definitely will. With everything from stage a giant life-size teepee and multiple outdoor lounge areas this place has everything. This place is the complete package. Do your face a favor and stop on in and don't forget to tip your waitstaf cause they got your back.

  • 5/5 Tracy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Super quirky and fun menu with many types of options to choose from. Love the vibe and atmosphere. Love this artsy little town, Ben Wheeler. Richard and I had the brunch today.....Amiga and the cosmic mushroom. Both were amazing!

  • 4/5 Linda J. 7 months ago on Google
    We all had a great time. We were there for a birthday celebration. We all had different entrees. All good. Then cheesecake. Delicious. Our waitress was super. She gave us time to enjoy our drinks. Then gave us all the time we wanted. Music was great...old music from 50's and up. So much fun. Thank you much.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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