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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.3
4.3
432 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The Forge Restaurant in Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal. The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. Incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, to be lovingly grilled and roasted over beech logs. Head chef Dan Regan, a passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen. Combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences. We focus on British ingredients, as local to Chester. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is harvested from herds on estates that focus on improving biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01244 735765
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Regan
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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Experiences

  • Set Dinner Menu

    GBP 42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Forge for a freshly prepared delicious candle-lit evening meal from our set dinner menu. Using the best sustainable ingredients to be delicious and make sure it's memorable. Chef Dan Regan has created this beautifully balanced menu that is hearty but seasonal.
    Set Dinner Menu photo
  • New Year Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu

    GBP 100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Say goodbye to 2024 in style at The Forge Restaurant! Join us as we bid farewell to 2024 with a culinary journey like no other. Savor our exquisite tasting menu, crafted from the finest sustainable wild ingredients, while soaking in the elegant and relaxing ambiance. Make it a night to remember!
    New Year Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu photo
  • Lunch with Cocktails

    GBP 40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Forge Chester, our lunch with cocktail experience is a way to spend with your friends or family. Choose three cocktails from a locally-sourced unique menu as well an incredible main dish or four smaller plates. Catch up with loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere and let our team take care of you.
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What 432 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "top class service." Known for its "fine dining" without the hefty price tag, The Forge provides a "great atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "incredible steaks" and attentive staff, making it a must-visit destination.

432 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was overall ok. Choice of steaks in the cabinet was poor and service was slow.

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  2. Tracy

    Cheshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good quality but starter too small. Main meal too salty. Dessert was nothing special. The service was good. Poor ambiance no Xmas spirit. All in all very disappointing.

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  3. Maxine

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Good location in Chester.

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  4. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, met expectations, very enjoyable

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  5. Gareth

    Liverpool

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful food, moderately priced. Quite noisy but was very busy. Very small table in middle of room, no very intimate. But a good overall experience

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  6. Derek

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the 3 course set menu today with a glass of fizz followed by a nice Malbec. The food was so delicious. All courses were flavoursome, and the service was excellent. Friendly staff and great chefs. Been a few times now. Highly recommend 👌.

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  7. Sue

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday Lunch. Great service from friendly, professional staff.

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  8. Anushta

    Liverpool

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the 3 cocktails and main course for £40. Great value. Food prepared to a high standard and delicious. Staff were attentive and helpful. They didn't rush us. Would highly recommend The Forge.

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  9. Jon

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the Sunday Roast offering, reasonably priced for the offering. Will be back again

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  10. Angela

    Lancashire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely food, great wine list, excellent service. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.3 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

The Forge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Forge

The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Regan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01244 735765
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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