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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.3
4.3
435 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
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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

  • Burns night at The Forge Restaurant Chester

    £75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 25, 2025 only
    Eat, Drink, and celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s national bard on Burns Night at the Forge restaurant, Chester, on Saturday, 25th January 2025. Born in 1759, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist who became a national icon. Join us at the Forge with our six-course tasting menu with all things Scottish on the menu. You will enjoy a glass of bubbles and a whisky to end your email with our homemade tablet.
    Burns night at The Forge Restaurant Chester Photo
  • Set Dinner Menu

    £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
  • Lunch with Cocktails

    £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.
    Lunch with Cocktails Photo

What 435 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Hot spot

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cheshire

    Lively

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Romantic

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge in Chester offers "excellent food and service" with a lively atmosphere. Known for "fantastic Sunday lunch" and "incredible steaks," it is highly recommended for special occasions. Guests praise the attentive, friendly staff and beautifully presented dishes. While some find it pricey, many consider it "worth the expense."

435 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Cheshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    On a bleak cold January evening, it was good to spend some time at the Forge. The place was not busy and I had a booth-style table to myself. Service was quick, but did not feel pressurised and the staff were friendly and helpful. The quality of the food was very good - my venison was tender and nicely pink in the centre, although the accompanying rosti was a bit on the crisp side. Portions however were not very generous which was surprising given the price and the speciality of the restaurant seems to be large sharing steaks (which limits choice for a single diner) It was good however to be able to have a carafe (375ml) of wine - just the right amount for a single (not driving!) diner. A good experience, although not perfect.

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  2. Jean

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the restaurant was wonderful- both food and staff faultless. The staff very attentive and the food great, the steaks were cooked to perfection.
    The ForgeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Jean, thank you so much for the amazing review! We're delighted you had a fantastic experience with us and we cannot wait to welcome you back in the future! Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  3. Elaine

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Sunday lunch for a birthday. Great service and food. It was my first time here and can't wait to return.

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  4. Chris

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    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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  5. Tracy

    Cheshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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  6. Maxine

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 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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  7. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 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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  8. Gareth

    Liverpool

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 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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  9. Derek

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 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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  10. Sue

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.3 stars by 435 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.

Make a reservation

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

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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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