Forbes Mill Steakhouse

This was the first time that we've eaten here in a few years. We didn't have reservations, so we sat at the bar. The bartenders were excellent and extremely nice. Zach, who we knew in the past, remembered us and Mark V., there was one more, but unfortunately, I don't remember his name. We started with the Portobello Mushroom & Garlic Tart that was delicious, followed by French Onion Soup that was very good. For our entree's, we had the Australian Lobster Tail so delicious and Steak & Australian Lobster Tail. The steak was very good. I don't recall the name of the dessert.

Food was ok. The oysters are bit disappointing. The waiter who served us didn't smile at all not sure if he had a bad day😕. Not aware there is a bar inside and was super noisy.

Food was pretty good, but we ordered 3 steaks medium rare, one was spot on, one was rare, one was medium to medium-well. Service was really poor, kept having to flag the waiters down to get to place orders (after they said they'd be right back 30mins before), and then throughout seemed like waiter didn't care and just wanted us to leave. E.g. taking empty glasses away without asking if the person wanted another, bringing the check without asking if anybody wanted anything else like coffee, etc. Atmosphere was meh, it was a big room and incredibly loud, you could barely understand the person sitting next to you without shouting. Not worth the cost by any measure.

We venture to this restaurant at least once a year, and it’s exquisite every time. Ben served as our waiter and Mack was our sommelier for the evening. Both were attentive and delightful. Short story; Mack was our waiter the first time we went to Forbes. He left such an impression on us that we started requesting him. Three years later, he is no longer our waiter, but the sommelier. A good sommelier recommends wine, but a great one truly elevates the entire experience. Mack, is a great one. I can’t explain it, but Mack and the entire staff at Forbes go above and beyond to ensure your meal is memorable and enjoyable. It’s echoed in several other reviews, but I feel it’s needs to be reiterated how great the staff is. The food, it’s phenomenal. I’ve never had a bad meal. (Please, don’t skip dessert.) The people, the hospitality and the ambiance keep drawing us back in. I wish I had more friends to bring, I really enjoy every dinner we have here. I can’t wait for our next dinner, cheers!

Appetizers and desert were fantastic. Service and the hostesses, as well. Our biggest issue were the main courses. Both were overdone. For $100 steaks I expect better. We didn’t complain or send it back so I’m not sure how they would’ve handled it. I’m sure they would’ve taken care of it since everybody was nice. Just a little annoying that we had to even think that way.

This place needs to be good for what they charge for the food. Meets are good and you can find better places in the Bay Area. Sides are the best part in this place. Potatoes and spinach are the best Thing better. Service is good could be better. They have tables outside and they are pet friendly. They a really good wine selection.

We managed to get a late booking here, and boy was it worth it. Incredible steaks, with delicious sauces and sides. There's a great wine list with plenty by the glass. It is on the expensive side, but the ambience and service are really great. Our server Jeffrey was so fun to talk to, he really made the evening special!

Great steakhouse in downtown Los Gatos. The food is really good and the atmosphere is teeming with energy. Larger parties may take longer for food to arrive and definitely plan for at least a few hours for a nice, relaxing meal. Place can be busy, so highly recommend making reservations. Parking can be challenging - especially on popular nights - so plan extra time for finding a place to park

Came for dinner on NYE. The vibes were good, hostess was friendly and welcoming, and it was a cozy energy to ring in 2025. We ordered the French onion soup and Caesar salad to start. Both full of flavor, and having the actual anchovy in the salad was different and delicious. Breads were warm and fluffy, too! I ordered the ribeye with truffle butter and a lobster tail. Steak and lobster just melted at first bite; I loved it! My partner ordered the center cut filet with scallops and it came with this delicious black jasmine rice in, what I think, as a curry sauce. He enjoyed his plate as well, and the rice was a good taste test for me. We also did a split side of mac and cheese and the au gratin. Perfect sizes for the two of us to share, and both were so good, creamy and cheesy. We finished with the chocolate cake with vanilla gelato. So decadent and creamy; I'd buy a gallon of that gelato! Overall a wonderful evening to end 2024. We will definitely be back!

Pros: My food was delicious. Filet cooked perfectly. Au Gratin potatoes were creamy and decadent. Cons: Unfriendly server. My boyfriend's ribeye was overcooked. It was also his birthday and despite acknowledging it upon checking in, they did nothing special for us. Also they charge $4 for bread and butter??? Lastly, they sat the table next to us way too close. Could hear their entire conversation and could barely fit when backing out of my chair. Too expensive for these all these shortcomings.

Celebrated a special milestone with my partner. Service is 10/10 shoutout to Kevin and other staff members for being kind and attentive. we did the October 3 course Butternut squash: perfect! Creamy light perfec tfor the pallet! Came with croissants twist bread which was a nice touch Walnut salad: refreshing, but nothing too crazy Cod & fillet: cod was better than I thought! The salt on top made it even better. Fillet was tender but not my favorite 8/10 Pumkin cheese cake: 12/10 delicious! It's a great dessert for the season!

I wouldn't get anything but steak here. After all, it is a steakhouse. The ribeye was simply amazing! Just enough fat. And the fat was burnt. So much flavor and such high quality meat. I don't like my ribeye thick. The thickness was just right. The salad was okay. I think the Caesar's salad would have been better. I didn't eat any of the mashed potatoes but it looked delicious. I didn't eat their yummy dessert, but their fruits were so fresh. Overall, the food was amazing. The service was excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. I would definitely come back.

I had a great experience here! Food is amazing, service was friendly and super accommodating. Came in on a Saturday at around 5:30pm with a party of two with reservation and were seated immediately. Things were pretty chill at this time but definitely got a lot more busier later on, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation or coming in early. Our waiter made great conversation and made us feel at home. We actually ordered the special that wasn't on the menu that he told us about (it was a whiskey dry aged ribeye) and it was quite honestly the best steak I've had in a while. We got a small whiskey sample on the house that went with the steak and it made all the difference. Super aromatic and unique, I've never had anything quite like it anywhere else! Another standout for me were the ladies' accommodations in the restrooms with complementary tampons, hair ties, and other amenities. It's a small detail but it made all the difference in my experience here. Even michelin star restaurants are not this well-accommodated, so I highly appreciate this attention to detail. Everything from the food, service, and ambiance was 5 stars and out of the park. I would definitely recommend this spot for date night, celebrations, or any excuse to eat some delicious steak!

We love the new look of the restaurant and of course the servers and food!! It is our go to restaurant to entertain friends and family.

I got the short ribs which were good! The mashed potatoes were my favorite as well as the side of mac n cheese we got. My orange creamsicle cocktail was tasty! The others in my group got the chicken, steak Diane and filet. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was pretty fast and decent. Only problem was when we ordered a side of bearnaise sauce when our food came and the sauce didn't come until we were almost done eating. (We love bearnaise sauce but this one was different and not a favorite). We ate outside which was nice. They have heaters outside to stay warm.

This place is famous for a reason. From the start our service was top notch. I loved the details like a custom printed menu celebrating our anniversary and the accompanying dessert. In my opinion, those small touches really do speak volumes. Our server had great recommendations and suggestions throughout our ordering process. The drinks were fantastic and the food was even better. I will dream of my spark plug, steak, and Mac and cheese for at least the next few months.

My friend and I came here for dinner on a Sunday evening. The restaurant has a small parking lot, but there is also street parking available around. We were able to get a spot in the parking lot! We had a reservation so we were seated upon arrival. The steakhouse has a standard steakhouse feel to it. It does have plenty of windows however to let natural light in, which is a bit different than the standard dimly lit restaurant. Food: Bread Basket - Really cannot go wrong with bread. The rolls were warm and served with soft butter. Vegetable Cream Soup - This was their specialty soup from their monthly menu. It was pretty good. Strawberry Salad - Salad was well dressed and delicious. Loved the strawberries and the cheese abundance. Side of Mac & Cheese - Good portion to share. The mac & cheese was creamy and decadent. Side of Mashed Potatoes - These were good, pretty standard. Mushroom Ravioli - This was good, though I wish it came with more ravioli. The spinach and mushrooms accompanying the raviolis were excellent. My friend also ordered the filet mignon for himself and enjoyed it. For dessert, we were given a little vanilla cake for our anniversary. We also ordered the chocolate lava cake. Both desserts were pretty good. Service: Service was good and friendly. Our server was friendly and checked in on us every so often. The timing of the courses was good. Everything came out as expected. TL;DR - Good steakhouse with decent options for a vegetarian!

My partner and I recently patronized this restaurant recently and left disappointed. I really enjoy dining at smaller mom & pop restaurants as opposed to larger chains so I was really excited about this restaurant and was hoping to add it to our rotation of restaurants we frequent. Sadly, with so many better steakhouses in the area, I don't think I will return. For starters, it took over 10 minutes for our server to even come greet us. It also took some time for us to receive our waters due to the miscommunication the server had with the back server. My partner and I shared the oysters Rockefeller, which was delicious. The perfect blend of creamy and mildy briny. The oysters were plump and juicy. I ordered a ribeye while my partner had the New York strip. Both of our steaks came out overcooked. We asked for medium rare but received medium well. I wanted to ask for steak sauce but our server didn't even come to check up on us after we received our steaks. She spent the majority of our visit preoccupied with the table of regulars sitting next to us. While I understand that regular diners deserve to receive extra attention and special service, I don't think it is acceptable for the server to completely neglect first time diners. Perhaps if we had a more attentive server, our experience would have been much more pleasant but based on our experience, I would not return or recommend this restaurant to friends.

Another wonderful visit to Forbes Mill! My boyfriend and I have been coming here for 14 years, it's where we celebrated our first anniversary and now has turned into one of our regular date nights & other special occasion places, too! It's so special to us and the food and staff never disappoint. We dined here tonight to celebrate my birthday, and our waiter Paul - who has served us in the past - not only recognized us and said it was great to see us again, but was kind, attentive, and offered explanation on some new menu items they had tonight. We never feel rushed when dining here and always leave full and very happy. Tonight we both had the surf and turf, shared the Brussels sprouts, and had some delicious cocktails - my favorite is the crimson & clover The monthly pre fixe menus are always changing and you can always get things off of those menus a la carte too which is super nice! Can't wait for our next visit!

This used to be the Good Earth restaurant and now it's an expensive steakhouse in Los Gatos. We brought bf's mom here for early birthday dinner. She ordered halibut and a baked potato. I ordered the day boat scallops as an appetizer and added one for a total of $42. Each scallop was placed upon a circular black rice cake and had a delicious sauce underneath. Bf ordered a cow aka steak medium rare but it was overcooked and not as good as he expected. I probably wouldn't be in a huge rush to return

We had a Valentine's dinner yesterday and also to celebrate my friend's Anniversary. I haven't been back here for a while. Ben approached and informed he will be our server. I inquired about the waiving of corkage fees for our friend's anniversary special celebration, he assured that he will take care of that for us. At the end, he surprised us with the corkage fees still added in the bill, I asked him, he mentioned that he wouldn't allowed to do that...if it wasn't possible, he should have communicated upfront instead of making a promise he didn't keep. However, he didn't even offer any complementary dessert for my friend special day. Fleming's, LB, left Bank Maestros...all restaurants have always been offered a complementary dessert for any special occasions..So disappointed, worst experience. He should've deserved a good tips from us for not keeping a promise.

I've been coming here for a while with family and decided to introduce Forbes Mill to my boyfriend! We came in late a day before Valentine's Day and realized our reservation didn't go through, but were seated immediately anyway with such great thought and care! Our waiter Paul was so welcoming, friendly, and attentive to our needs and went above and beyond. He went out of his way to actually interact with us and get to know us despite being near closing hours. He noticed my boyfriend was Italian by looking at his Cornicello necklace and told us about the Italian roots of this restaurant which was so genuine and calmed our nerves. We were also given a baked potato on the house as Paul noticed we were lacking sides which was so kind of him. He also took pictures for us which is always nice :) The food was delicious and so worth it as always! Amazing service all around! We are very pleased and will be coming back again for sure. Thank you for contributing to making our Valentine's date so special!

Everything was plated beautifully. Service was adequate, nothing exceptional. My braised short rib was more fat than anything else - sides were delicious. The desserts were great!

I finally went to Forbes Mill, albeit just for a $17 drink to check out the new bar. The spicy paloma is an insane drink, likely the best in the area outside of swirls and slushes. Sweet, spicy, and strong, it was like a fancy drink but it was served in a big goblet as opposed to dinky doll furniture glasses. I had always been interested to check out their "stylish and comfortable environment". Maybe I went on a bad day (heat advisory) at a bad time (late afternoon) because it didn't have the dark swanky lounge feel I had hoped for. The service was outstanding, but, plastic surgery trophy wife in genie clothes aside, the people were kinda schlub unswanked it up, with old men in shorts (myself included, though I called ahead of time to see if my impromptu visit was ok), ladies in matching hot pink Chanel-branded straw hats, and a little well-fed girl who did a fortnite dance floor show, her mom ignoring our "ahem" looks. The restaurant, ranked #7 of 90 on a website that adviser trips, is named after Forbes Mill, the first name of the town of Los Gatos. The rest is the history of Forbes, so if you want to know about their rib-eye, read someone else's review. Born in Scotland in 1804, James Alexander Forbes moved to Argentina as a teen where he was educated by Jesuits (a crucial fact) and worked for his uncle in shipping. During the Cisplantine War, he turned one his uncle's ship into a man of war and he fought for Argentina. The war was essentially Argentina versus Brazil without the football. This armed conflict led to Uruguay's independence, making it a buffer state. This is similar to the Riverlands in Game of Thrones, which separate the North from the South; the Outer Rim Territories in Star Wars, which separate the Galactic Empire from the wild frontier; and the Shire in The Lord of the Rings, which is culturally insulated and geographically isolated. He took a whale ship to California in 1831, and three years later married the daughter of the head honcho of Mission Santa Clara just 5 miles from where the 49ers would play, even though the 49ers at that time were only 31ers. While working for Hudson Bay's Company (1836-1846), he advocated British rule over California as consul, but could not dissuade us from annexing. In 1844, the Forbes family (12 kids) received a Mexican land grant of 1939 acres (Rancho Potrero). They sold it three years later to future senator Robert F. Stockton, a commodore often credited for modernizing our navy, capturing California from Mexico, even colonizing Liberia. (His daddy signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1851, Forbes persuaded John Nobili and the Jesuits to establish a school at Mission Santa Clara, where he would provide land and legal defense in exchange for the erection of a mansion for himself and free tuition for his nine sons, which lent credibility to the college that would become Santa Clara University, the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. A year earlier, he purchased about 2000 acres of Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos along the creek with the intent of building Forbes Mill to produce flour locally that was otherwise a Chilean import. After four years of red tape and construction issues, he built the mill. The town that grew around it was first called Forbes Mill, then Forbestown, and finally Los Gatos. SO, remember that, next time you try to eat your Portobello Mushroom & Garlic Tart in the bar as a nine-year-old does the Electro Shuffle.

Need to provide them w/ your CC at the time of reservations which I find understandable and sad that we need something to keep us accountable since people aren't considerate enough to cancel or reschedule in advance. I read that bread was complimentary, but it isn't anymore. We ordered the Artisan bread, French onion soup, a ribeye (rare), a bone-in ribeye (medium-rare), and 2 sides: baked potato and mac and cheese. The bread was toasted nicely, the rolls had a nice crust and crunch to it, served w/ softened butter. The French onion soup was irresistibly sweet and a slight nuttiness to the gruyere. The caramelized onions were perfect. Our steaks were served wrongfully. I ordered the boneless ribeye but was given the bone-in. When had both taken a bite out of it before realizing it was the wrong steak we were given. Other than that mishap, our meal went very smoothly. Our server checked in on us several times. He sold me on the mac and cheese. It was creamy and magically delicious. I felt like a kid eating it. We were full and was boxing some of it home, but I could not help myself, so I ordered a dessert to take home. Thanks to our server's recommendation, I ordered the gluten-free chocolate torte w/o the raspberry coulis. It was devoured a few hours later. It was dense and so rich. I loved every bite! The house made whipped cream was a great way to top the dessert along w/ the chocolate sauce. Parking is easy on a Friday if you go before 5:30PM. Anything after 7PM, good luck! Our server and staff busting our table and boxing our food were great.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary @ Forbes Mill Steakhouse and it was phenomenal! They planned a special menu just for us and even printed extra copies of the menu with our names and wished us a Happy Wedding Anniversary! We ordered the blackened ribeye, braised short ribs and pork chops. Everyone was content with their choices. They were grilled perfectly but very tender with lots of flavor. Everything was delicious but surprisingly what stood out was the Mac and Cheese! Per our teenagers! We're definitely returning. Thank you Forbes Mill for a wonderful evening!

We chose Forbes Mills for our 25th Anniversary dinner with our children. From the time we arrived. The whole experience was amazing from greetings us and to having our family dine in one of their private dining room. Service was amazing and fantastic. Absolutely loved the customized menu and the food was delicious. Head Chef personally brought our food and congratulated us on our Anniversary along with two appetizers complimentary that we really enjoyed. The host seen is taking pictures outside taking turns and she came outside to offer to take our pictures. I thought that was really nice of her. Overall everything was beautiful. Definitely will be back!!

We made reservations for the my husband's birthday. They called me earlier that day to confirm and to get the spelling of my husband's name. To our surprise his name was printed on the specials insert in the menu! The food was amazing here and the service was top notch! The server was very knowledgeable about the wine list and suggested a wonderful wine. We were not disappointed at all! We ordered the calamari appetizer and we all had filet mignon with various sides for our entrees. The filets were cooked exactly how we asked and our sides were delicious too. I finished off with a spark plug cocktail and it was quite possibly the best dessert cocktail I have ever had! Of course this restaurant is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Forbes Mill is among the best steakhouses in the South Bay. The food is terrific, if pricey. Expect high end steakhouse prices if you go. We went to celebrate a birthday and made a reservation. The afternoon we were scheduled to dine, the restaurant called and asked who was celebrating, and the correct spelling of their name. There were personalized touches at our table, which was very thoughtful. Our salads were beautifully presented and tasty. I especially liked the seasonal Fuji apple and walnut salad. The dressing tasted freshly made. Our steaks were about as perfect as a filet can get! They really were delicious and the sauce on my steak Diane was outstanding and added flavor to the entire dish. I like that Forbes Mill updated the decor, however, it is much louder inside the restaurant now and it seemed less romantic and it was definitely more difficult to converse. I hope they will consider getting some noise abatement in the future. Our service was not as deliberate or slow as I think an upscale steakhouse should be. It seemed a bit too fast and not as attentive as it could have been. I noticed that regulars definitely got better service, so that's interesting to note. I recommend Forbes Mill as a Los Gatos institution and a solid steakhouse. You will not be disappointed. It's terrific!

Forbes Mill is a great restaurant for a special occasion. We came here for my husband's birthday, and Forbes Mill did not disappoint. When I made my reservations I noted that it was a birthday celebration. When calling me to confirm, they asked for the name (and spelling) of the one celebrating the birthday. When we arrived they had printed their 5-course prix fixe with my husband's name on it which was a nice touch. Food: We started with the Caesar salad. The server asked if we wanted the anchovies with it, and as an anchovy-lover, I said "Bring it on!" The white anchovies were glorious. We then moved on to cocktails. I had a Manhattan, which was oddly sweet for a Manhattan - not my fave version. Husband had a Toki Highball which was surprisingly light and refreshing. For our meal I went with the Surf and Turf - 6 oz filet with a lobster tail, which included a comfy and cheesy Potatoes au Gratin. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the lobster tail was delicious. My husband had the Blackened Rib Eye, which came with blue cheese butter, caramelized onions, and cabernet demi-glace served with velvety mashed potatoes. It was a flavor bomb - who can say no to blue cheese and caramelized onions on a perfectly cooked steak? Creamed Spinach with Pancetta also made an appearance at the table (it's my go-to at any steakhouse). Dessert included a special little bundt-shaped cookie (gratis from the restaurant) for the birthday guy. We also ordered an affogato and creme brulee. Sweet and delicious, and the perfect way to top off the evening. Service and pricing: The staff here is top-notch. The service is well-choreographed and spot-on. Pricing? Bring your fattest wallet, because prices here are significant, although for a special occasion, it's a real treat. Overall: Forbes Mill is not the best place for a vegetarian but if you're a carnivore you'll be blissed out beyond compare. From the food, wine, and service, you won't be disappointed.

Great food, great staff, great service, great place overall just a tad expensive but well worth the experience 5

Celebrated my birthday here and loved every moment! With drinks you're looking at around $200 per person for what we had. Oysters were great, orange cream tequila cocktail was my fav, soup was amazing, salad was ok, entree was superb, and dessert was very rich. It was my birthday, and they did spell my name wrong in the menu and brought me happy anniversary plate, but in the end, definitely worth it -- just confirm your event type prior to arrival.

Got a special occasion? Or just looking for a romantic night out? Maybe just looking for fantastic steak? This place can cover all those needs and more! Great service, fantastic food... one of the best in the Bay Area.

We had an amazing engagement party at Forbes Laura was amazing everything was perfect. The staff was always there. It was my dream to have my engagement party at Forbes and they were amazing Andre and Paul the staff was always making sure we were taken care of and our guests. Our guests loved the food and definitely want to come back! It was amazing dream come true! Laura did an amazing job making the Vasona room looked great. Thank you so much!

They made our anniversary very special by printing our names on a prefix menu. I liked that added touch! We were asked if we wanted a table or a booth, so we picked a booth. We brought our own wine which the Somalia was very impressed with, so he waived the corkage fee! we shared the crab cakes, which I loved! I ordered the filet mignon 6 ounce and since I am a light eater, it was a perfect size. It came out just like I asked it was delicious! I enjoyed the mai tai as a cocktail. We shared the augratin potatoes, which I definitely recommend getting and the sautéed mushrooms. my husband got the ribeye and loved it. The service and the people that work there were excellent! They are very helpful and on top of things. I think the food and the service was my favorite, but of course my company was the ultimate favorite: my husband! Then, the desserts came and yum! I'd come here again and everything tasted so good!

Absolute gem in Los Gatos. Try the orange cream vodka cocktail. Super delicious. Steak is excellent. Service is very good. The ambiance is vibrant and energetic. Very busy. Best to make a reservation or else sit at the bar. Highly recommend. Check it out!

I took my girlfriend here for her birthday yesterday and wow. We will definitely be coming back. The reservation was easy to make and I requested that they wish her a happy birthday. They did so three fantastic times and from three separate people! The food was wonderful from start to finish. We started with oysters on the shell and Rockefeller. Both were delicious although I only got to try one of the cold oysters, the others seemed to disappear... We also had warm bread, but failed to wait for the plates. I made a mess with crumbs, but our waiter didn't hesitate to clean up and supply plates. The mains: we both ordered the 16oz ribeye medium rare. Perfect cook and perfect flavor. I added the cowboy butter and it added such great flavor, but was definitely not needed! We also four sides: creamed spinach, brussel sprouts, au gratin potatoes, and mashed potatoes. All four were amazing and had so much flavor... yes we ordered too much and yes now we (well maybe just her) will get to enjoy these flavors again today! As for dessert: they supplied a beautiful birthday dessert for her which she loved! I think we took 15 pictures. We couldn't pass up on the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake though, great choice! I got lucky that she was full... We live in the Bay Area, amazing food is everywhere. So yes the food was fantastic, but the service is what will bring us back. It was busy for a Thursday, but there was never a lull in service. We were seated immediately and offered multiple drink menus within seconds of being seated. She asked several questions about the wine, I'm not even going to pretend I understand, and she was offered a taste to satisfy her curiosity. Luckily I wasn't the only one stumped by her question and our waiter was quick to admit when his knowledge ran out, but even quicker to find someone who did know. She loved every second of it, hardly getting to discuss fine wines with me. The only thing she liked more was the wine itself! From recommendations to perfect timing, the service was great through and through. For me the best part of the service was the staff taking a moment to relate with us. The service was impeccable, fine dining standards were definitely kept. The personal touch, the laughs, and the humanity were what set them apart.

Yummy. Pricey. Early dinner and full by 6pm. I hear bar is packed later. Good service but lagged a little as it started to fill up. Multiple servers and those who take order aren't always same who deliver. All ask if "need anything " --but when comes to paying, you need original server. Dessert also good! They didn't bring my after dinner drink but also didn't charge for it. Small parking lot which is appreciated for those less mobile.

Reservations required. We came here to celebrate a birthday and had a nice dinner. I really liked that they added Happy Birthday ( & name of the person being celebrated) on the menu! Service was good and the dining area was intimate. Would come back again! It can be costly so if you don't want an expensive meal, save this, save this place for a special occasion. The food was great! For our appetizer we ordered the calamari. The entrees were; Surf & turf, 3 course meal, & and a steak with sides. We also got desert. If you like chocolate, the chocolate cake was to die for!! No food complaints. Everything was delicious

Pros: - Menu is excellent! Their appetizers were delicious and had something for everyone on the entree menu. I ordered NY steak and it came out the way I expected. They do not deal w/ the "our medium rare is more raw than others"... medium rare is medium rare! The crab cakes appetizers were my favorite. Full wine and cocktail menu that were all great. - Service was excellent. Waiter was attentive and gave great recommendations. Great job here! - Plenty of space for big and small parties and not a stickler for a dress code which is always appreciated imo Cons: - On the pricier side, but it is considered fine dining so i expect it. However, do not want people coming here expecting a deal on price - Took a while for the food to come out, so definitely not fast food or a place you go if you're in a hurry. Overall - Love this steak restaurant with the most consistent food. Will definitely return.

Food and service was 10/10. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to do a date night or celebrate a life event!

Love Forbes Mill - we went here Friday night and enjoyed a drink and meal at the bar! Zach our bartender was the best very helpful when ordering and made the most delicious mock tail I've ever had! What we ordered: Bread: fresh baked rolls and butter- delish French onion soup: crostini's and cheese galore, the cup is on the larger side so very filling. Def shareable if you are planning on ordering a whole meal. Crab cakes: cooked perfectly. Crispy exterior with the wonderful moisture inside. The fruit topping was delicious as well. Steak Tips: Cooked however you like on a bed of greens and some thinly sliced onions. Thank you Forbes!

They do everything right. Food, service, and friendly people. Menu also has many choices and always something new.

We had a great company dinner, thanks to Laura! The food was classic and well-prepared. The service was wonderful; our servers were friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. The ambiance was enjoyable as well, creating a comfortable setting for dinner. Forbes is a great experience to celebrate a night out! John Gardner - DG Heating and Air

Another great experience at Forbes Mill. My wife and I had dinner here with another couple last night. The restaurant has had some renovations performed since the last few years I dined here last. The restaurant looked classy and cool. Nice job on the renovations and decor. Ben was our waiter. He was knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciated his demeanor and service. We never felt rushed and probably would have stayed for 3 hours if we didn't have a concert to get to. We ordered appetizers: crab cakes, steak tips, and jumbo prawns. All were good. The steak tips were my favorite with a cognac peppercorn sauce. The sauce was very tasty. My wife and I also split a Caesar salad. It was simple and fresh. Just what we were looking for. All 4 of us ordered steaks. I had the New York steak for my entree. My wife and dining companions had a filet and ribeyes. All four us completely devoured our steaks. The steaks were all cooked to the right temperatures. The steaks were seasoned with salt and pepper in the kitchen so no need for seasoning at the table. I loved the peppercorn sauce so much from the steak tip appetizer, I ordered it again to accompany my entree steak. I loved it. We had a great experience and meal at Forbes Mill. This is a really great choice for a steakhouse dining experience in the south bay.

Food good, fair lighting, service fair. Parking sucked. Check YELP for possible alternatives. BEST WISHES!

As always, the food was amazing. It was pretty loud and Service was a bit slow, but with was 6:45 on a Friday Night. So no real complaints

We sat in the bar area for drinks and dinner. The steak was cooked perfectly, side dishes were great. The drinks were first class. Our server Savannah was amazing. She is the model of what a great server can be. We will definitely be back.

Reading some of the recent reviews I was hesitant about making reservations. The idea of being rushed while you enjoy a nice meal is very off-putting. Either the management really took the feedback to heart or we just got lucky with our amazing server Ben--we had a great experience. Ambiance (5/5) Service (5/5) Drinks (4/5) Food (4/5) Value (4.5/5) I want to start off by saying how outstanding the service was. Ben has such a pleasant, professional and non-pretentious personality which made all of our interactions with his enjoyable. He offered great recommendations, paced out our dining experience perfectly, and even split the appetizer and salad for us on separate plates without us having to ask for it. Everyone working that night had a great attention to detail and made sure we never lacked anything or sat there with dirty plates. The drinks we had were good but not exceptional. Their Old Fashioned lacked sweetness, but is great for anyone looking for an alcohol-forward drink. The Jalisco Listo was refreshing, but not overly memorable. The food was good that evening: -Crabcakes (4/5): The crust had a hush puppy sweetness and the inside was filled with lovely aromatics. It was very tasty but overpowered the flavor of the crab. -Wedge (5/5): supremely fresh butter lattice; stunning sweet tomatoes; plenty of bacon, dressing, and blue cheese...what's not to love?!? Surf and turf (4/5): ok, they messed up the temp of my steak. Ben offered to recook it but I was ok eating what was on the plate. Everything else was awesome: lobster was perfectly prepared, the au gratin potatoes were creamy and cheesy, and the side of pepper corn sauce hit the spot. Honestly, I would come back for the awesome service, the yummy salad, and I'm ok my steak being a little over, as long as the au gratin comes with it.

What a great steakhouse! Very impressive ambiance. Had reservations and we were seated immediately. The waiters were really hustling around and very busy. Our water was very pleasant and explained the menu to us pretty thoroughly. We shared a delicious Caesar salad. Main course was a perfectly prepared filet mignon, came with two small pieces of broccoli and one carrot. We ordered scalloped potatoes for a side dish, they were okay. For dessert we had an apple crisp with vanilla ice cream, very good. Only complaint, our waiter never came by once to see how our meal was!

Came here for a little celebration on a Tuesday and it was still CROWDED!! Wow, maybe a LG thing! Service was incredible besides running out of two items we ordered. Everything was delicious, there wasn't anything we disliked. I'd even say their ribeye was better than Alexander's! We had one of their cheaper white wines and it was pretty good! Not wine people, so not picky though. An extra star for the free dessert for our celebration! It was some chocolate mousse cake and man was it yummy! I will most definitely be back!!

We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday here. We had a wonderful time. Great food and an attentive staff. We had a custom-printed menu which added a special touch. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays which gave it a warm and festive vibe. A great experience all around.

Came here to celebrate a birthday occasion with a large party. As a nice addition, the Forbes Mill staff created a customized prix-fixed menu that printed and provided during the event. Food/Drinks Bread - $4 for 4 pieces and a side of whipped butter Calamari - $16 Prime Rib with split sides: creamed spinach and macaroni and cheese - $72 Au Gratin Potatoes - $15 Portobello Ravioli - $15 Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms - $14 Shirley Temple - $4 Cake cutting fee - $2.50/per person Prime Rib was cooked medium rare and accompanied with the split sides of creamed spinach and macaroni and cheese, horse radish dip, and a piece of broccolini. Every bite of the prime rib was chewy and plate portion was easily shareable between two people. The macaroni and cheese had a nice baked coating of melted cheese; it was semi-cheesy. The creamed spinach was okay. The bread was warm and had a nice crispy crust. The butter was a bit flavorless. The calamari was lightly coated in flour and accompanied with a side of tartar sauce. It was decent, but had better elsewhere. The Au Gratin Potatoes side dish was cheesy, the potatoes were thinly sliced and didn't feel overly heavy with every bite. Portobello Ravioli came with 4 pieces garnished with pine nuts and spinach. Nothing exciting about this appetizer. The Sautéed Mushrooms were lightly seasoned and paired nicely with the prime rib. The Shirley Temple was a classic carbonated sprite with simple syrup. Cake cutting fee per person was $2.50. The server and her team were very patient about ensuring our party had ample time for photo opportunities with the cake and dinner attendees. They brought out the cake lit up with candles and ensured that cake slices were given to each dinner guest. Ambiance Dimly light throughout the restaurant. Can easily dine-in for a casual or formal setting. Customer Service I highly recommend dining with Therese. She was very accommodating with ensuring my party felt comfortable with the room temperature and checked-in to see how the food was. She was also very nice, patient, and kind enough to take photos throughout the dinner reservation.

This is consistently our favorite restaurant in the area! They have the best steaks I've ever had. Everything is cooked to perfection. One of my favorites with the steak is the au gratin potatoes. The staff are always wonderful providing friendly services

Super Delicious steak, cooked to perfection, and great service. We got a few cocktails and those were really good too. One of the best steaks I have had in recent times. The service was very good. The starters were okay, we got a mix of veg and non-veg starters. May skip on those next time. We sat outside on the porch and it was great to feel the downtown vibe while enjoying the delicious food.

I've only had the pleasure of dining here a few times, but each time has been an absolute treat! Everything about the experience is fantastic - the service, the wine, the food, the ambiance all wonderful! Each steak I've had here has been absolutely heavenly. The au gratin potatoes and the creamed spinach, oh so wonderful and delicious. The lobster tail and the shrimp...so much goodness! I truly don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, and the price-tag shows that! The portions are rather large so I usually end up sharing a steak with whomever I'm with. The filet mignon is the only one that I find too small to be shared. After a shared steak, two shared sides, and shared dessert I leave feeling like I need to be rolled out of there, but in the best way possible. If you're looking for a nice steak dinner to splurge on, this is the place to go!

My Family and I went to Forbes Mill for my Mom's 93rd birthday. The service was fantastic. Sasha, our waiter, did an incredible job. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this place.