| Forge Oakland |

Pizza restaurant · Produce and Waterfront

| Forge Oakland |

Pizza restaurant · Produce and Waterfront

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66 Franklin St Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94607

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Nestled in Jack London Square, this vibrant pizzeria serves wood-fired pizzas with a creative twist, delectable craft cocktails, and a welcoming patio, perfect for a sunset dinner.  

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theforgepizza.com
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66 Franklin St Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94607 Get directions

+1 510 268 3200
theforgepizza.com
@forgepizzarockridge
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$20–30 · Menu

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mars gemini

Google
2024.11.10, Sunday around 4:30pm. Outdoor and we saw the sunset. Great atmosphere. Very delicious cocktails and fries. I would absolutely come back. Great for dates too! Total came out to be $42.

Edison Huang

Google
Came here for their pear & prosciutto pizza but that ship had sailed as of last week 😞. We ordered their G.O.A.T pizza and crispy cheese curds. We absolutely love the G.O.A.T pizza! The dough was amazing. The mushrooms as well. The sausage was nice and spicy. They could've added more cheese though. There was a large amount of pizza crust for some parts of the pizza.

Brooke Genesse

Google
I don’t write many reviews, but I wanted to take a moment and sing the praises of Forge pizza. I had a wedding rehearsal dinner party with about 30 people outside. Leah, the catering Director was absolutely stellar. She made every detail, Awesome…we had some special dietary restrictions, extremely lactose intolerant guests. Forge went out and got vegan cheese (not on their menu but maybe it is now) so that they could still enjoy the pizzas. WOW!!! And Leah hand-delivered them to my guests to make sure nothing was mixed up. The appetizers were especially delicious. My favorite was the asparagus, yum! And the arugula pizza, to die for!!! Basically anything I asked for Leah said yes too. The food kept coming. The drinks kept coming! And the service was excellent. And on top of that, she reserved the fire pits for my party, which made a Perfect end to the evening. I highly recommend this place for an afternoon, lunch or a party. Everybody was raving thank you, Leah.

Elijah H.

Google
This was my second time coming to this location, wanted to enjoy a little sit down dinner with my girlfriend and it was a perfect end to our date night. The food is always good but the service and atmosphere are even better inside than out (imo). In order we had the cheese curds, ribs, a pizza with a chili honey sauce, and for desert it was like brownie and whipped cream with chocolate syrup. The cheese curds are always so yummy to snack on, the ribs were delicious and had a great barbecue sauce, the pizza had such different flavors than I'm used to but was so tasty and perfectly cooked especially with the sauce 10/10. And the desert was OK, im not the biggest whipped cream fan but my gf loved it. All around though 10/10 dinner, definitely recommend for those with some spending money

Denise Miceli

Google
The food and the service is amazing here. I can not explain how The Forge just hits the mark! I came here for a good pizza and was blown away by the chewy and delicious crust. My waitress suggested that I add sausage to the white pizza and it was the perfect combination for me. I celebrated my birthday here and enjoy the pear tequila cocktail. The soft serve vanilla ice cream with pistachios and honey was the bomb 💣 ending 🙌🌟👌! You will not regret this place! Will return for sure.

Deanna Bjorkquist

Google
The person helping our table seemed pretty overwhelmed and annoyed by the busy evening. They didn’t check on us until really late, so we had to get up multiple times to find someone to ask for salt, red pepper flakes, a togo box and our check. The chicken Caesar salad was one of the worst I have ever had; hardly any dressing and way under-seasoned. The fried cheese curds were empty pockets of fried air. Such a weird experience. I was bummed because my sister and nephew were from out of town, and I didn’t feel like The Forge represented Oakland’s awesome food scene at all.

Lucas Person

Google
We had a reservation for 13 but 3 of didn’t come and thank goodness they didn’t, cause our seating barely fit 10. On top of that there was fresh bird poop on our table which means they didn’t bother to wipe down the table. After ordering about 20 dishes our waiter didn’t even write anything down and then made mistakes, food and drinks were wrong, the beer was served in plastic cups cause they “ran out of glasses” took them forever to get anything out. Gave us wrong items we didn’t order and then charged us for them. Ran out of forks and we didn’t get anything unless you asked for it, for example I asked for more water and they refilled just mine and no one else. Everything was super bland even the lemonades tasted like just water. No one checked on us the whole hour. What a shame they used to be a good restaurant. Stay away because they don’t have anything special worth it. Don’t waste your money or embarrass yourself by bringing people here

Manuel Hernandez

Google
Jack London is a beautiful area with many restaurants to choose from, but dinning at this one was a big mistake. The place was dirty, service was below par and the food was nasty. My burger looked like dog food and the wings were unapetizing. The restrooms were dirty and disgusting.

Ren F.

Yelp
Used to be my GO TO spot for pizza when I visited CA and wanted a great pizza. But on my last visit it was CLOSED. And while they say it will reopen in March sadly I do not believe it. Another great venue that Newscum destroyed. I am sad to see this one go.

Trenise L.

Yelp
Angry shrimp 2.0 $16 Very bland shrimp with no seasonings 4 shrimp (4/10) Fried Brussels $13 Need more seasonings as well, but cooked perfectly as far as char and crunchiness. Nice dipping sauce. Would prefer more Parmesan on top (6/10) Mussels and fries $21 Good portion of mussels. Again needs seasoning and some lemon for acidity, but decent (6/10) Fat boy pizza $24 Pizza was good just wish it had more flavor overall and a bit more of the toppings. Only thing I could distinguish was the sausage and a little on the pickled peppers. Would have loved to have the taste of the red onions and bacon as well to get the full effect Customer service was 8/10 very friendly and attentive. Ambiance was rustic loved the outside fire pits and flat screen TVs on the inside playing the football games. I would recommend this spot and be back to try some more of the menu items!

Alice K.

Yelp
Been here a few times with coworkers but I guess I haven't left a review yet. Their menu is individual pizzas, burger/sandwich and salads. Decided on fried chicken sandwich (3/5) my guilty pleasure. Comes with sourdough bread and potato chips. Fried chicken was crispy. I remember getting this with brioche bun before, which I think is better pairing over sourdough. Sourdough is too doughy. Chips was on oily side. Side salad or something acidic would be nicer pairing to offset the chicken and bread. Would stick with their pizzas next time. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, mix of shaded umbrella and full sun. Friendly service. Waitress takes orders (not order off QR code). Food served fairly quickly

Jude D.

Yelp
I had a great night here with friends, enjoying their spectacular happy hour deals, the "forge pb and j" is 18 and includes a margarita pizza, a beer and a shot of Jameson. It's a great deal and the pizza is delicious! Thin, kind of New York style pizzas that are good for sharing between two people with an appetizer or as a meal for one. They also have five dollar well cocktails. Order up during those happy hour deals!

Vanessa C.

Yelp
My chicken sandwich was probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had The End. (the waiter pointed out that no evidence of a sandwich was ever on my plate... yeah, that good). Super cute inside. Very casual spot. Waiters were straight forward, not overly friendly. So if you want to kick back with some really good food then this is your spot. Ordered: Chicken Club, Margherita Pizza, Smoked Wings

Janelle H.

Yelp
Excellent location with a great view. Plenty of parking in the area whether it's street parking or the parking garage located right next door. Service was also great. Very friendly and attentive. A lot of seating inside and a good amount of seating outside however you just have to be aware of when the sun shifts.. you may lose (or gain) some shade with the coverings. Pizza wasn't bad but they could do better with the amount of toppings. I ordered the Forge pizza (no onions on mine). It was good but I barely received any olives or jalapeños on it. Pretty much felt like I was eating a regular pepperoni pizza. Crust could have also been cooked a bit more. So because of that, I'm not sure if I would come again unless I was in the area and craving pizza. Even then.. it would only be for convenience. Also, I ordered the mousse dessert. I wouldn't order it again, but it wasn't bad.

Ultima M.

Yelp
Came here on a whim, first time here Located at Jack London square near Plank There is indoor and outdoor seating Several TV posted up inside the venue Lots of seating available Happy hour is from 3-6 Prices are reasonable Customer service is friendly Food is good Pizza ingredients are fresh There is a full bar and drinks are decent Beer, wine , liquor Parking can be risky due to the current situation the city is dealing with But there is a parking garage near Plank I risked it all and parked on the street Car was ok upon return

Rick M.

Yelp
I have good memories of visits to pre-pandemic Forge. This choice spot along the Jack London Square estuary had it all: location (great people watching), outdoor patio with fire pits, great bar & friendly bartenders, and most importantly, amazing pizza thanks to the wood fire oven. Forge had been a weekly stop for me, and the husband and I spent a lot of late summer nights enjoying drinks and eats on that patio and fire pit . After the pandemic shutdown, I refrained from eating out for a while. And then health issues made walking to my neighborhood favorites difficult. It's only been the past month that I've started walking again, so I paid a visit to Forge for the first time since 2019. I had to follow up a few days later with another visit because I was so taken aback by the changes I was seeing that I wanted to ensure it wasn't just "a bad day" on my first visit back. Some of the changes, like closing at 8pm on weeknights, 9pm on weekend, are understandable in this new reality of still recovering restaurants post pandemic as well as the safety and security issues Oakland is dealing with at the moment. Parking in Jack London Square can be risky these days. So I'm not dinging Forge for this. But then there's the food and drinks. On the two recent visits, we ordered the same things. The preparation of each item was quite different each time. The Cauliflower Bites (fried cauliflower that gets the buffalo sauce and ranch dip treatment) was drippy wet with sauce the first time we ordered and had no evidence of being fried. The second time it had a drier, crispier fried appearance and less wet buffalo sauce addition. The wood roasted asparagus was definitely roasted and blackened on our first visit, but damp and just steamed on the second trip. The dressing for the asparagus was on point however both visits. We didn't try the pizza on the first visit, but ordered the truffle French fries. I asked for very light truffle oil on the fries, and they were perfect... super crisp, well salted, and with a dusting of Parmesan. The truffle oil was delicate and did not overpower the potato flavor. On the second visit, we ordered one of our former favorite pizzas: the Fat Boy (sausage, bacon, pickled pepper, red onion, cream, and a runny egg in the center). While the crust was cooked well and the toppings were fine, the dough flavor was just... meh. Forge crusts used to have a pleasant, yeasty flavor that was enhanced by the blisteringly hot wood fire oven. But the crust on our pizza tasted flat. And no brush of garlic oil on the crust edge once out of the oven. Drink wise, I was disappointed that the beer selections appear to be capped at 7% ABV now? I loved the old Forge with 9-10-11% IPAs and stouts on the menu. And my Old Fashioned ordered on my second visit (with Bulleit Bourbon) was cloyingly sweet. As for service, the inconsistency continued. First visit we had a server who seemed over it and wasn't particularly gracious. We got to order only after they finished breaking down the outside wait station in prep for closing in an hour. And no check-ins with us once we were served. The second visit brought service we remembered... attentive, fast, and conversational with us. I love Forge. It's been an anchor for Jack London Square dining. And now that I'm walking again, I want to be more of a patron. I'm just hoping that they can survive considering the economy, their reduced hours, and inconsistencies in service.

Jim P.

Yelp
Great place and is one of our go to's in Napa. Pizza and beers??? This is your place. If you happen to get there early enough, before 5pm, get the PBJ!! It's the pizza, beer, and a shot of Jameson. Excellent pairing to take you into the evening. We typically come for the craft beers and delicious pizzas all made carefully by the staff. Oh and the fried cheese balls?!?!? To die for! Overall, great experience, good food, and good times.

Amber N.

Yelp
Great view from the outdoor seat, although the seats are not very comfortable at the counter that faces the water. Passion fruit lemonade was so refreshing. GOAT pizza- Goat cheese and sausage pizza is an amazing combination that I didn't know I needed. My only complaint is I feel they skimp on the sausage. It was definitely more mushroom than sausage which was disappointing.

Belen L.

Yelp
The food was good . Mixed reviews with my family but overall positive except the wings. Those were dry af . Ooooo the truffle fries were also super enjoyed by the fam. The cauliflower bites stole the show, tho . Overall, it's a cute fancy pizza spot . The only thing was the waiter . He did not make an effort at all to say more than 4 words if that . Not even a hello . The man who brought our food and grated the parm for us was wonderful, tho ! He had a braid ! What a nice guy ! Thank you !

Erika T.

Yelp
I ordered the Cowboy burger with truffle fries! Medium Well. There was not enough sauce and when i requested for more sauce it came when i was finished with my meal. The truffle fries were a bit too much which is a good thing! Also crunchy! There was a nice view with a fireplace, and the riverside with boats! There are a bunch of outside tables which is nice for big groups, and couples. This was a nice dinner for a group of 9 people. I'd definitely come back for the vibes but maybe not for the same meal!

Scarlet S.

Yelp
Food is great- good location and vibes for get together. Pizza is delicious, try the cheese curds! Service is a hit or miss. Outdoor patio on a sunny day is absolutely wonderful with waterfront views.

Christy T.

Yelp
I probably should have read the reviews before going in but honestly I just have to echo the sentiments of everyone else. Firstly food, the pizza and beer are great! We got the GOAT pizza and a lager and pale age. They have a big IPA selection and just 1 of other types so if works if you're a big IPA person. Service is TERRIBLE. We came on a pretty empty Saturday, most of the patio was full so we sat at the high chairs which has a great view of the harbor which is their biggest plus! We were in a bit of a rush and while the food came out fast, everything else took FOREVER- waiting for a table to get cleaned to be seated, getting the attention of the wait staff for water, and getting the check. Do not come if you have something after because you'll be here forever. Honestly I feel like this is pretty standard for a restaurant in Jack London, great views, good but overpriced food, but terrible service.

Juicke C.

Yelp
On a week day after labs, I visited my friend's favorite pizza place in Jack London Square. She ordered the Marguerite pizza and I had the special pastrami sandwich with ice tea and roasted asparagus appetizer. The serve was attentive. We had outside table on a sunny warm afternoon. My sandwich was good however since this is a pizza joint maybe I should have ordered a pizza. lol. Sometimes I don't follow my own advice to order something that is their speciality. Nonetheless the sandwich was good, weather was cooperative and company was good.

Hillari A.

Yelp
Forge pizza never fails! Great pizza Neapolitan and the asparagus was roasted to perfection. Fresh & tasty, thank you!

K. F.

Yelp
Every single time my wife and I go there, it's like a brand new, different pleasant experience! The service is always great, whether indoors or outside. The playlist is fire, and there's not 1 bad item on the menu. They are moving to the Rockridge area, so we'll be sure to follow them there! We will forever patronize this restaurant. We'll be customers for life!

Desiree B.

Yelp
A great option for lunch! Popped by here to meet with some family for lunch. They had a decent lunch menu with good items to choose from. The crab pizza was so good. Overall our service was good and the restaurant was clean and quiet on the inside. We opted to sit indoors vs outside due to the many birds flying around. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

Lily D.

Yelp
Last Sunday, I had a pleasant late lunch at the outdoor area with a view of Jack London, perfect for dog watching! I saw so many cute dogs by... always a bonus for me. Service was quick and the servers were kind enough to accommodate appropriate seating next to the fire pits. Seating can be awkward FYI so definitely ask for better arrangement! I got the GOAT pizza. My complaint were how they were not generous with the sausages. The mushroom and sausage ratio was marginally off. The pizza wasn't the greatest of all time. It was just so-so. Calamari was good. I was getting good vibes from this place, but maybe I need to try something else from the menu. Otherwise, this spot was not cheap!

Daly D.

Yelp
Forge is getting a 3 not for the food because the food is excellent ALWAYS. I have never been disappointed by any meal I have had. The drinks are also fantastic. Their issue is their wait staff. They take laid back to a new level. They forget about you once they drop off the food, don't even look your direction. They chat with each other, they eat and drink while working and can be incredibly unprofessional. There is one male waiter that is always wearing sun glasses even when it is cloudy or dark. He can be incredibly rude and looks like he hates his job, bothered when you ask him for anything after food is dropped off. I will still continue to go there despite the crappy service because I love Jack London and I love their appetizers and Pizza.

Dominic V.

Yelp
No matter how many times I come here, I'm never tired of the cheese curds and will always order that first along with my drink. I also found out recently they don't always have the chorizo and corn pizza on their menu, but they did this time around and we ordered one right away. It is my favorite pizza after trying all their other delicious ones. Definitely a salty and somewhat sweet combo if you're into that. We also come here for dinner because they're dog friendly. Sitting outside isn't too cold with a fire pit or their outdoor heaters around and it offers a great and relaxing view of the water. They have water bowls around for your best four legged friend to enjoy as well. Poor simba though is a bigger dog and our seats were a little too close together to our neighbors, where he ended up laying down on their side as well. I'm glad our neighbors were dog friendly and didn't mind at the slightest, but that was the only thing that caused some worry for us as dog owners. If you have a little dog, it doesn't seem to be a problem at all, and if you sit by the fire pit, that's also a great option for a big dog. Seriously though, get their cheese curds, and if you feel like splurging, upgrade your regular fries to truffle fries and you will not care about anything else all night while you enjoy your delicious meal.

Naomi J.

Yelp
Honestly really good pizza! My group liked the pesto broccoli pizza (4.5/5 stars), mar pizza (4/5), and Hawaiian pizza (4/5). We tried the wood roasted golden beets (4.5/5) and the shaved brussel sprout salad (4.5/5) too. I'll be back at this restaurant next time I'm in Jack London!

Anthony M.

Yelp
A family dinner. I wanted coal fired pizza, but apparently Tony's Neapolitano in SF is the only choice for that. So, living in the East Bay, I deferred to wood fired. First, starters means before entries, not after. While the brussel sprouts were good, the timing was bad. We ordered 2 Neapolitan pizzas. The pizza only has a 24 hour rise, so the flavor is bland when compared to what it should be, a 72 hour rise. Char is not supposed to mean heavily burned. Learn to cook pizza. Basil was almost non-existent, as was the cheese and it shouldn't be yellow, which most of it was. Also, their sauce was bland and too little, with no fresh tomato flavor, which a good brand of canned tomatoes should give you. Again, learn to make pizza. The fish and chips were good, though I like a lighter breading. Other than the pizza, the worst was that server was too serious and stood over us while we completed the bill, a tactic I'm sure everyone hates. Their program defaults to 18% ON THE TOTAL BILL, which he didn't deserve and, it purposely does not show the pretax amount. Sadly, my husband fell for the trick and intimidation, which resulted in his over tipping by at least $4. Shame on The Forge!

Marina C.

Yelp
Good wood fired pizza, great location and ambiance. I loved the selection of Oakland and local beers on the menu. The cheese curds are 10/10 my favorite. Light and fluffy, cheese pull, batter is light and not oily. Will be back when the weather gets better. Quite a few tables occupied and the service was friendly and timely. Food came out hot, fresh and flavorful.

Sabrina J.

Yelp
I love their mussels and fries here, especially their margaritas. Their service is always great too! Can't wait until they reopen.

Alan C.

Yelp
I attended a work gathering on a week night at Forge and had never been there for drinks or food. It is in an area that was somewhat desolate at night and quiet, so getting dropped off by Lyft was odd because it wasn't clear where the entrance was. Pizzas were fine enough and the assorted sides we shared were also fine. I didn't see the cost per items nor the final bill so impossible to gauge but it was a decent place for a smallish group. I am not a fan of high top tables as a short person - so seating wasn't optimal and the place was desolate on a week night so be aware if traveling alone. Okay overall.

Heather D.

Yelp
We used to love this place but the our experience this weekend was not what it used to be. The service was friendly but super lax. It took a long time to take our order, the plates on table were not clean, we lacked silverware, although the food came out fairly promptly, but no one ever came to check on us, see if we wanted more drinks, see if we wanted more food or dessert, we had to hunt down our server for the check because he apparently was also the bartender (we were not at the bar). I used to love the pizza but not anymore, the crust is dry and bland now, the Mortadella Pizza may have had pistachios but if so they were ground up, I didn't get any Meyer lemon or shaved parmesan (at least none I could detect). As you can see from the picture the pesto was very unevenly distributed and it just seemed thrown together. The burger (kudos to the really good fries here) and fish and chips were both hands down better than the pizza. The open doors on a chilly night made it difficult to get out of the breeze on any inside table. I am a little over it and judging by the amount of customers I may not be the only one.

Glenda N.

Yelp
Was in the mood for pizza - stopped in around 7pm on Saturday and 4 of us were able to get seated immediately. It's a nice casual spot to grab a bite and also had a good amount of outdoor seating with fire pits/heat lamps. We ordered the Forge Pepperoni pizza ($19) and the Baby Heirloom pizza ($18). Pizzas were pretty tasty! Love the wood fired taste. The crust was soft, chewy, and nice and thin. For both pizzas I wish the ingredients were slightly more evenly distributed (e.g. for the pepperoni pizza only a couple of slices had jalapeño or red onion) and then there be less crust area and more areas covered with the pizza sauce/toppings. We weren't really hungry, otherwise I would suggest ordering almost one pizza per person based on the size. Washed the za down with a couple of beers and that hit the spot! Despite other reviews on service, I felt like our server was attentive and great. Happy there's a decent pizza spot in the Jack London area!

Cassandra L.

Yelp
Came here with the family for father's day dinner. We were able to make a last minute reservation for a large party which was super helpful. We ate outside in their nice outdoor dining area. The menu diversity was impressive and the specials were delicious. We ordered family style so we were able to try so much and it was all really good. The staff was super friendly and I was super impressed with how our server remembered everything we ordered WITHOUT having to write it down - for context I believe we ordered around 18 things (including different drinks all at once.) Great experience and great ambiance to be by the water on a nice evening.

Tiffany Y.

Yelp
This may be my favorite spot in Jack London so far! Even though it's a pizza place, the dishes here are on the fancier side and the ambiance is elevated as well. It seems like they are constantly rotating the cocktails on the menu. I tried the Call Me Pear-Fect ($14) made up of tequila, housemade pear purée, elderflower, lime, and brut. You could really taste the purée, which is what I was most interested in. For an appetizer, definitely get the crispy cheese curds ($11) and brussel sprouts ($10). They are super addicting to eat and seasoned well. For pizza, we shared the Fat Boy ($20), which was a flavorful red sauce pizza. It has pretty standard toppings like sausage and bacon, but it was executed well. We also tried the Gold Rush ($26), which has heirloom fingerling potatoes, pancetta, mozzarella, Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam, fontina, monterey jack, provolone, parmesan, and parsley. This pizza tasted good, but it was a lot more oily and I wish it had something more acidic or contrasting in flavor to cut the flavor from all the cheeses. Overall, I really enjoyed all the dishes from here and would definitely come again when I'm in Jack London!

Q T.

Yelp
A little on the pricer side but good food and the shrimp pizza .... CHEF'S KISS also really good cocktails

Mel S.

Yelp
*Open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout* Service and staff: - We've been here twice now and both times have consisted of kind staff members. - We sat at the bar the first time and it was fun seeing all of the movement. We sat at a table the second time in the corner and received the same quick service. Food and drinks: - Forge Pepperoni Pizza: With a slight kick from the jalapeños, this pizza comes with great flavor - Toybox Pizza: This pizza comes with a lot of flavor from the pesto to the salt in the pizza dough / crust, to the fresh tomatoes - Caesar Salad: comes with a good size - can be shared amongst two people - Lemon Asparagus Gnocchi: nice for a cold day and has flavorful. Not for those that don't like lemon. - Margarita: Both the house and prickly pear margaritas were a little strong and flavorful Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via the parking garages within walking distance or via street parking - Bathrooms are gendered (one each)

SK G.

Yelp
It is located in a lovely spot and the weather was beautiful so we were looking forward to a wonderful lunch. But.... The service left us wanting. They must have been short staffed as the hostess was also bringing out the food. The only outside server would disappear inside for long periods - and there were at least 6 to 8 tables full at anytime. We had tomatoes with burrata (nice presentation but needed flavor), mango salad (ok), Mac and cheese (nice) for appetizers. For entree we shared a B.L.A.T.O sandwich that was served in a roll and an eggplant pizza. Both were solid but not amazing. When we wanted to pay, we had to chase down the busboy as out server was again MIA. Finally, the torn outfit that the busboy was wearing reflects poorly on the establishment. Summary: go for the ambiance and food, not service.

Nuhamin T.

Yelp
This place is solid. The margarita pizza stands out with its flavorful tomato sauce and good base. It's a straightforward spot for a quick, satisfying meal. Plus, you can enjoy some great views since it's located right by the water!

Masha G.

Yelp
I haven't been to Forge since the pandemic, and was hopeful that it was as good as before, and it certainly was! We ordered: *Chicken wings - I liked that these came as a full on wing, though my friend prefers when it comes as separated drums and flats. Regardless, they were yummy. *Cheese curds - I loved these and how airy they were *Pepperoni pizza - pretty good I'm a fan of this place, and on a warm-ish night, sitting outside and enjoying a fire pit or just the outdoor air is nice, with good food and drinks!

Chowbot C.

Yelp
This review is only about the service at the bar. Came in the middle of the day after already having lunch so we didn't order food. Just stopped in for drinks. They have a house made ginger beer that is amazing, good selection of beer, including local brews. The bar tender was great conversation and had funny stories. Made for a pleasant pit stop. Ambiance was great too, modern industrial vibe but cozy and warm lighting. Would like to come back and try their pizza some time.

Jennifer F.

Yelp
Let's start with food. If you like thin crust and toasted that has a charred taste this is the place. Great flavors and variety. I had a mushroom pizza and a BBQ chicken pizza. The service was polite and great! They were making sure we had our items and the pizza arrived quickly and hot. The ambiance is beautiful. Even though it was a rainy day the inside was comfortable and very spacious seating. I need to come back when the weather is nice because they have outdoor seating. You can make reservations which is easy to make through an app.

rugbarn d.

Yelp
We've been here twice for friend's birthday and this place is just good! Had their pizzas and appetizers, first time eating cheese curds and truffle fries were here, and ordered it again the second time too. Fun bocce ball and great place to come for a birthday hangout.

Cem R.

Yelp
Pizza's are okay. The appetizers are not good. The service is terrible. Waiting staff are straight up rude

Kendra W.

Yelp
My husband and I have been here a few times and lately we have been trying things other than just the pizza! So we ordered the fried chicken sandwich and let me tell you it's so delicious and a MUST try if you are looking for something outside the box at this establishment! Great service and equally great food equals a winner in my book!

Nadia I.

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I've been here before and had ok experiences but the last one was horrible. The server did not tend to us for quite some time, we finally ordered our appetizers and said we would order drinks shortly. After she took our appetizer order she never came back. Never. We waited and waited, no server and no appetizers. We eventually left having not received nor consumed anything at all. The previous experiences were ok, food was ok too. That's why I'm leaving an extra star. Parking in area is easy, there is garage parking and some street parking too. They do have outside seating near fire pits and heaters.

JP G.

Yelp
Truly great happy hour weekdays from 3 to 6. Authentic Naples style woodfired pizza with great priced wine and cocktail suggestions. Water views and firepits. A perfect casual first date spot.

Chafeeza B.

Yelp
So good. I ordered the GOAT plus feta cheese. It was their version of the all white pizza. Perfect mix of garlic + mushroom. Rob was the best waiter. He remembered all 7 of our orders & separated all of our orders without asking.

Morgan P.

Yelp
Solid 6/10 for me Atmosphere, location and parking are all good. The food was fine too, service was fine, just nothing stood out. I like the option for indoor or outdoor seating, especially along the waterway. We got a Margherita pizza, the Pesto Cauliflower pizza, and an order of the Brussel sprouts. Everything was accurate and tasty enough, but again, nothing standout. Pizzas were about $20 each which for the size made sense or was abut the same as you'd find at other similar places. Overall I'd go here again if I were walking around in the area and wanted a bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again.

John F.

Yelp
Thin crust pizza was good. I ordered the one with pepperoni, jalapeño and red onions. It came out piping hot and tasty! The only knock is the service. The server was not very attentive and did not seem to enjoy his job. Maybe he was having a bad day. I will be back.

Robin C.

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Margherita sauce was watery and flavorless. Huge areas of crust not covered by sauce, cheese, or anything - just bare crust. A salad took 4 tries to get right, forgetting one ingredient or another.

Jemellee S.

Yelp
Love the vibe in here with the string of lights in the center as you walk in. I bet it's looks better at night when it's lit. First time here, at Forge Pizza, located at Jack London Square. Haven't been here in awhile. We ordered the Amina's Cauliflower Bites topped with Buffalo wings sauce and a side of ranch...loved how it was crispy and not too too spicy that you can't taste the food. Also ordered a hamburger and the fried chicken sandwich. Last but not least we got the Angel hair pasta with prawns. The pasta was heavenly, it was topped with Sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese! The price of the sandwiches are a bit pricey in my opinion. But, it is a huge sandwich. The service was fast and friendly. My cup was never empty.

Michele R.

Yelp
Lovely space with amazing pizzas, they're all good but the GOAT is my favorite now. Good specialty cocktails and the outside patio view is the best so peaceful. There is a parking garage very close and/or valet parking available again Highly recommend

Dave L.

Yelp
The wife and I have eaten at this restaurant several times, the fact that we are repeat customers must tell you something. I don't know why I haven't posted a review, because service and food are excellent. But everything is so great there I decide to do it now. The restaurant dining room is spacious and always clean. So next time you're at Jack London Square check this place out I'm sure you will like it.