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Forge $ Fire

4.3 (36)
$30 and under
American
10100 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 36 people are saying

Forge $ Fire reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

36 Reviews
  1. Don Gold

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers should stop by regularly to check on our special requests..

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  2. Mel

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Shrimp Scampi I’ve ever had. Sauce was perfect as were the accompaniments.

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  3. Herb

    Washington DC5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 24, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This meal was a disaster, and that is generous. We were seated at 6:30 PM, served our entrees at just after 8 PM. The special of the night was tasty, but spicy enough to awaken me with gerd in the middle of the night.

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  4. Rosemary Gold

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Great food, decorations, music, service and friends! ❤️

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  5. Frank Gold

    Washington DC84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food good but sometimes not cooked to the level requested

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  6. Herb

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My entree was cod, and it was outstanding. A great fish, perfectly prepared.

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  7. Lauris

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    New Years’s Brunch was truly delightful in the selection and amount of choice. The buffet easily covered more than just the traditional breakfast selections, even desserts

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  8. Herb

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With Kamela making the reservations and selecting the setting, and Fatima and Pierre doing the serving, how could anything be bad? The answer - it can’t! And so, it was wonderful. Kudos to the staff and the kitchen staff as well. Food came out as requested, quickly and to our specifications. Marvelous job, Carnegie staff. Many, many thanks!

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  9. Carol Gold

    West Palm Beach5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always very good and plentiful. Service is random, depending on wh o your server is. This time we had a newbie who was having difficulty with the job,

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  10. Herb

    Washington DC5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was the second time my party waited about twenty minutes after reservation time for seating. This time, we also waited for another fifteen minutes to get service. Unacceptable! Cannot think of anything short of poor restaurant management for this lack of adequate performance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Yes, Forge $ Fire is often a solid choice for date night. Guests praise its food, festive decorations, and successful Valentine’s Day events, and many describe memorable, romantic evenings. Expect a casual fine-dining American menu with specials and polished presentations. Note that service and noise can vary: some guests report slow service or a noisy dining room, so consider an earlier seating or calling ahead to request a quieter table for a more intimate experience.

Family-friendly seating: yes, guests often bring teens, celebrate birthdays, and attend holiday brunches, so families are welcome. Accessibility specifics aren’t mentioned in guest feedback or owner info, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm accessible seating, high chairs, or any mobility needs before you arrive.

Portion sizes are generally generous, and many guests describe plentiful, satisfying plates and robust specials (buffets and holiday mains). However, a number of guests have recently noted smaller portions or changes to portion size, so experiences can vary. If portion size is important to you, ask the host or server about current portions or consider ordering an appetizer or a special to ensure you’re satisfied.

Yes, guests frequently report that the staff accommodates cooking preferences and reservation details, and many positive experiences highlight attentive service. That said, service is sometimes inconsistent, so call ahead to confirm requests (allergies, seating, cooking temperature, special occasion arrangements) and ask the host to note them on your reservation.

Business casual is the stated dress code. Guests typically dress smart-casual for dinners and special events, which fits the restaurant’s casual fine-dining tone. If you’re attending a holiday event or celebration, slightly dressier attire is appropriate.

The atmosphere mixes casual fine-dining with festive energy, guests celebrate holidays, special occasions, and enjoy decorated, music-backed evenings. Food presentation and special menus are praised, but ambience can be loud at times and service inconsistency can affect the mood. Overall it’s welcoming and suitable for celebrations, though quieter or more polished service nights depend on staffing and timing.

Yes, families and teens dine at Forge $ Fire, and guests report birthday celebrations and a popular New Year’s brunch, which suggests kid-friendly options and family comfort. There’s no menu shown for children, so if you’re bringing younger kids, consider an early seating and call ahead to ask about menu flexibility or high-chair availability.

Yes, Forge $ Fire appears to operate special holiday events: guests specifically mention a successful Valentine’s Day celebration and a New Year’s brunch. While this suggests the restaurant opens for major holidays and special menus, hours can vary for specific holidays, call ahead to confirm holiday hours and reservations.

There’s no formal waiting-list information available, but several guests report waits after their reservation time and slow service during busy periods. Because seating and service can be inconsistent, it’s wise to reserve in advance and call if you’re concerned about timing; arriving a bit early may also help avoid delays.

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