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The Old Forge Restaurant

The Old Forge Restaurant Particulars

In a quaint brick building with plenty of patio seating, The Old Forge is exceptionally situated. Dine under one of their wide umbrellas and enjoy Put-In-Bay’s sights and sounds. The house used to be the shop of an old blacksmith. In 2012, the Old Forge opened under the leadership of three friends.

The three friends spent their time renovating this 120-year-old building with a lot of sweat and a ton of affection; The Old Forge Restaurant finally had its grand opening.

The Old Forge Restaurant Menu Highlights

The Old Forge delivers four different menus. Let’s begin with the menu of their brunch. Open every day at 8 a.m.; this is the perfect place on Put-in-Bay to start your day. As a feather pancake loaded with all sorts of excellent ingredients, their breakfast crepes are light and delicious.

This Classic blends eggs, cheese, and bacon. Pecos Bills adds pico de gallo and corn salad to the south-of-the-border kick. The Fancy Pants Crepe includes smoked salmon, arugula, cheese, and a poached egg.

The delight doesn’t stop with crepes. Some of their offerings are eggs benedict with prosciutto, breakfast burritos, kale salad with goat cheese, and succulent sliders. For those looking for a lighter bite, they still make sure to have healthier choices. The Old Forge has become on of the most popular put-in-bay restaurants.

Chicken, pork, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sriracha cream are all packed inside The Crazy Sam. The Caprese is a fine combination of mozzarella, basil, and tomato. For a taste boost, make sure to add avocado! With a sophisticated combination of prosciutto, apple, and balsamic reduction, it is the famous Bodee.

Drinks at The Old Forge

The full bar whips up mimosas, mojitos, and any sort of cocktail you want. They have The Forge Martini and the Cosmo Kramer, which are just some of their signature cocktails. With fresh strawberries and fresh lemon, the Cosmo Kramer knocks on your door.

With brunch, try a Forge 75 or a Forge Bloody Mary. They have a beautiful garden bar on the side of the building that includes amazing and relaxing scenery while enjoying breakfast, mimosas, or any of their delicious menu items!

 

Oh My…Those Sweet Crepes!

Sweet crepes are enjoyed by everyone! The Forge is passionate about their take on the sweet crepe. Little Miss Sunshine is exactly that, a slice of lemon curd and mascarpone sunshine! The Plain Jane, which includes cinnamon and sugar, is a classic mix, but the way to go is often classic! The Buckeye Stage is extra decadent, where peanut butter and chocolate meet in heaven.

Tucked away in downtown Put-In-Bay on a quaint corner, The Forge is low-key yet welcoming, casual yet with outstanding service. It is very close to the Put-in-Bay Resort Hotel, the Bay Lodging Resort, and the Edgewater Hotel. They are neighbors of the Reel BarHooligans Irish Pub, and Put-In-Bay Brewery and Distillery and across the street from Tippers Restaurant.

On Put-In-Bay, there are so many things to visit, from the downtown attractions to the destinations a little farther south, such as Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center and the War Of 18 holes, along with Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center, where Visitors come from all over the Midwest to this island to spend an unforgettable time on South Bass Island for the summer of their lives.

Need a ride to any place on the Island? There are Put-In-Bay Taxis available, and they are happy to take you wherever you want to go!

451 Catawba Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456

Andy M.

I wasn't sure what to expect since it is nearly the end of the season at Put-in-Bay, but we were not let down- in fact, we were very pleased with our experience at the Old Forge Restaurant. It looked busy when we arrived, and we were told it would be a 15-minute wait and they would text us. We walked around the corner to the Lake Erie Historcal museum and received the text about eight minutes later.

The waitress was right there, taking our drink requests, and was happy to answer our inquiries about the menu. She also quickly informed us that they had run out of waffles. I got the short rib poutine, and my sweetie decided to order the club sandwich and asked that it not include the lettuce - no problem with his request. He took a bite of his sandwich and said it had to be one of the best he had ever had. The bowl of short-rib poutine was larger than I anticipated! Lots of tasty shredded rib meat, rich gravy, lovely skinny fries, and chunky cheese curds. I made him try a bite, and he was head over heels in love with it. He asked for a take-out box for his sandwich and ordered the poutine for himself! We still need to finish our orders and get another box for our leftovers. No need for dinner, as we feasted on the sandwich and poutine later.

As the Old Forge Restaurant crowd was thinning, we had a chance to chat with our waitress when she brought another round of drinks. She said that most, if not all, restaurants were short-staffed this season. Sometimes it took the effort to deal with the crowds of visitors unaware of the shortages. We were glad to have the great lunch and excellent service at The Forge.

Kecia Mc.

Old Forge Restaurant is one of the finest spots for breakfast and lunch I've ever been to. Everything was fresh and delicious! The owners and staff are friendly and accommodating, and the place has a really relaxed, upscale, but casual vibe. I will definitely be back!

Barry W.

Old Forge Restaurant food was excellent, and the service was the same. We chose the crepes. I had the breakfast crepe with smoked salmon, dill sauce, and a poached egg. Excellent. Breakfast potatoes were great too. My wife had the lunch crepe with pulled chicken, cheese, bacon, and avocados. It, too, was excellent. Service was very helpful and efficient.

Cherri V.

Comprehensive and very well-executed menu. Old Forge Restaurant Crepes were over-the-top. The drink list was terrific. The Forge was so good with dinner that I had one for breakfast! Clearly, the best on the island. Take advantage of this!

Rashanda W.

I heard Old Forge Restaurant was amazing and it didn't let us down. Got dinner crepes at old forge restaurants, which was different but so so good. I also got coffee here in the morning, which was fairly priced and tasty!

Kathy F.

Had lunch outside while visiting Put In Bay. Staff wore masks, and were friendly. Food took a bit, but it was worth it. The Truffle Fries were very good, and the family tried a few of the crepes and would be back when staying again.

Gretta S.

One of the best breakfast selections and quality we have had in a while! We ate outside on the beautiful patio! My wife had the breakfast tacos & breakfast potatoes! She loved it the quality and the portion size, three tacos. I had the Famous Amos, a breakfast panini with egg & sausage & breakfast potatoes! Delicious freshly squeezed orange juice & Mimosas! Amazing overall experience, Old Forge Restaurant is a must-stop for breakfast!!!!

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