Forage Public House
14600 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, 44107
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Address :
14600 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH, 44107 - Phone (216) 226-2000
- Website https://foragepublichouse.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Garage, Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Cara L.
I have been wanting to try this place for a long time because I really like Demetrios Atheneos and I love the food at Oak Barrel. I have to start by saying I agree with the reviews I read before going, that you have to forgive the service because the food is phenomenal. Our waitress wasn't bad but she wasn't great either. The food really makes up for everything. My boyfriend and I came here for date night and sat on the patio. I really like the patio here something about it makes it feel quaint even though you are sitting on a busy street (a bonus: the music selection was great). We started with Poutine appetizer. I'm sure my boyfriend wanted something else but if I see Poutine on the menu I have to get it. The cheese curds really made this Poutine stand out. I loved it! For our entrees I orderd the Short Rib and my boyfriend ordered the Rainbow Trout. He really loved the flavor of the trout and the orzo salad that was served with it. The short rib was outstanding! It was so tender that I was able to shred off pieces so easily with my fork. I can't remember the last time I had Short Rib this good. It was served with a Whipped White Hominy and the best way for me to explain it is it has the texture of grits. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was delicious and paired perfectly with the Short Rib. Note: They offer a happy hour from 3-6 (I had no idea they had happy hour until my recent visit) and offer $3 Craft Beer, $5 Wines, $5 Cocktails. On Wednesdays they have 1/2 price bottles of wine until 9pm.
(4)Cori N.
I had a really pleasant experience here at Forage Public House. I went with my Mom when she was in town and both of us wanted to try something different and local. I had had this place on my bookmarks list for a long time and it felt like a good fit. The restaurant is really pleasant and nicely decorated. The tables and booths are both very comfy (and are not torture like some place's seating). I really like the large windows that run down the entirety of one side of the place. It lets in a lot of natural light while letting people look out at the street which is fairly pleasant. The service was great. The gentleman who was our waiter was funny, friendly and had a warm personalty which I really appreciated. The only downside was that he didn't really 'know' the menu. He had to go back to the kitchen to ask the chefs questions about the menu that I think any waiter who is familiar with the menu should already know. He could be new, but I doubt it. His attitude did make up for his lack of knowledge though--but I'm deducting half a star for the purposes of this review. We also ordered a variety of foods from the menu including the stuffed eggs, rabbit loin, mushroom fettuccine and the key lime tart. The hands down winner of the evening was the key lime tart which might have possibly been one of the best I have ever had. They really put a surprising twist on it that I won't spoil here but I guarantee that it's yummy. The other half star that I'm deducting comes from the rabbit loin, which I ordered. The dish was very pretty and well composed but it was overcooked and the rabbit itself was salty. I ate about half of the rabbit and all of the additional stuff on my plate. Even so, I really do think this was a fluke and that this place is probably very nice. I would absolutely come back when I feel like shelling out for a nice lunch or dinner.
(4)Bob L.
First, I've gotta call shenanigans on Forage. Their online menu pricing is significantly lower than the pricing they show on their in-restaurant menus. Now I understand that they have the right to change their pricing, but this just has the stink of bait and switch to me. Don't believe me? Check out the images of the menu I've uploaded and then head over to their website and compare the two. One word, Forage management, consistency. Moving on... Our main reason for visiting Forage, Yelper's enthusiastic reviews, of course. We got to the Lakewood eatery sometime north of 5:30pm on a Wednesday. There wasn't anyone at the host station but eventually someone came out from the back and greeted us. The place was empty. I knew we eat fairly early, but I'm talking crickets chirping empty. We were seated at a booth by the large windows up front. I'm not really that much of a snob when it comes to decor/atmosphere but I've got a few gripes about Forage. First, the benches (cheap green vinyl, ugh) at the booths are not attached to the floor and they have a tendency to move around on you. I also think the kraft paper on the tables is a bit cheesy, especially for a place that charges $30 for a steak entree. Glasses of cold liquids sweat, the paper gets wet, it just looks bad. On a positive note, it is very open and the huge wall of windows lets in alot of natural light. The fireplace in the dining room will probably make a nice touch during the winter months. NOTE: They are not cheap. Expect to pay over $100 easily for dinner for two with a couple of drinks. We actually watched a couple come in, sit down, take a look at the menu, mutter something about prices, and walk out. Just saying. Expect it. So what about the adult beverage selection? I've gotta give them props for decent draught beer menu - 14 taps in total - featuring local and regional selections from Brew Kettle (Strongsville), Fat Head's (Middleburg Heights), Hoppin' Frog (Akron) and Jackie O's (Athens). Another nice thing is all of their draught beers are priced at $5. What they don't tell you is that the beers are served in glasses of varying sizes based upon alcohol content. Pour size should be included on the beer menu. Always. As for bottled beer, don't bother. While there are some interesting offerings, they are all disgustingly overpriced. Want an example? $19 for a 12oz bottle of imperial stout from Evil Twin. I wonder if it comes with a jar of lube. Mixed drink wise, expect to pay around $11 for a cocktail. The menu at Forage reminds me of that Portlandia skit ( youtube.com/watch?v=V8Sj… ) - with its hard sell on the "we know where everything comes from" thing. It's very clear that's the shtick of the place. They've got a location listed next to nearly every menu item (although conspicuously absent on the vegan mac and cheese...what are they hiding?). I wonder if the parsnips in the suckling pig entree were humanely raised. How many gallons were in the lake where the rainbow trout were caught? I'll admit it, I am a bit of a sucker for it, even if most of it's probably smoke and mirrors. No complaints with respect to the service. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive. We started with the stuffed pasture raised eggs (were the other chickens friends with the chicken that laid them?). Three deviled eggs, halved for $9. Nothing special. They were good, but not $9 good. They really lacked a textural element and the pile of microgreens covering them just got in the way. The rabbit entree ($24) was quite tasty albeit a tad disjointed in its plating (everything was separated - the reduction was in a small container, the huckleberries were in a pile, the grains were in a pile). The toasted barley and faro was well-seasoned and tasty and the wild huckleberries added some nice acidity to cut through the richness of the espresso reduction. I didn't see the point in the watercress and sliced radishes on the plate. Unnecessary garnish. My wife opted for the burger. The stripped down model will run you $9 (lettuce tomato bun burger pickle) with most toppings costing an average of $3 each. A slice of cheddar will run you a buck. Want fries with that? $7 please. The burger was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, the brioche bun was soft and buttery. Not a bad burger. But the tomato was cut way too thick (thicker than the meat patty) and I don't think hydroponics does anything to add to the "flavor" of vegetables. More marketing mumbo jumbo. Maybe I'm just getting a but jaded with over-priced, try-too-hard, slightly pretentious restaurants charging exorbitant amounts for food because it's local, organic, humanely raised, non-GMO, hydroponic, or whatever the buzzword of the day is. Maybe I just expected more from a place that charges $13 for a beet appetizer. Beets, people. Who the hell even likes beets? Then again, I'm the one that spent nearly $70 on an appetizer, one cocktail, a burger and an entree. Maybe we should both share the blame.
(3)Michael S.
Uhm... Yum yum yum! The food here is DELICIOUS, the portions are pretty damn generous, and everything is locally organic or something like that (with Forage being one of two restaurants in the area to do so). I have absolutely no complaints about Forage and it's now easily one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland. I can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu. We'll start with apps: Devils On Horseback and Stuffed Pasture Raised Eggs. The Devils Horseback consists of chorizo and dates wrapped in bacon. It is the perfect combination of sweet, spice, and everything nice. The Eggs are simply deviled eggs. Our waitress said they were blended with goat cheese, which made them extra creamy. Delish, delish! Entrees: Rabbit Loin and Osso Buco. I seriously love me some meat and neither of these dishes disappointed. The rabbit is served on a large bed of barley, farro, and huckleberries. The huckleberries are so tiny and adorable, but add just the right amount of sweetness! Osso Buco is a pork shank that literally falls off the bone. Super tender. Served with a scoop of mashed potatoes, a drizzle of gravy, and a pile of arugula. It doesn't get any more meat and potatoes than this. These dishes are pretty large and kind of a bargain. Their fish dishes sounded excellent. Next time I'm there I'll definitely be getting one of those. If you're a foodie you'll love this joint!
(5)Alisia A.
Totally a fan of this place. First off, I had no idea that Pacer's even closed but thank goodness it did and this place opened. Pacer's was ok, just a dirty little bar that was always more than half empty. Now this place, this is what I'm talking about. The decor inside is great, the patio is even better and I cannot wait to see what renovations will happen in the future. Now we didn't have any food at this place, just drinks however I saw a lot of delicious looking plates go by. I ordered a Moscow mule and it was amazing. My stud had a margarita and let me tell you....that was the strongest best tasting margarita I've ever had. We sat at the bar and our service was great! The bartenders were a blast to talk to. We will definitely be back to try their food.
(4)Annie D.
If you're looking for a delicious meal made with all organic ingredients you've come to the right place! We came to eat here on Friday AND Saturday night and it was very good. The first night I had the Amish chicken which was a huge portion and the next night I tried the Perch. Not as big of a portion as the chicken but still very satisfying. The mussels appetizers is a good choice to start. They serve it with French fries which was a nice touch. The flavors were great in the mussels. The service was okay but I have to say our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. Since it is newer it is very packed so I would suggest making a reservation. We had a reservation for 6 and they told us they were just waiting for a table to get up who had already paid the bill. We grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting and there was a couch to sit on while we had a drink. It was nice not to be standing around or in anyone's way while we had a drink. Since it was the old Pacers sports bar, I have to say they didn't do much with the décor. Just added a fresh coat of paint which was the minimum. However, this place is more about the locally grown fresh food. The menu is a bit pricey ($80 for 2 of us) but you get what you pay for. Great new spot in Lakewood!
(4)Roxanne O.
I'd say that Forage is a solid 3.5 with the potential to be a 4. My fiance and I stopped in so I could check out their Thursday vegan night specials. Things got started on the wrong foot when we walked in behind a group who were seriously unhappy that Pacers was gone. The flustered hostess then asked us how many were in our party and told us we should probably sit at the bar unless we wanted to wait for a table. We're patient, so we opted to wait. But then the manager came over and again said that we should probably sit at the bar instead. Ooookkkk? So we sat at the bar. From our seats, we could see that the dining room was busy, but after many groups of people came in and were strongly encouraged to sit at the bar, the bar area got a bit crowded and the bartender got into the weeds a little bit. She did a really great job considering that she had the equivalent of around 8 tables to take care of and had to make drinks for the entire restaurant. We started off with the vegan board, a vegan night special, and the pommes frites without cheese. The mushroom jerky on the vegan board was incredible. I love mushrooms and I've never had anything quite like it. The lentil pate on the board was ok (not as good as the stuff I've had at a similar restaurant down the street, ahem). We quickly ran out of bread, and our server brought us more, which was a nice touch. I did really enjoy the pickled veggies, too, and I overheard the bartender talking about how they're made in-house. The fries were solid. But it's pretty hard to mess up fries in my book. After that, I ordered vegan macaroni and cheese off of the regular menu and my fiance ordered the foraged mushroom pasta. The macaroni and cheese was ok. I liked the breadcrumb topping, but the cheese sauce was a little too nutritional yeasty to me. My fiance thought his pasta had minimal flavor, and..he found a big, coarse hair in his dish. To our server's credit, she was apologetic and offered to remake the dish or get him something else to go, but he declined. Stuff happens, though. I get it. So no biggie, really. The bartender took the pasta off of our bill, but I was still a little surprised that a manager didn't stop by to apologize or anything. After that, we basically just got our check and left. Overall, this was an ok dining experience. Maybe it was just an off night or something? Dunno. I do wish this restaurant success especially since the chef is actively trying to cater to the vegan community.
(3)Tiffany M.
It seems like it is getting harder and harder to find places that serve fresh food. Or you run into menus where everything is so heavily breaded or sugared that you get frustrated trying to find something that tastes good but is also healthy, that it feels like you are limited to the salad menu and some "lite" version of a menu that is bland, small or just plain depressing. That will not happen at this this place. It appears that they work minimally with flour and processed ingredients and have some exciting options to choose from as well. My boyfriend had the foie gras, which came with a maple syrup french toast and egg in an iron bowl. The portion was perfect for a meal, and reasonably priced for what it was and both the foie gras and toast were delicious, but not sickeningly sweet as I'd imagined it could have been. I ordered the rabbit loin. I was really surprised to find out the bone gravy was made without flour, and it was poured around a bed of barley, and huckleberry on the side. It was a very wonderful mix. The rabbit was incredibly tender, and I honestly felt the whole meal just made me feel good to eat it. I didn't leave feeling heavy, or like I'd swallowed done a bunch of chemicals. The natural flavors worked together and did their job to make a delicious meal absolutely guiltless. Our server was great and happily answered every question and even accommodated a grilled cheese sandwich that wasn't on the menu for my boyfriend who was having a craving. They have a pretty good selection of draft and bottled beers. The restaurant has an open homey feel, while still feeling like a nice restaurant. I'd recommend giving it a try.
(5)Becky V.
Ooh I liked this place! My boyfriend is on a never-ending burger-discovery tour of Cleveland and I say this place wins. Everything is locally sourced and super fresh. My salad and chicken taco were flavorful and sized right. Service was so-so but they are new so give it a little time to settle. I was already talking about coming back to this place before we left!
(5)April K.
Absolutely loving this new place! Three visits have put Forage on my regular rotation of favorite food spots. The pulled pork sammie was tender and juicy and barbeque-y luciousness. The poutine was reminiscent of my Montreal vacation though I did ask for extra gravy (and they happily obliged.) The charcuterie and cheese boards were well done. I am a bit of a charcuterie and cheese fanatic. And these are now in my top favs. And recently I tried the taco tuesday...I cannot wait to try it again! I had the Amish Chicken Tacos. They also offered pork belly, tofu, or fish but I was dining solo so I only was able to try one type. The flavors were amazing. Mixed drinks are strong but balanced. The Bourbon Daisy is my favorite. Beer list is well rounded with reasonable draft prices and bottles if the draft list doesn't speak to you. And at happy hour they have a punch drink that I expected to be overly sweet...nope. perfection. Service has been friendly. The atmosphere is unique but classy. Would be a great spot for a date or to bring out of towners. Or anyone. And everyone. When you go, I will be the girl sitting at the bar justifying her second order of tacos and cocktails.
(5)Cara L.
Chef Deme does it again--and he changes a frog of a bar into a respectable, hip prince of a restaurant with a unique, but locally-sourced menu. I've been to Pacers before and I'm not sure what other Yelpers are talking about when they said they can still see the "leftover tacky." Is the space perfect? No, but they also just opened. And I didn't notice any part of Pacers in this renovated space. Now, back to the menu--unique, local twists on all kinds of fun dishes. Some American, some ethnic (bahn mi to charcuterie to tuna melts) but without the pretentious back-patting I'm used to seeing these days. That's right. No 2 page menu preface about how "locally-sourced" and "responsible" their menu is, just delicious selections featuring ingredients from NEO artisans. It's refreshing. You know, because cooking responsibly with the freshest, highest quality ingredients shouldn't be celebrated, it should be expected. I came for lunch with my family to try out this new restaurant and we were all very impressed. We shared most of the dishes we ordered, which included: house-made pickles, the mussels, bahn mi and the tuna melt--all from the lunch menu. Not only were these servings pretty large for "lunch," but the prices were so right. The pickles were very good, lots of different veggies. Their take on the bahn mi was super delicious, however, the baguette was a little tough to bite through. Don't fret--it's worth the jaw effort. The tuna melt had too much mayo for me, but my parents loved it. I tasted it and the flavors were on point--just too much mayo. Lastly, our server was such a sweetie. She wasn't afraid to chat with us a bit, but didn't over-do it with small talk. The manager also checked on us to see how our meal was, which I appreciated--especially for a new restaurant. I have no doubt the 5th star will come once I've tried their dinner menu. But until then, Forage is a very high 4 stars for me.
(4)Rachel B.
A solid four. Went for lunch, and the atmosphere was okay, but it would probably be a lot more awesome at night. The food was great. I just had a burger, but it was one of the best in the area I've had. Service was really nice. Didn't try the fries, but they smelled heavenly. For now, bathrooms are outside of the restaurant in the lobby of the building it's housed in. Minor detail (and oddly, I kind of always like that setup. It's a little more interesting that way).
(4)Kallie K.
Talk about a MAJOR hidden gem!!! Went here last night and hands down one of my new favorite spots! Great atmosphere with an extensive menu selection. We probably took 20 minutes just staring at the menu because you'll want one of everything. Started out with the Devils on Horseback, holy hell, so delish! And don't even get me started on the Pommes Frites with truffle oil. I would've been content with those two things alone. I had their burger and added Gouda, as well as the Maple Syrup Cured Pork Belly. Best burger I've ever had that's packed punch full of flavor! My friend had the Beef Shortrib and raved about it, I took a bite and it just melted in your mouth. Our server was awesome, very friendly and let's just say we weren't disappointed with her recommendations! Can't wait to bring more friends here soon and more often!
(5)William L.
One word. Unimpressed. Service - Sat at the bar with maybe 7 to 10 other patrons. So not busy in my book when compared to other restaurants with bar seating. One server and I don't think he was overwhelmed. Beer glass sat empty for over 5 minutes before he came over to check on the couple next to us. When he got by me, afraid that he'd ignore me again, I asked if we could be helped next. He cut me off and said that he'd be over when he's done with them. Ok.... As we were leaving he apologized for the service. So he knew the service was bad? Food - Had the reuben made with pastrami. The pastrami was thick sliced and somewhat tough. Maybe it's my dislike of thick cut meets. A sandwich should be easy to eat and this one was not. Flavor of everything was good. The preparation was not up to par. I thought I'd be getting house made chips on the side and I'm almost certain they were GFS kettle chips. I should have asked in advance. Beverages - The craft beer selection was decent. I understand you have fancy beer glasses, but a 5% ABV pale ale should not be servied in a 10 oz stemmed glass. And then to charge the same as a pint of another craft pale? If I go back I will ask in advance what style glass my beer will be served in. Higher ABV beers are served in smaller serving sizes. Learn this. Aura - This restaurant used to be a sport bar. It is now a gastropub. One would not know it's a gastropub. I now understand why Pacers closed and this place opened within weeks instead of the months a conversion usually takes. They slapped on some paint, changed the sign, and reopened. The old bar is still there. Old fixtures are still there. This is probably the least important to me. Food and services and most important. I simply was not impressed at all with the very slight upgrades that were done.
(2)Heather S.
Recently I had to choose a venue for a sad occasion: a reception following my Mom's funeral. It happened suddenly and I had to choose quickly because of people's travel schedules. I was surprised that most venues in Lakewood charged high deposits/minimums, and worse, were quite callous that my Mom had died the day before. I had one GM say "that's so weird you need a place for a reception-- I'm Italian and we just make a bunch of food and have people over." Uh, thanks, Guy, for suggesting my family is inadequate- wow. Anyway, I had passed by Forage on my way to Lakewood hospital several times over the past couple weeks, and it looked so nice - attractive diners out on the patio enjoying what looked and smelled like beautifully crafted food. I was worried it would be expensive but I needed a place, so I decided to give it a shot and went in the cozy main dining area to talk to the GM, Nico, who helped restore my faith in humanity. He said we were very welcome and offered sincere condolences, and wasn't so uptight with the #s. We booked there right away. So glad we did. Getting there, the beautiful and cool day manager, Lauren, helped us out straightaway. We wanted to move our location within the restaurant and she made that happen hassle free and flawlessly. She knew about the reason for the event and was warm and helpful without being overbearing. Truly outstanding service. And then the food: amazing. I wasn't tremendously hungry but still enjoyed all the food: we opted for the dipping sauces so we could try all of them, and the ginger soy sauce for the wings is great (I think they should ditch the habanero - too hot for the vast majority of people and it didn't taste like much). The Angels on horseback were amazing! Sadly only three per order, so I ordered like 4 of them because we loved those. The burger was amazing, and the key lime pie was great for dessert. Got a few other things I can't remember but they were all good. At the end, after the other guests left, I sampled a couple of bourbons from their solid collection, and mourned my Mom the Irish way. The bartender was not stingy and he was very kind. I can't remember what we talked about, but they say you don't remember people by what they said but how they made you feel. The bartender and the rest of the staff made me feel good and well taken care of. They were respectful and kind. And the food was delicious. That's what I want in a restaurant. I'll never forget this place and I will visit every time I come to Cleveland.
(5)Michael J.
It's so refreshing to finally have a nice farm to table restaurant open in Lakewood that isn't overpriced glorified bar food. Everything I've ordered has been fabulous from the duck con fit to the fish to the pickles.
(5)Leslie C.
Fantastic menu! Great burgers, yummy fries. Can't wait to go back. This was THE BEST place I have been in a while and by far the gastropub in Lakewood area. I had the burger with foraged mushrooms and pomme frites with rosemary and roasted garlic. I was in a deep food coma for the rest of the night. The atmosphere was nice and not over done, the bar area is attractive and has good size screens, and the patio is spacious. Service was good. Best of all, besides the food, there was a decent crowd and music, but it was still quiet and private enough to enjoy a conversation at the table. I plan to go back as often as possible, especially before everyone else discovers this little gem and it gets so crowded you can't get in.
(5)Jon O.
Went back for dinner on Sunday and everything was very good. 3 of us had the vegan mac and cheese which was delicious and we shared the fries with rosemary, garlic and truffle oil. They were great! The other two shared a poutine and had a burger and something else (I forgot what) which they both enjoyed. The only thing we didn't like was the pickles that we shared, but everything else was on point. Service was very good.
(4)Bob E.
Was nice to be greeted at the door with a hello from hostess and bartender. Ordered Poutine, which IMO was ok. Fries were a bit salty and cheese curds were ice cold. Usually they are warmed up or melted on top of fries. Ordered burger, after I asked bartender if they were ground in house, and she said yeah. So I ordered it MR. Came out medium plus and looked like a pre-formed patty. Still was juicy and good. I also had Gouda and pork belly on top. Pork belly could have been cooked/braised more because fat was stringy/chewy and not broken down. Burger also tasted like salmon, so maybe was cooked on a grill or flattop that had seafood on it. That's something that they should be careful with. Small execution things that can be corrected easily in kitchen. BE
(2)Alyssa G.
For this restaurant only opening 8 weeks ago, and having to change the mind of all the patrons that dined in the previous establishment they are definitely doing something right. You walk in and have a complete different feel than what you did at Pacer's. It looks more unique, emphasizes the farm to table with a lot of wood cladding, and just a finer feel with table cloths, darker lighting and an incredibly friendly staff. From the first step in I was impressed. Then you look at the menu and there is still nothing to complain about. The beer list has the basics, but it also has a nice genre of beers you wouldn't normally see. The cocktail menu really kicked my butt, I ordered a Moscow Buck. I assumed it was a Moscow Mule just a different name, but no let me tell you this drink was a Buck and it was delicious. It had a little extra kick at the end that made you not want to stop drinking it. As far as the food goes I went with two friends and we each tried each others dishes to get an array of what there was, I ordered the chicken wings because I wasn't that hungry, a friend ordered their burger and added her own toppings then another friend ordered the Rabbit. ((As I said an array of options are available for every pallet)). My wings were so good! And if I was hungry let me tell you I wouldn't of shared them. I order some honey, soy, chili sauce on them and it was mouth watering. The crisp on the skin was perfect and crunchy and you could totally tell these were never frozen. The burger was cooked perfectly and had a flavor that you knew it was homemade with seasonings for a perfect flavor. I must admit I did not try the rabit as I do not enjoy it, but I tried the sides he was given with them and those were top notch as well. We were too full for dessert or another drink, but I will definitely be going back again and it really is the perfect place to go for friends or on a date. The price is reasonable for the freshness you are getting and you won't leave hungry. From another friends I hear this place is fabulous for lunch so I plan to go back to try some of their sandwiches compared to their entrees!
(5)Kevin Y.
Last night I had their Amish Chicken. Today I had duck fat chicken wings confit and calamari. The calamari is the best in NEO! All the food is unbelievablely fantastic! Price hardly reflects the quality of the food and service. This is a five star place at a 3 star price. Honestly, stop browsing. Get to Forage NOW! You'll love it and it will be the first of many happy returns!
(5)Jenna S.
This is my second time coming to Forage and I am nothing but impressed. I moved away from Ohio a few years ago but this place is definitely on my top ten for west side restaurants. The calamari is phenomenal as well as the Mac n cheese and wings. For main courses, the fish tacos are a hit. I will continue to return when I come back to Cleveland!
(5)Andy K.
Service was great, food was pretty great, but I can not get over the price. My burger cost $20+ by the time I had it how I wanted it. Every single topping costs you an arm and leg. Just a poor value relative to other options in the area.
(3)Erin B.
Visited Forage last night for the first time. Great locally sourced food and wonderful service. We shared the Charcuterie board and enjoyed the short ribs and hanger steak that was a chalkboard special. All the food was just so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be back many times! Love that they have a taco Tuesday and a Vegan night as well. Another great addition to the Cleveland restaurant scene.
(5)Tina C.
Try the sausage plate (sausage made in house), Poutine, pasture raised deviled eggs, yellow beets salad, burger (with multiple topping add on options), foraged mushroom pasta (the pasta is made in house), and any dessert specials. Great place to share plates and try different things! There are different weekly specials, and on Thursdays there is a separate list of vegan special that nonvegans love too. Last Thursday the vegan sundae and mac n cheese both sold out early. Renovations are an ongoing project but when the patio is done it will be great for spring and summer!
(5)Shayna B.
I thought I'd be able to pretend I wasn't at the former Pacers... Impossible here. I think they tried, but there was still so much tacky evidence. I do like their beer menu & that they have $5 drafts. My rabbit was meh. It was tender and juicy, but lacking in flavor. Nothing else on the plate had flavor either, aside from the berries, which were a nice touch, but didn't save the plate. Even though I ate it all, I was still quite hungry. And I'm a fairly light eater. Unless you're a big fan of chicken & rice, don't bother. We also got duck fat wings confit in habanero jerk sauce. I only ate one. They were grossly soggy, but not drowning in sauce, so I have no idea why. I know they were supposed to be confit, but had none of the flavor, and even then, should still be crisped. No one likes soggy chicken wings. And while I recognize habanero is muy caliente, there was no other flavor to be had. Skip the wings. We ordered frites afterward because both of us were left hungry. Those were good. Pretty much like most other frites you've had. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with them either. This place is really close to where we live, so we were hoping to love it, and the menu sounded like something I would really love, but I think it will serve the same purpose for me as pacers... Good for a quick beer on my way to or from deagans, humble, or el carnicero.
(3)Kris K.
Wow what a savory, well-made meal. Highly recommend daily pickles. I also demolished the hangar steak. Crazy good! And Tommy behind the bar was my helpful guide. You can't go wrong at the bar - purse hooks and a wide foot rest. Bomb!
(5)E P.
I love that this place has so many vegan and vegetarian options. Some worked better than others. The vegan mac and cheese is some of the best I've ever had. The nut cheese is beautifully creamy, and crisps nicely around the edges of the small pan it's served in. I would order this again and again. However, the mushroom bread pudding was essentially a big bowl of humongous bread cubes, with about three big mushrooms mixed in. I was hoping for a smaller, but richer dish that packed a punch with each bite. With this I just tasted bread and more bread, and the occasional huckleberry, which added some confusing sweetness. My mom said the maple syrup on her trout made it much too sweet. The service was great; our waiter answered every question right away, and made an excellent recommendation for beer. But on the down side, interior looks like an old, dark, depressing steakhouse. The location -- inside one of the ugliest office buildings in Lakewood -- doesn't help either. I so want to move this place to a freestanding location and give it a more contemporary interior design to match the ambitious, if not always successful, food it's serving.
(3)Annette F.
My family came in from out of town and thought we would try somewhere none of us had been. Very pleasantly surprised!! Our server have great recommendations, was very attentive and helped make our experience a wonderful one. I got the open face pulled pork and it was incredible. The ingredients are so fresh and the prices are very reasonable for what you get.
(5)Vam K.
Interesting place, don't let it's location (inside of an office building, on the ground floor) throw you off-it's a real gem. The menu has unique takes on classic dishes. My date and I opted to split the pomme frites with added white truffle oil. I loved the sprigs of rosemary and whole roasted cloves of garlic that were layered throughout, and of course, who doesn't love truffle? For our entrees with both opted for pasta dishes-the fettuccini with wild forages mushrooms for him, and the vegan mac and cheese for me. My dish was great-the cashew cream really blended to make a great texture that was complemented by the crunchy topping. Once I added just a pinch of salt and pepper it was perfect. My boyfriend loved his dish, commenting on the great flavors. The beer list was good-they offered more sours than I typically see at bars, let alone at a restaurant-bar.
(4)Phil A.
Overall, not a bad experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The salads were fresh and delicious. The pork shank was tender and flavorful. The rabbit loin was very tasty. The desert, which was a chocolate creme brûlée, was an afterthought, and not worth anyone's attention. The wine list is the only reason that this restaurant is not getting five stars from us. It needs serious help! I understand that this establishment is a gastro pub, but a little bit of attention to the selection of wines would take it to the next level. With all of the excellent choices available from places around the world, it is inexcusable to only have a handful of options, and all from California. This shows a lack of imagination, in my opinion. Ambience and decor were about average. All in all, good value that could be amazing value with a few tweaks.
(4)Sean C.
Love this place. So glad we have this addition in Lakewood. The food is fantastic and original. No pretentiousness. Local sourced ingredients - you can taste the freshness. We tried several things today. Vegan Mac and cheese is delicious, and is made of cashew butter. Perch taco is probably one of the best tacos I've ever had. And they're very good size. Open face pull pork sandwich is on corn bread. Really big portion we shared it between three people. On top of that we also had ousters and a couscous salad. Had a great time and will definitely come back.
(5)Rachael N.
Cool, hip, modern, local food. We were searching for a place to eat In Lakewood, and came upon Forage. Having been open for only a couple of weeks, we were surprised how busy the restaurant already has become (and we went on a Tuesday night!) The restaurant has more of a rustic feel, but cozy at the same time. We were seated right away and ordered some great dishes: - duck fat chicken wings in TOB bbq sauce- they were the right amount of crispness and sauciness - lake perch tacos (it was taco Tues) which were fried lightly, with a great sauce - pork belly tacos- I loved these as they weren't fatty- it was real meat in a bed of cilantro. Also it wasn't too saucy either (because I really hate it when you eat tacos and the sauce is dripping all over your hands) Overall I thought Forage was excellent. Apparently, demetrios used to be the chef at Deagans before he opened up this restaurant.. So they have a similar feel. I really like how most of their ingredients are local to Ohio as well-(cool!) Check it out soon- it's quite good!
(4)Howard Z.
Great inventive cuisine ... The Trout was delicious, the BMW pork sandwich really quite amazing with Napa slaw and tobacco onions ... A bit sweet and very crispy ... Terrific!! Meredith our server was knowledgeable and very efficient. This is worth the trip from the Eastside any day ... Great add to the culinary scene .. Oh yeah they have Lagavulin! A must try
(5)Kim L.
I moved here from the NY City area and I have been to quite a few gastro pubs and this one is a great example of one. My husband and I are here fairly often. The service is always great and the food is consistent. I think that the food is really accessible while still appealing to foodies. The cocktails are fantastic and the usual bartender is attentive and knowledgeable. Everything I have had has been great - burgers, perch tacos, wings, nicose salad - nothing has disappointed.
(5)Ben H.
Food, mind you, is cher but deliciois, but the cocktails. You will not find better, only equal to. I'd gladly eat or drink here, and recommend it to anyone.
(5)Jen M.
Excellent lunch top to bottom. The French fries with scallions and rosemary are stupidly good. I got the farmer's salad with grilled salmon and a maple lime vinaigrette. Delish. Service was attentive right down to the water guy. Cannot wait to go back.
(4)Carl R.
Forage Public House recently started opening their doors on Monday's and a few friends and I were looking for something to eat so we settled on this newish Lakewood "gastropub". Forage takes over the location from Pacers, which had great burgers and ribs, and the patio was awesome to watch Indians games on. Forage disappoints terribly. I ordered the Suckling Pig and the Deviled Eggs (which they call something else that slips my mind right now) and what I got, apart from standard deviled eggs with a nice micro green salad, was a plate of what can only be described as slop. Torn, mushy shreds of pork, doused in a sauce that I would call 1-dimensional, as it had little to no flavor, and the tiniest amount of heat. The presentation was disgusting. It was literally just thrown in the bowl with no care for how it was presented at all. For $22, I expect at least some thought into how the entree looks on the plate. My 1st friend ordered the salmon, and the presentation was just as haphazard as my suckling pig. It was a hunk of salmon (cooked nearly how she requested it) thrown on top of some greens and vegetables. Everything on her plate was piled oddly, and just did not look appetizing. I tasted her salmon and it had no flavor, as with the rest of her dish. Friend number 2 ordered the poutine and the burger. The burger was cooked to her liking but stacked with a slice of tomato so thick she was having a hard time eating it, so she removed it from the burger. The poutine, which I sampled, was cold, the cheese curds had no melts quality which I have to say is a big turnoff when it comes to poutine. The friends were adequate as well as the salty gravy. This friend brought her 3 year old along who enjoyed the vegan Mac and cheese, and I have to say it was delicious. Friend number 3 ordered the cheeseboard and it was as a cheeseboard should be. I'm giving this place, which I would rate as 1-star, an extra star for the service. Our waitress, as well as every waitress we spoke to, was pleasant, talkative, attentive, and fun. I enjoy having a conversation with my waitress, or at least some light hearted banter and our waitress was all smiles and quite good. She was the star of the evening. When she came to arrange how we wanted our bill split up, she noticed I did not eat much of my entree, and questioned wether it was good or not. I told her that it was not, and told her why I did not like the dish, and she apologized profusely and advised me I should have told her sooner so she could have brought me something else. I still ended up with a $22 charge for an entree I barely touched on the bill, but such is life. This really solidifies for me that I should stick with downtown and my neighborhood of Tremont, if I want to enjoy a meal with friends.
(2)Steve S.
My wife and I came here for Valentine's Day and had a wonderful experience. Our server (Dan) was phenomenal. Friendly, knowledgeable - the kind of guy I'd want to have a beer with. We split a salad first - probably overpriced but solid enough. It tasted very fresh and the dressing was tasty - the right amount too, not an overwhelming amount. I had a burger cooked medium with cheese. The burger was so juicy, the cheese was delicious and I especially enjoyed the tomato and lettuce. Hate to use the word again, but you can tell the food here is fresh. And everything was just so good. My wife had the short rib with grits. Loved every bite - it was tender, the sauce was excellent and I loved the grits. Impressive. I will be back. Great service, great food, nice beer list. Recommended.
(5)Laura M.
Good god, where do I start? From the duck confit and charcuterie on the dinner menu to the open-faced pulled pork and Bahn Mi sandwiches on the lunch menu, you can't really go wrong eating here. It's like Chef Demetrios was born wearing a chef's coat and holding a knife, we lamented when he left Lakewood and are now elated that he's back - bringing his ass-kicking food with him. :-) Everything is so thoughtfully executed, not to mention the service is always spot-on. My boyfriend and I are thrilled to make this our new neighborhood watering hole.
(5)Ian W.
Holy shit this chef knows exactly what he's doing. Open faced pulled pork and Amish chicken tacos were different and incredible. Completely new flavor.
(5)Andrew C.
Solid drink selection and menu. Paleo and vegan options as well.
(5)Mario I.
I had hear great things about this place since it opened, and I was not disappointed by the service and the food (Osso Buco & Burger) was prepared perfectly. Impressive.
(5)Erin G.
We sat at the bar and had a wonderful time. The bartender was attentive and the drinks were made with care. Our food was really tasty and mostly local. I will be back.
(5)bird l.
i met my sister hear around 5:00 for dinner. It's a huge place with lots of big windows for people watching. There were only two other tables and lots of employees milling around talking and making jokes. Our server was waiting on the only other two tables, she came to our table, we ordered wine, then we didn't see her again for ten minutes. I saw her taking care of the other table that was about to leave and tried to get her attention but it didn't work. I was getting frustrated and was about to walk out by the fact that there were so many other employees there but not helping customers. They were chatting or busying themselves with side work. I like to come to a place where I feel like the main objective of every one there is to serve me. Is that asking too much? Food was pretty good. The little portion of olive and pepper mixture was very yummy with the bread. The poutine was good, but could have used a little more gravy and the mushroom pasta was waaaaaaaay too salty, and I usually always put salt on my food. I'd probably go back begrudgingly if my sister wanted to go again, because there were other things I wanted to try on the menu, but I probably wouldn't recommend Forage to anyone because of the service.
(2)Jenn M.
The menu is great and the food was well prepared. The bartender was very attentive and personal without being annoying and it's a much more relaxing atmosphere than the old pacers that used to be in the space.
(5)Ashley E.
OMG! Get here! Ordered the Jolly Pumpkin Fuego!! Always amazing, they also have Mikkeller--on draft! Love love love! I got. Four peel fizz with my poutine and it was amazing as well!! The bartenders were on point and very friendly! I'm so happy to have Demetrios' food back in Lakewood!! Welcome back!!
(5)Poppy I.
This place was great being that it is new... The service was great and the food was so delicious... Talk about taste buds... We will be back again... Not for people with undeveloped pallets!!
(5)Ellie G.
The banh mi is so delightful!! I think the veggies need a little more sugar but would be the best banh mi I have had since moving here. Sausage board was so good- two kinds of sausage and the house meatball. Yum! I'm not always a sausage person but I could have eaten it all myself. Also had sampling of three cheeses- goat, Gouda and blue. Nice plate and full of yummy sides. About time we got this kind of place in Lakewood!! Can't wait to eat here again.
(5)Demetrios A.
My new place, great whiskey selection, amazing craft beer, eclectic wine list for the novice or expert with additional captains list. Really cool patio with interior design always changing with reclaimed twists. 100% sustainable menu with small farm sourced plate stars. A greener fields together certified restaurant and a menu that will impress (changes monthly)
(5)Donna W.
Not for us it was good not great the service was slow and they were not busy at all. Too many places to chose from to feel we would go back there.
(3)Kate W.
I came here with a few friends, and the hostess said they've been open about a month. That being the case, I'd say Forage is off to an OK start. Their menu is a bit confusing in the way that it is organized. But we decided to order several small items to share. We got the cheese board, which was great! We chose three cheeses and I felt like we got a generous amount of each, plus some fruit compote, some quince spread, some nuts, and some fruit. And they brought us extra bread when we ran out. We got the poutine which was really solid. Sometimes poutine can be soggy- the gravy was light which I liked. I might have preferred more cheese curds. The duck fat confit chicken wings in BBQ with sesame seeds were delicious. And the pickled veggies had a really unique, tangy flavor- I especially liked the onions and the green beans. So all of our food was great, and I enjoyed my $5 draught. Our server was really nice, and clearly knew her stuff, but was not patronizing. Everything came out quickly, though it wasn't very busy when we ordered. The vibe here is pretty weird. It's a gastropub with nice, locally sourced food, but it's in an office building with painted wood paneling, green vinyl booths, and generic oak tables. They kind of tried to redecorate and make it hipster chic with butcher paper and mason jars on the table, and with interesting light fixtures, but it's not all the way there. It just seems like this restaurant would be better suited to a different location. Worth 4 stars for the tasty food!
(4)M C.
Not Impressed! We tried this relatively new restaurant after reading such great reviews and found that it was a big let down. We came in on a Saturday night only to find barely 1/3 of the restaurant filled. We started the evening by ordering some drinks. I got a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and my hubby got the B. Nektar Zombie Killer. His beer was good although for $5 it was half the size of a draft beer that you would get anywhere else. My drink was a different story. I enjoyed the stuffed olives but the rest of the drink which was stiff, tasted strange. I never tasted a dirty martini like that. I can't even pin point the taste. Strong but not enjoyable. So I slowly just sipped on it not to let it go to waste, which cost $9. Moving on...we wanted to try their wings as we LOVE wings and rarely find fabulous ones around other then the one's we get at McCrann's in Elyria. To our surprise the Soy Chili Wings were good. Very moist and tender. Good but not spectacular great. This is where all the great points of our dinner stop with the exception of our service. Our waitress was great. No complaints here. Kuddos to her! I convinced my hubby to try the New Creation Farm Short Rib for $24 as so many people raved about it. Yes, it was tender as others mentioned but the sauce lacked in depth and flavor. He did like the micro greens. But that should not be the highlight of the dish. Sorry! I took a bite to taste and found it very fatty, again w/o much flavor. I ordered the Daugherty Roasted Foraged Mushrooms for $18 and while I really like mushrooms I did not like this dish. Besides the mushrooms, I have to say that I did not taste anything but A LOT of butter and the many sliced garlic pieces. No seasoning whatsoever! When our waitress came back to check on us I asked for some cheese and salt. She brought out some shredded Jack Cheese. Can't say this really helped. I would definitely recommend the chef add a cheese sauce to the dish or at least some more seasoning. At least some salt and pepper. I tried to finish my meal but by this time I really couldn't. I took it to go hoping I could revamp it the next day. When I attempted to eat the dish the next day I bit into a couple of mushrooms that tasted grainy. Almost as if they were not thoroughly washed. I had such high hopes for this place but can't see bringing myself back. I love to cook and if I try restaurants who's meals I know I can easily match if not better execute I can't see myself patronizing it. For $85 which included a 20% tip (for our great waitress) I can not recommend trying this place.
(2)Ramat C.
I'm giving three stars because I love a craft cocktail. And for a place to have such wonderful foraged and local food on the menu, I was a bit disappointed to see the small bottles of tropicana grapefruit juice on the bar. Food is great. Let's work on foraging some craft cocktails.
(3)Kristen P.
We got the Best BLT Ever, the Forage Mushroom Fettuccini, and split the Poutine as an app. All of it was AMAZINGGGG! The wait staff was a little slow so that's why there was only 4 stars, but I highly recommend this place!! Yum!!
(4)Ella S.
So about a month ago, I gave this restaurant 5 stars. Today unfortunately I cannot do this. Frankly the issue with this restaurant is its lack of consistency in delivering the same flavor and quality in the same dish. Overall we have visited this place about 8 times since they have opened. And we have been on a roller coaster of quality and flavor each time we come in. Today my husband ordered their special vegetarian curry. Dish looked pretty but had no flavor, no sauce. Yes, you could not taste curry! My dish was also nothing special, not for the price we have paid for it (chunk of meat on a bone, mushed potatoes with a few leaves of arugula without much flavor). But the biggest disappointment was desert, key lime pie. It costs $9, yes $9. Last time we had it, we totally understood the price. Pie was absolutely heavenly. ( you probably can find some other reviews praising this dish). Today's dish was awful. Crust ( that is the key to this restaurants incredible pie) was a pile of sandy like mush at the bottom of a bit of filling. And I was charged $9 for it. Unfortunately I took it home as a carry out so I was not able to return it to the kitchen. Not sure if I can support the ups and downs of this establishment. Not sure if I will be coming back. We have too many great places here in Lakewood, that if you cannot deliver consistent experience, you will loose your customers.
(2)R R.
After reading the reviews, I thought I'd give this place a try. I'll get straight to the point....the food is incredible. I had the specialty Manhattan to drink (amazing) and the short rib with whipped hominy for dinner. That dish was absolute perfection. Our server (Dan?) couldn't have been better. I will definitely be back!
(5)Gina D.
I tried Forage today for the first time with a friend for lunch. If I could rate 6 stars I would! The wings were excellent, the sauce was the perfect sweet/spicy blend and the wings were cooked perfectly. We also tried a chicken taco and bison taco, both excellent. We shared the couscous salad which was a really large portion, full of fresh vegetables and greens all mixed in a delicious sauce. They are a little pricey here but it's well worth it considering the superior taste of the food and knowing the ingredients are all fresh and locally grown. I can't wait to go back and try something else off their menu.
(5)Jessie Z.
Kudos to the quinoa stuffed cabbage on Wednesday vegan night. Delicious! The burger was also done to perfection. For meat, it's a very good choice. They need a new bartender. The drinks were not memorable to ever order a second. And we had 4 different types of cocktails. I ordered a safe vodka and soda at the end. Very weak. Bummer. My suggestion: Good for food, no go on drinks.
(4)Jamie L.
The food here is wonderful but the service is hit or miss. The first time we went our server was wonderful. She took the time to explain things and was very attentive. The second time the service was horrible but that was understandable because it was Lakewood's summer meltdown. The last time we went the service was atrocious. It took us ten minutes to be greeted by a server and when we finally were she was apologetic but awkward and continued to ignore us the rest of the night. I really love the food that's why I'm giving this place 4 stars. But for how expensive the food is and it being somewhere in between fine dining and a bar, you need good service to charge what you do for the food.
(4)Paul S.
Sat at the bar on a Tuesday and enjoyed some fish tacos. The tacos were good. The bartender, Tommy, was superb. I enjoy bourbon, and clearly Tommy does as well. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about bourbons and made some suggestions. He was friendly and talkative and single-handedly made me want to return.
(4)J C.
Well done. The first month of a restaurant is the most challenging part. Typically, I like to wait after the restaurant is settled in. We were so tired of the other Lakewood restaurants and just went for it. We had Poutine, Amish Chicken, and Short Rib. All were fabulous. The Chef came out to the table, food was on point, and service was great. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Robert S.
Forage lives up to the name. Wonderful fresh ingredients that you are not likely to find in other places. Chanterelle, hedgehog, and black trumpet mushrooms expertly prepared in the same dish = Heaven!
(5)Abby B.
The best burger I have had in a long time. The beef melts in your mouth and honestly a burger that doesn't need condiments. I got ketchup on the side which was home made and barely dipped. I gave a 3 only because the menu seems risky as many dishes on the menu are so rare that the matching of ingredients may not be for everyone.
(3)Kroopaloop K.
Cool place with good food and great beer selection! This place kind of reminds me of Deagans before they started messing with the menu every few months. I think that's because maybe the chef here was at Deagan's at the beginning? Anyhow everything we had was really good. The chef came out and talked to all the tables for a minute or two which was nice...you don't see that at many places in Lakewood. The menu is a bit confusing how they have it organized but that is my only gripe. Price was good for the portion size. This place will be really cool in the summer when they open up the doors. I hope this place makes it in the long run, we'll be back for sure.
(5)Dawn H.
Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!! Most go! Fresh Farm to Table, Great Service. Appetizer: the beets -incredible, the sausage - homemade, incredible flavor. Dinner: the rainbow trout - fresh and perfectly prepared.
(5)Megan C.
What a wonderful gem in Lakewood! The craft beer, bourbon, and whiskey selection is outstanding. We started out with Pommes Frites served with garlic aioli. You could tell at first bite they were authentic Pommes Frites, double fried. The Rosemary & roasted garlic were fresh and flavorful Our two entrees consisted of short rib and suckling pig. Both phenomenal. The short rib is a must! To find out that the restaurant is one of two 100% certified organic restaurants in Cleveland makes it even better! I could go on forever! Must try!!! I promise you will go back!
(5)Barbara S.
The food and service were outstanding. My husband got the sausage board and the best blt, I got the calamari and the Osso Buco, all were outstanding. We had to bring some home, we got so full. We sat outside and it was a nice Saturday afternoon, after all the rain we got. This place is fantastic, so nice to have a great restaurant like this in our great city. If you haven't tried it yet, you need to quick.
(5)Alexandra B.
If you haven't been yet I highly recommend checking out Forage Public House in Lakewood. All their food is locally sourced from nearby farms, they are health conscious, presentation is great and food tasted even better!!!! Our server, Madonna, was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and patient, as we had many questions. We started out with their delicious sesame crusted calamari and their poutine. Both very tasty. Then onto the main course. Today was taco Tuesday, we couldn't decide so we channeled our inner fat kid and had one of each. Perch, Amish chicken, pulled pork, chorizo and the vegan quinoa taco. My mothers favorite was the vegan and that says a lot coming from a protein loving lady. I preferred the perch myself. And the man absolutely loved the chicken. All in all you couldn't go wrong. Oh and for my vegan friends every Thursday they have vegan night, vegan menu varies week to week. Definitely will be back. Well done, FPH, very impressed happy customer.
(5)Brian C.
In my opinion, a little over hyped. While everything seemed very fresh, locally sourced I'm sure, and decently good, it was just ok overall. I ordered the Bahn Mi sandwich and it was tasty but way too much garlic. The funny thing was the waitress asked how the pickle was since they were all made on site, I honestly thought it tasted like a plain old cucumber spear, pretty much no flavor, wasn't bad really just didn't taste like a pickle, maybe they forgot the dill? One annoyance was when my wife asked about the poutine, she pronounced it with a long "e" on the end, the waitress corrected her by asking if she meant the poutine (with the silent "e" on the end. Overall it was just so-so.
(3)Jason B.
Just excellent! It has a definite Deagan's vibe which is understandable because Demetrios was the original chef at Deagan's. My wife and I split a burger, fancy fries and habanero cilantro wings. Thus may be the best burger that have had and that includes the B Spot burger. Tons of local food on the menu and everything seemed very fresh. Looking forward to visiting again. They have daily and monthly specials along with happy hour specials. They will be doing a ongoing renovation through Spring including moving the bathrooms inside from the current location in the hall. They will also be creating a more open patio and front entrance.
(5)Nate A.
This is such a disappointment with all the hype and buzz surrounding this place you would never guess that if you are black in lakewood that you would have to wait 15 minutes before someone speaks to you. The portion sizes are bigger at McDonald's and with all the stolen recipes the executive chef should be locked up. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE HOPEFULLY IT GETS BETTER WITH TIME!!!!
(2)Harry Y.
Found this restaurant on yelp while stopping into Cleveland on a Thursday night and had such a nice dinner with my friend, no reservation needed we were seated immediately. Really great beer and cocktail selection. I shared the poutine appetizer with my friend, I mean who doesn't like French fries, gravy, and cheese curds! We each got our own burgers with amazing toppings to choose from, I got bleu cheese and pork belly which was absolutely amazing!!!! Truly a farm to table restaurant, everything was extremely fresh. Also had a very nice waitress with terrific service. Definitely try this place!
(5)Dale D.
wow... I was impressed, wonderful escape from Winter on a Wednesday night. short ribs... stellar, succulent, complicated and rich. Would have it again in a minute. rabbit loin... playful ingredients worked well w a delicately prepared meat. suckling pig.... large portion, deep flavors, comforting winter fare. only issues were jamming all patrons near the fire, with 1/2 the resto empty. Noise level became very high, and the acoustics are poor. Speaker by table added to the chaos. Also, I don't like silverware on table in glasses for you to help yourself, cheapens the atmosphere and server did not refill between courses when the used utensils were removed... we had to take from an empty table... twice. Desserts need attention. Three choices were good, but to fill it out with Mitchel's ice creams ... well, you can do better. That said, I try and rate primarily on food... the ancillary issues will hopefully be fixed as this place evolves after just opening three weeks ago. server was very knowledgeable and efficient. GM checked on the table and the owner/chef came by as well... all nice touches. great addition to Lakewood and the West Side. Looking forward to my next visit
(5)Jessie B.
Back again last night. Best burger in town. Tommy is the best bartender!
(5)Michael H.
I just got back from the opening of Forage, it was a great dining experience with the staff really doing well. I started with a craft beer and cheese board, the pairings with the cheese were very well thought out. My main course I had the suckling pig which was cooked to tender perfection. They said that the menu is seasonal and they try to bring in as much local and organic food as they can. It was well worth going in and I plan on returning to see what new things the kitchen will put out.
(5)Kelly D.
We recently stopped by Forage to try it out, and we were not disappointed. It also helped that we happened to be there during happy hour. They had great specials --- including $3 craft beers and $6 burgers (plus toppings). Overall the feeling and decor was very warm and inviting. And, it looks like they'll have a great patio once the weather warms up! The menu is full of locally sourced food, which is excellent. We both had burgers, with pork belly and various cheeses, and we added the pommes frites. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. Great execution, and we'll definitely be stopping back!
(5)Patricia G.
My daughter, grandson, and I had dinner here. The food,drinks and service were awesome. My grandson had a burger with Swiss and pork belly, said it was best burger ever. We shared oysters they were very fresh. My daughter and I had the Kobe beef ribs with pea tendrils and homing...loved it. Many vegan selections ..they even have a vegan night.
(5)Brittany P.
The food is great - local ingredients, constantly changing menu, and good service. I haven't had anything here that I dislike.
(5)Lori A.
The food was very good. Especially the short ribs. However, the service was average at best and the beer glasses are ridiculous. Nothing comes in a pint. All draft beer is served in a 10 oz fluted glass. Really? Even Fat Heads Bumbleberry. High gravity beer,, certainly. But nothing comes in a pint glass. Beer lovers beware.
(3)Rebekah K.
Great new place! We went on a Saturday night and got a table right away, not because it wasn't busy but because the place is really big inside. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the short rib and a variety of burgers. All the ingredients were super fresh and played well against each other. I love too how much effort they put on locally sourced food. The cocktails were creative and quite tasty. Great experience and a nice addition to the Lakewood food scene.
(5)Melissa R.
The husband and I had our 1st experience with this restaurant, not so good. Decided to stop in after work to check out their St. Patty's day specials. I was a bit disappointed to see they only had a plain corned beef sandwich paired with chips or a pastrami rueben with chips. I thought maybe they would have had a traditional corned beef dinner on the special board for tonight but nope I was wrong, we should have left and tried their food another night. But, instead we decided to stay- bad choice. We tried their poutine, the 2 sandwich specials and 2 beers. At first, I would like to say the server was nice and slightly informative when she first came over to take our drink orders- her service went downhill from there. We asked if we could substitute the chips for a salad or another side, she wasn't sure and had to run to the back and ask, told us we could substitute for the chopped green salad. Told her I wanted the corned beef sandwich lean with swiss cheese, she said it doesn't come with swiss cheese. I said, right I know I want to add it. She said they don't have swiss cheese, my husband interjected and said I see swiss cheese right here listed on the menu under the build a burger....plus his rueben came with SWISS CHEESE. At this point the server just had an attitude from that point forward. She brought the poutine with our dinners even though I told her we wanted the poutine to start our meal, you know as an appetizer! As the food goes, poutine's gravy was salty, the cheese curds were lackluster which they didn't taste like anything. The corned beef was disgusting. It was dry, overcooked, fatty and bland. A pickle was suppose to accompany the sandwichs, but they were left off the plates. As for the salads, dressing was really good but the salad was not quite the salad I read on the menu...lacking all the ingredients (spicy nuts & apples). We brought up the issues to the manager and she seemed understanding and actually comped a few items and gave us a complimentary dessert- we chose the melted smore, this was very good. Overall this was not the St. Patty's day dinner I was craving all day. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because the manager was accommodating, certainly not for their food or the rude server. Word to the wise to the server (Madonna), don't take it personal when patrons point out inconsitantcies with the food. Nor does the patron need an attitude when they ask questions about the food or if something can be added or substituted. And to the chef, take some pride in the food your putting out. Great food concept if it's actually delivered upon. We may or may not be back to try their bugers.
(2)Ruth K.
We had a group of 6 for lunch. We were all pleasantly surprised at our orders. Soups were yummy, sandwiches on locally sourced breads were delicious, the waitstaff was friendly, helpful and attentive, but not overly in your face. The chef came over to chat, which is something we all liked. We were able to chat without the music being too loud. All in all, a positive experience. We will be back!!!
(5)Marci A.
Just tried this place and it was great. Excellent locally sourced and expertly cooked fare. We got the chef's specials--a faro and toasted barley cassoulet, and pork belly with polenta--we loved both dishes. Service was outstanding also. The beer list is a little limited, especially for Lakewood, but we are definitely going back to Forage.
(4)Patrick M.
Went here for my 30th birthday with a group of eight. Worst service I've had in years. 35 minutes for a beer. I tried giving a stack of menus back to eh server three times and he never took them. Eventually put them on the floor. He came over at one point and stepped on them but still didnt take them. Another server brought out half the food and then took 15 minutes to bring out the rest. Food was so-so. Decor incredibly blah. Boooooo.
(1)Chris D.
Tried Forage on a Friday night. The place was busy, but we were able to get a table without a wait. Service was very friendly, but was the weak point of the night. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer, but she was not knowledgeable about the menu at all, so was unable to answer our questions. Then the poor servers seemed to have major issues with getting the right food to the right tables ... The waitresses were scurrying behind them trying to make sure things got corrected. Ultimately, our appetizers and our entrees arrived at the exact same time, which was a bit annoying. Our cheese board also arrived without the baguette that was supposed to accompany it, though our waitress soon noticed the error and fixed it. Service hiccups aside (and I hope they get corrected), the food was AMAZING. The cheese board had some amazing choices, and the accompanying quince paste, honey, Apple slices and nuts made a great appetizer. My wife had the burger and raved about it; I took a bite, and immediately knew there was some excellent meat in the burger, and it was going to be my choice for the next time we eat at Forage. I had the foraged mushrooms and pappardelle, which was amazing. I just wish I could have had some bread to sop up the remaining sauce, since licking the bowl would have looked tacky ... We also shared the poutine, which was great. The fries would have been perfect without the gravy and cheese curds, but their addition evaded the dish even further! My only complaint is that the chef could have been more liberal with the gravy and cheese, but the dish was still wonderful, and the perfect size to be shared. I confess we didn't try any desserts (we were stuffed from dinner!), nor any craft beers or drinks from the bar, but overall the meal was great! We will be back, though I really hope they can give the staff some proper training. They keep the place from 5 stars.
(4)Brooke G.
Really good farm to table restaurant. I went on a Friday night and was seated right away (not sure if thats good or bad. On a side note, I didn't see any advertising or social media about this place, I found it when randomly flipping through the Cleveland Scene mag of all places). The server was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain each dish and how its made/best prepared. They have a good craft beer list. This would not be the place for picky eaters. Two of my friends just stuck to the apps. Besides burgers, most of the food is "exotic" -- duck, rabbit, etc. Not a bad thing, just need to have an open mind. The renovations they have done so far are unbelievable. Pacers was a hole in the wall, not maintained bar for at least the last ten years. The server mentioned they are finishing the renovations in the spring to get rid of the green bar carpet. They were also having problems with heating system so make sure to bring a coat. Overall this is a great addition to the neighborhood and I'm looking forward to going back. oh, major bonus - Mitchells Ice Cream for dessert!
(4)E D.
So happy to have this new 5-star addition to Lakewood's dining out options. One of the best meals I've had and the chef here knows his way around the kitchen. Here you'll find locally and/or sustainably farmed meats, seafood and veggies transformed into flavorful, creative dishes that won't cause you to feel weighed down but will bring a smile to the face of anyone who loves great food in a comfortable, casual environment. The plating is beautiful and the flavors were superb causing us all to ooh and aah from the appetizers to the entrees. So delish! Did I forget to mention that they feature a great selection of signature cocktails and a nice beer selection. For apps we had a couple of the night's specials -- a roasted corn and a guacamole -- both enjoyable. I particular loved the roasted corn with cotija cheese, served in an order of three small cobs. The menu had so many things I wanted to order but I settled on the Roasted Salmon which I have to say was really perfectly prepared and served on a bed of smashed potatoes, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. Soooo good. My friends decided to go with the Beef Shortribs served on a bed of grits and the Rainbow Trout with an orzo pasta -- they loved their meals as much as I loved mine. I can't wait to go back to work my way through their menu. The table service and bar service wasn't great but it was then night of the Lakewood Meltdown so just crazy busy. I'm going to give some grace to the mediocre service and the fact that we had to constantly flag down our server for more drinks, water refills, and even the check so we'll see how that goes next visit. I'm hoping that the caliber of servers will match the food. This place is in the running to be my new favorite restaurant! A few years back I loved Deagan's, where I dined many weeks, but then things changed when to my dismay they brought in a new chef, changed the menu to not-so-great small plates and a dulled-out menu. It lost it's magic so I found new places to fill the gap but mourned what it used to be. Then, by chance, while waiting for our table another patron at Forage House shared that the chef here is one of the originals at Deagan's. What? Are you kidding? How did I not hear this good news months ago when Forage Public House opened? But I digress, what I meant to say is that if you had a similar sadness then you should know that this place is what that used to be but actually even better! I anticipate that that the Forage Public House will be up for Best New Restaurant in Cleveland! It has my vote. Hope you'll go try it out -- I'd bet you'll give it your own two thumbs up. It's a cool place now and I hear a remodel is planned which should bring the surroundings up to the level of the food and drinks. Love supporting our locally owned restaurants and seeing Lakewood gain another food-gem. Hope to see you there!
(5)Bethany C.
We really enjoyed our first trip to Forage Public House! We went on a Tuesday evening, which I heartily recommend as their Taco Tuesday offerings are delicious and a great deal! The pork and fish tacos were the standouts of the evening. That Tuesday evening was also a cold and drizzly day in March, which was a perfect kind of day to enjoy the fare at Forage, which is creative and tasty, but a tad on the heavy side. The menu is meat, french fry, and gravy driven, to be sure, but you can certainly cobble together a healthier meal if you so desire. Bonus information: Seemingly every dish incorporates some (very tasty) french fries. You need not order a side of fries here - you will have enough! Based on our experience, I'd want to give Forage a 3-3.5 star review, but I am tacking on an extra half star for the VAST improvement that this establishment represents over the defunct, funky Pacers! Good riddance! By contrast, Forage seems timely and relevant - a great addition to this area of Lakewood.
(4)Nancy K.
I wanted to like this place. And the location is cool. The service was also decent. The food was so expensive and, in my opinion, not worth the money. My burger was fine. Nothing superb about it though. It was $9 and included no side. We ordered the poutine which was like another $5, to split among us. Again, nothing spectacular about the poutine. I was super disappointed that the food was so lackluster and pricy.
(2)Danielle S.
This was such a pleasant surprise! I didn't even know Pacer's closed, and next thing you know, it's replaced by the new gem of Lakewood. I can't say enough about how great my first experience here was. The service was great. Our waitress doted on us and had an outgoing, joyful personality. She made great recommendations and was never far. We did go at 8pm, so it may have been after the normal dinner rush. I had a bourbon cocktail that was quite good. Sadly can't remember the name, but it was a nice mix of spicy and sweet. The trout was melt-in-your-mouth good, on top of amazing puréed squash. It looked beautiful and tasted better. Can't beat the prices for fresh, farm-to-table fare. It was very reasonable. I can't wait to come back and make this more of a regular place to visit.
(5)Beth M.
Forage. Be still my heart. Everything I have had here is delicious. Great selection of cheese boards. Calamari is insane. Bacon wrapped dates. Many times I get too excited about the appetizers and fill up before I get to an entree. Servers have always been helpful and friendly. A great selection of hand crafted cocktails that seem to have a lot of thought put into them. I feel like I am cheating on Forage when I go anywhere else in Lakewood.
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