This long-time Miami institution
is the place to go for grilled dry-aged
steaks. Elegant and ornate, if Miami has
an old money crowd, this is where they
gather.
Service is appropriately
serious and mannered, making The Forge
a welcome respite from the frenzy of Miami
Beach. Not that The Forge isn’t a
scene on it’s own – it is definitely
a see-and-be-scene destination where the
rich and famous lay down some big bucks
for a classic dining experience.
The menu offers a long list
of traditionally prepared steaks, chops,
game, fish and birds. Diners who don’t
want their meat fussed about with twelve
different fused essences and froths will
enjoy the straightforward preparations
of high quality ingredients. From prime
rib to file mignon, beef is the main thing.
The signature "Super Steak"
(a 16 oz. New York Strip) is an obvious
choice – perfectly prepared, tender
and flavorful. Grilled Florida snapper
was a delicious alternative for the non-carnivore.
Not surprisingly, The Forge
offers soufflés, specifically a chocolate
and Grand Marnier flavored confection
that is worth ordering in advance.
Enormous wine list (not
to mention the reserve list) features
page after page of upscale choices with
impressive Bordeaux and Burgundy sections,
plus top bottles from California, Rhone,
Italy and more.
Your tab at The Forge won’t
be light, but sometimes it takes some
bucks to enjoy a classic. (december
2002)
432 41st St
Miami Beach, FL 33140-3504
Tel: 305.538.8533
www.theforge.com
