The Forge of Vernon Hills

This is your grandparents' supper club.

I was there for a private party. But this is a members only private supper club. I've driven by this place 100 times and never noticed it.

The inside has wood paneling and a dark interior bar section. It even had some weird wagon with fake ferns in the foyer greeting people.

The food was good but unremarkable. As a large party that took over the entire dining area, they did a very good job with serving and clearing.

Also, I'm allergic to nuts. And the salad had nuts on it. I'm used to that so I passed on the salad. Instead, the server insisted on having a proper salad made for me. That impressed me. Usually when there's this type of event, special needs are rarely considered and almost never met.

If I was hosting an event here and could decorate as I wished, I might (and I emphasize might) consider this place. But I can't imagine coming here for dinner, well, unless I was taking out someone's elderly parents.

I visited for the second time with my son.... I thought I would give the forge a second chance.  Needless to say, it was as disappointing as the first time.  We had our entire drink bill bought because of service on my first visit.  The food was mediocre.  The second time, just this last Wednesday, the service was deplorable, with many men waiter/busboys wandering around, not one picking up a plate or filling a drink order for which we waited 15 minutes.  No excuse, terrible food -- the famous "walleye" was something that I personally could have made myself so much better.... just butter and almonds... no biggy.  My son had the duck.... again no unique style, just roasted duck...not worth the price.  On the whole, I was made to feel not served but an inconvience to the server.... never never never go there.

We love this place.  Old school dining experience with great service and excellent food.  Have been here 3 or 4 times now.  Excellent value when you buy one of their deals.

Salmon, crab cake & escargot appetizers are all top notch. Bread is yummy

Hubby loves the wedge salad while I really like the cesar.  Had the warm spinach salad as well one time and it was good, not great.  French onion soup is very tasty too.

Main courses have all been super.   Scallops, steaks, and a fish special....The creamed spinach that comes with entree is out of this world!

Have not tried any deserts we are always too full