From start to finish this place is top-tier! I loved every moment. What upscale experience for a restaurant. We were greeted. We walked in with smiles, and we were seated in an excluded area where it felt very intimate. The ambience was dim so I gave it that romantic feel. We were greeted by our server, Kathy. She was all smiles and very detailed about the menu and drinks. We ordered the appetizers, which was the calamari and the prawns and the spring rolls. The drinks came up first which was nice and then our fresh platter which was nicely presented came out. What can I say? It was a burst of flavors all over this platter! Compliments to chef! After we were done eating, our amazing server came back to take our order. She was so kind and polite very detailed. She was interested in what we were celebrating and talking about it which I thought was really unique. We had told her we were there celebrating me finishing school and finishing up the year teaching. Then we went to order our main entrée which was the steak and lobster tail with the mashed potatoes. We also got an order of the asparagus and mac & cheese. When I say the food came out popping hot, it came out hot and ready. Once we were able to dig in, it was some of the best lobster main tail melted in my mouth I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly. It was so soft and delightful with the fluffy mashed potatoes. The mac & cheese burst it with flavors one of my favorite mac & cheese yet. I have had mini mac & cheese and this one was incredible! This area was cooked perfectly and it was soft but had a crunch still to it. My hats off for this chef! The chef here can really cook and they have a unique presentation, which is very professional and mind blowing! Then it was time for dessert which we had the blueberry cheesecake and the chocolate lava cake! They were both also yummy and had caramel drizzle, and the chocolate lava cake was oozing with chocolate. We loved every minute of this experience it was such a good way to build a core memory. Kathy was the best server yet. I would highly recommend asking for her when coming to the steakhouse for her service. Also, I would like to give five stars to the chef. This place is truly blessed with an amazing chef. He's probably definitely the backbone of this restaurant. We will definitely come back, and we want to thank Forbes for such a great experience. Thanks again! read more

See all

Forbes Mill is a nice place for an anniversary. The atmosphere is elegant, and the staff does a great job of making you feel like you're celebrating something special. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. The steak was just average and didn't stand out, especially considering the price. I expected a much better cut and more flavor from a high-end steakhouse. Honestly, if you took an Outback Steakhouse or Texas Roadhouse steak and served it in Forbes Mill's beautiful dining room, I think I would have enjoyed it more. The ambiance is definitely worthy of a special occasion, but the meal itself left me underwhelmed. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse is nestled into a cozy shopping center with plenty of parking. Surrounded by a quiet suburban neighborhood, Forbes Mill serves many families in the area. Businesses casual attire is recommended but not required. The service is what would expect for the area: honest, earnest, and friendly. Recommendations were appropriate however I've never seen a steakhouse not offer at least one pinot noir by the glass to start a meal. Nevertheless, their "by the bottle" menu carried a good variety. Overall, these were not the highest quality of steaks but were ok for price. The experience was pleasant and the desert was lovely. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Tiramisu - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

See all

Came here on a random Tuesday night and the place was pretty busy. We were greeted and seated promptly on arrival. Our waiter was Eduardo and he was amazing! He was very attentive and provided great service. The bread and butter were delicious! Also, enjoyed the massive wedge salad. Highly recommend it! read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Wedge Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

See all

Came here to celebrate a birthday and was content with out experience. The ambiance is very dark... I almost considered taking out my phone and using the flashlight. I personally think it's a little TOO dark. While it's a nice establishment, I could hear people at the bar watching sports, so it kind of took away from the experience a bit. The service was ok, friendly and efficient. The food was good as well, nothing too memorable. Overall, I did enjoy my experience here. It's a solid steakhouse. read more

See all

Came back for my wife's birthday after having such a great experience a couple months ago, and this place still delivers. The ribeye was just as good as we remembered, cooked as requested and flavor was cool. The shrimp was much better this time around but the cream of spinach and spring rolls did not hit the spot for me. Service this time around felt a little more rushed than our first visit, but everyone was still friendly and everything came out correctly. The restaurant had a lively energy to it, which we enjoy for a nice dinner out. It's a bit darker inside than I expected. Overall, another good experience. read more

See all

The drinks and food here are INCREDIBLE! To drink, we had a variety of cocktails: Gin Martini, Smokey Diablo, Furious George, and Negroni. The martini and Negroni were classics well done, and the Furious George was unique and delicious! It does have a kick, so be warned. To eat, we had the blackened ribeye, the grass fed filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, and the ahi tuna. The steaks and tuna were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The accompaniments paired well the with proteins and were tasty. To finish our meal, we had the flourless chocolate torte and the tiramisu. Both were rich and yummy, a perfect end to the meal. The espresso martini and the Irish coffee were expertly crafted and matched well with the desserts. Really nice inside but comfortable. Perfect place for an upscale Friday night dinner! We were seated right away and our order was taken quickly too. If you're looking for a fancy restaurant for dinner with an impressive steak menu with cocktails and desserts too; check out Forbes Mill Steakhouse! read more

See all

Came here Thursday night to celebrate our 4th year anniversary. We have been to Forbes a few times but were greeted warmly by our waitress Yaren. Yaren was so attentive throughout our evening and patient with taking our orders. She asked us if we came for a special occasion and Yaren surprised us with a Happy Anniversary dessert just as we were about to order one. Yaren later disclosed it was her first night as a waitress here and we were her first table. We would have never known ! She did not seem nervous and was so sweet. Thank you Forbes and Yaren for a delightful night! read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

Man oh man was this not the best steak I've had in a while! I've been to almost every steakhouse in San Francisco, as they are known for their steakhouses. Now that I live on this side of town, I finally tried this place after having it bookmarked for some months. The steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and buttery. It was not overcooked or undercooked. It was beyond my expectations. All the other dishes we had were also really good including our cocktails. It's a dark cozy vibe in there. And service is great. I'd definitely come back!! read more

See all

Hubby and I came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were able to make a reservation the day before after having to pivot from our original plans. We were seated in a booth, and our server was incredibly sweet and friendly right from the start. I think the host may have misread the reservation notes because we were initially given "Happy Birthday" menus. We mentioned it to our server, and she quickly brought us new menus that said "Happy Anniversary." A small detail, but very much appreciated. We started with the calamari, which was delicious. Our steaks had great flavor, and for sides we ordered the loaded mashed potatoes and the loaded mac and cheese. In hindsight, getting two "loaded" sides was probably too much. The mashed potatoes were good, but I think I would've preferred a simple baked potato. The loaded mac and cheese, however, was incredible and something I'd absolutely order again. At the end of dinner, we were brought a complimentary Happy Anniversary dessert, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. The only downside was that the bar was directly behind our booth. There was a game on, and it got pretty loud with cheering, which made it feel a bit more like a sports bar at times. Aside from that, the ambiance was nice and the restaurant felt classy and well-suited for a special celebration. read more

See all

Wow wow wow! I had reservations for dinner we were seated immediately. They were pretty busy so I suggest reservations. The ambiance is nice and dim. Danielle was our server and she was absolutely AMAZING. I had the pear mocktail which was really good. Started with bread which came out warm and was good. To start I had the chili prawns. Honestly I couldve had that as my main it was soooo good and the prawns were huge. I also tried the chicken spring rolls they were okay. For entree I had the salmon it was okay but the mash and creamed spinach where amazing. I dont eat short rib but when I tell you this short rib was cooked to perfection literally melts in your mouth. Danielle brought out a blueberry cheesecake to celebrate which was nice and it was really good. Overall I would come back to try more they have so much to over and thw customer service was amazing. read more

See all

Went here for my sisters birthday. They made it so special by customizing the menu to say happy birthday to her and bringing out a little happy birthday treat. Food was good, service was great- attentive and knowledgeable. The Resturant was like every classic steakhouse with lots of wood and dim lighting- total vibe! Definitely check it out. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

See all

My husband and I had heard good things about Forbes and it's been around for so long that we finally sent the kids off with the parents and had a much needed date night. The ambience is fancy but it seems a little too dark, unnecessarily dark. The service is fantastic as expected for the price point. We both got drinks and they were good. The calamari was good, not the best I've had but definitely solid. Here's where the loss of stars comes in. We both ordered dry aged New York steak and I didn't realize until the next day when we tried the leftovers that only my husbands had been dry aged. The taste was so different and his was so much better. I felt completely robbed by this mistake. It didn't help that the dry aged is also more expensive and I got the wet aged cheaper one but still paid for the dry aged. At this price point, mistakes of this magnitude do not seem acceptable. Even though the food was good, this left such a bad impression on me that I feel I never want to go back. Getting a date night isn't easy for us so I am severely disappointed. I sent an email to the Forbes contact email (not asking for a refund or anything) just to notify them of the mistake and disappointment and never heard anything back. read more

See all

For starters we went with the garlic Parmesan seasoned Fried Calamari. This appetizer was AMAZING! Me and my wife then split a cowboy cut 20oz bone in ribeye and the shrimp scampi. The shrimp were massive! The steak was delicious and so tasty. They split the dishes for us which was so kind. But let me tell you the star of the show! The butter cake was nice and warm and moist with the gelato vanilla ice cream on top! WOW! A few complaints were that the restaurant was distractingly loud. Also, the parking was very bad. All in all the food more than made up for the parking and noise level. We will be coming back. read more

See all

We always have a great meal here and the service is on point. Came in on a Friday evening and we were promptly seated in Jesse's section. I started with the spinach strawberry salad, delicious. It had a very flavorful dressing, nuts, and tasty cheese on top (maybe burrata). My Dad had a filet and shrimp scampi, he said it was the best scampi he's had (he's really picky too). I had the special, filet and scallops. My dish was amazing, scallops were super fresh, cooked perfectly, and had a white wine sauce that was so good. My steak was tender and cooked nicely. I like that they're serving some sides with the entrees again. Service was awesome, Jesse is so personable and engaging. read more

The Best Saturday Ever ! Nicole served us our Blackened Ribeye, Mac N Cheese, Asparagus, and some great drinks ! It was Awesome ! She was Awesome ! She was more than our Waitress ! Her Knowledge of the area helped us know what we want to do as visitors from Alabama, Texas, and South Carolina ! She is Bad Ass ! Ask for her when you visit ! read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Blackened Ribeye Steak ! - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

This interview is long overdue. I was here recently on 2 occasions, Mother's Day and a Retirement Celebration for my dad. Both times we were lucky enough to have Danielle as our server. I have to say that I personally loved the service. We had such a good time that moving forward we will be asking to be seated in Danielle's section as she gives excellent service and is genuinely happy! We were seated a bit early at 4 PM and it was nice and quiet both times. The food was amazing from beginning to end. My dad is someone who likes to salt everything and during both visits to FM he didn't salt anything and said that it was very seasoned and flavorful, as is. Usually my dad complains about everything. But on these 2 occasions, he did not. Lol. Both experiences were 5 stars, easy. Thank you, Danielle, for giving us such a grand experience! We look forward to seeing you again next time! read more

See all

We had an amazing work dinner here! The noise level was just right, friendly staff and the food! It was AMAZING!!! Prepared to perfection. I'd go again I. A heartbeat. read more

My husband, daughter, and I recently visited Forbes Mill Steakhouse restaurant to celebrate my son's 24th birthday, and we had an amazing experience!​ As foodies, we look for establishments that offer both exceptional food and high-quality service. Our server, Nicole, was stellar! She was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent recommendations that enhanced our meal. While we have had good service from other staff members in the past, Nicole's professionalism played a significant part in making this celebration special. The wooden wall décor, warmly color painting, soft lighting throughout establishment adds a very classy touch! I highly recommend Forbes Mill Steakhouse and look forward to our next visit! read more

Back again for another great dinner. This time for oysters, salads and filet mignons. Thank you for attentive service and perfectly cooks steaks. Oh and for peppercorn sauce! read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

See all

Highly recommend this spot! I took my fiancee here to celebrate his promotion and it was the perfect ambiance. We celebrated on a Thursday night, and tables were full. Luckily we did have a reservation so we didn't have to wait to be seated. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Mac and Cheese- Loaded : Let me just say... this is probably one of the best Mac & Cheeses' i've ever had. The hot links gives it a kick so if you can't handle spice, i don't recommend. The Mac and Cheese was so creamy and flavorful, i highly recommend trying ! Calamari was delicious as well. Fried and seasoned well. Calamari is usually our go to appetizer so i don't think it was the best i've ever had, but it was still very good. It came with the traditional sauces: tartar and marinara. Both sauces were good. Brussel Sprouts: You can't tell in the photo but the brussel sprouts are pretty big in size. I prefer mine more bite size, but they were seasoned well. It had a nice sweetness and a bit charred. But not too carred where it tastes burnt. For my entree, i ordered the Prime Blackened Ribeye- Medium. It was cooked just the way i liked it and the crispy onions on top were to die for. It came with a side of mashed potatoes but they were pretty plain. It was creamy and smooth but lacked flavor. Despite this, the steak had great seasoning and flavor and complimented well with the mashed potatoes. As for the cocktails, all of them were pretty strong. I didn't love any of them, but they weren't terrible either. read more

See all

Unbelievable food and service! Perfect for a family birthday party or some other major celebration!

Excellent food and wine options. The meat cuts and sides were great and ambiance was very cozy inside . Service was good too. Rib eye was splendid! read more

Food was good, well cooked. Service was fast and checked in on us often. Great for date night or celebrations! Would recommend if you want to make a good impression, will visit again! Thank you! read more

See all

Always great food, good drinks, and excellent service! I went here with the family for my sons 16th birthday is was expectional. Always ask for the bread! It's soo good! We had some great apps i recommend the Calamari although I didn't get a picture. Don't skip the Filet, just get it. It never fails and is always perfect! The jambalaya was good if you enjoy fish. I ordered shirt ribs but they were out!! Early dinners get first dibs! We will be back. They made my son feel so special with personalized menus and a nice big table in the back dinning area. The ambiance in the main sitting area is a best and request in a booth is ideal! read more

See all

We celebrated our 4-year anniversary at Forbes Mill last night and had a positive experience. While it's a traditional steakhouse, it still felt modern and upscale. The restaurant is conveniently located right next to Piatti's with a sizeable plaza parking lot. We were seated in a booth that fits 2 and enjoyed an appetizer, a steak with 2 sides, and finished with 2 desserts. Prices are as expected for this type of establishment and service was appropriate as well. We asked for our steak to be served medium and it came out almost rare and pretty cold. It promptly came back perfectly medium and hot off the grill. This was not the best steak I've ever had, but it was good- especially for a local establishment. If you're looking for a traditional steakhouse dinner for a special occasion, Forbes Mill would be a reliable option. - fried calamari: super light and tasty. Would get this again. - cowboy bone in ribeye: tender, but I wish it was a thicker steak with a crispier and more salty crust. - fries: just okay. Cold and bland. I would pass on these next time. - loaded mac and cheese: so unique. I've never seen anything like this on the menu before. It was loaded with hot links, jalapeños, and bacon- we wiped it clean. - chocolate torte: this was fine and very sweet of them to offer for our anniversary celebration. - butter cake: very, very good. I'd definitely get this again. Super moist butter cake with a memorably delicious vanilla gelato on top. read more

See all

Consistency is critical to a restaurant's long term success. Over the years we'd give Forbes a B/B- for service consistency, but with our last visit we experienced a major breach of trust on a truly special occasion. A family member came from out of town, and while she was here we decided it was a good time to celebrate our mother's 94th birthday which is right around the corner. We made our reservation for 4 at 5:45p in order to get mom home before dark--being out after dark makes her anxious. This meal was especially bittersweet as mom has terminal cancer, and we all know she doesn't have many good outings left in her. Alas, it took them over 2 hours to get our entrees to us. We saw other tables sat, serve and leave before our entrees ever made it to our table. When we inquired where our food was, our waitress while friendly and pleasant, offered a vague excuse and dashed off. I couldn't tell if she forgot to load our order into the system after our salads or if the kitchen goofed up, but we were aggravated. When the food finally arrived after 8pm, one of the steaks was well done when it should have been medium rare. We asked for it be re-fired and it came back mere moments later. Great. But why in the heck did it take so long for our steaks to take so long in the first place then? We didn't dally eating our meal when it finally arrived and we left the restaurant at 8:30, well after dark. Mom was definitely anxious. We will not be back. Should this discourage you? Maybe not. This may have been a unique error. Honestly over the years of service for us, as I have said, is in the B/B- range. But consistency is key, and they have lost my trust. For the $500 we spent, we'll find other nice steak houses to spend our money at. read more

Everything from our server, Amy, to the drinks, appetizers snd main entrée was delicious. The setting, the lighting and the vibe was relaxing. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Say Less Old Fashioned - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

5 stars plus dining experience. Party of 5 for a birthday dinner. We arrive at 5:50, 10 minutes before our reservation. We were seated promptly. Our server was Amy, she was very polite, professional and had lots of good recommendations. She gave us plenty of time to look through the menu and drink lists. She answered all the questions that we had, and brought complementary bread that we asked for. All of our cocktails were delicious , I enjoyed the Poma Sutra. The food was delicious, all the steaks were cooked perfectly to everyone everyone's liking. The macaroni and cheese was actually really good and I'm not used to saying that about restaurant macaroni and cheese. The mashed potatoes and gravy was also really yummy as well. The blueberry cheesecake was divine and I wish I would've ordered more to go home We would definitely be back for another experience, hopefully sooner than later. read more

We came here for a wedding anniversary party. Everything was very delicous. Service was extremely attentive and friendly. Aaron was very professional and gave us an exceptional experience. This was our first time at Forbes. The ribeye cowboy cut was so delicious! Will definitely come back again. Parking was plentiful. Can be hard during weekend nights but can park further away. The ambiance was very nice. Can be both casual or dressed up. read more

See all

We went for a birthday dinner. Surf & Turf, Australian Wagyu, Grass Fed Filet Mignon X 2 are what we ordered as entrees which were great, so were the drinks, appetizers and desserts we ordered. Service was mostly great except we had to wait 15-minutes for our credit card to be taken and then to pay. The check was higher person than we expected at $160/person for our comprehensive meal, but it was worth it. I liked the food so much that I've been there twice this month! read more

See all

Nice steakhouse with great food and not great cocktails. The price was a bit high, but we definitely got what we paid for with the food. The fliet mignon, scallops, and lobster tail were all excellent and quite big. The shrimp cocktail and French onion soup were very tasty appetizers. The mashed potato side was decent. Unfortunately the mocktail and 2 cocktails we ordered were both underwhelming with almost no flavor. read more

Forbes is always a treat! We booked a reservation here for Valentine's Day about three months in advance. Forbes always book out quickly for special occasions. Their service and food are always on point. Our visit was no different. We were seated quickly after checking in with the host. Almost like our table was already assigned upon arrival - loved that! Our server came by quickly and greeted us right away. We brought a wine bottle to cork and he noticed right away and asked us about cocktails and wine. We asked about any special cocktails for Valentine's Day and he went over the drinks for the special day. After looking over the wine and cocktail menus, we decided to stick with our wine we brought - 2019 Flowers Pinot, one of our favorite bottles. The server went over some food recommendations and answered some of our questions about their filet. We placed our order shortly after. Restaurant was dimmed and a romantic ambiance. Table area and floor was clean and neat. Restroom was clean. Service and food was in incredible. We were so happy with everything - we ordered a lot of food. One person with us has never been to Forbes and was truly impressed and happy with their experience. If you haven't tried Forbes yet, you need to put them on your list. It's a great treat for any day, especially for special occasions. After paying, they brought us two beautiful roses for my daughter and myself :) What we ordered: French onion soup Oysters Bread and butter Prime filet mignon Ribeye w/ add-on scallops and garlic mashed potatoes Halibut w/ crab, asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes Side mac and cheese Side sautéed mushroom Side potato wedges Butter cake w/ vanilla bean gelato Flourless chocolate torte read more

See all

We went to Forbes to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was a Monday so we didn't need reservations. My kids both ordered the kid's cheeseburger with fries. They loved the fries and liked the slider/cheeseburger. My wife got the filet mignon and thought it was very good. It came with mashed potatoes. The portion looked on the small side for her dish. I ordered the blackened salmon. It was very tasty and tender, but the buttery sauce could be improved. The rice was plain and could have used something to make it tastier. Update: We went for our wedding anniversary last night. My wife ordered the Maine lobster tail (shell removed by the server) and liked it. I ordered the jambalaya and loved it! It came with prawns, scallops, sausage, chicken, and veggies and was easily the best jambalaya I've ever eaten! We'll definitely return for this dish again. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Jambalaya - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California

See all

Our dinner was amazing, but our service was over the top. Nichole took care of our food and drink needs, but she also helped us with local places of interest. We are all visitors to California, and she treated us like family. I'm from Texas and her genuine hospitality was amazing. You have to get the steak and ask for Nichole. read more

solid steak and great service. Upscale environment, but the steak itself was a little underwhelming as compared to LB or a similar type place. Shared oysters with a group as well as a few other apps- everything was very tasty. Steak- got a ribeye, Oscar style. It was good but felt like it could have used a tougher sear. There wasn't much crab on top of it either. Didnt get dessert, but had a cocktail and they opened our wine for us. Nice place to go, but I think there are better steakhouses around. read more

I would say this is a solid 4-star steakhouse, with some tweaks they could be 5-star. For the birthday event, everyone else got the surf and turf and I opted for the dry aged NY (which is 28 days btw). Their filets were very tender and it's nice that the lobster tail is the same size as the add-on lobster tail. My NY was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. My personal favorite sauce was the cab demi glace. It was a great pairing to the NY. When we were trying to decide on which sides to get with our entrees and which sides to get for the table, our server used asparagus as a comparison and the family sides sounded like they should have been 3-4x the size of the individual sides, but they ended up being the same. So I'm not sure if that means our sides got hooked up or if the shared side was undersized, but it was a bit odd. We basically all got the au gratin and creamed spinach. I'm not sure if it's to cater to the demographic of Danville, but both of those sides could have used some additional seasoning, just a dash of salt and fresh cracked pepper would have gone a long way. I added them to my leftovers and it brought them up out of bland to more of what I would consider to be a baseline level of seasoning. Of course it's a billed as a high-end establishment so there are no shakers on the table, but if I had known ahead of time, I would have requested it. We were offered fresh cracked pepper for our salads though. I found their version of strawberry salad particularly good. Some places try to get too creative with the dressing to the point it combats the sweetness of fresh fruit, but their strawberry vinaigrette was perfect - not overpowerful in a sweet or tart way. We always appreciate when they offer to split salads when we share them. The cocktails and wine were as good as to be expected. For dessert, the butter cake was immaculate. So soft and moist with just the right amount of sweetness, not over the top. Our service was also very good. We never had to wave him down, even for a busy Friday night. read more

Review #846 Posted on 1.1.25 We came here for our annual friends steakhouse holiday dinner on Saturday night December 28th. This spot is located in Danville right next to the Sycamore Valley exit off of 680. They've got a couple cuts of filet, bone-In Ribeye, Dry aged New York all to choose from with some classic seafood options to top them with. I actually went down the menu and grabbed the 14 oz Blackened Ribeye, which came with blue cheese butter, carmelized onions, & mash. It was an excellent cut of meat. My son also ordered the blackened ribeye, his cooked good as well. My daughter got the filet medium, but it had no pink inside. Service was very good, they were attentive, and on top of things. I believe corking fee is $35 here if you bring your own bottles of wine. read more

See all

Loved this steak house! The service is amazing and the food is just as great! I had the filet mignon and it was SOOO GOOD. I also really enjoyed the chili prawns appetizer! read more

I love Forbes Mill steakhouse really beautiful place to eat. The bar is really nice and fun to hang out in and watch sports. The service is absolutely wonderful. The interior is great. The ambience is top notch. The deck is really cool to hang out on and have dinner as well I highly recommend this place. read more

Forbes Mill Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Danville, California