Located by the water in Jack London square, Forge Pizza is a great spot to take a date or just have a casual dinner with friends. My first time here was during COVID so there was only outdoor seating available. There was not much of a wait and managed to get a table pretty quickly. We ordered the mussel fries, chicken wings, Forge pizza and Margherita pizza. The food came out fairly quickly as was all pretty good if you're into thin crust pizza. Only complaint was the wings only came in two per order so it was kind of hard to split amongst the table. Nice spot, great environment and friendly staff. read more

Went for the first time last night for a friends birthday! We had the best server, she made my friends birthday! The food was great, Cesar salad was delicious and the pizzas are as well. Love their patio with the fire pits, it's a great atmosphere I highly recommend. I wish I could remember our servers name, all I remember is that she mentioned she had been there for 8 years. read more

My all time favorite outdoor patio in Oakland. It has everything!!! Great food, service, amazing music and a view of the water. This is my spot to recharge. The mussel's and fries are delicious. Who doesn't want everything in one location?! Get your negative ions on this sweet patio. :) read more

An all time favorite restaurant thst we visit each trip to Oakland. Cheddar bites are a must for starters. We usually get a large pizza and a salad to share amongst 3 people. Last trip, I had fish and chips. The serving was huge and so scrumptious! The Oatmeal stout was a nice way to wash down the fish and chips. read more

This is our favorite kid-friendly happy hour at jack london square - amazing prices on drinks and pizzas ($12 for any pizza during HH!). Our favorites are: clam pizza, cauliflower pizza, and the most recent addition to the menu, the andoullie and pepperoncini pizza was AMAZING!!! read more

Forge Pizza - ANDOULLIE & PEPPERONCINI pizza, SO GOOd!! - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Cool vibe and beautiful views with less than stellar food sums up the Forge experience. Visiting and sitting outside on a sunny day is beautiful and it melts your problems away. The indoor seating and decor is also pleasant. Beyond the ambience, however, the food comes short. Their pizza is mediocre and the drinks are subpar. There I nothing memorable from the menu send their prices are not the best. Their drinks are also meh. Overall, I'd recommend this for the view but not for the food. read more

Forge Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is really quite average. Certainly nothing to go out of your way for. The location gives an extra boost as it is right on the water and easily accessible by foot, car or scooter. Started with the truffle fries which didn't have much flavor at all. The fries were thin, but not relatively crispy. Then I had the margherita pizza and boy was I disappointed. The crust was nice and soft and actually had a fresh baked taste with a little bit of warm pizza oven to really make it an official crust. The sauce tasted like plain tomato sauce; no salt, no pepper, no herbs to help enhance the flavor or balance the acidity of the tomatoes, just a dull sauce (you can get better tasting sauce down the street at Dominoes). Topped with a little bit of cheese made it all the sadder. Service wasn't terrible and the wine made the experience better. Certainly won't be purposely coming back if I can avoid it. If friends gather, I'll join, but probably grab food next door from the Thai restaurant. read more

I came his with a group of famished friends. Its was a typical outdoor even around the pier but we wanted something more substantial than vendor food. Upon arriving we were not greated and stood at the door for a few minutes. I was tailing the herd so I gazed around the patio and was quite impressed. Dog water outside, fans going, ample seating and groups of people enjoying their food. I was stoked about this eaterie. That's was the highlight of the time spent. The bartender/waitress was not very inviting. She was more concerned with hurrying our order. We had various questions about cocktails as this was a ladies brumch with visiting guest to Oakland and we wanted to relax and enjoy each others company. Interestingly enough the bartender/waitress was not the least interested in explaining drinks, upselling product nor offering water. That's officially when I lost interest. Most of the afternoon was us flagging down servers or being ignored; its was not busy in the establishment as there were only two tables at the time. We had to return cold food, ask for water and none of the food came out together. The person whom ordered about 20 minutes after everyone else's food came out first. However, everyone appeared to like the food. I gave 3 stars due to the fact that the food was good. This is Yelp so I grade on food only. Service would be a 1. Would I ever come back probably not. However, if your on the pier looking for a quick pizza/bite go for it just don't expect much. read more

At Forge you can enjoy tasty wood fired pizza on the patio overlooking the gorgeous view of the harbor. We ordered the cauliflower pizza as well as the mushroom and truffle pizza. So tasty! Love the thick and chewy crust that you definitely won't want to leave behind. They're topped with tons of cheesy goodness and fresh arugula but weren't soggy and weighed down. The waiter told us the pizzas were more or less personal sized and he could easily finish one himself. I was hungry but was not even close to finishing my pizza! Take my word, they're definitely sized to share for 2. Great value too as the pizzas start at $14, depending on what you order. read more

Omg! Awesome food. Perfect atmosphere. Mediocre service. Food was so good, I'm still going back in the future. (The waiter did acknowledge he wasn't as attentive as he should have been. After we paid the check of course.) Took away 1 star for the lack of customer service. If they do better next time, I will update my review. read more

I was at Forge for a yelp event and had a blast. From the food and drinks to the atmosphere, everything was perfect. I loved both the indoor and outdoor seating. I found that the outdoor fire pits are a great space to grab drinks and bites on a night out with friends. I still cannot believe the amount of food and cocktails that we got to sample. The food was simply fantastic and I did not have a single thing I did not like. My highlights amongst the appetizers were the early girl tomato and burrata (one of my favorite dishes--the cheese was incredible!), the pork belly croquetas (I am a fan of croquetas and these were mouth watering), the avocado bruschetta, and the corn soup (super creamy and tasty). All of the pizzas were also amazing but my favorites were the Moroccan and the Mushroom (loved the truffle oil addition). I obviously need to make special mention to their braised Berkshire pork shank; the meat fell of the bone, it was heaven! Moving on to cocktails, I tried the fantasy island, the lava lamp, the pink fang, and the perfect pear. My two favorites were the Fantasy Island, which is perfect if you're looking for something fruity and not too sweet; and the Lava Lamp, if you are looking for a stronger cocktail with a kick to it. Last but not least, the service was remarkable. Our server Raven was incredible attentive and friendly. She made a few recommendations and always made sure we had a drink. Overall it was an outstanding experience with great food and drinks, one of those you don't forget. read more

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Highly recommend for happy hour! Came by last week when the weather was nice enough to sit outside--beautiful view of the water and Jack London Square is a really nice area. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. $5 wine and beer during Happy Hour and half off pizzas! I think we paid $10-12 for full pizzas. Pizza was really yummy and the crust was perfect! Will be going back for more happy hours. read more

Forge Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to Forge the Friday before mothers day (for my first time) and I ordered fish n chips and the tea Cobb salad . The fish was decent but the fries looked like shoe airing fries. I thought that this is just how there fries looked until I say someone else get fries and theirs were regular size. I asked for two to go boxes as I was heading to an appointment. So I didn't really check my salad out thoroughly because I was going to eat it later for dinner. To my surprise when I arrived home and looked at my salad closely thats when I realized that the eggs on the salad were not cooked all the way. Now let's be clear I never eat my eggs under cooked ever and this is 20 dollar salad that I could not eat because to top it all of they decided to place the salad dressing on the salad for me??? I mean I didn't like the choice of dressing a lemon vinaigrette. Any way I am very upset to have purchased a 20 dollar salad that I could eat and couldn't return because I do not live anywhere near Oakland . And I don't have money to just throw away and I'm far from rich!! Not ok read more

Forge Pizza - An Uncooked boiled egg - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Not a fan. At all. We had a party of 4 but it wasn't much of a party as nobody was celebrating after the first bite. It was a little too salty and got to be a little to soggy. Thats not the kind of combination pizza I wanted. :( The pizza is of the thin crust variety and after you settle into your meal, the crust gets mushy rather quickly. The general consensus at our table was consistent in decribing the taste as plain, bland, and flavorless. We scoped and hoped for a 4 star spot on Yelp but unfortunately it was a 2 star on the scale for us. On the positive side, service was great and the venue is wonderful as the outside seating gives you the opportunity to catch a breath and take in the breeze. read more

Forge Pizza - lunch special added ham - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Ended up very surprised. Pizza as very good just plain and simple pizza. The service could of been a bit better but it was still good enough now to be disappointed. Will definitely be back. read more

Forge Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

My best friend I do weekly lunch. Since there are limited options around Jack London Square, and because she is a vegetarian, I searched for countless restaurants that would not take too long, that had a good selection of vegetarian options, and would not be too painful on the wallet. For a hipster-y place that serves animal cruelty free meats, this place is pretty good. I would get the burger every time - why change a great thing. We also shared fried cheese curds, which were amazing and to die for. This was the main thing that drew me in. Their salads are alright - fresh ingredients. I guess it's hard to mess up or make a salad that amazing unless you throw in lots of extras (avocado, bacon, cheese, etc.) but it does the job. Also, if you sit outside, you get a great view of the waterfront and the yachts that are docked by. The only thing that knocks a star off, is that it takes a while for the staff to come by. They usually come in three times - first to take your order along with water, second to bring the food, and third to provide the check. Maybe a fourth time if you pay by card. All in all, a pretty solid place, if customer service is not your main priority and you have some time to kill. read more

THESE CHEESE CURDS ARE AMAZING. Who goes to a pizza place and raves about cheese curds? Ack! I can't help it. I like cheese, but I'm generally not that crazy about it. But then, I had these deep fried cheese curds and dipped them in the tomato sauce that it came with and ... I was done for. Other things that are delightful at Forge are the shishito peppers. Carefully blistered on that iron skillet, topped with sea salt and served with coriander vinaigrette. A healthy appetizer if you need to get your greens in. And then, there are the pizzas! Truly Neopolitan style: thin but not floppy with that pleasant wood fired taste that you'd expect when done right. These pies are done right. We love their Margherita pizza with an extra arugula topping, Mushroom & Sausage, the Mainlander (i love the ham and pineapple combo!), the Cauliflower with pisatacho pesto sauce and the Spicy Salami. If you're craving something different, the Roasted Corn with chorizo, garlic, red onions and ricotta is really interesting. We've been here couple of times and safe to say, we've tried ALL their pizzas. It's quite pricey for Oakland but then you are dining in Jack London Square which is very touristy part of town. I love the warm, attentive service of the staff. They're friendly and welcoming. While the vibe inside the restaurant is more industrial chic, I think the patio is where it's at. On a really sunny day, enjoy your Aperol Spritz under the yellow umbrellas and sink your teeth into these yummy pizzas. We'll definitely be back. read more

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It may not be as indelibly written in the practical economics guide of food business as for perhaps other types of food bidness, but servers of the artisan pizza have a sphere of influence. Set locations too far apart and there's a void of good pizza between the outer edges of their spheres, a wasteland unfortunately filled by less delicious alternatives. Set too near and there's artisan cannibalism, where the makers of this delicious fare set to wrestle a market share from one or another. For Starchucks and the chain drugstores and fast food the spheres seem different smaller and marketing hypnosis that begets brand loyalty somnambulism permits one vanilla establishment to live right across from another. You can stand at one Starchucks and see another down the block and both do a brisk business. Go figure. Not so, I say, with pizza as art for my palate. Oakland now I think is near the perfect balancing place. I see Pizzaiolo and Boot and Shoe (sisters) mentioned in reviews by others, properly. With Forge the triangle is completed. Draw circles around each and see the point of their intersection and the areas inside of reasonable radius and wish if only all the rest of the City could live in such harmony. The pies are tasty. At the Savor Oakland tour Friday last the proprietors generously offered at least a half dozen for us to try. The cheesy bits and dipping sauce were like at the County Fair in Minneapolis only different. The space is spacious but not in a cavernous way. Oven and bar as aesthetic pivot points, flat screens for when the conversation falters. Firepits outside are a schmart touch. Were I not working I'd be over there right now for as it is chilly out. Another thin crust circle of lovely goodness, nicely done. Thanks, Forge. read more

I've been here several times. I kinda wanted to keep Forge to myself, yet I'm not the only fan. I'm gonna try and keep my review brief by posting what you should order. *Smoked Chicken Wings: Not your average pub wings, very flavorful and big wings, not a half wang. *Fried Cheese Curds: I never had these before coming to the Savor Oakland Tour and then again at Yelp Event here. Although a guilty pleasure, I ordered them for my guy and friend for Happy Hour and they "fell all over themselves" for these. *The Cocktails: I've had the Jack's Martini, Hide Tide and Devil's Slipper and they are top notch. *The Potato Skins: Are secretly undercover gourmet whipped potatoes inside of tiny little potato shells and so good. *The Beer: Besides having many local favorites, they have craft beers that you only wish you knew. I love the selection and tend to go with a new one every time. *The Pizzas: Are delicious! I love the wood fire pizza oven pizza taste with real ingredients and house made sausage and pepperoni. Not to mention the sunny patio for enjoying the weather, great service and bitchen location. That's why Forge is always on my "Recommended List" and will no longer be a secret. Lol. read more

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Arrived around 630 on in a Friday and got seated right away at a table outside. Outdoor area has a great vibe. Ordered the cheese curds, G.O.A.T. Pizza & apple berry salad and everything was delicious & fresh- but the cheese curds were for sure the star of the show. They were amazing. Pizza was good as well, generous amounts of goat cheese, excited to try some other varieties. Server was attentive and timely, our food came quick. We will be back! read more

Forge Pizza - Crispy Cheese Curds & apple berry salad - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Every Tom, Dick, and Harry is making their own version of Neapolitan pizza these days. It sounds simple, just dough, tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, a little basil and a pizza about the size of a frisbee gets thrown in a hot wood-fire oven. Sounds easy enough, but majority fail at it. The last Magherita pizza I ate prior to Forge was like Recology, or should I say "GARBAGE!". That being said Forge located in a prime spot, right in the heart of Jack London Square serves Neapolitan style pizza. A ton of outside seating is available to enjoy the warm Oakland weather. Inside is a large bar and tables with high ceilings with Cathedral-esque windows through out. Pretty hip ambience, and a big plus was that they were showing the Giants game on the big screen tv. Our server was very friendly and went over the specials of the day with us when we were seated. There are quite a few items to choose from on the menu but this is what we ordered: Chicken Wings w/ celery slices and bleu cheese: it was ok, portions were kid sized with only four wings on the plate but good none-the-less. I just don't feel the need to order the wings again. Golden State of Mind Beer: this was my wife's drink. She described it as smooth and a nice substitute for Hefeweizen which is what she wanted but Forge doesn't have. Magherita Pizza: the infamous simple but delicious pizza. No, the tomatoes aren't from the plains of Mount Vesuvius, or anything for that matter is likely from Italy but they got the closest pizza to the real thing that I've tried. The dough is tasty, the interplay between the cheese, sauce, and olive oil are amazing. Pepperoni Pizza w/egg: the home made pepperoni is savory and spicy. I can see why my wife liked the Magherita pizza here but this pizza was just as good. Throw in an egg and its all good. The service was excellent, pizza was some of the best Neapolitan Pizza I've had outside of Naples but its pricey for pizza. But based on location and quality, if price isn't a huge issue. Forge has it going on. read more

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Not your average pizza! I went to Forge Pizza for a Yelp Event, and was lucky enough to have a generous sampling of their amazing menu! Let me start off by saying that Forge Pizza is pizza in true Bay Area form--innovative and fresh, both in concept and taste. How many times do you hear people talking about eating crispy cheese curds or freshly made pepperoni without the dyes and preservatives? SPACE There are so many things to do in Jack London Square. Yoshi's is what always comes to mind. Watch out Yoshi's, it looks like I found a great new hang out in Jack London Square! Forge Pizza is an elegantly furnished yet casual restaurant. It has a great bar and outdoor seating with a few fire pits to warm you up on those cool Oakland nights. DRINK I only had one drink, but it was delicious! Devils Slipper - Tequila, hibiscus, and agave with a sugar rim. What can I say? I have a sweet tooth. This cocktail was the perfect balance of fruity, sweet, and tart. The sugar rim was also a nice touch. I could taste the alcohol, but it wasn't overpowering. STARTERS Don't let their names fool you. When you see the words "potato skins" and "chicken wings" discard all images of the greasy mess you have come to know as your staple bar food. At Forge, the starters are a combination of upscale, familiar fair. Crispy Cheese Curds - with Tomato Sauce. Who would have thought that these little buggers would be so delicious? Crunchy, a little greasy, but a very welcomed substitue to fries. This warrants a try during each visit to Forge! Fire Roasted Veggies - Toybox carrots, turnips, lime, and butter. Throw out that bag of frozen peas in your freezer! Even carnivores would agree that these veggies taste delicious. Potato Skins - guanicale, taleggio cheese whiz, and arugala. Okay, these aren't your standard bacon, deep fried potato skins. No, these are way better! What a great way to eat potatoes in a guilt-free, healthier way. These puppies are twice baked. Smoked Chicken Wings - with buttermilk blue cheese. Not your typical wings, which is good thing. These were succulent, and not overly greasy. Even without the blue cheese dressing, I enjoyed these wings very much. (Note to self: Do not apply red lipstick before consuming these wings. It will be messy. Very messy. Finger-licking messy.) I definitely risked red lipstick smears just so I could properly enjoy this dish. PIZZA I'm not quite sure if the size warrants the price. I'll just have to visit again. Maybe even make frequent trips, just to make sure. Margherita - mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce. My favorite pizza. What is there to say except, "Eat it." Sausage - red onion, sausage, jalapenos, and cured olives. I'm not a big jalapeno and olive fan, but these ingredient worked incredibly well together. This was my second favorite pizza, but I wish the crust was crispier. The end of my slice drooped even when I folded it! Pepperoni - tomato sauce, pepperoni, red onion, calabiran peppers, and panna. You have to admire freshly made pepperoni. This pepperoni is not put in casings, which means they do not look like the typical ones you find in a Domino's pizza. These are very different. I didn't enjoy this pizza as much as the sausage, but it was definitely good. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Forge Pizza. With lovely staff and great food, I will definitely come back again! read more

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F O R G E : To advance gradually but steadily! Picture this: Friday night, two friends kickin it in Jack London Square, in a boring restaurant across the way, when suddenly we see a whole bunch of people crowding into...that's right you guessed it..The Forge. So we hop up out of the place we were at and cross on over just to wait 45 minutes to be seated outside. Mind you, this place at first glance seemed like the SPOT! Then you sit down and realize you might have walked into an episode of the Twilight Zone. Both my friend and I noticed that the crowd was more of the caucasion persuasion but that didn't bother us. It was when the music went from kind of alternative soft rock to all this R& B and classic soul. Ok Ok don't get me wrong here..but it didn't fit and it just seem like they were playing it for us cause we were outside. Getting to the food...we asked our waiter what was a good appetizer..he said " the Potato Skins". If you want two small red potatoes cut in half, in a pool of cheese sauce, hints of bacon, topped with grass...then you've come to the right place. Just wasn't what I was expecting for $9 dollors. Oh and the Pizza..I will say the taste was good but the presentation was off. The pepperoni pizza looked liked little italian sausage meatballs with a splash of sauce and dots of cheese.(and that was $16 dollors) About the only thing that was really good for me was my drink cause it kept me from saying something to a chick who kept giving me the "Stink Eye".( Dont let me catch her in the streets tho!) The manager or owner was pretty cool and kept the staff on thier toes but there are some kinks to work out. One time was good enough for me. read more

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My older sisters, husbands, older sisters, husbands, high school friend FORCED us to go. Yes, FORCED! I was already mega-full from Eat Real Festival but yet, he wanted to hang out after the festival ended. And we let our family team leader make the decision if we should go or not. Older sis... she said okay, so, here I am. It was a table for 15, the kiddies, dogs and the adults were separated into 2 tables. Yes, I was part of the adult group... can't call myself a kiddie anymore, nor a dog (woof woof). We sat outdoors as Jack London was settling down and the sun was easing it's way into sunset. Gorgeous view. Gorgeous weather. Gorgeous settings. I had no idea what was ordered, I was merely there to get stinking drunk with cocktails and eat whatever pizza was presented in front of my face. Did I get drunk - NO! Did I get buzzed - YES! Buzzed was all I could fit into my belly. I was so freaking full already, how much more can I fit into my belly? When the pizza started rolling out, I was amazed at the quality ingredients plopped down onto the thin crusted pizza. We had a Fat Boy, which had pepperoni's and hot sauce on it. And a goat cheese with spinach pizza. Both were pretty good in quality. The only bad thing I can say about the pizza was the thin crust got soggy on the bottom and holding it up became a challenge. All the good stuff on top dropped onto my plate and I had to eat it deconstructed. Who wants to eat pizza that way? Especially when your stinking buzzed? HOWEVER! Both cocktails get a DOUBLE double thumbs up from me. Tangerine with gin and lime and a Pomegranate martini. Yes, girly drinks. What else am I supposed to get buzzed off of? Beer? Already did that at the festival =P NOTES: This Oakland crowd is nothing you would read from the news. Hipsters, Familiysters, Oldsters, Couplesters, Dogsters and Kidsters were all co-mingling peacefully. Jack London... historical, beautiful, and I feel proud! Buzzed and proud! read more

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I have been to the Forge for many years and have always been happy with the service/staff, yet yesterday's experience was the most disappointing. It was unfortunate that I brought a friend there,of whom we haven't seen each other for 20 years, and received such a bad service. We were amongst the few people there as it was 3:30 pm ish .... The one server, a man with a beard - didn't catch his name as he never came to order the food. In the meantime, he walked to every other table to provide a happy hour menu, except us ! I thought that was odd, but we were not interested in ordering from the HH menu anyway due to its limitations. As time goes by, he proceeded to other tables, whom by the way sat after us -- laughing, chatting it up and take their order while we sat waiting. It was a beautiful day, so we enjoyed ourselves, but felt completely ignored perhaps because we were two Asian women? Hmmmm?! I was completely agitated, so asked the nice young lady that walked around filling waters. She ultimately took our order and made up for the waiter's non-service. Throughout the meal, never once were we acknowledged by him. This message is for management I guess ... not to change the waiter as he is who he is, he simply need to treat everyone with respect in order to earn respect. Details: order #88728 @ 3:30 pm server PM (not sure if PM is the waiter or the nice lady who ultimately took our order). read more

My team decided to order from Forge and when we got back we realized there were little to no sausage which was surprising because we ordered the Mushroom & Sausage. It was probably a small error so we didn't call to complain. A week later we decided to give it another try and ordered a lot more but it was the same results. One of the pizzas had little to no sausage and they only gave us two wings with no ranch. Really disappointed- we enjoyed the Mussel and Fries but considering the cost, what was given, and being on hold for so long to find out what my total was, it isn't worth it. I wish the manager or owner could address these problems so no one has an experience like this again. read more

I definitely liked this place! Let me preface by saying I was here with a group of about 15, so it was not a normal dining experience. I arrived about an hour early. The hostess graciously invited me to sit outside (it was a beautiful night), where I enjoyed a beverage and waited for the group to arrive. While I waited, two fire pits were lit (very nice ambience) and the heaters were turned on. They were just the right temperature. Have you ever tried to enjoy outdoor seating when the heaters are not quite literally burning your skin? Well, not here. Another plus was the music. It was enjoyable, but the real kicker was the volume. It was perfect. The night before I was at another Jack London Square establishment and the music was simply blaring. Once everyone arrived, it was time for food!!!! We had cheese curds and brussel spouts for appetizers. Each is easily enough for two to share. The cheese curds were delicious. I really couldn't get enough of them because I was with a group and had to act with some decorum. In other words I couldn't devour the entire serving, but I sure wanted to! The brussel sprouts had a bit of a crunch and topped nicely with parmesan. They were very good. I would order both of these appetizers again without hesitation. I think we ordered one of every pizza. They were all delicious, but there were two standouts - one good and one not so good. The cauliflower pizza was heaven. It didn't really taste like cauliflower, but nonetheless it was easily the best on the table. Most people who tried it agreed. It was the one pizza from which I took two pieces! The one that didn't hit the mark was the spinach with prosciutto. I can't really put my finger on it - it wasn't gross or anything like that, it just didn't grab me in a good way. My friend didn't finish her piece. Well, I'm not crazy, I ate my whole piece, but it's not a pizza I would order again. All the other pizzas were quite tasty. Service was great. Be sure to ask for a parking discount before you head back to your car! read more

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I had higher hopes for a Friday night out with my husband. Our server was a pushy and uninterested woman. The food was ok but I've worked in restaurants my whole life, this place needs better training. A guy in sunglasses and Jordan's was running drinks . It just looks tacky to bring drinks to a table without using a tray. Even if it's a single drink... use a tray. We also need cocktail napkins , our table was sooo wet from all the condensation from drinks. I asked for a side of ranch with my pizza, they literally brought us a tablespoon worth in a tiny portion cup. This place has potential but overall I was really disappointed. We tipped according to our service. We went to copperspoon last weekend and left a 60$ tip on a 100$ bill. To our server... don't profile us and price drop menu items. You never know who has $ and who is willing to tip accordingly. read more

During my birthday week, all I craved was pizza, lol, we were suppose to head to blue line, but ended up here for the first time. We ordered so much, salad with pomegranate...pizza with cauliflower n argula.....pizza with sausage with mushrooms....best of all, fish and chips.....who can resist rock cod..... Their patio is so cozy and filled with heaters. It was a great beginning for my birthday week, thanks Monica for the great service read more

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Had a graduation celebration here for my nephew. The location is great and so is the service. We just docked a star off because of the confusion with our missing reservation but they were able to accommodate our large group with no issues thankfully. We truly appreciated that they worked quickly to resolve our issue with ease and before our guests and guest of honor started arriving. I don't remember everything we ordered but the things I did eat was awesome. The pizzas had kick to them too! The appetizers of cheese curds, avocado toast, croquet, and peppers were all so delicious!! I even got to try the chocolate mousse for dessert which I enjoyed too. The best part was they kept the drinks/shots coming which kept our table very happy!! read more

Forge Pizza - Pink fang - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

As a caveat, this review is for the service. I have always liked the food. My partner and I wanted to try the new Left Bank in JLS. We just missed the lunch window, but it was packed and the people working there looked neat and clean and were very nice asking us to please try again and saying they were sorry they could not seat us. Next we went to Farmhouse kitchen. Again, the staff was neat and clean and very nice greeting us as we walked up to the podium, but they too were packed with a 45 minute wait. We then went to Forge (and I reiterate, I have always liked the food). The place was almost empty, only a few tables seated outside. We found out why. The "hostess" was dressed like a complete slob. Shorts creeping up where they shouldn't be creeping, wearing a dirty t-shirt and flip-flops (I believe this to be a health violation), but the worse was no -greeting. We asked to see a menu. without saying a word she walked away. We could see her talking to a co-worker inside, but we were unclear if she was returning. She did return. Handed us a menu without a word then she proceeded to yell something at a server who barked something back to her. We left. We drove all the way to Tiburon for better service. Forge owners take note, horrible service = reduced sales!!!! read more

The oiliest pizza I've ever had where the dough is uneven (oil ponds) and the toppings are scarce (the pizzas don't look much different from each other). Grinch must be the head chef. The lemonade is really hour, put into thick cocktail glasses and there's no refill. We sat out in the sun since not all of their tables have cover and I got burned. My iPhone gave me a warning that it was too hot. I don't think I'll be back for the food or drinks anytime soon. The service was lackluster as well. The food came out fast but our waitress was meh. read more

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Good beers. Good pizza, hamburgers and the cheese curds are great. Also great service.

Appetizer items (Cheese bites, Truffle Fries, Cauliflower) were good. Pizza was alright, pretty standard thin crust Margaretta pizza. Food was not packaged well for to go, so one of the sauce containers melted and spilled in the food container it was in. Make sure to request they put the sauces in a separate bag if you are ordering to-go. read more

I only use the 3 star rating because I'm not a fan of fancy pizza. I don't eat pizza often but when I do I want the greasy stuff you find in a hole in the wall kinda place. We had the cauliflower pizza and the waitress recommended we add bacon and sausage, which of course we did because who would pass on that! It was different but decent. We also had french fries which were to die for, and chicken wings that I could have gone without. They were baked and came with blue cheese dressing and apples with some sort of glaze. Not really my thing but again, for people who are more into fine dining I think you'd appreciate it. The booths are huge and proved to be very comfortable for my party of 2. If its a nice day I'd definitely recommend eating outside (but watch out for birds). Not a bad place. Not bad at all. read more

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Stopped by for Brunch. We had the Water 2 Table Fish Sandwich and a Margherita Pizza ($13) with egg (+$2). The pizza didn't have much char from the wood-fired oven (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/forge-pizza-oakland?select=DBnd-h-diNa176QJclzdCA#t5y8G_wV6XKoBhlZibJ--w). Crust was nicely seasoned and had a good chew to it, but overall the pie could have used more sauce and basil. The fish was cod and came grilled with some red cabbage slaw, tomato and lettuce along with a simple green side salad (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/forge-pizza-oakland?select=DBnd-h-diNa176QJclzdCA#jBjVucHzSc-s55qAIW9seA). The fish was nicely cooked, but needed some more seasoning. Though the place wasn't packed, service was not very attentive. We wanted to get another round of drinks (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/forge-pizza-oakland?select=Vw5KsKI51s8WfZBbse9SvQ#Vw5KsKI51s8WfZBbse9SvQ), but had trouble flagging down our server and eventually gave up. 3.5 stars for the food. Rounding down for the service. read more

I really liked the chill vibe here. They have a great outdoor patio area. Unfortunately, it was freezing this past Saturday so we sat inside but we'll check it out next time. I made reservations just in case and we were sat immediately. Our server was very friendly and checked on us often. We started with the cheese curds and side of french fries. The cheese curds were so yummy! I loved the crunchy coating. For pizzas, we ordered the Johnny Appleseed and the Forge Pepperoni (no onions). Both were delicious and definitely wood fire baked. Great thin crust pizza. I wasn't interested in any of their specialty cocktails so I went with a lemon drop. The rim was coated with salt which I thought was a little weird. Normally it's sugar? The drink itself could have been better. He made it like a shot which I didn't prefer. My boyfriend really enjoyed his drink which was the Fantasy Island. read more

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Nice views, friendly servers and great people watching. Pizza was thin, as expected, but needed the bubbly crusty crunch factor, it was doughy and chewy. Salt in the dough was not distributed evenly. Enjoyed the spicy Calabrian peppers. Fresh salads, super salty and Caesar was overdressed. I never ask for dressing on the side at this level of dining, prob would have to next time. Most of the alfresco dining will have you sunbathing. Great ingredients and wonderful space, just needs a little more time for tweaking. read more

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I took two stairs off because of the poor service. The food is great and the atmosphere and people around were great. We did not get our water refilled, had to constantly ask for it to be refilled. Waitress walking by, ignoring our waves to catch their attention. Terrible crew that day. read more

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The entire staff here is extremely sweet and helpful. My favorite was our server Raven. Had a blast with her. We definitely jammed to "that's so raven". She was very informative and explained all the vegetarian options for me and she said the menu is seasonal depending on the produce. She went above and beyond in catering to all of us. Let's now begin with the food. I did try the burrata which was phenomenal. One of the best I have had. The tomatoes were extremely fresh. Also tried the roasted peppers which were delicious. Not spicy at all. Then we moved on to the corn soup which was sooooo tasty. I am definitely ordering that again. Then came the pizzas! I tried the margherita, the Brentwood white corn, the mushroom and the Moroccan without the meat. Raven suggested to order this without the meat on it which was so sweet of her. I loved and appreciated every slice. Also the drinks!!!!!! Omg where do I begin?! They were delicious!! They weren't watered down at all. I tried the pink fang, the dark and stormy and fantasy island (which was my favorite). I will definitely be brining my family here very soon so they don't continue to miss out on some of the best pies in the Bay Area! read more

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