We had a great lunch and did not realize that you can get a view of the Tennis Club from the window. What fun. Highly recommend based just on the quality of food. read more

La Forge Casino is an amazing dining experience located in the Tennis Hall of Fame. We were lucky enough to dine court side and the view simply doesn't get old. The service was quick and attentive. I thought the food was great! I would love to return to La Forge Casino! read more

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As a gilded age show, excited to make this spontaneous stop during our day trip to newport, the food was really great. The view of the court is quite nice, it has one of the filming locations of the show. Definitely stop by if you're in town! read more

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After a long day visiting the sights we really wanted to cap everything off with a great meal. A referral from a volunteer at the Audrain auto museum came through with flying colors by suggesting La Forge. Excellent food, superb service. Judy and Mark read more

One of the best dining experiences on Aquidneck Island! Their menu has something for everyone, the wine and cocktail selection is lovely, and the views for outdoor dining are unparalleled to anything else in Newport. During my most recent visit we tried the chips and avocado dip, berry and avocado salad, and Cobb salad - and of course some Prosecco! We sat out back near the greens. They also have a covered dining patio if you'd like to enjoy the nice weather but not be truly outside! Service is above average. Wait staff is professional, friendly, and attentive. Definitely recommend! read more

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Outstanding service! Happy we found this for lunch-half bowl soup and half sandwich for 15 bucks! Excellent lobster bisque and really really good clam chowder. My wife's at Reuben was very good bravo, great place for lunch! read more

Couldn't tell you about the food, we never even had a chance to order. Waited 30 mins at the bar wasn't even offered a drink. Staff just ignored us and didn't even apologize as we walked out. Utter garbage read more

Really not so good. It was our first night in Newport and it was late, so this place was nearby, open, and recommended by our Airbnb hostess. The food was very average but it was a good quantity. It's right by the Tennis Hall of Fame, so they probably host lots of events with that as the backdrop I can see it's a good place with lots of finger foods being served. Not so good for a sit down dinner in my opinion. read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Looked like a good place to sit and eat and decided to try it today. More cons versus pros with this place Pro: strawberry lemonade and the rolls used for the burgers were great Con: Everything else We ordered the stuffed quahog and two burgers. The quahogs were served on a metal shell. Took away from the originality and the standard way they are served elsewhere. The burgers were ok. Big problem is that they apparently ran out of fries. Server came over and had apologized to us. Offered some substitutions only to find out that they had ran out of potatoes . Had to eat the burgers with mashed potatoes. Server was ok. He seemed a bit green and was trying to get his bearings. When they came to place the food , the kitchen sent it out without notifying the server which burger was which. Outdoor seating is great . Downfall to it is that you have some ignorant people driving by and have their music going . All in all I unfortunately will not be going back read more

Unfortunately they appeared to be understaffed on the day of a local graduation. Server appeared stressed and overwhelmed as she was the only server and bartender, as a server myself I commended her. Pineapple margarita tasted more similar to a standard lime margarita. Oysters Rockefeller were the star of the show! The creamy spinach dip and breadcrumbs cancelled out any flavor of fishy-ness and just made the perfect pair! We also ordered the calamari as an appetizer, my few bites seemed hard but my family seemed to enjoy it. The stuffed shrimp entree was good, the stuffing tasted great shrimps were small but overall good. read more

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Stopped for a quick lunch on the way to the mansion and made friends with Buffie. We had so much fun with her we came back for cocktails after the mansions! Looking forward to seeing her again next summer! read more

Went to La Forge on the Monday after Christmas Day because we had some time before the Breakers light exhibit. I had a glass of Prosecco and decided I should get something to eat while there. Am I glad I did. The chicken parm on ciabatta was one of the best I've ever had. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The ciabatta bread had a little crunch on the outside and the inside was soft and delicious. The fries were cooked well. On top of the great sandwich, the interior was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The front bar room had a lot of green garland and lights while the dining room next to the bar was decorated more in a red theme. It was really really well done! I will definitely be back to get that sandwich! read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Chicken Parm sandwich - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

what a shame that you can't sit on the porch anymore overlooking the court. Instead, you're offered a booth in the front part of the building. You sink into the booth and the table comes up mid-chest, making you feel like a toddler, despite your average height. The inside is dim, and rock music is playing loudly. I don't need to hear Guns and Roses in this historic building. There is one person serving as a greeter and wait person. you get delivered the wrong meal. The French Onion soup is pallid and watery, and the cheese has no hint of being broiled or crisped. Just.... Lackluster. I remember it 40 years ago. It's just blah right now. read more

This spot is a total surprise. If you walk in towards the back, their covered patio has an awesome view of the courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It's beautiful for a lunch. They're really trying to bounce back from the Pandemic and have hired some new staff. My advice; be patient. Everything we ordered came out correct and was delicious. Plan for a little longer than normal wait, but know that it's worth it. I had a La Forge Spritz (their take on an Aperol Spritz) which featured fresh blood orange and the chicken salad croissant sandwich. My boyfriend had the reuben and a strawberry mojito which were both incredible. TLDR: Great lunch spot, beautiful view, be patient! Reservations can be made on Resy. read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Love a La Forge Spritz and a Strawberry Mojito at lunch - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I had lunch here and it was great! The burger was cooked really well, and the server and hostesses were so nice. Classic, elegant New England atmosphere inside. I sat by the tennis courts and got to watch some lessons and family practices. The next table ordered French onion soup and another one had a massive turkey club sandwich. Both looked great. I would definitely go back again. read more

I went for late lunch, sat outside, after being greeted ( when I walked inside) are you ok? !! I waited a bit for the waitress. Ordered drink, app, and main. Came out fairly quickly with the app! Forgot my sangria but came back w that! All was enjoyable.. I didn't finish the food. I had to wait for the waitress to return with the bill! Oh did I mention a strawberry was rotten in the Sangria?! I posted rotten strawberry on FB! I paid in cash , the waitress returned sometime later w/ my change! Minus 20% (+) ! I was stunned! Is this the norm in Rhode Island? I usually tip well no matter what ! I probably won't return! read more

Hanging with Buffy at La Forge Great Drinks and entertainment while eating a fabulous Lobster Salad read more

Went here with a large group for a friends birthday. Was HUGELY disappointed by the shepherds pie... Pictures on the website made it look beautiful and what I got was SLOP to put it nicely. The service was good, no complaints there. They even brought out cake for the birthday boy! The real complaint is the massive letdown that you guys call shepherds pie. A disgrace to the name. The British Isles would shun you. Otherwise it was great! Would def go here again!! (BUT FIX THE SHEPHERDS PIE.) read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - What I wanted. - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Just had a delicious dinner with tasty drinks at the new Bellevue Bar. Anthony, Margaret and Swiss Chef were amazing! Put this place on your to-do list. read more

Had an amazing meal in a classic Newport atmosphere at LaForge. It has been recently renovated and filled with charm. The hosts/bartenders/ and staff all are very pleasant and make you feel at home. As a bonus, there was a piano player there creating a warm vibe. This place ROCKS. read more

Went there based on comments how great it was. The atmosphere was quite nice and service was fine. However I can't think of a meal I have had before that was this disappointing. 2/4 dishes our group had were good I ordered, as did my niece the berry and goat grilled cheese. It was not good. It was inedible. We did not want to make a fuss so we just accepted it. Obviously we ordered the wrong thing, but if it's on the menu it should be tasty this sand-which was far from that. My advise would be to Steer away from that entree read more

Came here on a weeknight in the winter with some friends and ordered the lamb, chowder, lobster rolls, chicken parm. Everything we had was tasty and portion sizes were very reasonable for the price. Service was a little slow despite the place being empty (we had to ask them to take our dirty plates more than once) but overall a decent experience still read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Beautiful interiors (especially around the holidays) and good food. Parking is a bit difficult and it's maybe on the expensive side of average but overall, definitely recommend! read more

On a recent visit to Newport, I had to kill a little time. I didn't eat at La Forge. I just sat curbside with a few drinks. The super friendly server checked on me in the most welcoming pleasant way although I only accrued a humble bill. A really nice feature is the tray of dog treats between the flower pots. All the local canines seem to know the spot. So I did some dog watching. read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Cross Court Cosmo? - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

If you frequent Newport- you have probably have driven by LaForge many times and had no idea! That's my story. I was lucky enough to be taken out by my employer after touring The Elms down the street. La Forge is right next to the Tennis Hall of Fame. Actually- walk inside and get a beautiful view of the tennis court. I hear if you are lucky enough during the summer you can eat and watch some tennis. The field is even real grass! We were a party of about 25. We had the place to ourselves as it was a Wednesday at lunch. We had about 3 wait staff supporting our party. They were nice. They were very attentive regarding drinks. We did have to wait some time for our food orders but once they were placed our appetizers were very timely. Our table split an order of nachos with pulled pork, mozzarella sticks and garlic sesame buttermilk tenders. The mozzarella sticks were packed with cheese! The garlic sesame sauce was tasty (wish I had gotten a 2nd piece!) But the big winner were the nachos. It was more about the pulled pork... delicious! Very flavorful. Lots of guac too! I would suggest trying it! For a meal I had the Cliff Walk but instead of a burger a chicken sandwich. I have to say I was a little disappointed that they sued onion rings instead of straws like advertised. It had too much soft onion on it for me. The straws are crunchier. But overall it was ok. I can say a lot of people got the salads and they are LARGE! Honestly everything was served in good portions. (they delivered on the crab meat and lobster rolls.) I would say the ambiance alone is worth a visit and try that pulled pork! read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Mozzarella sticks and nachos with pulled pork - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The restaurant is dated. The bench seats were so tight that both my wife and I had a hard time getting our legs under the large pedestal table. The staff was nice and fairly attentive. The food was very average at best but the prices were high for the quality of the food received. The calamari was OK but greasy. I had chicken parm (supposed to be one of their best and popular dinner offerings). The chicken was slightly burnt and very thin. The spaghetti and sauce had minimal flavor. I had cream brûlée for desert which was the highlight of the meal. I don't plan on returning to this restaurant. read more

I know we weren't their typical customers. We just got done driving a little shy of under 3 Hours for our week long stay here. The previous year's we have stayed in Rhode Island, place was always jumping. We arrived late in the day which didn't leave us much to do besides catch a Newport Gulls Baseball Game. With that being said, we wanted something lite to eat. Just something to fill our stomachs with out making us lazy and tired. Also left us some room for good ol dirty water dog! We both ordered salads with steak tips. Who on God's Green Earth think it's OK just to cut steak in half and throw it on the salad? Aren't steak tips suppose to sliced? I can't imagine the bought crowd of Newport thinking this is OK. $46 for two salads and 2 slabs of meat on it. Meat was very tender by the way...we had two drinks at $10 which hit the spot! They also forgot our app order. When they realized it, said their fryer was down. Hard to believe it but could care less. We just needed food in the stomach. We will be back at some point...no rush what so ever. read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Cesar Salad with no Caesar dressing with their "steak tips" and balsamic dressing - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Had an amazing time at La Forge Casino Restaurant today! We visited Newport for the weekend and wanted to try someplace different. La forge is located right next to the international tennis hall of fame (also really cool), and the ambiance is family friendly. We tried out a few of their drink specials - the sugar cookie martini, the espresso martini, and the brand new Paloma; all were super yummy, especially the sugar cookie one! We then tried a few apps, the tuna tartare was my favorite! For entrees we got their winter burger (award winning for a reason), the chicken parm, and the mother clucker chicken sandwich. All dishes were super yummy and fairly priced. We will definitely be returning! read more

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La Forge has been a favorite when I'm in the Newport area. They have a bar area, dining room and outside tables in warmer months. Parking is pretty much limited to a paid lot across the street and unless you have your ticket validated can cost 20 dollars for a couple of hours. The service has always been good, and the dining and seating is comfortable. They have excellent chowder and lobster bisque. The menu is generally American and seafood. They're a little more pricey than comparable restaurants, but it is Newport after all. Great place to go after shopping or going to a mansion or museum in the area. I would recommend the New England clam chowder and a cheeseburger. read more

Food: was below average (chicken parm dinner- pasta overcooked, sauce tasted like Prego, portobello mushroom steak dish- no seasoning at all on the portobello Service:: slow and rude, had to ask another waitress for a refill on water. Entrées took a long time with only two other tables occupied. Will skip this place the next time I'm in Newport. read more

Went in for some quick sandwiches, coffee, and salad. We had a very nice table with a view of the centre court. The sashimi tuna wrap was so good, lots of flavor. All of the hostesses and staff were so friendly and nice. They also have a bar in the front with karaoke during the weekdays. Our group went to do the cliff walk after this, it was a great outing in Newport! read more

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I had the greatest experience at this restaurant the other night. Honestly, I've never laughed so hard in my life!! We ended up sitting at the bar and the bartender we had was hilarious. She had a great sense of humor and made us feel welcomed. I think I caught her name as being Buffie. Our food was hot and fresh and the drinks were delicious. The burgers were well prepared. Buffie made this place! I wish every bartender was as attentive and friendly as she. read more

I don't usually post reviews after going to restaurants for events that I didn't plan, but this was an experience I feel strongly needs to be shared. We went to La Forge for my sister's rehearsal lunch. It was a roughly 50 person lunch and the place was set up nicely when we arrived. They used centerpieces from the mother of the groom, and had a great selection of drinks. We had a raw bar and appetizers to start. The cheese board was underwhelming, with a selection of cheeses that were all similar. The raw oysters and clams were okay, but they seemed to be a little close to room temperature for my taste. After that, we had a 3 course meal. The waitress took our orders for the main course. and when provided allergy information, she shrugged and said "what do you want me to do with that". I asked what the vegetarian option was and she said "how should I know? The chef picks it." As a result, I had to turn away a salad covered in blueberries (which I told her I was allergic to), and another guest had to trade their main course with someone else. My mother (mother of the bride) also asked when the food would be coming out since we were already running behind, and the waitress said "well I just put the order in so what do you think." The food took 40 minutes. I ordered the chicken, and while mine was good, my mother ordered the same and I couldn't even get my knife through hers without slamming into the plate. It was not consistent dish to dish. That being said, the dessert brownies were very good. I've already touched upon the sharp responses of the wait staff, but the treatment of our party overall was really harsh. One of the groomsmen at one point spilled his drink on the floor, and when he alerted someone, they literally gave him a broom to clean it up. One of the other attendants kept getting asked to go fetch things from the kitchen because they thought he worked there even though he was dressed completely differently from their servers. I was astounded at the service, but the grooms parents said everyone was outstandingly friendly to them. I don't want to jump to any conclusions or make any accusations, but I will say that me and the other girl who provided allergy info who was brushed off are both Asian women. My mother is an Asian woman. The gentleman told to clean up his own mess is middle eastern. The gentleman who everyone thought worked there is Latin American. The groom's parents are white. I'm not making an accusation, but I am pointing out what I saw. I do not recommend going to La Forge for either a meal or an event due to the inconsistency in food and service. Overall, the meal was upsetting for those of us who were treated poorly by the wait staff, and I will definitely not be going back. read more

Great location, views, food and service. We had drinks and lunch court side during an event and it was the perfect way to spend the afternoon. read more

Not one to really post negative reviews as I'm pretty patient and not real picky but this place was a disaster. Came down to Newport for wedding. Need to find a place to have a drink appetizer between the wedding and reception. Looked like a good place. We came in and went to the small bar on the right. There were 2 other people that were finishing up. We sat down. There was a woman running around cleaning up the bar. And then multiple people kinda coming in and out. We sat there watching all this for 10 minutes. Finally a girl came over to get our order. Ordered 2 beers and crab cakes. I got my beer and she says be right back. She didn't come back Another 10 min or so Another waitress comes by to get someone else's drinks so we ask her and she goes and gets our waitress. No apology. Poured the beer and left. During this whole time 2 other couples came in, sat down and when didn't get acknowledge by someone they got up and left (as we should have). The whole time there was that one woman who was just wiping down the counters, behind the bar and not once acknowledge that we were there. Also here's a picture of our view. The disgusting dishwasher with the lime, lemons on top to cut. The only up side was the crab cakes were good and we got our check fast. read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Gross dishwasher with the limes and lemons to be prepared. - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I went here for a group lunch. The place itself is very cool and looks out on parts of the tennis Ball of Fame. Very nice pub atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service was great. We were quickly served as a large group and everyone liked their meals. Would definitely go back again. read more

Ive only been here once but I know Newport like the back of my hand so I figured I would try it:) I'm very very happy I did! We sat outside and it was beautiful, the food was very very good! It was clean, prices are great, and the food was fresh and very well seasoned! I will be going back :) read more

La Forge Casino Restaurant - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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We were a party of 20. They accommodated all of us graciously. The food was good and the service was prompt.

We sat at the bar and had a burger and a salad that were out of this world. The bartender was a teacher from FLA named Muffie. Best service we've ever had! read more

No better way than to end a long walk down Bellevue Ave, than with Buffie at the bar! Never will you thirst... go hungry... or shed a tear from laughing so hard.... Quench your inner thirst it's Buffie, you will not be disappointed.... read more