Our Story
Specialties
Dover Forge Restaurant offers seasonal menus with affordable dishes made from local, fresh ingredients. At Dover Forge Restaurant, everything is made in-house and made-to-order. Our staff takes pride in serving a menu that's affordable, local, and always fresh. Our menu, filled with eclectic, American fare, offers something for everyone. Try our marinated sirloin tips, our lobster mac and cheese, and our short-rib poutine. You'll find your next favorite dish while enjoying our warm, relaxing setting. Join us for a great meal. Your table is waiting at Dover Forge Restaurant, where first we eat, then we play!
History
Established in 2010.
The Dover Forge Restaurant originally opened in 1961 and quickly became an après-ski and dinner favorite in the Mt. Snow Valley. By 2007 the property was in a sad state and the business was forced to close. In 2010, new owner Rich Caplan, purchased the restaurant and began the process of resurrecting the 'Forge' to its old glory. Today, Dover Forge Restaurant and One More Time Billiards Parlor & Tavern are back! We hope to continue serving West Dover for many more years.
TESTIMONIALS
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Hands down the best prime rib I have ever had!!! Thursday nights only unfortunately... and now closed due to COVID 
Keri S.7/17/2020We just had a great meal at the Dover Forge restaurant. My daughter had the ribs they were falling off... read moreWe just had a great meal at the Dover Forge restaurant. My daughter had the ribs they were falling off the bone my friend had the barbecue combination platter and he loved it, I had the duck and it was great. Service was good and atmosphere was excellent. I would highly recommend going there after a long day of skiing. It is a little expensive but the food was good quality. I usually expect a pay a little bit more at a vacation spot. read less John S.2/21/2020I honestly prefer the OMT side. I don't do restaurants often BUT Thursday's are AMAZING with Val at karaoke. I've... read moreI honestly prefer the OMT side. I don't do restaurants often BUT Thursday's are AMAZING with Val at karaoke. I've been coming for 3 years now and love this place! When I do get food it's always quick, (although one time we had to wait an hour but the place was slammed so that's not their fault.) everything has always come out right, and very tasty! read less Nairobi H.1/20/2020 - Great restaurant and service! My fiancé and I came here as an engagement dinner and they surprised us with champagne,... read moreGreat restaurant and service! My fiancé and I came here as an engagement dinner and they surprised us with champagne, which was super sweet. Food was AMAZING. The steak was great and the creme brûlée' was delicious. We sat right by the fire place, which kept our dinner romantic and warm! We come to Vermont every winter and this is definitely our go to when we come! read less
Joyce C.1/05/2020We did not realize that you needed to make reservations at this restaurant and we couldn't get in for a... read moreWe did not realize that you needed to make reservations at this restaurant and we couldn't get in for a table of 3. So we went to the adjoining bar and pool hall. The menu is almost identical and we were able to order the same thing we would have had in the regular restaurant. We thought the pool hall ended up being the better option. The wait for our food was very long. We passed the time playing several rounds of pool and cocktails. It was so much fun! The salads were huge and are more like dinner portions. Pulled bbq pork was incredible! Perfect amount of sweetness and smokiness! Definitely coming back again but heading to the pool hall! There's also ping pong and darts!!! read less 
Christina S.1/04/2020I expected this to be a tourist trap with overpriced, crappy food. I was dead wrong. My steak... read moreI expected this to be a tourist trap with overpriced, crappy food. I was dead wrong. My steak frites were fantastic! Perfectly cooked steak, awesome aioli, and perfect crispy fries and Brussels. My hubby's BBQ platter was delicious as well. Come here for the fantastic food and delightful ambience. If I ever come back to ski at Mt Snow, this will be my first meal stop. Loved it! (And the staff was great as well ) read less 
Julie W.1/02/2020 - This food was so outstanding! I 100% recommend this restaurant if you find yourself up at mount snow. Everything I... read moreThis food was so outstanding! I 100% recommend this restaurant if you find yourself up at mount snow. Everything I tasted was delicious. My boyfriend and I came for New Years and the staff was friendly, good drinks and good food! read less Tori D.1/01/2020Came here with my family. Food was excellent. Ordered the ribs -- best I've had (my daughter also had and... read moreCame here with my family. Food was excellent. Ordered the ribs -- best I've had (my daughter also had and agrees). My other daughter had the gnocchi and loved it. My wife had the pulled pork and thought it was delicious. We had 3 different desserts and all were amazing. Service was terrific We'll definitely be back! read less Mitchell L.12/24/2019I have celiac which is challenging. My non celiac BF and I were both overwhelmed with the delicious meal.... read moreI have celiac which is challenging. My non celiac BF and I were both overwhelmed with the delicious meal. but they were so accomodating! Manager double checked safety! Lovely staff and amazing food read less Rachel J.12/21/2019
- Crispy ducks, spaghetti, smoked salmon are so good!! Recommend!!!!!! Lillian H.11/30/2019Best ribs I've ever had. Would eat here anytime I'm in the area. Staff is super friendly too. Great spot. Tyler T.10/18/2019I found Dover Forge Restaurant on yelp. I ordered a Stella beer and I wasn't sure what to order... read moreI found Dover Forge Restaurant on yelp. I ordered a Stella beer and I wasn't sure what to order for food. I decided to go big and order the Half Rack of Ribs. I ordered the ribs with a side of coleslaw and mac and cheese. The plate came with pickles and cornbread. The ribs were fall off the bone and the cornbread was really good. The pickles were a bonus. It was one of the best meal I have had in a while. Dover Forge Restaurant has some great comfort food. read less
Michelle P.7/19/2019 - Great atmosphere, food is delicious, New York strip, salmon, and ribs at my table everyone loved the food, even the... read moreGreat atmosphere, food is delicious, New York strip, salmon, and ribs at my table everyone loved the food, even the salad dressings maple targon...the carrot cake is awesome ...can't wait to go back read less Janine T.3/02/2019We've been coming to Mt. Snow for a number of years and trying different establishments. This past weekend we... read moreWe've been coming to Mt. Snow for a number of years and trying different establishments. This past weekend we came to Dover Forge for the first time and it's one of our favorites in the area. Great attentive service and delicious food! We had the bolognese special, the Osso Buco (shank) and the links. The links were just ok, but the bolognese and Osso Buco were great! Our youngest had the steak off the kids menu and that was cooked perfectly and delicious! I'd highly recommend Dover Forge and it is now one of our go-to places in the area. read less Dan L.2/19/2019My wife and I stopped in to the bar next door prior to the Forge opening at 5pm on Sunday.... read moreMy wife and I stopped in to the bar next door prior to the Forge opening at 5pm on Sunday. The bar is called One More Time and is owned by the same people who own The Forge. We sat down and asked for a wine list. Low and behold they had Stags Leap Artemis for sale by the glass. This wine is usually found only by the bottle and at, in my experience, a much higher price. I went next door as opening time approached and met Alan, the General Manager, he told me he was booked but the tables around the bar were first come first served. There was a very good chance that we would get one of those due to the fact we were next door. 5 minutes later he came and informed us that he had a reservation cancel and we could have the table
He noticed we were drinking the Artemis and engaged us in conversation. It added to the already good feeling we had about the restaurant which was referred by a bartender at the village pub. This carried on after we were seated. Overall a feeling of comfort. Now to the meal.....
We ordered the chilled seafood appetizer, crab claws, shrimp and cocktail sauce. Very good. Next my wife ordered the "Wet Bones" appetizer for dinner. Short ribs that literally fell off the bone. Excellent. I ordered the crispy duck, which is iffy at best in many restaurants, the chef NAILED IT!!! Crispy outside, tender inside and moist, wonderful flavor. We have already made our next reservation. A must for dinner. Reservation recommended. A few times during the meal Alan came over to check on us, we felt like the meal's effect on us was important to him. A definite plus. In all the experience was among the top 10 in our dining experiences. Highly recommended. Bon appetit!!0 read less Mark M.2/18/2019 - We have been coming to Mt. Snow for 7 years and always struggle to find a place that can seat... read moreWe have been coming to Mt. Snow for 7 years and always struggle to find a place that can seat a big group and get a great meal. Tonight we found our answer at Dover Forge. All 8 of us lived out meals and the service was great. With a big crowd we always assume a wait but the food came out fast and everything was delicious. I highly recommend it, we will definitely be back. read less Peter H.2/09/2019From the answering of the phone, telling us we would get the best table in the house, it was a... read moreFrom the answering of the phone, telling us we would get the best table in the house, it was a wonderful experience. We were seated right in front of the fireplace. It's -3 tonight,with windchill of -26. The waitstaff was wonderful. Our mules were generous and delicious. Margarita and traditional. Fried pickles were amazing and almost too plentiful. Onion soup was a classic example. Smoked bacon meatloaf was spectacular. Kale salad with salmon was an incredible entree, with a full entree sized portion of salmon- crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Great experience. The host was so delightful. He clearly loves this role. Will be back. read less
Sarah C.1/21/2019Absolutely AMAZING! i just got married here on October 20th 2018 and it was my dream wedding! Every pin on... read moreAbsolutely AMAZING! i just got married here on October 20th 2018 and it was my dream wedding! Every pin on Pinterest i fell in love with that i never thought could become a reality did all because of Alan. He was so easy to work with he went above and beyond to make sure every one of our needs were met. The food was incredible! I cannot say enough of about the food. Everyone had the most amazing time we are from Long Island and 110 people traveled here and are still talking about our wedding how it was one of the best they've been to. I would recommend this place OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. read less Ashley M.10/28/2018 - Wow! Ate at One More Time attached to the Dover Forge on Thursday and out of this world! Every dish... read moreWow! Ate at One More Time attached to the Dover Forge on Thursday and out of this world! Every dish was absolutely delicious and the bartender Rebecca was just the BEST! There was also karaoke that started at 9pm, made the night SO MUCH fun! I will be back! read less
Samantha B.8/12/2018Loved this place! Pool, foosball, ping pong and a restaurant. The specials were great and the food was good! Very... read moreLoved this place! Pool, foosball, ping pong and a restaurant. The specials were great and the food was good! Very reasonable prices. If you are looking for a good restaurant for the fam with activities, this place is great! read less 
Bevin M.4/03/2018Excellent place. Great food great service (thanks Andrea) and great prices. The food selection and preparation is terrific. This is... read moreExcellent place. Great food great service (thanks Andrea) and great prices. The food selection and preparation is terrific. This is not you typical after ski place that says it is a restaurant but pretty much just serves bar food. My steak was terrific and my buddy's ribs were great as well. Very good wine selection. Put this place on your list to go to. read less S G.3/30/2018 - The food is always delicious and the service is great. Especially love the mushroom ragout and the espresso martini. Erika K.1/27/2018Dover Forge is a 5 Star establishment and one of my all time favorite places in the Mount Snow Area.... read moreDover Forge is a 5 Star establishment and one of my all time favorite places in the Mount Snow Area. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone I know back in New York, Long Island, Jersey, and Los Angeles. Anyone who vacations in the Dover /Wilmington area and or lives there. I gear this toward visitors, only because I doubt that theres anyone in the community that hasn't been there and doesn't already love it. Not only is it a beautiful restaurant with the sweetest staff you'll ever meet, the food is second to none, with the freshest of ingredients that you can see both in taste and presentation, are cooked with love and attention to detail. Allen the manager greets his guests like family, which always makes a place extra special to me. You just don't get that everywhere. He smiles from his heart and you can feel it. It seems the whole place has a whole lot of heart in it. The nightlife here is also amazing. The staff in the back bar are excellent and the bartenders in both the restaurant bar and the back bar are exceptional. They have open mic nights too in addition to live music which is excellent. The band that night was a beautiful girl with an amazing acoustic guitar player and singer male partner. They were awesome. I love this place read less
Jessica S.1/23/2018