Tj's at The Old Forge

08/19/2026

If you can’t decide what you’re hungry for tonight, let us make it easy — swing on into TJ’s at The Old Forge and let dinner pick you.

Dinner Specials - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

*Forge Texas Chili $4/Cup $6/Bowl
*Tomato Basil *Taco Soup - $3/Cup $5/Bowl

Drink Specials:
Apple Martini- $7
Frozen Pink Starburst- $8

Appetizer Special:

Caprese Salad - Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh
Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and
a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Lemon Pepper Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken Breast, pounded thin, battered, fried and finished with Lemon Herb Butter and served with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans- $16.99

Beef Fajitas
Seared Beef Strips, Sauteed Bell Peppers & Onions Served with Spanish Rice & Pinto Beans, Three Tortillas and sides of Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa, and Shredded Cheddar - $17.99

08/19/2026

Spice up your Wednesday with our Buffalo Ranch Country Fried Steak Melt!
Lunch Specials - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil *Taco Soup- $3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Drink Specials:
Apple Martini- $7
Frozen Pink Starburst- $8

Caprese Salad
Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Country Fried Steak Buffalo Ranch Melt
Our Country Fried Steak coated in Buffalo Sauce and topped with Pepperjack Cheese and Ranch Drizzle on grilled Rustic Bread. Served with Fries- $17.99

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08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

Dinner at The Old Forge sounds Mighty Nice. Come on in and let us take care of dinner tonight.

Dinner Specials Tuesday, August 18

Forge Texas Chili – Cup $4/Bowl $6
Tomato Basil or Mediterranean Lemon Chicken– Cup $3/Bowl $5

Drink Special
Spicy Mango Margarita $7
Frozen Pink Starburst $8

Appetizer Specials:
Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon. Served with
Side of Sour Cream- $7.99

Caprese Salad- Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Crispy Cheese Beef Fajita Quesadilla
Stuffed with seasoned beef fajita, sautéed onions and bell peppers, our house cheese blend, and warm queso— all folded into a crispy, golden tortilla. Served with pico, guac, and sour cream, plus a side of our crispy French fries. $16.99
50 Bone-In Wings!
(Dine-In Only)
Traditional Chicken Wings Tossed in Your Favorite House-Made Sauces: Buffalo, Honey Garlic Chili, BBQ, Asian Zing and Garlic Parmesan, Lemon-Pepper, or Jerk Seasoning or Voodoo Dry rub. Comes with Carrots, Celery and Ranch or Blue Cheese.
( All take-out wings at regular price)
Available in orders of 6 or 12

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08/18/2026

Happy Tuesday, Bandera! Saddle Up and ride on in and try our Shrimp Po'Boy.

Lunch Specials Tuesday, August 18th

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil * Medittieranean Lemon Chicken- $3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Drink Specials
Spicy Mango Margarita $7
Frozen Pink Starburst $8

Appetizers
Potato Skins - $7.99
Potatoes with Cheese & Bacon. Served with
Side of Sour Cream and Spicy Ranch.
Caprese Salad- $12.99
Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction

Entree
Shrimp Po’Boy
Crispy fried shrimp on a toasted hoagie roll, topped with our lemon‑garlic rémoulade and cool Creole cole slaw. Served with a side of golden fries.$14.99

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08/17/2026

Good evening, Bandera.
If Monday’s been a handful, let Tj’s take it from here. The lights are warm, the kitchen’s rolling, and we’re serving up comforting plates that make the start of the week feel a little easier.
Come unwind, grab a great meal, and settle into a relaxing Monday night with us.

August 17th 2026
Dinner Specials

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil *Mediterranean Lemon Chicken $3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Appetizer Special
Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon. Served with a
Side of Sour Cream- $7.99

Caprese Salad
Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Beer Battered Cod
Cod Fish Filet in Our House-Made Beer Batter Breading, Deep Fried ‘til Golden Brown, and Served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, and Your Choice of Tartar or Cocktail Sauce
$15.99

Flying Irishman Burger
Half Pound Seasoned Angus Ground Beef topped with Beer Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Irish Potato Crisps, and Guinness Mustard. Served with French Fries.
$16.99

Bar Specials:
$7 Blueberry Lemon Drop
$8 Frozen Pink Starburst

08/17/2026

Rise and shine, Bandera — Monday’s got nothing on us.
Swing into Tj’s and kick off the week with some good energy, great food, and that hometown buzz that gets you moving.

August 17th, 2026

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil * Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
$3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Beer Battered Cod
Cod Fish Filet in Our House-Made Beer Batter Breading, Deep Fried ‘til Golden Brown, and Served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, and Your Choice of Tartar or Cocktail Sauce
$13.99

Monday Value Meals
(Dine In Only)
$11.99!

Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Breast Marinated Overnight in Tabasco Seasonings and Breaded in Spicy Buttermilk Coating Giving it a Kick and Crunch Topped with Spicy Mayo & Pickles, on a Toasted Bun Served with a side of 4 Chicken Nuggets & French Fries
OR
Smash Burgers
Your Choice of Cheese with a Grilled Double Burger Patti, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions. Served on a Toasted Bun with a side of 4 Chicken Nuggets & Fries.

Drink Special
$8 Frozen Pink Starburst
$7 Blueberry Lemon Drop

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

☀️ Sunny Sunday Brunch
Bright morning, good food, easy vibes. Come enjoy a sunny Sunday at Tj’s.

Brunch Specials - Sunday August 16, 2026

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil * Stuffed Bell Pepper- $3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Bar Specials:
Blueberry Pina Colada - $7
$3 Heineken Bottle

Appetizer Special
Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon. Served with a
Side of Sour Cream- $7.99

Caprese Salad
Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Redneck Eggs Benedict
House Made Biscuits Topped with Sliced Sausage and Poached Eggs and Covered with Our House White Gravy Served with
Country Potatoes or Hashbrowns- $13.99

Forge Your Own Breakfast Plate
Two Fresh Eggs Cooked Your Style Served with Your Choice of Bacon or Breakfast Sausage, Hashbrowns, and House-Made Biscuit
or Toast - $13.99

08/15/2026

Come settle in to a comforting meal at The Forge. Tonight’s a good night to slow down, breathe easy, and let the week fall off your shoulders.

Dinner Specials Saturday, August 15th

Soup of the Day
Tomato Basil *Tuscan Chicken- $3/cup $5/bowl
Forge Chili - $4/cup $6/bowl

Bar Specials:
Frozen Blueberry Pina Colada $7
Prickly Pear Ranch Water $7
Heineken $3

Appetizer Specials:
Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon. Served with
Side of Sour Cream- $7.99
Caprese Salad
Layers of Sliced Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella topped with Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, and a Balsamic Reduction - $12.99

Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shells
Five jumbo pasta shells generously packed with a rich blend of lump and claw crab meat, creamy ricotta, smooth cream cheese, and sautéed bell peppers and onions. Seasoned with Old Bay for that classic coastal warmth, then baked until tender atop a Creole cream sauce that adds just the right kick. $20.99

TJ’s Famous Prime Rib
(Between 5-5:30 pm ‘til it’s gone!!!)
Black Angus Prime Rib Slow Roasted in TJ’s House Spices to Medium Rare, Paired with a Cup of Au Jus and House Made Horseradish Cream Sauce (Upon Request). Served with Baked Potato and Brussels Sprouts & Your Choice of Soup or Salad - $39.99
*Pairs perfectly with Alamos Malbec