We go to Little Barn in Shelton a few times a month, so thought we would give this one a try…read more Walked in for lunch on a Monday afternoon. The dining room was busy, so we asked to sit in the bar instead. I think that was a mistake. The bartender is the server in there and never came over to take our order. I asked another server if we could order some drinks. She took the order and it was at least 10 minutes before the bartender brought them to the table. The menu was little different from the other location. I ordered a cheesesteak and it was delicious. All of the food was great.

Meh. We had burgers here on a Friday night. They were fine. A cut above shake shack…read more Ambiance was ok. Just a bar. The outdoor area looks nice. But did not experience it. I won't be returning.

with a warm and stylish ambience that makes the place feel welcoming and comfortable. The server…read morewas very friendly and helpful with recommendations while ordering. We tried the olives, French onion soup, lamb chops, wagyu beef burger, and halibut. The burger was definitely a highlight -- flavorful and perfectly cooked. The lamb chops were also very good and nicely prepared. The halibut was a little too salty for my taste, and the French onion soup wasn't quite what I expected. But overall, the good food, beautiful interior, and attentive service made it a pleasant dining experience.

The food was sooooooo good! The drinks were great too…read more We had a reservation, got there a little early and were seated right away. The restaurant is dimly lit and cozy. Service was good. After dinner we sat at the bar for a second drink. There was a DJ and a lot of people were dancing. Had a really great time.

I never write reviews but everything about my night at Hudson Malone was absolutely perfect. From…read morethe moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the hostess, our waitress, the busboys, and even the owner. Once we were seated, our amazing waitress introduced herself and was attentive, informative, friendly, and overall incredible throughout the entire evening. She checked on us frequently, and our water glasses were never empty. I also have a tree nut allergy and get very nervous eating at new restaurants, but our waitress was so reassuring and knowledgeable that she immediately put me at ease. When our food came out, my friend's meal arrived first, and the owner noticed right away. My entrée followed less than a minute later. I ordered the pork chop with latkes, and it was absolutely amazing. Our waitress even came over with a flashlight to make sure the pork chop was cooked exactly the way I wanted it. I was truly impressed and have honestly never experienced service like this at a restaurant before. Between the exceptional hospitality and the delicious food, Hudson Malone exceeded all of my expectations. I would absolutely recommend Hudson Malone to anyone in the Westport area!

Very eclectic decor with photos of famous people on the walls and various pieces of artwork. Can…read moreget crowded and is a little loud when packed. Came in for brunch recently and they have a number of interesting choices. Service is attentive and the food is fairly good. Comes out plated well.

So I've actually debated whether or not to include this UberEats delivery review. The first time I…read moretried to go through with it, I just couldn't really figure out what to write. I only ordered it on UberEats this past Friday night, so it's not like I actually went there. However, the more I ate and thought about it, the more I realized something. This is the 4th year in 6 I've done a pre-birthday send-off UberEats order, and this is my 3rd year in a row doing so. In 2021, I had Edo on the last week before I turned 30. 2024, it was Boatyard at Smokey Joe's in Stamford, ordered on April 18. Last year, I did the Norwalk location of Elm Street Diner on April 24. If we want to take that into consideration, then that would be reason enough to sum my thoughts up together and get something down. So to send off age 34, say hello to Walrus Alley! If I'm being honest, I always wanted to have a barbecue right before my birthday of this year of all years. It only felt appropriate for 2026. Originally, I was going to have Wire Mill Saloon from Redding delivered using Yelp, but one of the items I'd ordered was out of stock, so that got canceled and I turned my sights here and ordered what I would have gotten from Redding. This was a half-rack of ribs, an order of Mac & Cheese, side of cornbread (this one came with coleslaw and pickles), and an a la mode chocolate bourbon pecan pie. The pecan pie was the only change since if I had gotten the Redding order, I would have had a key lime pie a la mode. I also put in some Alabama sauce because it does ribs a new flavor to play along with. I had everything over the next three days, hence why I am writing this review now. I will start by saying the ice cream did not make it without melting, but that's okay. I wasn't expecting it to since my driver did have to make a bunch of stops along the way, making my order take over an hour to deliver. No fault on the driver or restaurant there, and I ended up drinking the ice cream anyway, and it was still refreshing, so c'est la vie. The pecan pie it came with was actually really good. I found that it's better if you let that chill off a bit. Don't use plastic silverware for this one for the pie will break them, but delicious and sweet all the same. I'd love to have this in an in-person visit. In contrast, the cornbread should be warm when you eat that. It's buttered and soft, but it might be too dry if you try to eat it cold. The pickles are more of the spicy kind. I prefer sweet pickles, but I don't mind them being spicy either. The coleslaw I will say suffers the same fate that befell the one from Boatyard: it doesn't taste like true coleslaw. They should take a bit of inspiration from the Smokies (think Eastern Tennessee or Western NC) to learn how it should be done. It's lacking that mayonnaise component that truly makes it coleslaw. If they added that, then we might be talking! I decided to leave the ribs and Mac & cheese for last in the review because they do provide reheating instructions for those who order take-out such as myself. The Mac & cheese was actually eaten very late on the first night. The instructions given for Mac & cheese were spot-on, baking at 375 for 10 minutes before I dug in. It was some damn good Mac & cheese. Cheesy, love the breadcrumbs, and very satisfying overall. The ribs were the last to be finished. I will say I did also follow the instructions for the ribs as they were written; however, unlike the Mac & cheese, the ribs were still cold in the middle after 20 minutes in 375. You need the microwave to finish the job here. The ribs themselves were good. They weren't the best ribs I've ever eaten, but they were tender, the BBQ sauce was tasty, and the meat fell right off the bone. I will say that for this meal it needs a healthy amount of Alabama sauce all on it to really elevate it, but other than my experience reheating them this was my only criticism. Overall, a worthy BBQ meal. I'd still pick Hindsight BBQ over this if faced with deciding which CT BBQ to go with, but this will get the job done and then some if you need good BBQ. I'd love to come in-person one night and experience this place firsthand.

My daughter and son in law just moved to Westport, so we have been regularly making the rounds to…read morediscover food in their NEW town. WE were actually having italian at Massi Co located in the same building (great by the way and highly recommended) and i couldn't pass up the chance for some BBQ especially since it was only 50 feet away. I ordered a half rack and an order of burnt ends, two go tos for me when judging a new BBQ restaurant. I would say I have eaten BBQ from hundreds of restaurants from texas to KC, to west coasts southern you name it.. SAD to say the burnt ends were about the fattiest i have ever encountered, not sure ive experienced the point of a brisket that had so much higher content of fat then meat.. Id say i was lucky if out of the entire order i was able to find a couple edible bites that weren't 90% yes 90% fat. After the disappointment of the burnt ends (my favorite BBQ item usually) I figured well the ribs will be good i bet.. NOPE, to repeat my comment to my son in law.. perhaps the worst ribs i have ever had period. no color no smoke ring, no bark no flavor and just a chewy tough mess. Will be cut off the bone and given to my dog. BBQ is Americana and while there's a lot of mediocre BBQ out there nothing should be like this. Simply inedible!!!!!!!!!!!

Dinner last night to celebrate my wife's birthday. First time to The Cottage (Westport). An…read moreamazing meal form start to finish. Drinks: cocktail was well crafted, although was surprised to see wine by the glass only!? Apps: Fluke crudo - tender, with so many unusual flavorings. Just spectacular. Maitake Mushrooms - earthy, smokey and full of flavor. King Salmon - again, very unique preparation, Fish was like butter; cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. Only critique - could have used something more to round out the meal... wild rice maybe? was a bit small. Burger - top 5 ever! Not over packed. Perfect medium rare, also bursting with flavor. Bacon jam and siracha and other seasonings on a tender brioche (?) bun. In contrast to the salmon, it was a really big burger, but I couldn't stop eating it, and super crispy fries made it complete. Peanut butter sundae - warm peanut butter foam with chocolate ice cream & chocolate fudge. Balanced and delicious. Ambiance was average -- small, with narrow paths; no tablecloths and hard chairs. A bit surprising, had expected a bit more upscaled given the menu, but the food was amazing, and our server was very knowledgable and helpful. We will be back!

Absolutely a wonderful dining experience. Very responsive to dietary restrictions confirmed by the…read morestaff every dish that was served. Cooked to perfection and taste incredibly well.

Quiet atmosphere, games on the t.v, and good drinks and food…read more Ed (Bartender) is great! Good mixer, fun conversation, and attentative to his customers. Good food, good drink, good people.

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Chimmichuri steak was delicious. The elderberry cocktail was so good- light and refreshing. The…read morehamachi Nacho was good.

We were so excited to find out about Uncorked's opening. What a great addition to Georgetown! Came…read morehere on a Friday on a bar crawl (YAAAS Georgetown!) and Uncorked is our second stop. Loved how they transformed the old space. I had their special peanut butter martini and it was delicious! We tried a few apps. The oysters were so fresh! Definitely will come back for dinner. They also have lunch on weekends I believe.

It was our first time at Better in Bethel, and we were there to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday…read more(on Valentine's Day). From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel welcome, and the great service continued throughout the evening. Liz L was our server, and she was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel special. She checked in on us at all the right times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone we interacted with was attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Better in Bethel and will definitely be back!

I've always enjoyed the previous restaurants at this location and the streak continues with this…read moredelicious addition to the Bethel dining scene! I came here for a Saturday lunch and loved the menu, the drinks and the atmosphere. I had a really good winter salad that was enough for two meals. We also had some beef Wellington sliders that were so good. I could have just eaten those. We had a side of feta fries which were also good. Service was friendly and it was overall a very nice experience. Looking forward to coming back for dinner.