Took my kids here after a day trip to the Submarine force museum. Came here expecting something decent, but I was blown away by how much the food surpassed expectations! The burger is among my TOP 2 in the state and the order of lemon pepper wings were the best I ever had! My kids absolutely inhaled their smash burger. Looking forward to following this business and coming back! read more

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Astin J's is absolutely my go to for takeout or delivery in this area. They have a variety of items including burgers, wings and birria tacos. The portions are great and everyone who works there is warm and welcoming. I have been searching for years for good wings in this area. Astin J's wings are light years ahead of anyone else. They are absolutely monster sized wings unlike some of the places that serve teeny tiny wings. They offer tons of different flavors and I believe the sauces are made in house. I typically order either the garlic buffalo sauce or the garlic parm and both are equally awesome. The garlic parm fries are wonderful as well and they are loaded with garlic. The birria tacos are delicious as well. I just absolutely love this spot and will continue to support this wonderful local business indefinitely. read more

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Outstanding Smashburgers, hands-down, probably in my top 10 . They were seasoned perfectly and served piping hot. Service was good. This is a simple burger joint, combo comes with fries and a can of soda. Not overly fancy inside, solid burger joint. Would definitely go back. read more

Great spot for a quick, casual meal. I ordered the double smash burger with a side of Mac and cheese, both were delicious. Service was quick and friendly, and they had paper and crayons available. Would definitely come back with my family. read more

Astin J's - Double Smash Burger and Mac & Cheese - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

You MUST try this place if you're a fan of burgers, chicken, and soul food! We got takeout and it was a little wait but totally worth it! We highly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich, the garlic parm tots, and the poppers- our favorite flavors were honey bbq and garlic buffalo! They have amazing customer service too when we noticed one item was missing they made it right immediately! Family run business with a great cause supporting families affected by autism. Cannot say enough good things. Forgot to take pics before DIVING FACE FIRST into the delish grub. read more

Excellent wings. Probably some of the best I've had. Great taste, size and crispiness.

Has not disappointed yet and only continues to improve. I had an opportunity to speak with some of the members of this family owned business in Groton. I was super impressed to hear about and read about their story. In a family of generations of Army and Navy, a former Army chef is now serving great food to the visitors and residents of the Navy town of Groton, the Submarine Capital. Drawings on the wall and the kid friendly menu make Astin J's very appealing for the whole family. Located in the former Thai Sawasdee restaurant, Astin J's serves up really great food at reasonable prices. For dining in or take out I highly recommend Astin J's! If you want to know more about their story. Check out the link below for a news article. https://www.theday.com/local-news/20221001/once-a-cook-in-the-army-new-london-man-now-runs-family-friendly-restaurant-in-groton/ read more

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Great food prepared fresh! I love the smashed burger and the lemon pepper french fries. The service is excellent, and everyone is very friendly. I can't wait to try more items from the menu. All of the photos on the walls are created by children with Autism, and they are all so amazing. read more

I was recently craving a burger and had heard excellent things about Astin J's- it did not disappoint! The waitress who took my order was very friendly and attentive, and my food came out quickly. The burger was VERY good. It is classic smash burger, something that's hard to find around here at a restaurant that isn't a chain. They put their own twist on it- the sauce is delicious. I also had an order of wings, and they were some of the best I've ever had! The inside of the restaurant is nice, the bathroom was clean, and the food and service were great. An excellent spot to grab lunch or dinner- I will definitely be back. read more

Astin J's - Burger and wings - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Okay this place won my heart with that Birria tacos (now only available on Tuesday's) but just tried the Philly Cheesesteak. Amazing. Will be my new go to on days other than Tuesday's...can't cheat on my true love Birria!! read more

Overpriced!!! I ordered the double smash burger and 10 piece wings burger was over cooked and dry on top of that the seasoning was horrible wings was ok quality of them could have been better would not recommend read more

Plenty of available parking the the shopping plaza. Currently able to dine in or take out. They're working on getting a delivery system in place. Kid friendly judgement free zone. They have a balnk wall for kids to put up their pictures and drawings! Locally owned family business. Ordered the birria taco combo platter. Definitely hit the spot and filled me up. The birria tacos were on point. Mouth watering flavor with a kick that doesn't over power all the flavors of the shell and meat. The rice by itself was delicious. Will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes! read more

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We were vacationing here in town and stopped here for lunch. I was blown away by the tacos. Very very yummy. They put their own unique spin on them and they are fantastic. read more

Astin J's - Taco - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

In town for work and saw good reviews so I figured I would give it a try. I had the Burria taco plate with the Spicy Beef Queso. The food was simple but delicious! Probably one of the better tacos I have ever had. The chips and queso had a touch of heat, but not overbearing. All in all, the food was great and a reasonable price. The restaurant itself was clean and had hand drawn art for the decor. Simple but nice. The only reason I docked one star was because it seemed like the restaurant was under staffed. When I walked in, there wasn't anyone at the register to take my order. It took a couple of minutes for someone to come out, but it got done. I witnessed the same thing happening to other customers that came in while I was eating. It was still better than waiting in a long line though. Food did come from the kitchen quickly though. I will definitely eat here again in the future! read more

Its going to be tough competing with a bar food menu, but they've got really good bar food. The Hot Buffalo Garlic Wings were a great lunch. I'll certainly go back for tacos. Pro tip: Skip the wax paper liner in the takeout container. I want to get intimate with that sauce! read more

So, first thing - this is not a fancy place, but it is brilliantly excellent comfort food and seems to be very popular for take out. I've been plotting to go to Aston J's since seeing their Facebook posts about their taco options (birria!). Ask me whether I got the birria taco - big nope. After hearing about their hot wings and getting distracted with the promise of buffalo sauce, I panicked and ordered something entirely else. For this outing, I brought the small with me. He's always excited to try something new and I was sure he was going to order the Mac n cheese. He surprised me with ordering chicken tenders, but we were both happy to find out that their meal sides can be fries, tater tots or Mac n cheese. He ordered a 6 piece and we were extensively warned that they were large. My panic led me to order wings and a chicken taco (my brain in a decision panic makes no sense). Beverages are canned sodas, bottles of juice and water. I had mentioned that it wasn't a particularly fancy place, but staff were super friendly and helpful and the tables were well spaced out. Several people came and went with take out orders and your meal is served in the same take out containers (handy considering next section). The food came out quick and in general, was excellent. The chicken tenders were indeed massive (1/3 of a chicken breast size wise) and were likely the best item we'd gotten. The breading was crispy, not overwhelmingly thick and very flavorful. The hot wings were cooked so well that they're my new local favorite. Small one's mac n cheese was a homemade baked edition and had a good cheesy flavor to it and the salsa on my chicken taco was also excellent (the chicken was just okay, but I'd get it again for the salsa alone). So - great place for casual dining or take out. We're definitely going again and I still probably won't get the birria taco because now I want the chicken tenders for myself. read more

Astin J's - Astin J's giant chicken tenders - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

This place is amazing. The staff are caring and friendly. The food it top notch. This is my daughter's favorite burger place in the world. I love the wings and the tenders. The garlic buffalo is fantastic. The fries are good and the garlic parm tots are to die for. I love that they put up children's and local are work, it makes for a great setting! We come here weekly and will continue too. The food is super fresh so I recommend you order ahead! Enjoy!!! read more

Was here with my daughter on March 5th, For lunch. The service was great and the food was outstanding. The atmosphere was kinda down home dinner kinda place. I will be back. read more

Staff is super friendly, food is delicious, I'm there weekly. I regularly get the spicy chicken sandwich with garlic fries

Oh my god the food was delicious!! Everything was super flavorful and filling. The spicy queso dip was to die for and i would definitely go back and get it again and again. The chips that came with it had a little kick that went great with the dip. The birria tacos were also super meaty and juicy and the sauce went perfect with it. The 3 pc tenders were huge and definitely worth your money. The mango habanero and the thai chili sauce were both a little spicy but went well with the ranch. I ordered takeout and it came in 10 minutes!! The place was very well decorated and I liked the positive messages about Astin J's on the walls! read more

Astin J's - Spicy queso dip, birria tacos, 3 pc tenders with mango habanero & thai chili sauce - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Always has delicious food and great service! Their wings and burgers are fantastic. A spot I will always visit when I'm in town

What a surprise this place was! I ordered take pit only because I was already in the plaza and I was shocked by how good it was! I asked to make a few small modifications to my order and all were done without issue. The flavors are GREAT and I am looking forward to going back again! read more

Service was great and everything was so good and fresh !! It was like literally all so fresh and delicious the burger was delicious!!! Definitely try this place. read more

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The food here is seriously top tier! Smash burger and wings are amazing! Can't get enough of this place. I seriously think 5/5 stars is an understatement read more

Small nice menu. Simply staffed- give order/pay at register. Sit enjoy your lemonade. 'Hostess' brings out order when ready. Packaged for take out- so if you have leftovers your ready. We had a burger- smash style delicious. Try their house sauce! Mac and cheese- delicious. Grilled cheese with tomato and bacon- perfectly melted cheese-crispy bacon. Tots with a queso meat sauce on it- I don't usually like queso-this was great- little spice good portion. Recommend! We are already planning our next visit. read more

Amazing staff and service! Definitely a wonderful go-to spot for some great food whether it's for dining in or food to go.

This has become our new cheeseburger place of pref. Fries are great too, must order separately-generous portion. Burgers are smash type & good size. My spouse loves the spicy, white chicken breast sandwich. We order buns & spec sauce on the side. This thing can serve 2. Its not greasy or poor quality chicken either, owner def seems to take pride. Everytime we go (wkly), folks are driving up like crazy-also discovering this gem! Its in a Groton plaza next to Dollar General, bank, furniture store, etc. w/Groton post office behind the bldg. All im sayin' is go, youll be glad u read my review here. Par Four Restaurant was my former #1 for cheeseburger in Groton, Astin J's has rolled over them. read more

Drove up from Jersey to do some shopping & felt like chicken. Ample parking in the strip mall lot. Was very pleasantly surprised by the girth and taste of the giant tenders! Pick your sauces, and you're ready to rock. Very big. Very tasty! Excellent service with a smile. Not a fancy joint, so therefore need to stress. Good for kids too. Definitely recommend. read more

I came in here wanting a quick bite. I ordered the mac and cheese. Unbelievably delicious. Better than I make, which is tough to beat. The price was very good for the portion size. It was hot and delicious and will come here again for my classic comfort food go-to--Mac & Cheese-- like I needed today. Thank you! read more

We stumbled on this little place. It is a hidden gem in an old shopping plaza. 100% was worried as the menu was small. HOWEVER, everything we ordered was on very well seasoned, food had flavor. The wings were juicy, the fries coated and crispy. The cheesesteak... just wow. We will definitely be back! read more

The chicken was cooked to perfection and flavorful the young lady Destiny was pleasant and customer service was great she even suggested the top flavors of wings. As far as the ambience, I grabbed my food to go but noticed tables to sit and eat. Hidden gem of Groton worth checking out. read more

We have been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for some time and weren't disappointed. We had a family dinner,so tried many of their sandwiches, as well as the wings. All enjoyed their choices. We'll certainly be back. read more

I love Astin J's I once ate there four times in one week after getting back in town. The Spicy Beef Queso is to die for. As long as I am alive (and living in Connecticut) they will have a costumer in me read more

Astin J's - Birria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Perfect spot for a good burger and fries. First time eating Parmasan Fries and they were perfect. Chicken Poppers are good and hot too. Rarely finish my food at some places, but I ate every drop! Melinda is very welcoming and gives great service. Restaurant is clean and tidy. See you when I visit the area again. Price is very reasonable read more

Food was super. Good portion for the price. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommend the beef quesso as well. read more

Astin J's - Dipped chicken sandwich and garlic parm tots - Tacos Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

What a great little find. Not a big menu but everything was tasty. Very laid back, kid friendly place. Great place to stop for a quick bite read more

Food was good. Service was slow so just be prepared to wait but the food is worth the wait. My husband had a double smash burger which was delicious. I had a steak taco, chicken taco and rice and beans. Everything was delicious. read more

Food is fantastic !! Service is even better. I feel like family there! The spicy chicken sandwich is my fav!

Their chicken bits were amazing and their burgers are top-notch. Over all Great food.