I stopped into The Hot Spot for a Halloween take-out breakfast. I was greeted and served by two…read morevery nice, friendly, and helpful women. I ordered the Philly Omelet and my wife had eggs and bacon. My wife enjoyed her meal, although it was a basic meal. My Philly Omelet looked OK only (this might have been because it was in a take-out container) but as soon as I got it into my mouth I thoroughly enjoyed it. The bill was very reasonable, too. Bottom line, good price, great food, excellent service. Specific to this Covid era, the restaurant went to lengths to make sure the visit is safe. There is adequate signage stating masks are required, staff was seen wearing their masks at all times, there was ample and easy access to hand sanitizer, there was appropriate spacing available, and there was physical changes made to protect both customers and staff.)

Very nice small town dinner. Owners and staff are very friendly and do a good job of making you…read morefeel at home. We were in for lunch. I had a Philly Melt and the wife a Triple BLT. Both with the homemade chips. Everything was very good. Like many small town businesses, hours of being open is somewhat a moving target. But if you hit them during traditional dining hours your good.

Great locally owned breakfast and lunch spot, sits perfectly by the lake so you can grab breakfast…read morebefore fishing

Excellent service and excellent food! Large portions and very reasonably priced…read more The atmosphere is very comfortable and welcoming. Clean and inviting.

Excellent place to visit. We had a couple of cocktails waiting for our cabin to be ready. Very…read morefriendly ladies working there. We had some cold beer and drinks. Good spacing of tables and a full bar. Pool table, jukebox , and some slots. Nice to hear the locals talking about the area. Bartender suggested some good things for us to see while in the area. Wings, fries, and mushrooms were delicious. Definitely worth a visit. Nice people, good food, cold drinks, and helpful tips on visiting the area.

This was a super vibe-y little hole in the wall place with great food and very friendly service…read more They have perfectly recreated the ambience of an east coast fishing town dive bar. My buddy and I got the battered cod, and it was fantastic after a long day of fieldwork. This seemed to be the sort of place that has a consistent crew of regular customers, it's clearly a pillar of community and culture for the town of Andover. I'd recommend stopping there for lunch or dinner to anybody driving through town.

Food was mediocre. Wine was ok. Service was good. Ambiance was lovely. Will go back to give it…read moreanother shot in the warmer months.

This small winery was so amazing! Pinot Noir was delicious. The waitress was friendly and the…read moreoutdoor patio with music was "the bomb".

Great wings extra crispy (could use a little more sauce). Philly cheese is always a favorite too!read more

I'm not sure what is going on at this place. It has been great in the past…read more It took 15 minutes to get a menu and our drink order. Another 10 minutes to take our order. Our food was not warm to luke warm. However other people walk in and get a menu right away, and their food within 20 minutes. I am also not comfortable about placing the tray with our food on another customers table, while serving. I asked for mayo with my burger, no mayo. Server did not come back until meal was mostly done. I am very disappointed. I'm not sure if I will give it another try. The couple that was with us have been in the server/ restaurant business most of their lives. They are good tippers, we are also good tippers. When your tip is is 15% or less, it's sending a message. Quit talking and fraternizing with the patrons. Also when we were leaving a male patron decided to take a piss right at the back exit door. The establishment can't help what people do outside. Still. You pass a bathroom when you're leaving.

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION FROM START TO FINISH 10/10!…read more Perfection. Everything about Talbots is absolute perfection. I eat A LOT of food, and one common denominator I see among top-tier restaurants is that the owners and management are a direct reflection of the overall experience, quality, and taste. Talbots is no different. We felt right at home from the moment we walked in. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, like lifetime friends. Our waitress, Teresa, was fantastic. She passed all the vibe checks and matched our energy immediately, all the signs of a veteran server you want guiding you through one of the best eating experiences of your life. She gave us her recommendations and left us to decide. We knew we were here for the #hashtagyouwont 36oz ribeyes, but we wanted to see what else was recommended since everything looked and sounded amazing. We decided to order a lot of food, almost everything that was recommended. This will be a bit of a long-winded review, but I'm sure the true foodies will appreciate it, so here we go: THE APPETIZERS The Brie: How can brie be so good that it deserves to be talked about first? I have no idea, but it was excellent. The strawberry-jalapeño jam, brie, candied pecans, baby naan, and fruit just worked so well together. An absolute hit. Pork Cheek Tacos: These melted in your mouth and exploded with flavor. They were also a really decent size, we were expecting little bite-sized tacos on a dumpling wrapper, but got two substantial tacos instead which was a pleasant surprise. Naan Bombs: Flat out delicious, and there were enough in the serving for everyone to have a few. Duck Wontons: So unique and flavorful. These were like little empanada explosions of flavor. THE MAIN EVENT: THE 36OZ RIBEYE When I tell you this was a perfect steak, this was a perfect steak. Cooked medium rare, oozing with flavor, and charred to absolute perfection on the outside. That is no easy feat with a cut this size, but somehow Talbot and crew made it seem like a walk in the park. Hidden under the steak, soaking up all the juices, are the house cut fries. I forgot they were even there because of the sheer size of the meat! By the time I discovered them, they were soaked with steak juice, but somehow remained crispy and soggy at the same time. It was brilliant, the fries almost had a poutine like aspect to them. Magnificent, completely unique, and made so much sense. As for the side of corn salad.... absolutely mind blowing. It just looked like corn with some sauce on it, nothing special at all. I am so sorry I underestimated you, Mr. Corn Salad. My God, this stuff was amazing. It didn't make sense to me, but I didn't care, I just kept shoveling it into my mouth. DESSERT We saved room for dessert (of course) and got three: The Chocolate Cake: A plate of pure, chocolaty goodness. Pecan Sweet Potato Pie: Spectacular. Coconut Cream Cheesecake: Wow. I am a sucker for coconut and cream cheese anything, and this checked every single box. THE VERDICT Throughout the night, we watched Talbot go up to each table to check in on everyone, and the chef even came out to talk to us. It was an absolute perfect meal top to bottom, start to finish. You can tell how much this entire establishment cares about what they do, and it is a direct reflection on the food. It's not often I can say a meal is flawless, so I have to give them their flowers in a long well deserved review. Five stars, two thumbs up, and a standing ovation for Talbots Taproom. P.s. Extra kudos for all the cool art and overall atmosphere. There is a ton of stuff to do outside as well but we were there on a chilly night so remained inside. We saw a patio, disc golf, and all sorts of other activities, even a tree house. We can't wait to make the hour trip again and enjoy all they have to offer once summer is in full swing!

Service and the bar was upbeat, friendly and overall excellent from "Good Morning" bartender "P"…read more Drinks were good. Wife had the Always Sunny which she enjoyed. Steak was well seasoned and cooked properly. I had the Asian BBQ, Nobody Likes a Party Pooper. Everything tasted pretty good but was all cool. NOTHING came out hot. Not sure how they try to keep the ribs and pork belly warm but it wasn't working. And not sure why the egg roll and potstickers were cool. Nice relaxed, comfortable atmosphere at the bar.

Loved the lighting and natural color tones…read more My salmon was great and I loved the use of strawberries as a topping. I also loved the wine selection and the server was very helpful with the wine selection. Sadly my girlfriend's chicken was not only over cooked by burnt. Her gnocchi was also somewhat crunchy, not at all chewy as you would expect.

We visited from out of town. Food and cocktails were amazing! Our waitress was the kindest. Would…read morerecommend to anyone visiting the area.

Food was really good. Cocktails had almost no alcohol, and not a lot of variety. We were sat by a…read moretable who had a kid screaming randomly throughout the meal and other kids who were throwing a ball in the restaurant that went under other people's tables at several points. We had to ask for silverware as there was none at the table when we were seated. Staff was overall good and quick and probably in a difficult position. Good food, not a great experience.

Love the food, drinks and service at Ridgewood. Very friendly servers/bartenders. Bailey has been a…read morefavorite since we started hanging out there. She has always given me honest feedback on menu items and drinks, never been wrong!

I am so sad that this place closed. This was the absolute best restaurant in Meadville, and had…read morethe most delicious and interesting food in all the area. I am not sure as to why they closed, but there is now a big void in the local food scene. The last time I ate there was June 4th, and something did seem a little off. The food felt a little different, as did the vibe. There had been no closing announcements on their social media pages, but I found out after the fact from the Meadville Market House that they were closed. What a blow!!!

Ordered takeout so I can't say much for service or ambience. The food is very good! It all tasted…read morefresh and had great flavor. I recommend to anyone that likes a good bowl!