I went to dinner at Westbrook Lobster on Wednesday we had the bang bang shrimp Appetizer omgi was…read moreexpecting like small shrimp dish tossed in sauce. No it was 4 battered jumbo shrimp with a very spicy bang bang sauce. Loved it but would get the sauce on the side it was unbelievably hot I actually had to order chocolate milk . My cousin order the lobster Mac and Cheese huge pieces of lobster she said it was great. I had the seared scallops with roasted potatoes and broccolni. Amazing I had plenty of for Leto red . Our waitress was very attentive and super nice . Beautiful atmosphere. My cousin order had tried it last Month and said that the lobster carbonara was delicious and so were the lobster nachos . Definitely a hidden gem in Wallingford. Wheel chair access and also outdoor seating. Enjoy Thanks Chris M

This place continues to impress every time I visit. The ambiance strikes a great balance between…read morecozy and lively, with a stylish bar area, high top booths, and both indoor and outdoor seating that make it perfect whether you are stopping in for drinks or settling in for a full meal. This visit, my friend and I went the small plates route and ordered a lineup of appetizers including steak, calamari, Brussels sprouts, and wings, and every single dish delivered. The steak was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor, the calamari was crisp and tender, the Brussels sprouts had that addictive balance of crispy and savory, and the wings were saucy, juicy, and impossible to stop eating. We sat in the bar area and were taken care of by the bartender, who was not only attentive but genuinely helpful. He offered thoughtful drink recommendations and made sure we never had to wait for anything. I ended up ordering a giblet cocktail based on his suggestion, and it was fantastic. It was smooth, well balanced, and just the right amount of bold. Between the inviting atmosphere, consistently delicious food, and top notch service, it is easy to see why this spot has become a favorite of mine. Whether you are grabbing appetizers, cocktails, or a full meal, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

Everything we ate was delicious--oysters, clam chowder , lobster roll, and the salmon. I liked that…read morethey're willing to substitute sides if you don't like something. We'll be back in the summer to try fried seafood .

Go in for lunch, order the stuffed shrimp. Tell me you're not eating 100% oil. There are lots of…read morethings on the menu that are good, I am 100% sure that the drawn butter is the same shit on the popcorn at the movie theater.

I previously would've rated this place a 4-5 but lately we have had some disappointing visits and I…read morewas surprised I hadn't left a review previously. The good- their lomo Saltado and chaufa are spot on and delicious. Their pollo ala brasa is my kids favorite and we regularly order it on Wednesdays when they do their special. Everyone is very friendly but all don't speak English great (luckily my husband is Spanish so we always manage). We have been longtime customers- back to when they were under a different name (flavor point) and across the other side of Meriden. The cons- prices have gone up and portions seem much smaller. My lomo last time barely had any steak. The last time we went for 2 adults and 2 kids (one who only ate a side of rice) it was well over $100 before tip- no apps just meals and 2 drinks. There is no kids menu and nothing they can do to accommodate so you are buying your 2-5 year old a $20 meal they will eat a few bites of . Their pollo ala brasa is not always available- which I get but weekends I feel like it should be and we have gone twice now and had it be unavailable. my son will literally not eat anything else on the menu (as noted no kids options either). He had to sit there and not eat while we ate and get him food from across the way afterwards. One time we got the ceviche and I know the lime juice cooks the fish (believe me I eat ceviche regularly as well as sushi) and this fish was raw. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said it was fine. I couldn't eat it. But still had to pay for the dish which is high priced for the small serving. Cute atmosphere but small so can fill up quickly. Careful in bathroom , had gone a few times and almost fell from slick floor. It was clean but slick- maybe what they're using to clean it.

I am all in on Lima 32 Peruvian restaurant. Back in January, I noticed the Lima 32 sign in the old…read moreTacos mi Nachos space in Meriden. Something about the sign aesthetic made me think it would be a good place. I Yelp-Searched it, and Lima 32 damn near had a perfect rating based on less than 50 reviews. I'm a Food Blogger. So I try to explore new places and avoid repeating spots I know. I've eaten at Lima 32 three times since January. Lima 32 is a small casual Peruvian spot located in a very small plaza in Meriden. Parking is tough, but they've done a nice job with the aesthetics inside. Lima 32 is also available on DoorDash within a certain area. I've now had the Lomo Saltado, the Arroz Con Marisco and the Chaufa de Pollo. Best Lomo Saltado I've ever had, and I've had a really expensive one at a famous CT spot. It's basically a beef and veggie stir fry. You can see the chef making it with fire in the pan if you have the right seat. The soy and oyster sauce based glaze is good salty. So flavorful and everything is perfectly cooked. Best Arroz Con Marisco I've ever had. It's a saucy Peruvian paella. The sauce (Aji Amarillo) has a well rounded creamy pepper flavor. The seafood, like crab, mussels and shrimp really stand out. I suspect the seafood varies depending on what's available. The Chaufa de Pollo, a Chinese fried rice style dish, was very good too. Huge pieces of chicken. Eat it with the delicious Aji Verde sauce. Is Lima 32 hidden? I don't know. But it sure the hell is a gem. It's must visit. 5 Stars

Came in around 12:45 for lunch. Got a small cheesesteak. Quick service. Sandwich was good value and…read morewas legitimately Philly style. If you don't wanna drive 4hours down to South Philadelphia then this is your best bet.

Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions,…read morepeppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back!

What a find! The food is delicious -- our party of six ordered very different entrees and…read moreeverything was so good! Alisha made the experience even better -- she was so nice and made the environment feel so welcoming for everyone, especially our two kids! Thank you! We will return for sure!

I like the food here and the lady that works as the waitress is awesome she keeps the joy and has a…read moregood conversation cornbeefhash and also has good corn beef slices I ordered Spanish rice and got plain white rice is my only confusion

I happen to try this in passing and I really enjoyed the pork and the empanada! The woman at the…read morecounter was friendly! The service was very quick too!

Steak with rice and beans is really good! Will definitely be back :)…read moreWe've been back two more times! It's pick up only, but that's fine with us. Excellent empanadas. We had chicken drumsticks today, and they were great! Our new favorite spot for Puerto Rican food. The staff and really nice and helpful.

Looking for a superior dining experience?? Then go to 619.. you will not be disappointed.. the…read moreFOOD.. flavorful and the perfect combination of spices. SERVICE... 5 stars.. I have dined on more then 10 occasions the wait staff has always been very attentive. AMBIANCE.. soft lighting making is comfortable with light music playing to TV's for those sports enthusiasts.. I have to say 619 has become my FAVORITE RESTARAUNT to dine at. The chef provides a variety of dishes all as fabulous as the next. You are greeted and quickly seated and if there is a line (because they are so popular) they kindly inform you that they will work to seat you quickly! Everything that the owners, bartenders, and waitstaff do at this restaurant is top notch !! and if I may suggest... try the shrimp and scallops. it's amazing!!

Absolutely love this place. The service is always top notch,…read moreas are the food and drinks. It's a cozy restaurant with a lot of warmth. Our server was knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu, which was great. They start every table with potato chips and a yummy aioli, truly addicting! For food, the filet mignon was perfection. A previous time I came, they had shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream with wild rice and market vegetables and it was DIVINE! The menu does change so that dish wasn't listed this recent time that we went. It would be amazing if they brought it back as a permanent dish!!! For drinks, I loved by Buzzin in Bikini Bottom cocktail! It is my favorite! My fiancé liked the Negroni and Julep as well, but loved my drink above those. I'd definitely recommend going to Six One Nine for a date night or dinner outing!

I couldn't decide if I wanted Japanese or Chinese so why not try a place that serves both. Always…read morewanted to try this place and decided today was the day. Ordering was easy and can be done online. There was a lot of parking and inside looks clean and organized. I picked up my order and everything was packed neatly. I ordered the general tso lunch special that comes with soup and egg roll. I also a shrimp tempura roll. Let's say I go enough food for two lunches. The shrimp tempura roll was good. Not a lot of rice on it, the way I like it. The hot and sour soup was thicker than I like but good. The egg roll was pretty standard, there was a lot of cabbage in it that I didn't mind. The general tso could have been more crispy but that is just my preference. The fried rice was good but could use a bit more seasoning. Overall it was good and that was lot of food for $20. I would definitely come back and maybe eat in.

We went to Diner's Haven last Saturday because of all the great reviews. Walked in around 6:30 pm,…read moreand only one person was dining in. It was an older woman watching videos on her phone on full volume. The restaurant was warmer than I would have liked, the AC was not fantastic. We ordered drinks, I asked if they had the hot Chinese tea and they said yes. They brought me a cup of what tasted like hot dishwater. They didn't bring any sweeteners. I didn't drink it. The server never asked about it and did charge me for it. My husband ordered a mai tai which he said was fine. I had heard good things about the crab Rangoon, so we ordered those and I asked for the crispy noodles. The crab Rangoon were just ok, and noticeably absent was any sauce to dip them in. The crispy noodles were a bit off, maybe not fried long enough? They were just not as good as they are at other spots, and the duck sauce was sweeter than your average duck sauce. The hot and sour soup was better than average and honestly was the best part of the meal. My husband said his wonton soup was good as well. The meals came out, and I was not impressed. Very small portions of the main meal. For $14.50, I would expect more. The rice was very bland, and it was odd that it had red onions in it. Not a typical Chinese ingredient. I ate two bites and didn't bother with the rest. The chicken with garlic sauce was also fairly bland and the sauce was clumpy and congealed so there was a gelatinous pile on the plate but some of the chicken wasn't covered at all. Too much cornstarch, I'm guessing. The egg roll was fine and was what I ate, but it was not the best I've had. I boxed up pretty much my entire meal and again, the server did not seem to care to ask if anything was wrong and why I hadn't eaten it. I took it home and recooked it myself with additional seasonings, and it was much better! Overall, food was blah, service was blah, and you may have to listen to some lady's videos on blast the whole time if you dine in. I was not impressed, and probably wouldn't have reviewed it, it's just that my experience was such a stark contrast to other reviews, that I wanted to share to ensure people know that not everyone loves it.

This place is located on the ski resort. So it's so convenient if you're going skiing /…read moresnowboarding and had a long day and just want to unwind . I Came here after a long day of skiing on the mountain. Staff got us right in with no reservations. Not to mention it was Valentine's Day. So We ordered 2 Cocktails to start. Lovebird Martini which included Vodka, peach tree, cranberry juice and pineapple juice for $12 Midnight Kiss Vodka, blackberry purée and champagne for $10 They were both good . For food we enjoyed the clam chowder for and Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Fried chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, hot cherry pepper mayo, American cheese, sourdough bread for $16. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly.

We came to fire at the Ridge after a day full of skiing down the slopes. There is a short wait as…read morethere were many reservations for the day, but we were able to get in and sat near the bar area. We started off with Midnight Kiss and Lovebird Martini. The drinks were OK. I would give them about a 3.5 out of 5. Nothing special but tasted like bottom shelf alcohol. We ordered the clam chowder, which was a creamy New England style with a lot of celery. We got the chicken cutlet sandwich that came with truffle fries. Everything was really good after a day of exertion. The ciabatta bun was kind of hard, but other than that, no complaints about the food. The servers were friendly in quick to come around and make sure everything was good

Enjoyed dinner and some drinks here with a few friends before heading to the trail of terror in…read moreWallingford. They had a spooky vibe going here too. I ordered the TOSTADAS DE CARNE which included Two crispy corn tortillas, beef, fresh guacamole, mixed greens, refried beans, and chipotle aioli for 15$ and it was Delicious . To drink I ordered a white SANGRIA for $8.00 ! We also ordered chip /salsa and guacamole. The guacamole was made fresh table side which was pretty cool. It was the drink special. Overall food was tasty and service was good.

First time, coming here with friends, and upon entering, the ambience is a little bit more casual,…read moreand intimate. There is a nice bar set up with plenty of dining seating We started off with white wine, sangrias, a mango margarita, and a mango jalapeño, margarita. The drinks had just enough kick to them, and they were all very tasty. The jalapeño mango was my favorite as I like a more spicy and sweet kick. We got chips and salsa and tableside guacamole made right in front of us! The salsa came out, warm, which I wasn't used to, but it was very good. It reminded me of the habichuelas (beans) when you make spanish white rice and beans. There were also fried plantains mixed in with the chips, which was a nice treat. I got the tacos de birria and a side of tostones and others got steak fajitas, a chicken quesadilla, and tostadas de carne. All of the food came out fresh and everything was very good. Our server was very friendly in accommodating and made the night flow easily. The bar was bit backed up, so our drinks took a while, but everything came out as it should.