Best biriyani I can find anywhere around here, the left overs heat up so well and even the rice…read morecold is still moist and tender I don't know how he does it. Always met with a smile at the counter and a great conversation. The owner is clearly proud of what he does. I get the Jerk chicken plate it's the perfect spice and heat I like with that killer white sauce. I get it with hot sauce and BBQ as well. But I would definitely recommend getting take out from here it's on point every single time and consistent. 10/10 5/5.

Got horridly sick from the food. Stomach twisting all night, threw it all up and had cold sweats. I…read morewas down for over 12hrs! Have never experienced this in my life. I had ordered the grub hub and an order of the lamb & ck mix plate with side of falafels came out to $34 rounded up with fees/tip. Disappointed that I spent money to make myself sick.

First visit of the season to Charlie's Place and definitely not my last! We decided to sit at the…read morebar, and it turned out to be the best choice. The bartender was friendly, funny, and made us feel right at home. The support waitress was just as welcoming--chatty, attentive, and genuinely kind. Even the regulars added to the experience, making the atmosphere fun, relaxed, and entertaining. The food was outstanding! The snow crab roll was an easy 10/10--fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The truffle fries were perfectly crispy and addictive. And the wine slushy? 1000/1000! It was the perfect summer drink. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and service, which made the experience even better. Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. I already can't wait to come back to try the wings and prime rib... and of course MANY more snow crab rolls! Highly recommend!

I stopped by Charlie's Place in Niantic, CT & inside was such a cute little spot! It had a nice,…read morecozy feel to it & I liked the atmosphere. I ordered the pot roast, which came w/ mashed potatoes & asparagus. The pot roast itself was good & had a nice, tender texture, but I wasn't a huge fan of how much gravy they put on top. They were VERY heavy-handed w/ it, & unfortunately, it was overpowering. It took away from the actual taste of the pot roast. I think if they would've gone a little lighter on the gravy, it would've been SO much better because I really wanted to taste the pot roast itself. The mashed potatoes were creamy & really good, & I also enjoyed the asparagus. I liked the way everything tasted, especially the sides. I just wish there wasn't so much gravy because I think the pot roast would've been much better with less of it. I also sampled the Mac & cheese & it could have had more cheese in it. As for the service, our waitress could've been a little more attentive. I actually had to flag her down just to get some water, which was a little disappointing. She was nice, but I would've appreciated her checking on us a little more throughout the meal.

The building is pretty amazing...a converted World War II-era Quonset hut from 1946!! Good drink…read moreoptions n prices and caught a fun metal cover band (The Handsome Dudes) when I was there!

Half Keg Tavern is a historic neighborhood tavern that opened in New London, Connecticut in 1946…read more The tavern is housed inside a converted Quonset hut, which was likely picked up cheaply at the conclusion of World War II. The Half Keg stands out from other Connecticut drinking establishments in that it is technically a tavern as opposed to a bar. What's the difference? Bars can serve just about anything (including hard liquor), whereas taverns (once known as "public houses" back when residents were still British subjects) are places that can serve only beer, wine, cider, and food if they choose. At the time the Half Keg opened, there were maybe 700 taverns in Connecticut. Today, less than 10 Connecticut drinking establishments operate under a tavern license. A number of different owners have come and gone at the Half Keg, including longtime owners Ron & Maryann DiNoto. Since October 2016, the Half Keg has been owned and operated by Teresa Stomberg and her son David Donatello. The tavern serves a variety of domestic and foreign beer as well as a food menu of fresh handcrafted burgers, grinders, and a variety of bar bites. I recently visited the Half Keg for lunch while I was in the New London area. I arrived not long after they opened for the day. I pulled up a seat at the bar and began to peruse the menu. I first ordered a plate of "Fried Pickles", which were on the specials menu that day. Served with a dipping sauce, they were hot, crispy and very flavorful. I washed them down with a draught pour of Samuel Adams' "Summer Ale". Afterwards, I ordered a "Garlic & Onion Burger" (garlic & onion seasoned burger on a a garlic-buttered roll, slice of raw onion, lettuce, tomato) with a side of "Hand Cut Seasoned Fries". Don't expect anything particularly fancy here. It's just good, old-fashioned home cooking. No frills, no fuss; just fresh ingredients and good flavor! I washed my burger and fries down with a draught pour of Two Roads Brewing's "Two Juicy" (Double New England IPA). That lunch really hit the spot. I'd be interested in trying out one of their grinders on a return trip. If you're in the mood for a good sports game paired with a cold beer, good food, and the company of friendly locals, then head to the Half Keg!

Great experience all around here - easy to get a seat outside on a weekday, friendly and attentive…read moreservice, great menu, great food. Music was a bit loud for our taste, but the outside patio was refreshing and had shade on a very sunny day. Love the variety on the menu; I got the bao buns which were tasty and a just-right portion for me. I don't remember what my dining companion got, but I remember he liked it. We loved our experience and would return for sure. We noticed that they kept trying to seat people at the first table on the patio in front of the doors that go from inside to outside, and everyone (including us) would ask to be sat at another table further away. Seems like that table needs to be moved further away or only set up when needed; no one wants to sit that close to the doors.

We read the reviews and decided to stop for an early dinner on a Saturday. We just got back from a…read more2 hours cruise and we were hungry. I loved that we got seated right away. Water view, not bad. Birria Tacos? Very tasty, 3, big . Calamari: fresh and not overcooked with a generous garlic sauce. Something different. Hubby devoured the burger. Pineapple mocktail and local beer on draft, nice and cold. The only issue I had was with the trains arriving and stopping at the next door station. A little bit too loud for me. Everything else? Not bad at all.

Good, friendly service! Small interior. Wonky lookin but yummy chicken tenders…read more The staff was all super friendly and the food came out hot and quicker than expected. I got the 3 piece tender meal with coleslaw and strawberry lemonade. Everything tasted very good (although the chicken tenders were all sorts of weird shapes). The portion was plenty big- I was VERY full after. The inside is super small (only 2 booths) and the only one that was free wasn't clean from the last people eating there so I'd recommend taking your food to go. Overall, for a Popeyes, the service was impressive and the food was good.

I don't care what anyone says- Popeye's makes the best chicken sandwich. Mine was freshly made, hit…read moreand crispy. Spicy mayo gave it a great kick. Paired with an icy coke it was perfection. Can't wait to go again!

Decided to roll the dice on this hole in the wall, and boy was it worth it…read more It was our first time having Sri Lankan food and it did not disappoint. The server asked if we had ever been before, and we had not. He guided us through all the dishes and went through their differences, tastes, ingredients, and his recommendations. It was very helpful with navigating the menu and options. We had a mix of the coconut roti and paratha roti with the chicken curry, chicken kottu roti, and chicken stew. Every single dish had its own unique flare. I couldn't get enough of them all. The best way to describe the food experience was fun, eclectic, and flavorfully delicious. The service was amazing and the food left you feeling full and scratched a savory itch you didn't know you even had. Would highly recommend.

The food here makes my husband very happy…read more This is a really cute restaurant that almost has an apartment vibe. We were seated in nook. The waiter was really nice, really personable. I got the dish with the roti mixed in. And my husband got something on a smoking sizzling plate. And it was delicious. Many years ago we had a meal here and sat in their outdoor area. Maybe we will make it back on a few years.

We are very blessed . . …read more That our area of Southeastern Connecticut has such a large Puerto Rican population - - or we may have never tasted the wonderful food that this restaurant offers. One of the best, if not THE VERY BEST, restaurants in the local area. My only concerns: 1) I didn't see a bathroom, but I didn't need one ‍; 2) we could have used a knife for the pork stick, but we should have asked. The staff is extremely helpful. Wonderful designs, with lots of inspiration. Now for the food: - Chicken Steam Plate: Chicken leg, rice & beans, fried plantain pieces. Chicken super moist, rice was outstanding, & plantains were very tasty. - Beef Stew: very good, similar to Filipino Beef Mechado. - Pork Stick: great tasting pork - - for me, I would have liked a bit more "fatty" on my stick, but it was really meaty!!! - Beans were nicely done. - Smashed Plantains were served with 1000 Island dressing: probably just as good without the dressing. - Ground Beef Empanada: good, a bit of vegetables would have put it over the top (potatoes, onions, carrots, peas) - - but that's there style. - Chicken Empanada: ok, a bit salty for us. Enjoy!!!!!

Horrible just horrible I order chicken empanadas, they took an hour to come out and when I got it…read morethey were freezing cold and when I bit into it was a pocket of grease and my husband shitted all of it out absolutely disgusting

Oh my, this place is a must. I am from the West Coast and I visit my Son in CT. I recently…read morelearned that CT has some of the best pizza in the world. This place is a good example of extraordinary pizza. We recently ordered a large pie with ricotta and a couple other toppings. I thought the sauce was a tiny bid mild for my taste, but I learned they will make sauce a little more zesty / spicy upon request. I added pepper flakes and I was happy. I can't wait to go back. Reasonable prices & good service

The crust is really good. It's light and airy. The rest was just ok. I stopped in on my back to the…read moremarina and it's a nice dining room. They don't do slices so I ordered a small half pepperoni half cheese. I don't usually give 3 stars but this was exactly 3 star pizza.

Top notch restaurant! We went for the prime rib on a Friday night and it was the best prime rib I…read morehave had in recent memory. Food quality was great and the bill was super reasonable. This place is hidden away and I didn't even know it existed, and I've lived here since the mid 80s!

From the owner: We pride ourselves on making quality food from scratch and providing exceptional service to our…read morecustomers. PRIME NIGHT, Every Friday Prime Rib, green beans & baked potato $20 first come, first serve until sold out! Let us cater your next event.

I came to New London specifically to try this food. The lady that greeted me was pleasant and…read moreanswered my questions as best she could. I parked on the street but she said they have parking to the side. It's not a huge place and they don't have table service. The food was good but the rice was lacking some flavor. The quantity was ok too. I tried goat curry and oxtail. The goat was my favorite.

Flavor! I came in from Los Angeles for work and am always on the lookout for great food in a city…read more A Place 2 Go is one of the best Jamaican restaurants I've ever eaten at. Owners are so nice. First time I went I had the oxtail plate and Jerk chicken hand pies. Phenomenal. Second time I went for the jerk chicken plate and a beef hand pie. Perfection. They are doing right at 2 Go. I'm going to compare other places to here from here on out.