I threw a surprise birthday party for my husband at the Highliner, and the staff could not have…read morebeen more kind and accommodating. It's a great space if you want to get a big group together that likes to dance, complete with a stage for live bands. For the party, they let us bring in food, decorations, and a band for no additional charge and no bar minimum (although our group definitely helped the bar have a very good night). We were thrilled with the experience and would recommend Highliner as a great venue for a fun party or just for a few drinks.

Not Bad The…read moreHighliner III in Westbrook, CT, offers a solid, middle-of-the-road shoreline neighborhood bar experience that leans heavily on its unpretentious, local charm. Tucked away right next to the train station, this cozy, train-themed tavern features a dark, nostalgic interior that is perfect for a low-key night out. On the positive side, it hits all the markers of a good sports bar with affordable cocktails, friendly bartenders, and plenty of entertainment including pool tables, sports on TV, open mic nights, and weekend live music. However, the experience lands at an average baseline because the atmosphere is explicitly a "locals-first" watering hole, which can feel a bit exclusive to outsiders. Additionally, kitchen hours and standard menu food options are highly limited, the venue doesn't offer outdoor seating, and they do not take credit cards, meaning you'll need to remember to bring cash. It is a perfectly adequate, nostalgic destination if you are looking to grab a cheap beer and catch a game, but it lacks the full dining amenities to make it a standalone shoreline destination. Thanks

Expectations are everything. This place is perfect for any major sporting event. Top 5 wings on…read morethe shoreline. Professional and friendly staff. Great for pool and watching sports. It's as a good sports bar should be. Enjoy!!

First of all the bartender JJ made the experience here the best. It's a cool local spot for some…read morelate night drinks and food. I was around for a conference and wanted to get a try of something casual. I even came back a second time to watch the Knicks game and they had a musical bingo night. Definitely get the gator wings. They have daily specials. Just make sure you check your drinks for nats, they did give us our first round free bc of this.

Great place.. atmosphere.. delicious traditional food.& music... we went to a Kaliegh.. it was…read morebrilliant...

We went for drinks and it was just fantastic. The atmosphere was so fun and welcoming, our…read morebartender (Shelby) was just wonderful. We even got to meet Scottish Dave himself We will definitely be back, hopefully for food next time too!

Swung by here on a Saturday afternoon, and they were open. Apparently they close for the winter,…read morebecause I've tried a couple other times. We sat outside to enjoy the view. Our waitress was lovely. We ordered cocktails, which were pretty good, and the bang bang shrimp- yum!!! As well as the fried calamari (pretty good). We followed up with a second round of drinks- another cocktail for my husband, which was unique and tasty , and a glass of wine for me. Honestly...my rating may have been a 5 if the pour on the glass of wine wasn't so stingy. My husband said "it looks like that was what was left in the bottle and they didn't feel like opening another." As we were there midday, we opted for sandwiches: lobster roll (a little pricier than most places, but I get todays market), and a BLT, which was very much enjoyed. The fries were delicious. Our waitress, Abby, was delightful, and the food was good. Again... it wasn't cheap, so a bigger pour on the wine would have been appreciated, but service and ambience go a long way. Summer is just beginning, so we'll probably be back.

A friend and I met here about a year ago and had a fine time. Loved being on the deck next to an…read moreinlet where boats are docked and sailing past. Food was good. This time around, not so much. My friend liked his calamari, but the lobster roll had very little lobster. I couldn't believe how bland my fried snapper, dirty rice, onions and peppers and plantains were. Waitress was great, remembered us from last year (we played scrabble in between courses).

In a word..Amazing!! Food, staff, decor.. So creative, and…read moredelicious! Westbrooks little gem!! Try the tuna tartare on a crispy rice cake

Hands down the new best restaurant on the shoreline. Creative menu that updates seasonally,…read moreabsolutely delicious food, cosy ambiance with great music taste that's not played too loud, and very attentive friendly service. I've been several times since they opened and almost always get the salmon. What I love is that it's not always the same dish, it changes but always heavenly. The last time it had pumpernickel breadcrumbs yum! I had the faux foi gras(yay no tortured ducks) and it was not only beautiful but delicious. Then I recently tried the tofu appetizer which was equally delightful.. hope it stays on the menu a while, I love tofu done well. I've also had glazed carrots with hummus, trout, and brussel sprouts.. all top notch. Great wine selection and well made mixed drinks. Definitely my new favorite spot. You'll need a reservation for a table most days and get there early for bar seating.

Like dive bars? This one is my kind of place. Historic, authentic, warm hospitality, locals hanging…read moreout chirping about town politics, and hot dogs with the fixings. Bagged chips and peanuts complete the menu. Step back in time with a visit to this tiny pub. It's clean, safe and filled with antiques and loads of good memories for the guests and the 3 generations of the Calamari family who owns it. Plenty of street parking and parking in rear lot. Places like this are few are far between.

I went to this place 25 yrs ago. had a blast. The people were so down to earth, it was a great time…read more. glad to see it's still there.

First time coming here after visiting Lavender Pond Farm. Dog friendly outside with seating area…read more We ordered the McBarrel nachos which came with ground beef, tomato's, pickles, melted cheese and their special sauce (tasted like thousand island/big Mac sauce) We also ordered a cider but it wasn't as bubbly, tasted flat, but they were happy to swap if for a canned Down East cider I also got a plain spicy margarita. Very basic. Asked for flavoring and they have more sweeter stuff: strawberry, pomegranate Food and drinks were all out quick We were specifically looking for dog friendly places online and found an ad for "Yappy hour"; dog friendly food and drinks. Although this was an ad from last year unknowingly, we were still able to get a puppy bowl for our dog (hamburger, hotdog carrots and treats). Who I'm assuming was the owner, came out, greeted us, made some small talk and was on his way. Staff were friendly and food was good.

Stopped in after a hike in the Killingworth area. The restaurant is relatively small with bar…read moreseating and a few tables. In the warmer months, there are several picnic tables to enjoy your meal outside (this area is dog friendly too!). My friend and I sat at the bar and were lucky enough to be greeted with some live music. The bartender was friendly and attentive. The menu isn't large, but it has a good variety of food and drink options. I opted for the Cowboy Griddle Wrap with chicken and a pumpkin cider. The wrap was flavorful with cowboy caviar, avocado, and cilantro lime aioli with chicken and melted cheddar cheese. If you are in the area, it's a great spot for a quick drink and bite to eat.

Good tavern burger…read more Was passing through and was looking for something to pick up for dinner on the way to my destination. Was about a 30 minute wait on a Sunday evening which worked since I was 15 minutes away from when I called. Arrived and noticed it was next to the ice cream shop I wrote about not too long ago so pretty sure I hustled found my one, two punch for a meal sometime soon. When inside waitress / bartender got the name and said it would be a few more minutes. Bar was full. While my partner and I waited a young girl approached and was super kind enough to give us a small rubber duck (assuming a game machine somewhere in the place) which sparked a conversation which then grandma? joined followed by mom. Once good came out we said our goodbyes and off we went. As for the food, burger hit the spot. Cooked medium rare as asked, thick, and also delicious the next day cold. The girlfriend had the vegetarian panini which she was full after a couple bites and enjoyed it the following day. Reminds me of my hometown tavern; good food, lots of locals, and a place you want to come back to.

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Really friendly staff at the bar. Seems like a lot of regulars hang out here... wonderful to catch…read morea sports event at any of the tvs. Enjoyed a great burger and noticed the food other ordered all looked very good.

my server holly sat talking to somebody else for 30 minutes, waiting on my food for quite a bit…read more Also took a while to get water, Other then that great place.

If I lived by, I would eat here everyday! Edd's Place nails…read morebreakfast: the BLAT pancakes , cozy vibe. A gem!

10/10 spot! Right on the main road and such a cute cozy location with a nice view of the water!…read moreCharlie's sea dog and lobster bisque was exceptional along with the fried chicken sandwich! Before leaving we were talked in the desserts made in house just like everything else, cornbread and chocolate chip cookies did not dissapoint! The staff is very friendly and chatted with us a bit, you can definitely tell they take pride in the food and business. Will be back and cannot wait :)