This place is great. We went with 3 little kids and 4 adults. Music was a little loud but it is a…read moretavern after all. We liked their fancy restaurant Saltbrick Prime so much, we had to give this a try and it did not disappoint. They give you popcorn while you order your food, pretty cool and different. The garlic bread that we ordered was meh and the chili was not my favorite but pretty much everything else tasted very good. Service was great too and management here is great. Overall score 8.6/10

I stopped by Lockworks Tavern on a Friday after work, craving something really good to kick off the…read moreweekend and it definitely hit the spot. I originally planned to sit at the bar since I was dining solo, but it was packed for happy hour (always a good sign). I ended up in the dining room instead, and honestly, it worked out great. Service was quick and attentive from the start. My server, Christina, checked in on me several times without being overbearing, and I really appreciated how often my water was refilled especially since I skipped alcohol this visit. For food, I went all in: a dozen oysters, bang bang shrimp bao buns, and salmon sushi rolls. I finished with the crème brûlée cheesecake (which I already knew I loved from their sister restaurant). Standouts for me were the oysters, the bao buns, and that cheesecake absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls were fresh and flavorful, just a bit oversized for that perfect bite. Overall, a great experience with solid food and attentive service. I'll definitely be back maybe next time I'll snag a bar seat!

The food was excellent! Not what I. Would expect from a bar/restaurant…read more The menu is Southern influenced. The Fried Green Tomatoes is large enough to share. And the Corned Beef was so tender and delicious. Definitely recommend for the food and the staff was attentive. And, the price was right!!!

Incredible! Came on a Tuesday and had wonderful spicy deviled eggs and mac and cheese w added on…read moregrilled and fried chicken. Keri was so great!!!

Service and vibes are great in here, I feel like I'm at a bar in a town in Connecticut, not at all…read morein the airport. Had such a nice time to kick off my trip, thank you!

Comfortable, pleasant service, roomy, great selection of cooler drinks which was unexpected for an…read moreairport bar. Check it out if you have some downtime prior to flight!

This cocktail bar feels like it belongs in NYC and is always a good stop in Branford. They have a…read morewonderful cocktail menu but can also make you pretty much anything you want. I haven't had their food but would love to try it in the future. Bonus points for nights where they have live music!

I went to this place for the first time for a birthday party so I'm not sure how accurate this…read morereview will be. It was a bit smaller than I was expecting but the place was cute inside. I will say the drinks were strong (at least to me). I felt like the service was lacking a bit as it took a while for myself and those at my table to get our drinks. To be fair, we were with a birthday party of easily 30-40 people and it looked like we only had the one waitress taking all of our orders so that could be why the service was slow. We had food but it was catered from a restaurant so I can't speak to how their bar food is. I would try them again on a normal night just to see how it is without all the birthday party madness going on.

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

I thought I found a real gem...first time my husband and I found it. We had cocktails and made many…read morepurchases ( rings, candles, food). I also ordered a ring from the owner. Have been a customer at least 4 times. Recently brought my best friend from NY. Owner didn't know who I was ( understandable) many people frequent the store. But I was mortified in front of my friend when the owner admitted to not knowing who I was, then when I explained, I was quickly dismissed. Guess it's true what they say, middle aged woman are invisible. Word to the wise ( or in this case, the shop owner...) FAKE IT. when I customer frequently visits your place of business make them feel good, remembered or at least like a human being.

I have been here a couple of times and enjoyed the experience. The service is great even when the…read moreplace is busy. The seaside decor and outside patio provides a backdrop for a fresh seafood experience. Oysters from the raw bar were perfectly opened. I also tried the short rib and Swiss grilled cheese sandwich for lunch with duck fat potatoes which was delicious. They have a few beers on tap including their own Anchor lager brewed for them by Dudleytown Brewery.

Great addition to the neighborhood. For the most part we've really enjoyed the food, and service…read morehas been great with an owner that clearly cares. The only misses have been the brunch, which was pretty lackluster, and some of the pricing seems a little steep for what you get. For example, quite like the salmon they do, but not for nearly $40. If the pricing was a little more competitive, we'd go more often.

Really nice ambiance to sit by the water and distress. Food was fantastic ! I reccomend the whole…read morefish entree! Servers are awesome and really accommodating !

If I could give 10 stars I would do it easily. The food and the service were exceptional. I had the…read moreshrimp served over polenta. My girlfriend had the whole fried dorade which she absolutely loved. For dessert we had the angel food cake and it was absolutely delicious. The service at this restaurant was exceptional just like the food. Lastly the restaurant had magnificent views, they have a deck where you can get some really great water views. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

I'm so happy we found this restaurant. It's located within a boat storage etc. idk but we were…read morehappy we found it. The restaurant is on the small side. But they have outdoor tables which would be awesome on a good day. We arrived at 3:30 so we had a little bit of a long wait since there was only one waiter. The food was good. We will be returning again.

Nellie's Waterfront Bar & Grill is the kind of place people go for the location and atmosphere as…read moremuch as the food. Sitting by the water gives the restaurant a laid back, summer seafood spot feel that makes it easy to enjoy your time there. That said, if you're looking for a restaurant with a wide variety of seafood options or more creative seafood preparations, this probably isn't the place to go. We started with the chips and guacamole appetizer, which tasted good, but the portion size was pretty small for the price. The raw little neck clams were one of the highlights of the meal, very fresh, clean tasting, and exactly what you'd want from a seafood spot. For entrées, the cod sandwich was surprisingly solid. It was a nice size, fairly priced, and felt like one of the better values on the menu. The ahi tuna wrap was also good overall, but it felt like it was missing a stronger or more flavorful dressing to really bring everything together. The lobster roll was decent, but for the price, there simply wasn't enough lobster in it to justify the cost. Overall, there were definitely some enjoyable parts of the meal, especially the fresh shellfish and the waterfront atmosphere. The biggest downside was the pacing of service, as there were long waits between dishes throughout the meal. Still, for a casual waterfront stop with straightforward seafood options, Nellie's delivers a decent experience.

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!

Another great happy hour at 80 Proof!! The wings, spinach artichoke dip, Barracuda Mac & Cheese,…read moreNachos, short rib tacos, and chicken tacos were all great, as usual!! Sonia knows how to pick top notch staff!! We were happy to see Keith, the host with the most, back for a cameo!! He's only back for the next three weekends, so get there soon before he heads back to Europe. When you go, ask for Carissa as she's the best!! She waitresses and bartends, so either way, she takes care of you with exceptional service!! The restaurant can get extremely busy and vibrant on the weekend, so it's best to make a reservation.

This past weekend, I went to 80 Proof with friends. It was a late nite visit. NH was busy , we had…read moregone after a show and we were lucky to find a table for a big group. I must say we had a great time! It was great vibes. They had a DJ playing some good music that had us singing and dancing in our seats. Great crowd too. Usually my phone eats first but this time I did! I had ordered chicken tacos. It was an order of 3. It was perfect. Not too heavy! We just had missed Happy Hour eats but that's ok! All of us enjoyed our drinks and food. I ordered a pear and Thyme mocktail and it was refreshing! I'd have to say I wouldn't mind going back ! Chill vibes, good music , crowd and pretty good food.