Mostly good burgers and dogs, great fries, nice but small location…read more Came here on the way to an event, so we opted for some lunch beforehand. This place was well reviewed, so we decided to make this the spot this time around. Ordering was done up front, but there were tables to sit at. Missus ordered while I took photos, and the food came out relatively quickly. Took pics and dug in. Sweet potato fries were the highlight. Hand cut, fried and seasoned. With ranch, they were really good. The burger and hot god were good in terms of quality and quantity. The condiments were a little overpowering though, ended up taking over a lot of the dish and really muddled the meat. The meat itself was lightly seasoned, relying on the condiments to bring the flavor. Not bad, but all elements should bring their own identity and add to a meal. The burger felt absent, and although flavorful was lacking that extra bit of salt or fat to make it truly shine. It's not bad at all, just lacking. Everything else was good, the price easily reasonable for the quality. It was just missing those finishing touches to be truly great

Great local find!! This place has amazing potential - so much care and effort went into the…read moretoppings and each bite. Unfortunately our burger patty itself was overcooked and under seasoned. The highlight for me was the sweet potato fries. Homemade and delicious!!! All the buns were toasted and buttered - perfect New England preparation. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The fast casual vibe and layout made for a perfect quick and tasty lunch on a Saturday. Highly recommend if you are in the area and looking for a hit or burger.

Let's get into some great eating guys! I ain't ever been to J Timothy's, but I was recommended…read morethis place at work when I mentioned to some co-workers I would be going to the AMC in town where I got to see the first two episodes of "Lion". Honestly, after reading the reviews, I wasn't too confident I would even be able to eke on in for dinner, but my God was I able to get in, and thank the LORD I was able to find a parking spot with such a full lot of cars! What started as a solo trip to J Timothy's became a welcome table event when fellow Yelper Angie showed up with her husband and invited me over to their table. I'm SO glad we were able to have that happen! It became one of the best post-event dinners I've had yet. It did take a bit of time to decide between the three of us, but we eventually split our checks, with me taking care of my order and Angie taking care of the rest. We had Kate as a waitress, and might I say, she was not only nice and efficient, but she was very knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful and accommodating. I immediately requested a take-out box and she delivered just like that. She was even knowledgeable on what foods and such were made in-house and what wasn't, which is honestly very impressive! Also note, we all got to have a taste of everything that came in tonight, so we got lots of food to get to! We did have the wings for our appetizers. I did the 10-wing Dirt Style Honey BBQ Gold for mine, and they got I wanna say 20(?) Buffalo wings. They were cooked to perfection, and I was able to twist the bones off the flats. Both flavors were good, but even though it could possibly be my bias talking, I did prefer my flavor of wings. I will say the Buffalo had that signature spice level there, but it didn't overpower the wing, which is awesome! Oh, and there were also the potato skins which was rated perfectly, and that tasted really good as well. For the entrees, this is why I immediately requested the box. My order was the full rack of ribs. Angie got the chicken pot pie. Usually, I don't eat pot pies, but the one Angie ordered was honestly very good. Flaky, buttery crust top, and savory filling or chicken, potatoes, peas, etc. As for my ribs, whenever I tried to cut them, all the meat kept falling off the bone! That's how you know it was cooked properly! And dear God were these ribs were delicious, succulent, and delicious! Did I mention they were delicious? The BBQ sauce was a symphony of bliss that helped make each bite of rib taste like I went to Cloud Nine! The coleslaw it came with was good, but it's not something I would say can compete with the South. But good all the same. Drinks were great too. I got the Dragon Fruit Martini(?), and that was sweet and relaxing to have after a long summer and a long drive to Plainville. Oh, and we also got dessert! Again we picked different things: Angie ordered the "Not Fried Chicken" while I went with the Key Lime Pie. Wherever these guys get their key lime pie from, keep them coming and let me know so I can get some more myself! The raspberry sauce was a great choice for accompaniment and complimented the pie nicely. And the slice was divine! The Not Fried Chicken is a very innovative idea, and it tasted good as well. I can see now why this place gets so much love. It's insane how good this place is in just about every aspect! The sink did take a bit to learn, but that was about my only criticism, other than that this place easily gets 5 stars from me, and I am so glad to have had this dinner with Angie and meet her husband. #KeepYelping

A friend of mine took me here for lunch after church during a recent visit to CT. The interior was…read morerustic, comfortable, and spacious with 2 levels. We chose booth seating on the 2nd floor, which was cozy, and boasted a cool view of the downstairs area. For my beverage, I chose the Cherry mocktail, which was oh so fizzy, refreshing, and a nice mix of sweet and tart. We shared the Chili Dirt Wings and Fried Calamari. The Wings were fried twice and generously sauced. They were satisfyingly crispy and full of bold flavor with a bit of a kick. The Fried Calamari was light and crunchy. I had a tough time selecting my entree, but finally went with Taverne Grilled Meatloaf. This dish consisted of beef and pork meatloaf, loaded mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The Meatloaf was cooked perfectly on the char-broiler, giving it a slightly smoky taste and bit of caramelization, then smothered in a tomato glaze. Meatloaf was delightfully tender and well seasoned. Loaded Mashed Potatoes was mouthwatering, covered in melty cheese, bacon, and scallions. Veggies included carrots, zucchini, squash and had a great consistency, adding a fresh element to the dish. For dessert, I had to get one of my favorites: Sticky Toffee Pudding. Their version was a moist, dense sponge Bundt cake with caramel sauce. It was decent, but overly sticky sweet even for me. Service was solid. Our waitress was welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything came out in a timely manner. If I return, I would want to try the Shepherd's Pie, Boneless Braised Short Ribs, or Pierogies and Kielbasa.

This was our first time visiting and we will definitely return. Staff was friendly and attentive;…read morethe order was correct and arrived in a reasonable time; and the food was delicious! My patty melt was very good and the beef patty was hand-formed. Very happy with the experience.

Me and the missus went to this diner and were impressed by the value of the meals. The food was…read moregreat. The service was what you would expect of a good restaurant. The ambiance was okay. We have to go back. This was my first time.

Nice gathering place to spend time enjoying a full range of Tavern Dishes, many with an Italian…read moreflare. Our two friends enjoyed couple saucy vodka pasta's one with breaded veal. My wife dove into a seafood medley. This old toadstool enjoyed a Turkey Bacon stacked high, accompanied by a (healthy) serving of fresh fries. Our servers, were a distracted with a long table of twenty enjoying their gathering. We enjoyed watching the UConn Ladies Steam Roll another challenger.

This place surprised me, the food was delightful and our server was incredibly attentive. Good…read morevalue for the portion sizes. The vibe of the place had me a bit confused, the menu wasn't quite giving sports bar but there are TVs everywhere and people were getting very into the game on screen. That was the only confusing bit. Overall a nice spot for the area and an impressive menu.

My friend use to frequent Frankies often and told me I had to give it a try. Frankies is like an…read moreAll American food joint so you can get things like burgers, hotdogs, fries, etc.. It has a cool diner vibe and the staff were friendly. I got the qrt pd Burger and fries. The burger was huge lol and tasty. I would stop by again to try something else. Overall, its a cool spot.

I used to go to the Bristol location all the time when I was little, but it's been over a decade,…read moreand what a mistake it was to wait that long. Amazing!!!! Friendly staff, well staffed (which is not something you see too often nowadays). I love the more modern feel, and of course the faint Frankie statue. The food was amazing, restaurant was clean, plenty of seating. My boyfriend got a hot dog with peppers and onions with steak fries. I got a grilled cheese and curly fries(same as I used to get a child lol, I was feeling nostalgic) He also got a soda and I got a water, all of this for around $22-23 About the same price (maybe a few dollars more) if we had gone to a regular fast food chain, but def worth the extra money. Plus I always love supporting a local business. It was also great to see they even had some of the old arcade games to play for free, I wanted to play but didn't, because all I'm thinking of is people eating with their hands and then touching the controls with unclean hands, maybe it's just the post covid era Only recommendation I have would be to have a hand sanitizer near the game. Such an amazing place!

We had to go to Bristol for a Christmas light show last week. We were starving! We stopped at…read moreSmashburger. The food was awesome! We had burgers, fries and shakes. The cashier was so sweet! The store was clean, spacious and bright.

Wanted to have a burger for lunch and decided to stop by Smashburger. There is a lot of parking as…read morethere are many other restaurant chains near by. The employee in the front was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I always had it to go or order on uber eats and it always been okay. This time we had some errands to run and decided to eat in. I do like how they give you a number and you can find a seat. Then they would bring your meal to the table. Not sure if I came on a good day or if it just better fresh and hot, but the burger was delicious. Nice and juicy the way I like my burger. I will come back for my next burger craving.

We were craving some burgers and have not been to a five guys in years…read more We did 2 cheeseburgers, Cajun fries and two shakes. The burgers were amazing, I struggled to eat the whole thing, I forgot they did double patties. The fries were disappointing as they were not Cajun, they were also not crispy. We ate there, I should have said something but it was so busy, didn't want to complain. The shakes were on point.

Service was fine, burgers were great, but (and this is probably true for all of the restaurants…read morenow) they have shrinkflationed their fries. For nine dollars I got what basically amounted to what used to be a small order. Not sure I'll be going back to Five Guys anywhere again.

I love the interior decor here!…read more Ive been here a few times and have never been disappointed. My food is always great and I obviously have to get a milkshake every time! The wait staff has always been attentive, kind and even able to answer questions I may have.

Came a few weeks ago for my four year old son's birthday…read more When I got there my mom had already ordered the pulled pork baked potato. It looked really good and she mentioned her friend always got the buffalo chicken baked potato so I got that. Potato was a bit undercooked, basic buffalo sauce and a couple of frozen chicken fingers. It was topped with cheddar and sour cream - some blue cheese in there would have been nice. I wouldn't order this dish again. My son had the Mac and cheese which was good. Both my wife and daughter got the chicken penne vodka which was really really good. My son loved, even if he was a bit scared of, the cupcake with the sparkler. Would definitely come back, just ordering something different next time. Other people's burgers looked great.

We tried to go to a nearby restaurant but it was packed; instead, we stumbled upon this place and…read morewas pleasantly surprised. This CT chain first opened in Hartford in1936. They also have a location in Glastonbury and one that closed recently in Avon. They serve Italian fare; to name a few, pasta, pizza, chicken parm, and more. My family and I had dinner at this location (Plainville). The service and food were fantastic. The portions were huge and the flavors were on point. I love the complimentary bread basket; it was soft and abundant. I had the bbq brick oven wings and they were so delicious; juicy and flavorful. My family also enjoyed their food. In the end, yes we will definitely be back. No pics because my phone died and I lost all my pics :-(.

A solid 3.5 stars. Maybe they were short staffed, but we waited a while to be seated and the…read morehostess was less than enthusiastic to do so. Then we waited quite a while for drinks...and starters...and mains... The meatball sliders were great, though. The sausage grinder was just so-so and doused in coarse black pepper. I tasted some of my husband's chicken Philly and I'd probably order that next time.

Simply the best! Several options in town but this is the best in tow. worth a 5 min wait when they…read moreare busy, you won't regret it!!

My husband isn't exactly a hot dog guy. So I got a sideways look when I suggested that we try this…read moreplace out for lunch....but after our meal, he said that he'd never had a specialty hot dog before and really enjoyed this! How could you not like this place?! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and an awesome menu. We tried the reuben dog, taco dog and guilty pleasure dog with the Cajun fries. Dogs are messy but fun.... loved the taco dog! Cajun fries were too salty but appreciate that they are made in house! (Wish they had sweet potato fries with a fun dipping sauce though!) Can't wait to go back and try more creations!