Dining at The Charles felt quite refined overall, with a quiet and intimate atmosphere that's ideal…read morefor a date night. We ordered a steak and a seafood appetizer the steak was cooked well with a tender texture, though slightly on the heavier side in seasoning. The appetizer was beautifully presented and refreshing. Service was friendly, though a bit slow at times

The Charles…read more Delicious food and a great atmosphere in beautiful Old Wethersfield We love the vibe here!

Literally my favorite restaurant in all of CT…read more i just got engaged yesterday, and me and my fiancée have been coming here for years. when i was thinking of spots for engagement dinner, i knew immediately. i always love coming in here, greeted with a super cozy vibe, and a very friendly host each time, and were served almost immediately after being seated. today, our experience was no different. we went with the meatballs and steak skewers for our appetizers, and they were a home run as per usual. for our mains, i got the grilled cheese sandwich with steak inside, cooked medium rare, with fries. my fiancée got the cobb salad with steak, and poppyseed vinaigrette. absolutely incredible as to be expected, i always get the biggest smile on my face when i bite into the food here. for dessert, we got the crème brûlée, which was a blueberry flavored version today. if i could give 6 stars, i would. this place makes me so happy. i urge everyone to come try this place!

I came in late night for a bite to eat…read more Probably won't ever be back. The food was mediocre. I asked questions and the staff couldn't verify anything. Typical bar food.

Great food and good service. Very good a ray of food. Clean! Reasonable prices. I would definitely…read morecome back to this place!

I stopped by Flock & Herd with my parents on a Friday night and we were seated promptly with quick…read moreand kind service! The restaurant wasn't too crowded, but there were still a fair number of people, which was nice. There were a few specials--chicken noodle soup, meatloaf, etc that seemed tempting as well. My mom wound up getting the chicken noodle soup, and she loved it! We split the pork burnt ends appetizer. If I had known how good the pork was, I would've maybe gotten the pork belly bahn mi. I know I'll have to get that next time! Because this appetizer stole the show. I absolutely will have to get it again next time. I got the fish and chips, which were stellar! They were heavy on the fish and a little lighter on the breading than I normally expect, which was nice. The fries and coleslaw were delicious too--I really loved the fries. My dad got the wings, which he picked when he saw they make their own dry rub. Really great stuff!! Heavy on the seasoning but delicious. I'll definitely be back!

Went for lunch and unfortunately they were understaffed. Took a little while to get help, but all…read morethings considered they were as attentive as they could be. The food took a while to come out as well. It was decent, not the greatest cheese steak I've had but certainly good. Their other menu options looked good as well, lots of different options. For a "bar" I would say they are pretty good. The all wood interior is a cool vibe and I'm sure at night with a live band this place would be great.

I love the local places to eat, but this one was a bust today. Maybe it was just too early as I got…read morethere right after they opened. Ordered the French onion soup and the barbecue wings. Both were marginal at best. The French onion was lukewarm and the wings were dry almost like they were left from last night and just reheated. Looks like a nice little pub area and the waitress was nice. I have wings in my fridge that were fresher. Doubtful of a return visit.

I came here for an early dinner on a Monday with my husband and daughter. I started off with the…read moreSpeakeasy Punch - yum! - and shared the Ale House Pub Pretzels with my husband. For our entrees, I had the Nashville Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, my husband had the New England Fish & Chips, and our daughter had pasta with marinara sauce. We really liked our food! The quality and serving size was great - we had enough to enjoy the following day at home. It was also a nice surprise to find out our daughter's meal was free since it was Kid's Night. We look forward to dining here again!

They offer complimentary draft beer on your birthday. Casual stop in Portland…read more Friendly fast service and place filled with regulars.

This family puts their heart and soul into everything they cook and serve. Love them so much!…read more Make it a destination. You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic chicken parm sandwich with vodka sauce-the bread was crispy and didn't get mushy with the…read moresauce. The fries were seasoned perfectly and a great consistency. The atmosphere is gorgeous, the type of place you can sit with a group of friends on the terrace, have an Aperol Spritz and laze away a Sunday afternoon. Don't hesitate to head to Terrazza for an amazing meal, friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere!

The waitress was very attentive considering it was many people…read more The Brussels sprouts were delicious! The salmon was not dry! Just wish the appetizer menu had more great options. Although the place was packed the ambiance was still nice and relaxing.

This review is primarily about the host, Liv & manager Will…read more My family and I came to celebrate my brother in law's birthday. My sister made a 6:30 reservation in advance, fully aware it would be busy, and it was. When we arrived, the wait for walk ins was already an hour. At check in, my sister went to the host stand because her phone was having trouble checking us in. The manager on duty at the time, Will, confirmed that he checked us in manually and assured us everything was set. About ten minutes later, my sister approached the host, Liv, because she continued receiving texts about checking in and seating. She simply wanted to make sure there wasn't an issue. Liv told her we were checked in, everything was fine, and to ignore the messages. Important detail: we were a party of five plus a baby. Fast forward nearly an hour later. My niece was understandably losing patience, so I went to the host stand to ask about our table. That's when LIV told me they had texted us, we "weren't ready," and they gave our table away. Let me be clear: they were calling parties by name the entire time. Our name was never called once. And LIV was the SAME PERSON who EXPLICITLY told us to IGNORE the messages. At this point, we were obviously upset. Will and others acted confused and tried to piece together what happened, as if what we were explaining didn't make sense. Eventually, we were told that a large party was about to leave and that table would be ours. Even then, we still waited another ten minutes. Shockingly, NO ONE apologized. The only explanation offered was "miscommunication." Once seated, our server was great, genuinely the only bright spot so far. Unfortunately, when the food arrived, everything was cold. At that point, it was almost expected. Another manager later came to our table, clearly in a higher position than Will. He listened to our side, apologized, offered to remake the food, and gave us a discount. When we paid, our server informed us that an additional discount had been applied. It wasn't until I was literally walking out the door, as the last one to leave, that Will finally said, "Sorry about everything. Have a good night." At that point, it felt far too late. If they're working, count me out.

We ordered some take-out from Wood N Tap after learning from FindMeGlutenFree that the menu had…read morerecently been revamped, and the fryers are now gluten free. Super exciting. When we called in, the staff was super knowable about allergens, and assured us everything was gluten free (and tomato free). The order was ready in about 20 minutes. We tried the chicken fingers with parm fries, the buffalo chicken dip, and the mashed potatoes. The chicken fingers were a bit small on the portion, but they tasted decent. Next time I'd skip the parm and just have regular fries. The buffalo chicken dip was good. I've always loved their mashed potatoes, but I order them without the onions on top. There isn't much wow in the food, but it's decent. Their takeout boxes don't hold so well, so your food will have to be reheated- that's our problem though, not theirs. All in all, Wood N Tap has great service, and great allergen protocols, but the food is pretty average. A great spot for bar food, and exciting they have GF now. We'll likely return.

After a day event with my daughter she decided to come here for dinner and she was happy with her…read morechoice. The location was pleasant , the food was as good and was able to customize the food to her liking, I however was surprised to find my choice such a small portion, I picked shrimp scampi, the plate was big for such a small portion , Im glad we had appetizers other wise I think I would have left hungry. Our waiter needed to be called constantly, he was pleasant but absent. Overall it was a good experience.

We came here to celebrate a graduation during a very busy weekend with graduations and Mother's…read moreDay, so we completely understand that the restaurant was packed. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, attentive, and whenever something was forgotten, she immediately went to speak with the kitchen and tried to make it right. That being said, our table definitely seemed to fall into a bit of a communication dead zone. My chicken parm was forgotten, and while waiting for it the rest of my family's food got cold. They ended up sending their pasta back to be reheated, which also took a while. Our drinks were forgotten at one point as well, and our to go dessert sat waiting for a long time before anyone brought it over. The food itself was great and we still enjoyed celebrating together, but overall the experience would have been much smoother with better communication between the kitchen and staff. The perfume machine in the bathroom is a fun touch

Went with a party of 10, I made reservations and we were able to sit down on time. Service was…read morewonderful. Drinks stayed filled, and the waiter came by to make sure we didn't want any refills on any alcoholic beverages as they were being consumed. He recommended a few appetizers for the table. We got to try the chef special, garlic bread with ricotta, and calamari. All very good. As was the bread and oil that I think comes with every meal. After I heard the specials, I went with the short rib gnocchi, but the salmon with spaghetti squash was a close second. I wasn't disappointed in my dish. It was a really good size and I ended up taking half of it back with me, something tells me it's gonna be even better the next day as most Italian food is. My one regret is that I didn't order the lemon cheesecake to go. All of the desserts sounded amazing, especially the hazelnut tart, however, the lemon cheesecake is super cute and I heard from other people that have been to this restaurant before that it is delicious. Maybe next time!

The Community Room Café is a wonderful local spot. Great food, warm and friendly service, and a…read moreteam that's always attentive, polite, and genuinely welcoming. I especially enjoy the grilled chicken Brussels sprouts salad and my iced coffee to go -- always delicious. The atmosphere is perfect whether you're working, relaxing, or meeting a friend for a coffee date. They also offer a curated selection of local artisan goods -- clean‑ingredient handcrafted candles, tumblers, snacks, honey, and gifts -- which adds such a special touch to the space and highlights their focus on community. Overall, a consistently great experience.

This place is a perfect addition to Newington. Plenty of seating, just beware this venue can get…read morecrowded on the weekends. They even have fun themed beverages for different seasons, pictured is their "Lucky Charms" latte. This is a good meeting spot for friends and familes.