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    Grotto Pub

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    empty table... nothing left.
    Keith W.

    As i was typing this i thought about taking a picture of our boiled shrimp, garlic parm wings, and crab cake sandwich...all i have is empty plates. great taste. great service (beth). great specials of the day. must try!

    Buffalo chicken salad
    Brittany C.

    This is probably my favorite restaurant in the area! My husband and I eat here at least once or twice a month. I ALWAYS get the steamed shrimp. These are huge gulf shrimp and they are steamed with onions, they are delicious! I don't think you can find shrimp of this quality anywhere in the area. Also, wings, soups, sandwiches, clams, and salad are great. Saturdays they do a great deal on a wing and shrimp combo deal. Definitely make it a point to go there if you haven't yet!

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    Dan R.

    The Grotto Pub is a great place to hang out and grab dinner and listen to a band playing. Kinda small place, but, very good foods. The waiters were pretty friendly too. They also have specials everyday. and the prices are reasonable. Old Bay wings are delish, as is the flatbread pizza! Bands play regularly, and they host Mate Myers every Tuesday. We went to see Timmys Creepshow & Tsunami Experiment.

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    2 years ago

    Great food! We enjoyed every aspect of our visit to Grotto Pub. We Highly recommend!

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    3 years ago

    Nice little place. Food is good. Hometown pub feel. Wasn't there during busy time so can't say much about that. I would go again.

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    4 years ago

    Great vibe, good service, awesome flatbread pizza and a great place to catch the game. The staff and owners do a great job all around.

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    5 years ago

    As always the food was exceptional and Alisha is the bomb. The crab stuffed shrimp was divine!

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    5 years ago

    Very delicious meal in a great local tavern. Crab dip and boneless wings are two specialty offerings

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    Was there first time will go back again was worth the drive from Middletown food was great

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    Love this place! The staff is super friendly and attentive. Cozy, comfortable, clean, awesome! If I lived here, I would be a regular.

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