We had a dinner reservation for 6pm and sports simulator reservation for 7-8pm on a Saturday…read more No table was ready for ready for 6pm, and our drink orders weren't taken until about 6:15. We were a party of ten. I ordered a mojito, and was informed that there was no white rum available, so I just ordered another cocktail. When it came time to order dinner, I ordered the half chicken, only to be told that they were out of that, too, so I ordered a Cobb salad with steak. The food and drink were okay. Several appetizers were ordered; one order of nachos never arrived, we were told there was no calamari about 30 minutes after putting in our order. A couple of the meals were not eaten because they just weren't good. We had to ask for water and ask for utensils. Our waitress was nice, but overall, everything seems to be extremely disorganized, careless and overwhelmed. I would not return unless someone wanted to celebrate something and they wanted to go there.

"Got you on my mind but it's not enough Give me stadium…read morelove" (Carly Rae Jepsen) Anyone remember the old Farmington Marriott on Farm Springs Road, just off the Fienemann Road exit on I-84? Well, the Marriott is long gone- replaced by a glitzy ultra-modern apartment complex. And on the first floor of that apartment complex is a sports bar unlike any sports bar I've ever seen. Stadium XV brings the neighborhood sports bar to a whole new level. It has the expected big screen TVs, and we saw three broadcasts featuring soccer, golf and ESPN. But what really differentiates Stadium XV is their variety of interactive multi-sport simulated games. Want to kick a real soccer ball at a life-sized video goalie? Want to take a few at bats against a fire balling pitcher? Want to swing a real golf club on a video golf course? You can also kick a football field goal, play disk golf or footgolf. We even heard there is a Zombie Hunt option! The sports themed space is gorgeous and accented with stadium seats and scoreboards. And the various menus are awesome. When we walked in, we were greeted by the manager Dana, who gave us a personal tour of the restaurant and the new common areas of the apartments. Dana raved about their Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Wings, so we included both in our order. For lunch, we hopped from the regular menu to their version of a Happy Hour menu, named "Pre-Game" to match their sports theme. We went with both of Dana's recommendations from the regular menu -8 wings for $15 and the Brussels Sprouts for $14. Then we jumped to the Happy Hour menu for calamari at $7. The jumbo wings are brined for 48 hours before dry roasting and can be ordered in five styles - Buffalo, Korean BBQ, House BBQ, Hot Honey, and Garlic Parmesan. Wings are served with house-made ranch or blue cheese. We went with four Korean BBQ and four Garlic Parmesan. The KBBQ wings were mine, and I was very satisfied with them. Two huge drumettes and two flats slathered in an addictive barbecue sauce. They were fantastic. And so were the Brussels Sprouts- roasted and tossed in a house-made maple dijon glaze with ground pistachios, goat cheese and fresh herbs. Outstanding. And then there was my calamari, one of my favorite (but tricky to execute) bar foods. I say tricky because I've been disappointed so many times with pale, soggy, chewy, limp noodle versions. But my Sweet Lord, these were great. Well-cooked to a golden crunch, zero traces of oil, and big giant pieces in a big giant portion. Just between you and me, this $7 Happy Hour choice is a GD steal. Our server Jenna was fantastic, as were our interactions with Dana who showed us around the restaurant's private rooms after our meal. Private parties are definitely on their radar, in fact they were setting up for two holiday parties last night. Our delicious lunch ran just $38.64 before tip, and we took home half the Brussels and Calamari. The wings never had a chance to escape their serving dish. Oh, and there's even more good news because they'll be adding a Weekend Brunch to their dining options in the New Year. Thank you, Dana and Jenna, for a great lunch at an amazing new venue. See ya for Brunch in 2025.

This bar can get pretty packed , and generally has some good deals for food and drinks but when we…read morewent for our kickball/wiffleball league it was absolute chaos. Parking fills up on popular nights. They seemed very understaffed, with only 1-2 bartenders for a packed outdoor area. The kitchen did not seem to be able to keep up with the demand, though I do feel like we should've been warned that food would take an hour when ordering if it were that backed up. I went back to check on my food twice , the second time being at an hour and 15 minutes since I placed the order , with people who ordered after both getting their food first and finishing before I received mine at all. After I finally got my food I had to wait additionally to ask for condiments and waited 10 minutes after asking the bartender if I could close my card while others who came after me both ordered more drinks and paid first. The bartenders did offer us a drink on the house to try to help, though when I finally got my food it was 10pm. I probably would not order food again. They were also out of all ciders . This bar can be fun for its outside games but i would pickup food elsewhere first .

The food here is genuinely great and the cook is always fantastic, that part has never changed…read more This used to be my favorite bar, and we've recommended it to so many friends over the years. Unfortunately, the overall experience has gone downhill. During our most recent visit, the bartender called me names, and the owner's son -- who was clearly intoxicated -- was extremely rude. Mind you, we are very generous tippers and have been coming here for over 10 years. When we were cashing out we heard the bartender say "I'm going to charge her card for a 20% tip" It was disappointing and uncomfortable to say the least. It's also very concerning how often visibly intoxicated customers are overserved and then allowed to drive away. It doesn't feel safe or responsible. I won't be giving them my business again anytime soon, I highly suggest you order food to-go or find another restaurant.

Had plans to go to another place nearby, but they had a long wait when we arrived so my parents,…read morewho had been here before, suggested this instead. It seemed perfect at first. Lots of good options on the menu, clean and well decorated, and our party of 6 was immediately sat at 6 on a Saturday night. Service was very slow and the food came out in waves. The waitress said they got slammed and while it had gotten busier, they seemed like they were filled a normal amount and let's be honest it was a Saturday night, it's when a restaurant should be at its busiest. We had a number of mehs about the food but these were the main ones. My mom's salmon salad came out significantly after everyone else's and included a few items she'd asked for on the side. She did say the salmon itself was excellent. My wife and I both ordered truffle fries but neither came with them (not sure if we were charged or not). I'd ordered a side of blackberry bbq sauce that sounded excellent but it never materialized and it seemed too bothersome to ask. My Bodega Chopped Cheese sandwich was absolutely terrible. I can allow for some creative freedom in cooking but it was terrible execution. A dry hamburger patty cooked in full cut into a few chunks, and thrown on a massive roll with a slice of raw cheese over it. I've been wanting to try these for years and there were no photos of this dish on here, had I seen it I would have ordered something else. Maybe we caught them on a bad night or ordered wrong and I hate leaving negative reviews, but I don't think I'll be coming back.

We recently moved close by and have stopped here after work a couple times now- bartenders have…read morebeen friendly, there's darts (2 boards) and pool (1 table). Decent beers, decent cheese curds, decent wings ($1 per wing on Wednesdays). Planning on coming back soon for a Tuesday trivia night and trying some more wing flavors. One of the times we went an amateur dart league group was there so that was fun to watch while chilling at the bar. The people next to us got some sliders that looked tasty so I'd like to try those also. No complaints so far!

This place is a restaurant that stays in business due to habit not good food. It's kinda like the…read moretourist traps that stay in business because of the location. It is a sports bar with beer, that'll do it. The pizza though was soggy and light on the ingredients. I won't be returning. The service was great .. Tater tots were good.

There are different kinds of good service. There's the kind that makes sure everything goes…read moresmoothly so that all of your expectations are met. But there's also the kind of good service, where a restaurant handles an issue very well so that everyone feels good about it. I've eaten in the TJ's space before, but this was my first time eating at TJ's. There's a nice bar on one side. Comfortable seating. Pool table. TV's. There's a restaurant dining room on the other side. I sat at the bar for a recent weekday lunch. I ordered Fish & Chips. After I did, I said "could I also get a side of beer cheese?"Because I like good beer cheese and I thought I would dip the fries in the beer cheese. My server said, "you want chips with the beer cheese?" I thought he meant that they would come with the beer cheese. So I said yes. After 5 minutes or so, a medium size bowl of beer cheese and a huge plate of chips arrived. I said "Wow. This is a huge order." I knew I wouldn't be able to finish all of this and eat the Fish and Chip. Both the beer cheese and house chips were above average. The beer cheese was a medium thick liquid, but it also had stretchy strands of cheese. A mild beer flavor. The chips were well seasoned and crisp. I ate more than I intended and then pushed the plate aside. My server after a few minutes said, "are you all set?" And I said "well I'm still waiting for the Fish and Chips." He looked confused. After a couple of minutes of level setting, he apologized and said that he didn't hear me say Fish and Chips, but he would ask the kitchen to make it as soon as possible. This was a good first step, but I responded that I was working at home and was running out of time and I asked that he just cancel the order. He asked if he could take the chips and beer cheese off my bill. Another good step. I said, "That's really not necessary. I enjoyed them and I'm happy to pay for them." He said, "Let me get my manager." A couple of minutes later, his manager came over and she insisted that they were going to comp my order. I let her know that I didn't think that was necessary, but she comped it nonetheless. So I left a $5 tip, and I departed with good feelings about TJ's. Mistakes happen. But how you handle them says a lot about your character. I'll try TJ's again soon. 4 Stars

A stop in before the Billy show!! Was the place to BE!! Loved the live music, incredible pizzas,…read moreloaded fries are a MUST and yummy dranks. The vibe is hitting {{*.*}}

Went to West Harford Location. Was told the Smash Burger was the bomb...I've had better burgers at…read morea church picnic. Bun was like the ones you get on sale going into BigY for (2 for 69 cents). Fries were limp...probably frozen fries baked not fried. Was told no additions to burger...hard stop. Maybe pizza is better...looks good, but chances they're using inferior ingredients on that too. Server sweet and attentive. Ambiance - has potential to be a cool place, but for me if the food is terrible, not the place to go when there are so many options in West Hartford Center. Here's hoping that they step up the food.

I've lived in West End Hartford, for over a year and never made my way to the Spigot until…read morerecently. I love it. The patio is awesome and relaxing and the inside is very welcoming and chill. Definitely a great place to hangout and catch up with a friend on a quiet day. The staff are awesome and very in-tune with their guests and it seems like there is a strong group of regulars that frequent the bar. I definitely can see myself becoming more active there and bringing friends along. I got a bit confused at first thinking there would be some simple food options there since it's called Spigot CAFE, but no food unless from a food truck, if one is available. Good to know!

No frills bar. We come here for trivia night on Tuesdays…read more Food is not available except for chips. I've seen people bring in their own food from different places. Have a lot of beer on tap. If you want a fancy drink --- just no. Bartenders are awesome! Wonderful neighborhood vibey place. Love it here.

Had the honor to work the opening day of the Fifa World Cup that was at the Back Nine Tavern. I…read moregave out samples of the Modelo Mexican beer along with swag for the fifa World Cup. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. I didn't get to try the food but the sandwich's look amazing and large portions. The customers that came were previously playing golf or just came in for happy hour during my hours I was there. It was a very hot day and the golfers came in after their game for a quick cold one.

Walking into Nice Back Tavern, there isn't a host stand, so you kind of have to catch the attention…read moreof a server...but once you do, they're super welcoming. We were offered a choice of sitting inside or outside, and since it was a beautiful day, we chose the patio with a great view of the golf course. Definitely a win! I started with a lemonade mojito, and wow! it was refreshing and strong. One drink in and I was already feeling it (in the best way). We shared the fried mozzarella medallions, which were crispy, cheesy, and honestly better than the usual mozzarella sticks. Their house-made marinara sauce was the perfect dip. It was rich and flavorful. I was in the mood for a grinder, so I went with the Philly cheesesteak. It was packed, delicious, and super satisfying. I've heard their pizza is a must-try, so I'm already planning my next visit to give that a shot. Service was great and our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout. Overall, a great vibe, tasty food, and strong drinks. Can't wait to come back!

Forgot to take pics, but great waitress and service. We ordered ice tea, Cobb salad and fish &…read morechips. Both were great! Our friends both had the bourbon sirloin steak and loved it so we will try that next time. It looked amazing too!

I placed an order for delivery by Door Dash. I got the fish and chips for myself, the fish was over…read morecooked... it was dry. Also ordered a blackened chicken salad that they forgot the salad dressing for. I called to complain about the omission of the salad dressing and was told it was the packers fault and that there was nothing to be done about it. There was no attempt to try to make it right. So disappointing! Apparently they don't care enough to check to make sure that the orders are correct before sending them out the door.

Great place!!!! I bring our Girls Night dinner here ever few weeks.. we love the Happy Hour!!!…read moreDefinitely great place.. The pizza is still just like the original Arch from when we were kids!!!

I ordered a grinder on three different occasions and they are cold and they never put on the…read moreroasted peppers they say come with the grinder! Not going back!

Smoked wings - Kitchen Sink - Extra crispy Best wings I've…read morehad in a very long time. THE FLAVOR WAS INCREDIBLE. Juicy wings. Will be back asap

I have been to Beachland Tavern twice. Once, I met friends for a drink during Happy Hour. More…read morerecently, I visited to try the famous Kitchen Sink wings. This review is based upon both those experiences. I'll start with the wings. People have been telling me for years that I needed to try the Kitchen Sink wings at Beachland Tavern . I finally made it, and I'm legit mad at myself for waiting. The Kitchen Sink wings are one of my favorite new-to-me flavors in recent years. They give you an option of a smoked wing or a more traditional wing prep. I couldn't resist the smoked, and you really tasted the smoke flavor. I assume they finished them in the fryer because the wings still had a good outer texture. The sauce was tangy, with a bit of heat and a bit of sweet. Amazing. They'll tell you the components of the Kitchen Sink sauce if you ask, but I don't want to ruin it for people who may want to guess. Don't wait like I did. When I went for a drink at Happy Hour, I had a good time with my friends. It wasn't especially busy. Also, I didn't think they had a top tier craft beer selection. I loved the wings. Happy hour was overall pretty good. 4.25 Stars