My family came here for dinner after a day at the casino, and it was a nice spot that gave us a…read moregood meal. Waitstaff were kind and attentive. No issues there! Our waitress checked in on us and gave us good food recommendations. Definitely a plus! When I went to use the bathroom, they were completely out of soap. This was kind of a major issue for me. When someone else went to the bathroom, they saw the men's bathroom was also out of soap. This is unacceptable! We mentioned it to staff but they didn't seem to do anything with that. One kind member of staff had some extra soap and let us use it, which helped a lot. But still, not something that should happen. And both bathrooms being out makes me feel like this wasn't a last second issue. The food was good, I enjoyed my shepards pie. The chicken pot pie looked and tasted great, it was definitely a hit! Overall, good service and good food, I'm happy we stopped here for dinner. Hopefully the bathroom has soap next time.

my food was great for the fish with jasmine rice but my husband's wings wasn't…read moregood and he has probs afterwards let's just say we stayed in the hotel for a while :(

We went during vacation, so we thought it would be a little crazy, but it wasn't at all. We walked…read morein and I obviously expected a sports bar.It wasn't as sports bar as I thought it was going to be. The kids got a really cute menu where they could color a shoe. The hamburger that my son had,he enjoyed. I had the chicken Alfredo pasta and it was very good and I was expecting it not to be because I don't really like blackened but it was not even spicy at all. It was very good. They had a small little celebration for my son, where they brought out a little cake and our waitress was pretty good. I would definitely be back

All around great dining experience! Drinks and food were excellent and a great cheat meal. They had…read moremultiple screens to check out the games while dining. Very laid back and burgers was cooked to perfection. Service was quick and attentive.

Amy and I went at the Blackbird Tarven. We ordered two burgers and fries. I had Buffalo blue burger…read morewith bacon, lettuce, Buffalo sauce, and cheese. Burger looks a good taste and fries too. The staff is really friendly, funny, and fun.

Very unfortunate that I have to write this review because I was expecting something very different…read more This sadly has been my worst restaurant experience in years. We had tickets at eight for Haunting at the Ridge about three minutes away. After looking at the menu, we decided to come here for dinner. I was very excited because of all the great menu options. The service was terrible from the start all around. We arrived at 6:15. There was two people in front of us. The hostess acknowledged us, but never took our name. A few minutes later, other people started coming in and she started taking their names and asking them if they wanted to sit outside. She never gave us that option. One of the people came in and started to debate whether or not they wanted to wait 20 minutes. She told them "You can stay or go, it doesn't matter to me." I should have known right there to leave. We were seated at 6:30 which was not a bad wait. 6:45 our orders were taken. Our waitress did not come back to the table one time after bringing our drinks. Never checked on us, never let us know what was going on with the food. She came back at 7:28 with our appetizer. We asked her how long would it take for the rest of our food. She apologized and said it would be another 20 to 25 minutes. I didn't understand how burgers take over an hour to make. We canceled the rest of the order. I was excited about the hotdog. Another letdown. It was cold when I got it and the chili on top had no flavor. I'm not even sure if it was deep-fried. Definitely not worth the $14.50 price. I will say the fries were very good. They were the only bright spot of the night. They have a lot to offer, but I would never come back here due to my experience.

Horrible! No staff! Ordered appetizers... house chips (ruffles chips) added to the fryer…read more Horrible greasy chips. Not made from potatoes, literally opened an over the counter bag of chips and threw in the fryer.. ordered nachos with chicken. Chicken microwaved. Hard as a rock... could not chew. Disappointed...also arrived at 5pm (sign on door states they open at 5pm) but still waited 15 minutes to get service. My friend and I were the only customers... disgusting. Waste of money!!

The actual staff that works there are really nice people. The owner however is a like a gross, old…read morepiece of used toilet paper you find on your bathroom floor.

The correct address is 234 Spencer St. in Manchester, CT…read more This place just opened on September 6! It is rare Jamaican bistro. It is a cross between a restaurant and a night club. The music (piped in with commercials) is a big louder than you would expect, but this is really a lounge type of atmosphere. The decor is truly amazing. The colors are a big highlight. Get a load of the shot names. Did you see the lounge chair? The bottle display is amazing. I'm sitting down at the bar. These chairs are soft and comfy. The place is designed for you to stay a while. For my first drink, I'm having a Bedroom Bully. It is made with tequila, rum, Simply Lemonade, Blueberry-infused Syrup, lime juice and Triple Sec. Nice presentation! Nice glassware. I like the blueberries mixed in there. The lime wheel is just perfect. The taste is amazing! The straw is biodegradable. For my first food item, I'm having a beef pattie and coco bread. A Jamaican patty is a savory hand pie that originated in Jamaica. It's a semicircular pastry that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell. The fillings can include seasoned ground beef, pork, lamb, lobster, shrimp, cheese, chicken, and ackee. The spices come from a melding of flavors in Jamaica. The East Indian indentured servants of the colonials added cumin and curries and enslaved Africans gave depth with the addition of cayenne pepper. This is delicious! It is warm, soft and spicy like it should be. Coco bread is a Jamaican bread made from flour, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and coconut milk. The coconut milk gives the bread a tropical flavor and a uniquely Caribbean sensibility. Coco bread is buttery, slightly sweet, and firm on the outside and soft on the inside. It's often split in half and stuffed with a Jamaican patty or other filling to make a sandwich. This is a bread that is very easy to eat. I'm impressed! For my next drink, I'm having a Henny Island. This is made with tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, pineapple, passion fruit and a Hennessy floater. Wow! This one is much stronger than the last drink! I'm guessing it's the Hennessy on top. This has a fantastic taste! For my entree, I'm having the Snappa n'Tings. This is streamed snapper cooked down in a coconut sauce with shrimp, okra, corn and pumpkin. Pumpkin? It is served with water crackers. A water cracker (Commonwealth English) or water biscuit (American English) is a type of savoury cracker. They are thin, hard and brittle, and usually served with cheese or wine. Originally produced in the 19th century as a version of the ship's biscuit, water biscuits continue to be popular in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, with the leading brands (Carr's and Jacob's) selling over seventy million packets a year. Water biscuits are also popular in Chile. Wow! Look at this dish! It is steaming hot! Lots of lemon slices! This is a rare occasion to enjoy some shrimp. There a lot of bones so beware. For my final drink, I'm having a Toxic. This is made with Diplomatico Reserva Patron, Aperol, lime juice and Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur. Definitely a strange combination. I am christening the bottle of patron! This is served in a globular, plastic glass. That is incredibly original! It's strong and has a very unique taste! I have never experienced a taste quite like this! When you drink it, it bubbles in the middle! You need to be patient here. Drinks take a bit longer to make as well as their unique Dine In Jamaican Menu but you will NOT be disappointed! For dessert, I'm having the Cake of the Day (which changes weekly). I should not be having this (cheese cake) but oh well...OMG! It is great!

Rocking! I randomly went for takeout, I ordered the jerk…read morechicken with rice/cabbage/plantains... no complaints. Everything had flavor. They are not stingy with the plantains lol. Nice portions for everything else as well. I also had the rum punch while I waited. I'll be back.

We came to fire at the Ridge after a day full of skiing down the slopes. There is a short wait as…read morethere were many reservations for the day, but we were able to get in and sat near the bar area. We started off with Midnight Kiss and Lovebird Martini. The drinks were OK. I would give them about a 3.5 out of 5. Nothing special but tasted like bottom shelf alcohol. We ordered the clam chowder, which was a creamy New England style with a lot of celery. We got the chicken cutlet sandwich that came with truffle fries. Everything was really good after a day of exertion. The ciabatta bun was kind of hard, but other than that, no complaints about the food. The servers were friendly in quick to come around and make sure everything was good

This place is located on the ski resort. So it's so convenient if you're going skiing /…read moresnowboarding and had a long day and just want to unwind . I Came here after a long day of skiing on the mountain. Staff got us right in with no reservations. Not to mention it was Valentine's Day. So We ordered 2 Cocktails to start. Lovebird Martini which included Vodka, peach tree, cranberry juice and pineapple juice for $12 Midnight Kiss Vodka, blackberry purée and champagne for $10 They were both good . For food we enjoyed the clam chowder for and Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Fried chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, hot cherry pepper mayo, American cheese, sourdough bread for $16. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly.

I identified The Hop Knot as one of the CT spots hosting a miracle pop up. I was surprised I had…read morenever heard of it because it's a Craft Pretzel and Beer Bar, and that's a unique concept for CT. They have pretzels with dips, gourmet stuffed pretzels, pretzel sandwiches, wings, tenders and fish and chips. The bar was decorated for Christmas and they were serving special holiday drinks in fun Christmas themed mugs. I had the Christmasaurus in a red ceramic dinosaur and my wife had a Butter Rum Mocktail in a winking Santa mug. My drink was tasty and the mugs were fun. We bought a couple of the fun mugs to go. A person who I believe was the owner and the chef, was wearing a Christmas sweater and obviously loves the Christmas theme. Our server who doubled as the bartender was a bit more stoic about the theme. LOL. The food was generally good. It seemed like the pretzels may have picked up another aroma from the kitchen while the pretzels were cooking, because they had a slight aftertaste. Manageable, but not ideal. The pretzels looked great and had good texture. The beer cheese dip and mustard dip were both good. My pretzel stuffed with Mac and Cheese and short rib was good. We also split some holiday snack mix and Carolina BBQ wings. They were probably my favorite part of the meal. 4 Stars. The Hop Knot is definitely a place to check out. I understand that there used to be one in Middletown, CT and one in New Hampshire, although I'm unclear on the relation to the present owners in Portland.

Boneless wings were very good. I would order again for sure. Nice people work here and the…read moreprices, parking cleanliness, noise level etc were all just fine. Beer selection is decent. I had a nice IPA. It's a bit out of my way so I won't get here often but will stop in any chance I get to return. Highly recommend!

We chose the Hawthorne for a really special occasion.... My parents meeting my future in laws for…read morethe first time and it could not have been a better experience. We were seated in a cozy private nook that made everything feel comfortable right from the start. The service was outstanding. We had two servers taking care of our table and they were both incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and on top of everything. They answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The food was DELICIOUS. Every dish we ordered, from dinner through dessert was amazing We ended up sitting, talking, and enjoying each other's company for about two hours. We will definitely be back.

My family and I had such a great experience. We came here to celebrate my parents 50th wedding…read moreanniversary. They went above and beyond to make are experience amazing. They gave us a private room that wasn't being occupied. It really felt like it was "my house" hence the name "Casa Mia". After dinner we enjoyed the live band at the bar. They took our songs requests and we all danced including my 90 year old grandma! If you're looking to be treated like royalty this is the place for you. Thank you Casa Mia for giving me and my family a memory we'll never forget!