Great variety, fresh seafood! Excellent oysters excellent clams. I also took some pictures because…read morethey have prepared meals as well! The restaurant restaurant I used to work for orders all their seafood from them and I can see why, best quality in the area!

The freshest seafood in town. And they have premade meals and soups. They sell seafood plates on I…read morebelieve Thursday-Saturday. Call to be sure

"She's got a set of gills, like no fish I've ever seen Long…read moreblonde hair and a tail in between I'm in love with a creature from the sea And she's bringin' out the crustacean in me " (Jimmy Buffett) To The Gills brings "fresh hand cut seafood to Litchfield County, CT". They share a funky space with New Curds on the Block cheese shop in an old brick mill building. We climbed a rickety wood staircase in the back of the building to get into the shops. Don't enter through the front of the building or you'll end up in a karate dojo. They sell super fresh fish and shellfish - Atlantic Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Sea Bass (MA). Blackfish, Sardines, Pink Shrimp, Scallops, Soft Shell Crabs, Steamers, Littleneck Clams, Gem Clams, PEI Mussels, and Crab Cakes. You can order online and pick up at their Oakville Shop, Bantam Farmer's Market, or Washington Depot Farmer's Market. We swung by yesterday and had a hard time deciding what to buy. I was tempted by the soft-shell crabs because I never had them before. But ultimately, I chickened out and went for three of their big crab cakes. They were $7 each and worth every dime. They weighed in at 4 ounces and were PACKED with crab meat and very little breading or filling. A few minutes in the air fryer at 350 and they were as good as any I've ever had. As I said, they share retail space with the New Curds on the Block cheese shop (after all, the two owners are married), and after we bought the crab cakes, a wedge of Dutch Knuckle cheese, a tin of smoked mussels, some addictive Maple Toffee Almonds, all of the purchases rang up on a combined receipt.

ORIGIN: Zachary Redin, with fifteen years as an Institute of…read moreCulinary Education-trained chef and fishmonger, opened To the Gills in 2022. The shop's name refers to an idiom that is used to express something being completely full. CONCEPT: The shop provides a curated collection of seafood, and associated seasonings, to Litchfield County. LOCATION: To the Gills shares a second floor corner suite with a cheese shop and knife sharpener. The suite is located in a building that long served as the site for Seymour Smith garden tool manufacturing. AMBIANCE: The shop is decorated with many unique items, such as an old cash register and oven. Tremendous windows line the time-worn brick walls of the former factory which had been built in the early 20th century. FOOD: The shop sells custom poke bowls and prepared chowder, crab cakes, and seaweed salad for quick meals. Shellfish, fin fish, smoked fish, and seafood seasonings are also sold, including uncommonly found fish such as parrot fish. SERVICE: Service is friendly and knowledgeable. TIPS: To the Gills also sells through the Washington Farmers' Market during warm weather Saturdays. There is no seating in the building, but there is a gazebo with two outdoor dining chairs and a side table in the parking lot. Neighboring Steel Creek has a bench overlooking the bridge. There is no elevator in the building. The second floor can be reached via an outdoor ramp that stretches across one side of the L-shaped building. To the Gills periodically serves raw oysters at neighboring Lasting Brass Brewery. Check the brewery's event calendar. To the Gills occasionally arranges informative events at the shop. In November I participated in a caviar tasting event in which eight different fish roes that are sold at the shop were featured and their provenance described. Follow the shop's Instagram account for future event announcements. A cheese shop (New Curds on the Block) and blade/knife sharpener are located in same suite.

Beautiful restaurant inside and out. I arrived with a large…read moreparty and we were seated in a beautiful room with fantastic lighting and decorations. The service ladies were amazing the entire night it and were extremely helpful when it came to providing us with more drinks, or answering any questions we may have had. I ordered the Steak on the rocks, it was very delicious and although I was warned that I would be the one responsible for cooking it I was not mentally prepared. Some portions of my steak came out chewier than others while other portions came out absolutely perfect. However that is no one's fault but my own. I will definitely stop by again to try something different off the menu. Preferably one where the chef can do the cooking! :)

Food price / quality (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is Mediterranean Chic. This venue,…read moreoperated by Laura and her husband Carlos is one of several restaurants they've operated. The menu has a few surprises, but mostly it's creative twists on favorites. Laura has created a unique hot sauce that goes well with everything from entrees to French fries (ask for Portuguese Hot Sauce) that is unique. In addition, ask for Carlos' "Portuguese Gasoline" shot made from Grappa and Aniz (anisette) a unique shot for people like me who generally don't like shots - very good. Live entertainment on Saturday nights, and Happy Hour 2 to 5 pm Monday through Friday where there is 15% off of everything, food and drink. Friendly attentive "old country" service. A great experience all around.

Pizza was fine. Feedback from the wife was that the burger salad was "worse than Maggie McFly's"…read morewhich is a pretty strong statement for a semi upscale establishment. Service was below average. Either I messed up and ordered the wrong beer in the flight, or my server did. The sweet heat pizza did not come with onions as advertised, and was rung up as "adult pepperoni" with no disclosure of the change. Atmosphere was fine, but unlikely to return.

We visited for the first time and were thoroughly impressed--we will definitely return. The…read morerestaurant boasts a very cool interior with a large and diverse menu, offering everything from wings, burgers, and pizzas to full entrees. The space itself is welcoming, featuring a cozy dining area near the bar and a separate, quieter dining area in the back. For appetizers, we shared the General Tso's chicken and the Point Judith calamari, both of which were delicious. Our party ordered a variety of main courses--the 40 clove chicken, The Tavern chicken, the bourbon steak tips, the salmon, and the pork chop--and everyone raved about the quality of their meal. The service was excellent; our servers were very attentive, and we highly recommend the restaurant to others. We can't wait to go back and try the pizza next time! The only downside to this restaurant is a small parking lot. But there is extra parking out on the road.

My first time eating an experience, a seafood boil! I had a couple friends recommended it to me…read morefor my first time experience. I'm glad I did and I sat inside in the waitress was amazing. The ambience was very quiet and chilled, but we are also went there probably around 3 o'clock on a weekend. I went back again and got takeout, but I definitely do recommend this place and it was super delicious. Everything was so flavorful and it came out super quick. I already have been back here at least twice and now I know that I like seafood :)

Although they serve other food items their seafood boils are definitely the star of the show. I…read morehave been coming here for several years and the waitstaff is always great as well as the ambience.

We weren't impressed with this restaurant. We were pretty bummed. We ordered the Brussel sprouts as…read morean appetizer and it covered in a garlic aioli it was just to much for our liking on the sprouts. The chicken parm was pretty good we also had the chicken rollatini it was ok. The service I have to say I was pretty quick. The one thing I will say I got a soda and the server came back and asked if I would like another and I said sure and then we were charged again for soda. they do not have free refills so that night for two sodas was $8. I was very surprised. Normally at restaurants I have noticed that if they don't have free refills, they tell you before you order the second one or if they offer to get you another one. It does have a nice bar area that's kind of blocked out from the rest of the restaurant.

Never disappoints. I live in litchfield & the restaurants here are mediocre. Made a reservation…read morehere & was a fantastic experience as usual. Great Italian food & wonderful service.

Everything is always fantastic. Can't recommend their food and drinks enough. Staff is also greatread more

Food quality / price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is cozy and dark. I would classify this…read moreplace as a rare "hidden gem". They have a dining room that seats about 50, and a bar that seats around eight. They also have a very cute outdoor seating area covered by a large awning. The menu is Continental cuisine leaning toward Italian, and is very well balanced where everyone should he able to find a satisfying meal. Our experience began with a couple of very unique "East Side Martinis", vodka, cucumber, muddled mint and lime.....so good I had to have a second one! We were then treated (gratis) to the absolutely best bruschetta I've ever eaten.....loaded with chopped tomato, onion, and garlic. Fantastico! For an entree I had the Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mashed potatoes and braised cabbage. A perfect melding of complimentary flavors. This restaurant clearly has no issues with making very flavorful choices when it comes to spices and accents. The wife had the Chicken Special with fettuccine and lemon butter white wine sauce that was also very flavorful and excellent. Everything was so good that we had to get dessert, a slice of Almond Joy pie to go. The owner, Sue, a baker / chef, is typically in attendance, and has heen running the restaurant for ten years now. Our server, Jen, was attentive and experienced. They have a Happy Hour on Monday through Friday 3 to 6 pm. I'd highly recommend this place for everyone! UPDATE: Ate the Almond Joy pie the next day. The crushed almond & chocolate crust was incredible, and the chocolate glazed coconut was delicious.

El Cardenal has become one of my new go-to spots. The food is delicious and comes out quick, the…read moredrinks are great and always flowing, and the staff is awesome! I highly recommend the macho burrito, tacos al pastor, and the birria tacos. Definitely come check it out, especially on Wednesday nights for trivia!

Food and services were great! Would definitely return! I went on a Friday for lunch and appreciated…read moreeverything.

The food was over the top. Glad we didn't order and appetizers. It was difficult since the…read moreselections were very tempting. All of the dishes were served in a sauté type pan. Can't say enough about this restaurant! Will be back!

Tramonti is not for the weak-appetite, come hungry! The portion sizes are unreal - all of our meals…read morewere served in full size skillets and we had leftovers for 3 more meals afterwards! Not to mention the complimentary bread, bruschetta and mussels. It's not the most authentic Italian food I've ever had, and sometimes less is more, but everything was enjoyable. Somehow we left room for dessert and it was worth it - both the limoncello and affogato were out of this world, along with the complimentary delicious limoncello shots! Service was excellent and attentive, everyone was constantly buzzing around checking if we needed refills or if they could clear our plates. My only complaint would be the acoustics - the music was blasting so everyone was yelling to hear each other at nearby tables. Otherwise, a great, fun atmosphere!

Food and music by Eran Troy Danner along with great service at a fair price…read more What's not to like!

Food quality / price (value) 8. The atmosphere is golf club restaurant. This was our first visit…read morehere. Located in a beautiful section of Watertown, CT, this golf course is open to the public. The restaurant is two large dining areas separated by a knee wall, and a large bar which seats about 16. I had a Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap. The sandwich was very good, and the fries were cooked extra well done as requested. The wife had an order of nachos that were also very good. Service was good. They have a very large outdoor seating area that overlooks a large pond. This is a good place to come on a sunny day to enjoy a laid back vibe and some pub style food.