It was our first time at Better in Bethel, and we were there to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday…read more(on Valentine's Day). From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel welcome, and the great service continued throughout the evening. Liz L was our server, and she was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel special. She checked in on us at all the right times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone we interacted with was attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Better in Bethel and will definitely be back!

I've always enjoyed the previous restaurants at this location and the streak continues with this…read moredelicious addition to the Bethel dining scene! I came here for a Saturday lunch and loved the menu, the drinks and the atmosphere. I had a really good winter salad that was enough for two meals. We also had some beef Wellington sliders that were so good. I could have just eaten those. We had a side of feta fries which were also good. Service was friendly and it was overall a very nice experience. Looking forward to coming back for dinner.

I come to eat here often. Always a great experience. The food is great, the service is great and I…read morelove the entertainment.

The food is ok. The service is non-existent. Waiters running around in sweat pants and beanies? Not…read moregood. I understand it's Monday, but no excuse. What happens on the weekend when you're busy?

Come here weekly with friends after volleyball league…read more Alana (and Sean) are the absolute best! Knowing our drinks and always a smile on their faces! The wings, tenders, and fries never disappoint! A very "homey" place A little on the darker side, but still very welcoming!

Visits to Putnam House are infrequent for me, but it never disappoints. Lots of easily accessible…read moreoutdoor space made it a perfect choice for a late summer eve dinner with a mobility impaired friend. The steak tips were cooked well, though I wished the sides weren't a medley of vegetables as I am picky about which ones I like. Portions are generous though, and I can believe we found space to also eat the whole, yummy tartufo.

This is an amazing place!! Absolutely love the food, atmosphere and the staff is fantastic!!read more

Outside bar service is horrible. Sat at the bar for over 20 minutes and nobody acknowledged me…read more Also tried to double charge me for a second beer.

The best food in Bethel.. Period! Prime rib on the weekends, delicious fresh seafood options…read more This is the place you go for old school, large portions, delicious, comfort, food, and great service

Checked out Whitlocks recently craving a burger. They have plenty of parking in the back of the…read morelot. Place is broken into too, a cozy dim room with some table seating and a bar area in the front. Our server was good minus the mishap I will explain in a moment, was willing to give good recommendations. My wife got the Chicken Marsala, pretty good, maybe not as good as she remembered since she's from the area. She wished her salad was cut up into smaller pieces, lettuce was too big. She is big on homemade dressings so she loved the creamy Italian. I got the Jr. Murr burger which is their version of a Big Mac. Burger was just okay, I asked for no lettuce which they forgot and the burger was not medium rare like I asked, slightly overdone. Fries were good, but they only give you a small plastic cup of ketchup. I'd still be willing to give them another try.

I was in Brookfield purchasing a car. The sales associate and I were discussing our favorite…read moreburger places and, not having eaten yet, I asked for a recommendation. He wholeheartedly recommended Bora Restaurant. I followed his advice and was not disappointed! Do not judge the book by its cover. It looks plain and unassuming on the outside and took me a few seconds to spot it. (No pic, as I was distracted by my new car!) The inside was nicely appointed. Perhaps too many fake flowers, but maybe not. They seemed to work and add color. I went at 4 pm on a Saturday, so between lunch and dinner. There were people, but no crowds or noise. All I wanted was a good burger. And I got it! I ordered the House Burger: (6 oz?) Marbled Wagyu Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Red Onion, Toasted Brioche, and Special Burger Sauce on the side. (Truthfully, I included all that for your benefit. I only wanted the burger, bacon, and bun with ketchup on the side.) It was delicious! I did manage to snap a pic before I descended upon it like a ravenous Serengeti carnivore... with a modicum of decorum so as not to scare the other guests. The service was fast and friendly and the prices reasonable. This is the sort of place I would like to return to in order to try some of their finer dishes!

I came here for Valentine's Day & enjoyed my first time here! The service was great & the…read moredecorations they had for Valentine's Day were the cutest!! They had a pre-fixed menu & I ordered a lemonade, the Crispy Potato Gnocchi, Stuffed Scallops with risotto, & Chocolate Lava Cake. The gnocchi was delicious, the stuffed scallops were undercooked, but the risotto was perfectly cooked & seasoned, & their chocolate lava cake was amazing!! I wish I ordered something different since I wasn't able to enjoy the scallops, but overall a good experience. I'm for sure coming back here to try something different on the menu!

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

every single thing on the menu was a 10/10 which is crazy bc I never give any food a 10/10 lmaoo it…read morewas soooo insanely good and staff was very cool very attentive overall great experience, great atmosphere, great food.

We visited Rebellion Kitchen + Bar on Thanksgiving Eve, so the restaurant wasn't very busy, but…read morethat actually made the experience even better. The atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming, and the staff was attentive without ever being rushed. It gave us a great chance to really enjoy the space and the food. We started with the two-cheese crostini, which ended up being one of the highlights of the night. The bread was perfectly crisp, and the cheeses had just the right amount of richness without being heavy. I also tried their seasonal non-alcoholic Spiced Apple-Lini, and it was surprisingly delicious--refreshing, slightly sweet, and very "fall in a glass." For my entrée, I ordered the chicken Milanese, and I have to say it might be the best I've ever had. I'm usually very particular about chicken dishes, but the flavor and texture were spot-on. The breading was light and crispy, and the chicken itself wasn't dry at all. The plate came with a beautiful mix of seasonal vegetables--roasted squash, shaved fennel, cranberries, and arugula--topped with an apple cider vinaigrette that pulled everything together. It tasted fresh, balanced, and really thoughtful. We ended the meal with their cheesecake served with a house-made pistachio crème. The flavor was fantastic, especially the pistachio topping, which really made it unique. My only tiny note is that I personally prefer cheesecake a bit colder and denser rather than closer to room temperature, but that's purely personal preference and didn't take away from enjoying it. The owner also came by to chat with us, and he was incredibly friendly--clearly someone who cares about his guests and the quality of the experience. Between the great service, thoughtful menu, and inviting atmosphere, we're already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes. Definitely a strong addition to the Danbury dining scene.

We love coming here for some good comfort Portuguese food. The place is a little run down, it does…read moreneed a little upgrade but the food is phenomenal. Parking is also a struggle bc it's very limited at the parking lot across the street unless you're lucky and find something on the street. The waitresses are usually really sweet and they start remembering who you are and treat you like friends. It can get a bit loud if you choose to stay and eat in the bar are which is usually the more popular area for everyone to be in. But they do have the restaraunt side which is quieter and the tables can hold bigger parties. I will also say their bathrooms are very very tight, there's only 1 bathroom per gender and not always the cleanest.

Food was delicious, especially the octopus! Parking seemed difficult but when you look, there is a…read morelot across the street.

Food is so good and so is the beer! I like the oatmeal stout best, super creamy…read more I also like that they are vegetarian and kid friendly! Would recommend even for lunch even if you aren't having a beer.

Everything was great- delicious and innovative approaches to the everyday tried and true…read more Yes it maintains coolest Bethel hang in status complete with no nonsense waitresses with hearts o gold and a fun sit your butt down kinda vibe. I loved the non alcoholic homemade hibiscus lemonade and paired it with a fresh approach to a Mozzarella Roasted peppers panini with just the right amount of bacon pieces and balsamic drizzle to say heck yeah! Well done Broken Symmetry! Coming back when it's time for a beer and more fun food travels