All the appetizers are amazing. Oh my goodness fried Galema,…read more so soft and tender. I'm having chickenScaboli. And Mia is a wonderful waitress. We love her. Tim the owner had a nice great conversation with him at the bar. Also served us our desserts unbelievable desserts let me tell you something. We had a great time and great food. This is someplace you need to stop by and check in and say Joe Zito told me this is the place to be.

At the recommendation of some locals, we visited Rebellion Kitchen and Bar and we're glad we did…read more It's a great addition to the Danbury dining scene and also to our restaurant rotation! We started with a really great two cheese crostini which was delicious. I paired that with a rye old fashioned (or two) and that drink really hit the spot. For my entree I had a meatball hero which was just as delicious the next day when I had the second half for lunch. The portion was huge and I loved the meatballs and the sauce. For dessert we had a cheesecake with a house made pistachio creme which was amazing. We had a chance to talk to Tim who I believe owns the place and we asked him about a sign we saw on the westside at Innovation Studios for a Rebellion Gastropub. He says he hopes to have that open early in the new year so we can't wait to try that out as well, especially since it's only a five minute drive. But it's worth a 20 minute drive or more to visit Rebellion and we'll definitely be back.

Excellent old school classic Portuguese cuisine for a decent price. Service is excellent! Ample…read moreseating is available in the dining room. On my second visit, I learned that there is parking across the street next to the beauty salon. Definitely will be going back a third time to try more of their dishes!

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.

Really good food (try the duck fat fries and refuse to feel guilty about it!) and friendly service…read more A fun spot with something for everyone including gluten free.

Honestly such a good restaurant. Their food was so flavorful and portion sizes were huge! Will def…read morebe returning again.

Quiet atmosphere, games on the t.v, and good drinks and food…read more Ed (Bartender) is great! Good mixer, fun conversation, and attentative to his customers. Good food, good drink, good people.

From the owner: 21 Lake is a full-service restaurant and bar inside of The Ethan Allen Hotel. read more

I like this place, but today's visit wasn't that good. The peppered strip steak with rosemary…read moregarlic butter was chewy and rubbery despite having it ordered medium-rare. The flavor was good, but it may have been a bad-quality type of steak. The fisherman's chowder, on the other hand, was true comfort food. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was great.

I made the tactical error of visiting Rosy Tomorrow's for a work meeting…read more Not because the meeting was bad, but because this place clearly deserves a version of me who is off the clock, has nowhere else to be, and is prepared to make several questionable menu decisions. The atmosphere is fantastic. The people, energy, truly one of a kind décor, and wonderfully unconventional menu all make the experience feel like much more than lunch. The staff was amazing, the food was very good, and the portions were generous. One wrap at our table looked like it may have missed a growth spurt, but everything else arrived ready to feed actual adults. One important logistical note: If you are especially well hydrated, choose your seat strategically. The restroom is on the bottom floor, and getting there may qualify as the day's cardio. I left with two strong conclusions: First, I really like this place. Second, conducting a work meeting here was like going to an amusement park to discuss spreadsheets. I cannot wait to return in a more appropriately fun frame of mind and work my way through everything I wanted to order but couldn't reasonably explain on an expense report. Consider this the preliminary review. The full investigation will require another visit, several friends, and absolutely no agenda.

Great restaurants are all about the team running them. Good food you expect. What you remember is…read morehow you were treated, and BIB owns that. Great team, great food, and from the first visit they start treating you like you've been coming for years. I do want to be careful about recommending the bar, since we like our seats and would prefer to keep them. So let me be clear: the bar is nothing special, avoid it, go sit somewhere else. Very much worth the visit.

Unfortunately, our experience was a bit disappointing. We started with the fried calamari, which…read morewasn't very crispy and was quite chewy. The shrimp tacos were also underwhelming and could have used much more seasoning and flavor. On a positive note, the fries were very good and probably the highlight of the meal! Overall, the food just didn't live up to our expectations. Nothing was terrible, but the meal as a whole was pretty underwhelming.

Came here for brunch a few weeks ago on Sunday. Nice time. Very cute in here. We were…read morecelebrating my friend's engagement so we got a bottle of Prosecco which was nice, and ordered off the brunch menu. I got the Farmhouse Omelet and wow, that was rich and dense! I had leftovers for the next day. It was very good but again, the gouda is rich. They put it in the middle of the omelete. Nice pieces of bacon on the side and I ordered gluten free toast. My other friends got the fried chicken sandwich and the lamb burger. No complaints but I can't speak too much about their dishes. Just make sure to come hungry if you're getting the omelet.

Thanks to fellow helpers, we found this restaurant…read more Went during the week, and it wasn't busy. Just one other couple in the main dining room. Several couples at the bar. Had to wait a few minutes for the hostess, which gave us an opportunity to view their decor. Main dining room is actually divided in two but was spacious. Waitress immediately stopped by to get our drinks settled. She was welcoming and friendly. Their menu had a lot of choices, so we just ordered the fried calamari to start. In the meantime, she brought warm rolls while we decided on entrees. Saw photos of their hamburgers and knew my husband would love it. I had a hard choice between the hangar steak or seafood linguini . The calamari came out, so I went for the linguini . The calamari was so Good! Some of the hot peppers were also fried , so be careful. Had a bite and was choking, but just ate more calamari. A winner! Entrees came out and both were so good! My husband was so happy. His hand cut fries were so good too. Cooked exactly as he liked, with Gorgonzola for the cheese. My linguine was really good too. Had scallops and shrimp. There was so much pasta, I couldn't finish. Took it home. Unfortunately, no room for dessert, but I hear their crème brûlée is good too. Have to try it next time. Service was really good. Our waitress checked on us quite a bit. Checkout didn't take long either. In all, we had a terrific meal and good time. Can't wait to return. If you're interested in a good night, stop on by.

Ordered the tuna tartare appetizer as a light dinner on server's recommendation- it truly was…read moredelicious, I could have had 2 or 3 orders! Generous portion of sushi grade minced tuna, dressed in a tart vinaigrette, and paired beautifully with a smear of puréed avocado butter and freshly grilled toast on the side. Service was a little slow but servers were very pleasant. Spacious dining area, with an outdoor seating area and a private event room off to the side. Right next door to the Holiday Inn.

My second visit here, following a business training/meeting/dinner earlier in the year…read more Love the vibe here...dim lighting, just right background music, old dark wood, and stellar service! The team said it was a quiet Thursday evening but plenty of buzz at the bar, with seat turns... Beer choice nice, Craft Old Fashioned was really unique, entree was top notch. Once again, service team was excellent! Thank you, I'll be back!

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.

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!

One of the nicest outdoor spaces! Inside is also nice, but highly recommend in the summer. The…read morestaff is warm and let you hang out without rushing you. Loved the tuna salad! Crab quesadilla was also good. Good place to go with families as well, plenty of space for kids to move around outside.

After a delightful afternoon of apple picking and wandering through a pumpkin patch, it was time…read morefor an early dinner. We arrived during a quiet moment and found ourselves seated on an outdoor covered patio. The band was getting ready for what looked like a fun evening. They had an Octoberfest menu, which you absolutely have to try! That night, it seemed to attract an older crowd, but anyone would enjoy the friendly vibe. The schnitzel was excellent, especially when paired with red cabbage and spätzle. My grand daughter absolutely loved the spätzle. The bratwurst was good on a nice thick roll. Overall, we had a very nice day in Bethel, CT, and the Dragonfly was the perfect way to end our journey.