This small joint is worth the drive on a beautiful day. Hubby and i went for breakfast to also go…read moreto Eight Mile Meadow around the corner to purchase some baked good for the weekend. Love sitting at the counter and watching the owner work her magic. Hubby had an egg sandwich and I had the eggs with a side of cranberry nut toast which was great - not too many places offer such yummy bread with eggs. Appreciate that the potatoes arre nice and crunchy and they have a nice variety of hot sauces for your eggs, including their own home made Cute outdoor eating area and you can BYOB if a mimosa or blood mary is your thing

Maddie is an amazing chef! I ordered the "Trust the Chef" Benedict and it was to die for. The…read moreCinnamon roll French toast was divine. The place is conveniently located and it's super cute. Will come again.

This was a surprisingly good find! One of the best fish & chips I've had!…read more Watch out for that Kool & Deadly, it comes with a whole shot of rum extra in it! Dog friendly, great view of the CT river. Going to be coming back for sure

Hi, I was happy to hear back from the restaurant that they decided to refund me for my purchase. I…read morelook forward to trying again. There are some things in your video review you wrote up that are not accurate (and some things that you wrote that we're not accurate from my perspectivs) that I would like to have a chance to respond to... Whatever menu I was handed that had the lobster roll description on It did not have a description that included onions. There seem to have been multiple menus the restaurant had that day. When I was outside a server said that she would bring over the lobster menu (this menu was not given to me) when I was reading off of the original menu I was given the lobster roll did not include onion. Honest mistake of wrong menu being given, but it helps for customers to know what ingredients are in things like that when dealing with food sensitivities. The server never checked in to ask how the meal was/if I needed anything. I was a server for over 10 years and I know that's the first things I do after dropping off someone's food to ensure everything is good. There was food left on my plate, fries. Thanks for the refund, and I hope trying another time I will find it to be a better experience!

The food is always amazing. They pay attention to preferences (Burt wings come out crispy…read moreperfectly!) we always have a great time here and the food is always amazing. If you sit in the bar area, Derek is phenomenal! Such a fun night and a great vibe. Attentive and friendly we can't wait to be back!

Wow, who knew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red…read moreHouse gives off instant good vibes -- welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCTnew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red House gives off instant good vibes welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCT

The food and service were excellent. We were seeing a play at the playhouse so it was very…read moreconvenient. Just a short walk across the street.

The food is great, service not so good obvious definitely a bar pub type place. Parking is very…read moreinconvenient

Good food with an eclectic vibe. You can't go wrong with the boxcar bruschetta and rusty rail dogs…read more If you're looking for fine dining keep driving. If you're looking for a good meal at a fair price surrounded by quirky decor pull in and enjoy.

Atmosphere is great, very relaxing and low key. Food was awesome! Will definitely return!read more

Always a great meal, whether it's breakfast or lunch. Quality food and a great atmosphere!read more

What an amazing place! Off the beaten path, inside and outside seating, boats, and a view of the…read moreGillette Castle! The food is the star, though! Simple food, elevated. We all had delicious sandwiches, and can't get over the quality and imaginative menu. In particular, the pulled pork was an absolute delight. Wonderful fresh squeezed juices rounded out our meal, and an amazing array of sweet treats, all baked on the premises. Can't wait to go back to try the breakfast! Service was super friendly and quick, my favorite things!

This is my second review and I'm happy to say the service and food has gone up in stars since 2014…read more The wait staff was efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. They will adjust any dish according to your diet restrictions. I had the salmon tacos prepared naked for me. The salmon was crusty on the outside and still moist on the inside, with plenty of the fish in the soft tacos. The Pico was homemade, the salsa also, both definitely NOT out of a jar. The avocado dip was plentiful and fresh. The chips were house-made, and with just a touch of salt, every one was crisp and firm enough to hold the avocado dip. My spouse's garlic shrimp in creamy butter sauce was not overly garlicky per him, with plentiful tender shrimp. The petite roasted yellow potatoes were just a touch crusty, not overly seasoned, and creamy inside. The side of in-season veggies was not overcooked. The side salad had various types of lettuce (no iceberg) with their house dressing. We shared the apple pie with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. The slice was huge, big enough for two to share. The ice cream was a quality vanilla ice cream and house-made whipped cream. The pie crust was flaky, and the apples were firm, not mushy. The atmosphere is casual, rustic, and reminds me of the old ski lodges in VT 50 years ago.

Food quality/ price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is somewhat nondescriptive as there isn't…read morereally any kind of theme. The menu is pretty standard bar / tavern food with no real surprises. I had the Grilled Chicken BLT in a wrap rather than the Ciabata roll offered. It was very good. I also upgraded my side dish from French fries to Fried Onion Rings. The onion rings weren't very hot and really didn't seem to have any real onion in them. The wife had the Coconut Chicken salad and thought it was very good. They have a limited but well chosen number of draught beers. Our server, Lisa, was enthusiastic, efficient, and friendly.

One my favorite spots of 2026! I wish yelp would allow…read morefractions of stars as i would rate this 4.75. Beautiful dining space tucked behind a street front bar entrance. Contemporary wood paneled room with a window wall overlooking the river below. Expertly made martinis followed by watermelon beet and feta salad; and wild mushrooms with Parmesan bread crumbs, mint, fried rosemary and whipped ricotta. Both were very tasty expressions of the season. Our table raved over the tagliarini with a local beef, pork and veg ragu and a shellfish version with a spicy puttanesca. The menu changes regularly to highlight the best of the season and local producers. Sometimes it's nice to eat delicious food with no blasting music, at reasonable prices (app/salads: $12-16, most entrees high 20's to $36) just hanging with happy well fed adults enjoying conversation. It would have been 5 stars but for the forgetting of complimentary bread service until we asked for it during the entrees. The bread was mediocre and chewy. Our primary waitperson sort of disappeared for a bit. An evening special of soba noodles with julienne vegetables was really just a bowl of noodles with little evidence of any veggies. Regardless, I've recommended to about 10 people already today and I'll keep doing so!!

A while ago, my wife and I had a positive experience at River Tavern. That experience has endured…read morein our minds through a number of less positive experiences. After a recent disappointing experience at RT with my son and father, I have to accept that the the initial positive experience may be the exception and not the rule. RT is located in Chester Center, which is a top CT town. Top tier location. The restaurant is cute, but cramped. After we were seated, a while passed before we saw our server. We were ready to order for 10 minutes and she still hadn't checked in with us. I told another employee that we wanted to see our server. She shook her head and we waited another 5 minutes. We finally were able to order. Then people who arrived after us, and ordered after us, received food first. Multiple tables. Through multiple service issues, there was no recognition from the employees about the issues. Our primary server asked how things were going when she first checked in with us. I told her the truth. And she didn't seem like she cared. She was apparently hoping that I would just say "good". The food was mixed. My son and I split a burger and an order of chilaquiles. The chilaquiles was good. The burger was medium rare rather than the medium we asked for. The burger was underseasoned. It may not have been seasoned at all. The bottom part of the bun was cut at a weird angle. As the juices flowed from the burger, it soaked the short side of the burger bun so that it was unusable. My Dad said his salad featuring peaches and nuts, barely had any peaches or nuts. I'm unlikely to eat at River Tavern again anytime soon. 2.5 Stars

Really happy with our meals and very friendly service. Street tacos and quesadillas were perfect!…read moreAnd the salsas - red and green were amazing.

I ordered a burrito around 7 pm one night here. It's a very small little taqueria in Deep River. It…read moreis decorated with colorful Mexican decor which adds to the charm. It's a take out place though - you can eat at a 3 person small counter by the window. There are no public bathrooms though. I ordered a pulled pork/carnitas burrito which was fine but not excellent. I am picky about meat & I felt the pulled pork had a strong flavor which I am not a fan of. It was a generous portion & had the requisite rice, beans, pico, cheese in it. I always try a places 3 different times to be fair to the restaurant. I will be back to try some other menu items.

I had high expectations heading into Saltbrick Prime, and while we had a really enjoyable evening,…read morea few items kept it from being a full 5-star experience. The Hits: Extra Thick Cut Bacon: Absolute perfection to start the meal. Thick, savory, and packed with flavor. Surf & Turf Sushi Roll: A standout appetizer! Great combination of flavors and super fresh. Strawberry Sorbet: Served on top of our dessert, this was a surprisingly brilliant touch--bright and refreshing. The Room for Improvement: The Ribeye: The steaks overall were good quality, but the execution on my ribeye could've been better. The fat wasn't rendered down properly, which left quite a bit of chewy gristle that should have been melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Lava Cake: A bit of a letdown. It lacked moisture and tasted more like a mass-produced, pre-made dessert than something baked fresh in-house (though again, that strawberry sorbet topping saved it a bit). Overall, It's a decent steakhouse spot with some killer starters, but given the reputation and price point, I was expecting to be completely blown away. Worth a visit for the appetizers and atmosphere, but there's slight room for refinement on the entrees and desserts.

Went here for a date night and was so pleasantly surprised…read more One thing that is dying in the hospitality industry are workers who just want to chat with the customers (if the customer is willing). This place was great about connecting and making the meal more enjoyable. Our server was a young lady named Nicole. She was passionate about the food and knowledgeable and down to earth. The food was EXCELLENT but elevated even more by the service we got from the servers and manager. Our steak was cooked perfectly. My wife enjoyed the $1 happy hour oysters in the bar area. This place was just as enjoyable as a fine dining experience at a high end place like Flemings. In fact, this was better than Flemings location in West Hartford. We wanted a place that had sushi and steak and we found this place. Everything we had was over a 9/10 for us. The pimento Mac n cheese was so good as a side dish. The 30 day aged rib-eye was so good as a main course. We did give feedback about the crispy rice appetizer being too crispy and they just straight up comp'ed us for it. We weren't even trying to get it for free but they were so on top of everything. If you have a date night or special occasion, please consider this place. I will definitely return.