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    Maggie McFly's

    3.1 (585 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Samantha M.

    First, they have a large menu with something for anyone and attention to food allergies. I ordered french onion soup in a bread bowl. Most of the soup soaked into the bread so not much soup wish I would have liked to be warned about but know I know to order in a regular bowl. I didn't appreciate being charged $2 to add on different cheese and not being told that at time of ordering. I asked for Mozzarella or cheddar instead. If I go back next time I'll ask if there's an upcharge but typically they tell you. The soup was good and the bread crunchy outside/soft inside. I'd order the soup again with the bread bowl separate!

    Kathleen S.

    I Came here for a few drinks and appetizers. Food and beverages were good and our bartender Jhonny was awesome :)

    Cheese pizza
    Amy S.

    Expensive. Recently increased their prices and a small pizza costs $16.95, which I believe it used to cost 11 or 12 a couple of months ago. This is okay pizza, but does not justify the price. The marg flight is good here, but otherwise it's a pretty expensive and overrated place!

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    Nicole S.

    Wow @ the extensive menu here! The place was pretty packed around seven on a Wednesday night. I was waiting a few minutes and found two seats at the bar. The tables were busy and we just sat at the bar. The bartenders were busy, but attentive. I liked how spacious and the calm ambiance. The booths looked very cozy too. Would have liked to try sitting outside with the fire, but spring has not totally sprung yet. We finished the chips& guac app. It was good although the potstickers were a bit greasy for me. We both enjoyed our drinks and everything seemed fresh.

    Margherita Pizza. Very greasy in middle. Raw dough
    Logan D.

    Overall not a bad experience, a few beers on tap where out, service was fast for food, but took a while getting the drinks. Came with a party of 4, most of the food looked good, I got a margarita pizza to split, and it was very greasy/watery, in the middle of the pizza, and the dough was clearly a frozen dough that was almost raw. Such a large menu certain items clearly lose their quality. We sat at a table and happened to sit at the only one with a bright white light unlike every other table with amber bulb above them. Not a big deal but cmon. Pretty standard pricing, maybe a little bit on the expensive side for the quality of items. Would return but would get something different. Overall 3/5

    The best part os to see that desserts and most ingredients are from local vendors and companies. Keeping CT in bus's
    Mary E.

    First timers here. I should have taken a lot more pictures of this spectacular place, I regret not doing it. Our waitress was a little to shy at the beginning, ready to take off from the table. But eventually she warmed up to is a little But the food saved everything. Very impressed with our choices. The outside patio looked spectacular. The seating was well thought out because they were very spacious and comfortable.

    Buffalo Chicken Dip Appetizer
    Duane C.

    Wow! What a big menu! The seating is comfortable and private. We tried the Deviled Eggs, Buffalo Chicken Dip and some giant, giant salads! Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server Olivia was amazing. Friendly and welcoming. A wonderful experience!

    Sriracha Burger with onion rings.

    Came in on a busy Saturday night while my son was rock climbing. Our server Jonathan was absolutely amazing as we were having a hard time choosing what we wanted to eat because everything looked so good. Jonathan was very patient and didn't rush us. I love restaurants that have a huge variety even though it's so hard to choose. Drinks, appetizer and entrees were all so delicious, both my husband and I made food substitutions and everything was made to perfection . All food came out in a decent amount of time and it was pretty busy. We will return again next time we are in the area. Firecracker shrimp: 10/10 perfect amount of heat and crunch. Blackened chicken sandwich 10/10. The pretzel bun and flavor of the chicken was so good. Not dry at all. My husband loved his Sriracha burger.

    Breadsticks
    Bob M.

    Stopped in for lunch and weee seated immediately. Server took our drink orders and left us to go through the massive menu. Menu has everything you could ever want given its size . Actually too much to digest in one sitting. We finally decided on the Waldorf chicken salad with tater tots, bacon cheeseburger, substituting blue cheese dressing for the American cheese, French fries and added French onion soup for an additional charge. We waited what seemed an inordinate amount of time before our entrees showed up. Soup should have come out before the trees but didn't. We'll start with the soup. It was served at room temperature. Not even a hint of it being heated and couldn't even figure out if it would be good or not given its temperature. Sent back to the kitchen with an offer to replace it. No point in bothering as eating it would have meant my burger would get cold. As it turns out I didn't need to worry about that. The burger was barely warm although cooked to the medium I asked for. Burger was seasoned and not bad. Blue cheese dressing is very runny so it didn't add much to the burger. Burger probably would have been great if served hot. On to the French fries, again cold, limp, and pretty greasy. Those got left on the plate. I'm guessing my meal sat around for a while before the server picked it up. The chicken salad was very good, well seasoned. Good mix of chicken, apples, cranberries, walnuts, on grilled thick sliced brioche bread. Herb aioli completed the sandwich. This was a large portion of chicken salad so the bread was put aside. The tater tots looked as if someone took a fork to some of them and mashed them. We did do dessert and I guess these were the stars of the show. Ordered the molten lava cake and the six layer chocolate cake. The lava cake with a couple scoops of ice cream and whipped cream on the side. Excellent dessert. The layer cake was like eating fudge. It was served on a plate with lines of chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Keep a drink close by as this cake is a stick to the roof of your mouth cake. The whipped cream adds some moisture but a drink handy to wash the cake down is advised. All in all a disappointing lunch. Seating is a combination of booths and half booths with chairs on the other side of the table. Restaurant is on the noisy side given its size and lack of ceiling to absorb the noise. Service was adequate but nothing to get excited over. My vote for going out to eat will not be to choose this establishment again.

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    John T.

    I came in so hungry.. left disappointed! I stopped in on a cold /rainy day and really wanted a bowl of hot chowder.. fail... my chowder came room temp at best. Do you know how nasty cold soup is when expecting hot..gross.. i also ordered a NY strip cooled medium and steamed sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes were really good. My "medium" steak was super rare in the center and the cut was very grainy. Overall.. I shoukda read the reviews prior to eating here.. I simply would've gone somewhere else.. the service industry has really taken an L post pandemic..

    Spicy shrimp Garlic Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto
    Julio S.

    We decided to celebrate a family birthday at a Maggie's. We were greeted and seated promptly. We had the option for outdoor seating by a nice warm fire pit. We opted for indoor seating due to the chilly evening. Our server, Nichole, was very attentive and friendly throughout our evening. She provided good suggestions on the menu for our family. We ordered martinis that were both fantastic. We learned that the restaurant manager created both of our cocktails. Kudos to her! We ordered Mac n cheese bites and Philly egg rolls for apps. Dinners ranged from chicken Marsala to jambalaya. The menu is large and varied with options for all diet preferences. This location has a large bar by the outdoor patio. The atmosphere at this location was good. Noise levels were a bit high with a fun vibe. Parking lot is tight during peak times but we always find a spot.

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    Pretty good. Definitely the best large chain restaurant in Glastonbury especially when compared to Chili's next door.

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    $$$

    Had an incredible dinner at Max Fish and it honestly delivered across the board…read more Started with the lobster bisque -- silky, rich, and absolutely amazing. The clam chowder was just as good, thick and loaded with flavor and ingredients in every bite. The grilled octopus with potatoes was a standout -- perfectly tender (not rubbery at all) and packed with flavor. Oysters were fresh, crisp, and just straight up delicious. For the main, the paella was -- rich, loaded with seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams), and cooked perfectly. Paired it with a light beer which helped cut through the richness and kept everything balanced. Service was on point and the ambiance made it a great overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd go back to.

    Max Fish used to be my favorite restaurant. I love fish, and I felt they always made fish front and…read morecenter to everything. They used to have "simply prepared" on the menu that was just the fish, with seasonings and complementary sides. That's gone from the menu. It was always perfectly prepared and complimentary to whatever fish you were having. Last night, that changed for me. I have noticed over my last few visits a change in the restaurant. At first, I thought it was just my tastes changing, but last night proved me wrong. I had the "North Atlantic Swordfish Saltimbooca". The description was "Proccuitto, mozzaella cheese, sage mascarpone, white polenta". Polenta is usually soft, with the fish on top. This was polenta soup, with the fish literally swimming in it. In addition, it was greasy. There was a lot of oil around the side. And on top of that, the mozzarella formed a rather nasty hard cheese coating on the fish that I removed to the side with my fork. It was one of the most unappetizing things I've had in a long time. The swordfish was completely lost; no flavor at all. After a few bites, I gave up on it. I also noticed that drinks have gotten smaller. I ordered a martini. It used to be quite generous (it is a $16 drink after all). The glass last night was much smaller, at the same price. The wine was good, but that was about it. VERY DISAPPOINTING. I should have gone with the Fish and Chips! Hard to mess that up.

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    Max Fish - Bar dining area

    Bar dining area

    Max Fish - Fish & Chips

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    Gather55

    Gather55

    4.8(65 reviews)
    5.1 miFrog Hollow
    $$$

    Gather55 is a Hands-On Hartford initiative that is part of its commitment to serving neighbors,…read moreengaging volunteers, and connecting communities in the Hartford area. Diners may participate by paying the full posted price of the meals or a minimum price of three dollars, or they may choose to volunteer with Hands-On Hartford. Additionally, the chefs are rotated every month to give back to the community. Gather 55 has a pre-fix menu, and you get an appetizer, main course, and dessert for fifty-five dollars. I ordered the Milanese Pork Chop with Arugula. It also came with grilled lemon. The Pork Chop was beautifully cooked and had great flavor. The Pork Chop was crispy and not overcooked. The grilled Lemon brought the Pork Chop to another level. The grilled lemon gave the pork chops a nice pop and brought more flavor out of the pork chops. The Argula was cooked to perfection. It tasted great, and you could tell that the grilled Lemon was squeezed into the Argula while it was cooking. The food was fabulous. The customer service was too notch, and I will be back again.

    Gather 55 has an amazing mission in serving the Hartford community and performing outreach. They…read morealso have great food with a rotating menu and nice ambiance, and generally is a nice, clean place with cool art and a cute vibe. Last night I had dinner with my friend after seeing that Ashley Flagg from the Laurel was the guest chef for this month. We were greeted warmly, given bread and butter to start, and our server kindly explained their mission. We both ordered the prix fixe menu for $55 which included an appetizer, entree and dessert and loved all the dishes. The pasta bolognese was perfectly al dente and with a rich, flavorful sauce. The ghanian peanut stew chicken was great-- chicken was tender with a crispy skin, and the peanut sauce was subtle and the sweet potatoes really came through more. The flatbread was also warm, crispy and added a yummy texture. My friend enjoyed her tom yum soup and tagliatelle as well. My flourless torte was rich and chocolately, but slightly on the drier side. Overall we had a wonderful experience, and would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone who enjoys food and wants to support a good cause.

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    Gather55 - Beautiful decor and cool music.  Great vibes!

    Beautiful decor and cool music. Great vibes!

    Gather55 - Crispy Yucca Rellenos ($14)

    Crispy Yucca Rellenos ($14)

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    Birch Hill Tavern - Hand formed burger medium with sweet potato fries

    Birch Hill Tavern

    4.1(262 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Love BHT! Jess and her team are so hospitable! Food is amazing.. keep an eye out for their…read morespecials! The lighting in the pub area is so relaxing.. love the ambiance!

    I grew up in Glastonbury but moved to Fl 8 years ago and every-time I come visit family Birch Hill…read moreTavern is the fire stop I make. My mom and I frequent it quite a bit! It's def one of our mother daughter special spots. I'm on a mission to try everything on the menu at least once and I was told the Crispy Chicken cutlet was a crowd favorite and it's safe to say I agree and I could not stop talking about it last night. It's made with two chicken cutlets crisp to perfection giving you that nice crunch with each bite. Inside you've got flavors of peperonata, fresh mozz, smeared pesto aioli , arugula on a thick ciabatta roll. It's a mix of comfort and quality all in one. I really enjoyed the mix of all the vibrant flavors here. Pair it with their sweet potato fries and you got yourself a real deal of a meal! My mom got the Handformed burger cooked medium on a brioche bun . It consists half-pound patty, bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, pepper mayo, She said it was one of the best burgers she's had in a long time and she's a harsh critic so that says a lot. She also enjoys the sweet potatoe fries here as well . Ps every Wednesday is Wine night which is 1/2 price bottle of any wine of your choosing . We showed up not knowing that and we may just make it a Wednesday tradition "Wine down Wednesday" :) Our server Lauren was excellent , it was a packed house and you can def see they have quite a few regulars myself included. It makes you feel like it's the friendly neighborhood restaurant!

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    Birch Hill Tavern - Ate at the bar

    Ate at the bar

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    Ken's Corner - Hot chocolate

    Ken's Corner

    4.4(358 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Considering other breakfast options on this side of CT this is why Kens get a 5*…read more.. Kens is a small breakfast place in glastonbury, and there always seems to be a line out the door (for a good reason). Once inside tho, the waitresses and busboys are always super friendly. I love that the waitresses always stop by for a quick chat when they see you. The eggs benedict is super amazing here. Actually everything is but thats my fav. French toast super amazing too, especially when they have the egg nog French toast on special. They always have two flavored coffee options which i love. And the home fries are always well seasoned and crispy on the outside and oft in the middle. The only downside really to kens is the wait which sometimes goes out the door. They don't take reservations and they don't have a sign in, so it kinda sucks for someone like me with Rheumatoid arthritis because I cant stand for very long, so we cant go on the weekends. But we went twice during the week this week and the wait was very short. So if you want a great breakfast at a decent price, nice wait staff, and you're near glastonbury, Kens is a place to check out for sure!

    Note - arrived here on a weekend with a large group. We waited for quite a while due to there being…read moreno reservations, but it was well worth it. We had Sue handle all of our orders and she was more than accommodating for our group of almost a dozen people. Separate checks, a magnitude of questions, and lots of repeated statements from us and her. She has a patience of a saint and such a friendly demeanor. I love the atmosphere and the menu was designed by Sue herself, so we were able to get the best recommendations. Lots of omelets, French toasts, wraps, etc. All the food was amazing, but a common complaint I heard from the group was that the sandwiches were a bit dry or needed a sauce to push it to great. Definitely check this out. Be prepared for a wait and a deliciously good time.

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    Ken's Corner
    Ken's Corner - Outside

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    Maggie McFly's - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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