Five stars for service and accommodating our restrictions. When diners have a different way of…read moreeating it definitely gives the restaurant challenges so if they can adjust and be flexible with their menu it's a win-win. We ordered pasta - Rigatoni Rustica (with different noodles), veggie pizza no sauce, and steamed vegetables - all good for our tastes especially for the hungry. The pizza crust is fantastic, while slightly thick, the crust was crisp and balanced well with the moist upper layer. Tiramisu was very good and their bread that was soft inside that they baked fresh every single day was good too. Nice and clean ambiance - wood tables and chairs, like a modern traditional style. They have a nice loft for big parties that we would have liked to stay at.

Went on Mother's Day Buffet was disappointing and a limited…read moreselection 5 people $300+ dollars only three alcoholic drinks Didn't even include a coffee

You might call me a regular. Regular golfer & diner where I come here with my wife. The food is…read moregood pub food. The wings are very good. The last time there I got a 1/2 burger - oh my it was good. When I go there with my wife, we tend to split a full salad & Philly steak sandwich. The sandwich is great and the bread is very good. Then there's the staff. A big shout out to Lynn & the manager Jasmine. They're great. Sometimes they get a big rush. Deal with it. Help them. I do. Lastly is the location. This place is a gem. The building is an historic brownstone which I believe was built in the 1920's and refurbished back when they redid the course. The deck is great. On a nice warm evening this is one of my go to dinner spots. Seating is normally not an issue. Just call before you go. Sometimes they have outings and seating/serve may be limited.

I came here for a happy hour on Friday evening after reading their winter menu. The weather was…read moregreat and the bar and patio were filled. We were able to get a seat outside and enjoy the sunshine. The drink specials were great and well priced. There was also a lot of food options. The sliders were amazing and the happy hour steak dinner was fantastic! Perfectly cooked with good sides. Our servers were so busy yet the service didn't seem slow at all. I'd highly recommend a visit in!

Good Friends, Great Food, and Historic Charm!…read more The Village at Buckingham Ladies Lunch Bunch met on July 3 for our favorite monthly first-Friday tradition! We gathered at the wonderful Lisa's Crown & Hammer in Collinsville, a charming riverfront village just a few miles from our neighborhood. What a treat to meet our delightful new neighbor from Cavendish- Kendra Z! This popular restaurant and pub operates out of the historic 1850s railroad freight station of the Collins Axe Company. It sits beautifully amidst repurposed brick factory buildings that now house quaint antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. Inside, you step back in time with a cozy, industrial-chic setting complete with exposed brick walls, timber wood beams, and a fireplace patio for the cooler months. It is the perfect place to begin or end a walk along the scenic Farmington River, utilizing the Rails-to-Trails path. ‍‍ The food from their scratch kitchen never disappoints! They focus on elevated, comfort pub grub using plenty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A huge shoutout to our wonderful waitress (pictured!) who gave us truly excellent service! Our Top Crown & Hammer Recommendations: * The Towering Truffle Burger or Lisa's Amazing Crown Sliders * The Vermonter - Packed with turkey, cheddar, apple slices, and bacon * Perfectly cooked Fish Tacos or a classic Reuben Sandwich * Mediterranean Salmon Salad with lemon dressing (a personal favorite!) * Crispy Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Truffle Parm Fries * A refreshing glass of Citizen Cider to wash it all down! Our lunch bunch is already counting down the days until we return in October to try Lisa's new fall menu in the cozy fireplace room! If you love a quintessential New England village that is walkable, historic, and brimming with charm, you have to check out this spot!

Stopped in for a bite Saturday night. Couple of chicken sandwiches. Nothing too crazy. 45…read moreminutes from time we ordered to when our food arrived. Not the end of the world. However, my wife's grilled chicken sandwich was unpalatable. Bun was hard as a rock. Chicken was dry and inedible. My crunchy chicken sandwich was fine. Emily our server was apologetic for the wait time on the food and was great. Not her fault. Don't think we will be back.

Had the honor to work the opening day of the Fifa World Cup that was at the Back Nine Tavern. I…read moregave out samples of the Modelo Mexican beer along with swag for the fifa World Cup. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. I didn't get to try the food but the sandwich's look amazing and large portions. The customers that came were previously playing golf or just came in for happy hour during my hours I was there. It was a very hot day and the golfers came in after their game for a quick cold one.

Walking into Nice Back Tavern, there isn't a host stand, so you kind of have to catch the attention…read moreof a server...but once you do, they're super welcoming. We were offered a choice of sitting inside or outside, and since it was a beautiful day, we chose the patio with a great view of the golf course. Definitely a win! I started with a lemonade mojito, and wow! it was refreshing and strong. One drink in and I was already feeling it (in the best way). We shared the fried mozzarella medallions, which were crispy, cheesy, and honestly better than the usual mozzarella sticks. Their house-made marinara sauce was the perfect dip. It was rich and flavorful. I was in the mood for a grinder, so I went with the Philly cheesesteak. It was packed, delicious, and super satisfying. I've heard their pizza is a must-try, so I'm already planning my next visit to give that a shot. Service was great and our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout. Overall, a great vibe, tasty food, and strong drinks. Can't wait to come back!

My expectations aren't super high, but I think the "ska club," "night at the Roxbury" music playing…read more that didn't fit the vibe might have something to do w/ it. There were 6 other people at the bar, a couple in the corner & a table if 6 behind me. The manager came out to talk to the couple in the corner about their experience, which is not a great sign, but we'll see. He saw that I was writing a review & never went back in the kitchen after that, unless it was for a brief moment. He involved himself in pouring drinks & barely left my side. He made small talk & I learned that he had been open for 4 years. It was difficult for me to eat, take pictures of the food or write the review with his constant engaging presence. He was pleasant & made sure to pick up the bartenders slack. For instance, a coaster under the drinks, offering me a glass, or putting down a placemats under the food or supplying silverware, none of which she did. I ordered a Modelo, but when she grabbed it out of the cooler, i saw that it was Especial not Negra, so i asked do you have the dark? She said no & w/ out hesitation opened it, not giving me a chance to ask for something different. Not a big deal, but she seemed indifferent & with no affect. None of this is a deal breaker, just an observation. The food, that was a deal breaker. I ordered the (smoked BBQ sandwich) & opted for the brisket. It came with a side & I chose onion rings. They were pre-salted, almost too much, but they were good. No complaints there. The sandwich however was impossible to eat. The meat was very tough & stringy. It was impossible to tear, bite or cut. The roll was soft, untoasted & soggy, causing it to fall apart making a mess. I gave up, turning to fork & knife to cut what resembled a tangled bunch of hair in both in taste & texture. There was something on the meat, but it was more of a marinade than BBQ as we know it. The same goes for the cheese. I did not see any caramelized onions, but there were two jalapeños. The owner asked how the meal was & I said eh. He said only ok? so I elaborated. He said he would relay the information to the kitchen & I thanked him. After that he never came back into the dining area until after I had left. I do feel bad writing this review because he was so overly involved in my experience & he was a nice gentleman that I would like to succeed, but I do not think I would want to return there after my experience with that sandwich, especially for the price. The meal alone was bad enough. Maybe a change in staff would help, unless they were related. I felt bad writing this review because the owner made it a point to be overly engaging with me once he saw that i was writing a review, but the better way to handle things is to make sure that you guest's experience is top notch. I felt like he tried to keep me engaged, so i wouldnt be rough on him, but it is supposed to be about the customers experience, not my empathy for the friendly owner. I wish him the best of luck.

It wasn't wine that I had too much of It was a double shot…read moreof my baby's love" (The Swinging Medallions) We had a Double Shot of fun at Smoke last night when we enjoyed a Dumpling Making/Prosecco Tasting Experience followed by a terrific dinner. Shout out to Smoke's owner Rich who dreamed up the Dumpling/Prosecco Experience for a dozen regulars and social media followers. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Rich and a small split of Maschio Prosecco. After all the participants arrived, Rich's wife Claire and Claire's mom (the star of the show) walked us through the process of making homemade dumplings. Claire and her mom made the simple dough using just two ingredients -water and all-purpose flour. We watched our instructors mix the dough, stretch and roll into a thin rope, snap it off into small chunks, squish it into a disk, use a mini-rolling pin to flatten it out into a small circle, fill it from a pre-made bowl of Ground Beef and Cabbage, then fold and pinch it into shape. Then our dozen attendees tried their hand at replicating all of those steps. Our mother and daughter team's dumplings looked as though they came off a 3D printer- just perfect and uniform. Mine looked like rejected factory seconds. The mother didn't speak English, but I had a blast watching and copying her little tricks on folding in the corners and squeezing the wrappers together. Once the dumplings were folded and squeezed together, they went into a pot of water, and we all enjoyed them before dinner. Dinner was a real pleasure. I loved the vibe at Smoke. If you want to cool it hip and chic I won't argue. I loved all the paintings on the wall. There is a large painting of a ghostly looking, red-lipped female blowing out a puff of smoke. I told Rich what a cool painting it was, and he modestly said he had painted it. So not only is Rich a fun and engaging personality, and a talented painter, but the food at his restaurant is great. Our friend ordered a $15 Spicy Smoked Philly Cheesesteak with American Cheese, Peppers, Onions on a Grinder Roll with fries. I sampled a small slice, and it was terrific, and yeah -it was spicy. My wife ordered a $11 Shrimp and Roasted Corn Bisque served with pita chips, She loved it. I ordered a $10 Smoked Beef Brisket Chili served with tortilla chips. It was a big portion, full of flavorful chunks of beef, and packed just enough heat to make it perfect to my taste. Smoke offers a Sunday Brunch from 11-3 and a Happy Hour Mon-Sat 4pm-7pm. Their pricing is excellent, the vibe is super fun, the food is delicious, and the service from Rich and his staff is excellent. What a fun evening!

Never would have come here but wanted to watch a Liverpool game with other fans so gave it a shot…read more Staff was very nice, as were other patrons. Food was decent, but standard bar food. Prices were pretty good. Bar was on the smaller side but wasn't bad on a Sunday afternoon. I'm sure I'll come back at some point.

Your basic low key pub, in a town thats lacking places like this. Its a little small inside but has…read moreroom for some bar tables, 2 booths, and a pool table. We went on a friday night to listen to a friend play guitar. The food was great, but the best part was that they actually have HUMMELS hot dogs. To quote my brother - "if they don't have Hummels, get a burger". Being a New Haven native, i was baffled when I couldn't find Hummels in any grocery stores around here. (I finally found them at stop n shop in Simsbury). We had to order our food at rhe bar, but the bartender was attentive and quick to take the order, then brought it to our table. It was a decent experience. I'd go back

I'd rate the Season Tap Room four and a half stars…read more We hung out in the tap room. The space is located in a hotel, so the amenities benefited by the grounds. There's a billiards table connected to the tap room. Corn hole just outside. Board games too. The tap room has a couple TVs and a smart TV located by the billiards table, so plenty of entertainment. Staff was attentive and accommodating. They kindly tuned into an event for me on one of the TVs even though many locals were interested in another event which was on the other TV. Solid selection of whiskeys and beers. There were about eight draft with a couple macros but a bigger focus on local craft beers. I had a strong English ale from Shed Brewery which was superb. My wife order a grilled cheese and they had it ready quickly. Judging by how sucky she ate it, I suspect it was quite good. I finished up the fries; they were solid. Restrooms are shared with the hotel. They're gendered and handicap accessible.

My family and I were staying at the hotel so decided to check out the restaurant for lunch. Eli was…read moreour server and he was so nice and courteous. His service was impeccable. I had a spicy margarita for the first time which was really good. The Cesar salad was DELICIOUS! That may have been my favorite dish lol. I also had the seasons burger which was so moist and juicy. We had a great view of the outdoors with our lunch so that was a plus. The only issue was there was a fly in my original margarita but they quickly replaced it. I also had the calamari chorizo and the bruschetta on different nights and they were so good. Good vibes overall

This place has a unique location on the banks of the CT River. Extensive outdoor seating provides…read more great views! It went through a period of change over the last year or two but now seems to have its act together with an interesting menu, well trained staff and fair pricing. For lunch today we had the fish (haddock) sandwich and the BLTA Club sandwich. The sides are fries or salad. Both sandwiches were excellent!

The only reason I give this restaurant 1 star is that the food tasted good. Otherwise I'd give it…read moreZero stars! Here's a list of what went wrong here: 1. I reserved an outdoor table for 4. When I arrived I was told it would be a 45 minute wait. Basically my reservation was useless. The 2 greeters made no attempt to address this whatsoever and didn't care at all. We decided to wait at the bar 2. The bar was not crowded with a couple of bartenders. We placed our order. The bartender looked like she didn't know what she was doing and greeted us with about as little enthusiasm and happiness as possible. (Maybe she was having a bad day). She didn't seem to know how to mix two drinks; a manhattan and a Negroni. She couldn't answer our question about what gin she had at the bar and just told us to ' look' as she pointed behind her. Then it took about 10 minutes for three drinks to arrive; the poorly made Negroni, a Coors light in the bottle (she never asked if I wanted a glass), the wrong glass of white wine that she had to redo with the correct one, then after 5 more minutes the manhattan arrived, also made poorly. She didn't charge us for that drink due to the delay saying she had to wait to get the vermouth. That's an odd excuse from a bartender. I've been a paid bartender, I know what to expect and she was just horrible. I'm sorry but that's a plain fact. If she worked for me I would have fired her on the spot and took over myself. 3. By this time, about 7:50, we were seated at an outside table. The crowd was dying down but our waitress was less than attentive and certainly not prompt. We have dietary allergies that she promptly noted but did nothing about as she said she would check wth the kitchen about of couple of possible choices we had interest in, but never came back to give us the answer. Now being quite impatient, we ordered anyway based on the menu description. One appetizer could not be eaten because of the allergy. We asked for the wine list, that never arrived, and it was 10 minutes until she came back to the table, but we ordered without it. The waitress seemed like she could care less about how we were doing or how she was performing her job. After dinner, ironically, the manager stopped by to ask how everything was, but we quickly said things were OK only because it would have taken too much time to make note of everything that had gone wrong. By now it was after 9 and my reservation was at 7. We had to leave. Suffice it to say, we won't be back. A sad overall experience indeed. I don't expect this restaurant and or management will be around for long as I have no reason to believe we were the only party to endure this horrible dining experience.