Okay this place won my heart with that Birria tacos (now only available on Tuesday's) but just…read moretried the Philly Cheesesteak. Amazing. Will be my new go to on days other than Tuesday's...can't cheat on my true love Birria!!

Astin J's is absolutely my go to for takeout or delivery in this area. They have a variety of items…read moreincluding burgers, wings and birria tacos. The portions are great and everyone who works there is warm and welcoming. I have been searching for years for good wings in this area. Astin J's wings are light years ahead of anyone else. They are absolutely monster sized wings unlike some of the places that serve teeny tiny wings. They offer tons of different flavors and I believe the sauces are made in house. I typically order either the garlic buffalo sauce or the garlic parm and both are equally awesome. The garlic parm fries are wonderful as well and they are loaded with garlic. The birria tacos are delicious as well. I just absolutely love this spot and will continue to support this wonderful local business indefinitely.

We were in town for a few days and wanted to find a great cocktail bar -- well, we found it…read more The ambiance was exactly what we were hoping for: stylish, welcoming, and relaxed without trying too hard. They don't really have signage, so keep an eye out -- it's next to a Thai restaurant and definitely worth finding. Although we didn't eat, the food coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. The cocktails, however, completely stole the show. Every drink was thoughtfully crafted, and the espresso martini was especially impressive. What really made the experience stand out were the bartenders. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely engaging -- exactly what you hope for when you're visiting a new town and looking for a place to unwind. Can't wait to come back next time we're in town.

We came on a Sunday evening by for dinner. It was only 2 of us and it was our first time. We put…read morethe GPS and although it said we arrived we were confused. There is no sign at all. The windows are tinted and covered with curtains so you would t know you really arrived. When we asked why they have no sign the answer was they like it that way and will not have a sign. They share the parking lot with Jasmine Thai. When we walked in I have to say the decor is gorgeous. I love the boutique look to it and beautiful bar with black background. The hallway to bathrooms is beautiful including the bathroom. There were 2 bartenders. One of them came to our table to take our order. Tables are low coffe table styles with velvet pink accent chairs. On the other side by the stage they had some regular wood high tops as well. The ceiling was highly black with low dimmed yellow lights. I have to say, it was very hard to read the menu and had to use my phone flashlight. Other than that it looked nice. The place was feeezing. There were man at the bar with their coats on. I took mine off but had to put it back. It was the one thing I definitely didn't like about this place. If I return it will be in the summer. Now let's talk food. The food looked great and tasted very good. I love their entire menu. It was tough to decide. We tried the spring rolls; tuna tacos and Shrimp Himmapan. For dessert we had the Pistachios ricotta cake. The description given by the waitress was not correct but it was good. I would call this a cake. It was more like a cheesecake type dessert. But flavor wise was great. We will come back with friends once the weather is better. Don't want to risk being so cold like that again.

A really cool place, w kind of a Caribbean menu. Stopped in several days ago for dinner w a friend…read moreprior to a concert. Favorites scored really high ratings on both Yelp and Google, so had to experience it. Our server, Lexie, was very attentive and helpful. My friend ordered the braised short ribs, w wilted greens, and subbing black rice for the smashed spuds. I opted for the jerk chicken, also w black rice and (I'll get to that later). We both had water, notwithstanding all the interesting drink options. My friend's short ribs were fork-tender and flavorful, and more than enough for 2 meals. Her only complaint was "a mountain of rice. I wish there was less rice and more greens". My chicken was flavorful and delicious. The "I'll get to it later"?? Not sure, but I think it was three pieces of fried plantain. Really crispy outside, and buttery inside. Nice music, not overwhelming. Easy to hold a conversation. No room for dessert. Both of us got doggie bags. 5 stars

Went there the night of a show at the Garde. The house was a little more than half full and the…read moreone(!) waitress and one(!) host were swamped. Our wait for appetizers was very long and my entree hamburger was more well-done than rare like I requested. I hope they can hire more waitstaff especially on night when there's an event in downtown New London.

Great menu; I like how items are grouped off making it easy to read. I love the brunch every day…read moreoption. I enjoyed the octopus as well as salmon toasts. The bloody mary was good and horseradish filled and with 2 cocktail shrimp. Excellent place.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 5. The dining area has soft lighting that made…read morethe dining experience feel more intimate. In the summer, the 374 environment can be a little chaotic, but it was perfectly relaxed/comfortable now that's it the winter. For appetizers, I had the pork belly and liked that, some others in the group didn't care for it as much, expecting it to melt more in their mouth. For my entree, I had the Yuzu BBQ Ribs. The serving size was very generous. The ribs, mac and cheese, and cole slaw were all good. Service was attentive and friendly. When we had desserts, they brought out a candle with the birthday girl's dessert and sang. My only nitpick is we were not a big fan of the desserts. We tried the cheesecake and bread pudding this trip and were not huge fans of either. In the past, we had gotten crème brûlée and were not big on that one either. Overall, the food was very good and we will definitely be coming back in the future!

I am starting this with a side note. Once in a while, you are served by someone outstanding…read more Someone who loves their job and is truly great at it. Today, for me, this was Parker. Super personable and super helpful. A definite people person who can immediately build a rapport with the customers. This is only my second or third trip to Fred's. The last time was probably 25 years ago. It was a bit of a drive from Hartford, but I am so glad I made the trip. If you have never been, you HAVE to go. The food, service, and location are all fantastic. As you can see in the photos, there is a good variety of food options, and it overlooks the docks. Coincidentally, they have MONDAY LUNCH SPECIALS, so my burger, fries, and small beverage was only $8 and some change! Therefore, I followed it with a raspberry shake for the ride home. :) This is a place you will want to return to again and again!

The food was absolutely terrible, which is a shame because this place used to be a town favorite…read more The service was good, however I feel like when you order they should really emphasize that any condiments and toppings are extra. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was literally a piece of breaded chicken on a bun. No cheese, no lettuce, no tomato. Overall not good and will not be retuning.

Burgers were amazing! Staff was very friendly and attentive! Highly recommend! Great prices!read more

Went here the night we got in, last minute for food. Burgers were great. Only a few people in…read morethere, but staff was friendly and had football on tv...enough for me.

The double truffle burger (sub Swiss for American) is my favorite new burger. It's juicy, crispy,…read morepacked with flavor & i absolutely love it. I've never been in the physical restaurant so I can't vouch for ambiance - but I can say that they are the only restaurant I've ordered from (on door dash) that literally doesn't send the things we've ordered (literally something has been missing EVERY time) So, if you go in and intend to take it with u...be sure to check the bag and make sure you have everything.

I ordered on line the Bogo today $5.36 for 2 burgers. When I got there, a heavy short woman with a…read morepony tail was the employee. I said I had an order and was waiting. There were cups at the counter and I usually get one for water. When she came back out, she rudely said you need to pay for your drink. I informed her I had a cup for water. I did not buy a drink. Then I waited for my food and when she brought the bag over just put it on the table- never said thank you. She acted like she was the boss. I will never go there again when she is working. And she was busy talking to an employee and not paying attention to people in the restaurant. I think she needs a new job or to not work with people.

My son wanted to try five guys so we gave it a shot. We haven't been to any location in about 10…read moreyears. The place was very clean. One of the workers walked through right when we came in to tidy up. Workers were all very nice. They patiently answered any of our questions. The cashier always had a smile on her face. The food is cooked to order. Toppings are all free. But the prices are quite high. Everything is a la carte. We ordered 2 double bacon cheese burgers, 1 large fries, 1 large soda, and 1 chocolate milkshake. This all came to about $48!!! The burgers were perfect (except that they mislabeled them). The fries were well worth the $7. Between the three of us we couldn't finish the fries. The milkshake was ok. Nothing special. Tasted exactly like Hershey's syrup. Sodas are free to refill if dining in. Plenty of roasted peanuts to snack on free of charge Not sure how often I'll be coming back because of the cost but service and quality were top notch. If you're by your self- treat your self.

Ordered online and got delivered to me, so I can't speak to the restaurant itself. However when I…read moregot my burger it had a long piece of hair in it. And it could not have been mine like it was in the burger. I live five guys so I won't write them off forever but idk if I'll go back to this location.

Came here on a Saturday with a large group around 11:30. They were able to seat us immediately and…read morelet us know with a larger group it would be a little longer of a wait. They brought out complimentary popcorn which was delicious. Service was good. I felt a little bad for our waitress because she seemed a little stressed with a larger group but she did a great job. She was able to do individual checks for everyone which was very nice. The menu has a variety of regular bar food. I just ordered the French onion soup and thought it was good. Very cheesy and warm. Wish the broth had a little more flavor. The food did take a decent amount of time to come out about 45 minutes. Overall nice they were able to accommodate all of us.

The advertised prime rib special on Friday and Saturday I was a bit underwhelmed by. No upcharge…read morefor onion rings as a side! That being said. It was superb before, and it's a great local restaurant that I always look forward coming to.