ORIGIN: Riverton, Connecticut is a popular destination for…read morefly fishing, so it comes as no surprise that the name of the ground floor tavern at the Old Riverton Inn is named after a fly fishing lure -- The Royal Coachman. EXPERIENCE; What did come as a surprise to me was the popularity of this rural tavern on a fall Friday evening and the quality of food and service experienced. Jason P. had reported excellent fish and chips, noteworthy wings, and selection of local beers at the tavern in his review. I ordered the fish and chips alongside the server's suggested Norbrook Farm-brewed Mount Pisgah IPA. The fish and chips dish ($20) was as Jason had described -- "TOP TIER". I look forward to exploring the menu further (although it will be hard to pull me away from the fish and chips). Kudos to the tavern's Head Chef Austin Ouelette and his crew! AMBIANCE: There are three dining areas -- an outdoor patio, a newly renovated, modern dining room, and the original dining room filled with colonial-inspired furniture. TIP: Parking lot size was insufficient the Friday evening I visited, necessitating parking on the shoulder of State Route 20 . This possibility may be circumvented via a visit on an earlier weekday. The tavern is open to visitors and inn guests Wednesday through Sunday.

Tucked away in the corner of Riverton is this little restaurant right over the Farmington River…read more Cozy, quaint and homey, serving great portions with incredible quality. Their menu has a lot of different options to please everyone in your party. They've got the typical go-to's (burgers, sandwiches, pizza) but then you get into some house made comforts like chicken pot pie and bacon wrapped meatloaf. The service is great, but since it's a pretty small place the waitresses might be pretty busy so just be patient. With that said, seating is fairly limited on a busy Friday/Saturday night or if they are having a special for dinner, so definitely make reservations! We came for late lunch on Saturday and it was fairly quiet. Needless to say, since it's off the beaten path we sometimes forget this gem is here but when we remember we never regret it!

great food and service would recommend. Also gluten free…read morebun was awesome didnt crumble

It haa really gone downhill bad. We have had it multiple times again in the last few months…read more The food just is sloppy and doesnt taste fresh anymore plus whoever is cooking is way overcooking things. The service also has been really off. No ice in drinks, no silverware, giving us to go boxes while we were still eating and this was at lunch time and it wasn't crowded.

This was one of the most enjoyable lunch experiences I've had in a long time. You can tell…read moreeverything here is done with love. I got the chicken cutlet BLT and it was absolutely fantastic. The bread is absolutely to die for and the chicken cutlet was chefs kiss. I just moved to town and know this will be one of my go to spots! My dad ordered a whole sandwich banking on leftovers... there were no leftovers (he loved it so much).

Great sandwiches, great soup and even better customer service!…read more We ordered online-we customized our sandwiches (the only thing I would say is that their online system could use some love, it seems a little all over the place and the customization could be a little more in depth) But despite that, we ordered sandwiches and we both ordered the loaded potato soup. We debated on tasting it when we got there and then deciding to buy it (which is actually such a great idea) But we decided that we'd just go for it and ordered the soup too. The soup was phenomenal, so flavorful and warm, it was exactly what we needed on a snowy day. Our sandwiches contained everything we had ordered and they were beautifully made, not too messy but not lacking anything either. A footlong turkey, cheese, L,T, Bacon and Mayo was around $20. My husband's roast beef footlong with L,T, mayo, pickles, peppers, and provolone was a little over $22. A little pricey but like I said before-the sandwich wasn't lacking by any means. I think the best part was walking in and every single person working greets you so warmly. They seem so thrilled to do what they do every day and that alone makes me want to come back.

We went to McGrane's on the Green for the first time today for the Biscuits and Gravy. They had a…read moregenerous amount of sausage gravy that completely buried the biscuits but it was lukewarm. The waitress disappeared before I could call it to her attention and I had to go up to the counter to let them know. They were very apologetic and heated up our plates but we could not finish them because they were not very appetizing. I had to flag down the waitress to ask for a coffee refill. My wife had a side of sausage patties which apparently gave her gastrointestinal distress. When we went to pay, we discovered they take CASH or CHECK ONLY. Luckily I had enough cash because I rarely carry cash any more. Sad because we were looking for a local breakfast spot.

Ok now. Let's start with a shout out to wait person Laura who is probably the best wait person in a…read more200 mile radius. Sunny, friendly, fast and professional. Didn't miss ONE beat. Then let's talk about the food and small town America vibe. It's an old school diner feel with a counter and photos on the walls. The menu is everything you expect from a legit diner -- burgers and fries and ice cold cokes. All perfectly prepared and presented. What did I have? Two eggs over medium on a toasted everything bagel with melted Swiss cheese and a side of fries. What did I get? Exactly what I ordered! And fast! Woohoo for McGrane's. They got it going on!

Our favorite biker bar with $3 Bud bottles, bike only parking when Chris Tofield plays, and live…read moremusic on Sundays. While this is pretty much a drinking establishment for bikers, it will draw an eclectic crowd on Sundays depending on the band's following. By the looks of the establishment, you wouldn't expect that the food to be as good as it is. On Sundays, if we want a quick bite we order the Sandy's potato Bomb which are fries with various sauces that giving the dish a nice kick. The best meal however, is on Thursdays when prime rib is served. Kim only orders a limited amount so if you want to try it, you must call ahead and reserve your serving. The serving comes with a generous slice of prime rib, heaping pile of mashed potatoes with gravy, and green bean almondine. Definitely worth a try.

So glad we stopped on our way home from Tanglewood! At 8:00 the band was just ending and within 5…read moreminutes the packed dance floor emptied and everyone went home. We ordered the rodeo burger which was huge! It was piled with bacon and onion straws and had a tasty bourbon sauce. The six wings were coated in mango habanero sauce .. finger licking good. We were pleasantly surprised the bottle of bud was only $3.25! The whole meal was $33 tax included. We had a delightful chat with Kim the owner. We will be back!

Waited more than an hour for food. Restaurant was nearly empty and everyone else seemed to get…read moretheir food b4 us. Place has gone downhill since its heyday in the 90's. Looks shabby and beat. Food and service were ok but nothing special.

The food was spectacular! We ordered a fillet mignon, as well as the crumb top sole. Everything was…read morecooked to perfection! My steak very juicy and flavorful. The the crumb top sole is so addicting and flavorful. The service is very warm and friendly. Most importantly, the chef does outstanding work. I would absolutely eat here again!

I have eaten here a couple of times over the past few months and words do not describe what you…read moreexperience here. To be clear, I doubt people think "Winsted CT" is a foodie destination, but if you stop at Mario's Tuscany Grill, it will be from that point forward. Starting at the top, there is plenty of parking on the street. This area of Main Street Winsted is actually ok for a little walk on the sidewalk. Once inside Mario's, the staff is very warm and friendly, showing you to a table quickly. The dining room has ample space, you do not feel crowded. The menu is amazing, on previous visits the Seafood Combination and Chicken Milanese is simply perfect and delicious with an ample portion! Here's where it gets even weirder and BETTER. If you visit their Facebook page, you see pictures of amazing platters of food. YET!, that isn't on the menu. So I asked the very friendly waiter, "how do we do these platters?".. He simply said, tell me what you want! My friend and I collaborated, and said "start with steak gorzonzola".. Ok, then what? "Well Some Clams", "how many?" Me: "I dont know,a dozen?" "that enough?", Me: "No of course not" Waiter: "What else?" Me: "well, some scallops, some shrimp, and more clams".. Waiter replies, "Ok, we'll make it nice" .. "Nice" has to be the understatement of the year. This platter comes out, Steak Gorgonzola, flanked with 18 clams, half a dozen scallops, grilled shrimp, asparagus, Caprese tomato salad.. it was unbelievable.. Everything was cooked to perfection, the presentation was absolutely outrageous, and it was incredibly delicious!! Not sure how far Winsted is from your house, but it's an hour from mine and worth the ride!! You have to visit this place..

Mario's in Winsted is one of those rare restaurants that doesn't just feed you -- it adopts you…read more The chefs, the owners, the servers... these people make the place feel like home in a way that should honestly be studied by scientists. If comfort had an address, it would be Mario's. We always kick things off with a small pizza for the table, because that's the law here. The bread and tomato relish? Should be sold by the gallon. I would pay an irresponsible amount of money for it. If you know, you know. Last night's table lineup was elite: * One of us ordered the veal Neapolitan -- fresh, tender veal in a vodka sauce so good it should have its own fan club. * Another went for the penne alla vodka with shrimp and scallop, which was hands‑down the best dish of the night. The seafood takes an already top‑tier vodka sauce and somehow makes it even better. As a Jersey boy, I don't say that lightly. * I decided to go rogue and step outside my usual penne vodka or steak. I wanted veal parm. I've never had anything fried here besides the calamari (which is amazing), so I figured: why not? Here's the plot twist: The veal parm was the only dish I've ever had at Mario's that didn't hit the usual Mario's standard. The veal itself was totally different from the fresh, delicious cut in the Neapolitan, and the breading had a little... funk. Almost like it had been prepped ahead and picked up a freezer‑burn vibe. Not bad -- just not Mario's‑level magical. But here's the thing: One imperfect dish doesn't change the fact that Mario's is one of our all‑time favorite restaurants. The atmosphere, the people, the consistency, the warmth -- it's all unbeatable. We love this place and will absolutely be back, probably embarrassingly soon. Mario's is home. Even when one dish misses, the experience never does.

My friend and I had lunch at the Log House yesterday. She had the meatball grinder and I had the…read moreMandarin Chicken Salad. Our food was outstanding! We both brought home leftovers, so you definitely get your money's worth. We also brought home the Philly Cheese Steak Grinder for our husbands. Again, they devoured the grinder. We definitely made our husbands very happy. Our waitress was so kind and courteous. This is a place that you definitely need to stop by.

I think if to live or grew up in the are this is an all time place to go. It's 50 Years old and has…read moreton of memories. The good is good, nothing fancy but good meal. Eggs were light and fluffy, french toast went down in three to four bites.

I am Vietnamese. I grew up eating the best you can get from the aunties. I eat out at Vietnamese…read morerestaurants quite often. The food here is terrible. Even the hoisin and siracha is watered down home made junk. The pho broth was sweet and tasted like they added seasoning packets instead of natural sweetness. The hu tieu is not even close to what it should be. Mix of random ingredients. Hu tieu broth tasted like instant noodle season packets. Wrong noodle used. Definitely also skip the quarter chicken over rice. Dried and no seasoning. No Vietnamese flavor profile at all. They get 2 stars instead of 1 since the grilled pork and egg rice dish was nicely done with good flavors. Very odd thing at this place is they don't use fish sauce at all!

My husband and I went to Mama Pho's for lunch today. Nothing to complain about; the food was…read moremouth watering, service was outstanding. The atmosphere was interesting, and t he music was so upbeat! If you never have been to Mama Pho in Winsted, it is a must stop!

Excellent pizza. We needed 6 pies to feed our family while at the lake. Excellent Greek style…read morepizza. Thick crust. Everyone was very happy and well fed.

Very exceptional dining experience. We ordered takeout, so I can't comment much on the restaurant…read moreitself, but from what I can tell it's very well put together. Only gripe with service was that organization wasn't quite optimal. At the time we had picked up our food, it was very busy, so that makes sense. The food was great. Some of the best fries I've ever had. Everything else was also delicious, especially side items like onion rings and garlic bread. This restaurant is like a hidden gem. I've heard very mixed reviews as of late, but honestly this was one of the most underrated dining experiences I've had in a while. Great job to the staff over at Kent!