Sadly it was just a miss for us. Started off good, ceasar salad was good, fried artichokes were…read moreexcellent, meatballs were not for me; didn't care for the seasoning, heavy sauce. I order dinner and they were out of the hanger steak. My boyfriend ordered and they were out of the paella. I ended up getting the chicken cutlet board. The chicken was very dry, it was like a fish fry batter, not what I think of when I hear "cutlet". Over cooked, salty. My boyfriend got the salmon. I tasted it at the end of the meal, I couldn't even believe he tried to eat it. It was very overcooked and so fishy. Also it said that his potatoes were Lyonnaise potatoes, Definitely not, they were thickly sliced, lacked seasoning, just a miss. Drink service was very slow, forgot a drink too. The waiter mentioned they're in between menus; i'm hoping my feedback can be helpful to the restaurant. Also it is my pet peeve when servers don't tell you upon seating you that they are out of an item. Being they were out of both of the entrées we wanted we may have chose to leave and come back another day and possibly have a more positive experience.

I attended my daughter's ceremony, as she received high honors and a scholarship. We wanted to have…read morea celebration dinner, but didn't want to go far, so we decided on Uptown since it is close to our house. We entered the establishment and we were seated right away. My daughter and I ordered the Hot Honey Wings for an appetizer, and my daughter had a Cheeseburger with French Fries, and I ordered the Meat Lovers Paella. I ordered the paella because I have always wanted to try it, but I don't eat seafood, so I'm glad they had a meat paella. If you're ordering the Pallea, it will take about thirty to thirty minutes, so I would order an appetizer. The wings came out, and they were good, and the sauce was good. My only problem is that many restaurants that make wings seem to miss the seasoning, and the wings were missing flavor. It was fried well, but it was missing flavor. I loved the Meat Lovers Paella, which was packed with flavor. The paella came out in a cast-iron pan, and the meats were cooked well. The steak was moist, full of flavor, and cooked well. The rice was full of flavor and delicious. The Paella had a rich flavor profile, with the prominent tastes of saffron and smoky paprika coming together to create a satisfying and aromatic experience. I would definitely be back for the Paella because the presentation was on point. The customer service was great as the waiter was friendly, outgoing, and very knowledgeable about the menu.

So happy there's a new restaurant close by. The restaurant is beautiful! The decor and environment…read moreare so calming. I love near the bathrooms, there's hanging plants from the ceiling! The restaurant and restrooms were super clean. The staff were amazing! They were so kind and attentive. We did the happy hour menu - we ordered the fried calamari, which I do not like but wanted to try, and it was delicious! Along with the fuego sauce. It was crispy and not chewy at all. Also ordered the beef sliders on brioche buns. They were tasy as well! We also got the pork belly - tostones, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice . I personally did not enjoy this, but my bestie's did. We had such a great time and will definitely be back for a nice dinner.

What a hidden gem!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food delicious!!…read more We got there for happy hour and had several small plates. There are many gluten free options so I was in heaven!! I haven't had a fried Calamari in years because there were no gluten free options. The calamari was perfectly done just the right amount of seasoning and the batter was light and crispy! Empanadas were yummy and the gluten-free chocolate lava cake was decadent and gooey. We were so excited to dig into everything, we forgot Pictures! (Except for the Lava Cake!) Definitely will be going back!!

We've been curious to check out Uptown for a while now, and I'm so glad we finally stopped in! It's…read moreour new favorite spot in downtown Ansonia, with such a beautiful covered patio area that we could hang out on for hours. Great variety on the menu! We thought everything was delicious, and the drinks were good too. The food came out quickly, and our server was very nice. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Wow! Where should I even start..this place is absolutely amazing! I wish I had heard of it sooner…read more I picked this place as a surprise for my friend's birthday! When you first walk in the sound of live music filled our ears and it was just lovely it was a surprise to me because I didn't know they had that here. The two gentlemen who were playing were so wonderful together and they were just having fun! The music kept the vibes flowing for the entirety of the time. The service was great everyone was lovely great attitudes, everyone helped it was a great collective effort Jackie and Raven the bartenders and servers were amazing, Brooke wonderful and even Tristan for his first day on the job did great! Elyse was very friendly and welcoming! The food was absolutely DELICIOUS that blue bird chicken sandwich was definitely my favorite thing we tried every bite of that sandwich makes sense and the truffle parm fries to go with it chefs kiss! The tacos were great I enjoyed the shrimp one more but the chicken one was very good as well. The waffle board I did think that that waffle was going to be bigger but it was still a great addition to our tastings. We shared everything and ended with the almond crème brûlée it was really good and not too sweet! We did also have some mimosas. We started off with mango, hibiscus, and ended with guava they were all really tasty. This place for sure exceeded my expectations and I will 1000% be a repeat customer! I'm going to tell all my friends! Thank you for the service, the vibes, the food, and a cute new place to go to!

Cool, casual vibe. Several large tvs to watch sporting events. Seevice was great and food was…read moregood. Chicken sandwich w cole slaw/hot honey dressing was very good.

Good food. Good drinks. Great vibes! First time here and definitely not the last! The service was…read morefun and friendly. They had some dinner specials that was off menu that sounded good but I opted for the $0.75 cent wings on Wednesdays. Great decision!! I mixed Lemon Pepper with Garlic Parm...best decision ever! Bartender was personable and creative, used fresh fruit, made some Smokey drinks which was cool. The Spicy Mango Margarita was AMAZING! Actually, I think I'll have another! I'll be back.

Absolutely love the Quail & Ale. Just a great local place with great people. The owners live right…read morehere in the neighborhood and you can tell they truly care about the restaurant and the community. The food is always excellent and the service is just as good. It's one of those places you walk into and just feel comfortable. Great food, great service, and even better people. We're lucky to have a place like the Quail & Ale right here in Derby. Highly recommend!

Heard so many good things about this place for the past few years. Finally able to get there and…read moreit did not disappoint!!! Great speakeasy vibe!!! Loved the decor and the understated holiday decorations. Especially loved the " George lassos the moon" decoration from my very favorite Christmas movie:) Their drinks are on point. The fig cocktail was to die for. My wife had the Paloma which was outstanding. The owner served us and she was a delight. So gracious and welcoming. So appreciative that we were there. The food was outstanding. I had the NY deli plate. Very good, the pastrami could be sliced a bit thinner, but it tasted great! Fries were hit fresh and crispy!! My wife had the Sunday special, derby dunker. Just wow. So good!! The truffle fries just kicked the whole thing into the stratosphere!! Can't wait to come back and try more of their food as well as their cocktails

The only good joint on the block!…read more The kindest of Bartenders and the jollyiest of Chefs! The food is bomb and the menus is always changing as per season/vibe. some of the patrons are jagoffs but hey, that's Fairfeild Country fer ya.

Frites are amazing (house made wasabi Mayo) wings were hickory smoked and delish, and our burgers…read morewere cooked perfect

We wanted to try someplace new and this was a solid choice. We started with apps. Coconut shrimp…read morewas homemade, tasty, sauce was excellent. You could actually taste the shrimp. "Chicken tenders" was actually chicken cutlets. Maybe consider describing them better. A little overcooked/dry, but I appreciated they were homemade. Burger was good, preformed patty, cooked correctly. My partner got some type of seafood dish, said the swordfish was so delicious it didn't even need the sauce. The view was excellent outside! Bar service was a little slow, as it was busy on a week night. Server was great.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered buffalo wings as an app and the open faced steak…read moresandwich. After a long wait, the wings and steak sandwich came out together. The wings were fatty but tasty. The steak sandwich was cold with the cheese congealed on it. I had a butter knife to cut through the steak. Very disappointing.

Parking: lots of street spots and I think there is a lot in the back…read more Decor: stylish and clean Staff: very friendly with accents Food: delicious

First time visiting, and the environment was very nice with a friendly atmosphere. Our waiter was…read moreexcellent--attentive, polite, and provided great service. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the price. I ordered the chicken parmesan, and the chicken cutlet was very dry, overcooked, and lacked flavor. For a $33 dish, I expected much better, especially considering the small portion. We also ordered the calamari, and the portion was disappointing for what it cost. It just didn't feel like a good value. To top it off, we each had a Jameson and ginger ale, served in a regular 8-ounce glass. I was surprised to find out afterward that they were $19 each. Overall, while the atmosphere and service were great, I found the food quality and portion sizes didn't justify the high prices. I don't mind paying more for a great meal, but in this case, the value just wasn't there.

This is a must try place. We took a chance because there are not many reviews, however we were in…read morethe area and were hungry so we tried it. My wife had the shrimp mofongo and it was fairly thin sauce that had a lot of flavor and she loved it. The owner asked us at the end if she liked it because many people like thicker sauce and he usually asked for preference of thickness. It was very evident that this man truly cares about his food. I got beef Flautas (Costa Rican version) and they were handmade and as good as I have ever had, the beef was juicy and flavorful and fried perfect. I also got a lychee fresh juice and it was delicious. Give this place a try because the owner cares, it is all fresh and it show in the taste of the food.

Hidden gem ! Great Latin American food. Services was great & owner made a special trip to our table…read moreto tell us the name of a drink that we couldn't remember that they make & tell us about upcoming band. We sat outside on a gorgeous night. All the food was wonderful! Get the beef & chicken empanadas to start. You won't be disappointed! Excellent restaurant, staff & owner. Can't wait to go back .

Best pizza in the valley great atmosphere owner and emily are the best a must try for sure ..we…read morelove going here.

We wanted good Mexican food today so headed to Taco Central in Ansonia. When we arrived the open…read moresign was off and the doors were locked. Bummer, as drove 20 minutes in terrible winter weather. I happened to notice the sign Retro next door. On a whim, I googled it. Great reviews. We decided to give them a try. Oh my goodness, the 4.9 out of 5 didn't lie. Out of 5, we give them a 7. Super cute, uber clean was our initial impression. Emily was behind the bar and quickly welcomed us in. We were their first customers as it had just opened. We told her about Taco Central being closed, no idea why and that this was our first time in. She was so friendly and explained pretty much everything about Retro, from it being family owned and run to what makes it special with recommendations and customer favorites. Her Dad is the owner, Gary and we quickly met him. He shared some history of the area, his background and really made us feel special, but what is special is the crazy delicious pizza we enjoyed. Probably the best pie we have had in the NE. Which is saying a lot. It's New Haven style pizza at its absolute finest. The dough, the crust, the San Marzano sauce (to die for), coupled with the cheese, and toppings. We built our own. Sausage (which he makes himself), black olives, mushrooms, hot oil, jalapeños omg!!!! The pie was so delicious. A tip, when your pizza comes out, let it sit a minute or two before grabbing a slice to let it jive together. They offer oregano, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese to add. It's not needed but was so appreciated. They have apx 3 TVs to catch a game as well as tables. The ambiance is casual, retro and fun. Great date night, family friendly and welcoming. There truly wasn't one thing missing. Plus, they offer great wine choices in six or nine ounce pours at reasonable prices. But unlike so many restaurants, they have lovely long stemmed wine glasses. Great selection of beer, including local craft beers on tap and full bar. Go with complete confidence. I don't know if they have parking behind the restaurant as we parked directly in front street side.