I was able to try Sweetwater with my fellow Yelp elite friends today and I have to say I was…read moreimpressed. It was a very hot day today so my daughter and I decided we could use a fresh smoothie. When I say the OMG smoothie hit the spot it hit the spot. It was chilled with the perfect taste of mango and pineapple sweetness with a little sour and that agave kicked it up to the next level. The ladies behind the counter were welcoming and kind. The steak sandwich I got was ok but I think it's cause of the ingredients I added. The sourdough bread I got it on was maybe too thin then I added oil and vinegar which was kind of too much for that poor thin bread. The flavor was there, the steak was good, the beets and blue cheese delicious. They even added jalapeño which wasn't on the menu for me and for that I am appreciative. I will definitely be back to try more delicious combos. Thank you Sweetwater!

"She's like sweet water runnin' Baby, won't you come and…read moreGive a dyin' man a drink?" (Straight Lines) Sweetwater Salad Bar made a bad experience "good" today when they pivoted and made a great customer service decision. They have a deep menu with all sorts of customizable Smoothies, three kinds of toasts, and Wraps. We went for lunch today and decided on a "to go" order of their Avocado Toast. We paid our $5.84 and waited for the order to be assembled. After a few minutes, a manager approached us to say they couldn't make the avocado toast because they had run out of bread. Now... since you can't really make an Avocado Toast, Peanut Butter Banana Toast, or Hummus Toast without toast, and you can't really make toast without bread, we understood why they couldn't give us the order we had already paid for. But they made things right by offering us something else, so we opted for a chicken quesadilla which we received for no additional charge. The quesadilla was good with a nice mix of chicken and cheese. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Obviously, inventory management comes to mind, and if they run out of bread, that information should be conveyed to the entire staff so everyone is on the same page about what is and is not available, what can and cannot be made, and what should and should not be paid for.

If fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with premium, locally sourced ingredients is your jam…read morethis is the place for you. It's located inside State House Square Pavilion Food Court, a convenient spot for all those working in downtown. This was my first time here and I tried the Mighty Aphrodite salad: romain & arugula, garlic shrimp, feta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, herb vinaigrette. It came with a bag of chips. The salad was good, except the shrimp, which was extremely salty and the herb vinaigrette, sweet (both of which I didn't like). So I ate the salad without them. I probably will be back to give it one more try and built my own salad.

I've always thought of Ajo for lunch and I'm not sure how I missed their great breakfast. On my…read morequest do not continue being judged for disliking eggs, I ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito. Man, that burrito was banging! I really liked the salsa, it complemented the steak and eggs very well. I also got the yogurt with fruit and honey, which was so refreshing for after my workout. The service is really friendly and I would say there is a bit of a wait but it's because your food is being prepped per order. They don't offer any grilled items on Friday so just be mindful if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of seats in the Statehouse Square cafeteria but a limited number of outlets.

Went here for the first time and wish I had visited sooner. It's way better than Chopt (comparable…read morefood) or Subway (right next door). They have lots of gluten free options, including a gluten-free wrap. The vegetables were very fresh and the store looked immaculately clean. The chicken was white meat. Well cooked and well seasoned. I definitely enjoyed my Tex-Mex wrap. The gentleman who helped me was very nice. The only thing keeping me from five stars is the price, which is in line with other fresh food, but always feels high to me. I think next time I'd get a whole bowl in order to get two meals out of it, which definitely looked doable.

This is my 2nd time here. I tried the wrap. I got chicken , lettuce and mozzarella cheese in it. It…read morewas huge to big and awkward to handle for me so I ended up pulling it apart and just eating the inside. Which was delicious. My daughter got the Cobb salad. She says was great and very enjoyable to eat. Next time I am in this area I will do another salad. Sorry the pictures of wrap before I tore it open won't come into this page.

I eat here all the time and I recommend it. Very fresh and delicious and friendly staffread more

This place is good except for the fact that they don't do a good job with controlling for cross…read morecontamination. This is the second time I've gotten a salad without onions but had plenty of onions to pick out. Pictured are all the onions that I didn't accidentally eat. I also tasted a little tuna in this salad. (It was a chicken salad.) This is a concerning issue as it has the potential to sicken someone with an allergy. It's too bad they have this issue because everything else is good. They use quality products. They give you large portions. The staff is nice. I would therefore overall give them 3 out of 5 stars. Hopefully they correct this very basic issue fairly soon before the health department pays its visit.

This is the kind of place you wish you had gone to with a crowd so you could sample more dishes…read more Everything was a delight. The Mahi Mahi tacos started with a strip of the meat rather than little chucks, so the fish could stand out as the foundation and not be lost in the excellent toppings. Generally, I am ready for the Brussel sprout fade to end - but please keep these on the menu. Excellent. The pumpkin-sweet potato bisque made with coconut milk was a treat for someone forced off of dairy by an allergy. The service was attentive and the restaurant attractive. Finally, we have found a place to go when we must overnight between DC and central Maine!

We arrived with a large group without reservations, kinda chose it on a whim, so we had to wait a…read morebit but it was fine, we were shortly accommodated. The place looked spacious and with a lot of light, it looked clean and they seemed to have a nice selection of wines (for those that like it) , they were displayed for people to see, which I thought looked very nice. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I found it odd that there was only 1 restroom for the size of the restaurant. Our waiter was nice, he took our order and we were excited. The food took a VERY long time, we were starving, and we had kids with us so that wasn't good. Some of our orders were wrong and so unfortunately we had to wait even longer for the right meal. We didn't order alcohol but we did older a couple of mocktails. I was SUPER excited for them because that's something I always appreciate at a restaurant. I'm sad to say that they were AWFUL!! straight up syrup, not bubbly (some were supposed to have soda in them) not sweet, simply not enjoyable at all, I ended up switching it for a simple club soda, I figured it was a safe bet. When my food came out, it was ok, I had the avocado toast, and it was forgettable, my sister had the chicken and waffles and now THAT was the meal to get, it was large in portion and that chicken was beyond tasty!! My other sister has the lomito sandwich with the chips and it was good, something missing but she enjoyed it. The rest of the food were burgers and they were ok, the kids had burgers and Mac and cheese and they were not tasty according to the children's disinterest in barely touching their food (and they love cheeseburgers). I'm always willing to bypass certain things as long as customer service delivers BUT unfortunately they fell short. We were celebrating an engagement and so we were all very happy and in a great mood, when suddenly workers around us were cleaning up the neighboring tables, and even sweeping very close to us. We thought the place was possibly closing? (Even though it was only 2:15pm). I asked if they were closing and they said that they close the restaurant from 3-4 so their employees can go eat .... I'm not against giving them a break BUT, it really felt like they were kicking us out, we felt pressured to eat fast and wrap it up, not a good feeling, when you are in the zone of happiness. It was our first time there so, I would have appreciated if they would have informed us that the restaurant takes a little break in between and then we would have decided if we wanted to stay or go elsewhere. They did bring a little dessert and 2 mocktails for the newly engaged which was nice, I'll give them that. Overall, I don't think the food and experience was worth me coming back or recommending this place, I'm sure there's other much better places.

Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table…read morefor five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back.

My girlfriend and my trip to Salute for our 2 year anniversary was stellar- from start to finish…read more I'll get all the basic stuff out of the way first. The food, fantastic. I got the pasta à la vodka with chicken, and my girlfriend got the pesto gnocchi chicken dish. Everything came fast, warm, and fresh- cooked to perfection. We also got the cheese garlic bread as a starter, which was delicious and the perfect size as to not spoil your dinner. Finally, we split an order of the chocolate lava cake which was one of the tastiest desserts I'd ever had. Now, onto the even more impressive details. First things first, calling in, and then changing the time for our reservation was very easy, and the man who picked up the phone seemed very excited to have us coming in to the restaurant. Upon arrival, it was clear the host (Jimmy) was the same person on the phone, as he remembered my name and was immediately incredibly hospitable and friendly. Jimmy asked me and my girlfriend how long we'd been together, and we told him "2 years today!" This at first seemed like typical small talk on the way to the table (which I should mention was arguably the best seat in the house, a table right by the front window in a nice quiet area of the restaurant), but I was quite impressed when the first thing our server, Vincent, said to us a few minutes later was "Happy anniversary." Vincent was very helpful and made sure to circle by our table frequently enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but not to the point where it was unnecessary- perfect!! As you can see in the attached image, our lava cake came with a nice happy anniversary message, and I'd like to remind you that this was all just from us mentioning it to Jimmy, once on our way in. We were treated to some goodies to take home separate from what we ordered, as well as a nice half off discount on the parking lot up the street. And it was to my great surprise and graciousness that when I peeked at the bill, our dessert was missing- based on the service we received, I would be surprised if this was a mistake. In summary, our trip to Salute was nothing short of a 5 star review. Excellent food, clean bathrooms, calm and friendly atmosphere, and I do not understate this when I say that the service was IMPECCABLE. Thank you very much to Jimmy, Vincent, and Salute as a whole for a wonderful evening- we will be back.

Best hummus I've had since I went to Israel in 2018! The falafel was great too but my goodness that…read morehummus was immaculate. The owner was so kind to me and my family and gave my kiddo a pack of m&ms and a lollipop to wait which was so sweet and helped hold us over until the food was ready. It's in parkville market which is a cool spot to hang out it. Definitely need to go back asap and try more!

"I'm hungry for that sweet life, baby With a real fine girl…read morelike you I can almost taste it, baby And It's sweet as wine" (Paul Revere and the Raiders) If you have a taste for Greek and Mediterranean foods, go check out the Taste Mediterranean Kitchen at the back right corner of the Parkville Market. Think foods like hummus, lamb, shawarma, falafel, fatoush, Tabbouleh, kebeh, grape leaves, and baklava. I picked up a beauty of a dish to take home today. My container was stuffed with at least two cups of yellow rice and two of the largest grilled chicken drumsticks I have ever seen. My food came with two side dishes- a small container of sweet, delicious rice pudding and a second container of what seemed like a mildly spicy tapioca. I had one drumstick and some rice for dinner and they were both excellent. The chicken was liberally seasoned, and the chicken itself was moist, juicy, and full of flavor. The rice was soft and flavorful and pretty much perfect. Hats off to the friendly gent who waited on me and handed the food over with a big smile!

There are now a few salad places in West Hartford and I think it's become acknowledged (at least…read morefor me) that this is the best of them. The ingredients are a bit fresher, the quality is there, the portions, the service and the variety. Inside is comfortable but this place works well as a to go place. Service is quick and friendly and prices are in line for what you'd expect. A true salad winner.

Summer coming up so I need to try to get healthier. There was a lot of parking and seating. Inside…read moreit was bright, clean and welcoming. I ordered online and had a wait a few minutes before my meal was ready. Seems like there was just one employee running the store today. I got a combo meal which comes with a medium salad with bread and a choice of soup, chips, smoothie or drink. It ran for about $15. I got the Thai chicken salad and chicken noodle soup. The salad was delicious. The soup could have use a bit more salt and pepper. Overall it was a satisfying lunch. I do find the marketing on the bowls and napkins. Found it funny. I also like that there a reusable bowl program.

Great food, great service, luxurious atmosphere. The windows all around allow you to have a great…read moreview of the Hartford skyline and the river. There are a lot of food options, we came for a friend's birthday party and they had created a custom menu. My only qualm with the place is access- difficult to find the parking and to navigate to get in here, it's a business/apartment building so takes a few extra steps to access the restaurant.

I was immediately smacked in the face with the lack of ventilation. My clothes and my hair took on…read morethe aroma of the restaurant, and my desire to eat here was immediately shaped by our first step inside. Notwithstanding, we looked forward to something unique and outstanding, given the constant advertising on Yelp for the Parker House Rolls. The hostess was friendly, the waiter a bit snobbish, but perhaps that's the "exclusive" vibe they are trying to project. We went on to peruse the menu, which is a bit abbreviated; I assumed it's because they are focused on their "specialty." We took in the views, which, hailing from New York City, were not as vast or fascinating as those we were used to. Granted, we knew where we were and really had no expectations. We just wanted to enjoy dinner. The meal's presentation was beautiful. The Parker House Rolls were delicious. The Hamachi Crudo appetizer was perfection. I did not enjoy the Skate Wing and did not eat it; it had a tough rubbery texture; probably overcooked. I mentioned to my waiter that I didn't enjoy it, and he offered no alternative, so I ate more rolls. My husband enjoyed the Dry Aged Rohan Duck. We topped it off with a chocolaty dessert and French press coffee. The friendliest of the staff was a young man who collected our plates after our entrees. He smiled and interacted in a very down-to-earth manner. Overall, the appetizer, rolls, and dessert were delicious. The service was stoic and not warm or welcoming. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be visiting again.

Food was amazing; all the ingredients tasted very fresh and left us feeling satisfied with our…read moremeal! Service was awesome as well and helped with all questions!

Another Fabulous lunch at Gveenah A gem of a tiny…read morerestaurant serving reliably excellent Mediterranean fare .today we enjoyed the Chefs bread with 4 sauces, pillowy soft Beef Shawarma and grilled sunchokes and cauliflower in curry over greens and Tahini All were great Tiny space ..big flavors