This place is so perfectly named. Despite being from Groton when I walked in there was a sense of…read morefamiliarity. The decorum was not the same but the energy reminded me of my old stomping ground (O'Neils in New London RIP). I enjoyed the collection of decor, especially the dragon hanging from the ceiling and the little guy in the upper corner. The bar tender was friendly and I enjoyed over hearing them talk with regulars. I ordered the happy hour nachos and a Diet Coke. There wasn't anything fancy about them but they felt nostalgic (and very cheesy!). I want to come back and try one of their grill cheese but I don't know if my tummy could handle that much cheese in one go.

Driving through the small town of Putnam we were looking for something to eat and the stomping…read moreground came up on Yelp. With good reviews and a cool menu we dropped in and couldn't have been happier! We were pretty lucky as it was not that busy and we were able to get a table right away. The decor is eclectic and interesting. The staff came with a great smile and even better attitude; absolutely top notch! We started w the pretzels and beer cheese. Holy 6 pound baby Jesus they were good. They came out piping hot and the cheese was in a bubbling side dish. This isn't your typical dab of cheese in a plastic condiment container that is commonplace nowadays. I had the Arturo Sandoval (spin on a Cuban) as my entree and it was also fabulous and came out hot. If I was being critical, the pork was a wee bit dry, but that happens sometimes and it really didn't take away from the sando. Even the small side of pasta salad was outstanding. I'm lucky if I eat sides like that 1/100 times and this one I couldn't wait to finish. Great vibe, great staff, great food, and live music almost every day. Definitely gonna go back and if it's just as good will update to 5 stars.

What a true Irish pub! Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff!…read more Brussel sprouts were unique and delicious! Sweet savory combo bacon, fig jam, apples and crispy sprouts. The flavors danced on your tongue. Wished we had a few more sprouts. The Cuban Ruben was also a delicious flavor combo. I expected the sandwich to be warm but it was cold. The house made corned beef was perfection (lean, no fat and super flavorful)(wished for a tad more) slaw, fresh homemade pickles all very fresh and delicious! Don't pass on the house made chips, salt & vinegar. These were a delight! We loved it there and will definitely be back. The place had a great crowd and clearly a favorite for many locals. Many local options but this one did not disappoint!

We were staying in the area and found the hare and the hound on Yelp. Then menu looked good and the…read morereviews were good. So we made a reservation and came for dinner. The food was awesome, I definitely recommend the pound town wings. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The staff were friendly and it is a cool place inside. I am not sure if I'll be in this area any time soon, but if I am, I would definitely stop back in.

Tried to eat here today. Is this permanently closed ? There were threatening no trespassing signs…read moreposted on the door.

This place needs a fresh review! Here goes. Been here a few times. In spite of sounding like a beer…read moregarden, it is welcoming to all parties from what I have observed. They even had Christmas decor up this last time around. Nice touch! There is a hostess upon entry (typically) who is ready to promptly seat you. Bar, high tops, and standard tables are all available options. I have always felt the service was standard for a relatively busy establishment. Just the right amount of time. They have people working the front of the house, as well as people in the back running food. Efficient! The food has been consistently good. Not outstanding, but nothing to whine about. I will continue to come here on occasion for sure! Recommend and Bon Appetite!

What a cute little hidden gem! We stopped in for a lunch date in December. The drinks were…read moreexcellent and the food was great. The atmosphere is really cute. Highly recommend!

This is a small eatery (I counted max 39 seats between tables and the bar) with difficult parking…read more I was able to get a spot right in front b because I went to lunch, but the parking lot has signs saying it is for employees of the wood shop next door, and no trespassing in the lot across the street, so I think street parking is the only option? Service is great, very attentive and friendly. The food is what earns this three stars. I tried a stuffie, German onion soup, a Farmhouse burger, and a key lime Mason jar. The stuffie was a little small, and most of the flavor was imparted by the ham and the squeeze of lemon. The German onion soup, I'm not sure why it was German except to not be French? Outside the name difference, the onions were way too large, and there was a total lack of flavor going on in the soup. The crock was very large too. The burger and fries looked pretty good, and I enjoyed the flavors here. The fries were rough hewn, so there was good crispness from all the edges. The toppings of the burger, and the bun, were also hearty. Unfortunately, my medium rare burger was more like raw meat with surface browning. I'm a big fan of rare steak, but ground beef needs a little more cooking. Also, the house made ketchup is really more of a marinara sauce. If I'd ended up eating more of my plate before they took it away to re-fire the burger, I would have asked to replace the ketchup. The key lime Mason jar was e everything you want to wrap up a meal. Great flavor, lightness, citrus. I did have to bring most of it home but, unlike the burger they brought back in a box, I'm excited to get back into the key lime. From an accessibility stand point, there is no ramp to get in nor handicap parking, so the evidently don't want your business. Once you're in, there are some seats you could get in, but if this place were full it would be difficult to navigate for anyone. The bathroom is a single room, but very spacious and nice. So, mixed bag for access. Your mileage may vary, but I'm not racing to return.

Update. I didn't think my last review was too negative, however a manager still contacted me to…read morediscuss our experience and wanted us to be 100% satisfied. We returned today and had impeccable service. My burger & my Wife's cuban sandwich were both excellent....

BLUF; Really good BBQ meat, meh pizza. I went to Black Dog…read morefor dinner. The staff are all super friendly and the restaurant is very spacious inside. The bench seating was very comfortable, though some of the tabletops were pretty tall and all wood, so maybe not the easiest to sit at for a while. The restaurant has an extensive menu, but when I saw the pitmaster section I knew I had to try some of that. As an appetizer there were potato skins with pulled pork. Wow, these are not the wizened, come from a frozen box, potato skins. These were large, brimming with flavor and cheese. From the pit was brisket and ribs. Each came with corn bread, one with fries, the other with mac and cheese. Corn bread, so good, nice grainy texture, not a baked sugar slurry like you can find elsewhere, up here in the north. The brisket is super tender, doesn't need much sauce because it's packing all that natural and smoke flavor. The ribs are not dainty. You're going to be getting in here with your hands, like proper ribs eating. I'm so unused to that, and it resulted in me bringing half the rack home because a half rack was so filling. The edges of the ribs were dry, but all the interior was pull apart tender and delectable. Again, only needing a touch of their homemade sauce. The fries were robust but still crispy and seasoned well. The mac was the only miss for me. Too toothsome and not much flavor. Because they also do wood fired pizza, I got a cheese with ricotta to go. I'm not sure I ever need their pizza again. The crust was thin but not very crispy except on the cornicione, which had a lot of herbs sprinkled on it. The sauce disappeared, flavor wise, and so did the cheese blend. Side notes - I know everything has gotten crazy expensive, but the prices here took me aback. $16 for three pieces of bacon? Also, the 10% military discount was only applied to my ribs, but nothing else, so I'm happy they have one but it may only be applied to your food and non alcoholic drinks on Tuesdays and Fridays during their specific windows.

My wife and I are visiting from Colorado. We wanted good pizza. We tried Jimmys in Dudley, not my…read morestyle of pizza. Our friends recommended Quarterback club. Very first thing I noticed was that the sign was absolutely ridiculously faded. We actually drove right by it the first time trying to find the place. If the owners trying to hide his establishment from customers, he's doing an excellent job with that sign. We sat down, the waitress didn't seem very enthused to help us on a Labor Day. I think that my pizza crust had more personality than our waitress did. She kind of warmed up towards the end, when it was time to get the bill, and we needed to decide what to tip. When it comes to the actual pizza... I think it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS PIZZA. Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time. This being said, after i ate, I walked into the bathroom to wash my hands, it was an absolute nightmare. This bathroom had clearly not been cleaned in a while. Gross toilet seat, with fecal matter and toilet paper stuck to it. The sight of this makes me a little worried, because this will probably be the similar condition of the kitchen. This place would probably get five stars from more people if they did a couple things: 1. Employ staff that seems enthusiastic about their job and makes the customers feel welcome. 2. Clean your damn bathrooms. 3. Invest in a sign out front that people can actually see from the street. 4. (This one probably doesn't matter) but I think the whole quarterback theme for a pizza place is really stupid. And the name is pretty stupid as well. This being said, I probably will return and bring some other people. And we will give it a second chance. Don't let me down Quarterback Sneak Club or whatever the hell you're called.

Might be better off stopping at subway. The pizza had an…read moreunusual "dirty dishwater" smell to it.

Black Stone in Putnam solves the problem of wanting to try everything. They do flights... and not…read morejust for drinks food flights Started with the deviled egg flight (the shrimp one was hands down my favorite). Then came the shrimp flight: bacon-wrapped shrimp with maple glaze, garlic butter shrimp, and bang bang shrimp. The fried shrimp sealed the deal. And then... steak time The ribeye with garlic butter and perfectly mashed potatoes? Absolute perfection. Everything was cooked just right and seasoned on point. This spot is a must-try, and they've got other locations too, so there's no excuse. Service was quick & the restaurant was small but cozy perfect for a date night. Or just out with friends. #BlackStonePutnam #FoodFlights #MustTryEats #ShrimpLovers #RibeyeSteak #FoodieFinds #EatLocal #ConnecticutEats #FoodReel #GoodEatsOnly #goodwatsinct

I've been to this small restaurant, with an interior I can best describe as bohemian, a couple…read moretimes. Whether it's very busy or mostly empty, the service is a little slow and the music is so loud you have trouble communicating with anyone you may be there with. At least when you do get service everyone is very friendly. The menu concept is that everything is in flights, so you're choosing three from usually four options. You can choose the same thing twice, or get anything stand-alone. My experience was that at least one of the options was subpar, either being dry or bland. Also, on the slider flight, I requested no raw onions on the one slider and they didn't put the grilled onions on the other burger either. However, while this is reading negative, I will say that the rest of the food is great and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more options I haven't gotten to yet. They have outdoor seating, which may be quieter but wasn't available in December when I went. I think it's worth a try, but since it is small it may be full when you go, and I wouldn't recommend a large group without a reservation.

Went to their annual Thanksgiving buffet and was not disappointed. Besides the standard…read moreThanksgiving fare, they also offer a wonderful beef dish, and seafood as well! You can go up as many times as you like. (or can) I made three trips: one for each entree. There are very few restaurants in the area that offer this convenience and is also the most reasonable. My hats off to them for doing this for people that are no longer able to prepare such a large meal, or just simply too busy. See you next year! And I won't forget the tip next time.

Food is always hot and well prepared. Menu has a good selection without being overwhelming. Nice…read moreatmosphere!

I wanted to like this restaurant more than I ended up doing so. I went for the prime rib and was…read morehappy to learn that the soup and salad bar came with it. I also got some BBQ chicken potato skins. The restaurant itself is very pleasant, a large interior that you wouldn't guess from the outside. It has a cozy ambiance, and it has a very local feel as a lot of the other customers and the staff seemed to know each other. The staff are also super friendly and there wasn't much time between any time I needed something and receiving it. The soup and salad bar is on the menu for $15 standalone and I'm not sure the limited variety warrants that, but as a part of the meal it was just enough. I really enjoyed the beef and bean soup, though the New England clam chowder was pretty bland. The salad bar was well kept and had enough to make a solid salad. The prime rib came out before the potato skins appetizer, so that was odd, but at least you know the kitchen isn't holding dishes up under a heat lamp. The potato skins were alright but the chicken was pretty dry and nothing I'd order again. The real disappointment was the prime rib. My knife wasn't sharp enough to get through the rubbery skin that surrounded it, rather than having a nice seasoned crust. The meat was firm and fairly flavorless, and the au jus that came with it didn't add anything either. The whole preparation needed more salt, pepper, herbs, and maybe a touch of aging to let it penetrate. The mashed potatoes and gravy, similarly, were bland and unenjoyable. I can say the menu is broad, so you may find something else on it, but I don't think this is your destination for delectable prime rib.

Golden Greek Restaurant & Pub - Honest Review I sampled…read moreseveral dishes during my visit: * Fried Calamari - Batter was overcooked and came out dry. * Pizza - The crust was underbaked and doughy. * Shrimp entrée - Very small portion, essentially a piece of boiled shrimp with fish stuffing. * New England Clam Chowder - Thin, watery, and lacking flavor. Overall, there's room for improvement, especially in consistency and seasoning. The staff and setting were fine, but the food felt like it was still in the "beginner chef" stage.

Great atmosphere. Good band. Waaaaaay understaffed. Watched the bartender run out to get more…read moreBudweiser during the night. This COULD be such an awesome spot.

I cannot stress enough how over priced the food and drinks are at this restaurant (portions are…read moretiny)- the value is abysmal - they have a sister restaurant (The Stave and Still) that was closed last evening, so that Whiskey Rocks could be properly staffed - it was not in my opinion even close to being properly staffed. I felt bad for the hostess, who was doubling as a waitress. The place gets 1 Star - because the band "The Midnight Riders" was excellent (70s 80s and 90s rock) No band - 0 Stars