Great place. Great food, and they were slammed with people, having a mostly full bar, and still…read moregreat. Leslie, the Manager who was on today, also our server, and Darlene who was our server, were great. Leslie, was great manager, and loved the food. The place is nice, lots of seating areas and a great area to eat and get food. Extremely recommend this place to anybody who likes Barbecues.

Having been to the main location in Windsor Locks many times I know Bears does great, authentic…read moreBBQ. Real barbeque where they serve the meat(s) with the sauce on the side, in most cases it's not even needed IMO, THAT'S what true Q is. Tucked away on a quiet corner on Ellington Road you might even miss it but its the "Express" location so it's not very large. They have a small area where you order and a kitchen though I don't think they actually cook most or any of the food here. That being said they may run out of popular items like burnt ends so if you're really craving something in particular you may want to call and confirm they still have it, otherwise you'll have to drive to the Windsor Lock location. They have some picnic tables outside if you'd like to 'dine in' but this location does mostly takeout. From the Texas sausage to the pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends and chicken I've never had a bad meal here. The sides are equally good and they even have baked potatoes in addition to the usual mac and cheese, cole slaw and beans you'd expect. Friendly and quick service, tasty meats and sides, what's not to love? Five Stars!

I love Lilly's Soul Food! They always have great variety and even their standard offerings are…read morealways tasty. Service is very good and I appreciate the family vibe.

Love this place! As someone from South Carolina I am glad to find a place that tastes so much like…read morehome. The fried chicken is really spot on. The buffet style is reminiscent of home as well. Highly recommend.

If you're in Hartford looking for the real deal soul food, don't let the neighborhood fool you--Hot…read morePots has the best soul food sides in the city, period. This isn't Lilly's or any of the other "soul food" spots people usually talk about; this is the closest you're going to get to the quality and taste of Sandra's in New Haven. While I can't speak to their proteins, their sides are a masterclass in flavor and soul. My pro move is simple: grab a 20-piece suicide wings from Paul's Ranch House just down the block and pair them with the sides of your choice from here. Dinner is served. It's a fast-food environment, not fine dining, but the taste is elite and fits the budget perfectly. If you want authentic sides that actually hit the mark, this is a mandatory stop.

One of my favorite soul food spots. My favorites are the fried shrimp and fried salmon with mango…read morehabanero. The protein is made to order so it always comes out hot and crunchy. For sides I like the yellow rice, Mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. Sides can be hit or miss. Service is good but depending on the day and time, there's usually a long wait. Again, the protein is made to order so it can take a while if it's busy. I've waited 2 hours before. And even if you do call ahead, they probably won't answer. They're at a new location which has more space but there's no seating available (not a problem). Cashiers have always been friendly.

I continue to patronize Belvedere because their food is that good. Their pierogies, stuffed…read morecabbage, barbeque products are excellent. Numerous lunch specials (although Belvedere is not really that much of an "eat there" type of place). Recently bought 8 dozen pierogies (as well as other food) for my Polush BIL, Jozef, who lives in Manhattan. He really enjoys, as do I. I also recently had my first Cubano sandwich for lunch. Why did I wait so long? Thin slices of ham, pulled pork, Swiss, sliced pickles and mustard on an oversized hard roll. Absolutely perfect. Highly recommend. 4.5 overstuffed and oversized stars

Stepping into this Polish delicatessen for lunch was nothing short of like going to my mother's…read morehouse. She is 100% Polish. Greeted warmly, I placed my order for a Polish plate, consisting of Golobki (stuffed cabbage) a generous serving of kielbasa with sauerkraut, and three pierogi. Rye bread was served on the side. I also got a green tea to wash it all down with. All this was around $15 plus the tip. Let me tell you, the reason why I said it was like going to my mother's house was this place is culture at its finest for the Polish heritage I absolutely loved the Kielbasa and sauerkraut, and the pierogi were out of this world and you could tell they were homemade with love. The Golobki was good. If I said it was better than my mother's, there would be hell to pay! Serving containers of spicy mustard for the kielbasa, sour cream for the pierogi, and a beautiful horseradish sauce was for whatever your pleasure. This had a kick and it was amazing. The restaurant is super clean, and decorated with lots of thought. I loved the menu. I thought the many choices were to be ordered on the future times I frequent this place Now I see all the rave this place has, and this could be a regular stop. Thanks again Belvedere of East Windsor for your gracious service and delicious food. You are well deserving of the five stars. Until next time!

Nice happy hour for after work. Prices of food & drinks are affordable…read more Not sure of other days or times, but Monday at 3-4:30p it's pretty dead. So no problem with getting a seat at the bar. Chips & salsa with a mild kick are complimentary. The apps are generous in size, especially the soup. The wings aren't little. The blue cheese is delicious. I almost asked what brand it was. No matter which taco you choose, it won't be a bad decision.

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Big portion sizes and seemingly authentic, but expensive. It seemed like most dishes were well over $23, even the appetizers. Pork tamales were soft and tasty. Birria tacos were nicely crisped on the outside, but too large to dip into the small container of consommé. The tortilla on the chicken burrito was too firm. Wobbly table. Booths are too narrow for large people to fit in comfortably. Not many servers working on a Monday afternoon. The one we had was friendly enough but was hard to track down when we needed him.

Republic Gastro Pub was the perfect spot for two childhood friends meeting up in Bloomfield, along…read morewith their husbands, and it could not have been better. There's always a little pressure when a dinner is part reunion, part catch-up, part "please let the restaurant be good enough to match the occasion," and Republic absolutely came through. The whole evening was fantastic. Shane took great care of us and struck that perfect balance of being attentive, personable, and making everything feel easy. He helped the night flow in a way that let us relax, laugh, catch up, and enjoy ourselves without ever feeling rushed. The dinners across the table were a hit, but my Moroccan lamb special was next-level. It was one of those meals where you take a bite and immediately stop mid-conversation because your full attention has been redirected to the plate. The flavors were rich, layered, and so unexpectedly good that I'm still thinking about it. Everyone loved their meal, the atmosphere made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening, and the prices felt very reasonable, especially for how good the whole experience was. All in, Republic Gastro Pub gave us exactly what you hope for in a night like that: great food, great service, lots of laughs, and a dinner worthy of the reunion

Overall, great restaurant. I had a hard time picking my drinks and food because everything looked…read morevery good and unique. The drinks in particular were very well balanced and thoughtfully curated. Ambience was cozy and upscale, with some prices to suggest this restaurant may be better suited for special occasions rather than your regular hang. Service was just-ok. No complaints but nothing special either, and the table near the door that we sitting at was probably near a heating vent because it was a little uncomfortably warm. Overall, yes, I would go back to dine here and I would recommend Republic Gastropub.

Stopped at Robertos, sat at the bar. The bartender was freindly. Ordered a beer, glass of water and…read moreAsian bowel for dinner.enjoyed the food. I will return as a costumer

Was there for a dinner with a group 5/4/2026. Waitstaff was very unorganized and didn't remember…read morepeoples meal choices. I never got my dinner by the time everyone else mostly finished theirs. I know the owner and I'm sure he would never tolerate the poor service of his help. I can't comment on the quality of the food as I never received mine.

this place doesn't seem like anything special from the outside or inside but the food was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. we showed up with 6 people on a sunday night and sat way in the back corner. the server (younger blonde bartender whose name escapes me) was very attentive and left her post at the bar to serve us promptly. the food came out quickly and it was absurdly good. i will be recommending this to the local people i know. 4 stars instead of 5 for the charge of a refill on a soda.

Food= 5 stars, my salad was terrific. The meatloaf entree was flavorful, done just right. I love…read moremashed potatoes and Cole slaw gave me some variety away from broccoli. The beer was local CT brewery. Hit the spot. Service=5 stars, Taylor M. was exceptional. Explained the side options and delivered excellent service. She was friendly and helpful. Ambiance=4.5, they played fun music to give off a good warm vibe. They greeted folks as they came in the door. They told me to sit any where I want. I was able to see TV's and they had enough variety on the channels keep me connected. I recommend and I will return.