Went here for the first time, and am probably wavering between a 3.5 and a 4 -- but rounded up to 4…read morebecause of our lovely server, Louie. My friend and I both had burgers, which were delicious -- but what were REALLY awesome were the french fries. Slim, perfectly cooked and salted -- hoo mama. Other reviewers have mentioned that the menu has more of an Asian influence -- this continues to be true, and in fact, when we return I'd like to try some of those more specifically Asian or Asian-inspired dishes. One thing I perceived, though, was that the pickles on the burger were brined in something that tasted almost seafood-y -- I'm allergic so I don't think it was actual fish sauce or something, but something that gave it a slight fishy taste, like when you have seaweed. Anyway, that was the only thing I didn't care for -- but it didn't bother me enough to not want to try again! We loved the ambience and the location was also super convenient with free parking in the back. I'll update my review after my next visit!

3.5 stars We were on…read moreour way home from a road trip and were looking for a great lunch spot on our route, when we came across Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, which was located in the quaint town of Sandy Hook. As we drove through the village, we saw the restaurant on our left-hand side. It was housed in a historical brick building with a sprawling deck overlooking the Pootatuk River. It was a beautifully sunny day, so I immediately suggested that we dine outside. Unfortunately for us, the part of the balcony that was covered and offering live acoustic music was completely full. That meant that we were seated on the far edge of the patio with no shield from the strong sun or any ability to hear the tunes. In addition to the unideal seating, the food took a very long time to arrive, so I just sat there roasting. The server offered to move us inside, but we stuck it out for the view. I had ordered the Fattoush Salad with Chicken. The Mediterranean bowl included mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, kalamata olives, and fried naan croutons, though I had omitted the red onion that was also supposed to be in the blend. I had asked for the red wine vinaigrette on the side and wound up not using much of it. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the chicken had an odd preparation. It was not grilled (like I would have hoped for a healthy salad topper) and not deep-fried, but was roasted or pan-fried or something, which I had not expected. It had a crispy skin, but remained reasonably tender at least. I also grabbed a few of my partner's fries, which were excellent. After we wrapped up the meal, I stopped inside to cool off and use the facilities, which consisted of a singular, unisex bathroom in the corner of the rustic dining room. There was a bit of a line, and they could certainly have benefitted from additional restrooms. I really did like the antique atmosphere at Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, but I think that the heat just made the experience a bit challenging for me. I would definitely consider returning, but would be more diligent in my seating and food selections.

Perfect food convenient and fast. The outside patio is a nice retreat during the warmer months.read more

Great food. Priced like it's 2008. Burger is a lot of bun not much meat. Philly is great. Sushi…read moregreat. Quesadilla is ok.

The food and service here were fabulous tonight! We took advantage of the great happy hour menu and…read morestayed for dinner. I would absolutely go back if we are in the area again.

Owner chased my friends dad out to curse him out for leaving honest sub-par review on the food, and…read moretold him to never come to any of his locations. Don't threaten us with a good time, we weren't planning on coming back... The food was terrible, and cold, however we gave grace since we were part of a large party. Owner has serious mental problems.

Thank you to the amazing team at Marketplace for making my daughter's Bridal Shower such a success!…read more The food was delicious! The staff were awesome and attentive! Thank you Michael for coordinating a special day!

The place is very pretty modern clean cement looking with wooden tables farmhouse look. Servers are…read moreso so welcoming and attentive and the food is delicious. I had the codfish sandwich and it was very delicious so we're the truffle fries.

Stopped in to Vyne with my father on the way to see some family. Located in a classic New England…read morebuilding, but with a modern interior, they offer a good ambiance for a night out with friends, family, or a date. The outdoor seating was perfect on a mild summer night. They offer a solid cocktail list - I had the smoked Manhattan. The menu had a variety of tasty options, many with Italian influences. I went with the diver scallops & risotto, and Dad went with the pork chop scarpariello - both were quite good. Service was timely and friendly.

I would not be able to recommend this restaurant after our one and only experience dining there…read morelast night. My husband and I are in the area for a weekend getaway and wanted to find a nice place for a date night. We chose Vyne after looking at their menu, which appeared elevated and unique. Pros and Cons below but the spark notes are: Nice atmosphere, good service, bad (and expensive) food. Pros: *The atmosphere is nice. Slightly elevated, beautiful decor, very nice bar area, and the outdoor area is a vibe. *Service was good. Our waitress was kind, efficient and helpful. *Our cocktails were great. Delicious, not wildly overpriced, and fresh. Cons and the reason why I could not recommend going to this restaurant: Overall the food was wildly disappointing, especially at this price point. We paid (with tip and 2 cocktails each) $250 for food we couldn't finish it was so poorly cooked and prepared. * Surf & Turf appetizer (24) - interesting and fresh spring flavor but the shrimp (a main component of the dish) was overcooked. * Scallop entree($44)- Scallops were not cooked well. They were very rubbery, chewy and bouncy. I left two on the plate. The flavor profile was also heavily oil. * Side of Mac&Cheese - now, I have NEVER not finished mac&cheese, it's my absolute favorite food and a treat for me to order. This mac&cheese was so bad that we had 2 bites and didn't finish. For a $9.50 side I would expect something interesting. Maybe a baked dish? Or three cheeses? Anything than what we got - which was shell pasta (undercooked) and a cheese sauce (similar to a Velveeta). There was also a strange aftertaste, almost like a spoiled milk. Besides that aftertaste there was absolutely no flavor. * The Filet Mignon ($52) - maybe the most disappointing of all our dishes with a theme of badly cooked and no flavor. Asked for it cooked medium rare and closer to the rare side - it came to us as a solid medium. The steak didn't seem to be seasoned at all. No flavor. The potatoes had no crisp and absolutely no flavor. There was a generic BBQ sauce on the plate. With no salt and pepper on the table (on purpose with the expectation that everything would be flavored perfectly) it made absolutely no sense to finish a dish that we could make better at home. A truly disappointing meal that we couldn't finish, paid $$$$ for and had to stop at fast food on the way home from because we were still so hungry. I don't review often but I needed to because this is an expensive restaurant for what it is, and I want to make sure people know what they're getting into. Maybe we just went on a bad night, but we won't be going back to find out.

Wanted to try something new and this was right next to costco. We went at 5pm so it might not be…read moretheir busy time but it was fairly empty, so no need to make a reservation if you're worried about that. Also there was no music playing or anything so the emptiness of the place really made our conversation echo. The waitress who was also the hostess was very nice and helpful as we decided what we wanted to order. After being seated we were given bread which was paired with regular olive oil and vinegar, which was odd to me because normally if it's olive oil at least it's like mixed with something like garlic or butter. I ordered the cinnamon maple old fashioned and arancini to start and these items really wowed me. The old fashioned had an ice sphere with bits of fruit that definitely enhanced my appreciation of the drink. The arancini appetizer was also very good, especially with the basil pesto, and there was enough to share. For dinner I had the cacio pepe al funghi with a breaded chicken add-on. The chicken itself was good but I didn't realize how thin it would be so that was kind of disappointing. Pappardelle is also a very filling noodle, and normally cacio e pepe comes with a thinner noodle like spaghetti or tonnarelli, but it was good. While I didn't order the chicken marsala I did also try it and they did a great job with the sauce! Compared to the chicken I got though, the marsala chicken was a lot tougher, almost like a well done steak. Overall it seems like a nice enough place, maybe we just have to come back at a better time and choose a different dish.

Food quality / price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is contemporary Italian neo-industrial…read more We stopped in to get an entree for the wife, and dessert for me, and we sat at the bar. The wife had the Pasta Primavera. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the dish had a light blend pf vegetables with plenty of parsley. It was very good, but it wasn't very hot. I had a Keoke Coffee and their NY Cheesecake. Both were okay. They have a very nice outdoor seating area, with several seats in a ahaded area. Service was very good. The menu fairly large, and is mostly standard Italian fare. The dessert menu is quite limited with nothing unique or surprising.

Had a great experience tonight. Caleb & Carissa at the bar were wonderful. Friendly, efficient, and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Manager Daniel stopped by to say hello. He was very personable & friendly. Buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious and so big I took half home with me. Thanks to the entire crew tonight. I'll definitely be back.

There isn't a single clean surface in this restaurant. The floors, booths, chairs, bathrooms... all…read moresticky. Flies everywhere. Food tasted like yesterday's warmed up. The air vents are filthy. Server was delightful!!

My family and I had dinner prior to a concert at The Mark Twain Library. The comfy and quaint…read moresurroundings augmented the friendly service. Our experience was far above the three-star rating. We had the cheese board, clam chowder, smash burger, (and yes) the best buffalo wings (in CT), the strawberry shade, and a flight of oyster shooters. We were filled to the brim. I wish we didn't live more than an hour away because this would be in our rotation!!!

We have been dinning here for over 10 years, there have been some changes, but the food is usually…read moregood. Cocktails are well mixed and the restaurant has a nice vibe. The issue today was that although the restaurant was 1/2 empty we felt a bit rushed by the waiter, he wasn't rude, but he it was not attentive and frankly seemed more focused on us being finished, paying the bill on leaving.

Very conveniently located with easy parking. Nice casual spot in Shelton , in a mall with Big Y and…read moresome other stores. The patio is open and airy. The service was excellent , friendly, welcoming. The food was good and the portion sizes were ample. I especially liked they offered sautéed calamari instead of just the usual fried version. The short rib risotto was delicious just a little greasy. The pink lady cocktail with dragon fruit was refreshing- I asked them ahead to skip the simple syrup and it was really good. I'll be back .

We've been to Matto before and had a good experience. This visit, not so much. The food was good…read moreas always, but the service was subpar. I can't blame the server completely because, she was given five plus tables all at once and could not catch up. The saving grace was they use runners to deliver food orders. Her problem was she kept forgetting things. Our first issue was we were told they "ran out" of tall glasses and beer glasses. Granted there was a large private party, but management should prepare for this. I had to pour my beer into a wine glass preset on the table. We asked for water and she forgot. We asked for another serving of bread and she forgot. We ordered dessert and she forgot to put in the order. They don't do a good job of clearing the table. My empty beer bottle and assorted used service ware sat on the edge of the table the entire meal. We waited 15 minutes for the dessert. Finally, we had enough and asked for the check and told the server we no longer wanted the dessert. She said she would take the desserts off the check. She didn't. Not wanting to wait any longer, I took the check to the manager and asked her to remove the desserts. We'll go back but sit at the bar next time. Better service.

Definitely not quite what I expected. It's like the only place open in its plaza on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. The menu is huge, but they seem to be ready to.make anything on it. They have seating inside and outside, with Coca Cola soda machines and bottles both available. The cashier brought out my food, which is so hot the pan had a cover on the handle. Bread crumbs were recommended and enjoyed. It's still huge, even if you get a single portion. The one sad thing was for the dishes that included red sauce (looking at you, pizza mac), it was spaghetti. There was no cheese sauce mixed in, and I hate spaghetti in general. The ones with cheese sauce were fun and delicious. Not many people ate in, but there was a brisk take xout business.

I just went here for the first time in my life and got takeout and it is so good I will definitely…read morebe coming back, I got the smallest portion and it was so much larger than I expected it'd bang for your buck. And it is so good I got the bbq chicken Mac and cheese so if you're in the mood for Mac and cheese do come here it's fabulous!