I've been to quite a few weddings here, and I have to say the service can use a lot of work. The…read morevenue is beautiful, but working with the staff is a challenge. The view that you get from the outside is gorgeous and the inside interior looks great. While working with a few of the families getting married, I noticed that the staff wasn't as present on the day of. They advertise that they are very involved but are not. Basically you will need to prep and take care of everything yourself. Overall a solid experience.

It's such an amazing venue! My cousin Quinceañera was hosted here, and it was spectacular. This…read moreestablishment has a few ballrooms located inside with plenty of different styles to fit whatever need, event, and theme you may be looking for. Upon driving up to the venue, you are greeted with a long driveway that takes you directly to the entrance of the venue. You can walk along their garden path, passed their beautiful garden archway that leads you to their gardens. They also have a chapel right beside the location where a lot of wedding ceremonies take place. Upon entering the main location, you are greeted with just opulence. White marble flooring, white walls with gold trim. It's just spectacular. To your right, there is a grand staircase with a piano forte where a lot of pictures are taken. The ballroom we were in was Ball room B, and it was nothing short of amazing. A grand staircase that leads to a couple of suits where brides, bridal parties, and birthday girls can get ready at. The room itself is grand. Hosts about 300 people or so. It has a bar towards the back of the room. The food was delicious. We had appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Everything from the meat and cheese, fruits, crab cakes, calamari, egg rolls, etc. was delicious! I ate so much food and felt no guilt about it. If I lived in the state, this would definitely be my go-to location to host any events as they do go above and beyond to help make sure things run smoothly on the day of the event. Towards the end of the night, we had the pleasure of meeting one of the Co Owners, Ernesto, I believe. He was very polite and asked how we liked the venue and if we had a great time. He even took the time out to show us more of the grounds that we didn't see as we were not in that area. We also were able to sneak peak, another venue that was hosting a wedding, and that room was GRANDER than the one we were in. Over all great experience, and as an attendee, I had a great time, had no complaints, and was glad I was invited and got to experience this magical night with my cousin.

Went for karaoke on a Thursday (they have trivia beforehand!). The karaoke with DJ Mikey is so much…read morefun! I ordered the bone-in wings which were amazing! Compliments to the chef! And they make their own Bleu Cheese dressing that has HUGE chunks of Bleu Cheese in it! Yum! The service is fantastic, too! Shout out to Jocelyn, Liz, Kristen, Grace, and the others whose names I don't know (yet, lol)! Alex (I'm unsure of his title) is superb as well! And I cannot forget the people who work back of house... the unsung heroes/backbone of the hospitality industry... Busmen, Superb Cleaners of Dishes and Silverware and Floors and Such, and anyone else who has a hand in making Mulligan's such a happy, satisfying, safe, welcoming place. The owner seems to be a presence there also, which is very nice, and I saw him taking photos of the crowd enjoying themselves. They also have a dining room and another, more intimate bar area. Don't miss out on trying this place... Stop in! You will not regret it!

Ashley provided great service in the front bar. Hubs and i shared a chicken with vodka grinder…read moreand they were very accommodating to make it with marinara instead of the vodka sauce and also to plate it separately for us even though we didn't ask - we just mentioned that we were sharing - thats great service from Ashley and the kitchen. Reason i didn't give it a 5 - chicken could have been pounded a little thinner to make it easier to eat and the fries were not that hot but in fairness, we didn't say anything to allow them to resolve the issue because I was getting full on the grinder anyway. Good beer selection and good prices all around - if we lived closer, it would be our go to hangout

I attended a benefit dinner for Social Chase foundation supporting young teens on the Autism…read morespectrum. Amazing cause. This venue was very impressive with large banquet hall area. The grounds were very nice overlooking Lakewood. I wasn't familiar with that side of the lake. Very photogenic Food and service were excellent as well. Big area to set up live bands with large dance floor. Very ample parking.

I went to this venue for a wedding reception. I live in Waterbury but I had never heard of it. It…read morewas easy to get to and parking was great. The grounds were absolutely beautiful. Inside was gorgeous as well. The set up was stunning and I loved the lounge while we waited to enter the main room. I'm not sure if they provided the decor but it was top tier. The food was delicious(even though I didn't take a lot of photos). The drinks were amazing. I wish I got the name of the bartender in the hall area, she was so spot on with every drink I ordered. The customer service was top tier. The servers were very kind and attentive to all our needs. The stressed to know about allergies and preferences, which was impressive. I've gone to conferences where allergies were treated carelessly and people got sick. So I really appreciated them constantly checking in. The tables were cleared immediately after you were done. The servers were very accommodating when asked for additional things as well. Looks of gorgeous areas to take photos. The area we were in was wheelchair and disabled accessible which was great. The bathrooms were nice and clean as well. I had a great time and would highly recommend and love to come again.

This was an excellent wedding location for many reasons! The staff was professional and helpful,…read morethe food was top-tier, and the ambiance was so elegant! All public spaces were cozy and pleasant, bathrooms were clean and well-stocked-- we had such a wonderful time celebrating the couple here!

Hello everyone, I am the groom. I want to start off this review by sharing the positives before…read moregetting into my critiques. Despite my rating, I would still recommend The Riverview for these key reasons: Pros * Scenic Setting: The venue is beautiful and dream-like, as if it jumped straight out of a Hallmark movie. * Indoor/Outdoor Balance: The elegant interior is balanced by grounds flanked by nature and the Farmington River, creating a seamless blend between indoors and out. * Secluded Feel: It is well-set back from the street, giving the pleasant illusion of being tucked away in a forest. * Great Food (According to Guests): Our guests--who came from diverse cultural backgrounds (Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Black, White, African, etc.)--rave about how good the food was. * Friendly Staff: The staff and day-of attendants were consistently warm and friendly. Unfortunately, significant operational issues lowered our overall experience: Cons * Inflexible Tasting Policies: Before signing our contract, we were told there would be both a food and cake tasting. However, we weren't told until later that food tastings only take place on specific Saturdays during certain times of the year. Because we observe a Saturday Sabbath, we could not attend, and no accommodations were made--forcing us to choose our menu blind. Additionally, cake tastings are limited strictly to whatever flavors the chef happens to prepare that weekend, regardless of what you actually want to sample. * Dietary Restriction Oversight: We clearly communicated several guest dietary restrictions in advance, including severe shrimp allergies within our wedding party. Despite this, shrimp was still served to those individuals. Thankfully, the staff corrected it after it was pointed out, but a mistake involving severe allergens could have ended much worse. * Timeline Delays: I shared a detailed schedule with our coordinator weeks in advance. However, the venue deviated from the outline in several places. For example, salad service was delayed, which pushed main courses back and created a domino effect, forcing us to rush our schedule toward the end of the evening. * Lack of Active Coordination: The coordination felt passive. During the ceremony, the pastor had to call for the ring bearer multiple times before he finally wandered out, confused. Later, the wedding party was left scattered, leading to a late start for the reception introductions. * Cleared Plates & Communication: A bride and groom should get to eat at their own wedding. I was so busy managing details that I hadn't eaten a single bite. My wife explicitly asked an attendant not to clear my plate because I wasn't finished, yet they threw my full plate away rather than covering or packing it. When I asked if anything had been saved, I was simply met with only a apology Summary: The Riverview is a stunning venue with great food and friendly staff, but their event coordination and flexibility left much to be desired. While the backdrop is gorgeous, they were slow to manage our timeline and rushed to clear tables, while missing key details around dietary restrictions and coordination. If you have a simple, flexible wedding, it is an easy choice. However, if you have dietary needs, specific schedule requirements, or a distinct vision, prepare to communicate constantly and assign a trusted member of your wedding party to keep things running smoothly.

Lovley location wonderful staff, this is a business functioning like a family, they care about your…read moreevent and my daughters wedding was amazing... Outdoor ceremony with a nice bridesmaids cottage for preparation... The appetizers and dinner were fabulous overlooking the lake... a very special day/night with high expectations, all of which were met by a friendly caring staff. Thanks Shelby! James & Annelise

Our 2018 wedding was absolutely perfect at Pavilion on Crystal Lake. CT Wedding Group are the best…read morewedding planners you can ask for - and the food served is incredible! We still have guests to this day who rave about how amazing the food was!! The staff decorates everything so well and does a great job incorporating your floral arrangements with some of the decor they have in-house. When the bridal party was off taking photos, the staff brought over cocktails & all the passed hors d'oeuvres so that we all could enjoy and didn't miss cocktail hour! The staff here is truly on their A game and makes your wedding day run smoothly. Definitely puts you at ease as the bride! Couldn't recommend them more!

What a fantastic experience we had using this company for a company party. All the food was…read moreamazing. The appetizers were outstanding, we had scallops raped in bacon, this jerk chicken with a mango sauce that was so tasty, and a few other really spot on treats. The dinner was also just perfect. The staff was really helpful and very pleasant. I was I little disappointed that on staff member took a can of craft beer we had for our employees. We made a special trip to Tree House brewing and unfortunately he thought it was ok to take one. We didn't say anything but the entire management staff for our store watched him do it. We will most likely use them in the future, but probably make sure they don't have staff members taking things.

Russell's Catering is a collection of gourmet wizards. I had the most flavorful lunch today. I…read moreordered the beet green, potato and pork belly soup. I think I might have moaned while eating it. Absolutely incredible. With that soup, I had a half jerk chicken sandwich on a pretzel bun. I think my eyes are still involuntarily rolling! Absolutely, the best food in the greater Hartford area! Everyone is so nice there as well! Russell's food is as good as food gets!

I am from Kansas City and here on business. This place was recommended to me and the Phill…read moreCheesesteak with homemade chips is incredible. Wish we had this place in KC.

I found Five Corners right after Covid and I've enjoyed everything from brunch, lunch and dinners…read morerepeatedly. Such a great menu , the staff is wonderful, the atmosphere is adorable and the bar is all encompassing. I recently held my daughter's baby shower there because they have adequate space for a party. My guests adored the place, the pricing was great, the menu choices were excellent, and their staff was very accommodating. I would highly recommend visiting and enjoying!

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Ascot catering gets 5 stars from me. The Asiago Chicken was perfection, so tender with all the…read moreright spices and the asiago cheese and light sauce was absolutely amazing . I'm not a huge mashed potatoe fan but wow were these good. The mixed vegetables were perfect with all the right seasonings and perfect mix of veggies. The salad was fresh and tasty with the homemade ranch and balsamic dressing you can't go wrong. We will definitely be ordering from here again. I definitely recommend checking them out !!!