(Last visited ??/??/2023.) I'm here often, but I know I must've forgotten to check in one of 12…read moretimes so that's why I have that date there. Lol. C'mon. AJ's! Do I even have to do a review for this place? Nope, but I'm going to! Atmosphere/Appearance: This is a for-sure dive bar. No bones about it and that's okay! The parking lot is basically gravel, so... just know that. Lol. Next to the building is like an abandoned warehouse with numerous windows busted out. The police station is right up the street so they're always riding around. This place feels dangerous... so that's how you know the food SLAPS. Inside is basic. There's a Keno machine in the back, a couple of pool tables, high tops and a big wrap-around bar that seats people on 3 sides. The bathrooms are tiny, but none of that matters. You're here for a good time and the food. Lol. Service: Rob and Debbie are the main ones that'll be taking care of you. They're cool, but don't expect the best service. Lol. They might smile. They may take a lil' while, but it's all about the charm of this place! Food: So I come here for one reason. The wings. AJ's Oasis Cafe offers Saturday night happy hour from 7:00pm to 10:00pm so that's when we normally pull up. I've had about 11 different flavors here and they are all AMAZING. The wings are HUGE as well. Definitely Foghorn Leghorn status wings. I usually have a prejudice against breaded wings, but these are lightly dredged so I let them pass. Lol. I love them so much and I'm overdue for a Saturday night happy hour here. Value: Wings are $0.75 a piece between 7:00pm and 10:00pm on Saturday. That's the only thing that matters. In conclusion, AJ's is a go-to place for wings for me AND my wife. She actually mentioned wanted to come here a couple of weekends ago, but we stayed in instead. I have a feeling we'll be paying this place a visit pretty soon.

AJ's Oasis is a dive bar in Meriden, which was on my Radar because it's in the Wing Addicts' CT…read moreWing Trail. I was looking for a spot to get takeout wings before a noon football game, and I noticed AJ's was open at 9 AM. That's dedication. LOL. Sure enough, there were between 5 and 10 people there eating breakfast and/or getting a drink the entire time I was there from about 10:45 to 11:15. They serve breakfast all day btw. I ordered 7 wings each of the following flavors: Hot Honey Buffalo, Cajun Dry Rub, Raspberry Chili, and Peanut Butter with a side of Spicy Grape Ape. The wings weren't breaded per se, but they seemed to be a bit flour dusted, in a way that worked well. The wing's weren't especially sauced, but the the outer texture of the wings really captured the flavor of the sauces and the wings were all really tasty. The wings were meaty and had good texture. I would definitely return for wings. I also got a bowl of chili for my son. I had a bite. It was a meaty ground beef and bean style chili with maybe a medium dose of Tabasco or another similar hot sauce. They topped it with melted cheddar. It was better than I would have expected for sure. Service was friendly. They have pool and darts. I assume the vibe changes upon time of day. It was pretty chill and "come as you are" while I was there. 4.25 Stars

We love coming here. And now they have Vegan cheese!…read moreThat on top of their already delicious vegetable pizza is great. And we are New Haven pizza people! They also have tasty Birch beer. The owner is friendly and accommodating. Booths are comfortable and clean. We have never had any trouble parking here. Great for takeout and delivery, too.

I usually read reviews, but I thought "it's pizza, how bad can it be?"…read more I should had read the reviews! This was by far the worst pizzas I have ever had. There was literally NO flavor, even with the pepperoni. The crust was even tasteless... The wings were okay, the had more flavor than the pizza, but were dry I gave it another go as leftover, hoping they would be better. They were not. This whole order unfortunately went into the trash.

Tried Angelina's for a late lunch. We called in the order and by the time we arrived our meal was…read moreready for pick-up. The restaurant is very small, set up more for takeout. They do advertise for combo deal's, slices, $1 wings. Angelina's is directly across the street from Hubbard Park too. I'd assume people grab and go to the park. We ordered a simple cheese pizza and a chicken cutlet sandwich. The pizza was fresh, melty cheese with tasty Italian spices and perfectly cooked crust, but wasn't anything special. There are many other pizzerias in the area so it comes down personal preference and price. The chicken cutlet sandwich was a decent size and delicious. We were happy with the portion sizes, quality, and price. Our total was about $23 and we had leftovers (this was for 2 people). We will likely order again and will think of this place if we plan to have pizza for a gathering.

I frequently visit Hubbard Park to walk my dog so I have passed this pizzeria numerous times since…read moreit reopened as Angelina's. On a recent Saturday I finally stopped in for their $6.50, 2 slice pizza deal that comes with a 20 ounce Coke. The pizza is New Haven style and baked in a wood fired oven, need I say more? The slices were delicious and likely the best in the immediate area so I will be returning in the not too distant future. One word of caution - be prepared to pay an additional 4% over menu prices if you choose to pay by credit card.

Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions,…read morepeppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back!

Krave Cheesesteaks has had a lot of good buzz from the CT Foodie, Blogger and Instagram Community…read more I was recently able to visit for lunch. I live in the Hartford area, Krave certainly has one of the better cheesesteaks within a reasonable driving distance. The seating area has two person tables. They were both full most of the time I was there. Luckily, one was opening up as my cheesesteak was done and I was able to eat there. They could fit one more 2 person table there, and that seems like a good idea from what I saw. Service was friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, which automatically comes with onions, Cherry peppers, whiz and American Cheese. I added sweet peppers, mushrooms, Mamba Sauce (described as a sweet hot sauce) and mayo. The steak was obviously fresh. It was maybe cut a bit thicker and coarser than many places. My preference would be a touch thinner. I also could have used a bit more seasoning on the steak itself. I was looking forward to the cherry pepper flavor, but it didn't stand out. I wonder if they misunderstood and substituted the sweet peppers for the cherry peppers instead of including both. The bread was about average for a cheesesteak. I think there's an opportunity to level up there. The other toppings were generally good. I've heard good things about the "salmon steak" and the "shrimp steak". I'll possibly be back to try the shrimp steak at some point. 4.25 Stars

If you are looking for an intimate ambiance paired with excellent food and top-tier service, this…read moreis the perfect restaurant for you. Everything we tried was flavorful and cooked to perfection, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Highly recommended!

Was very impressed with this hidden gem of an establishment. Our server Kyle was amazing, very…read moreattentive and on point. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Connecticut. FOOD: Very good and flavorful just how soul food should be and taste. Excellent selection of food items to choose from. AMBIANCE: Like your typical breakfast/brunch ambience. The lighting was just right. ENTERTAINMENT: They have a DJ playing 90's & early 2000's R&B and hip hop. Was pretty awesome made you want to dance while you were eating. Good feel good energy in here. Just a note that it is a tad bit loud with the music but not in an offensive way, kind of a day club in Vegas type of way. SERVICE: Our server Kyle was excellent! DRESS CODE: Casual *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.*

Kind of surprising when we walked in. A hole in the wall place. I had the bbq spare ribs. Very good.read more

Sadly, the current rating is not reflective of new owners. While friendly, the food was mediocre…read more It was clear my half bbq chicken was reheated from the day before. The ribs were okay. Their coleslaw was very fresh. The restaurant is tired and old... sometimes great if the bbq raged as a 5 star. One of my measures of restaurants is the bathroom - didn't meet might standard if cleanliness but it was ok. I was excited for great bbq based on the reviews and rating. Like the restaurant, it was dated.

I ordered fried chicken wings via door dash. From the pictures, the chicken looked extremely…read morecrunch, which is how I prefer it. The wings did come very crispy, although they were just wings, I also had legs in there, which I wasn't fond of. I think that this company was on time with providing my order to my dasher. The packaging was nice and custom. The chicken did taste any better the next day. I would probably try them again, maybe they were having an off day.

We hadn't been to Taino in awhile but didn't disappoint. Foos was awesome (enough for another meal…read moreand maybe a little extra). Service was awesome!

We normally opt for take out but decided to sit in at the bar…read more We started with the street corn dip, which was underwhelming. It was cold corn with chips. It was good, I just wish I knew it was a cold salsa We got the two meat platter with ribs and pulled pork 2 sides; Mac and cheese with mash potato's and cornbread. The meat was fall off the bone and so tender and juicy We got some cider on tap and the euphoric margarita, which has cucumber and jalapeño. A cool and spicy combo. Jenna was the bartender, great conversation

I stopped by Sliders Grill & Bar for happy hour and it was such a great experience. The atmosphere…read moreis exactly what you want in a sports bar -- TVs everywhere playing the latest games, a lively bar area, and plenty of table seating if you're coming in with a group. Whether you want to grab a seat at the bar or sit comfortably at a table, there's a lot of space and it never feels cramped. For food, I ordered the Brussels sprouts off the happy hour menu for $5 and they were so good -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a generous portion for the price. I also got the Wings & Things for $9, which came with curly fries and garlic parmesan wings. I love that you can choose between bone-in or boneless depending on what you're in the mood for. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. Between the great happy hour pricing, solid portions, tons of TVs for sports, and a fun, casual vibe, it's definitely a go-to spot for catching a game and grabbing good food. They ordered drinks pretty quickly but it took a while for them to come back for me to order some food other than that the service was good.

Wings are good Ask for extra sauce, if not, it will be…read morelimited and dry besides that pretty good