This is a hidden, was recommended to come here for dinner and so glad we did. Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with a lot of care. The drink menu is just as impressive, with great cocktails that pair perfectly with the food. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a really good meal in the area. It's one of those places you try once and immediately know you'll be back. I'm already planning on coming again read more

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Loved t hi s place. Steak tips were cooked perfectly and the sides were just as tasty. Sat outside in their patio and it was a beautiful night and place to have dinner. Everyone else I was with enjoyed their food. The service was on point and very attentive. Will be back in the spring when the patio seating opens back up. read more

Railside Tavern - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

Food was delicious, loved the french onion soup! Pizza was super filling. Cozy atmosphere. Stopped in while staying in a nearby hotel and they made us feel very welcome. read more

They didn't have my favorite special (Thanksgiving Sandwich), so I decided to try their burgers with hand cut fries. OMGOSH, it was amazing! I think this is my new favorite burger spot. I had a great drink also (Georgia Peach) and my husband had beer, but he was very disappointed in the beer selection (a lot of IPA's and he doesn't drink everyday domestic beers). I hope they add a better variety of local beers soon. read more

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This was our first time at Railside Tavern. We came on the recommendation from the owners of Woodstock Country Shoppe in Woodstock, CT. I came with my 90 YO MIL. She has a walker and it was easy to get into the tavern. No stairs and a direct shot into the dining room. The dining room is comfortable. Booths and tables. There is also a very nice outdoor patio with beautiful flowers. We grabbed a booth. The menu is varied. There is something for everyone. My MIL had the Lobster Ravioli. I am Celiac, so I cannot have gluten. I asked the waitress. They don't have GF bread, rolls, or pizza crust, but they will accommodate when they can. They can substitute veggie pasta. I opted for the broiled scallops with veggies and mashed potato. The food was delicious. My MIL said the Lobster Ravioli was excellent. My scallops were just lovely - not chewy at all - and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes were lovely and the zucchini and yellow squash veggies were fresh and cooked perfectly. We both had dessert. My MIL had the warm apple crisp, which she devoured. There were no GF desserts on the menu, but the waitress made me a nice cup of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It was a nice sweet treat that hit the spot. We will definitely come again. The food was fresh and excellent. They were cautious with my gluten requests and I had no reaction. We highly recommend. read more

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Our server was very nice. Asked how everything was but I did tell her my chowder was too thick. I am extremely fussy and cook for a living so I understand food preparation. The clam cakes or fritters as they are known in Connecticut we are very large tasty could've used more clams in a lighter batter. The clam chowder was over sick and needed to be lightened up, and the potatoes were falling apart. The taste was OK . The fisherman's platter was a good size portion although I did not eat it, but tasted a french fry, which were OK. It was still very good. The atmosphere was great. It would go back and maybe order something else. A four, but I would've given it a 3 1/2 only because my meal I think could've been better. read more

Railside Tavern - Fisherman's Platter - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

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I got the strawberry and blueberry to go. It was amazing the guy that gave me my salad was super fried lynas well. Also added my son in his conversation with me and asked about his day read more

Railside Tavern - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

Locally owned tavern that is absolutely worth checking out if you're in the area! My girlfriend and I tried the stuffed flounder after seeing a couple next to us order it and it was by far some of the best seafood we've had in awhile! The creamy sauce they use complimented the dish very well and the mashed potatoes and green beans were delicious. The wings were also tasty and come in a variety of flavors. Plenty of beers on tap, TVs to watch sports, friendly and efficient staff, and great decor! read more

Railside Tavern - Stuffed Flounder, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, & Green Beans - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

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We stopped busy here because it looked interesting from the outside, I like train themed things. Very clean and inviting inside! We sat in the dining area, the bar area was packed and looked very nice! The food was great, I had a fried oyster po' boy and my wife had fish and chips and they were both delicious and cooked perfectly! They also had Rhode Island clam chowder (clear broth) I don't see this much so when I do I get it. It was very good! Definitely worth a stop! read more

The Rail is a favorite - especially when I'm looking for a low key experience where I can just hang out. The bar team is always awesome - friendly, helpful with menu suggestions, and great cocktails. The food is always delicious - the Black Forest Pasta is a true favorite and I almost want to order a quart of the sauce to go! Love the Rail and the Team!!! read more

A great place for some good hearty pub food. The portions are plenty big and the service is prompt, attentive & friendly. We sat on the bar side and it was cozy and private in the booths. We would return. read more

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Very Disappointed. First visited a few months ago, and the Fish and Chips was exceptional; perhaps the finest I've ever had. Large slabs of perfectly cooked fish with crisp fries; and neither the fish nor the fries were greasy. Fast forward to today's lunch. Small piece of fish; with greasy breading. Worse; the fries were SATURATED with oil. So much so, that I asked the waitress to replace them; but the replacements were just as saturated with oil. I don't mean a little greasy; I mean the plate had 1/16" lying on the bottom. And the coating on the fish was also greasy. Sorry; can't go back again, until the management can explain to me exactly what happened. Perhaps we need to go on a different day of the week? read more

A favorite for my family. My parents go frequently and every time I'm in town, we always make a trip. The food is always amazing. Their fish & chips are top-notch, as is their zoodles dish. My dad loves the salad with steak and my mom raves about their lobster bisque. The service is great and the patio is so nice. Everything is always super clean too. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Railside is! read more

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First time coming here! I can't believe I haven't been sooner!! What a nice place! Packed which is a good sign! Wait was only like 25 minutes. Cute inside. Nice atmosphere and clean. The service was great! The food was delicious! The seafood stuffed swordfish was to die for! So hearty and tasty! It definitely hits the spot on a cold day! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Railside Tavern - Rice and broccoli - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

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We came here on a weekend and did not know much about it other than it was close by to our location and would meet our group's dietary needs. It was pretty packed when we arrived but we were able to get seated pretty shortly after arriving. Service was great. We came hungry and it did not disappoint. Meal portion sizes were large enough to share or at least have enough to take home. Come hungry leave full. read more

Very nice local place. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. No long wait was seated in less than 5 minutes. read more

Whole belly clams, scallops, fish, chowder, bisque, the Railside Tavern met my standards for good New England seafood.

Ordered the buffalo wings they looked like the were microwaved. Then ordered the pretzel bites and I guess this is a pretzel i don't really know wth this is first and last time smh 2 out of 10 read more

Railside Tavern - These are the "PRETZEL BITES" - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

Phenomenal Baked Stuffed Flounder! We sat at the bar because we would have otherwise had to wait to be seated, It's a popular place, and I can see why! We met the owners who were great! Everything was very efficient and we had great service. Locally owned and you could tell - incredibly fresh fish. Great Caesar salad, too! We will be back! read more

I would like my burger cooked Medium Rare never is but the other food is very good Scallops are delicious n potato skins are always yummy

What a great find! Great service, even better food and the drinks, amazing. I suggest the refreshing mango punch (alcoholic bev), white pizza and the Reuben. The side salad was one of the freshest salads I've ever had. Definitely going back. They have cloth linens and a lovely atmosphere inside. The bar section is closed off from the dining area and they are kid friendly. read more

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Cute place, decent drinks and drink prices. We had the pumpkin martini and pumpkin espresso martini and both were good. Service was fantastic for the most part. Food was so so. We got French onion soup, which looked amazing and Instagram worthy, however it was very bland and disappointing. Nachos with chili came out cold. So, when I said can you please bring the soup first and the nachos second...I didn't expect them to be made at the same time and simply held in the kitchen until I finished my soup. But clearly that is what happened as the cheese was cold and congealed. The chili tasted good but was in short supply. Bonus points though for giving 2 sour creams without asking. We don't live in the area so probably won't be back. It was fine but not great. Would be a great spot to go for drinks though! read more

Railside Tavern - French Onion soup - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

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Got Camping and need a go-out place for dinner? Here you go (and you are welcome). Yes, the parking lot may give off the impression that it is a biker bar, or something that the locals have already cornered off for their own, but this is truly a gem in the rough. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor patio was small but fun with plants and live music. You will read other reviews about the excellent seafood. Again, the exterior betrays the incredible delicious seafood that the both of us had, AND the squash was cooked perfect. Not a soggy pile of mush you might expect as late as we went. The drinks were crafty (woo hoo!) and dessert a delightful bonus because there was no turning back. The next bit is that the service was excellent. Good suggestions, very helpful and friendly and efficient! read more

Railside Tavern - music on the patio - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

The seafood was outstanding. One side is more like a bar and the other more like a restaurant and had a nice cozy feel. The owners served us and were both down to earth and very friendly. We loved the dish we had so much (stuffed fish with a lobster cream sauce) that we hope to go back again before we fly back home after the weekend. read more

Love this place! We were searching for a location on the way to Foxwoods (a few years back) and we located this place. What a great find! We've returned several times since and it's NEVER disappointing! Great pup fare but it's a notch above typical. The food is very, very good and the selection is quite large. Their appetizer platter ("choo choo platter" haha!) is large and tasty! Their chicken tenders - oh my - sooooo good! But everything I've had here has been delicious. Service has always been great whether it's at the bar or on the dining room side and quality is great. We love this stop on the way to the casinos, but I think we need to take a little trip out here on a random Saturday just to enjoy some good food! read more

This is the best restaurant around. The food is so tasty and plentiful. This is our go to place. Friendly staff and excellent food which is the best around. read more

Very busy but usually quick efficient service. Food is above average and the drinks are above average. Beautiful new outdoor seating area. Way above average for the area. read more

We were seated at a table right away. The waitress came over after this. We wanted drinks and gave us menus. Food was excellent. We had prime rib plenty of it. Price was right and the waitress was top-notch. She came back and asked us how our food was as if we need anything else very polite And gave my wife a rose for Mother's Day. I could've asked for anything better. I highly recommend this restaurant it's the second time I've been here and been happy both times the people are great. read more

I'm giving 3 stars because the Service was prompt and the people who got the steak tips with mashed potatoes liked it. However, Myself and 3 other people got the turkey Thanksgiving sandwich. None of us liked it. It was horrible. it comes out looking like a nice thick sandwich on fresh bread. But it was all stuffing ! All sandwiches had Literally ONE thin slice of turkey on it that didn't even cover the bread (which was very dry). Yah one thin slice of turkey and 2" thick of stuffing. Will not be going back. read more

Always wonderful food, great atmosphere and helpful service. Steak sandwich is a fav, awesome salads as well read more

Railside Tavern - Ready to get our chow on! - American Near Me - Dayville, Connecticut

The waitress was absolutely lovely. The burger was made to perfection, wonderful conversation on a snowy winter afternoon.

Service was good, our waitress was attentive but you could see stressed. We stopped after lunch hour and place was just under half full. We waited a long time for our food. When it arrived it was decent, cooked as requested and filled us up. If you have time to burn and want to spend it chatting with friends or family - this is a good stop. read more

Such a nice lad back place to for for food and a drink or too I like to sit at the bar and chat with the others too some time Defiantly a place to go and relax. They will not rush you out too read more

Absolutely gem of a place. Food was so amazingly good with lots of flavor. Everything was seasoned great and some of the best fried clams. They get them straight from Mystic everyday. The service was top notch. Noticed around us all the other severs were equally excellent with there tables! We will definitely be back. read more

Nice homey dive-ish bar: restaurant! Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about specials and menu. I had the fish and chips - EXCELLENT!! Fish was crispy and flavorful without being too fishy. Started with steamers...delicious but haven't had in a long time and don't remember them being that sandy..could be just me (and I'd get them again) Logan had short rib ravioli...we both thought it was good but the sauce was a little overpowering...would have wanted more of a short rib flavor. Carrot cake was good but not quite what we were expecting...the candied walnuts were delicious! Oh..:and they don't make a bad drink either.. read more

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Waiting over an hour for one order fish and chips and a grilled cheese. No drink refills or waitress interaction after initial drink service. Won't return. read more

They have big portions! I love their homemade fried mozzarella and their garlic parm wings.

From the first greeting at the door to the waitstaff's attention. A great first time experience. I had a burger and fries. Both as ordered and fresh. Highly recommend. read more

The food and the service were so sub-par. What a disappointment. The menu description was a "crispy" chicken. It was a thick, mushy pancake type of batter covering the chicken that had an artificial lemon flavored sauce. The service was sub-par. She didn't check in with us after she brought our food. We had to ask the other waitress for our check so that we could pay our bill and finally leave. Very disappointing. read more

I have eaten here many times. The service is always good. The waitress even noticed my plate did not come out right so she had the chef make a new one. That's above and beyond in my book. It's always clean and comfortable atmosphere that you never feel like you are over dressed but also casual. I haven't had a bad dish here yet. read more