Good food. Good company. Friendly service. Warm atmosphere. We always enjoyed our visit.read more

Burgers were very good; staff were friendly and helpful. Glad we gave it a try, was a convenient…read morelocation to meet our friends, will go back.

Loved this intimate, 'secret', experience that Conspiracy has to offer!…read more The decor, the lighting, music, is all exceptional. I love the speakeasy vibe that they have very much achieved! Bartenders were great, it was so busy but they handled the rush very well (we barely waited for our drinks to come out, I was impressed!) I ordered the Devil (2024) drink and was very impressed. I will need to revisit for their updated menu this year!

I can't recommend this place enough. If I could give it a 6th star, I would…read more This not only met what I was looking for, but went above and beyond. The staff is always pleasant, the drink menu is perpetually (seasonally) changing. I've been coming here for years, the first time I came the menu was a deck of beautifully illustrated Tarot cards. This time around the menu was an illustrated picture book. And get this... the book had for codes to videos that created a "vibe" for the drink. The atmosphere here is a 6/5 stars, the staff is a 5/5, and the drinks are a 5/5. I love coming to this spot and make a point to stop by when in CT. Cheeseboard was also delicious. The mix of artisan cheese with honey is amazing, then throw in a salted cracker and some grapes with dried meats.... Phenomenal experience.

Absolutely hole in the wall, secret spot, amazing little bar! You do not want to miss this…read moreatmosphere, it is such a great place. Greta music, both live and regular. Food is exceptional bar food, drinks are made well and the service.. PERFECT. Come. Here. On your Friday night out, your Saturday night out, do it. No question!

Amazing food and drinks! The owner, Rita, is amazing as well! Service is very attentive and the…read morevibes here are immaculate! Definitely a must go to if you're in Middletown!

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer on our way out of town. Beer menu is definitely what…read morebrought us there but the food was surprisingly good as well. The atmosphere is straight up bar but we still felt comfortable with our teens with us. It would have been fine with smaller children too as the restaurant seating is away from the bar area. The beer menu was fairly comprehensive. They have their own brews and have many local CT craft brews on draft. They also have some cans and bottles if that's your thing. I didn't notice any crazy rare lambics but that's not what we were looking for. We had a few hazies and few stouts and everything was delightful. Our server Anna was a seasoned pro. She knew the menu and exactly when to come by our table to check in. We had some pulled pork nachos and there was plenty to go around. The dry rub on the wings was delicious and the wings themselves were cooked right. Overall, if you find yourself in Middletown looking for a nice beer and some decent food, this is a great choice!

Decent beer selection, however the outdoor area ambiance is what sells this place. The firepits &…read moreseating in the sand is such a vibe. Great for the warmer months when joined by a couple of friends. I am giving this a 3 stars because the last time me & my partner visited we did not get the same welcoming attitudes which we experienced in our previous visits. Another weird vibe I got was when I was ordering another round of beers for both my boyfriend and I -- my order was taken last despite standing/waiting at the bar before other patron's. I was the only woman standing there so I am not sure if this had something to do with it.... Definitely a college bar-type atmosphere. I will say the crispy brussels & spinach and artichoke dip were tasty and cooked very well.

When we travel to a new place, we always look to Yelp to find a good place to eat... then, we try…read moreit and leave our own review. This place was a real standout. It's a very small place... more like a bar but with outstanding food. The building itself is super cool and the vibe inside is great. The Southern BLT with a fried green tomato (this was great) ... also the arugala salad with goat cheese and other goodies was so good. The grinders were huge ( big enough to share) We were so happy we stopped here. Was the best lunch of our visit here ... and the folks were very friendly

I loved this place. Overall vibe was neat even though it was extremely random. I loved the fried…read moredeviled eggs, just wished for a larger portion--especially when sharing. The MacArthur sandwich was really good and different. Not too often you come across cold asparagus on a sandwich but I enjoyed it. Service was good, nothing special.

Went to The Forbidden Llama on May 2nd to celebrate an early Mother's Day brunch with my family…read more Our server, Jen, was very attentive and friendly, which made the experience more enjoyable. All of our food came out around the same time, which I appreciated. The ceviche was my personal favorite--super fresh and flavorful. The Peruvian street wok was also very well seasoned. The ambiance and scenery of the place are really nice and add to the overall vibe. There were a few downsides. Parking was a bit of a hassle, and for a Saturday, the place was surprisingly empty. Unfortunately, there were some men at the bar being rude to women, and at one point even flicked us off, which was uncomfortable. Jen handled the situation as best as she could and was very apologetic and reassuring. As for drinks, the towers tend to have a lot of ice, so by the time you get to the bottom, they're pretty watered down. The bottomless mimosas were definitely worth the price, but the service could be improved--I wish there was more consistent check-ins rather than having to flag someone down. Overall, I would go back because the food was really good, but I do think having security during brunch and improving drink service would make the experience much better.

I finally got the chance to check out forbidden llama after hearing so much about it ! This…read morePeruvian restaurant located on mains st in Middletown is the perfect spot for a nice lunch or dinner and get in the Christmas spirit ! The restaurant was decorated with fun Christmas decor , grinchmas theme backdrop and drinks , very festive ! We went on a Wednesday . Which is a good time if your looking for low , quiet lunch/dinner . They usually have a DJ on Friday and Saturdays so the music can get loud and more a party vibe . The waitress was absolutely fabulous and got us situated immediately and got our drink orders . She checked in regularly and made sure we e had wverytbi g we needed . we came at the perfect time to take a bunch of photos with all the decor . The food was delicious and cooked perfectly ! To start I ordered the frosty Ferrero . Which was as fabulous if you like a dessert for a drink this is the one and comes with a ferroro on top . For my entree I got the Tallarin A La Peruaníta which was delicious the sauce was tasty and noodles cooked perfectly and I also added the chicken ! Def recommend. My friend got the El Favorito De Todos which she enjoyed ! I ordered the Nutella coquito which was AMAZING ! Very sweet ! I loved it ! Overall great atmosphere , festive , good service and great food ! Highly recommend! Can't wait to be back

The food is always excellent at OSA. I've been several times and never had a bad meal or bad…read moreservice. Recently we had a larger party than our reservations and they were able to accommodate us with a short wait, even though the restaurant was packed. The place looks and feels comfortable and elegant at the same time.

The ambiance, service and quick turnaround time for dinner would've scored Osa 5-stars, not gonna…read morelie. An excellent date night overall for our first night in the area, but their mocktails literally tasted lake expired La Croix. I try not to use Gen Z slang her, but the definition of mid lol

This is my favorite sports bar in the area! Love going here for Sunday football as there are so…read moremany different tv's playing all of the games! It is hard as a Seahawks fan to get the stream on this side of the country, but Sliders never fails! The (extensive) selection for wing flavors, both house-made sauces and dry rubs! My favorite sauce is the Wicked Taco & Honey Cajun for a dry rub. If you like a bit of spice these 2 are a must try! Wait staff and bartenders are very nice and attentive to guests, no matter how busy the restaurant is!

We went to sliders bar and Grill in Middletown for Bar rated trivia. It's our second favorite style…read moreof trivia in Connecticut behind DJ trivia. We got the buy 6 get 6 wings deal which is every Tuesday . Service was decent and the server was very friendly. Wings are always cooked well, and the sauces are delicious. They have all kinds of flavors you get to choose from. This is a really nice spot in the summer because they have a nice pond in the back with a little fountain and a nice sitting area in the back of the restaurant.

We had a fantastic steak dinner here! I had the filet and my husband had the bone-in rib eye- both…read morewere cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The portions were very generous... so much so that we had another meal the next day! We sat in the bar area which had a nice vibe - relaxed but still upscale. Our server was attentive and genuinely sweet, and she made excellent martinis, too! Surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all which made for a very enjoyable evening. Once word gets out, I'm sure that will change. Bonus: There's plenty of free parking in the back. We'll definitely be back!

Tomahawk for Two Tuesday night was a successful encounter with real meat. I finally found someone…read moreto share this experience with me. The bread and [frozen] butter made it a bit hard to manage but there was so little good bread it didn't matter. The two Caesar salads were large and fresh and contained good cheese shavings. Mine was dressed properly but companion's was a bit wet. The mashed potato side was excellent but the broccoli was not crisp and not hot enough. The tomahawk cut of meat was very good and presented off the bone [which was taken home as an upcoming art project]. It was cooked medium rare and crusted beautifully. Two affogatos made to my simple preference [not the over-done creation on the menu]. All in all a very good meal and a true bargain for what was offered. The service was excellent even as he dining room began to fill up. I think every table had ordered the Tomahawk for Two. As I mentioned in an earlier review, the ambiance reminds me of a private club somewhere in central Europe. Thanks to the chef and waitstaff for a delightful evening.

The breakfast is AMAZING! Specifically the potatoes!! The employees are always super kind and…read moreattentive. Love the wall of hot sauces.

Fabulous food, great service! Feels like family, good for children! Specials, handicap parking in…read moreback I had the Ruben scramble! The home fries are so flavorful! My husband got the street corn bowl special with poached egg on top! Yum! We shared the homemade corned beef hash! Way too much food brought some home! Reasonably priced! Whoever did the painting on the wall kudos! Very pretty! They serve breakfast and lunch and dinner 3td Thursday of every month! On corner of Main and Commerce, Portland