Rick&#x27;s Nutmeg Grille

Growing up in NJ, diners, and their place in the fabric of my family and social lives was…read moresignificant. It's been a while, but I was craving a little bit of that nostalgia and made the trip to Christy's. I was concerned when I arrived at 615pm for dinner and I was the only non-staff member cat in the lot. Yes, it was a Tuesday. But...the only? Despite circling the building thinking I should leave - I went in. I wanted a roast beef club on white with an extra side of coleslaw (I LOVE coleslaw). On a whim, I also tried a cup of chili. 1 star for the look and decor. It's truly a diner. 1 star for the service. Everyone was attentive (I was the only customer) and wonderful. Perhaps I ordered wrong, but the roast beef was one day away from inedible. It had a slight funk that only comes when it's been cut and doesn't turn with orders within 4-5 days. I ate it. But had to put some of my coleslaw on it to trick myself. Oh, the coleslaw was not real. Not house made. It's the base version offered by PGE (food distributer buying group). Tasteless. Not creamy. Nothing tasted authentic or seemed to have inspiration. All the food was presented well. But I don't think this place does enough business for things to be fresh for lunch or dinner. I would go back for breakfast foods - as they have to be cooked to order.

Typical diner spot we decided to have breakfast at one weekday. Great selection of food items from…read morebreakfast to dinner. I opted for Texas French toast which was cooked perfectly. My friend was in the mood for a burger and as diner's go, they can cook up anything on the menu at any time! I always appreciate a place where they walk around offering coffee refills regularly so that was a huge plus for me too. Everyone working there seemed really friendly and the food came out really fast. I'll for sure be back to try more off the menu!

It has the look and feel. Just I was the only one.

2 blueberry pancakes

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Twin Colony Diner

2.9(115 reviews)

0.6 mi

We were a few bikers on a long ride and one of us suggested this nice, old style diner…read more The staff were very nice and we got the food on time. The egg on my cheeseburger was a nice addition. Good spot for those of who like diner like experience.

Absolutely great food and excellent service!!! Highly recommend!!…read moreNothing frozen and microwaved. French dip was amazing homemade au jus!! Turkey dinner was also beyond delicious!!!

The dining area, off peak.

6 ounce burger and fries, uncluttered with icky veggies. :)

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View from paking lot.

George's Restaurant

4.0(51 reviews)

1.6 mi

This has been our go to spot while on mornings errand runs in Torrington. But food is going down…read morehill! The home fries are over browned and dry, the toast is not buttered well, less ingredients in the omelettes. It looks and feels like things are not as fresh. And they switched from ceramic plates to cheap plastic plates. This is so disappointing. The service remains good.

Stopped here on the way home and my daughter said "I wish they had a place like this around where…read morewe live" She ordered the pumpkin pancakes. My other daughter ordered Nutella pancakes. They both loved the hot chocolate. Next time Im in town, I'll definitely visit again.

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So good

Angie's Coffee & More

4.3(90 reviews)

1.0 mi

Went for breakfast this morning! Got there around 9 and grabbed a table right away. Service was…read moregreat! I didn't catch our waitresses name but she was as so so sweet! There are only three booths, a four top and two top table and about 8 counter stools so come early or be prepared to wait! We ordered biscuits and gravy with poached eggs, country fried steak and a pancake to split. I will say the pancake was awesome (and huge), fluffy but also substantial and great flavor! The gravy was a bit runny/loose but the biscuits were good and my poached eggs were cooked well! Overall I'd definitely come back and try other things on the menu!

May be one of the top breakfast spots in CT! Found this on a…read morewhim while visiting family in Torrington and everything was delicious. A very local spot everyone seemed to know one another. The service was friendly and not a long wait time for the food. The portions were huge can definitely be split!!! Already planning a trip back I thought it was really excellent.

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Bacon egg and cheese on a hard roll

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Chocolate chip pancakes

Lamonica's

4.6(30 reviews)

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Great breakfast in a unassuming place, friendly people, good service!…read more Would return without hesitation.

Came on Thursday morning to meet some friends for breakfast (they ate regulars)…read more The server was fabulous, the food was delicious and abundant (hats off to the chef), and the owner was more than gracious. Will be back for sure.!

Fantastic old fashioned dining room!

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Oliver's Restaurant

5.0(1 review)

0.8 mi

"And so please help (To teach your children) Them with your…read moreyouth (What you believe in) They seek the truth Teach your children well" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) When was the last time you ate a meal in a high school? Maybe it was at an award dinner for a high school sports team, or at a Boy or Cub Scout dinner? Or maybe it was way back in the day between your history and algebra classes? Well, we had a unique lunch at Oliver's Restaurant. Why unique? It was unique because the restaurant is located within the Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, and it is staffed by students. You see, the school's Culinary Arts program trains their students for experience in the food service industry. It's an ambitious program that uses a public restaurant to provide 1,775 hours of learning and training in all phases of restaurant business - from the public facing front of the house to the back-of-house. If the students decide to enter the food service workforce, they leave Oliver's with a fantastic skill set. The teacher is Chef Michael McDowell, and he had a crew of 25 High School Juniors operating in two rooms preparing the salads and sandwiches, grilling the chicken and salmon and steaks, baking the meatballs, preparing the soups, slicing the complimentary bread, waiting the tables, and every possible activity they will see when the food service workforce. Chef Michael was fantastic as he oversaw the operation, offering nonstop commentary and tips to his young staff - "did you offer ketchup with those fries?", "too much oil in that pan", "check on your customers and get off your phones", "where's the dressing on the side?", "put the dressing in a takeout container for the takeout orders, and a ramekin for the diners", etc., etc. Oliver's has a real dining room with an open kitchen, so you can see and hear the entire class. There was a steady stream of takeout orders, and three parents popped in to say hi to their kids. The freshman and sophs in the Culinary Arts program start with the basics -how to sauté things, make salads, and the like. Today's class was all juniors, and that's when they actually start to operate the restaurant under the Chef's guidance. We chatted with Chef Michael, and he said that when they become Seniors, they really run Olivers by themselves. Our lunch was a $3 cup of clam chowder, a $9 turkey BLT, a $14 Salmon Caesar Salad, and a $4 Apple Crostata. The food was very good, check out the generous portion of turkey on the BLT and the half pound slab of perfectly cooked salmon on my salad. And we were amazed when Chef Michael called us at home to get our feedback on the meal and service. What a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed watching the Chef train his staff and watching them execute his instructions. I hope whoever is reading this, goes to the school and supports these young restaurant workers of the future. I know you'll enjoy this unique experience as much as we did. PRO TIP Olivers is open to the public Wednesday to Friday from 10:45 to 12:05, and they ask you to call 860-496-5369 to make a reservation.

Very good cup of clam chowder

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Oliver's Restaurant is inside the Oliver Wolcott Technical School

The Edison Grill

4.0(193 reviews)

2.9 mi

Honestly, I didn't know this place existed until just a few hours ago. Typically, Harwinton is too…read morefar out of my way to go to because I tend not to go north of where I live unless I take a bus towards Hartford or I am going to Watertown. However, my mom had taken me to a renaissance fair in the area and as we left this was the first barbecue option I could find on Yelp. It helped that it was less than 10 minutes from the Ren, so it was a very quick drive. We opted for outdoor seating just because it was visible from where we parked in its plaza. I do like the Thomas Edison theme this restaurant has going on. The decor and the pictures help drive that theme home here which is a nice touch. I did overhear that this restaurant tends to pull people from Bristol and Thomaston which I can understand. They're both fairly close to Harwinton, especially Thomaston who borders this town to the south. The service here is on top of things as well. We had Chrissy who was very friendly, and always willing to answers we had about what we had (I did ask a few questions about the food brought out). While only one other outdoor table was in use upon arrival, about half of them were being served by the end of the meal. So let's start off with the drinks. Mom had the Mango Loco while I had the Campfire Old Fashioned. You also get refills of iced water from a glass jug. I did get to try mom's drink. At its best, it has a very fruity, sweet, refreshing flavor. However, as that drink went on, mom commented that the finish exposed how uneven the Mango Loco was. I took another sip of it at that and it confirmed her thoughts. That sweet mango taste was largely missing in its finish. A good stir after serving would probably help things along, but the taste should always be even if possible. As for my drink, this is where my first question was asked: what bourbon did they use? Turns out, it's made locally in Litchfield. It uses Litchfield Distillery Double Barrel, a 90-proof bourbon. A lot was definitely put on because I noticed a very strong flavor with this one even though I've cooked with much stronger bourbons. It wasn't subtle at all, but the overall drink was still a good drink. The toasted marshmallow was toasted to perfection. For the appetizer, 6-piece grilled chicken wings with their Blackberry BBQ Sauce. The sauce was very tangy, but like the bourbon it was not subtle. Mom did say the chicken was overcooked, but I didn't think so. It was able to come off the bone okay enough. These were good wings, but I think having the blue cheese dip was the star of the dish. The blue cheese dip went along with these wings perfectly, and they even included some celery here as well. For the entrees, mom had the fish and chips while I had the brisket with sides of coleslaw and Mac and cheese. I actually got to try everything here except for the tartar sauce. While mom like her fish, I'm glad she was the one that got it and not me. It was greasy on the bottom, and the bite I tried had some of the breading I couldn't chew from the rest. Like, does breading have bones or something? That's what it felt like from the bite I took. But it was still a juicy fish and the breading had a light crisp to it. Likewise, the fries were also a light crisp upon arrival. Were they the best fries I had ever had from a restaurant? No! But they were competent. Onto my brisket, it had some more of that BBQ sauce from earlier, but this time it complimented the food a fair bit better than it did with the chicken. The brisket was honestly the best food item of this bunch here. It was very tender, and soft. They did a great job with the presentation here I must say. It was as if they were truly locking in when making the brisket. Cole slaw was good, but could use a bit more mayo. The Mac and cheese was also good, the shells professionally cooked, and the cheese was good. If there was one criticism for the Mac and cheese, the cheese pull could be improved. When I went to another restaurant with a friend of mine a few months back, I was able to see an epic cheese pull from their bite. There wasn't much of a cheese pull here. Still the Mac and cheese was a great side dish and I'm glad I went with what I did. Overall, I would say that after averaging the food, the ambiance, and the service, I think a 4 is the appropriate rating for this restaurant. The food had some moments of greatness and was overall a good meal, but I did find with almost everything we were served that there are some improvements that could be made. The service and theming make up for those shortcomings. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other things though. It's a good place all-in-all.

This small town grill is perfect for a coffee flight, dinner or cocktails. The dining area is cozy…read morewith about 8 seats at the bar. We stopped by before our annual Christmas Lights drive for dinner and a holiday cocktail. Katie, our bartender made me a fantastic gin spritz. We started with the giant pretzel which was fantastic! I had the cauliflower risotto which was actually quite lovely.

Chicken Gobbler

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Fig Manhattan and old fashioned

Tony's Westside

3.1(15 reviews)

1.3 mi

Yuck. Don't waste your money here. Ordered an omelet and fruit bowl. Fruit bowl looked undesirable…read moreright away. Very clearly not fresh. Omelet was flavorless. Tried sending them both back and manager declined, saying there was nothing wrong with either. Guessing he wouldn't try his own food. Dirty fork at the table. Total waste of money. Since 1949?! Should 100% be permanently closed by now.

Nice old fashioned style dinner burger! Was tasty and actually not dry, rather juicy. Though the…read moreshape of the patty leads me to believe it's frozen but very juicy! Fries also classic!

Tony isn't modest, that's for sure !

Omelet and home fries, at Tony's Westside in Torrington, CT.

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Pancake, egg & sausage, at Tony's Westside in Torrington, CT.

Sawyer's Bar & Grill

4.2(135 reviews)

0.1 mi

Sawyers has stayed on a side street of Torrington for years, so they're doing something right to…read moresurvive. They do have a parking lot on the side, and tables/chairs for the warm weather. We were greeted by two lion statues. The interior seating are high tops and booths. There are single restrooms, with the toilet very close to your nose. You should stand straight up. The garlic parm chicken tenders were delicious, and the breading stayed strong even after being coated. The burger was definitely warm and juicy, it went with the overall bar.

A few areas of opportunity for Sawyers. Thursday night vibes were comforting, intimate crowd and…read moreplenty of patrons, but didn't get the attention I was hoping for. Took a solid ten minutes to get noticed, but no real waitstaff. Bartender was running all over, back and forth, serving tables and tending the bar. Felt really bad for her. But then long periods of nothing happening. Took about 20 minutes to get our burgers. Food was served, but no silverware on the table, had to get up and ask for them at the bar. The food: not sure I love the herbs on the fries. It said truffle fries but I didn't get any truffle flavor whatsoever. Burger was a little too well done for a medium, but the quality of the meat was good. The burger bun on top felt cold, while the insides were toasty. That was odd. Bacon felt like it was prepped much earlier in the day, so it was more like beef jerky, and didn't have a soft freshly cooked texture. Overall, good experience, but I was hoping that this was the "IT" burger place for me, when I get the hankering for a burger. My buddy had a Salmon burger. He said it was excellent, but also complained the "truffle fries' were not truffle fries at all. Next time I will try something different. I really like the vibe here and the doors being open wide gave it a very NYC/Brooklyn small neighborhood vibe.

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Sol Cafe

4.2(69 reviews)

0.2 mi

Off the charts. The specials. The homecooked food. The only way I want to dine - hit this every…read moretime I visit Torrington. It's the best! I like that they make helpful suggestions and tell you about what they do best. I like everything here.

Always great food and friendly service - tremendous value too. Had the roast pork with beans and…read morerice - fantastic.

Fried Pork Chop

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Jeffry A.

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4 years ago

Ricks nutmeg is a Dinner that has met all my expectations... as a New Yorker, old school ( vintage ) dinners is a style most dinners do not have now and days. From delicious food and drinks, Ricks menu provides a variety of options that are within budget and mouth watering food. Not to mention the family that runs this dinner, are very humble & provide the best customer service! i would truly consider this as a must go to spot ! PS: I would recommend getting the Texas burger ! read more

Niemiller M.

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14 years ago

Went in there for breakfast a week ago and we smelled cigarette smoke coming from the kitchen. We asked our cheery waitress about the smell and she said it was from the tenants upstairs.Unfortunately when my husband got up to the cash register to pay, he can see the man named "Ray" wearing glasses and smoking a cigarette in the kitchen!!!! We are apaulled! how disgusting ! Who knows where he flicks those ashes! read more

Michael F.

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5 years ago

Forget the other two restaurants in town, None of them could compare to the quality and culinary expertise of Ricks Nutmeg. The chef here could be cooking at a 5 star hotel. His food is amazing. The added touches in the way he prepares the magnificent dishes is beyond compare. This is our new go to place. BEST FOOD IN TORRINGTON HANDS DOWN!! read more

Kim L.

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10 years ago

Great friendly service and the food is delicious at a great price! If your in the area, would definitely recommend.

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