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    Ridge Restaurant

    3.2 (6 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Harrie's Jailhouse - Mmmmm  PICKLES!!!

    Harrie's Jailhouse

    4.4(131 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    You need to come eat and drink even NA All of the food on…read morethe menu has been great every time we come in their homemade drinks are great as well even if it's a non-alcoholic homemade lemonade fresh squeezed at the bar for you then whether you sit in the basement or upstairs or even outside on their patio area such a nice area great service all of the staff is friendly and helpful

    Certainly an interesting restaurant, tucked away in the middle of a less-than-pretty road, which…read moresomehow makes it even more intriguing. I do wish there were more signs, as both the parking lot and the entrance felt a bit vague and easy to miss. Once we finally found our way inside, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere reminded me of another local tavern. Staffed by friendly people. The food was good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. My only disappointment was the lack of information about the history of the establishment. There is a lot of marketing that references its connection to a jailhouse on the menu, but very little information is actually shared within the tavern itself. I found myself wanting to learn more about the story behind the place. I also think it would be fun to add a photo-op area--perhaps even outdoors--with a set of mock jail bars where guests could take pictures. It would fit the theme and add a memorable touch. The tavern itself is fairly small, so I can imagine it gets quite crowded during busy times. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.

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    Harrie's Jailhouse - Interior of the Basement Bar

    Interior of the Basement Bar

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    Harrie's Jailhouse - Front of the property

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    Taqueria - Shrimp

    Taqueria

    4.8(18 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    I love trying new taco spots, so instead of driving to my favorite place in Meriden, I decided to…read moregive Taqueria a try. We ordered a variety of tacos so we could sample a little bit of everything. I had the al pastor tacos, I also ordered chorizo tacos, one of my sons ordered the birria tacos, and my other son chose the chicken tacos. The first thing I noticed was how fresh the tortillas were. They were soft, flavorful, and tasted homemade, which really elevated each taco. Overall, the tacos were fresh and enjoyable, but I found myself wanting a little more seasoning and bolder flavor. The al pastor was good, but I think a stronger marinade or more spice would have made it stand out more. The chorizo tacos, which are usually spicy, didn't really have that heat I was expecting. My son enjoyed the birria tacos, but we both agreed the consommé was milder than expected. When I tried the broth, it tasted a bit bland compared to others I've had. My other son liked his chicken tacos but said he just wanted more. The restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and it's a convenient local option when you're craving tacos. Would I come back? Yes. I enjoyed the meal and would return to try other items on the menu. My only suggestion would be a bit more bold seasoning and heat across the board. The fresh tortillas and overall quality are strong. It just needs a little more flavor punch to really stand out. In my opinion.

    Visited Taqueria for a quick dinner and instantly became one of our new go to stops when we visit…read moreMiddletown. We ordered chips and guacamole, the spicy shrimp plate, an array of tacos, and the star of the meal: the Birria empanada. Everything was flavored perfectly and everything was very fresh. I can't wait to visit Middletown again to try more things off this menu!

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    Taqueria - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

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    Toppings for a posole dish

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    Cotton Hollow Kitchen - Smash burger is comes with ketchup and fries

    Cotton Hollow Kitchen

    4.2(190 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    We went to this place for Mother's Day brunch, and it was one of the worst experiences I could have…read moreimagined. First off, the ambience of the place is fairly nice though you would not know it from how many of the other patrons choose to attire themselves. If you're looking for a upscale, dining experience, other patrons would suggest this is not the place for you. They started off by attending to put us at the wrong table per our reservation. The table was apparently filled, and they moved us to a different table, which was perfectly fine as it was a nice booth with a window right next to the table. They then gave us several menus from which to choose, which was confusing as there were so many different menus with similar food options, including brunch, menu, a burger, menu, a dinner menu, a Mother's Day, special menu, and the regular menu. There were also two separate drink menus. We started by ordering some drinks and an appetizer of the meat and cheeseboard for the table. We put in our full order at just before 12:59 PM and the meat and cheeseboard came out fairly quick. Overall, it was the best part of our time at the restaurant. With regards to our main meal, we had ordered an eggs, Benedict, a children's pancake and bacon, special, and a steak and eggs meal. That was apparently a mistake as it took them over one hour six minutes before the food hit the table and when it did, it was a mess. The medium rare steak was cooked to a well done with the eggs being extremely messy and not very runny for over easy. The potatoes were dark and charred in places, but we're not crispy by any stretch of the imagination. The Canadian bacon had not been rendered well on the eggs Benedict and one of the two poached eggs clearly had not been poached appropriately. Also, my daughter indicated that the syrup was way too sweet, which was especially surprising as she is someone with a sweet tooth. The pancakes themselves were extremely dense and unfair and served on a plastic tray missing one of the size that was supposed to come with the order. It is clear that the kitchen does not know what they are doing as I was the second person in a row to have issues with the cook temperature on my steak, a problem that appears to carry over to other aspects of the meal as well. At the one hour mark, I've been so frustrated. I had requested to speak with a manager and he was actually the one who brought out the food to our table. There was a good four minute gap between two of the meals being brought out and the third meal, which is what my wife had ordered for her Mother's Day brunch. By the time the eggs Benedict came out, I showed the manager my stake and eggs, and he agreed that it was cooked to a well done rather than the medium rare I had ordered. I had overheard the exact same issue on the next table over where the older woman had not gotten her meal until nearly all seven others at the table had completed their food. At that point, I sent back my steak and indicated I did not want it to be remade as I was done with the place. Shirley, thereafter, I was clear the rest of the family was of the same mind as the meals were a mess and cooked improperly. The manager eventually came over and indicated that he is going to take care of the entire CHUCK which makes sense sense more than 75% of the food ordered had been uneaten or inedible. The service was no better as waiters and waitresses would walk by and failed to refill empty water glasses, even though they would look right at the empty water glass and would have pictures of water in their hand at times. One waitress went to five separate tables around us, including table she was not serving and failed to fill our water, but filled water at other tables. Our waiter was also missing an action for a good portion of the meal. Despite having the meal taken care of, I did leave a small tip for the waiter, though nowhere near what I would have had the service been even somewhat competent. This is a major disappointment as the last experience I had at this restaurant for dinner had been so positive it convinced me to book the place for Mother's Day brunch. I'm not sure if this was a one off situation but I would never recommend a return to this place based on the experience I had this day. What's worse, our reservation appeared to fall between two rushes as we were the second table in the rush that showed up about 10 to 15 minutes after our arrival at the place. As such, our food should've been fairly quick and coming out but others who ordered their food more than 20 minutes after our table received it with no problem. I have to say that the Taco Bell we had as result of this poor food service was Myles and Myles better than the food experience at the restaurant itself.

    I have Celiac and this restaurant does an outstanding job of offering a multitude of gluten free…read moreoptions and the staff is super aware of food allergies. My friend and I were out shopping and wanted to grab lunch. She was craving a sandwich so we headed to Cotton Hollow. We were pleasantly greeted at the door and seated in the bar area at a high top. We couldn't decide between inside and outside so when we were seated at a window table over looking the patio, we had the best of both worlds. Both the dining room and bar are lovely. There are tons of GF options, but I always go for the choices I normally can't have elsewhere. They have a dedicated GF fryer so I opted for the fried fish and sweet potato fries. The fries were crispy and lightly salted. The fish was tasty and crisp, but a little dry on the thinner piece. The coleslaw was an Asian style slaw, which was not my thing. It was a bit odd for me. My friend opted for a chicken wrap and it was insanely large and she said it was delicious. The photo is only 1/2 of the sandwich which she took home. I had the red sangria. It was drinkable but had a bit of a sour taste and no fruit. My friend had the Hugo Spritz, which was perfect and refreshing. I have been here a few times and they are consistent and have a wide menu. It's on my list of regulars. Hint, if you go to Sayulita and can't get in, this place is right across the street and a good choice.

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    Cotton Hollow Kitchen - Inside - bar area

    Inside - bar area

    Cotton Hollow Kitchen
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    Tavern On 66 - Fresh cut fries

    Tavern On 66

    3.4(59 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Gluten free fryer! That's what got us in the door! Waitress/bartender knew exactly what gluten was…read moreand pointed out the things we couldn't have (which we knew but it was nice to see that she knew too!!) I've been here twice once at night on a cold Friday in the fall and then just a couple weeks ago during the day on Saturday. Both times were just busy enough to not be slow or slammed. Drink service was fast and the food paced perfectly. It's got a bit of a towny feel, we had a few stares coming in but nothing out of the norm. If you see bikers out front, they don't bite. Just go in! Bathrooms are tiny and a bit- divey. Just wash your hands and you'll be fine. My husband has celiacs and although he's a risky celiac, he has not had any issues after eating here.

    My husband and I visited here for our first time on the day of our house closing. We will be new…read moreresidence of East Hampton Connecticut. We were greeted by a lovely woman named Bonnie. She was very helpful with all my questions about the area. On top of the friendliness in this establishment, the food was amazing. Being someone who loves to cook it's nice to find a place where the food feels like homemade and made with love. I had a delicious French dip and my husband had a burger. Loved the homemade buffalo sauce that I asked for with my freshly made potato chips. She also can make a mean martini. So glad we live near Such a wonderful restaurant. Can't wait to be back to try more things. The chocolate cake dessert was also spectacular. I believe they get that from a local bakery.

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    Tavern On 66 - Sam Adams

    Sam Adams

    Tavern On 66 - Pre-birthday drinks

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