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    Sawyer's Bar & Grill

    4.2 (134 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Fish and Chips  Cheeseburger with fries
    Gabby D.

    I want to start off by saying this was my first experience at this bar/restaurant and has become the best experience ive ever had while eating out. To begin with, the vibe as soon as you walk in gives off homey, clean and comfortable, and doesn't initially feel like you're walking into a bar. we were greeted immediately upon entering and took our seats. Kyle was our bartender/waiter and to say he went above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for us is an understatement. The drinks he made were both visually pleasing and delicious, the food was fresh and flavorful and the atmosphere was pleasant. We ordered an appetizer and they did not have enough of the specific item in stock so they made what they could and Kyle so kindly took it off our bill. At the end of the night before we left, Kyle also offered a green tea shot on the house! I am so beyond excited to go back and try the other delicious looking dishes the have to offer! if i could give more than 5 stars, i absolutely would! P.S Kyle deserves a raise!

    The Veggie Rissoto and Cucumber salad is top notch.
    Princekyna D.

    Don't let this small town fool you. Lawyers brings big city vibes to thos section of town. A street side café type set up and inside plenty of room to eat, converse or dance should the mood strike you. Chef Julian brings flavor and joy to every meal that comes out of the kitchen. When you stop in ask Kyle to make you something fun.

    Rum cocktails
    Kenya W.

    Great time spent visiting Sawyer's! My friend and I came to Morris to spend a weekend and after reading the reviews of neighborhood restaurants, we decided on having dinner there. The customer service upon arrival was very warm! The servers/bartenders Brianna and Hannah were very attentive. After asking what preference of alcohol we liked, Hannah hooked my friend and I up with two different types of rum cocktails. She even circled back around to get our feedback on how they tasted. We loved that she took the extra time to do that despite it being a busy evening. For food, I ordered the fish tacos and my friend had the wings. We also split an order of truffle fries. I found that the truffle fries weren't really what we'd expect truffle fries to be like. They were super deep fried and they lacked the shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese and sprinkled dry basil leaves that we're used to getting it with when we order it in NYC. While I know that CT and NYC are two different culinary scenes, I still feel like the truffle fries at Sawyer's should be revised and made with a little more love. It wasn't giving truffle fries at all. Just tasted like fries that were extra dry and based in a bit of truffle oil. My friend tore up the wings so it's safe to say that Sawyer's mastered that recipe! My fish tacos were also delicious! I would've liked a bit more seasoning on the fish but I need to cut back my sodium intake anyways so I'll accept it for what it was. Thanks for having us, Sawyer's! Would highly recommend! P.S. After serving the dishes, don't forget to come back around and check on your patrons. Hannah forgot to come back around to give the mayo I'd asked for on the side. I forgive you, Hannah!

    Chicken curry bowl with rice
    Bill S.

    We've enjoyed several good dinners here, and the other night attending a fundraising event we tasted their clam chowder - and it was delicious, as good a chowder as we've enjoyed in many years (and we are definitely chowderheads). It was packed with fresh clams, not too many potatoes and had real substance to it yet was not at all gooey. That's the good news. The bad is that when we went for dinner recently they were out of the chowder. But -- the additional good news is that we had a fine meal anyway. We like Sawyer's and have no hesitation in recommending it. Basically it's a neighborhood bar. Nothing fancy, a little on the dark side, the furnishings a bit aged, but it has a warm, neighborly vibe, and the people who run it are friendly. And did we mention the bartender is good? They serve nice drinks and have a decent run of beers on tap. And their food is so much better than you might expect from a local pub. In fact, we think it has some of the best food to be found in Torrington, and that's not intended as cheap praise. We believe the food is freshly prepared, attending being paid to culinary nuances. Take the shrimp and grits, the crustaceans absolutely lovely to the taste and the crusted grits and flavorings a yummy addition. The chicken curry bowl with rice had just the right amount of heat for us, and the fish 'n chips was a huge serving of good chicken with fries. And their truffle fries have a little crunch and are good to the last bite. And did we mention the bartender? There are some entrees that change depending on availability and probably some of the chef's wishes; we continue to pick the wrong evening and miss the jerk chicken. And the chowder. Prices are ok, nothing out of reason. And though we didn't order it on our latest trip, they make a damn fine burger. There's street construction near them now, but don't let that deter you from a visit. It's worth it.

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    The place is super cute and service is great. I got the curry per recommendation. It was lacking in flavor, but still would go back

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    Kyle was awesome. The sweet Asian chili wings were amazing. Small cozy Torrington joint for a amazing meal.

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    2 years ago

    we were driving through and are so glad we found Sawyer's. Food was tasty, our bartender/server was very friendly, and we'd come back!

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    The bartender was great and so was the food. We went to watch the Sunday night football game and they were happy to put it on for us.

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    2 years ago

    Nice spot. Friendly service, excellent wings. Salmon burger and burger were yummy and the fries were really good!

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    Wonderful comfortable casual down home unique place- great vibes, good food, great waitstaff, great Julian (the owner).

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    The loaded fries were great to share with 5 people. The burger came with fries and it was delicious.

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    Came on a Friday and they had great live music. I ordered a drink, the small size of nachos and the…read moreheirloom tower. Drink seemed mostly soda, but one of the people I sat with was extremely happy with their dirty martini. I tend to be a nacho snob and was not impressed with those. The cheese wasn't even completely melted and it looks like I was served the bottom of the bag because 80% of the chips were broken pieces. The heirloom tower was very good. Everything was fresh and the tomatoes crisp. The place itself is ok. There are two rooms and the room with the bar and entertainment was extremely stuffy and warm, the other room felt like Antarctica. Bathrooms were clean with 3 stalls, although one was out of order. Overall I'd give this place 3-1/2 stars, but with that not being an option I opted for 3.

    No two ways about it, the beer brined wings with out sauce are absolutely delicious! They also have…read moremany flavors if needed but the plain wings are just so damn good! We also had the following: Cobb Salad (enough for two people) Fish & Chips (with house made chips instead of fries) Patty melt (super juicy) Rodeo Burger (ask for the onion rings on the side instead of on the sandwich) But the one thing I can't wait to try next time is the giant house made pretzel! And the full bar, wine and beer selection is totally aboveboard

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    Outside patio overlooking the golf course

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    ABSOLUTE HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! My wife and I decided to try…read moreout "Gina's" after work tonight... what an absolute mistake! We both have fairly stressful jobs, one being a correctional officer and the other an emergency nurse. We were really looking forward to a few drinks to unwind. We ordered drinks, tried to chat for a few, crowd 2 feet away was screaming to the top of their lungs trying to "sing karaoke." My wife respectively with her hearing issue, discreetly put small pieces of tissue in her ears and we continued with our night. The "bartender/owner??" came over and yelled to my wife "oh lighten up! What's your problem? You come in here acting like a big grizzly bear (wife weighs 120 pounds) with this badass attitude, why don't you get out of my fucking bar!!!" Literally grabs our drinks, smashes the glasses behind the bar, I look at her and ask if she's serious and I offer to pay for our drinks and she told us to "GET THE FUCK OUT AND DONT COME BACK!"... neither of us have honestly ever been kicked out of a bar! Lol PLEASE STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE, so many other friendlier establishments in town. Don't waste your time or money!

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    4.0(4 reviews)
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    Loved it! The rooftop space and bar are so fun! We visited with our daughter on a gorgeous…read moreafternoon and enjoyed cocktails and mocktails and light bites for a few hours while playing card games. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. I would totally come back here to hang out. Best addition to this area.

    ORIGIN: Verdict opened in September 2024 as the rooftop bar…read moreat the Abner Hotel. The bar's name is in reference to the building's previous function as the county courthouse. LOCATION: The bar is accessible through the hotel's entrance behind West Street. Take the elevator to the third floor after walking along the paved path between West Street and the back entrance, or park and walk in the lot behind the hotel. ATMOSPHERE: The big draw is the rooftop location. There are numerous seating options to enjoy the sunset, surrounding landscape, and night sky during warm weather. The bar's design is elegant. BEVERAGES: No food is currently served at Verdict, but I did see some servers pass around some potato chips. The menu includes slight twists on popular cocktails, as well as dry cocktails. I tried the watermelon margarita ($16). Something about it did not seem as balanced as I had experienced elsewhere, but it was very attractive. TIPS: The bar is new, so it is likely that service and cocktails will steadily improve over time. The bar is not enclosed, so it is only open when weather permits each day between 3 and 10 PM. All are welcome to visit Verdict -- it is not just for hotel guests.

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    Watermelon Margarita

    Verdict - Plenty of space

    Plenty of space

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    Ordinary Joe’s - Nashville Hot Wings - THE BEST  yes, there are pickles on there.

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    4.3(8 reviews)
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    It is good to see an establishment doing well , we have seen so many come and go . But Joe's is…read morehere to stay! I love that we now have a location in town . I have heard great things about Ordinary Joe's especially those wings and their multiple flavor options. Our server Lindsay was and is awesome every time we have been there. We were there for the wings of course , decided to go with the smoked butter bbq which is dry rub, man these were so so so good! Tried honey medium , bomb! Of course mild is always a good go to , and the honey bbq. Allllll so very delicious!!!! Now that I know they are so close I am excited to try the other flavors. I also tried a beer called awkward hug out of kent falls , soooo good and cute art on the can ! I appreciate the staff that takes care me while I am there ! Clean facility ! See you soon!

    I may be the luckiest O Joe's fan on the planet. I live in Watertown, home of the original…read morelocation, and travel within Torrington multiple times a week for family. First visit to the O Joe's North location - understanding I/we love the original. It exceeded every possible expectation. Food is terrific - has the same standard as Watertown, but our wings were cooked even better. Fresh, hot, crispy, juicy. Definitely the best Ordinary Joe's wings we've had (and we have a lot of them, often). The food options are clearly rooted in the original concept. However, there are some more/different options here. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. I look forward to investigating further. Our server, Vanessa, earned 25 stars on her own. She was attentive, personable, yet worked quickly and accurately - manning a full bar and dining room simultaneously - while making us feel like we were the only ones in the joint. Manager/(Owner?) Paul was terrific as well. Stepped in to ensure all tables had what they needed, were clean, and everyone happy. It was truly noticeable that customer service is a priority for the team. Building is new/redone/beautiful. Similar, iconic O Joe's feel and decorating - yes, the gridiron is painted on the ceiling. Just a great space. Great vibe. Eat-off-the-floor clean. Simply can't wait to go back. And, again, I am so lucky to have proximity to both locations. **Just one note for families who may go with children or teenage boys (like me)... The service is so great, no one at the table will have an empty glass for long... that's a really positive thing. But, fair warning, soft drink refills are NOT free (nor should they be, frankly). However, with an 18 and 16 yr old in my party...those Cokes accumulate quickly.

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    The ceiling, tho!

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    Smoked butter bbq

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