First time coming here after visiting Lavender Pond Farm. Dog friendly outside with seating area…read more We ordered the McBarrel nachos which came with ground beef, tomato's, pickles, melted cheese and their special sauce (tasted like thousand island/big Mac sauce) We also ordered a cider but it wasn't as bubbly, tasted flat, but they were happy to swap if for a canned Down East cider I also got a plain spicy margarita. Very basic. Asked for flavoring and they have more sweeter stuff: strawberry, pomegranate Food and drinks were all out quick We were specifically looking for dog friendly places online and found an ad for "Yappy hour"; dog friendly food and drinks. Although this was an ad from last year unknowingly, we were still able to get a puppy bowl for our dog (hamburger, hotdog carrots and treats). Who I'm assuming was the owner, came out, greeted us, made some small talk and was on his way. Staff were friendly and food was good.

Stopped in after a hike in the Killingworth area. The restaurant is relatively small with bar…read moreseating and a few tables. In the warmer months, there are several picnic tables to enjoy your meal outside (this area is dog friendly too!). My friend and I sat at the bar and were lucky enough to be greeted with some live music. The bartender was friendly and attentive. The menu isn't large, but it has a good variety of food and drink options. I opted for the Cowboy Griddle Wrap with chicken and a pumpkin cider. The wrap was flavorful with cowboy caviar, avocado, and cilantro lime aioli with chicken and melted cheddar cheese. If you are in the area, it's a great spot for a quick drink and bite to eat.

Excellent menu and great service. I love the old mill building and the water fall…read more I like the salads and the lamb kabobs.

Great ambiance as you walk in by the waterfall. Three rooms depending upon the vibe you're looking…read morefor; dressy dining area, casual bar, or cozy informal den. We chose the latter in a corner window right by the falls. The service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived, to helping us find our seat, to our server helping us with the menu, to the manager coming over and talking with us to make sure everything was ok. I liked how the server first checked to see if we had any time restraints along with food allergies, etc. Speaking of the food. We started with the clam chowder and scallops. The chowder was the best I've ever had. Plenty of meat and seasoned perfectly. The scallops were amazing. The manager later told us that the scallops were the only thing that had been on the menu since day one. They tried to rotate them off once and the people went nuts. We moved on to the duck and salmon. Both were delicious. Sides were perfect as well. I'd love to write about dessert, but unfortunately, we were stuffed. They looked good, but that will have to wait until next time.

A little hidden gem in Essex but worth the drive. Staff is very welcoming and the wine list is…read moredelightful. Started with the Tuna Nachos which were to die for and for the entree I tried the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with an order of truffle fries. Everything is amazing and I can't wait to come back again. Unfortunatelyx it's a rainy day but I can absolutely envision a glass of wine on the deck. This place should be on any foodies list.

Fabulous Food, Service, Happy Hour and view of the Marina…read moreLove everything about this restaurant. The menu varies by season! But the staples are the lobster roll and smash burger and fish and chips which are all great! Try the Bong Water Drink with Mezcal or the Campfire bourbon smash! The restaurant is open year round, it is located in the Dauntless shipyard and Marina. Make a reservation in the summer for the deck that looks over the Dauntless and Essex Island Marinas. You'll feel like you are on vacation! The staff and owners and kitchen staff really care! If you have an allergy or other dining request they are great at guiding you!! Their shrimp and grits is Gluten Free! Great place to go when you're going on the Essex Steam Train for Polar express or Thomas the train or leaf peeping or just browsing the shops in Essex! Great for couples, families or groups of friends. Deck is dog friendly!

The service was great the food was ok. We were seated in a basement level area that was cold and…read moredesolate. We asked them to put the heat on and the response was that it was up all the way. I ordered salmon they did not ask the the temperature to cook it to which is bizarre for a steakhouse. Shoreline dining struggles with being able to get anything more than mediocre .

To sum it all up - arrogance. The prices are outrageous. I don't mind paying for a decent…read morecarpaccio, as it's tough to find around these parts, but what was served was a dried out mess and the aoili looked like it had turned. I didn't touch it, not a question from server about it. He was the best part of our visit. Warm, smiling, but not a word about a dish I didn't touch. Sometimes, it's a exercise is human nature watching a pro server manage the limitations of a dish, but nothing said and he was very good. The 6oz filet wasn't buttery as described on menu... tough. Not rested. Peppercorn cream sauce was broken. Place looked great. Sound bounced all over the place. Nice pinot grigio by the glass was the highlight. And server too, despite his lack of awareness of my dried our carpaccio

Our first time at the Essex location of Sayulita, we were not disappointed! Just as good as the…read moreoriginal, with basically the same menu. We did have a special buffalo chicken taco, which was fabulous!! It was our first time at Sayulita since giving up alcohol, and I was definitely missing their margaritas. I had a grapefruit Mexican soda, but next time I'll ask if they can make me a yummy mocktail. The restaurant is about double the size of the Glastonbury location, so check it out if you want the best tacos without the long wait!!

"GUACAMOLE CLASSICO & SALSA avocado, cilantro, lime, tomato, garlic, onion, pepitas, cotija, fried…read moreplantains 13 ADD SAYULITA QUESO 5" Where does this say it's all tortilla chips and a macro sliver of a plantain as a garnish? They even mention a freakin lime, but can't let us know exactly what we will be using to dip into everything? I've never been to a Mexican restaurant where tortillas didn't land on the table gratuitously. Place is too loud even on a Sunday afternoon. Must say they serve yummy queso. Nothing on the food menu is authentic, and it's way overpriced. Sorry to say this location won't be open much longer and the building is essentially cursed as an eatery.

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

I thought I found a real gem...first time my husband and I found it. We had cocktails and made many…read morepurchases ( rings, candles, food). I also ordered a ring from the owner. Have been a customer at least 4 times. Recently brought my best friend from NY. Owner didn't know who I was ( understandable) many people frequent the store. But I was mortified in front of my friend when the owner admitted to not knowing who I was, then when I explained, I was quickly dismissed. Guess it's true what they say, middle aged woman are invisible. Word to the wise ( or in this case, the shop owner...) FAKE IT. when I customer frequently visits your place of business make them feel good, remembered or at least like a human being.

Hands down the new best restaurant on the shoreline. Creative menu that updates seasonally,…read moreabsolutely delicious food, cosy ambiance with great music taste that's not played too loud, and very attentive friendly service. I've been several times since they opened and almost always get the salmon. What I love is that it's not always the same dish, it changes but always heavenly. The last time it had pumpernickel breadcrumbs yum! I had the faux foi gras(yay no tortured ducks) and it was not only beautiful but delicious. Then I recently tried the tofu appetizer which was equally delightful.. hope it stays on the menu a while, I love tofu done well. I've also had glazed carrots with hummus, trout, and brussel sprouts.. all top notch. Great wine selection and well made mixed drinks. Definitely my new favorite spot. You'll need a reservation for a table most days and get there early for bar seating.

I had the chance to dine at Charter Oak Tavern for the first time last night and was super…read moreimpressed......my husband and I had dinner at Coast at the Ocean House in Westerly RI on Christmas Eve and honestly, the experience at Charter Oak last night was better.  The waitress we had was phenomenal! One of the friends who was dining with us has allergies and she was fastidious in making sure that nothing got into his food that he couldn't tolerate......she was friendly and just the right amount of present.  The food was fantastic....I had soup + sea bass, which were both tasty....my mixed drink (a Manhattan) was solid as was the Chardonnay. Everyone at the table was similarly happy with their food.

In an effort to start a new family tradition, my wife and I booked a reservation for our family for…read moreChristmas Eve at LA Foresta. We walked in and were instantly greeted and ushered to a table that was the right size for our little group. The service throughout the night was amazing, the food was delicious and appropriately hot, and the beverages were perfect. The staff was very knowledgeable and had no issues answering any questions. Once the food landed on the table, there was that kind of silence that can only mean that everyone was too busy enjoying the food to talk at all. Once the forks had settled, we all had nothing but compliments! After we had finished, we noticed that the whole place had cleared out. We chatted with the manager for a minute and gave praises to the service and food, and he said that he closes a bit early so that his staff can go home to spend the holiday with their families, which was admirable! I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about our experience and we're all looking forward to next year already! Needless to say, this will continue to be where we will celebrate every Christmas Eve from now on!

This rating is purely based on the food and the price. Comfortable enough seating outside, many…read moreflies, including one in my drink. The real kicker was the "special" for $65. A chewy/ flavorless piece of steak that was mediocre at best topped with very fishy crab, a side of asparagus and a small baked potato. Complete highway robbery. Plated beautifully, lacking flavor. Did not eat the crab, choked down the steak. The small baked potato was perhaps the best part, even though it was plain. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Bathroom bathrooms were clean. I can't understand the price point here.

Probably my favorite speakeasy I've been to in CT so far!…read moreLoved the traveling back in time theme. They had live music (cello, trumpet, and piano). Would give a 5 for atmosphere , though it is a bit small; bar seating only. It's also quite overpriced in my opinion, particularly for Wallingford area- $16 cocktails. I will say bartenders were very friendly and were able to make me a fun "feeling lucky" drink. Street parking is available up and down the street with a public lot a 5 minute walk down the road. I would definitely come back

Definitely a very cool speakeasy to check out and the service here was incredible. You first enter…read morethrough a nostalgic video shop , where you are greeted by friendly staff that gives a brief introduction about the store. You then have to press the secret button on the Pepsi vending machine and the door will then open. The ambiance here is so cool! We were a party of 5 so we grabbed a table in the back. The service here was amazing. Our waiter greeted us quickly and took our orders as soon as we could figure out what we wanted. He even helped me pick a drink I would like.I ordered the VANILLA VIXEN SMOOTH VANİLLA VODKA, A BRIGHT STING OF LEMON, A WHISPER OF LOCAL TRIPLE SEC AND A TOUCH OF HOUSE MADE SIMPLE SYRUP. SWEET SOPHISTICATION. For 16$ it was delicious!

We were so impressed with this restaurant. The food was excellent! We had burrito bowls offered in…read morethe brunch menu only offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They were large, filled with individualized choice of ingredients, very fresh, excellent tasting meats at great prices. The atmosphere was very relaxed but pleasant and the service was very friendly. I can't wait to return.

We stopped in for the first time and had a lovely visit. We…read moreordered the chicken taquitos and the short rib tacos. Both were very good Generous pour of the house wine as well. Will visit again. Ambiance was nice and service was fine.