This restaurant was hopping for a Friday night at 730pm.it had a bar, a few screens, high tops and…read morebooths. Very casual place. Great menu, things were marked on the menu showing V/ GF . Apps, handhelds, salads, entrees, drinks, and prices were great! Plus they had specials . We ordered a GF Margherita flatbread which was great! Then I Ordered salmon and my dad order pork Osso Bucco! The meat was so tender .. it was just falling off the bone. As busy as it was, food came out very fast! Our waitress was on top of things! She was great. I'd definitely be back! You can tell 1851 would be an enjoyable place on a day with nice weather to enjoy deck seating!

We were looking for a place closer to home to try and remember the mention of this new restaurant…read more We decided to stop by and give it a shot. Very relaxed ambience with very delicious food. Maeve was very nice and recommended the right items for us not to mention that every request was perfectly delivered. Including the bathroom was very cute. I saw also a large room for events with a nice fireplace in the back. Thank you for this marvelous experience

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.

Great food and good service. Very good a ray of food. Clean! Reasonable prices. I would definitely…read morecome back to this place!

I stopped by Flock & Herd with my parents on a Friday night and we were seated promptly with quick…read moreand kind service! The restaurant wasn't too crowded, but there were still a fair number of people, which was nice. There were a few specials--chicken noodle soup, meatloaf, etc that seemed tempting as well. My mom wound up getting the chicken noodle soup, and she loved it! We split the pork burnt ends appetizer. If I had known how good the pork was, I would've maybe gotten the pork belly bahn mi. I know I'll have to get that next time! Because this appetizer stole the show. I absolutely will have to get it again next time. I got the fish and chips, which were stellar! They were heavy on the fish and a little lighter on the breading than I normally expect, which was nice. The fries and coleslaw were delicious too--I really loved the fries. My dad got the wings, which he picked when he saw they make their own dry rub. Really great stuff!! Heavy on the seasoning but delicious. I'll definitely 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

I had an incredible experience at Fuego Mexican Grill. The atmosphere was so lively and welcoming,…read moremaking it the perfect spot for a celebration. The food was definitely the highlight. I had the Seafood Chimichanga and it was cooked to perfection. It was nice and crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. We also ordered the Carne Asada Burrito and the Molcajete. Everything was so authentic and the portions were great. You can really tell they put a lot of effort into the presentation and the taste. The service was top notch and the staff made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. If you are looking for great Mexican food and a fun vibe in Cromwell, this is definitely the place to go. I will be back for sure!

I do enjoy stopping into this restaurant from time to time, but I do find it a bit pricey. You…read moretypically don't get rice and beans with your meal, which makes the overall cost feel even higher. The food itself is that sloppy, cheesy, gooey style of Mexican--fun and tasty, but not quite enough to justify an $18 margarita. I like it, just not at these prices.

We came here to celebrate a graduation during a very busy weekend with graduations and Mother's…read moreDay, so we completely understand that the restaurant was packed. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, attentive, and whenever something was forgotten, she immediately went to speak with the kitchen and tried to make it right. That being said, our table definitely seemed to fall into a bit of a communication dead zone. My chicken parm was forgotten, and while waiting for it the rest of my family's food got cold. They ended up sending their pasta back to be reheated, which also took a while. Our drinks were forgotten at one point as well, and our to go dessert sat waiting for a long time before anyone brought it over. The food itself was great and we still enjoyed celebrating together, but overall the experience would have been much smoother with better communication between the kitchen and staff. The perfume machine in the bathroom is a fun touch

Went with a party of 10, I made reservations and we were able to sit down on time. Service was…read morewonderful. Drinks stayed filled, and the waiter came by to make sure we didn't want any refills on any alcoholic beverages as they were being consumed. He recommended a few appetizers for the table. We got to try the chef special, garlic bread with ricotta, and calamari. All very good. As was the bread and oil that I think comes with every meal. After I heard the specials, I went with the short rib gnocchi, but the salmon with spaghetti squash was a close second. I wasn't disappointed in my dish. It was a really good size and I ended up taking half of it back with me, something tells me it's gonna be even better the next day as most Italian food is. My one regret is that I didn't order the lemon cheesecake to go. All of the desserts sounded amazing, especially the hazelnut tart, however, the lemon cheesecake is super cute and I heard from other people that have been to this restaurant before that it is delicious. Maybe next time!

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.

Great place. Family friendly, great date night place or just t go out for drinks with friends…read more Professionally run, 2nd in the chain. Food is always great. Quality ingredients. Consistency and prices are very good. I have not seen a huge price increase in past 15 years. Volume and return regulars must be the secret. The owners are great and after you meet the team that works at either location your like Family. Great menu and they even accommodate custom requests. I absolutely love and Salute the place One plus, the parking is good.

Visited for the first time - I honestly never knew it was here! - and enjoyed our meals, with a few…read moresurprises. No complimentary bread for the table? No pizza? No side salad or anything included with pasta dishes? Hmm. That said, it was all tasty. The chicken parmigiana was huge, and the homemade meatballs in the "Sunday Dinner" were big and flavorful. The chicken alla bella was good and I liked the cream sauce with spinach and mushrooms, but gave away most of my pancetta. I had enough left over for lunch the next day. For dessert we split the limoncello cake, which was moist and fluffy without being too sweet. Our server, Robin, provided excellent service with a smile.

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.

Stopped in with my husband for lunch. The building doesn't really look like a restaurant so we…read moreweren't sure how it would be. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent! My husband and I each had a different veal dish and the veal was extremely tender. While we were eating we overheard another diner say that they were owned by the same owners as Cafe Fiore in Cromwell. No wonder the food was so good! High praise for both restaurants.

Very nice family owned place with personable and knowledgeable staff. We had Gizem this evening and…read morewe throughly enjoyed making small talk with her; she was excellent. The menu isn't large but the selection is very comprehensive. The food is consistent and we've never had a bad meal here. My go-to is the Sole Francese but I have also had their delicious veal piccata and lamb chops (which was a special). The place is clean and quiet enough for conversation. Highly recommended!