Overall it was a solid good place. Nothing crazy to rave about except the service. Very attentive…read moreand friendly staff. The food was okay, not terrible but nothing too amazing. The French onion soup was a little watery and you can tell they didn't put it in the oven to get the cheese crispy, it was just burned on the top with a torch like crème brûlée. The cheese burger Mac and cheese skillet had flavor and I would say was 7/10. I was feeling adventurous and got their lemon chicken with rice and broccoli. I know who orders this at a tavern burger place but it also wasn't that bad. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. I would definitely come back and try different things. The party next to us got tons of wings and those looked great. The venue was spacious and clean. I loved the vibe inside.

Went for lunch and unfortunately they were understaffed. Took a little while to get help, but all…read morethings considered they were as attentive as they could be. The food took a while to come out as well. It was decent, not the greatest cheese steak I've had but certainly good. Their other menu options looked good as well, lots of different options. For a "bar" I would say they are pretty good. The all wood interior is a cool vibe and I'm sure at night with a live band this place would be great.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. We arrived late, and sometimes when you get to…read morea restaurant near closing or later in the evening, the food can feel rushed or lack the usual attention to detail but that was definitely not the case here. The service was excellent from start to finish. We sat near the bar area on a Friday night, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The drinks were also well-made and enjoyable. My friends ordered the salmon dinner and the fried rice, and both dishes received rave reviews. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared. As the evening progressed, the ambiance shifted into more of a club-like scene around 9:30-10:00 PM, which added a fun energy to the night. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. I would definitely return and recommend it to others looking for a night out.

Went to The New Casona for dinner and arrived just as they were finishing paranda. The restaurant…read morehas three different rooms, and the décor is really nice, definitely a beautiful space. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food was pretty tasty, and the drinks looked great and tasted good as well. Overall, it was a nice night out.

Food: Stellar! I have eating macaroni and cheese from Connecticut, Cali, New York, Virginia, to…read morename a few, and Lilly's Mac and Cheese were absolutely amazing. And, along with that I enjoyed fried chicken and collar greens. The portions were satisfying. You will have leftovers. Service: Welcoming, kind, patient, accommodating. Everything they did was handle with care and pride. Ambiance: Colorful, yet warm, easy to see that cleanliness is certain their priority. Thank you Lilly's

We stopped here today on the way home from a retreat in Vermont and we were so blessed by the…read moreexperience. I ordered meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and macaroni and cheese with a side of stringed beans. My nephew ordered fried chicken, corn and collard greens. My husband ordered fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and a side of potato salad. We also ordered bbq ribs, potato salad and yams to go. The service was good and so were the staff. This was my first time visiting and I will certainly stop again if I'm ever in the Hartford area.

Came here before walking downtown to view the scarecrows…read more They have a dog friendly outdoor patio area so we had to bring our fur kid! We started with a cider on tap and a DOLCE DIAVOLO MARGARITA made with spicy tequila. We got a margarita flatbread topped with tomatoes, mortadella and pesto and a lamb gyro with a side of fries. Of course we couldn't forget our pooch!! Steak medallions and veggies Everything came out pretty quick and was very good!

Came here for some lunch with my wife and my dog. We sat outside on the patio. We started with…read moredrinks. We got the following. Down east cider draft for $10.00. DOLCE DIAVOLO MARGARITA 1800 Tequila | Jalapeño Tequila | Lime I Agave for $14.00 Then we moved onto lunch. I got the LEG OF LAMB GYRO (YEE-RO) for $24.00 Shaved Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb | Tomato | Dijon Mayo | Olive Salsa | Lettuce | Fresh Herbs | Tzatziki with Shoestring Fries. It was delicious. I know Lamb is hard to cook and this restaurant nailed it. It was juicy, tender and seasoned well. We also got the MARGARITA FLATBREAD $20 (GF) Fresh Roma Tomato I Buffalo Mozzarella Basil | Pesto | with House Marinara This restaurant even had a dog menu. I couldn't decide what to get my dog. I ended up picking out steak medallions and a side of carrots and celery for 15$ My pup loved it! Overall this restaurant was a great pick. Food was good. Staff was friendly and prices were reasonable.

My expectations aren't super high, but I think the "ska club," "night at the Roxbury" music playing…read more that didn't fit the vibe might have something to do w/ it. There were 6 other people at the bar, a couple in the corner & a table if 6 behind me. The manager came out to talk to the couple in the corner about their experience, which is not a great sign, but we'll see. He saw that I was writing a review & never went back in the kitchen after that, unless it was for a brief moment. He involved himself in pouring drinks & barely left my side. He made small talk & I learned that he had been open for 4 years. It was difficult for me to eat, take pictures of the food or write the review with his constant engaging presence. He was pleasant & made sure to pick up the bartenders slack. For instance, a coaster under the drinks, offering me a glass, or putting down a placemats under the food or supplying silverware, none of which she did. I ordered a Modelo, but when she grabbed it out of the cooler, i saw that it was Especial not Negra, so i asked do you have the dark? She said no & w/ out hesitation opened it, not giving me a chance to ask for something different. Not a big deal, but she seemed indifferent & with no affect. None of this is a deal breaker, just an observation. The food, that was a deal breaker. I ordered the (smoked BBQ sandwich) & opted for the brisket. It came with a side & I chose onion rings. They were pre-salted, almost too much, but they were good. No complaints there. The sandwich however was impossible to eat. The meat was very tough & stringy. It was impossible to tear, bite or cut. The roll was soft, untoasted & soggy, causing it to fall apart making a mess. I gave up, turning to fork & knife to cut what resembled a tangled bunch of hair in both in taste & texture. There was something on the meat, but it was more of a marinade than BBQ as we know it. The same goes for the cheese. I did not see any caramelized onions, but there were two jalapeños. The owner asked how the meal was & I said eh. He said only ok? so I elaborated. He said he would relay the information to the kitchen & I thanked him. After that he never came back into the dining area until after I had left. I do feel bad writing this review because he was so overly involved in my experience & he was a nice gentleman that I would like to succeed, but I do not think I would want to return there after my experience with that sandwich, especially for the price. The meal alone was bad enough. Maybe a change in staff would help, unless they were related. I felt bad writing this review because the owner made it a point to be overly engaging with me once he saw that i was writing a review, but the better way to handle things is to make sure that you guest's experience is top notch. I felt like he tried to keep me engaged, so i wouldnt be rough on him, but it is supposed to be about the customers experience, not my empathy for the friendly owner. I wish him the best of luck.

It wasn't wine that I had too much of It was a double shot…read moreof my baby's love" (The Swinging Medallions) We had a Double Shot of fun at Smoke last night when we enjoyed a Dumpling Making/Prosecco Tasting Experience followed by a terrific dinner. Shout out to Smoke's owner Rich who dreamed up the Dumpling/Prosecco Experience for a dozen regulars and social media followers. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Rich and a small split of Maschio Prosecco. After all the participants arrived, Rich's wife Claire and Claire's mom (the star of the show) walked us through the process of making homemade dumplings. Claire and her mom made the simple dough using just two ingredients -water and all-purpose flour. We watched our instructors mix the dough, stretch and roll into a thin rope, snap it off into small chunks, squish it into a disk, use a mini-rolling pin to flatten it out into a small circle, fill it from a pre-made bowl of Ground Beef and Cabbage, then fold and pinch it into shape. Then our dozen attendees tried their hand at replicating all of those steps. Our mother and daughter team's dumplings looked as though they came off a 3D printer- just perfect and uniform. Mine looked like rejected factory seconds. The mother didn't speak English, but I had a blast watching and copying her little tricks on folding in the corners and squeezing the wrappers together. Once the dumplings were folded and squeezed together, they went into a pot of water, and we all enjoyed them before dinner. Dinner was a real pleasure. I loved the vibe at Smoke. If you want to cool it hip and chic I won't argue. I loved all the paintings on the wall. There is a large painting of a ghostly looking, red-lipped female blowing out a puff of smoke. I told Rich what a cool painting it was, and he modestly said he had painted it. So not only is Rich a fun and engaging personality, and a talented painter, but the food at his restaurant is great. Our friend ordered a $15 Spicy Smoked Philly Cheesesteak with American Cheese, Peppers, Onions on a Grinder Roll with fries. I sampled a small slice, and it was terrific, and yeah -it was spicy. My wife ordered a $11 Shrimp and Roasted Corn Bisque served with pita chips, She loved it. I ordered a $10 Smoked Beef Brisket Chili served with tortilla chips. It was a big portion, full of flavorful chunks of beef, and packed just enough heat to make it perfect to my taste. Smoke offers a Sunday Brunch from 11-3 and a Happy Hour Mon-Sat 4pm-7pm. Their pricing is excellent, the vibe is super fun, the food is delicious, and the service from Rich and his staff is excellent. What a fun evening!

1. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Everything was fresh and beautifully…read moreprepared! 2. Such a cozy spot with amazing food and friendly staff. Had a great experience from start to finish!

Came here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed the elegant, beautifully decorated main dining…read moreroom. The food was delicious and well-seasoned, with standouts being the calamari, peach summer salad, and short ribs. Our server was also very professional. The only disappointment was being charged for the birthday desserts. While we had requested them in advance, we didn't get to choose and found them average. Given what we spent on dinner and cocktails, I would have appreciated if the dessert had been complimentary.

Love it! great music, lots of space, looks like a great…read moreplace for bands Service was friendly and fun. food filled me up SO fast...I need a bigger tank.

Went in today to have dinner w/family it was 5 of us. They tell me that there's a cover charge of…read more$15. Like what? I've been here countless times since it's opened. Mind you every time we go it's $180 or so not including tip. It's 2 adults and 3 teenagers. We always get their rocking nachos and sometimes fried calamari. Their food is good the majority of the time. There's been a few times there nacho's been stale but I noticed last time that the portion was way smaller. I noticed since it's 5 of us and I asked them about it and they admitted that they made the portion smaller due to whatever I don't even remember what their excuse was but whatever. My kids don't like any of their bbq menu or sauces they really don't like the smokiness or the taste. My son likes to order their steak frites which is $35. Usually there's 2 or 3 of us that have that. Lately though I've change my order to chicken alfredo which I really like. They're sauce is nice and thick and hot unlike some places I've been to. Anyways when we went there today HUNGRY and wanting to get some food they told me there's a cover charge of $15. I told them we were there to eat dinner and my bill was gonna be over $150 but they said it still applied. So I chose to leave and walked out. I could've paid the $15 but I was making a point. Why should I pay extra $15 cover charge when that $15 can go towards a waiter/waitress tip?It was annoying to know that we already there hungry and ready to sit down and eat and their charging an extra $15 like there was an event or something. There was nothing going on. Who knows, I feel maybe bcuz I'm Puerto Rican they wanted to charge me extra. For as long as I've gone there the owner never has acknowledged us as regular customers. I don't want to give them an extra $15. Everything is expensive everywhere we go. Gas, groceries, everything. I could've cooked at home but I decided to treat my family out to dinner and they ask me for a cover charge. I don't think so. So I walked out and went to Maggie McFly's and paid about $172 w/tip. So I'm writing this review to say that they weren't going to get an extra cent out of me. Another person probably would've just paid it but there's been plenty of times that customers just go there to line dance or play bingo an are just not ordering anything close to the amount of money I'm paying. They're probably getting a burger and a drink so for them to ask for a cover charge when there are 5 of us for dinner is ridiculous and greedy of them.. I don't think I will be going back for in person eating

I'd rate the Season Tap Room four and a half stars…read more We hung out in the tap room. The space is located in a hotel, so the amenities benefited by the grounds. There's a billiards table connected to the tap room. Corn hole just outside. Board games too. The tap room has a couple TVs and a smart TV located by the billiards table, so plenty of entertainment. Staff was attentive and accommodating. They kindly tuned into an event for me on one of the TVs even though many locals were interested in another event which was on the other TV. Solid selection of whiskeys and beers. There were about eight draft with a couple macros but a bigger focus on local craft beers. I had a strong English ale from Shed Brewery which was superb. My wife order a grilled cheese and they had it ready quickly. Judging by how sucky she ate it, I suspect it was quite good. I finished up the fries; they were solid. Restrooms are shared with the hotel. They're gendered and handicap accessible.

My family and I were staying at the hotel so decided to check out the restaurant for lunch. Eli was…read moreour server and he was so nice and courteous. His service was impeccable. I had a spicy margarita for the first time which was really good. The Cesar salad was DELICIOUS! That may have been my favorite dish lol. I also had the seasons burger which was so moist and juicy. We had a great view of the outdoors with our lunch so that was a plus. The only issue was there was a fly in my original margarita but they quickly replaced it. I also had the calamari chorizo and the bruschetta on different nights and they were so good. Good vibes overall