I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

An underwhelming return to Aspen…read more After staying away from Aspen for a while due to a past decline in quality, we decided to give it another try on a Tuesday evening to take advantage of their 15% discount. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. The Food The meals were a bit disappointing, especially considering the standard menu pricing. My wife requested that her scallops not be undercooked. The server politely noted that overcooking them makes them tough, reassuring us they are always "cooked to perfection" here. However, when the plate arrived, they were quite undercooked and needed to go back to the kitchen. Even after being reheated, they unfortunately remained undercooked. My beef tenderloin tips meal was acceptable but fairly ordinary and didn't quite live up to a premium price. Both entrees featured puréed potatoes and what were listed as "asparagus tips". We had to chuckle when the plates arrived, as the asparagus servings were mostly the stalks and very sparse on the actual tips. The service itself was perfectly fine, though there was a minor hiccup at the end. When the check arrived, the 15% discount hadn't been applied. The server was apologetic, mentioning it was the first night of the promotion, and quickly corrected it for us. Overall Impression Even with the discount, the dinner felt fairly marginal for the cost. The overall atmosphere was a bit uninspiring, and given the disappointment with the food, we likely won't be rushing back anytime soon.

We went to the Inn last evening. We had not been there for quite a long time. We were very pleased…read moreto see the Inn decorated so well for Christmas. The food was excellent as my spouse had the halibut and because I was lucky for something different I had the risotto. Bothe more than ample for dinner. Our waitress was excellent and attentive but not overly so. A great meal

Always fantastic, service, food and most importantly, music at the Side Door…read more Absolutely amazing

Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Food is amazing, staff are so attentive and…read morefriendly. We had such a beautiful evening celebrating our wedding anniversary there. Brian the bartender and Kelly our waitress were top notch!

Food - ordinary - nothing special. Jambalaya was not what I expected. Fish sides were boring…read moreService - Good Ambiance - Good

Best wings in the area. Cold beer and nice people, both the employees and the other patrons. My…read moreonly criticism is they only take cash. I rarely carry much cash nowadays so that actually keeps me from going there more often.

I've gone in there, and I was insulted by the younger man that was in there bartender of sticking…read moreup for me. There was only two other guys in there that were laughing and then when I said something to him, I get kicked out and then when I got back to my apartment, there was a police car there I didn't realize it was for the people in my building building, which I should've realized because a couple older people always call the police and I said the police officer I can't believe that he called the police on me After he said something so terribly off color. I'm 79 years old. I was there by myself and then I get humiliated when I go back in there in front of the whole bar, I mean absolutely humiliated

The pub is a fast and reliable place for a quick meal. Very convenient to the Kate and has a few…read moreunusual item on the menu. Servers are helpful and the downstairs is much better than upstairs.

I don't recommend for adults - fine place for kids/family night out but adult diners should go to…read morethe Saybrook Inn to Fresh Salt and dine at the bar if no tables available.

haven't been in here in a while, dad wanted to be by the shore so made a reservation for Fathers…read moreDay. There was 7 in our party, seated quickly, drink orders taken. Server was absolutely amazing. I was slightly bummed when entrees came out as everyone's came but mine. It was another 10 minutes, some folks were halfway through dinner. The reason I still have this five stars is this.... The server before I even had a chance to say, hey where's my food, walked up, apologized, bought me a drink. My response was simple. I'm in the industry, it happens, thanks so much for the beverage. (I am in industry I run ops for 22 kitchens, love how your staff got in front of something before it became a thing)

We've been here several times when out this way for the outlets. We like to sit in the bar area,…read morewhich is more our vibe. The service is always great. I get the lobster roll every time. This past time, it didn't taste fresh. The lobster was a little chewy. It's been great every other time I've ordered it, so I will try again!

I returned to Chips after many years last night (used to live in Clinton in the late 90s &…read morefrequented it back then). The place looks exactly the same, but not in a dated way. It's still an excellent basic pub, with lots of choices on the menu. I had the Reuben which was really good. I chose to get the sweet potato fries as an upgrade. My teen boys had the bacon cheeseburger wrap & the Winston Churchill (London broil sandwich). Everyone was happy with their food. The only offputting thing is when you pay your check, the lowest tip option is 20%! (Our service was fine, but pretty much just average). We'll definitely return next time we're in the area.

We got chips pub to go and really enjoyed it! I ordered the fajitas. The steak was tender. The…read morepeppers and onions were caramelized beautifully. It's such a fun place just to hang out with friends as well and the staff is very friendly. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the Clinton area.

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

We had a lovely al fresco dinner on a Thursday night. We were driving through old saybrook on our…read moreway from DC to Cape Cod but decided to stop in based on yelp reviews. The ambiance is lovely, both inside and out. We were woefully underdressed- still in our road trip athletic gear, but the servers were friendly and accommodating. The "last wine bottle" section had some great deals- we scored a lovely verdicchio for only $28. Our salad was fresh, and the olive oil served with the warm bread was fruity and delicious. My husband loved his spicy Korean fried chicken, and my shrimp tacos were tasty. My only complaint was that my meal was lukewarm (and the fried onions were barely warm and not crispy)- clearly my entree sat under the heat lamp while my husband's was being cooked.