Excellent service, great food!…read more I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is delicious and freshly prepared, the service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and everything we ordered was excellent. It's a wonderful place to enjoy a meal with family or friends, and I'll definitely be coming back!

My boyfriend and I stumbled onto this restaurant after a multi-hour car ride in which we were both…read morefamished. Since it was a Sunday night, there were a limited number of places open and Speedy Tacos was beckoning to us like a beacon in a storm. We ordered enchiladas and fajitas. Both dishes were served piping hot with fresh ingredients; the enchiladas carnitas were crisp, not soggy or greasy, and included a generous amount of steak with a cheese topping that didn't overwhelm. The orange sauce given to us and plucked from a refrigerated case added just the right amount of heat and kick for my tender taste buds. Despite the late hour and our guilt at ordering so near to closing time, the owners made us feel welcomed and insisted that we take as much time as needed to enjoy our food. Such a wonderful experience!

This little place is somewhat of a "drive-by". My husband has been here many years ago, and we…read morewere in the area, so stopped in for lunch. WOW.. what it may lack in ambience, it makes up for in food presentation, taste, smells. I ordered a carnitas burrito. It was fresh, flavorsome, and fantastic portion. Best mexican/latin food statewide. It gets an "A" for Authenticity.

I give up on yelpers in this part of the state...no way this place is 4 stars. NOT even close…read more This place is a one man show the host, chef I would say cleaner but this place is anything but clean. I'm surprised the state has visited them. No staff so tables remain dirty. We were the only people in the restaurant. Now to the food....The which was ok not bad but not four stars at best two stars It's edible. Yelp should remove the four star reviews as they are extremely misleading.

"The Love Shack is a little old place where We can get…read moretogether Love Shack, baby" (B-52s) We caught up with the Taco Shack food truck on a visit to East Granby's Almost Famous brewery today. Their 3 for $13 taco selection included shredded chicken, fried chicken, beef, shrimp and sweet potato - all served with a respective variety of garnishes including cabbage, pickled onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cabbage and Sriracha or cilantro sauces. They also sell a $14 rice bowl and a few sides - churros, popcorn chicken, fried onion petals, and chips with salsa. We ordered a shredded chicken, beef and shrimp taco. First of all, they weren't skimpy portions- they were pretty decent for the price. I saw in a prior review that someone was unhappy about the two shrimp they received in their taco.  All I can say is that my shrimp taco most definitely had more than two shrimp in it. Service was super fast and pleasant and I would most definitely buy from them again.

Stopped in yesterday for lunch. Ordered the 3 tacos for $10 -- beef, pork, & chicken, one of each…read more They were tasty, but I agree with Lisa R's review -- portion size was on the lighter side. As a large individual, I left hungry. Friendly service & very quick also. Still, a better alternative than Fast Food, IMO.

My first time here my In Laws is there every other day, I have a food allergy to Spicy food so I…read morehad to be extremely careful. Sara the waitress a huge shout out to her she was absolutely amazing. So with the help of Sara and in laws I found something that I can order that won't send me to the emergency room, it was a quesadilla steak with cheese and on the side was cheese rice. So I never had a quesadilla before so I don't know how to compare it to anyone else but all I can say is delicious, the cheese rice I couldn't put the fork down it was so yummy. I took a picture of everyone else's plate but I forgot the names but when asked they said it was good, the really long plate one though was a little spicy according to my in law. The Outside was a cute Yellow building walking in was also yellow, it was pretty cute for a little place. Only because of my food allergy I really won't be back,but please try the place out.

Food was good, but every single time I have been there I have felt sick after. I even threw up…read moreonce. I do have stomach problems, but this is really the only restaurant that doesn't sit well with me after eating. The bar area was nice, and it was really convenient that we could eat out after the big snow. Overall, I am not going to this restaurant again to avoid future stomach issues. But if you don't have stomach problems then I would recommend this restaurant for you.

Nice people own and manage the place. They have tasty food and different events throughout the week.read more

Fabulous and Fantastic! What a great addition to downtown Torrington. The food was excellent and…read morethe service and staff were so enjoyable and just all around good vibes. I can't wait to go back and sit at one of the tables where they have games while you wait or sit in the window spots and people watch. There are 8 TV's, music, dartboards and an on-site ATM.

Off the charts. The specials. The homecooked food. The only way I want to dine - hit this every…read moretime I visit Torrington. It's the best! I like that they make helpful suggestions and tell you about what they do best. I like everything here.

Always great food and friendly service - tremendous value too. Had the roast pork with beans and…read morerice - fantastic.

Honestly, I didn't know this place existed until just a few hours ago. Typically, Harwinton is too…read morefar out of my way to go to because I tend not to go north of where I live unless I take a bus towards Hartford or I am going to Watertown. However, my mom had taken me to a renaissance fair in the area and as we left this was the first barbecue option I could find on Yelp. It helped that it was less than 10 minutes from the Ren, so it was a very quick drive. We opted for outdoor seating just because it was visible from where we parked in its plaza. I do like the Thomas Edison theme this restaurant has going on. The decor and the pictures help drive that theme home here which is a nice touch. I did overhear that this restaurant tends to pull people from Bristol and Thomaston which I can understand. They're both fairly close to Harwinton, especially Thomaston who borders this town to the south. The service here is on top of things as well. We had Chrissy who was very friendly, and always willing to answers we had about what we had (I did ask a few questions about the food brought out). While only one other outdoor table was in use upon arrival, about half of them were being served by the end of the meal. So let's start off with the drinks. Mom had the Mango Loco while I had the Campfire Old Fashioned. You also get refills of iced water from a glass jug. I did get to try mom's drink. At its best, it has a very fruity, sweet, refreshing flavor. However, as that drink went on, mom commented that the finish exposed how uneven the Mango Loco was. I took another sip of it at that and it confirmed her thoughts. That sweet mango taste was largely missing in its finish. A good stir after serving would probably help things along, but the taste should always be even if possible. As for my drink, this is where my first question was asked: what bourbon did they use? Turns out, it's made locally in Litchfield. It uses Litchfield Distillery Double Barrel, a 90-proof bourbon. A lot was definitely put on because I noticed a very strong flavor with this one even though I've cooked with much stronger bourbons. It wasn't subtle at all, but the overall drink was still a good drink. The toasted marshmallow was toasted to perfection. For the appetizer, 6-piece grilled chicken wings with their Blackberry BBQ Sauce. The sauce was very tangy, but like the bourbon it was not subtle. Mom did say the chicken was overcooked, but I didn't think so. It was able to come off the bone okay enough. These were good wings, but I think having the blue cheese dip was the star of the dish. The blue cheese dip went along with these wings perfectly, and they even included some celery here as well. For the entrees, mom had the fish and chips while I had the brisket with sides of coleslaw and Mac and cheese. I actually got to try everything here except for the tartar sauce. While mom like her fish, I'm glad she was the one that got it and not me. It was greasy on the bottom, and the bite I tried had some of the breading I couldn't chew from the rest. Like, does breading have bones or something? That's what it felt like from the bite I took. But it was still a juicy fish and the breading had a light crisp to it. Likewise, the fries were also a light crisp upon arrival. Were they the best fries I had ever had from a restaurant? No! But they were competent. Onto my brisket, it had some more of that BBQ sauce from earlier, but this time it complimented the food a fair bit better than it did with the chicken. The brisket was honestly the best food item of this bunch here. It was very tender, and soft. They did a great job with the presentation here I must say. It was as if they were truly locking in when making the brisket. Cole slaw was good, but could use a bit more mayo. The Mac and cheese was also good, the shells professionally cooked, and the cheese was good. If there was one criticism for the Mac and cheese, the cheese pull could be improved. When I went to another restaurant with a friend of mine a few months back, I was able to see an epic cheese pull from their bite. There wasn't much of a cheese pull here. Still the Mac and cheese was a great side dish and I'm glad I went with what I did. Overall, I would say that after averaging the food, the ambiance, and the service, I think a 4 is the appropriate rating for this restaurant. The food had some moments of greatness and was overall a good meal, but I did find with almost everything we were served that there are some improvements that could be made. The service and theming make up for those shortcomings. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other things though. It's a good place all-in-all.

This small town grill is perfect for a coffee flight, dinner or cocktails. The dining area is cozy…read morewith about 8 seats at the bar. We stopped by before our annual Christmas Lights drive for dinner and a holiday cocktail. Katie, our bartender made me a fantastic gin spritz. We started with the giant pretzel which was fantastic! I had the cauliflower risotto which was actually quite lovely.

My second review of Sawyer's after now trying the food. Very good, plump, crispy & piping hot…read morechicken wings available in a half dozen flavors. Excellent, properly prepared Mushroom Risotto - highly recommended. Owner Julian cooks on Mondays & Wednesdays. He visited my booth twice to inquire about both the wings appetizer and the Mushroom Risotto entree. Service is friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is laidback with a diverse but pleasant crowd. Definitely worth the trip if you're a Risotto fan but be sure to go on a Monday or Wednesday evening.

Sawyers has stayed on a side street of Torrington for years, so they're doing something right to…read moresurvive. They do have a parking lot on the side, and tables/chairs for the warm weather. We were greeted by two lion statues. The interior seating are high tops and booths. There are single restrooms, with the toilet very close to your nose. You should stand straight up. The garlic parm chicken tenders were delicious, and the breading stayed strong even after being coated. The burger was definitely warm and juicy, it went with the overall bar.

One thing I'll say sure for Cajun Boil is they have the best karaoke. What fun!…read more The food at Cajun Boil used to be awful (people used to tell me that all the time, and I experienced it as well, having had several "blecch" meals there over the years before I just quit eating there) but it has improved somewhat. The customer service is inconsistent, depending on who is working. Bailey, Vanna, and Daniella are great! Others are rude and will ignore/disrespect customers. Take it with a grain. ("'Young and dumb' is a hard state to overcome.") Go for the karaoke on Thursday nights with Kellioke or on Sunday afternoons with Chuck Dreger and Patty. You'll definitely enjoy the karaoke, wherher you like to sing or just be audience! Just don't expect a stellar experience all around. The karaoke is definitely quality; the rest is hit or miss.‍‍

My son wanted a seafood boil so we made our way here. We had a good experience. Called for a table…read morefor three at 5:30'on a Saturday. They have lots of entertainment- which looked fun if we lived closer. A queen boil with crawfish added (we would skip these in the future), loaded tots, and a bacon cheeseburger basket cost $125- with sodas. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was nostalgic. The band setting up as we left looked fun. It was like a little hidden gem in a strip mall. Not a place for top dining experience- but a fun place to eat and hang out.

Great people, always very clean and efficient. They also make good conversation while preparing…read moreyour food if its slow enough. I love the staff and folks up at Chipotle. 10/10

I have the cilantro gene. The rice has cilantro. I suspect there may have been cilantro touching…read morethe steak. If you have the cilantro gene, you too may be unable to judge the food because it tastes like soap. The chips were good, as was the queso Blanco once I dipped the chip around the peppers and onions. The store itself is small, with three rows of seating somewhat close together and fixed. There's also a table against the wall opposite the kitchen with a soda machine between them. You don't HAVE to get a bottle. It is clean, but sometimes things may get pushed back, like getting the ice out of the soft drink machine.