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Texas Roadhouse

3.5 (338 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Casual
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Anjelica S.

Every time I come here, it's nothing but a great experience. The vibe is always on point lively, fun, and welcoming. The food never misses, everything comes out hot, fresh, and cooked exactly right. You can tell they really care about consistency because they never mess up. From the service to the atmosphere to the quality of the food, it's always a 10/10. Definitely one of those places you can count on every single time.

23 ounce bone in rib eye with sautéed onions and sweet potato with cinnamon sugar butter.
Bob M.

Went here for dinner at the start of their day. Told we'd have to wait for a table till the waitress had clocked in. This was 20 minutes after they.had opened. Had to wait another 10 minutes till she came back from wherever she went. Totally unnecessary to have patrons wait because a server couldn't get organized to be on time. We finally got seated with a different server who was very pleasant and helpful. And, of course, the basket of biscuits came with us as we were seated. Ordered a couple hurricane margaritas and diet cokes. Both arrived pretty quickly. We placed our orders, filet with baked potato and prime rib with steak fries and more biscuits of course. We both picked the Caesar salad as our second side. And to their credit they produce one of the best 'mass' produced Caesar salads around. Croutons on top rather than mixed in with the salad would be better so that they don't get soggy. Not a long wait before our entrees arrived. Filet was cooked as requested and was very tender and well seasoned. Baked potato was a good size and with plenty of butter. Prime rib was more on the rare side than medium rare but that worked without a problem. Only issue with it was that there very little seasoning. The outside was nice and dark and I expected to taste plenty of spices but they weren't there. The prime was tender and juicy and there was a small container of au jus to make it even moister. The steak fries were okay but they ended up getting soggy because of the juices from the prime rib. Overall the meal was good. We were seated at a bench seat on one side and chairs on the other side. Seating was comfortable. The major downside was the music was too loud making it difficult to have a conversation. We did request that the music be turned down which they did too but someone decided it wasn't loud enough and turned it back up only to have the manager go back and turn it down again. Granted this is supposed to be a roadhouse but you should still be able to have a conversation.

Bone in Ribeye
Sherry T.

We had a great dinner today at Texas Roadhouse, in Manchester, CT! Our server, Nicki, was awesome--very attentive and friendly. She checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed and were happy with our meals. We never had to ask for refills; she noticed from across the room and brought fresh drinks right over. My T-bone steak was cooked perfectly to my liking. There was even enough for leftovers. Excellent food and excellent service! If I had to make any complaint or suggestion, it would be that the restaurant is always cold. You definitely want to bring a sweater or jacket, otherwise it can get uncomfortable--and the food cools off quicker because of it.

Ranger Meal - Andy's Steak* w Steak Fries
Joanne S.

Texas Roadhouse is a restaurant chain and has some really great steaks and you can't beat the prices. The Ranger Kids 6oz sirloin comes with 1 sides. I usually get the house salad special to order which is romaine lettuce, diced boiled egg, cheddar cheese. This salad go's great with the honey mustard dressing. The sirloin steak choice on the menu is nice and tender. They cut and dry age the steaks in house. Love the fresh warm rolls with cinnamon butter so yummy and addicting.

steak tips with loaded mac n cheese
Sally P.

Tonight was one of the best nights here. Easy waitlist check in, our waitress Stephanie was soo amazing!! Friendly polite quick service and very attentive to us! we were not ready to order and she was patient to wait for us. I recommend using the waitlist on the app so that you're not coming to the restaurant and waiting over 60 minutes while people are staring at you bypassing them. our side dishes came out pretty quick, Stephanie came back with two baskets of bread she also came back with a brand new ketchup after we told her that it was empty. Great and easy service!

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Joe P.

Ambience is very Texan steakhouse. 3.5 stars for a chain restaurant. Service was very good. Fast and sufficient. Drinks remained full. Chili is very good. Comes with cheese and onions. Steak kebabs have an interesting vinegar marinade that I personally did not like. Chicken critters were fried well. Crispy outside. Can't forget their rolls made in house with cinnamon honey butter that are endless.

8 oz sirloin and sweet potato.
Loryl S.

I love coming to Texas Roadhouse especially the one in Manchester The service is wonderful The bread is always always warm and fresh. The filet medallions is my favorite thing to order I usually get two side salads instead of a second side and it still comes with rice. You can get peppercorn dressing or the mushroom one and I really love the mushroom one the most. Those inside outside seating and bar seating. The restrooms have a touchless opening which I found super convenient since they did not have paper towels and only hand blow dryers which I will not use. You can pay right on the kiosk so you don't have to wait for a check. I will continue to go here.

Bone-in rib eye.
Ma S.

My wife & I have been to this place for many years, lunch & a movie is our fav. weekend activity. Our go to place to eat, it pretty much never disappoints. Wife always orders the double pork chop, she loves it & takes some home make two meals out of it. My favorites are beef tips, fajitas & bone-in ribeye. The bone-in ribeye is incredible, so flavorful, a must try. It's a bit pricy for lunch but it's huge, definitely can make two meals out if it two. Be there 11:30 sharp if going on the weekend, otherwise may run into a line.

What do you what to drink and don't forget to add that kicker,
Tricia T.

We visited on a Friday night and joined the waitlist before leaving home. After we got to the parking lot, I advised them that I was there and the next message was to stay in the car until a table was ready. After 1 minute another text was received for us to make our way to the reception area. At the reception area, we were greeted politely and were taken to our seats where we were offered the best hot homemade bread and cinnamon butter. It was so good I had to get seconds to take home. The drinks menu is very enticing. I had the Jamaican cowboy as I am Jamaican of course and my spouse had the mango margarita. We were so full from having bread that we did not order an appetizer. All items on the menu were reasonably priced and there were a wide variety of options. Food ranged from hand-cut steak, fall of the bone ribs, chicken specialties, country dinners, dockside favorites, legendary sides, and the option to add a sidekick to any meal. My usual at these types of restaurants are ribs and fried shrimp but they did not have fried shrimp on the menu so that was a bummer. I ordered half rack of ribs with sweet potato, a sidekick of shrimp, and a house salad and my husband ordered half a rack of ribs with caesar salad and corn. All ribs, steaks, and combinations of dishes come with 2 sides. The salads came out first and after about 2 bites I was full. Our waiter also checked on us every 5 minutes which was nice. When we got our food I had given up eating for the night as I was stuffed but I still had to try it as it looked so delicious. Our ribs fell off the bone completely in our first bite. Before this night I did not eat a sweet potato but that sweet potato was so so good. I can now officially say that I eat sweet potatoes lol. My husband did not enjoy his corn as he thought it was corn on the cob but when it came out it was buttered corn in a bowl. The shrimp was also very salty. They had the option of paying online by scanning a bar code but we tried and it took forever to process so went the old school way and gave the waiter our card. It was overall a great experience and I would recommend I will be going back even if it's just to get freshly baked bread and butter.

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3.0(157 reviews)
2.8 mi
•$$

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

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Bear's Smokehouse Express

3.4(123 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Hungry Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Table - Before cooking

Hungry Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

4.0(90 reviews)
0.6 mi
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We celebrated our 31st anniversary here and had such a great experience! The ambiance was just…read moreright. We went outside of peak hours so it was quiet. The service here is quick and the staff is attentive. The food is fresh and plentiful. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault because this is an all-you-can-eat restaurant. Ordering is easy. The waiter gave us an iPad and walked us through the menu and ordering process since it was our first time dining here. Once we placed our order, the meats were brought to the table within minutes! We ordered beef & chicken bulgogi, pork belly, and shrimp throughout our time there. It's fun to cook it over the tabletop grill. We did not opt for the hotpot. There is a buffet-style area with salad, sauces and lots of bonchon. Hubby spent a year in Korea and said the kimchi here tastes like he remembered it tasting in Korea. They serve mild kimchi so don't be afraid to try it. I love their daikon radish and spicy cucumbers, especially when eating with beef bulgogi. The kimchi hits right with bulgogi as well. We had so much fun here! Highly recommend!

I usually love hot pot, I cannot have it all the time, or I will get sick of it. I came here…read morebecause it's cold outside and this time around it was "alright." It's all you can eat so don't expect 5 star service all the time. If you don't know the workers, they don't care about you. I notice that. Crab legs you have to order with the iPad now and crawfish is still unlimited and good. However I never know which beef slice I'm getting. Even if I order ribeye the second order doesn't look the same or taste the same. They mix ribeye and brisket all the time and I hate that. I use to rave about this place but only come when you crave it. Service has gone downhill

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Kbbq! multiple meats and veggies to grill, plus personal sauces and rice

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Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester

3.8(199 reviews)
0.6 mi
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I've been here once before for a baby shower, and the space is big enough to hold multiple private…read moreevents along with the bar space This time I was invited to an event. There's the main floor in an upstairs secluded private area with a bar, various seating areas in a flat screen TV. There is also a photo booth in various couches and comfortable seating areas. For the hot weather, there's an outdoor seating area as well. Variety of options on draft to choose from

We came here for a special Salsa event in the private event space upstairs- we ended up staying for…read morefood and drinks! We had such a great time. Everything was fantastic. At the bar, he ordered the Elicit Brewing Total Juicebag (IPA New England/Hazy 6.5% ABV) and I ordered the Elicit Botched Facelift Strawberry Lemonade (Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse / 5.2% ABV). I don't usually like beer but I genuinely enjoyed this one- I ordered 3! Downstairs, I ordered the seasonal October espresso martini flight- which comes with a classic espresso martini, pumpkin espresso martini and a s'mores espresso martini. They were all so delicious- I especially enjoyed the s'mores and surprisingly, the pumpkin! Espresso martinis are my favorite and they did a great job. The bartender (Erin) was very hospitable and welcoming. The drinks she made were perfect. For food, we ordered the fried pickles ($12, breaded in-house) and they were some of the best I have ever had. I got the My Boy Bleu smash burger and it was soooo good. Perfection. It comes with 2 smash burgers, Gorgonzola, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli ($18) + sweet potato fries +$1.50 upgrade from regular fries- described to be similar to hot, fresh McDonald's fries). I would come back 1,000 times to try everything. Their menu looks so good! They do a bunch of music trivia, themed trivia and other events here. Definitely seems like a very fun time. I can't wait to come back with some friends! Thank you for having us!

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The Main Course - Turkey sandwich, sweet potato waffle fries, salmon burger

The Main Course

3.9(46 reviews)
2.5 mi

Good burger, nice enough front end, slow service…read more I've been meaning to give this place a try. Mainly because it's close by and I've been intrigued by it. Always would swing by around the time it would be closed, so today I made a special trek to give this place a try. The place was quiet, a few people dining in. Took about a good 5 minutes to be seated, a single waitress manning the entire front of house. I didn't look at the menu beforehand, so I didn't know what to expect. As it turns out, it's a burger joint. Well, more accurately a bar with bar bites that just so happen to be burgers and wraps. I opted to go for their burger flight, but was informed they were out of chicken. so I swapped out the chicken for another burger patty. Also got some sweet potato waffle fries, because why not? Food took about 20 minutes to get, which is a long time to wait for appetizers. but the food came out eventually and I got my pictures and dug in. The negatives first - The waffle fries were cold on delivery. They were made in advance and lost all their heat by the time the burgers finished up. Flavor-wise, not bad. the honey mustard dipping sauce was appreciated. Need a little bit more spicy zip though, was a tad too sweet. I wasn't a fan of the cheese choice, was a little too waxy for my taste, could've not been warmed up enough, hard to tell. also the bottoms of the buns were lightly toasted but the tops were not and they were also cold to the touch. However, the rest of the meal was actually very good. The burgers were seasoned and hand ground beef. they had a lot of maple bacon pieces on them and the pretzel bun was soft and spongy with a little crisp on the inside. the pulled pork slider was pretty good as well. the combo of tender, sauce drenched pork with cool, creamy, and sweet slaw lead to a very solid bite. And that to me is the crux of the matter. They do good food but they cut corners. some corners are fine to cut, and they know how to prioritize what matters most in a dish. The slow service was a bummer, and if they executed just a little better then this would be a nice place to go to watch a game and get some bites. There were other gripes as well. Their happy hour menu doesn't match their main menu, and you can order those items even if it isn't happy hour at a more expensive price. Nowhere is that mentioned, and some of those items would be awesome to have normally. I mean, fresh cut and fried chips with buffalo chicken dip? Yes please! They do fresh chips, they can easily put together a nacho platter. They offer chicken tacos, but they could offer beef tacos. The burger flight should have fries, with the option to upgrade them to other sides or flavors. Fries are cheap, and I don't know many people that would turn down a well done disco fry if given the option. Granted, there's not many real "casual bar" areas in that stretch of town. But there is a brewery across the way, and I suspect that they are actually owned by the same cooks. so it's effectively competing against yourself, and that's not a great idea. For those looking for solid bar bites, this place will do well enough. They can be a tad slow, but the food is pretty good. It's a small casual bar to relax at, and the food's pretty decent

This place is a great one to go to. Food is very delicious, they made it with love and care, the…read morelady who served us was super nice, and the atmosphere was very calming. Plus, the 80s music on the speakers was a nice touch. What would make this review 5 stars is if more people tried it.

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Carl's BBQ & Jerk - Outside

Carl's BBQ & Jerk

4.5(137 reviews)
5.0 mi•East Hartford
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I love this place. Anytime we stop by Cabelas we make a stop here. It's less than a 4 minute drive…read morefrom Cabelas. Service is a bit slower than some other West Indian places I've been to where they have all of the food cooked already and they just scoop it in as you order. My order took about 10-15 minutes with 1 person who has ordered ahead of me. He had about 3 orders. I suspect there is some fresh cooking done but I didn't watch too closely, as more customers were filling in. It's really a tiny hole in the wall with only 3 or 4 pizzeria style booths to sit in. There's about 3-4 parking spots and it's on a busy road. There's an ATM machine inside and 2 drink refrigerators. Behind the plexiglass partition, you can find the dessert du jour (today was 2 layer carrot cake Andy's chocolate cake) and the menu board. There aren't any prices on the menu any more. Probably having to constantly increase the price due to inflation. I can tell you that the large curry goat dinner was $16 and the large jerk chicken dinner was $15. Veggie Tarry juice drinks were $5 each. The glass bottle sodas were $2.50 and the Jamaican Beef Patties were $2.50. The two dinners came with rice and beans with tons of sauce on top, 2 pieces of fried sweet plantain, and a scoop of shredded veggies. Mostly cabbage in there. The food was enough for 5 meals. They really jam in the food in there. You can't fit anything else. The Jamaican Beef Patties looked too perfect to be homemade. They look exactly like the ones you get frozen from Tower Isle or Golden Krust. So at first I was disappointed that I was (possibly) getting a mass produced Beef patty. But I ate them for breakfast and OMG. Do not skip out on these! They quickly became my absolute favorite Beef patties ever. The filling wasn't as loose and greasy as the store bought ones. And not as much breadcrumb filler. The crust was heavenly perfect. The flakiness and the tender bite was scrumptious. Looking at the Yelp photos I see some all white meat chicken options and ribs!! What?! What to do?!?? Also if you're a Trini looking for hot pepper sauce- nothing to see here. All they have are hot sauce packets. The sauce inside is nothing hotter than Tabasco. And similar consistency. Please God, Bless Carl and his family and kitchen staff. I wish this place was closer to me. Best $50 spent on a meal in a long time!!

I ordered jerk wings carrot cake corn bread and Mac I got nothing close to my order. The food was…read moredisgusting

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Ganymead - Ben Phillips owner/chef - picture credit Sean Fowler the courant

Ganymead

4.9(19 reviews)
1.5 mi

Nice chill spot, especially since there isn't much in this area for night entertainment. One pool…read moretable, 1.50 a game. Late night Happy Hour starts at 10p. Full menu with large, flavorful portions available til 2am. Some nights they have events & also a nice space to hold personal events.

Very well done basic food with lots of heart. A big space to fill, but doesn't quite pull it off…read morejust yet. I have known for a while that this place decided to take the shoes of the former shady glenn, with decent reviews and a desire to try out new things, I made the trek to this location to give it a try. It's not much of a looker. The area around it is worn down, parking spots are barely lined and the lights in the parking lot are in various states of function. There's some signs indicating that they are open, but the immediate curb appeal is a little limited. The inside is pretty nice. They did a good job in making the space feel more open and inviting compared to the cramped space that shady glenn had. The single chef in his reds was hastily plugging away at his dishes, cooking feverously while also trying to man the front of the shop. Eventually he was able to go to our table and drop off a menu along with a basked of freshly buttered popcorn to munch on. A welcome treat, which was good but a little messy. the popcorn was popped plain and seasoned afterwards, which makes for a slightly soggier bite. Eventually his backup staff came in, a single lady who was suppose to be holding down the drinks and front of house. She comes over and we order. I opt for the pork cutlet and mac n cheese, while the girlfriend opted for the pasta with meat sauce. We then proceed to watch the chef rapidly go from back to front, getting everything prepped and cooked up while we watched. The chef really needs a very close-by fridge or cooler. the amount of running back and forth was tiring to watch. I am very glad that he was working hard for his guests, but there are easier ways. It also took our food a good 30 minutes to come up because we literally watched him make it. By the time he's done, we get two pretty decent sized plates of food. The pasta was good, the meat sauce was very tasty. the beef and pork were very tender and the sauce was not overpowering but ever present. The mac and cheese was a little gritty, I suspect the sauce was starting to separate by the time things got served up. The pork cutlet was fresh and fried well. it needed a little more seasoning and it needed to be a little better trimmed. but it was a good cut. The carrot and cranberry slaw was fresh, sweet, and tart. It was way too big of a portion though. a quarter of that would've been more acceptable. The price was incredibly affordable, the two plates coming out to about 24 bucks. I felt a little bad to get such good quality for so cheap. I give this place a 4 because although the price is great, the service is good, and the quality is good, it's not much of a looker, it took a while for food to actually come out, and there was some execution errors. What I would like to see happen here is that the chef features a few different dishes each night, but that's all he serves. No extensive menu, just a few basic options that one can select. As dishes gain in popularity, he can feature those dishes and build out his menu that way. Also by keeping his menu very light, it will help keep the food costs down since he won't have a lot of overhead. It will also build that reoccurring business by encouraging repeat business to try the "new thing". That combined with a strong social media presence and a constant stream of "Now serving" posts, they would be able to make themselves a strong dining option for the area. For now, they are worth a try if you're in the area. The food's good, the staff is nice, and the ambiance is not bad inside. It's sparse, but in time I would imagine this place will shine bright

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