Thai Riverside

Sandwiches & salads were delicious. The staff was amazing…read more Friendly & helpful Love the inside. A good feel place

Good food at a great price! My husband had a stuffed pepper with side sala, my sil had shepherd's…read morepie with side salad and I had a tasty corned beef reuben. Will come again!

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Deep Dish Pepperoni and Spinach Pizza

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The Village Bistro

4.6(98 reviews)

0.1 mi

From the moment we were seated in a cozy spot, everything about Village Bistro felt thoughtful and…read moregenuine. Every detail--from our drinks and cheese board to the sourdough, steak frites, rigatoni alla vodka, chocolate pot de crème and cheesecake--was wonderful. Ending the meal with French press coffee was the perfectly wrapped bow on an already lovely evening. What made it truly special, though, was the service. We never mentioned that it was our anniversary, yet Sage treated us with such warmth, graciousness and care that you would have thought she knew. Nothing felt forced or overly formal--just genuine hospitality at its best. A beautiful meal, delightful dining experience, and such a lovely way to spend our anniversary. We'll absolutely be back.

Chester is an adorable town with many great spots to eat and drink at. I recently tried the village…read morebistro and will definitly be back. The service was wonderful, the food was tasty and the ambience was lovely. The bathroom in particular was adorable and I wanted to steal the wallpaper. I specifically went here for the French onion soup and it did not disappoint. I had a burger which was good and the fries were delicious. I only wish I had tried dessert.

Almost stole this table and chair set

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Simon's Marketplace

4.2(111 reviews)

Excellent food and service. Great location in Chester. A great breakfast place , good selection.read more

The staff was friendly- I ordered met loaf and it came with salad and French bread $14. It was very…read moretasty . I went back to the counter and ordered a cookie and magic cookie bar. They were horrible. The cookie was not baked all the way through and was like silly putty. The cookie bar tasted like sand on the bottom. It was the most horrible bakery item I've ever eaten. I will never go back.

Inside entrance with lots of goodies to browse

Sandwich

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Coffee Counter

Brushmill by the Waterfall

3.3(226 reviews)

1.0 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Locally owned & operated

Had a fantastic dinner here last night!!! Food was wonderful! So charming inside! Looking forward…read moreto going back!

Excellent stop after enjoying Gillette castle nearby…read more We ate a high top in the bar area. Enjoyed cocktails and complimentary appy of bread and hummus before our early dinner. Food was great and service was attentive and excellent.

Upstairs in the restaurant

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Delicious coffee martini

Rusty Rail Tavern

4.1(54 reviews)

2.7 mi

Atmosphere is great, very relaxing and low key. Food was awesome! Will definitely return!read more

We went to this establishment, as a party of 9, for the 1st time. I ordered a drink when we were…read moreasked for our food orders. A half hour into the meal (one hour after the drink was ordered) still hadn't received my drink. I asked the server why I didn't receive my drink. The server replied that she didn't "feel comfortable" giving it to me. I had one drink which I got at their bar!! Plus the server didn't bother to ask if I was driving (we had 4 drivers!). The owner came to the table to discuss the situation. He stood by his server and asked how my meal was; it was almost inedible. I wasn't even going to say anything until this situation came upon us. He told us not to come back again - which was uncalled for. We definitely won't be back. I felt very disrespected. An unpleasant experience.

Loft seating

Memphis Dog with fries

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Grano Arso

4.4(244 reviews)

•$$$

One of the best meals I've ever eaten in my entire life! If I could give 10 stars I would! The…read moreservice was a 10, the ambiance a 10, the food a 10. This place is an absolute must try!

We had such a nice evening at Grano Arso. The space is absolutely stunning, both rooms, the main…read moreroom and the side dining room. The bar room is so magical. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. They start off with the bread service, a nice brown bread with homemade butter. Nothing is better than real butter. We had a stuffed agnolotti pasta. It was so good. The bolognese was solid as well. The roasted carrots were awesome with the green crema. Definitely skip the scallops it was like swallowing a spoonful of salt. Lastly the grilled chicken with pasta underneath was moist but not memorable. the dessert was the star!!!! the chocolate Nutella cake with ice cream YUM. Since the menu is rotating, i would definitely return to try some new things.

Allá vodka and cavatelli

Misticanza: lettuces, shaved fennel, carmalized lemon vinaigrette, aged cheddar

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Mussels

El Bracero

4.4(22 reviews)

1.4 mi

I ordered a burrito around 7 pm one night here. It's a very small little taqueria in Deep River. It…read moreis decorated with colorful Mexican decor which adds to the charm. It's a take out place though - you can eat at a 3 person small counter by the window. There are no public bathrooms though. I ordered a pulled pork/carnitas burrito which was fine but not excellent. I am picky about meat & I felt the pulled pork had a strong flavor which I am not a fan of. It was a generous portion & had the requisite rice, beans, pico, cheese in it. I always try a places 3 different times to be fair to the restaurant. I will be back to try some other menu items.

On a Sunday afternoon we found ourselves in Deep River and decided to have lunch. Our first choice…read morewas just closing so I walked across the street and found this restaurant. I was looking for takeout for two so I settled on the non-Mexican portion of the menu and chose a meatball grinder that included carnalized (sic), onion, roasted peppers and mozzarella. It took a long time prepare, but worth the wait because it turned out to be both sizeable and delicious.

Taquitos

Meatball grinder

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Entrance! Plenty of parking on the street.

Rustica Ristorante

4.2(136 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

We had a delicious meal and exceptional service! I ordered the special of the day, chicken…read moreparmigiana over homemade fettuccine. My husband had the pork chops with mushrooms. We shared a berry dessert a la mode. We will definitely be going back! We went on a Sunday

We recently tried Rustica Ristorante and ordered the gnocchi. One thing that stood out right away…read morewas the unique shape, which was a little different from what I'm used to seeing. I'm fairly picky when it comes to Italian food, so I tend to have high expectations, but I thought the dish was good. The flavors were good, and the quality of the ingredients came through. My only real criticism would be the price, as it felt a bit expensive for what we received. That said, the overall experience was positive, and I'm glad we gave it a try.

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Pattaconk 1850 Bar and Grille

3.3(136 reviews)

This is my second review and I'm happy to say the service and food has gone up in stars since 2014…read more The wait staff was efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. They will adjust any dish according to your diet restrictions. I had the salmon tacos prepared naked for me. The salmon was crusty on the outside and still moist on the inside, with plenty of the fish in the soft tacos. The Pico was homemade, the salsa also, both definitely NOT out of a jar. The avocado dip was plentiful and fresh. The chips were house-made, and with just a touch of salt, every one was crisp and firm enough to hold the avocado dip. My spouse's garlic shrimp in creamy butter sauce was not overly garlicky per him, with plentiful tender shrimp. The petite roasted yellow potatoes were just a touch crusty, not overly seasoned, and creamy inside. The side of in-season veggies was not overcooked. The side salad had various types of lettuce (no iceberg) with their house dressing. We shared the apple pie with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. The slice was huge, big enough for two to share. The ice cream was a quality vanilla ice cream and house-made whipped cream. The pie crust was flaky, and the apples were firm, not mushy. The atmosphere is casual, rustic, and reminds me of the old ski lodges in VT 50 years ago.

Food quality/ price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is somewhat nondescriptive as there isn't…read morereally any kind of theme. The menu is pretty standard bar / tavern food with no real surprises. I had the Grilled Chicken BLT in a wrap rather than the Ciabata roll offered. It was very good. I also upgraded my side dish from French fries to Fried Onion Rings. The onion rings weren't very hot and really didn't seem to have any real onion in them. The wife had the Coconut Chicken salad and thought it was very good. They have a limited but well chosen number of draught beers. Our server, Lisa, was enthusiastic, efficient, and friendly.

Turkey melt

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Saigon City

3.9(99 reviews)

8.3 mi

I absolutely adore the ambience of this restaurant. It is an old home that has a lot of character…read moreand charm and the decor makes you feel like you're inside somebody's personal living room and I just love that. Unfortunately, the tables and chairs were all rather rickety, and we had to fuss around with a wooden wedge with our table to try and keep it balanced, and also a nail on one of the chairs was poking through. The food was fresh and very yummy , I personally do not eat a lot of Vietnamese food, so I was not aware that pho is a rather sweet broth. Just a heads up for anybody who sees the beef so and thinks it's going to be savory. The fried dumplings were delicious! And the chicken satay tasted great as well

Yum! Most delicious chicken satay! Loved that appetizer and also the large veggie soup was great…read more So peaceful and pretty inside and very nice staff. Recommend!

In a 1710 house on the Old Boston-Post Rd, and just 2 minutes from I-95, the restaurant has a blend of New England and Vietnamese charm.

Beef salad

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Honey-ginger-lemon tea is not too sweet--a cup of love and good health!

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Kevin S.

9 years ago

$10 lunch special....are you kidding me? Tom Yum soup, potstickers and tofu red curry. Unreal flavors at about the best price point you're gonna find. This place is a MUST! read more

Joe Z.

9 years ago

Nothing better here at all, so disappointed found this place in shortline area, never ever go back!

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