Came here with a group of friends on a Monday and sat outside with the perfect weather. We got a…read moreCobb salad, chicken tenders, a wedge salad and a turkey sandwich. Everything came out fast and hot. Unfortunately there was no pulled pork. Our server was friendly and was able to accommodate all of our needs The bartender was able to make a very delicious spicy pineapple Margarita

2.5 stars. Equally good and bad trip. Group of 4 who came for our first time at the recommendation…read moreof friends. We came on a Thursday for trivia (which started like 30 minutes late) we got there at 6:30 and got our first drink orders pretty quickly- nice! Then it took about 15 minutes for our waitress to come back and take our food orders. There wasn't much of a crowd when we came in, mostly people closing out tabs. The food wait took about 20-30 minutes. 3 o us got our food. The waitress forgot to ring in my partners food entirely (and never came to check how our meal was, so I had to go physically find her and ask her about it) she lied and said the kitchen had missed it, which I didn't appreciate. Own up to your mistakes. (It was the last item rung in on the receipt, after beers we got later) His food was obviously rushed so it wasn't great. No offer to comp even a beer for the mistake. We ordered pretzels as an appetizer but they came out with the meal, so space on the table got tight. The pretzels were a bit hard and dry. We ordered two servings initially, but the 4 of us could only get through half. I got the chicken panini, which just didn't taste good as a whole sandwich, so I tried to just open it up and eat the chicken at least, which I literally couldn't because it was so dry. My partner's Ruben was chewy and flavorless, I'm hoping that is because it was made on the fly and a one off. One friend got the pattaconk burger which looked great- and he enjoyed the taste, but he couldn't eat it like a burger because as he was taking his first bite the entire burger basically disintegrated in his hands. Our other friend got some chilli hotdogs which he enjoyed. The beer selection is very wide and enjoyable. Prices are not listed anywhere for the beers so unfortunately, we paid $9.50 per draft. If the price was listed, we probably would not have gotten more than one, as that is a crazy price for draft beers. The waitress only came around 3 times in the entire 2 and a half hours we were there, and never even asked how our food was. Not that I would have complained because I'm usually not a complainer but this whole night just rubbed me the wrong way. There was no trivia night menu. The trivia was okay. It was not your traditional pen and paper trivia- it was on your phone, multiple choice and based on speed of answers. Biggest issue was that the pattaconk is located in an area with zero signal. Their free WiFi is extremely spotty and disconnected me from the trivia multiple times. We missed about a quarter of the questions because the page wouldn't load, which took the fun out of trivia. Our meal came to about 200$ for 4 people. Almost half of that was beer (8 total). Not worth the trip in my opinion, but we may have just had a cacophony of bad luck.

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

I love the atmosphere food is decent I hate the fact that your kitchen closes like an hour before…read moreyou close. If your kitchen is going to close an hour before you close just say that's when you close.

One my favorite spots of 2026! I wish yelp would allow…read morefractions of stars as i would rate this 4.75. Beautiful dining space tucked behind a street front bar entrance. Contemporary wood paneled room with a window wall overlooking the river below. Expertly made martinis followed by watermelon beet and feta salad; and wild mushrooms with Parmesan bread crumbs, mint, fried rosemary and whipped ricotta. Both were very tasty expressions of the season. Our table raved over the tagliarini with a local beef, pork and veg ragu and a shellfish version with a spicy puttanesca. The menu changes regularly to highlight the best of the season and local producers. Sometimes it's nice to eat delicious food with no blasting music, at reasonable prices (app/salads: $12-16, most entrees high 20's to $36) just hanging with happy well fed adults enjoying conversation. It would have been 5 stars but for the forgetting of complimentary bread service until we asked for it during the entrees. The bread was mediocre and chewy. Our primary waitperson sort of disappeared for a bit. An evening special of soba noodles with julienne vegetables was really just a bowl of noodles with little evidence of any veggies. Regardless, I've recommended to about 10 people already today and I'll keep doing so!!

A while ago, my wife and I had a positive experience at River Tavern. That experience has endured…read morein our minds through a number of less positive experiences. After a recent disappointing experience at RT with my son and father, I have to accept that the the initial positive experience may be the exception and not the rule. RT is located in Chester Center, which is a top CT town. Top tier location. The restaurant is cute, but cramped. After we were seated, a while passed before we saw our server. We were ready to order for 10 minutes and she still hadn't checked in with us. I told another employee that we wanted to see our server. She shook her head and we waited another 5 minutes. We finally were able to order. Then people who arrived after us, and ordered after us, received food first. Multiple tables. Through multiple service issues, there was no recognition from the employees about the issues. Our primary server asked how things were going when she first checked in with us. I told her the truth. And she didn't seem like she cared. She was apparently hoping that I would just say "good". The food was mixed. My son and I split a burger and an order of chilaquiles. The chilaquiles was good. The burger was medium rare rather than the medium we asked for. The burger was underseasoned. It may not have been seasoned at all. The bottom part of the bun was cut at a weird angle. As the juices flowed from the burger, it soaked the short side of the burger bun so that it was unusable. My Dad said his salad featuring peaches and nuts, barely had any peaches or nuts. I'm unlikely to eat at River Tavern again anytime soon. 2.5 Stars

Had an amazing dinner tonight. The food was fresh and delicious! We ordered octopus and ceviche…read morefor an appetizer, and salmon and the Brushmill burger for our entrees which were piping hot and fantastic. The staff was very attentive. Highly recommend!

Had a wonderful dining experience at Brushmill by the Waterfall! They offered an amazing selection…read moreof gluten-free options, making it easy to enjoy an incredible meal without compromise. The staff was absolutely amazing--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Great food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere. We can't wait to come back!

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!

The positives first.. we all ordered the $39 specials which come with a first course of beet…read moresalad.. delicious or minestrone soup.. adequate, a main meal of chicken piccata or pasta in a tomato bacon sauce. The pasta dish was tastier than the chicken. My husband said the potatoes were very good but the chicken could have had more flavor. The highlights were the fabulous bread and the vanilla gelato. Somehow even though I was sure I had reserved our table it was not secured , but the woman I assume was the manager found us a spot. We told her we had a show and assumed she would pass that info to our waitress. We ended up getting nervous when a lot of time passed and we still had not received our entree. We mentioned we had a show to our waitress who replied,"you could've started with that! " in a very condescending tone. Obviously we had , but apparently the message had never been relayed to her. We did enjoy our meal but that reaction put a damper on our evening.

We took a trip to visit this restaurant, and I'm glad we did!…read more Nestled in a marina area, this place serves all types of customers. That said, fair warning: I don't think you should spend all day working on your boat and then stroll in smelling like you've been doing just that! It's not a dive. They have a really nice outdoor seating area, and if it weren't for the heat, we definitely would have enjoyed sitting outside. Maybe next time! I had the SML (Salmon, Lettuce & Tomato), and I really enjoyed it. My husband said his chicken was tender and good as well. Overall, I'd definitely go back. A couple of random observations: Demerits if you will. No blue cheese olives for my martini? Come on! And there was some very weird mold situation happening in the ladies' room that definitely needs attention. Despite those little issues, we had a good experience and I'd happily give this place another try

It's a Friday night and we're meeting up with some friends! One of them suggested Marker 37 for a…read morevariety of reasons and today, we're going to find out why! Here's how things went for me during my visit. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the Connecticut River in Chester, CT connected to its own marina is this gem. Reservations are recommended especially in the summertime since THIS is the place where you wanna be. We were here in early April so things hadn't quite picked up, but at least the snow was gone and we didn't need to wear super heavy coats. The parking lot is massive so if it's busy you'll be walking for a minute before you get to the door. But once inside it's pretty modern, chill and relaxed. The decor isn't over-the-top. Everything is straight-edged and just... almost minimalistic. However, we sat in the patio area that was certainly heated so we could see the view of the water while the sun set. It was a wide-open setting and I'm very glad the restaurant didn't smash too many tables and chairs in there. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues throughout dinner. It was fairly slow so I didn't expect any hold-ups. Food/Drinks: I started off with an old-fashioned which was fine. Nothing crazy. Next up was a New England clam chowder which is perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Textures were good and so were the seasonings. Spot-on. For dinner I went with their Prime Rib! It came out perfectly medium-rare with a side of fingerling potatoes, grilled squash, au jus and horseradish sauce. It was good. Just... kinda not exciting. :-/ Maybe I should've gone the seafood route since we were on the water. But no matter. Value: Not too crazy here. It's a nice restaurant, but prices aren't out of control. You can totally come here to chill, have a drink and an app or a full-on family dinner and not be upset at the final bill. In conclusion I liked it here, just not enough to want to drive all the way out here again. Would I come back? Sure, if I were invited by friends and stuff, but I highly encourage you reading this to pay this place a visit and enjoy the views! Thank you for reading.

Wow, who knew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red…read moreHouse gives off instant good vibes -- welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCTnew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red House gives off instant good vibes welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCT

This place is a cute establishment in DT Deep River. I had heard a few good things about it & I…read moredropped in to see for myself. The staff are pleasant, helpful & efficient. They have a great selection of menu items. Their beer, wine & cocktail list was very well rounded. The interior is decorated in a warm eclectic theme. I just grabbed a beer. I settled on a Moroccan lamb over noodles but was surprised when I was served a small soup bowl of stew. It had a 1-2 Tbs of clear celluphane noddles at the bottom. While it was solidly good, It was $14- which I found to be exorbitant for the item & serving size. It didn't even come with bread of any kind. I then ordered a house made pretzel $10- which came in a single braided format 10-12 inches long. It arrived with 2 ramekins of cheese sauce & stone ground mustard. I opted for the mustard. I did not care for the cheese sauce. It was okay but I was definitely not bowled over by it. Overall, I just wasn't too impressed with this place. The service was solidly good. The vibe & interior is solidly good. The food was fine but not great. I felt the prices for the items were just too high. They do have a happy hour with a burger & a beer for $12-? I can't actually remember the exact price). I recommend coming for their happy hour when prices are more reasonable.

Never again!! I supported these clowns during COVID, gave them 1 star for overcharging and…read moreunderdelivering, and got no apology or acknowledgment. My wife called them the day before my birthday to ask if they could handle a 5-pie order. Today, she called to order and was told to bug off because they wouldn't fulfill it. That said, I'll never order their overpriced pizza, and rest assured, I won't patronize the River Tavern owned by the same. That's a twofer of loss. Ego is not your amigo. And neither are we. Good riddance. You caused us quite an inconvenience. ZERO STARS. Had we not called the day ahead to make make sure they could, we would not be upset. But the arrogance of the person on the phone and the lack of concern in our opinion deserves this harsh review.

Otto is a fantastic pizza spot in Chester. The place is nice and cozy and have a great bar area…read morewhere Lisa. We were able to watch them pizzas and make them fresh out of the oven. All the pizzas were so good but we decided on the pepperoni and the meatball white pizza. Both are equally good and I cannot decide which one I like better. The pepperoni had calabrian peppers and rosemary, which was unique to me not too spicy and the pepperoni for good. The meatball Peter came with the Parmesan sauce and cherry tomatoes which I don't like but I really enjoyed it on this pizza. Two small pizzas somewhere good size for two big men. I really enjoyed talking with all the crew there. Shout out to Connor, Noah and Matt. They have a nice local draft list but they were on the pricey side at $10. I can't wait to come back to try out the rest of the pizzas.