Stopped in and it was happy hour. Everyday 3:30-5:30 drinks, apps, food & pizza. We got the $8 smash burger and it was delicious. Think a grilled cheese with a burger inside. It was just the right size too. Very flavorful. Got a side of fries too and they were just ok, next time we will try the duck fat crispy potatoes. Partner did get a bite of bone in their burger, but understand how that can happen. Great atmosphere and service. Sir at bar for happy hour. read more

*This review is from June 2023, I forgot to post it, accuracy was preserved with Word. Came for brunch. Menus were confusing, printed on paper in landscape format. Choices were limited to 'small and large plates', there was no appetizer section. We were asked "sparkling bottled ($$) or tap water?". We chose tap. Server brought an old-style quart-size milk bottle and small juice-size glasses. The water had no ice, so I assumed water was cold, it wasn't. I ordered a 'breakfast' stout, my wife coffee. Stout was served in a wine glass, not a traditional pint glass. Wife said coffee wasn't that hot. When they brought our beverages, wife asked for a napkin since none were on the table. Like most civilized countries, I like to put a napkin in my lap when I sit down in a restaurant. Apparently you need to ask for one here. Young server muttered something about place settings are brought when food is delivered. I guess an ale and coffee aren't napkin worthy. Not sure what they accomplish with this goofy policy. It looks more like some kind of cost cutting measure. We made reservations a week earlier, wanted us to confirm a second time through text the same morning. It led me to think this must be a popular place with people clamouring to get in. Once there, place wasn't bust at all, no waiting customers and a sea of unoccupied tables. Our guest arrived after we ordered our beverages. After a few minutes, I ended up flagging down a server to get her a drink. Another sign we were stuck with a 2nd or 3rd-string staff. Our aunt ordered a specialty drink from their menu; "champagne in a laundry basket", (looked more like laundry water in a wash tub). After taking our orders, paper menus were collected to be reused. Maybe they were saving money on copy paper. I kinda' wish she left one in case we wanted desserts or something later. They were keeping the table clear of literally everything. I ordered a humus plate for use as an appetizer, something to share and couldn't be screwed up while waiting for our main course. When entrees showed up, we all chose 'smoked sausage eggs-benedict', extra servers were in tow with plates, napkins and silverware, napkin place settings given after all plates were on the table. My wife was seated across from me, sitting next to her Aunt Nan. The first plate was placed in front of me. Even being the neanderthal caveman I am, I knew this was the most basic etiquette faux pas (I felt humiliated j/k). Ladies are ALWAYS served first, another red flag from an inexperienced staff. The 'smoked sausage' Eggs Benedict failed on many levels. It wasn't hot, poached eggs were both over and under-cooked- egg whites had chunky white snot, yolks were not runny. The 'smoked sausage', was kielbasa logs cut in half lengthwise, they were overcooked and impossible to cut without flattening and mutilating egg and muffin. They could be used as wheel chocks, I had to deconstruct it so sausage could be wrestled with on the side. Wife said the 'homemade' English muffin had the tap water taste like what we were served 'for free'. I couldn't help but envision a garden hose filling a mop bucket used for filling the milk bottles. The Hollandaise sauce lacked silky richness and flavor, I've had better with McCormick packets. Benedict was overpowered with the taste of the smoked sausage. This meal was our aunt's special treat for our birthdays. They did not finish their meals, leaving mostly the pieces of the hockey puck-hard sausage. Server had been touting the pastry chef for the home-made English muffins. They were not any better than Thomas's English muffins. I am a plate-cleaner by habit, I've even been called human garbage disposal, so I managed to clear this one, (except for the egg snot, it would've taken a straw to finish it). My wife always has leftovers I happily dispose of quietly, not this time, gave it a hard pass. I felt unfulfilled, I was food frustrated, so I ordered some bacon cheese scones and shared them with the table. They turned out to be the best thing we had, warm Bisquick quality with a good taste of bacon and cheese almost as addicting as Red Lobster cheddar biscuits. We consumed them like a pack of hungry wolves. I asked and was told they don't serve them with butter. These begged for butter. IMO, butter should already be on the table. My wife picked this venue for our birthday treat meal with our beloved Aunt Nan from MA treating us. I apologized to her for our disappointing choice. She said she was glad I said it, she didn't want to say anything to make us feel bad. With tip, the bill for 3 was $171.00. We could have had a better meal and service at an IHOP for a quarter of the cost, I know I would have felt more satisfied. This experience made onto my list of top 5 worst eating experiences. read more

Excellent gastropub built in an old factory. Upscale environment but not too fancy. Went to lunch with 4 of my colleagues, and everything was great. The food consists of upscale sandwiches, pizzas and entrees. They try to use as much local produce as possible. We had the house made ricotta and grilled sourdough and a pizza rosso for appetizer. Four of us ordered the smashburger and I had the pork milanese sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their meals and not a single complaint to be had. The beer menu is on point, and always have one of my fav breweries on tap. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Only complaint is that it is not closer to my house. 10 stars if I could. read more

People have spoken about Beamhouse for years. It's a gorgeous space, with high ceilings, woods, bricks and exposed fixtures. Service was very friendly and enthusiastic, although a long time passed before I saw food delivered to any of the tables in our general area. Not sure if they were having issues in the kitchen or what. My wife and I ordered two entrees, and a side of Seacoast Mushrooms Hen of the Woods mushrooms. I ordered the Confit Chicken with gnocchi and "dumpling gravy". My wife ordered the Faroe Island Salmon with Sweet Potato Grits. I tried all of this. The plating was strong. The best parts of the meals were the vegetables. The Seacoast Mushrooms, which is one of my fav CT food vendors, side was amazing. Must order if you're a mushroom fan. The squash, etc. served with my chicken dish was fresh, local-seeming, and well cooked too. The gnocchi texture was a bit too soft. The chicken had good texture and was well cooked. It needed more seasoning and flavor. The salmon was also well cooked. I didn't love the sweet potato grits. They had too much of a fresh pepper type flavor for me. We also got the miso brownie to go. Very rich and tasty. I would definitely return and try other things. 4 Stars read more

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We swung by The Beamhouse for Sunday brunch, curious and a bit hungry. We made reservations just in case -- but turns out, the crowd was mellow, and there was no need to flash our "we planned ahead" badge at the host stand. The place has a modern industrial farmhouse look -- think high ceilings, lots of wood, big windows overlooking a scenic pool and stream, and a bar that looks ready to solve your deepest problems. There's outdoor seating too, for when the weather plays nice. Parking is plentiful. The staff was professional and seemed genuinely happy to be there. That said, service was a bit slow -- our drink order took a solid 15 minutes to be taken. Likely a staffing issue, not a lack of hustle. Still, we didn't mind lingering with a view. The Food (A.K.A. The Hallelujah Moment): Let's get right to it -- this kitchen knows what it's doing. Everything we ordered was so good it nearly had us speaking in tongues. -The French Toast was the star of the show. A golden brioche stack, doused in real maple syrup and whipped cream, then dusted with crunchy sugar like it was kissed by a donut. It looked like brunch art, and tasted even better. A 10/10 breakfast sermon. -I went savory with the Cast Iron Ham & Eggs -- sweet potatoes, diced ham, and fried eggs with a punchy hollandaise, all served sizzling in a mini skillet. It was hearty, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. -We added on the Buttermilk Biscuit with Red Pepper Jam -- a curious combo that worked. The biscuit leaned a bit dry, and I personally would've liked more butter and grease, but at $5, it's a tasty gamble. -The Cinnamon Roll was big enough to double as a paperweight. Covered in cream cheese icing, it looked promising, but the edges were too crispy, bordering on stale. Not a total miss, just not the pillowy dough cloud I was hoping for. The Not-So-Sweet Bits: -The acoustics in the main dining area are... boisterous. Between the high ceilings and tightly packed tables, don't expect any quiet confessions over coffee. -Tables are close enough to make friends with your neighbors -- whether you want to or not. -Ours was wobbly enough to make soup risky. One of life's eternally frustrating restaurant mysteries. Despite the few hiccups, I'm a fan of The Beamhouse. It's the kind of place where the food wins you over -- and then some. Next visit, I've got my eyes (and stomach) set on the pizza, especially after spotting that massive oven on the way in. read more

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I went to the beamhouse for the first time for Sunday brunch with three of my friends. It was a little difficult to find the restaurant it's tucked away in a large building however it looks like a beautiful restaurant. I went in January however there is a large outdoor area that looks beautiful for warm weather. The menu looked good as well however, the biggest disappointment was the lack of vegetarian items. Unfortunately items that look vegetarian on the menu or not. The waitress was very informed and was able to answer our questions. Three of us got veggie burgers, and one of us got eggs in purgatory. Unfortunately, the only item that is actually vegetarian is the veggie burger. When we asked about the eggs in purgatory, we were told that it has anchovies in it. We saw people with the French toast that looked delicious. They were cubes. We plan to order this to share for the table however, we were told that everything that is fried is deep fried in beef fat. We did get the cinnamon roll to share and unfortunately was underwhelming. Everyone enjoyed the veggie burger and the eggs and purgatory. The atmosphere was beautiful. The service was great. The only thing I would change is to have more vegetarian options. We also enjoyed the cocktails. I would highly recommend this place for brunch.. read more

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Went here for happy hour on a Saturday which runs every day from 3:30-5:30. Really beautifully renovated space that's part of an apartment building. The crowd was definitely a reflection of Glastonbury. A little older, not very diverse. That's not up to the restaurant, but it did feel a little cliquey honestly. Bar service was a bit slow. Felt more like they expected you to flag them down and ask them for things rather than having them check on you occasionally even when it wasn't that busy. Seemed to be a lot of chatting with the regulars. Nice tap list and my old fashioned ways good. Food was great! The Happy Hour smash burger was delicious and juicy. Nashville chicken bites were a little under seasoned, but the batter was super light and crispy and the chicken was well cooked. The pepperoni pizza was amazing! The dough was deliciously chewy and fluffy and the sauce was really fresh with nice acidity that cut through the richness of the pepperoni. Bit of a longer walk to get inside, but there are ramps available wherever there are stairs so it's accessible. Overall had a nice time, but probably not the right vibe for us for it to become a regular spot. read more

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Celebrated 2 birthdays with a party of 6. Shrimp and grits, crab cakes , chicken WITH sausage biscuits, Mac and cheese, 2 pizzas, cocktails to celebrate. Big tab, 20% tip. You think they could have thrown in 2 desserts for the honored guests. Nope. read more

Food was okay, service not so much. Arrived with a reservation for 4, getting drinks took too long. At the middle of the meal the waiter appeared to ask if we needed refills (yes) that arrived after we finished. No offer of a dessert menu, just the check in hand. The food - not great, not terrible (a 3.6 IYKYK). Two burgers, two short ribs, wings were so oversauced I wondered if I needed a bib. Smoked bluefish appetizer was nostalgic and probably the best thing. Did I mention I wanted dessert? read more

What a delight this place is! We came here for a work lunch with a group of 13 and had excellent service in this gorgeous room. The food was incredible! Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ate, I personally had the schnitzel sandwich and it was delicious. The DRINKS are great, with their in-house distilled tequila providing many of my coworkers with "The best margarita i've ever had". THE DESSERTS! I had a drool worthy chocolate brownie with salted caramel and some other things I can't remember but oooooooooooooooooo was it good. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, incredible food. I look forward to going back! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Gbury, and there are a few excellent restaurants to choose from. To me, it starts with the look of the restaurant. The Beamhouse has high ceilings creating an open feeling and uses a great combination of wood and concrete to create a comfortable but "farm house" modern look. The service has always been top notch and the food is excellent. I am a huge fan of the happy hour menu as well. read more

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I have been here a few times but this was the first time we came for Sunday brunch. Gotta love a restaurant that has free parking located right outside the restaurant. There was so much to choose from on the brunch menu. Our server was so nice and attentive to our party of five especially since it was a pretty busy day with several other large parties at other tables. Although there were several other groups of 6 or more also there at the same time, it did not feel like we were all piled ip on top of each other. There was plenty of room. We had several popular entrees including the steak and eggs, chicken and biscuit and the smash burger. The group favorites were the cinnamon roll and french toast. Overall we had a great time and cannot wait to come back when the weather is warmer to sit out on the patio. read more

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Went to Happy Hour at The Beamhouse. Glad my dining [drinking?] partner had been there for lunch recently or I wouldn't have found it! After the labyrinth of the parking lots, you have to deal with finding the restaurant itself. The took a very complicated space and made an interesting gathering place. We arrived just after 3pm for a Happy Hour that started at 33:30 [bad info on our part]. Settled at the bar for a drink before the kitchen opened for the food service. I had a Negroni which was okay and my partner wanted a mocktail but there was no menu offering for those. Bartender mixed up something good for her. We ordered the Rosso Pizza which was excellent! Just size to share and right out of the oven. Also, had the Cabbage Caesar which sounded interessting and it was. I liked the crunch of the cabbage better than the usual lettuce. The dressing popped and the toasted panko lent even more texture. As a last thought we then ordered a Hot Oil Pizza; interesting but not as good as the rosso. Don't know if we will return but the visit was an interesting way to enjoy the day and eat something different. read more

Parking: busy restaurants but parking is limited on a busy night, no overflow lot which made me have to wait for someone to leave. Staff: very friendly though service was a little slow...I will chalk it up to being busy but I had to go to the bar to get my drink and flagging my waitress was tougher than normal. Decor: very modern and clean. Was very impressed with inside look Food: excellent taste and flavor. The margarita flatbread was excellent though you may want to wait a minute to eat, wicked hot. The short rib and pasta was very tasty too. Price: was about average for Glastonbury. Overall: will 100% be going back and bringing others with me. read more

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We were off our usual route and found this place to stop for some dinner. It was a Saturday, maybe about 4 pm. This is located inside an apartment complex. We had to walk past their pool area and this cool waterfall. We sat immediately. It's very bright and clean. There is outdoor seating. We originally thought it was more of a bar. It's more of a gastropub. Can be casual or a bit fancier. The menu is limited but varied,at the same time. You can get pizza or a burger, or you can get duck or steak. We opted for something more casual. We stared with the Sourdough toast just because it sounded interesting. It 100% was the best choice. Sourdough toast topped with ricotta, drizzled with honey, topped with pistachio nuts!! It came out 2 very large pieces with tons of ricotta. This was worth every bite!! My husband then ordered a burger and fries. It was fresh and juicy,as a burger should be. He was happy with it. I got a chili oil pizza. I wasn't sure what to expect. It seemed like a regular cheese pizza, but it had a delicious, slightly heated flavor of chili. It wasn't too spicy, and the oil gave it an extra flavor! It really was delicious. If you are in the area, give this place a try!! Especially try the Sourdough toast!! It was our favorite! read more

This is my first time here. It is located at 917 New London Tpke. In Glastonbury, CT. Per the restaurant: "We are curious minded. craft focused. care obsessed. we're proud to serve you ingredients that are often local, more often from our friends + always the best we can find. because we care about what's on your plate and in your glass. Also, this is a team of passionate people that share a common goal: creating real food and drink in a welcoming environment. from featured farm dinners to natural wine nights in the taproom -- we are constantly finding ways to bring people together through the things we love the most. This place is huge!!! The hallway must 100' long and the ceiling is 30' high. This place was NOT cheap to build. They have Happy Hour from 3:30-5:30 daily. The bartender immediate drops an empty glass in front of me and then fills it in front of me. What a nice touch. For my first drink, I'm having a "simply classic" Old Fashioned. The drink's recipe has evolved over time, but the basic version is made with just four ingredients: Whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters Optional orange peel or Luxardo cherry garnish. The music is nice and mellow. The drink is perfectly garnished, uses a large, upscale ice cube and tastes just right! For my first item, I'm trying the Nashville Chicken Bites made with hot oil, pickles and Duke's Mayo. This mayo has a smooth, creamy texture and one-of-a-kind flavor made with Eugenia Duke's original recipe since 1917. I've never had this before. They also use quality, ceramic plates and cool napkins. It's not packed, but customers are constantly flowing in. For my next item, I'm having the Cabbage Caesar made with aged parmigiano reggiano and garlic breadcrumbs. A Caesar salad made with cabbage?! That's different. Ok. I've never seen this before! There is a menu beneath the dish for their "Brunch" on Sundays. These are good! Crunchy, tasty and a little spicy. Nice portion size too. If you like the mayo, there is more on the bottom to add on! For my next drink, I'm having a "Chef's Shifty" Negroni. This is a favorite of mine. The Negroni is a strong, bitter, and boozy Italian cocktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. They are making it with "house" gin which does not bother me. I can't taste the difference anyhow. I'm impressed! Again they use a high quality square ice cube. They are getting my attention! It is nicely garnished and tastes just perfect! The Cabbage Caesar has no shortage of cheese! This is quite good. Caesar salad made of cabbage. What a novel idea! This tastes unbelievably good! The bar is now filled! For my next food item, I'm having the Marinated Olives made with castelvetranos, citrus and herbs. These are warm and tasty! I love the herbs they are made with! What an unbelievable taste! Next up, I'm having the Roasted Garlic Hummus made with z'atar and seeded rye crackers. This is good! Crunch crackers and hummus. This is new! It's usually a bread. That's a LOT of crackers! I love it! For my next drink, I'm having the "It's Sunny Somewhere" Daiquiri. The daiquiri is a balanced and refreshing cocktail that's typically made with rum, citrus juice, and sugar. It's considered one of the six basic drinks and can be customized to taste. Origins and variations: American engineer Jennings Stockton Cox is credited with creating the daiquiri in Cuba's Sierra Maestra Mountains. Wow! This is good. I like the dried line wheel garnish! This tastes great! These "snacks" (as they call them) are pretty filling. For my next item, I'm trying the Street Tacos made with corn tortillas, salsa verde and onions. They use a double-layered corn tortilla. They also have a radish garnished and a lime to sprinkle it with. I think it's chicken. These are quite good! For my last item, I'm having the Single Smash Burger made with American cheese, onions, pickles and special sauce. I should not be eating this! Oh well. Definitely needs ketchup. This is one helluva burger! Wow! It's like a grilled cheese and a hamburger combined. For my final drink, I'm having the "Sipping Yummies" made with bacanora, tequila, vermouth and alma tepec. Bacanora is an agave-derived liquor made in the Mexican state of Sonora. Alma Tepec is a chile liqueur, specifically a "Licor de Chile Pasilla Mixe," crafted from smoke-dried Pasilla Mixe chiles grown in the Sierra Mixe mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, by the indigenous Mixe people. Wow! This is made with yet an other single large square ice cube and huge dried chili pepper. It has a Smokey flavor. Not very spicy or very strong. However, it tastes quite good overall! I'm impressed! What a drink! 6 appetizers doesn't cut it! What's there to eat around here! lol For dessert, I'm having the Olive Oil Cake made with candied pistachios, citrus supreme and cranberries. Look at this masterpiece! OMG does this taste good! You need to try this place! It is an amazing experience! read more

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Overpriced hamburger ($22) and overpriced greasy fish sandwich ($17). The atmosphere was nice, but McDonalds has a better fish sandwich. The waitress was very nice, but got several things wrong with our order. We asked for "no cheese" on the hamburger and it came without any toppings at all. We asked to substitute french fries with cole slaw and that substitution was not made until we reminded the waitress. When we finally received the coleslaw, the portion was tiny and we had to ask for a second portion. I would not be writing a review if it had not been for the extremely overpriced food. There is no value for the price is no value for the price. read more

Looking for a fun and delicious Happy Hour spot, you've come to the right place. First off it all starts at 3:30pm! Love this earlier time. The drinks and food are fantastic! First round was espresso martinis followed by a round of red wine. The smash burger is the star of the show. This is delicious and has so many flavors, also a small detail but the side of pickles, the best! We also had the tacos, yummy but I will say they are priced a tad high for what you get but again very delicious! Rounded out the happy hour with a margarita pizza which was devoured right away. I love the options of where you can sit, not just at bar but also by side room and some standing tables. Staff is fantastic and always friendly and helpful! read more

The Beamhouse - Smash burger - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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I would definitely come back. The food was great, staff was great. I definitely didn't read well enough to realize Caesar was cabbage. It was different for sure but not something I was expecting. Doesn't quite live up to a regular Caesar. French toast (not pictured) was definitely not a small plate! Love the crunch. Very good meal, great atmosphere. read more

The Beamhouse - Ricotta toast - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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The food is always a winner here. This time, the service was off. Once seated (immediately, with a res on a Tuesday evening), while the hostess asked our water preferences, it took another person and a while to receive them. Then we waited again and our initial server eventually took drink orders. This tender made the best old fashioned I've ever had and I'm a bourbon buff; it was tinged perfectly with the orange bitters, just the right combo of simplest ingredients. We waited again. It was not busy. Kate, who is wonderful and who was not our initial server, checked on us, actually brought us our drinks which I almost walked to the bar to collect myself due to our wait, and Kate then took our food orders. The ricotta starter is superb. The confit chicken tasted like home with its pop mushroom sauce and a sprinkling of perfectly cooked strips of veggies in the center. The chicken almost fell off the bone. My friend's pizza was delicious. The room is a bit loud: high industrial ceilings accounts for this yet some glass room dividers helps buffer it. Outdoor seating open and available off the side of the main dining room bar on a nice patio area. Been to the Beamhouse a few times and always enjoy the experience albeit some service was questionable this time. read more

The Beamhouse - Welcoming entrance! - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

I came to the Beamhouse for a group luncheon mid week. It was the first time I've been here and I was instantly impressed by the aesthetics. When you first walk in, you get a "spa" feeling. Maybe it's the clean lines, or the impressive architecture, or just the open airiness of the entryway - it felt relaxing. Being that it was a midweek lunch, the place was relatively quite. The restaurant is set back from the main road and rather hidden - so this is a word of mouth hidden gem. I'm so happy that I was introduced to it! I ordered a Cesar salad with chicken. It's my usually go to for lunch. It was probably the best Cesar salad I've ever had. The price point is a bit higher than normal for lunch, but it was worth every penny. The chicken was probably the best chicken I've ever had - juicy and very flavorful. The crouton sprinkling in the salad was a great touch - better than traditional hard croutons which I usually avoid. The salad was made of baby romaine leaves that were equally tossed in a light dressing and parmesan. It was simple perfection. I almost regretted getting the salad when I saw what others in my group ordered - beautiful platters of cheeseburgers and crispy fries, chicken salad platter, grilled cheese (which were very gourmet and big) and a savory looking soup. No one left food uneaten! The waitress was very friendly and came quickly to take my order. Very good service! I can't wait to come back and try this place out for dinner! read more

The Beamhouse - Caesar Salad with Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

The hummus was amazing!!! The portion was great for two people and the housemate crackers were Devine! Our server was attentive and engaging. I had a flatbread which was delicious. I ate the crust, which I never do! My partner had a salad that sounded wonderful, but was almost all lettuce. Don't recall the name, but has buttermilk dressing. She ordered it with steak and although tasty, the portion of meat was small. I believe anything with their house made dough would be fabulous, but steer clear of the salads! We had a bottle of Prosecco which was terrific and at a fair price. Super cute place with great design and lots of separate areas to choose from. read more

great food. amazing pizza. HORRIBLE service. genuinely felt like our presence was unwanted and like we were personally offending the waiter and bartender by ordering. read more

Good food and good service. Few things that could be better: Adding different appetizers to the menu. Bread should be a lot cheaper for what they give you. read more

I've tried several menu items from here and while I think the atmosphere is great, the food is just ok. This is a great place in town to catch up with friends over a few drinks and apps but if you're expecting a good dinner, this place falls a little short of anything creative. read more

The Beamhouse - Poutine, fig and ricotta toast - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

This was probably one of the best places I've ever eaten in Connecticut I really liked the wine and food pairings and the deserts were nuts as in good read more

We love love love brunch at The Beamhouse! Their bar is so bright and open. The people are amazing and most importantly the food is delicious. We love their brunch smashburger but you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

The Beamhouse - Brunch Burger - Pizza Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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First time here for dinner yesterday. Beautiful space. The service was outstanding! Wait staff were friendly and very attentive, and the dining room manager was also warm, friendly, and attentive, checking in with us. We waited quite a while for our food once the order was put in. The gluten free pizza unfortunately left much to be desired and I would not recommend ordering it. The crust was dry and grainy. I've had gluten free pizza that tastes great in a way where you might not know it was gluten free. This was not the case here. Disappointing experience. read more

Went for the first time the other night for a friend's birthday. We usually go to West Hartford, but wanted to try something different. The atmosphere in Beam House is pretty stoic and kind of uncomfortable, no warmth. As for the food, we shared the house made ricotta and the hummus for apps. The house made ricotta was good, but the portion was so small we had plenty of baguette slices left since the actual ricotta dip was scarce. The hummus was good and I liked the rye crackers it came with. I got the cabbage caesar salad and it was basically cole slaw. Even the caesar dressing had a heavy mayo taste, I wouldn't recommend. My friends had a pizza which they enjoyed and a couple got the burgers which were fine, but nothing special. I also got a side of fries and they were all broken in bits I couldn't even dip them in ketchup. Overall not impressed, likely won't be back. read more

I been there many times and it's amazing. But this time the menu is so different it's hard to know what you are eating. A little disappointing. Wish they would tone it down a bit. read more

The Beamhouse is my absolute favorite restaurant in Connecticut. There. I said it. It is clean, modern, with the most delicious food and always evolving drink menu. Their service is top notch and I have never had a negative experience whenever I come. Everyone is so friendly and ensures a quality time. My favorite dish is their cod. Cod?! I typically find cod incredibly boring, but wow, the way they do cod is a beyond flavorful with dynamic textures. Their seared scallops is one of the best dishes I've ever had with beautifully prepared veggies. Their roasted beets is easily the best appetizer on the menu. The way Beamhouse plays with textures and flavors is impressive! It's topped with this stunning house made granola. Now let's discuss dessert. Emily Litke is the mastermind behind such delicious and dynamic desserts. She never ceases to amaze me with her skill. We recently tried the opera cake and it was luxurious with delicious espresso flavors. Overall, this is a place everyone needs to try. The food is impeccable, the service is lovely, and you will keep coming back no doubt! read more

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We arrived around four on a Saturday and it was pretty empty. The hostess was able to let us know about vegan options and we sat outside on the top terrace with a beautiful breeze and peaceful atmosphere. The specialty cocktails looked great and I'll try next time. The salad option was not on the menu but it was amazing. We also tried the mushroom pie which we liked quite a bit. Thank you and I do recommend ! Enjoy:) read more

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Loved the wait staff, atmosphere and menu. I had the cabbage Caesar salad. Can't wait to replicate it at home. Super tasty!! We enjoyed the atmosphere so much that we stayed for hours!! Will be back!! read more

'Yeah, the other night I laid sleeping And I woke from a terrible dream So I caught up my pal Jack Daniel's And his partner Jimmy Beam' (George Thorogood) If you enjoy Glastonbury's 2Hopewell, Birch Hill Tavern & Sayulita, it won't surprise you that The Beamhouse !s under the same ownership umbrella. And like it's three sister restaurants, this one is gorgeous with some great food. The Beamhouse can be a little tricky to find, because although you can clearly see the restaurant from Hebron Avenue, there is no parking lot on Hebron Avenue. We missed the sign leading to the restaurant's driveway and rear parking lot, so we had to make a U Turn to come back in. The Beam House's interior is very slick and it sure has a high end "look". The lunch menu somewhat resembled "high end" with starters between $9 (Cotechino Chowder with broccolini and potatoes) and $22 (Charcuterie Board of cured meats, local cheeses, tapenade, and hummus), Wood Fired Pies between $14 (Calabrian Hot Oil with pomodoro, five-cheese blend, chili oil) and $19 (Mediterranean with chicken, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, chili flakes), and Large Plates between $16 (Burger with smashed patties, bacon, mustard cheese, sprouts, burger sauce, seed bun, greens) and $24 (Chicken Za'tar with crushed potato, brussels sprouts, mustard jus). I went for the Grain Bowl (quinoa, farro, chickpeas, cucumber, pickled onion, labneh, tahini and green goddess) at $19 from the Large Plate menu. The roasted chickpeas added some awesome crunch -- like croutons on steroids! It was scrumptious! A terrific blend of colors and textures and tastes. My wife went for the Burger - it came with two burger patties, so it was a good sized sandwich with a side of greens. Onion Rings or Fries would have been extra. The food was great, service was a tad slow but I give our server mega-props for acknowledging and apologizing for the delays. We all know the hospitality industry is under stress and her remarks sure were appreciated. read more

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(Posted from a visit made end of March) I want to preface this by saying we went on the first nice weekend day of the YEAR. Like every other idiot, we wanted to eat outdoors on this lovely 70 degree Friday. At first, I thought I was going to make this a "the good and the ugly" post, but the staff and management at the Beamhouse turned it around to make it a JUST AMAZING! post. We had called ahead and secured a reservation for 6pm, we arrived a few min early and were told it would be just a few min while they wait for someone to leave and clear the patio table. Very understandable--we were early! We stood near the hostess stand and watched the pizza man throw down hard...we were very entertained. After about 15min the hostess apologized for the delay and said we could put in a drink order while we wait and that it shouldn't be much longer. I got the clarified marg and my partner ordered a beer (the one he wanted kicked so he had to make a diff select one). It took a bit for our drinks to come out...we continued to wait and give live commentary on the pizza maker. Drinks eventually come out, the marg was pretty good! Very interesting and not a typically margarita if that's the mood you're in. His beer was good as well. 30+ min past reservation and I'm getting a little antsy, sun is setting..I ask hostess if she thinks we'll be seated soon. They offered us seats at the bar (or table in bar area? we were unclear) and I mentioned we were out celebrating my birthday so we wanted it to be more intimate than seats at the bar. So we waited patiently. Finally after 45 min we were seated. This is why I thought this review would be a good (food, atmosphere, etc.) and bad (long wait with reservation) BUT, the team at the Beamhouse really went above and beyond to make up for the inconvenience. I won't go into details since each night can be different, but I will say the staff and service was excellent. They totally made up for the time we had to wait, and again, it was the nice first day of the entire year so there were definitely people sitting outside taking up tables after their bill was paid--can't really blame the restaurant for inconsiderate folks. Onto the food (I think the entrees change daily/weekly so these may be different than what you see!): -we had the sourdough with the special butter. It was good!! It was very crusty bread that kind of hurt my mouth (I'm a weirdo) so if you also have sensitive gums don't get it. But it was tasty! My partner had no problem with the crunch level of the bread -I'm a big fan of eggs so when I saw shakshouka on the menu I was excited to try it since I've never had it before but see it around often. I was disappointed when it was just the sauce and spices with the meat and no eggs. It was good. I think overall I was just let down about the eggs so it ruined it a bit for me. -sorry I forget what he got for dinner and I didn't take a picture -BEST DECISION EVER was after watching the pizza maker for 45 minutes, we simply had to honor him and try one of his creations. It isn't on the menu but we saw pepperoni pizzas being cranked out of that oven the whole time. Let me tell you...best pizza I have had in a looongggg time! Perfectly crisp pepperoni, the crust had a nice crisp as well while still remaining soft and chewy in all the right places, perfect cheese to sauce ratio. Do yourself a favor and order this pizza. Utterly amazing. So again, just want to thank the staff for turning my grump (hangry) attitude around and making the evening fantastic. We will be back again! read more

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This place had been on my list to try for too long- so glad we finally came. Ambience is fantastic- gorgeous bar area, even has outdoor patio which would be great for summer. Started with the oysters, shishito peppers and smoked bluefish dip. All were SO delish- oysters great, the peppers were on a plate with sea salt and some kind of light sauce and it was so good. That bluefish dip- we were hesitant to try but OMG it is a must get. Someone at our table doesn't normally even like any smoked fish but loved this. If you want to try a pizza- the fungi pizza is AMAZING!! Has every flavor profile making it basically a perfect pizza- that dough is 5 stars ... chewy crunchy airy and light. Hand stretched to order, another MUST get. We also tried the cucumber Cosmo and it was quite tasty- could taste cucumbers and lime- very nice. Overall we would def return and can't wait to try some other items on the menu. Our waitress was also super friendly and attentive. read more

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Love this place! The vibe at The Beamhouse is awesome. Their burger is honestly the best I've had anywhere around, smashed perfectly and packed with flavor around "the special sauce". And the clarified margarita? Easily the best in town. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere read more

Us girls came out to celebrate a birthday. This was the perfect spot for a Friday night out . It's such a hidden gem and so beautiful! I can imagine in the summer with the outdoor seating! Dinner menu isn't that huge. I was a bit nervous since I didn't see anything labeled GFree but they do have GF cauliflower crust for pizzas and GF buns. The restaurant inside is very big. The beams in the ceiling is a lovely addition to the decor. It has a nice bar and seating area by the bar with high tables as well. Lights are very dim. For food, apps selection are pretty different. We tried the beets with beets, walnuts and arugula and it was such a light selection! Very tasteful and delightful. My friend really enjoyed the pizza. It's very very thin crust but she loved the spices and flavor of it. I enjoyed my burger. The fries not so much. They weren't crispy at all. Desserts were fantastic! The treat leches cake was made out of squash which was different. Not overly sweet. Just perfect! We enjoyed our dinner. Service was great as well. I'd love to check it out in the summer time . read more

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Meh. Went for an early supper. Ordered the ricotta app. Portion was small and bread was burned. The margarita pizza was only fair- crust was soggy. First and likely last visit. Service was good. p read more

Found this place accidentally! Will definitely go back. Food, wine, and server were all excellent. All in a lovely setting. read more