It was our first time at Better in Bethel, and we were there to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday…read more(on Valentine's Day). From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel welcome, and the great service continued throughout the evening. Liz L was our server, and she was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel special. She checked in on us at all the right times and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone we interacted with was attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Better in Bethel and will definitely be back!

I've always enjoyed the previous restaurants at this location and the streak continues with this…read moredelicious addition to the Bethel dining scene! I came here for a Saturday lunch and loved the menu, the drinks and the atmosphere. I had a really good winter salad that was enough for two meals. We also had some beef Wellington sliders that were so good. I could have just eaten those. We had a side of feta fries which were also good. Service was friendly and it was overall a very nice experience. Looking forward to coming back for dinner.

Had SUCH a great time today! Jayra was an amazing waitress -- super friendly, attentive, and made…read morethe whole experience fun from start to finish. Lia behind the bar was also incredible and kept the drinks coming perfectly all morning. The food was awesome, the vibes were great, and honestly one of the most fun morning out I've had in a while. Amazing service all around. Definitely coming back! Highly recommend -- ask for Jayra

We came here after another visit to nearby New York town, and were pleased with our server. She was…read moresuper friendly and accommodated my husband's gluten allergy. He had the special vanilla birch old fashioned and a barbacoa bowl and I had a burger with fries and a Sam Adams cold snap. We appreciated our bill came with two bite sized Ghirardelli chocolates. The restaurant was really quiet. Overall we would come back here again, decent food and service!

This is an amazing place!! Absolutely love the food, atmosphere and the staff is fantastic!!read more

Outside bar service is horrible. Sat at the bar for over 20 minutes and nobody acknowledged me…read more Also tried to double charge me for a second beer.

The last thing I want to do is jump to conclusions of racism but this seemed pretty blatant. I…read morenever jump to that conclusion lightly -- and honestly, I tried to talk myself out of what I was seeing in real time. But after replaying the situation, I couldn't unsee it. My date and I had an 8:00 PM Valentine's Day reservation and arrived on time. We checked in with the hostess and were told our table would be ready "in a moment," which was totally fine. We stood and waited patiently. Shortly after, a white couple walked in behind us and told the hostess they technically had an 8:15 PM reservation but were told to come at 8:00. They were seated immediately. We looked at each other but didn't say anything -- we figured maybe they had something ready and ours was being turned over. Then another white couple came in with an 8:00 PM reservation and was also seated right away. At this point, we were still standing there. No update. No explanation. No reassurance. All three parties were groups of two. There was no difference in party size, and we were on time for our reservation. Being skipped once might be a mistake. Being skipped twice, with no communication at all, felt intentional and uncomfortable. We were left standing there feeling confused and honestly unwelcome. If there was a legitimate reason for the delay, it was never communicated to us. No "your table is being cleared," no "we're just running behind," nothing. Just silence while other couples were seated in front of us. What was the difference between their table and ours that we were moved to the side to stand and wait? Everyone was a party of 2. We arrived on time and were the first ones in the door.. I truly didn't want to believe what this looked like, but it became impossible to ignore. We ended up leaving because the situation made us feel disrespected and unwanted as customers. Valentine's Day is obviously a busy night, but fairness and basic communication are non-negotiable. I would not recommend this place, and I especially would not recommend it to people of color based on how we were treated.

Open on Thanksgiving. We were pleasantly surprised to find a…read morewarm and inviting environment. The wait staff was pleasant and prompt. The three course meal was just right at $49.99. We plan on moving to the area and so, we shall return.

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

All vegetables cooked perfectly. cheddar cheese/vegetable omelet couldn't have been better…read more Service, the best.

Had a $30 active certificate/coupon that I found at checkout that they no longer accept for some…read morereason. Would not honor or provide any discount. Had no signage at entrance that such coupons were no longer being accepted. Poor business practice...should honor all outstanding certificates/coupons

The food was okay, but I was very disappointed in the service. Appetizers took forever to come out,…read moreand our server never apologized for the wait nor checked on us to see how our meal was. Oysters were very good, but the calamari came out cold and was very bland and overpriced. The aesthetics are solid for the establishment, and the entree was decent. Not a bad restaurant, but the service is a major downside and needs significant improvement.

Today was my first time at The Reserve, and I unfortunately have to agree with some of the Google…read morereviews. The food took quite a long time to come out. We started with a couple of drinks, which were very strong..maybe a little too strong. My sangria didn't taste like sangria at all, and I honestly couldn't tell what was in it. It didn't have any fruit, and I think vodka was added. We ordered the calamari and what was listed as hummus with pita. When it arrived, we noticed the "hummus" was actually spinach and artichoke dip. I had to ask about it since I have an allergy and wanted to make sure a certain ingredient wasn't included. We decided to keep it and I'm glad we did because it was absolutely delicious!! The calamari was just as good, if not better. Both appetizers were fantastic. For our entrée, we ordered the rigatoni to share. There was a bit of confusion, as our waitress (who was also the bartender) thought we wanted it packed to go, when we actually planned to eat it and then take the rest home. She quickly fixed it in the kitchen, so really no harm done. My only guess is that since we had been sitting with appetizers for quite a while, she may have assumed we were finished eating.. I mean it was a while. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very good. However, it was topped with microgreens and cilantro which really threw me off! I've never had a pasta dish garnished with cilantro, especially instead of something more traditional like basil...? It felt like a strange choice and was a bit unappetizing for me. Overall, it was a very... odd... first experience. Would I give it another shot? Yes, but I think I'd wait a bit and hope things become more organized. I have to add it is beautiful inside. They have the cutest lights on the table. Appetizers: 10/10 Drinks: 3/10 Entrée: 5/10

We love coming here for some good comfort Portuguese food. The place is a little run down, it does…read moreneed a little upgrade but the food is phenomenal. Parking is also a struggle bc it's very limited at the parking lot across the street unless you're lucky and find something on the street. The waitresses are usually really sweet and they start remembering who you are and treat you like friends. It can get a bit loud if you choose to stay and eat in the bar are which is usually the more popular area for everyone to be in. But they do have the restaraunt side which is quieter and the tables can hold bigger parties. I will also say their bathrooms are very very tight, there's only 1 bathroom per gender and not always the cleanest.

Food was delicious, especially the octopus! Parking seemed difficult but when you look, there is a…read morelot across the street.

I come to eat here often. Always a great experience. The food is great, the service is great and I…read morelove the entertainment.

The food is ok. The service is non-existent. Waiters running around in sweat pants and beanies? Not…read moregood. I understand it's Monday, but no excuse. What happens on the weekend when you're busy?

Food is so good and so is the beer! I like the oatmeal stout best, super creamy…read more I also like that they are vegetarian and kid friendly! Would recommend even for lunch even if you aren't having a beer.

Everything was great- delicious and innovative approaches to the everyday tried and true…read more Yes it maintains coolest Bethel hang in status complete with no nonsense waitresses with hearts o gold and a fun sit your butt down kinda vibe. I loved the non alcoholic homemade hibiscus lemonade and paired it with a fresh approach to a Mozzarella Roasted peppers panini with just the right amount of bacon pieces and balsamic drizzle to say heck yeah! Well done Broken Symmetry! Coming back when it's time for a beer and more fun food travels