Max Fish will have something great for any seafood and fish lover. Everything I tried here was…read moregreat, with great dish combinations as well as perfectly cooked fish. We had the sampler to start where every item was either fresh raw seafood or some clever seafood mix. The calamari salad has some great sauce with it and the trio of crudo has some wonderful fish. The Grilled Atlantic Swordfish was perfection. The swordfish was cooked perfectly and it went so well with the romesco. All the sides worked so well together and it is one of the most well put together dishes I've had. I also tried the scallops. The ricotta gnocchi with the Marsala sauce is fantastic and the scallops are cooked perfectly as well. Very rarely do you get a seafood place that knows both how to cook it and how to pair it but Max Fish does so expertly.

The 1 star rating is based on food ONLY. My server Dominic was so kind and attentive along with all…read morethe other staff they all deserve 5/5 stars!! I have been coming to max fish for some time now and between dinner drinks apps and dessert for 2-3 people you average $300 which is fine but recently the past two times I've come here the food just hasn't been as good as before making it not nearly worth almost a Car payment amount. The only item consistently delicious is the buffalo shrimp otherwise everything has been a hit or miss. I got oysters and they tasted a tad funky and I got the seafood pasta dish and it did not have much flavor besides the red pepper flakes, which I put in it. Otherwise it tasted very plain and bland and watery which was disappointing since I was excited for it and for $40. The dessert option brown butter cookie just tasted very bland as well seemed like the cookie packs I buy at the grocery store and make at home.

Celebrated a birthday and the birthday guest picked out Saybrook Fish House. She has many…read morerestrictions with her diet and well I am GF myself. Since they opened up we figured why not give it a try since we haven't been in years! I can say it did not disappoint. Service was excellent. Started off by them bringing a big bowl Of salad for the table. We put in our order and they were very accommodating with our allergies and restrictions. They don't have a GF menu but they are good at checking with the chef or telling you what us GF and isn't. They will also give you a nice plate of fresh fruit at the end . All the entrees are pretty big. And whatever you don't finish , even salad / fruit they will give to go containers. They have the Early Bird Specials during the week and weekend ( listed on website it'll specify days , time and menu) . And I must say after the renovations it looks very nice inside, brighter. It's busy for sure! But everyone was happy!

Happy that they reopened after over a year due to the fire. We only had a drink at the bar since…read morewe popped in on our way home. Surprised at the price of the beers - expensive and underwhelmed by the remodel. Will go back again to support them and sit in the dining room and then update my review.

J. Gilbert's in Glastonbury never fails to deliver a five-star evening. The warm, inviting ambiance…read moresets the perfect mood whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for an outstanding meal. The wood-fired steaks are cooked to absolute perfection--tender, rich, and full of incredible smoky flavor. Paired with their signature crab cakes, warm sourdough bread, and top-tier sides like the mac and cheese, every dish hits the mark. The cocktail selection and wine pairings elevate the entire experience.

I think this is the best food I've eaten in CT. I tried a lot of places in my 15 years of visiting…read morethis state and have had some wonderful food, but the flavors and food here are amazing. We gad bread with the smoked butter to start. The smokiness of the butter added good flavor to the sourdough bread. The short rib gnocchi was perfect. Little potato pillows that I couldn't stop eating. The service was wonderful. The server went through the specials and meal service didn't take too long. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on eating here

I had an incredible first lunch at The Charles. I have wanted to go for years, and I have been…read morespecifically eyeing their fish & chips as of late. There wasn't any question going in what I would order. The hostess started things off perfectly and was exceptionally welcoming, setting a relaxing and comfy tone right away. The building has lots of charm. The dining room was beautifully and warmly decorated. They allow the character of the old house to shine. As for the much anticipated fish and chips, they were extremely well executed, and even more delicious. The fries were great, just fairly standard. The other components shined a lot brighter, for example the inclusion of minted peas was extraordinary. The "kitchen sink" remoulade in place of tartar sauce had to be darn good to make up for the omission of the classic, and it was. The coleslaw was also exceptional, creamy but still light. The fish of choice was a cod loin. That was the game changer. I find loin vs filet to make a world of difference. It stays far more moist, has more flavor, and has a much more pleasant texture for me. The breading was light and delicate, too. Every aspect of my experience at The Charles was excellent. I'm extremely anxious to go back. I have heard great things about their salads and appetizers, and they have a beautiful tented front lawn for outdoor dining in the summer I would like to try. Highly, highly recommend a visit. I would say it was one of the busier lunch services I've encountered recently on a weekday, so keep that in mind.

Absolutely divine…read more It has been so long since I've been able to have a crab cake that's gluten free, but at The Charles, their crab cakes are gluten free and lovely. But first, walking into The Charles is a step back into time yet still fresh and intentional. Plenty to look at all around the restaurant. The layout of even the bar is nice with seats by the windows and plenty of TVs playing the games without being disruptive. The building is gorgeous, well kept, and I can see how this restaurant gets packed quickly! But back to the gluten free crab cake. I would have loved some slightly larger chunks of crab, it was the crispy texture on the outside and soft inside that made my heart melt. The cakes sat lightly on an aioli and beside some greens, and each bit was delectable and delicious. Lovely appetizer. I also have the octopus basquaise, and I loved it. The potatoes needed just a smidge more seasoning and were sitting in oil, but I cared not, because it was an oil with Kalamata olives and tart, and how lovely it all was together. The octopus was nicely cooked and tender and not greasy. The potatoes were a lovely vessel, and the aioli was not too overpowering. A delicious fish overall. The service was great, friendly, and you can tell they love their regulars. Everyone was on the move at all times and overall very efficient and kind. Tons of gluten free dishes naturally. I loved coming to The Charles and look forward to coming back later this week to try their actual dishes. But if the entrees are even close to as good as the appetizers, I'm sure it will all be delicious!

We have been coming here for years and the experience is always memorable! Their pizza dough is…read morefermented and the oven leaves the crust fluffy and delish. The menu is always revolving so each visit has something new to try. The outdoor seating is wonderfully set next to a stream and waterfall and the dining room is accented with reclaimed wood and barrels to add to the rustic atmosphere. Our mixed drinks and wine came out quick and were delish! The staff are always warm and have excellent knowledge of the menu. Be sure to make a reservation because seats go quickly! We'll be back!

Delicious HH espresso martini and burger/pizza! Pizza is a very fresh, fluffy round disc of bread…read morewith cheese/pepperoni all in the middle. Upset bc floor all sticky and I'm sticking everywhere. Ugh!

We had such a lovely lunch here today! I wish I remembered our server's name, because she was so…read moresuper friendly and helpful. We got the Korean fried chicken to start - the crispiness was perfect - and the beer battered haddock sandwich to split. It was SO nice that the sandwich arrived in 2 perfect half portions with half portions of fries too! The passionfruit iced tea was amazing. Everything tasted great and sitting outdoors on the patio with a breeze was such a nice way to break up our long drive. We took a walk around Cotton Hollow Preserve afterwards - right next door. I'd definitely return to this lovely restaurant in the future!

We went to this place for Mother's Day brunch, and it was one of the worst experiences I could have…read moreimagined. First off, the ambience of the place is fairly nice though you would not know it from how many of the other patrons choose to attire themselves. If you're looking for a upscale, dining experience, other patrons would suggest this is not the place for you. They started off by attending to put us at the wrong table per our reservation. The table was apparently filled, and they moved us to a different table, which was perfectly fine as it was a nice booth with a window right next to the table. They then gave us several menus from which to choose, which was confusing as there were so many different menus with similar food options, including brunch, menu, a burger, menu, a dinner menu, a Mother's Day, special menu, and the regular menu. There were also two separate drink menus. We started by ordering some drinks and an appetizer of the meat and cheeseboard for the table. We put in our full order at just before 12:59 PM and the meat and cheeseboard came out fairly quick. Overall, it was the best part of our time at the restaurant. With regards to our main meal, we had ordered an eggs, Benedict, a children's pancake and bacon, special, and a steak and eggs meal. That was apparently a mistake as it took them over one hour six minutes before the food hit the table and when it did, it was a mess. The medium rare steak was cooked to a well done with the eggs being extremely messy and not very runny for over easy. The potatoes were dark and charred in places, but we're not crispy by any stretch of the imagination. The Canadian bacon had not been rendered well on the eggs Benedict and one of the two poached eggs clearly had not been poached appropriately. Also, my daughter indicated that the syrup was way too sweet, which was especially surprising as she is someone with a sweet tooth. The pancakes themselves were extremely dense and unfair and served on a plastic tray missing one of the size that was supposed to come with the order. It is clear that the kitchen does not know what they are doing as I was the second person in a row to have issues with the cook temperature on my steak, a problem that appears to carry over to other aspects of the meal as well. At the one hour mark, I've been so frustrated. I had requested to speak with a manager and he was actually the one who brought out the food to our table. There was a good four minute gap between two of the meals being brought out and the third meal, which is what my wife had ordered for her Mother's Day brunch. By the time the eggs Benedict came out, I showed the manager my stake and eggs, and he agreed that it was cooked to a well done rather than the medium rare I had ordered. I had overheard the exact same issue on the next table over where the older woman had not gotten her meal until nearly all seven others at the table had completed their food. At that point, I sent back my steak and indicated I did not want it to be remade as I was done with the place. Shirley, thereafter, I was clear the rest of the family was of the same mind as the meals were a mess and cooked improperly. The manager eventually came over and indicated that he is going to take care of the entire CHUCK which makes sense sense more than 75% of the food ordered had been uneaten or inedible. The service was no better as waiters and waitresses would walk by and failed to refill empty water glasses, even though they would look right at the empty water glass and would have pictures of water in their hand at times. One waitress went to five separate tables around us, including table she was not serving and failed to fill our water, but filled water at other tables. Our waiter was also missing an action for a good portion of the meal. Despite having the meal taken care of, I did leave a small tip for the waiter, though nowhere near what I would have had the service been even somewhat competent. This is a major disappointment as the last experience I had at this restaurant for dinner had been so positive it convinced me to book the place for Mother's Day brunch. I'm not sure if this was a one off situation but I would never recommend a return to this place based on the experience I had this day. What's worse, our reservation appeared to fall between two rushes as we were the second table in the rush that showed up about 10 to 15 minutes after our arrival at the place. As such, our food should've been fairly quick and coming out but others who ordered their food more than 20 minutes after our table received it with no problem. I have to say that the Taco Bell we had as result of this poor food service was Myles and Myles better than the food experience at the restaurant itself.

1. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Everything was fresh and beautifully…read moreprepared! 2. Such a cozy spot with amazing food and friendly staff. Had a great experience from start to finish!

Came here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed the elegant, beautifully decorated main dining…read moreroom. The food was delicious and well-seasoned, with standouts being the calamari, peach summer salad, and short ribs. Our server was also very professional. The only disappointment was being charged for the birthday desserts. While we had requested them in advance, we didn't get to choose and found them average. Given what we spent on dinner and cocktails, I would have appreciated if the dessert had been complimentary.

One of the best seafood markets I've encountered so far in Connecticut. They have a very large…read moreselection of fish- 4 types of salmon!- as well as shellfish and lobsters. Prices are comparable to other places- seafood tends to be expensive. Staff were courteous and helpful. I arrived shortly after they opened but I can imagine that this place can get crowded- especially around the holidays!

Just came here based on a tip from another Yelper. Had to wait until I got back to Manchester to…read moretry them. Welllll.... the whole bellies are a little small, but the quantity and taste are spot on. I'll do like my mum told me and come back when there is a month with the letter 'R' . I wish they had homemade tartar sauce. They only offer the packs. The service was spot on and really friendly. There is even a fish market right there so I ran over to get some fresh salmon. I'll be back in September... hopefully the bellies have grown up by then (lol)

The food and view at River are the reasons to go. The service on a moderately-busy Monday (about…read more5-6 outdoor tables were occupied), however, was subpar. Items were forgotten and we waited a long time for things like tea and salads, though our main dishes came out promptly and were warm.

The only reason I give this restaurant 1 star is that the food tasted good. Otherwise I'd give it…read moreZero stars! Here's a list of what went wrong here: 1. I reserved an outdoor table for 4. When I arrived I was told it would be a 45 minute wait. Basically my reservation was useless. The 2 greeters made no attempt to address this whatsoever and didn't care at all. We decided to wait at the bar 2. The bar was not crowded with a couple of bartenders. We placed our order. The bartender looked like she didn't know what she was doing and greeted us with about as little enthusiasm and happiness as possible. (Maybe she was having a bad day). She didn't seem to know how to mix two drinks; a manhattan and a Negroni. She couldn't answer our question about what gin she had at the bar and just told us to ' look' as she pointed behind her. Then it took about 10 minutes for three drinks to arrive; the poorly made Negroni, a Coors light in the bottle (she never asked if I wanted a glass), the wrong glass of white wine that she had to redo with the correct one, then after 5 more minutes the manhattan arrived, also made poorly. She didn't charge us for that drink due to the delay saying she had to wait to get the vermouth. That's an odd excuse from a bartender. I've been a paid bartender, I know what to expect and she was just horrible. I'm sorry but that's a plain fact. If she worked for me I would have fired her on the spot and took over myself. 3. By this time, about 7:50, we were seated at an outside table. The crowd was dying down but our waitress was less than attentive and certainly not prompt. We have dietary allergies that she promptly noted but did nothing about as she said she would check wth the kitchen about of couple of possible choices we had interest in, but never came back to give us the answer. Now being quite impatient, we ordered anyway based on the menu description. One appetizer could not be eaten because of the allergy. We asked for the wine list, that never arrived, and it was 10 minutes until she came back to the table, but we ordered without it. The waitress seemed like she could care less about how we were doing or how she was performing her job. After dinner, ironically, the manager stopped by to ask how everything was, but we quickly said things were OK only because it would have taken too much time to make note of everything that had gone wrong. By now it was after 9 and my reservation was at 7. We had to leave. Suffice it to say, we won't be back. A sad overall experience indeed. I don't expect this restaurant and or management will be around for long as I have no reason to believe we were the only party to endure this horrible dining experience.

I used to go to Tapas on New Britain Ave in West Hartford frequently. They closed with CoVid. I…read morerediscovered them today in Glastonbury! Hooray! I got a Greek salad with that fabulous herbal dressing, and a cup of soup to go. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of both. The crewperson told me when I picked up my order they were relocating soon to West Hartford. I hope the new spot will have a dining room. I want to buy five bottles of that dressing. Good going now and then.

Great gyros, great sauce, fresh tasting ingredients. Fries were also amazing. They were waffle…read morefries, and surprisingly stayed crunchy even though we got delivery.