I had long enjoyed this spot in its prior life as a restaurant. A delightfully rustic and comfortable setting. This last experience is my first visit since it's transformation to an event venue. The above noted qualities about place certainly remain. And it had a nice dance floor and setting for a DJ we had brought in for the event. It was a fun event. But the food and service seemed to be a bit meager in its presentation and quality and availability and the event was curtailed early (supposedly because of misunderstanding ) and so in my judgement these factors took away from the overall experience. read more

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0 stars. Please see my email to see everywhere they failed on my wedding. They also didn't even have the decency to respond, or apologize, instead they are trying to dispute my reviews on other platforms. Brides deserve to know this is how the spinning wheel treats their customers. The owner said he didn't care about negative reviews, yet now they're trying to dispute? Nice try. Here's another one. Learn to treat your PAYING customers better and with respect. Ps if you don't want your guest to be cut off an hour into your reception, don't have a wedding here read more

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Where do I even begin to review The Spinning Wheel, and the staff there? My husband and I are beyond pleased with how absolutely seamless planning a wedding was at the Spinning Wheel. Katelyn was THE BEST, she answered all of our questions, was patient, kind, and beyond helpful planning every detail of our wedding. She is not only a professional, she was amazing helping us create our vision. The servers and bartenders were like nicest people, they were warm, attentive, and truly kind. Katelyn truly made all of our stress melt away. She was always there to help, always there giving us suggestions and ideas, and helped us even find a rehearsal dinner space nearby. The actual facilities of the venue are incredible. From the rustic fireplace to the very very very cool sitting area with the turtle ottoman, everything felt magical. Our ceremony and cocktail hour in the outdoor space was something out of a fairy tale. Everything was clean and beautiful. The venue is designed in a way that your guests don't feel crowded there is plenty of space to move around, dance and have a great time. Ok now the important part! THE FOOD. Now I am not just saying this because it was my wedding, but holy crap! The food! The passed apps were delicious, warm, and everyone was able to get some without having to look for them. The actual dinner service was brilliant. The food was fresh, hot, and used whole good ingredients that made the food all that better. Everyone who we have spoken to that attended our wedding was in awe of how good the food was! All in all, picking the Spinning Wheel was the best decision my husband and I made. The staff made our day so special and I wanted to sing their praises. Katelyn should teach a class in wedding planning because she was perfect! I don't even have other words to describe her attention to detail and kindness. Even the next day following the wedding my Husband and I were heading back to the venue to collect our decorations and personal items, Katelyn had them all packed up already. I mean, the sheer relaxation that sets in the day after a wedding to not have to worry about anything...priceless. One last thing, The Spinning Wheel was 100000% LGBTQIA+ friendly. As a Gay man it was really nice being comfortable and safe at a venue and staff. Seriously Katelyn, thank you so much for all of the hard work and patience you put into our wedding. You made our special day magical and for that we will always be thankful read more

0 rating. First and last time going there. Wedding guests of 125 and they open 1 bar which had lines all night. Never ever did I attend a wedding where the bartender was cutting people off after a drink! Drinks were watered down; owner totally unprofessional and combative. read more

Perhaps they should go back to a restaurant because they are terrible as a wedding venue. They do not know how to handle large crowds at one time. The owner is very rude and unprofessional. Most staff is young and inexperienced. DO NOT PLAN YOUR EVENT HERE!!! read more

Spinning wheel has closed unfortunately Apparently will be for venues only Not sure why they have not updated this read more

Get the potato appetizer. Cannonballs. Amaaaazing. We drive an hour for lunch there! Thai chicken poppers are also exceptional. Crayons and paper to color on the table. Great staff who's friendly and nice. Their salads are just fabulous. My favorite is the summer salad with steak. Yum. read more

I really like the atmosphere at spinning wheel. I haven't been here in a while but I used to go all the time. It offers a beautiful quaint atmosphere in a lovely rustic setting. The last time I was here I got their clam chowder which was delicious followed by some pizza which I didn't like too much honestly but as it was the first time I ordered something there that I didn't like I would still rate them a four. I mean anybody can have an off day. I am glad to see they're still around and would recommend them because they're beautiful and I've always enjoyed myself here. I think you will too. read more

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Last Friday I experienced a decision made by Chef that defies all logic I ordered there Cobb salad Cobb salad's traditionally come with chicken I wanted to increase my protein and so on the menu that I have attached to this post the option to add or substitute at an additional cost I asked the waitress to add shrimp to my salad her response was the kitchen doesn't like to do that but she would ask the chef it was to my dismay that her response when she came back to the table is the chef would not add a second protein to my salad? I understand in some circumstances where kitchens cannot remove something from the dish that may be prepared in advance however the addition or subtraction of chicken shrimp salmon which is clearly marked on the menu to begin with anrequest made by a patron who is spending good money to dine at a location when there are so many other choices perplexes me to no end. I am a culinary graduate I ran restaurants in New York City and was also executive chef I would never do this to somebody and for that I will never step foot back at the spinning wheel! FYI read more

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This place is our go to restaurant in the area. The menu is great, I love the bacon and Brussels sprouts and the burger particularly, and there are lots of options for kids. I especially love sitting near the fire place in winter, it's so cozy! Each time we have eaten here the service has been extremely friendly. My only suggestion is that I would advise not sitting near the bar if you want a quieter dinner. read more

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DO NOT HAVE ANY EVENTS HERE. The spinning wheel was totally out of line at my sisters wedding. She had 125 guests, drink line was about 30 minutes long, they had a young boy making the drinks. Then after maybe 2 hours being there they started to cut people off (mind you, we were not drinking crazy because the line took forever and no one drove to the venue) the bartender ADMITTED to me that she was watering down drinks and not putting enough alcohol in each drink. We spoke to the owner and he was so unprofessional and outright RUDE. Once we questioned the age of the young bartender, they took him off service (suspicious ) to end the all, they put up at sign at 9pm to let us know the bar was closed. NO warning, NOTHING. Also, we went for cocktail hour, they played music off a iPad/ 1 speaker and locked everyone out of the room. I had left my purse and phone in there and was not allowed to get it for over a HOUR. This place is a DISGRACE. I feel so bad for any bride and groom. read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. From the minute we entered we were made to feel at home. The restaurant is very nice, they don't over do it with art and decorations but has a very clean rustic style to it. For starters I had the butternut squash soup and my girlfriend had the New England Clam Chowder. Both were absolutely delicious. Personally I love my soup to be on the thicker side and this one did not disappoint. It was perfect! The New England Clam Chowder was just as good. For our entrees I had the New York Strip which was served with asparagus and fries. The cut was very good but the temperature was just a bit off but I was ok with it. My girlfriend had the Shepherds pie and she totally loved it. We usually don't do dessert but this time we did, we ordered the hot pecan brownie a la mode and was very pleased with it. Overall we were totally impressed with this place and will definitely come back to try other items from the menu. read more

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Still love this place but it's closed and only open for private events. Maybe someday it will reopen again. read more

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This is our first visit to the Spinning Wheel, though we had been meaning to try this place for a long while now. First off, Kudos to the excellent waitress who waited on us. I forgot her name, but she was excellent at her job, and didn't forget the cutlery or the order or the requests we'd made. She also checked in on us twice during the meal and took care of our cheque swiftly, despite the restaurant being full. It has been a long while having such perfect service, i actually forgot how good it felt! Wow! We thought to return to do a birthday dinner here, because the menu has a wide range and variety of foods for all ages and all types. Including for us vegans and vegetarians. I was very happy with our choices. The prices were also very reasonable for the service and the food they provided. It was an excellent meal, and they really were easy on the salt. Such a wonderful change from all the other places and localities that tend to make the food so salty, it is all one can taste. So, I am really pleased with our first visit, and look forward to returning with friends. Great job, folks! read more

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Cannonballs nachos and fantastic beer on tap! This is an amazing setting! Very quaint, classic quiet New England setting with a tremendous selection of beer, great service and decent food! Love, love love this place! read more

Closed except for events. Too bad covid shut the place,,, the area needed an alternative to the roadhole.

Held a bridal shower here...Katlyn and her staff were professional, helpful and the day was lovely. We had use of the banquet room, patio and gardens - it was perfect! From planning back in cold January until final details this summer, everything exceeded our expectations! Thank you! read more

We really like this place. It is not really near anything but since we live a few miles away it is convenient for us. The staff are always polite, friendly and helpful. The specials always add to an already nice menu. The building is really nicely renovated, clean and roomy. The bar has a couple of nice sized TVs. We did our regular appetizer the cannonballs which is like 7 small backed potato. They were as always - great. Last night 3 of the 4 of us had pizza - odd because we have been there several times and none of us had ever gotten one. Chicken and bacon, goat cheese and sausage, arugula salad - all the pizzas were really good. Not super thin crust with a nice bite and crunch on it. Sauces were all good as were the cheeses and toppings. Our 4th dish was the shepherds pie made with short ribs. Wow that is a fantastic dish. It is one of our regulars. No room for desert this time. If you are in the neighborhood this is definitely worth a stop. read more

So yummy! Such nice staff and service. Love it! I've tried the duck and salmon. Butternut squash soup was excellent. Brussel sprouts are so memorable. read more

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LOVE this place! We have been going to Spinning Wheel for years and often celebrate special occasions here. This place gets it right every time, great customer service, great food and great atmosphere. Spinning wheel has a rustic feel and I love sitting by the fire place. We have spoken to the manager several times and he always remembers us, he is a really friendly guy. We will keep coming back! read more

Great, one-of-a-kind restaurant in this tiny neighborhood. As Cliff B. described, it really feels authentic but also cozy and clean. The bread basket is always full! The beer and wine list is really impressive, one of the best in a 50 mile radius. I love that it's a great spot for families, but 20- and 30-somethings can gather and feel like they're doing something cool, too. Salads are abundant. The burgers are juicy. High, high recommend. read more

Beautiful spot. Food and ambiance totally on the mark. Shepard's pie was VERY salty, my only criticism. Otherwise I would definitely recommend it. read more

This is a great, local small place that has great food. The lobster mac and cheese is so good! The wait is a little long, especially on a busy day. 4 out of 5 stars, I like it. read more

I purchased the family sized meal for our Thanksgiving and it is fantastic. Fresh, quality ingredients, cooked and packed perfectly for take home, we are very pleased. Good sized portions too, I bought some extra sides just in case, but they definitely were not needed. We have enough good the get us through the weekend. read more

Sad! In one sentence: A shadow of its former reputation and self. My wife took me out on a weekday evening for my birthday dinner. We dined in a room adjacent to a noisy bar that appears to be the watering hole for those traveling home on busy Route 59. Back in the day, (1960's) when my parents celebrated a special occasion, the Spinning Wheel was the destination of choice for fine dining. Times have changed and the place appears to have not only changed hands several times but so has the decor. It's a grubby pub atmosphere with old tables covered with brown paper and ancient seats which must have been found at a flea market. I ordered Shepherd's Pie. Braised meat with few peas and carrots. At least the covering of mashed potatoes was good. As a frequent patron of English Pubs when visiting the UK, I would comment that an English pub chef would be crying in his ale if he witnessed what was served. My wife ordered a salmon dish which was OK but nothing exceptional. Did not order dessert so I can not comment on that experience The service was OK but we will not be back. There are better places in the area. read more

Whoa expensive. Fish and chips are perfection. Not joking. Wings are good. Pizzas are BAD. Kinda shocked. How?? No one has told you this? It's a very pretty restaurant with nice staff. I can just rate on what i've eaten having visited 4 times plus the prices. read more

Very good food, I had a nice omelette and my wife's burger was decent. The service is pleasant, attentive and the wait time was acceptable. However, I was shocked by the price of the IPA on tab ($8) and did not like at all the $14.95 for the omelette ($10.95 for the eggs, anything else extra). Sounds like golden eggs to me, I'll pass in the future. read more

A special Thanks to the Spinning Wheel. Yesterday my son was married at the Spinning Wheel and it could not have been a better choice of a venue. Once again after four amazing events the special attention and the food and service were outstanding. This family owned business makes sure you are always satisfied. A special thank you to Chris the owner. You have made every occasion the most memorable. Food was five star service also was unbelievable. I only wish I had more events to schedule as all of our guest rave about this quintessential New England Gem. Thanks so much the Spinning Wheel. Can't wait to schedule our Next Special Occasion Thanks Again for your Beautiful service Nick Burriesci. read more

Have been back for Family Meals several time during Covid. Home-cooking at its best. MORE than enough for 4 people--dont skip the desserts...choc chip cookie & ice cream were amazing. Thank you Spinning Wheel. read more

Disappointed. Ordered a large pizza 1/2 marinara and 1/2 cheese. We live close by and the pizza was barely warm... and not sure what happened to the marinara? Paid $20, and thought to try something new... I'll stick to Tootzy Patza Pizzeria! read more

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I became a vegetarian about 6 months ago. Try the Hipster sandwich - a black bean/brown rice patty with roasted pepper..... It is way better than a burger. Sub out the fries for salad - nice! read more

Went to The Spinning Wheel yesterday for lunch with my family to celebrate my moms birthday (15 of us). Food and service was EXCEPTIONAL!! Loved the Brussel Sprouts and Butternut squash soup!! read more

My husband and I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday around 3:00. There are several rooms in the farm house (a larger modern room, a bar and a cozy fire placed dark paneled room) Unlike other reviewers which mentioned poor service, our service was excellent! We were seated immediately without a reservation in the rustic fire place room. (It was winter so no outside seating). I only wish we could have seen the lovely fire better but another table blocked it but it was still a cozy room. The Bloody Mary was very good and reasonably priced. My husband ordered the hamburger which was cooked perfectly. I ordered a salad with tuna tartare and pignoli nuts. The tuna was excellent but the pignoli nuts over powered the salad and may have been slightly stale. Portions are very good. Prices what you expect for Fairfield County. If you are in that area, it's a nice option. read more

Delightful restaurant with a beautiful interior, diverse menu with many vegan options. The food and service were both great and the ambience quite enjoyable. read more

The Spinning Wheel is our favorite place to visit in the Fairfield, Easton, Redding area for dinner and drinks. Fantastic food and great service is always provided. My wife and I love going to happy hour at the bar and also getting appetizers to kick start the weekend. read more

A charming place with great food. I had the pan seared scallops which are normally served with a white chocolate and sherry cream sauce. I've heard it's wonderful but I don't like chocolate so I asked for no sauce. The scallops were perfectly seared and I know scallops. Can't remember when I've had better. My husband decided on the Cobb Salad which was beautifully presented and he tells me he enjoyed every bite. We split the apple crumb dessert and it's to die for. We had to wait a few extra minutes for it and it was explained that each one is made to order. Well worth the wait. Large enough that 3 people could split it and it would still be a lot. Great cocktails, they had all the right liquors. Awesome beer menu including delicious artisan beers. Place is spotlessly clean. Service is attentive and friendly. We were very very pleased overall. This is our new favorite place. If I want to impress anyone with food, ambiance, and New England charm, I will take them to The Spinning Wheel. read more

Have been to the Spinning Wheel Inn twice now; once for sunday brunch and once for dinner. Both times my family and I were very impressed with the overall experience. The decor is impeccable; the new owners have really embraced the heritage of the building and have restored it with the charm of Redding in mind. At brunch we were met with a fantastic spread, and some members of my party particularly enjoyed the bottomless mimosas (thanks mom) and bottomless bloody marys (in-laws! Yesss) that come as an option. Note to self: come back with someone to drive me. The dinner we had on the patio a few weeks couldn't be beat. The meatloaf is particularly tasty, and the sea bass was cooked to perfection. It was about 70f out, cloudless sky - epic! Final thought on the staff - they seem to be mostly local kids. While they're not highly trained Manhattan caliber waitstaff, I think it's awesome that the new owners hired local. This restaurant is certainly a gem for Redding and my family and I will surely be back for many more occasions. read more

Best restaurant in Redding. Super fun and great food. Over the holidays they do a Christmas show, they have live music on the weekends and the food is all around delicious with many options. read more

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WORST SERVICE EVER. Went in there at 1:20 for a beer and fries and ended up waiting 40 minutes and nothing came out so ended up having to cancel the order and leave. read more

After driving by this place for months, I finally decided to stop in. The setting is New England chic and inviting as was the staff. I ordered the mac and cheese and was not disappointed. I'll be back to try more the next time I get hungry on my way home. The bonus was the excellent music selection. read more