Came here on a Saturday with a large group around 11:30. They were able to seat us immediately and let us know with a larger group it would be a little longer of a wait. They brought out complimentary popcorn which was delicious. Service was good. I felt a little bad for our waitress because she seemed a little stressed with a larger group but she did a great job. She was able to do individual checks for everyone which was very nice. The menu has a variety of regular bar food. I just ordered the French onion soup and thought it was good. Very cheesy and warm. Wish the broth had a little more flavor. The food did take a decent amount of time to come out about 45 minutes. Overall nice they were able to accommodate all of us. read more

The Spot Cafe - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

The advertised prime rib special on Friday and Saturday I was a bit underwhelmed by. No upcharge for onion rings as a side! That being said. It was superb before, and it's a great local restaurant that I always look forward coming to. read more

The Spot Cafe - Friday prime rib special done medium. - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

My Scallop Casserole was SO delicious that I never stopped eating to take any pictures‼. Now, THAT's saying something! Service was outstanding and -well the food was too good to notice ANYTHING else. Unfortunately I've been told that it has been taken off the menu- relayed to me by a credible source who, like me, refuses to patronize a place that has removed his favorite dish of ALL time, anywhere. Too bad for all involved... I'm curious about what it might take to bring it back ?!? Hmmmm vs Mmmm read more

The Spot Cafe - My pal Celebrating his 90th after enjoying his Scallop casserole(which , sadly, is no longer available. - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Wow. The Spot is new and greatly improved. BEST Reuben sandwich- the corned beef is tender and freshly made (you can taste the marinade slightly). The bread is thick and crunchy but not greasy. The onion rings are fresh and delicious as was the burger - made with fresh meat. Thank goodness we have a place to come back to. read more

The Spot Cafe - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

We have been here 10 times since the ownership changed and have not had a bad meal! Onion soup, teriyaki pork chop, apple cheddar salad, chicken Alfredo pasta are just a few of the dishes we had. Soooooo Gooood! The dishes are large so be prepared to take some home. Our server Kendra is always friendly and quick. It's getting busier so call if you have a large party. read more

We came by for wings and one beer. Service was pleasant and fast. I liked that the waitress kept checking in with us. Wings were ok flavor wise. The beer was cold enough and they had a great selection. There is plenty of parking space. read more

The Spot Cafe - Beer - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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I wish manager would return calls. Was overcharged on a credit card and had to file dispute with credit card instead of handling it over phone with restaurant. My credit card company refunded me 10 days later after they saw an incorrect inflated tip amount of 10x my original. No one contacted me back from here to take care of it or apologize. read more

Came in at lunch for​ the burrito bowl. No longer on the menu - discontinued under new managment (?) So pear salad. It was so so, not bad and plenty of it; nor did they scrimp on cranberries, walnuts or gorgonzolla, but not really worth the $14 price plus $6 to add one piece of grilled chicken. $4 coffee (tepid) but the waitress did bring a refill. Wow! Waitress was pleasant and​ polite but food was slow to come​. A lot of excuses about being under new management, almost apologetically. (But still serving drinks in a screw-top jar, which was never cute.) One odd thing: the fork was 'short.' I may stop in again... read more

Been here a half dozen times now. Super perfect neighborhood bar. Great tap selection. Food is consistently on-point. On a particular gloomy day, the crock of chili was "spot" on. read more

The Spot Cafe - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

The overall environment here is warm and welcoming. Came here as a large group and loved it! Service was fast despite our large group, great beers on draft and the food was great! A little overcooked in the burger and the grilled cheese but still delicious. Can't wait to come here again! read more

The Spot Cafe - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Great service. But was not a fan of the replacement for the mozzarella sticks. Bring back the mozzarella sticks. Chicken wasn't as good as it used to be and blue cheese dressing is different, no chunks like there used to be. Disappointed, this used to be my favorite place. read more

The food service was to slow. The burger was not good and NO CHERRIES in my Shirley temple. waittress was realy nice

This place is fine, that's it. Fine. The servers and hostesses were very freindly and pleasant but glasses were empty there were two napkins for three people. The food was fine, bacon cheesburger was over cooked and dry but tasted fine. The onion rings and fries were over cooked. But the fried pickles were super good, I will go back to try other menu items but the cheeseburger done. read more

I stopped in with my family for dinner on Friday night. Our server, Emily, was exceptional. Had a few concerns about food allergies, but she took great care to make sure everything came out right. Our first time here and we'll definitely be back! read more

so disappointed:/ This place is okay, been several times in person and it's nothing to rave about but they do have an extensive menu. The service is mediocre. The last time I ordered delivery, we had two burgers that were raw. Literally had to take it apart and cook it longer, no joke. So ordering today I was unsure. I ordered a chicken caesar wrap, sub a cup of soup side and a side salad. Firstly, they have no tamper evident packaging or tape, etc. So I was nervous to eat if I'm being honest! I didn't receive my salad, and when I tell you I had ONE SPOONFUL of soup please know I am not exaggerating. So disappointing. Will not be back :( read more

So we bought into the hype when we moved here, everyone talked about this place so we tried it out. Drink variety is pretty great. Food was good but felt like it was lacking some seasoning. If you enjoy having safe food options, not being adventurous, and like consistency then this place is perfect for you. But, if you enjoy some spice in life or something that will "wow" you then this isn't the place. read more

Great tasting food at reasonable prices and fast great service. Have had several items on the menu and have never been disappointed.

We ordered food via Door Dash. I had the baked stuffed cod, my daughter had the pasta carbonara and my husband had the French dip sandwich. Everything was pretty good. Portion sizes were pretty good. The sandwich was a little small but otherwise tasty. Will definitely be going back. read more

Nice little spot, great out door seating and service. The food was good. Vegetarian options are available. Next time I'll bring my dog. read more

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This restaurant is a family friendly place and also has a bar and outdoor seating. It is a casual place. Many choices on the menu for everyone's palate. Recently, I ordered takeout for the BAMA Miami football game! We had two orders of Buffalo wings. They came via grub hub which was also good service btw! The wings were large, still warm and came with ample bleu cheese dressing and celery. The second time we ordered burgers and they were tasty, cooked perfectly and also came warm. We have gone to this restaurant for years and it still fits the bill! read more

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Pretty disappointed! I hadn't been in here a few years, but had enjoyed this place quite often when stationed in Groton. Today we got seated. After about ten minutes, waitress "Taylor" came over to get drink and appetizer order. it came quickly. Then 20 minutes and no server had come to take the rest of our food over. When she finally did come over again, I told her we were about to just ask for the check bc of the wait. She replied with "ok" and walked away, then had the hostess bring over our check for the drinks and wings. There was apology for the delay and no attemoy to remedy anything with us. Very disappointed as I frequented this place often when I lived in Groton. read more

Food was pretty good but could be better but the service was amazing loved our waitress the ambience is great amazing tho!

I've lived in this area for a while but for some reason never stopped by The Spot before this week. Wow, do I regret that! I was very pleased by my whole experience there. Ordered the fried Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and they were absolutely incredible. For dinner, I ordered the Seafood Ala Vodka - a summer special. I have to say, that was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while! I wish that could stay on the menu permanently so I can come back and have it again! And, for dessert, I ordered the chocolate cake which was delicious. Everyone else I was with that night enjoyed their meals as well. The staff was friendly and the service was great. The tables were nicely spaced out for social distancing. I will definitely be back! read more

The Spot Cafe - Seafood Ala Vodka - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Food was amazing! We got fish and chips and fried oysters, clam chowder, a side Caesar salad, and side of squash. Everything was delicious. Prices were very reasonable. The service was extremely friendly. read more

Let me just say WOW! The burrito bowl is absolutely out of this world. Ingredients are fresh and the flavors are insane. My husband got the fish and chips and absolutely loved the tartar sauce. I love the spot and would highly recommend.! read more

Oriental Chicken Bowl- seasonal special. Embarrassingly small portion...chicken was very dry- all 6 chunks of it! They also automatically add a tip when you use their online ordering system... Will not be returning, which is a shame because I am in this area a lot for work read more

The Spot Cafe - Oriental Chicken Bowl- seasonal special. Embarrassingly small portion...chicken was very dry- all 6 chunks of it! - New American Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

The sweetest and most efficient waitress ever and I'm sorry we didn't get her name. A great meal that was as close to perfection as you could ask for-Chicken Carbonara to die for!! A great balance of pasta, Asiago cream sauce, lean chicken bites, bacon and scallions fit for a king! We enjoyed quick and efficient service, ready with refills, mega napkins and a smile on our faces. The interior of the Spot is downright spotless; warm wood and gleaming tables, genuine greetings and the invitation to come again! We will! read more

The prices are very reasonable. They have a huge, somewhat circular, bar which is very welcoming. My husband and I went for a late afternoon light bite. We just had some soup, chili and shared an appetizer, but everything that we had was delicious. I have never seen this parking lot empty at any time of the day so clearly it's community favorite. read more

Amazing service and would recommend to anyone. Also the food is impeccable. And the ambiance is so welcoming.

Always an amazing experience. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing, even reheated (which isn't a day to pull off).

Great food at good prices and fast service. Try the burrito bowl. Sandwiches are good. Salads are good. Fast takeout. read more

Awesome service! "Jenny" was very attentive, even though the place was packed. Id say she managed to make a round to us about every 7-10 min. The food was delicious. Had the stuffed baked cod! read more

Passing through the town and stopped for a bite. Service was great. Food was great. Will definitely be coming again if i'm nearby. Very nice beer selection and Truly on draught. My boyfriend got the Mojito Burrito with Chips and Queso and I got the NY Strip with Sweet Fries and Mac and Cheese. Side note: Queso gives me Moes Queso vibes read more

I order takeout from here frequently and it is very rare that everything is in the bag. Missing side or missing dressing or both. I am not sure why I bother reordering but the food is pretty good. read more

The brightest on the scorching Groton nightlife scene? It can't be any place other than The Spot! If you want to get in the door at this "see and be seen" nightspot, you'll have to open it yourself because there isn't a bouncer! When you're deciding where to party til dawn, this place will definitely hit the spot! Seriously, they have a decent beer selection with surprisingly good options from regional breweries. There are plenty of booths, tables and a nice patio area. I just had beer so can't comment on food. Service was....leisurely but I thought the lady bartenders were nice. read more

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Ate here with my friend back in April 2022 and I must say the food was great the waitress was extremely nice

The Spot was a great place to stop for our family visit in town. They have a variety of foods and beverages- yes it's a bar. Several games were playing on the TVs yet the noise level wasnt so loud you couldn't hear the members of my family at the table. They have a kids menu at every seat, just turn over the placemat and we all played. Food was great too! French onion soup, stuffed shrimp and more! read more

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Ok update here. Not sure if you get to see the old update about being flavorless, but as it turned out I did have Covid. So, to be fair to the spot, I am changing my review. Unfortunately, I can't really tell you whether my Cuban was any good at all or not. read more

Let me start with saying that our waitress was very good. I wouldn't say excellent because I think they, like many places today, are understaffed so we had to wait for service. But when she came, she was friendly, attentive and got our order right. The Spot is not what it used to be. A typical noisy local bar, it used to be a great "spot" to go for happy hour or a burger. It was always busy. Not so much last night. Noisy but not busy. The Spot was never a top end restaurant but their food was consistent and pretty tasty. Their calamari used to be in the top three that I ever had and now it isn't even on the menu. The queso had good flavor but like the white gravy for the chicken it was very pasty like it come out if I can - and had barely been heated. Other people at my table had fried fish and steak, neither looked very good. The steak was thin and cooked medium well, even though it was ordered medium rare. And the fish was also thin looking with a very dark crusty batter. It looked a little greasy and not appetizing. But, my biggest complaint was that I found a long hair in my hamburger. At first I thought it was mine that somehow got into my mouth while I was eating my burger. But then I found another and another and another. Then once in the car and on the way home, someone told me they never wanted to go back because they found hairs in their hamburger. So it wasn't just me! Gross! Needless to say, the next time I will be going to Sneekers not The Spot. Hopefully it hasn't changed as much. read more

I love the Spot - the food is always so good. Today I had lunch at the bar and chose scallops with lobster sauce over linguine. The scallops were abundant as were the slices of zucchini, and the pieces of garlic bread placed on top were divine. The service is excellent. Try this place! read more