The Stomping Ground

What a true Irish pub! Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff!…read more Brussel sprouts were unique and delicious! Sweet savory combo bacon, fig jam, apples and crispy sprouts. The flavors danced on your tongue. Wished we had a few more sprouts. The Cuban Ruben was also a delicious flavor combo. I expected the sandwich to be warm but it was cold. The house made corned beef was perfection (lean, no fat and super flavorful)(wished for a tad more) slaw, fresh homemade pickles all very fresh and delicious! Don't pass on the house made chips, salt & vinegar. These were a delight! We loved it there and will definitely be back. The place had a great crowd and clearly a favorite for many locals. Many local options but this one did not disappoint!

We were staying in the area and found the hare and the hound on Yelp. Then menu looked good and the…read morereviews were good. So we made a reservation and came for dinner. The food was awesome, I definitely recommend the pound town wings. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The staff were friendly and it is a cool place inside. I am not sure if I'll be in this area any time soon, but if I am, I would definitely stop back in.

Fried pickles

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Sign over sidewalk @entrance

The Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub

3.0(176 reviews)

Tried to eat here today. Is this permanently closed ? There were threatening no trespassing signs…read moreposted on the door.

This place needs a fresh review! Here goes. Been here a few times. In spite of sounding like a beer…read moregarden, it is welcoming to all parties from what I have observed. They even had Christmas decor up this last time around. Nice touch! There is a hostess upon entry (typically) who is ready to promptly seat you. Bar, high tops, and standard tables are all available options. I have always felt the service was standard for a relatively busy establishment. Just the right amount of time. They have people working the front of the house, as well as people in the back running food. Efficient! The food has been consistently good. Not outstanding, but nothing to whine about. I will continue to come here on occasion for sure! Recommend and Bon Appetite!

The Crossings menu back

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Good Beer!

Black Dog Bar & Grille

3.9(310 reviews)

2.0 mi

Update. I didn't think my last review was too negative, however a manager still contacted me to…read morediscuss our experience and wanted us to be 100% satisfied. We returned today and had impeccable service. My burger & my Wife's cuban sandwich were both excellent....

BLUF; Really good BBQ meat, meh pizza. I went to Black Dog…read morefor dinner. The staff are all super friendly and the restaurant is very spacious inside. The bench seating was very comfortable, though some of the tabletops were pretty tall and all wood, so maybe not the easiest to sit at for a while. The restaurant has an extensive menu, but when I saw the pitmaster section I knew I had to try some of that. As an appetizer there were potato skins with pulled pork. Wow, these are not the wizened, come from a frozen box, potato skins. These were large, brimming with flavor and cheese. From the pit was brisket and ribs. Each came with corn bread, one with fries, the other with mac and cheese. Corn bread, so good, nice grainy texture, not a baked sugar slurry like you can find elsewhere, up here in the north. The brisket is super tender, doesn't need much sauce because it's packing all that natural and smoke flavor. The ribs are not dainty. You're going to be getting in here with your hands, like proper ribs eating. I'm so unused to that, and it resulted in me bringing half the rack home because a half rack was so filling. The edges of the ribs were dry, but all the interior was pull apart tender and delectable. Again, only needing a touch of their homemade sauce. The fries were robust but still crispy and seasoned well. The mac was the only miss for me. Too toothsome and not much flavor. Because they also do wood fired pizza, I got a cheese with ricotta to go. I'm not sure I ever need their pizza again. The crust was thin but not very crispy except on the cornicione, which had a lot of herbs sprinkled on it. The sauce disappeared, flavor wise, and so did the cheese blend. Side notes - I know everything has gotten crazy expensive, but the prices here took me aback. $16 for three pieces of bacon? Also, the 10% military discount was only applied to my ribs, but nothing else, so I'm happy they have one but it may only be applied to your food and non alcoholic drinks on Tuesdays and Fridays during their specific windows.

One out of 2 Bars

Haddock topped with breadcrumbs

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Bud heavy

Bear Hands Brewing Company

4.6(22 reviews)

Bear Hands Brewery delivers the kind of experience that keeps you planning your next visit before…read moreyou've even left. The space itself is impressive -- open, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed so it never feels cramped, even when it's busy. There's a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it just as easy to hang out with friends as it is to settle in for a quiet pint. The beer selection is genuinely outstanding. Whether you're into crisp lagers, bold IPAs, or something more experimental, there's always something worth trying, and the staff knows their stuff if you want a recommendation. There's always a wide range of styles on tap, and everything feels well‑crafted and intentional. It's the kind of place where trying a flight is almost mandatory because there are too many good options to pick just one. And the food... the pretzels are absolute must‑haves. It is soft, warm, and perfectly salted, and the bites are the ideal pairing for a flight -- simple, delicious, and exactly what you want with good beer. A great atmosphere, fantastic brews, and snacks that hit the spot. Bear Hands Brewery nails it.

Love how it looks inside and the bar is inviting. The food is overpriced for what you get. I'd…read moreonly go back for an adult beverage, not the food.

Citra-Saurus Double IPA and the clearer drink is the Apple Cider Donut Hard Cider.

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Outdoor seating area on the side of the building.

Blackstone Putnam

3.1(22 reviews)

Black Stone in Putnam solves the problem of wanting to try everything. They do flights... and not…read morejust for drinks food flights Started with the deviled egg flight (the shrimp one was hands down my favorite). Then came the shrimp flight: bacon-wrapped shrimp with maple glaze, garlic butter shrimp, and bang bang shrimp. The fried shrimp sealed the deal. And then... steak time The ribeye with garlic butter and perfectly mashed potatoes? Absolute perfection. Everything was cooked just right and seasoned on point. This spot is a must-try, and they've got other locations too, so there's no excuse. Service was quick & the restaurant was small but cozy perfect for a date night. Or just out with friends. #BlackStonePutnam #FoodFlights #MustTryEats #ShrimpLovers #RibeyeSteak #FoodieFinds #EatLocal #ConnecticutEats #FoodReel #GoodEatsOnly #goodwatsinct

I've been to this small restaurant, with an interior I can best describe as bohemian, a couple…read moretimes. Whether it's very busy or mostly empty, the service is a little slow and the music is so loud you have trouble communicating with anyone you may be there with. At least when you do get service everyone is very friendly. The menu concept is that everything is in flights, so you're choosing three from usually four options. You can choose the same thing twice, or get anything stand-alone. My experience was that at least one of the options was subpar, either being dry or bland. Also, on the slider flight, I requested no raw onions on the one slider and they didn't put the grilled onions on the other burger either. However, while this is reading negative, I will say that the rest of the food is great and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more options I haven't gotten to yet. They have outdoor seating, which may be quieter but wasn't available in December when I went. I think it's worth a try, but since it is small it may be full when you go, and I wouldn't recommend a large group without a reservation.

Vegan Flight and Margarita Flight

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Exterior from parking lot

The Quarterback Club

2.4(37 reviews)

0.2 mi

My wife and I are visiting from Colorado. We wanted good pizza. We tried Jimmys in Dudley, not my…read morestyle of pizza. Our friends recommended Quarterback club. Very first thing I noticed was that the sign was absolutely ridiculously faded. We actually drove right by it the first time trying to find the place. If the owners trying to hide his establishment from customers, he's doing an excellent job with that sign. We sat down, the waitress didn't seem very enthused to help us on a Labor Day. I think that my pizza crust had more personality than our waitress did. She kind of warmed up towards the end, when it was time to get the bill, and we needed to decide what to tip. When it comes to the actual pizza... I think it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS PIZZA. Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time. This being said, after i ate, I walked into the bathroom to wash my hands, it was an absolute nightmare. This bathroom had clearly not been cleaned in a while. Gross toilet seat, with fecal matter and toilet paper stuck to it. The sight of this makes me a little worried, because this will probably be the similar condition of the kitchen. This place would probably get five stars from more people if they did a couple things: 1. Employ staff that seems enthusiastic about their job and makes the customers feel welcome. 2. Clean your damn bathrooms. 3. Invest in a sign out front that people can actually see from the street. 4. (This one probably doesn't matter) but I think the whole quarterback theme for a pizza place is really stupid. And the name is pretty stupid as well. This being said, I probably will return and bring some other people. And we will give it a second chance. Don't let me down Quarterback Sneak Club or whatever the hell you're called.

Might be better off stopping at subway. The pizza had an…read moreunusual "dirty dishwater" smell to it.

Shamrock Martini

Tito's and Redbull

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Cobb Salad

Elizabeths Farmhouse

4.3(323 reviews)

0.2 mi

What a cute little hidden gem! We stopped in for a lunch date in December. The drinks were…read moreexcellent and the food was great. The atmosphere is really cute. Highly recommend!

This is a small eatery (I counted max 39 seats between tables and the bar) with difficult parking…read more I was able to get a spot right in front b because I went to lunch, but the parking lot has signs saying it is for employees of the wood shop next door, and no trespassing in the lot across the street, so I think street parking is the only option? Service is great, very attentive and friendly. The food is what earns this three stars. I tried a stuffie, German onion soup, a Farmhouse burger, and a key lime Mason jar. The stuffie was a little small, and most of the flavor was imparted by the ham and the squeeze of lemon. The German onion soup, I'm not sure why it was German except to not be French? Outside the name difference, the onions were way too large, and there was a total lack of flavor going on in the soup. The crock was very large too. The burger and fries looked pretty good, and I enjoyed the flavors here. The fries were rough hewn, so there was good crispness from all the edges. The toppings of the burger, and the bun, were also hearty. Unfortunately, my medium rare burger was more like raw meat with surface browning. I'm a big fan of rare steak, but ground beef needs a little more cooking. Also, the house made ketchup is really more of a marinara sauce. If I'd ended up eating more of my plate before they took it away to re-fire the burger, I would have asked to replace the ketchup. The key lime Mason jar was e everything you want to wrap up a meal. Great flavor, lightness, citrus. I did have to bring most of it home but, unlike the burger they brought back in a box, I'm excited to get back into the key lime. From an accessibility stand point, there is no ramp to get in nor handicap parking, so the evidently don't want your business. Once you're in, there are some seats you could get in, but if this place were full it would be difficult to navigate for anyone. The bathroom is a single room, but very spacious and nice. So, mixed bag for access. Your mileage may vary, but I'm not racing to return.

Dining Room

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Cute plates for apps!

Montana Nights Axe Throwing

2.5(4 reviews)

1.8 mi

Montana Nights is a good place to go for axe throwing outings & birthday parties, food, and drinks…read more They have several locations in CT including this location in Putnam in the Stop & Shop/Runnings Plaza, just east of I-395 Exit 47. This spacious venue features several axe throwing competition stalls along the right side and back of the space, a full service bar with seating & TVs featuring a selection of draft beers, bottle/can beers, hard ciders/teas, seltzers, liquor, and mixed drinks, Woodfella's Pizza & Wings counter, arcade games, and digital jukebox. If you & your group are here for the axe throwing, an "axe-pert" will accompany you and guide you as you are competing, so no worries. When you are done axe throwing (or before), go enjoy some tasty pizza and refreshing frosty beverages with table seating spread throughout the place. They also offer drink happy hours (Tue-Thu 4pm-6pm) with $3 Domestic and $5 Well Drinks.

The worst experience of my life Had to stand in line for…read morehalf an hour just to get a drink I will never ever go back!!!!

Full cocktail Bar and beer

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Grill37

3.6(154 reviews)

2.8 mi

Went to their annual Thanksgiving buffet and was not disappointed. Besides the standard…read moreThanksgiving fare, they also offer a wonderful beef dish, and seafood as well! You can go up as many times as you like. (or can) I made three trips: one for each entree. There are very few restaurants in the area that offer this convenience and is also the most reasonable. My hats off to them for doing this for people that are no longer able to prepare such a large meal, or just simply too busy. See you next year! And I won't forget the tip next time.

Food is always hot and well prepared. Menu has a good selection without being overwhelming. Nice…read moreatmosphere!

Filet Mignon

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Homefries seemed like frozen potatoes and very greasy

Starlite

4.9(21 reviews)

12.9 mi

Just passing through town, had a super quirky, fun, memorable experience here. If memory serves the…read morebartender was on roller skates and there was a zombie mannequin sitting beside us at the bar ‍

Great staff, this is a local bar with personality. Don't expect top shelf options just top shelf…read moreservice.