Right next to the Warner Theater sits a Restaurant with a unique hole in the wall speakeasy…read moreentrance and section. Sasso's jumped into the speakeasy side of bar life and it was a very fun and cozy experience! Our suite was so far back from the bar and other tables it felt like we were truly the only ones in there with good privacy! The lounge is beautifully designed, unique while also still feeling warm and cozy. The Bartenders are phenomenal and very attentive. Great food and great service is all i need to entice me to come back! Uniqueness and originality is definitely a plus!

Had such a great night at The Franklin Lounge. The ambiance is intimate and sophisticated -- dim…read morelighting, cozy seating, and that perfect speakeasy vibe. The cocktails were outstanding, creative, and beautifully balanced. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel effortless and welcoming. Perfect spot for a date night or upscale night out.

A cute place with a good selection of cafe eats for breakfast and lunch! We all enjoyed the Curry…read moreChicken Sandwich. There were some surprise grapes that gave the sandwich some appreciated sweetness. Only note is that it did take some time to get our food and drinks but there was a lot of traction during our visit and what looked to be one person manning the register/making drinks and someone else in the back on the food. Some of us tried their Chai Latte-all agreed that it was quite milky and needed some sugar so there's that. I had the melon cucumber drink, it was good-I think would be lovely in summer weather but not as cucumbery as I would have hoped! Overall would recommend!

Always look forward to a trip to Brinx! One of the best coffee shops i have ever discovered! A cute…read morelittle hole in the wall on Torrington's main street has some of the most delicious and unique food items ive had in town! Jess the owner and operator is such a sweet, selfless and generous individual and is very welcoming of all kinds of people and events within the community constantly giving back to those around her while always providing exceptional service to all. What a gem of a location with such a cozy atmosphere and phenomenal service, i will never want to go anywhere else again!

Amazing staff and venue…read more The rooftop at the Abner would be perfect if it had an over head but with open walls!

It was beautiful except (and maybe it changes with the fall) Litchfield is not really picturesque…read morefrom the roof tops. The elevator takes you to the top floor, where there is a floor to ceiling window - yikes, I felt so high up. The tables have a good wall and distance from the edge, and you overlook scenic public parking lot. You have order shared plates, and I had the hummus and charcuterie. Both were meant for exactly two people. The colors and plants were nice, and being outdoors was a nice change of pace. But the upper floors do not have the same aesthetic charm street level has

My second review of Sawyer's after now trying the food. Very good, plump, crispy & piping hot…read morechicken wings available in a half dozen flavors. Excellent, properly prepared Mushroom Risotto - highly recommended. Owner Julian cooks on Mondays & Wednesdays. He visited my booth twice to inquire about both the wings appetizer and the Mushroom Risotto entree. Service is friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is laidback with a diverse but pleasant crowd. Definitely worth the trip if you're a Risotto fan but be sure to go on a Monday or Wednesday evening.

Sawyers has stayed on a side street of Torrington for years, so they're doing something right to…read moresurvive. They do have a parking lot on the side, and tables/chairs for the warm weather. We were greeted by two lion statues. The interior seating are high tops and booths. There are single restrooms, with the toilet very close to your nose. You should stand straight up. The garlic parm chicken tenders were delicious, and the breading stayed strong even after being coated. The burger was definitely warm and juicy, it went with the overall bar.

Sassos is incredible, the pizza and drinks are amazing. The service is also phenomenal, everyone is…read moreso friendly. Special shoutout to the birthday cake espresso martini please never get rid of it!

We've been struggling to find a great restaurant in Torrington. Somewhere where the service and the…read morefood are excellent and well worth the price- Sasso's exceeded our expectation. We live around the area kept saying to ourselves throughout the night "why haven't we been here before? We've been missing out on such good food" There seems to be a lot of seating both inside and outside so that's a plus since we were able to get seated right away without a reservation on a Friday night. (they were already pretty busy) Our waitress was so friendly and super attentive even with all the tables she had. Now on to the food! Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully plated. You could tell that whoever is cooking genuinely cares about the food that is coming out of that kitchen. To start we ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Garlic Parm Crostini and the Antipasto Salad. (Not pictured) Everything came out in great portions to share and even the crostinis were packed full of flavor which brought the dip up another notch. The salad was fresh, colorful and absolutely delicious. For our entree we both ordered the Steak Frites-cooked medium. Both of our steaks were cooked to perfection and the chimichurri was herby, savory and even had a little bite to it-it was phenomenal. To add to the mix the frites had parm & garlic to make them even tastier To finish, after a very long day- we knew that an affogato would just finish this meal off perfectly and we were right. It was delicious and the candied walnuts were such a nice touch to add for texture. (My husband now has a new favorite dessert) Needless to say we will absolutely be back, and more than likely bringing many others in tow to share an absolutely wonderful meal!

My friend and I came in here for lunch a few weeks ago. It was not very busy but it was a cute…read morelittle spot in town. They have a front seating area and a bar area. We ordered the beer flights and a glass of wine. Their signature cocktails are premade. The staff was friendly as assisting with our orders. The side of fries were so crunchy and good. I ordered the Ruben, which was absolutely delicious. The corned beef and rye combo was delicious. It is defiantly a nice spot to stop at for lunch with a friend in this little town.

I was really disappointed by this place. The food and service were not great…read more Food: we ordered an appetizer and I got the Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was really bland, I do not recommend Service: the service was honestly awful. Our food took forever and they took really long to take our orders. Ambiance: nice spot with ample seating

I love coming here! I try to get here at least one time during the summer to sit outside. I called…read morea few hours early to see if I could make a reservation. They were able to make one but couldn't guarantee to sit outside. When I got there they had a table ready outside, which was nice. My friend and I sat for a bit before were given water and menus. I was about to ask but our waitress came over and apologized for the delay. The food came out quickly and was really good! I look forward to going back!

I really like this place. I've been to the location in Avon, too. It's the type of place where the…read moreclassic pub foods are slightly elevated and any person in your party can find something they'll love. Much like my review of the Avon location, I love the apps. I enjoy the food. Service is terrific. The location and feel of Litchfield is way cooler as it's the old jail. Really really great spot. Can't miss. Just read the menu carefully. There's some interesting ingredients in typically classic recipes. For instance, there's truffle in the nachos. If that's not your thing (like it's not mine) don't make the mistake I did is lead with my love for nachos and huger and not read the fine print.

This is a really fun and lively space. Everyone was lovely. The food is tasty and the service was…read morefriendly and quick. Had a great experience here with family and would highly recommend for an enjoyable and casual meal.

ATC South is part of At the Corner. Once upon a time it was a hair salon, but now it's a taco…read morethemed eatery. It's not a huge amount of space, but doesn't feel too crowded. Lots of reds, and lots of colors. Definitely a fan of the decor. The tacos are a great size, and you definitely get your money's worth. The El Gringo, for example, was overflowing and I had to pick up the leftovers with my fork! They share restrooms with regular At the Corner, and there's an interior entrance to the bar area. Parking is usual green - could be easy, could be chaos. Watch out for pedestrians.

Honestly, I didn't know this place existed until just a few hours ago. Typically, Harwinton is too…read morefar out of my way to go to because I tend not to go north of where I live unless I take a bus towards Hartford or I am going to Watertown. However, my mom had taken me to a renaissance fair in the area and as we left this was the first barbecue option I could find on Yelp. It helped that it was less than 10 minutes from the Ren, so it was a very quick drive. We opted for outdoor seating just because it was visible from where we parked in its plaza. I do like the Thomas Edison theme this restaurant has going on. The decor and the pictures help drive that theme home here which is a nice touch. I did overhear that this restaurant tends to pull people from Bristol and Thomaston which I can understand. They're both fairly close to Harwinton, especially Thomaston who borders this town to the south. The service here is on top of things as well. We had Chrissy who was very friendly, and always willing to answers we had about what we had (I did ask a few questions about the food brought out). While only one other outdoor table was in use upon arrival, about half of them were being served by the end of the meal. So let's start off with the drinks. Mom had the Mango Loco while I had the Campfire Old Fashioned. You also get refills of iced water from a glass jug. I did get to try mom's drink. At its best, it has a very fruity, sweet, refreshing flavor. However, as that drink went on, mom commented that the finish exposed how uneven the Mango Loco was. I took another sip of it at that and it confirmed her thoughts. That sweet mango taste was largely missing in its finish. A good stir after serving would probably help things along, but the taste should always be even if possible. As for my drink, this is where my first question was asked: what bourbon did they use? Turns out, it's made locally in Litchfield. It uses Litchfield Distillery Double Barrel, a 90-proof bourbon. A lot was definitely put on because I noticed a very strong flavor with this one even though I've cooked with much stronger bourbons. It wasn't subtle at all, but the overall drink was still a good drink. The toasted marshmallow was toasted to perfection. For the appetizer, 6-piece grilled chicken wings with their Blackberry BBQ Sauce. The sauce was very tangy, but like the bourbon it was not subtle. Mom did say the chicken was overcooked, but I didn't think so. It was able to come off the bone okay enough. These were good wings, but I think having the blue cheese dip was the star of the dish. The blue cheese dip went along with these wings perfectly, and they even included some celery here as well. For the entrees, mom had the fish and chips while I had the brisket with sides of coleslaw and Mac and cheese. I actually got to try everything here except for the tartar sauce. While mom like her fish, I'm glad she was the one that got it and not me. It was greasy on the bottom, and the bite I tried had some of the breading I couldn't chew from the rest. Like, does breading have bones or something? That's what it felt like from the bite I took. But it was still a juicy fish and the breading had a light crisp to it. Likewise, the fries were also a light crisp upon arrival. Were they the best fries I had ever had from a restaurant? No! But they were competent. Onto my brisket, it had some more of that BBQ sauce from earlier, but this time it complimented the food a fair bit better than it did with the chicken. The brisket was honestly the best food item of this bunch here. It was very tender, and soft. They did a great job with the presentation here I must say. It was as if they were truly locking in when making the brisket. Cole slaw was good, but could use a bit more mayo. The Mac and cheese was also good, the shells professionally cooked, and the cheese was good. If there was one criticism for the Mac and cheese, the cheese pull could be improved. When I went to another restaurant with a friend of mine a few months back, I was able to see an epic cheese pull from their bite. There wasn't much of a cheese pull here. Still the Mac and cheese was a great side dish and I'm glad I went with what I did. Overall, I would say that after averaging the food, the ambiance, and the service, I think a 4 is the appropriate rating for this restaurant. The food had some moments of greatness and was overall a good meal, but I did find with almost everything we were served that there are some improvements that could be made. The service and theming make up for those shortcomings. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other things though. It's a good place all-in-all.

This small town grill is perfect for a coffee flight, dinner or cocktails. The dining area is cozy…read morewith about 8 seats at the bar. We stopped by before our annual Christmas Lights drive for dinner and a holiday cocktail. Katie, our bartender made me a fantastic gin spritz. We started with the giant pretzel which was fantastic! I had the cauliflower risotto which was actually quite lovely.

Fun local place. Food is great. Better than you'd expect for a small bar. Service is fantastic…read more You'll never have an empty drink. This is one of my favorite places.

The Towne Tavern is definitely a local bar, a place where they know everybody's name - at least the…read moreregulars. Walking in immediately reminded me of Cheers, with all the patrons sitting at the bar, talking and laughing with the bartender. There are other tables available, but all the seating is high top. You order food and drink at the bar, and the food menu is written on the wall. It's mostly your typical bar food - fries, burgers, etc. It is all made to order, and burgers/sandwiches automatically come with potato chips. You can upgrade to fries. The mozzarella sticks were admittedly standard - they absolutely hit the spot if that's what you're craving. My burger was the first correctly cooked to requested temperature burger I've had in forever! It was juicy, cheese was sticking to the bun, and it was hot off the grill. Absolutely don't be put off by the fact it is a local bar - it's got good parking, and no one makes "outsiders" awkward. People even gave a friendly goodbye as we exited.