The first time we ate here, the food was really great. I really appreciate an inspired menu and you…read morecan tell that the staff have a passion for what they are doing. We couldn't wait to come back. Several months later on our second visit, we arrived well before their posted closing time - 9pm. It was around 7:45pm, the lights were on, but the door was locked and the staff seemed to be cleaning up. One of them looked up, saw us standing at the door and then went back to doing whatever they were doing without bothering to engage with us. It was incredibly frustrating having driven almost an hour with the expectation of getting some delicious food, only to be ignored by staff at a time when they were supposed to be open. Many months later (giving them the benefit of the doubt that the early closure on our last visit was a fluke) we made the trip up again. We arrived to find the place was locked up and dark - again during a time when they were supposed to be open. Today I was with some friends and we stopped to have lunch at Smokin' With Chris next door. During our meal, I mentioned my past experiences with The Lab, but also said how good the food was. So, we walked over to look at the menu and possibly pick up dinner for later that evening. It was around 1:30pm, the lights were off and the door was locked. I double-checked their website, and they were supposed to be open at 11:30am. While I was on my phone, an employee came up, unlocked the door, turned on the lights and began his shift - two full hours after they were supposed to be open! WTF?! Apparently, the owners of The Lab seem to believe that their food is so epic that they can just operate their business whenever they like regardless of their posted hours. This total lack of consideration for their customers is beyond insulting. It's really too bad because the food is good, but not good enough to offset the unprofessional manner the owners are running (or in this case, not running) this place. There are way too many other great dining options available nearby that actually adhere to their posted hours to put up with this nonsense.

We got the Grinder Shaved steak tossed in A-1 steak sauce. It also comes with caramelized onions…read moreand cheese with a Smokey garlic Gorgonzola drizzle all of it baked on a ciabatta bread. Also got a plain cheese quesadilla, Mac and cheese and a burger. The grinder was amazing. So flavorful, fresh and bold. The white cheddar Mac and cheese was pretty good. I do wish my fries were a bit crunchier and not as soft but overall everything we ordered was great. The chipotle aioli on my burger was a nice added bonus of flavor. Messy, dripping with flavor just like I like the food haha. The atmosphere is fun and cute, cool inside with art for sale. And outside you can sit and check out other stores around.

This place has an amazing Salty Smash Burger. It has caramelized onions and pickles. The sweet…read morepotato fries are crispy and delicious. The servers are great! They have events here oftion like bingo, karaoke, bands, games, and new is Pokemon card Mondays haha. I don't know that's I'll be going for that but it's pretty cool they have these things. They have a little outdoor area for nice days as well as two areas inside for seating and a full bar.

First time coming to this bar and will have to say this is a hidden gem. Michaela was at the bar…read moreand she did an amazing job. She kept conversation going, was quick with the drinks and made sure we got our food order right before the kitchen closed. I came in not knowing the wings are on sale, so I opted in for the garlic Parmesan and the Nashville hot dry rub. These wings are definitely on my top 5 places to go for wings! They were full of meat, flavor and were very crispy! We also got the strawberry limeade which came with sour patch strawberries. I will definitely come back as the vibes were chill and the service was great

I absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere alone made me feel like I was in Florida instead of…read moreConnecticut. It has such a great indoor/outdoor feel with the sliding doors, open-air setup, and that whole relaxed, warm-weather vibe. It's definitely different from the typical Connecticut farmhouse-style brunch spots. They also have a bunch of different mimosa flavors, which is honestly hard to find around here. I had to get the passion fruit, of course, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the chicken and waffles, and they were SO good. The bacon on top and their special sauce really took it to another level. It was packed, but for obvious reasons. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are definitely worth it. I'll absolutely be going back, and I definitely want to check out their Massachusetts location too!

My wife and I have been here several times for both breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is clean…read moreand inviting. The staff is welcoming and friendly. We have always found the food to be very good. Served quickly. The portions are large enough, nothing crazy large, but filling. This time we my wife had the Rubin and I had the turkey club. Both sandwiches were tasty and the onion rings were OK. They lacked flavor and what I did pick up was the taste of uncooked flour. I like the coffee and wish I could have had a 2nd cup with my meal but our waitress must have been in the witness protection plan. After she took our order we didn't see her until we were finished with our meal. I did get a 2nd cup of coffee to drink while going over our bill and anguishing over her tip. Yes, we still left a tip. Yes we will still go back because the food is good. I'll get the fries next time.

This place is a family owned business which is something I love. I didn't eat anything but bread…read moreand dessert and omg was the dessert amazing. I will go back for that alone. The staff was so nice we wended up taking to them for a while. It was very welcoming and decorated sooooo cute!

My best friend was visiting so we decided to find somewhere local to go for dinner. This restaurant…read morewas nearby and we had never been so we decided to try it out. It turned out to be a good evening. The fried calamari was yummy and I enjoyed my salmon. We had a positive experience.

I would give Ani's easily 6 Stars were that an option! This little place on Meriden Ave in…read moreSouthington is a real treasure...&, consequently, very popular with the locals. My choice during our Sunday noon visit was their Crepe with Berries & Cheesecake filling & Corned Beef Hash on the side. Speaking as a Corned Beef Hash fanatic, Ani's version is without peer in CT! Ani's Kitchen crew operate like a very well oiled machine. You won't regret the trip and wait...We'll be back!

This place is amazing, had the avocado toast truly a gourmet breakfasts! Super nice folks top notch…read moreservice an absolutely 10+!!!!AAA!!!

WING LOVERS... you might want to put this one on your list!…read more This time Good Eats In CT made a stop at Ideal Tavern in Southington, CT Before getting into the food, I had to give y'all a look around because I really liked the vibe in here. From the dining area to the bar, it definitely has that laid-back tavern feel where you can grab some drinks, catch a game and of course EAT! But let's get to why we're really here... THE WINGS! We went with two different flavors, and just LOOK at that sauce on those wings! Nice size, sauced up and served with the carrots and dipping sauce on the side. Sometimes you don't need anything fancy... just some good wings, a drink and a good atmosphere. Ideal Tavern | Southington, CT Have you been to Ideal Tavern before? And more importantly... what's your go-to wing flavor? Follow @GoodEatsInCT for more Connecticut food finds! #GoodEatsInCT #IdealTavern #SouthingtonCT #CTEats #CTFoodie

Popped in for a happy hour as it has been several years since I have been here. Bartender was…read moreawesome, drinks were on point. It was taco Tuesday with $3 tacos, we got four of them to try, carne asada, pork, chicken, shrimp . All really good. Guac and chips- for ne the guac could have used salt or acid but it was and easy fix by adding myself. Truffle fries, good fries, would rather an aioli as opposed to ketchup but to each their own. Arturo for dessert and a lava cake. Bothe really good. Well def be back for another happy hour

We really started going here because their kitchen is open later than we close our board game cafe,…read morebut we kept going back because the food is delicious (speaking particularly on vegetarian options) and always updating. The drinks are also great, but the best part is the staff. We know their names and they know ours, but we didn't know them before. Sometimes things slow down as events like large wedding parties dropping in unannounced happen, but the staff is good about working together to handle what comes up. That's a cool thing too - you don't have one server, everyone is helping you in a network I don't even understand, but it works. They're friendly and kind beyond what's needed for good service. You can get an idea of the kind of place it is by noting that you see the same staff over time and even those who move on come back from time to time. We truly can't say enough about how much this place feels welcoming to us. I imagine if you're there in good faith, it will to you too.

I came in late night for a bite to eat…read more Probably won't ever be back. The food was mediocre. I asked questions and the staff couldn't verify anything. Typical bar food.

My husband and I wanted to stop for lunch & found this restaurant on Yelp close to I-84 on our way…read moreto NH. It was such a find! I had one of the nicest salads with perfectly grilled chicken and a cumin-citrus dressing. He had a terrific burger- one of the best. We couldn't eat everything, so we brought the rest with us for later. Service was great, atmosphere was nice, especially during FIFA World Cup in the air and on their TV's. Soon we were on the road again, but we now know the perfect place to stop on our next trip north!

A friend of mine and I went to Craft Kitchen for lunch on this Thursday…read more There was plenty of parking to the right of the restaurant, and the side entrance was right there. As I walked through the front doors, I noticed kegs alongside on the floor. This was kind of a turn off, kind of reminds me of a dive bar. So my mentality kicked in that we were going into a dive bar serving food. I kinda get the sketchy feeling. Once we were seated, and menus placed, we were served iced water A few minutes later, the server came back and took our order. My friend ordered a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and some string french fries. I ordered the 1/2 smoked chicken, which came with two sides. I chose the rattlesnake beans and the creamy macaroni and cheese. Also include included was cornbread I originally wanted the street corn, as a side, but it was not available. Our lunches came quick, and my friend only ate half the french fries and cheeseburger, as she wasn't really turned on by them. The smoked chicken was fairly dry, with a very interesting smoked flavor to it that I can't put my finger on. I eat about 1/3 of it. Left the rest on the plate. The creamy macaroni and cheese was out of bounds top-notch. I could've eaten this all day. The rattlesnake rice and beans were just OK. The rice was cooked pretty good, and was seasoned well. The beans had a weird taste. Now thinking of this side dish, I was hoping for raw onions to be on top, but they were nowhere to be found. It'll be nice if there was chopped raw onions to go with this. The cornbread was delicious. I ate about half of it. It was a generous slice. While the server was fairly attentive, as she only checked in to fill the water glasses and ask how lunch was. She didn't ask us if we wanted a desert or coffee. Being old folks this would've been a great up for us, but it didn't happen. I had to ask for the check. I'm not sure if I would come back. I think this might be a one and done. The vibe just didn't hit it for me. Restrooms were clean. The restaurant was clean; the silverware clean. I don't know. It just was like a funky type layout and those beer kegs kinda sent the wrong tone to me as a guest. Lunch for the two of us was $40 and change and I left a $10 tip. We didn't have any cocktails or mock tails, we didn't have coffee or dessert either. From what I understand, the owner was near the exit when we left, not even a smile or a thank you for coming in...

My favorite breakfast place of all time. This is my home spot for comfort morning yumminess! The…read morecorned beef hash and Swiss omelette is gasp and the service is off the hook. Nothing fancy, in fact stuck in a time warp, but the prices are too which is a bonus! This is a wonderful place to catch up with old friends. It's like coming home.

This is an old school breakfast place , with basic food and decor that hasn't been updated in a…read morewhile, but the food was good and the prices were very reasonable. Please note that this place is cash only. The only problem with my meal was that the potatoes were quite undercooked for my taste. But that won't stop us from coming back.

Very good fresh food and realy good server. Small but cozy space. Agodd verity on the menu.read more

Food was great. Service was fantastic. We were there for my birthday and George was awesome…read more We ordered the spinach dip for an appetizer and then we ordered fish tacos and shrimp scampi. Both were gluten free due to Celiac needs. We ate outside and it was beautiful with a great view. Definitely would recommend this place to others. Thank you for a great birthday treat.