I dropped in, and to my pleasant SURPRISE, a beautiful renovation was underway! The space is open,…read morewith high ceilings, an airy feel, and a modern aesthetic. It's FIRE!!! (as the kids say) It was crowded despite being early evening. The only available seats were at the bar area near the windows, which was fine because we were determined to experience the "new" place. We ordered the tuna tartare and lobstah rolls. The accompanying chips are homemade (slightly salty, but my taste buds are really close together). The host was attentive and gave us the royal treatment. We put this gem back on rotation and we are definitely returning!!!

The burger was good but I had to get it to replace the shrimp and grits because he didn't tell me…read morethat it had PORK in it and that is NOT ON THE INGREDIENTS LIST on the menu I don't eat pork I wasn't very happy about that at all and I got A drink from the bar and it was pretty mid fries were great but they were very accommodating to me so for that I was very grateful

Excellent food and service. Best draft beer selection and…read morequality in central Connecticut

I am from Kansas City and here on business. This place was recommended to me and the Phill…read moreCheesesteak with homemade chips is incredible. Wish we had this place in KC.

First time at The Laurel, and honestly, I am lost for words trying to describe how amazing the food…read moretasted. OMG, the place is so cute and cozy, and the espresso martini was so good. The potato flautas and crème brûlée were definitely my favorites. I wanted to go in during brunch, called the restaurant to check if they serve potato flautas during brunch, looks like you can only get them during dinner. We were a group of 4, and our server, Soley, was incredibly kind and helpful. She suggested a few vegan options for us, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Such a lovely experience all around. Can't wait to come back and try more! Thank you to all the amazing chefs who takes time to come up with these kinds of scrumptious recipes

This place sits on the edge of West Hartford, in the place of the Corner Pub which once stood…read more We ordered the artichoke 'Rangoon', spicy Caesar salad, French fries, kinilaw, crab tostada and so much more. The crab was delicious and tasted fresh. The fries were good. Huge portion. They were perfectly seasoned. The Kinilaw was so good. Very light and I loved the touch of spice. My stepdad got the burger which was massive and boy was it tasty. The Bella Bella wings were good too, and were paired with something similar to a papaya salad. Lastly we got the pumpkin olive oil cake. I was intrigued because it sounded fall festive. It was so good. Similar to carrot cake however I wasn't a big fan of the sauce with it. It was a tart almost apple-like sauce made from Roger's Orchards. Everything was served family styled. Every entree was very delicious and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, they don't mess around with the serving sizes. Almost every dish had a bit of a kick (of spice) too. I almost wish the menu would signal when a dish had a bit of a bite because I can usually handle my spice, but these dishes definitely snuck up on me. I was a little confused by the art on the walls as they were French influenced, however the dishes were several blends of cultures including Thai, American and Filipino. Overall, this was really good. You can tell they make their food with love and everything is very intentional. This place was also very busy on a Friday night but not overly crowded, there were absolutely no waits for our food.

One of the best happy hours I've seen in a long time! Portions and prices are very reasonable. The…read morefood and drinks are delicious. Highly recommend!

Such a great happy hour!! Nice outdoor seating area and outdoor bar during the summer time that we…read moresat at for happy hour. The bartender was so friendly and we had a lovely time! Food was all fantastic. Will definitely be back.

Great place off beaten path , burgers salads , flatbreads , friendly bar staff . Great for sports…read moreWorld cup . Stimulators Golf etc Come visit

Unfortunately I do not recommend this place. Good wasnt…read moretasty at all or was very bland . Drinks weren't that great and on top of that service wasn't good either. We had to keep asking for Plates napkins utensils . Unfortunately I won't be going back!

James Beard awarded...you can definitely tell!…read more My spouse and I ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing while my 16 month old had the side of Grits and we tried as well the Cheddar Biscuits with Honey Butter and Tuna Crudo. The tasting menu is 5 course chef selected from the menu with the wine pairing compliments each course, we tried this day's chef tasting of (menu changes somewhat each day). Food - Appetizers/ Side - Buttermilk cheddar biscuits, honey butter( melt in your mouth delicious with the honey butter complimenting the cozy, warm biscuits) - Tuna Crudo; raw tuna, brown butter soy, lime vinaigrette, radish ( must tender fish with a savory and tangy dressing, lick the plate delicious) - Grits; freshly milled grits, braised greens ( very savory with a toddler approved with the only mess was around his mouth from indulging the my spouse happily finished my toddler's small bite of leftovers) Tasting Menu - First Course - Ricotta Ravioli with pumpkin puree, sage pesto, pepitas, pickled shallots (both my spouses favorite of the night) - Wine Pairing: iN.V. Glera - Lamberti, Prosecco - Veneto, Italy - Second Course - Foie Gras "Snow" with blueberry preparation, granola (surprising and unique) - Wine Pairing: Riesling - Apollo's Praise 'Lahoma Vineyards' - Finger Lakes, NY - Third Course - Halibut with leek risotto, squash, meyer lemon, mascarpone(my favorite fish dish) - Sauvignon Blanc - Domaine Sylvain Bailley - Loire, France - Fourth Course - Beef Short Rib with cauliflower cream, wine reduction, microgreens ( my spouse vowed to replicate at home) - Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir - Koehler-Ruprecht - Pfalz, Germany - Fifth Course - Chocolate Cream Puff Pasty, crushed almonds, blackberry, fig, chocolate sauce (I loved and my thought it was complimented well with ruby port) - Wine Pairing: Ruby Port Service was outstanding and we never rushed or waiting even though it was full. Reservations highly recommended The ambiance was very romantic and classy with a special private dining area for private parties.

Super cozy and incredibly fresh food. Service was great, and had an incredible time…read more Drove a little under an hour to come and it was well worth it.

We have been here numerous times and have had a good experience every time. The food is excellent,…read morefresh and interesting. There's always something we are excited to check out when we haven't been in a while. The restaurant is both nice enough that you feel really good bringing your out of town friends here to try and impress while also being low-key enough for a simple date night with your significant other. They have a few non-alcoholic drink options. As someone who's living the sober lifestyle, it's always nice to see that. The restaurant is well managed and well maintained. Always clean, servers seem invested. It doesn't hurt to make a reservation if you're coming on a Friday or weekend night. Chicken is the star of the show here, and we almost always order that with some of the ala carte sides, but my wife also likes to grab something else off the menu and I'll usually sneak a bite. We've never had anything that fell below expectations.

Came here for lunch. Ordered a spicy chicken sandwich with a side salad. Food was tasty. Also…read moreordered some adult beverages. I got lavender lemonade spiked with Tito's vodka. Staff here was friendly .

Amazing service and food. Gluten free options available. Very cozy atmosphere. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable. And food cooked to perfection.

Two North House Cheeseburgers: 8 oz Certified Angus Beef | Bibb Lettuce Tomato | Vermont Cheddar |…read moreBlack Garlic Aioli Crispy Shallot. One was medium and one medium rare; both perfectly grilled. Added the Parmesan Truffle Fries and the Grilled Asparagus. Service was excellent and water refilled as needed. Excellent place for lunch in a very interesting quiet tavern-like atmosphere. Will definitely go back for the Cubano.

Decided to try Noto Americano for the 1st time for Father's Day takeout. We ordered the Chicken…read moreParmigana, Lemon Bay Chicken and a Meatball Grinder. The price for takeout for these (3) things were on the high side to not include a side salad. With that said, we were aware that those weren't included as it wasnt listed on their online ordering. We just figured the portion for both Entrees were likely larger and thats why you paid a la carte for the salad. We come back home with the takeout and to our surprise for quite a high price, the portions were small. How small, each meal fit with pasta inside a plastic container, similar to those used for Asian takeout. For any other restaurant that serves Chicken Parmigana, its always been a larger round metal dish with pasta on the side. Typically with 2 pieces of chicken. Putting portion aside as one can argue that we may have been able to find that out before ordering, the (2) entrees were not great. The Chicken Parmigana had one piece of chicken and the chicken was charred, dry, minimal amount of cheese and the both the chicken and pasta itself had a scarce amount of pasta sauce. I found myself having to scrub the side of the dish for any sauce left. The lemon bay chicken was also quite dry and unfortunately the mixture of recip (chicken, pasta and sauce) was quite tasteless. I'm not typically one to leave a 1 or 2 star reviews often, as I'd rather just not go again to the place where I had said experience but between the quality of food, price and portion, this place falls into a bit of an exception for me. Look, I've eaten at many places, if your portions are going to small for the price (and without sides), then the quality needs to EXCEED the excepted regional standard for that dish to justify that reasoning. This experience did not do that, instead we are left with half of take home container of each meal that we will have to toss in trash for Fathers Day.

Such a cozy, moody dining room but still feels family-friendly. The bar and patio look so…read moreimpressive, I'd love to sit out there on a nice summer day! Apps came out before drinks and the food was super quick overall, service felt a bit slower but everyone was still very helpful, and friendly. The cacio e pepe was a little too peppery for me but maybe that's the point, the chicken cutlet was perfect...crispy and juicy and the meatballs had a great little kick. Ended with the cheesecake that was rich and creamy, wish there was a bit more crust. Overall, great vibes and I'd definitely be back to try something different

I have been to Beachland Tavern twice. Once, I met friends for a drink during Happy Hour. More…read morerecently, I visited to try the famous Kitchen Sink wings. This review is based upon both those experiences. I'll start with the wings. People have been telling me for years that I needed to try the Kitchen Sink wings at Beachland Tavern . I finally made it, and I'm legit mad at myself for waiting. The Kitchen Sink wings are one of my favorite new-to-me flavors in recent years. They give you an option of a smoked wing or a more traditional wing prep. I couldn't resist the smoked, and you really tasted the smoke flavor. I assume they finished them in the fryer because the wings still had a good outer texture. The sauce was tangy, with a bit of heat and a bit of sweet. Amazing. They'll tell you the components of the Kitchen Sink sauce if you ask, but I don't want to ruin it for people who may want to guess. Don't wait like I did. When I went for a drink at Happy Hour, I had a good time with my friends. It wasn't especially busy. Also, I didn't think they had a top tier craft beer selection. I loved the wings. Happy hour was overall pretty good. 4.25 Stars

Food was good but the waitstaff seemed to be over worked. Everyone was pleasant but the long wait…read moreto be seated, then a long wait for food. Need to hire more staff.