Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.

ORIGIN: Clubhouse Provisions opened in Fall 2022 as part of…read morean effort to revamp visitors' experience. (Thanks to Bill S., Litchfield-based CT Yelp Elite, for bringing the restaurant to mind through his informative review.) The revitalization effort was initiated by a couple -- Jill Farrarotti and Jonathan Philips. Farrarotti's family owned the site since 1955 and Philips has professional food service experience. LOCATION: The restaurant is located at the edge of Stonybrook Golf -- a nine hole public golf course set on a picturesque rural road. CONCEPT: Clubhouse Provisions serves modern American and Asian-inspired dishes in a public clubhouse setting. ATMOSPHERE: The clubhouse is modern and bright, with wraparound glass windows overlooking the golf course, cathedral ceiling, and light-colored painted wood paneled walls. SERVICE: Service is informative and friendly. FOOD: The Crispy Thai Calamari ($20) is worth a visit in itself, and is available during brunch (Sunday), lunch, and dinner service. There is a mix of baby spinach, thinly breaded, crispy Calamari, and chunks of mango and grapefruit veiled by an Asian dressing. It shares top place for best iteration of fried calamari I've experienced (the other is Rhode Island style at a RI restaurant). Pork Belly Bites ($21) makes for a good small plate to share when looking to enjoy a drink and a bite on the porch or at the bar. The Avocado Toast ($25), a popular brunch item prior to 2025 season, has been modified and in my mind has an overemphasis on vinegar flavor, delivered through balsamic drizzle and mound of pickled onions. TIPS: The restaurant is only open seasonally due to its relationship with golf course. The absence of sound-absorbing ceiling material makes the dining experience uncomfortably noisy when the dining room is full. The space is available for hosting events.

Always loved this place, perfect on a cold First day of February, Brick walls dark wood polished…read moremahogany bar.. Brings you back in time, The menu has various unique Choices and a great sunday Brunch. THE staff was friendly and made you feel at home.. I chose the Brunch special, French Onion Frittata, with a micro side salad. IT was just ok.. I was hoping for more of a flavorful frittata,,it was lacking that wow factor.. My husband ordered the Truffle Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and A side of Sea Salt Fries, which were the best as well as his chicken sandwich although there was a few dried out and tough bites.. We will always stop in here for the coziness and explore new flavors

This place used to be GREAT... but I have not been there in a few years and the food is now…read moremarginal at best. Lots of burgers, and as a vegetarian I was saddened to see IMPOSSIBLE BURGER as the non meat option. What, a bean patty is too hard to make? All of the entrees had cheese, and what was once a swell little place has become a forgettable experience. On the upside, the waitstaff is lovely and the dessert was heavenly. Minor point.. the paintings of all these cable chefs is just weird. Why is Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsey on the walls? WHY? I miss the old @.

No joke. Top 3 pizza place I've ever been…read more Maybe it was because I was hungry....but seriously...this pizza is amazing. Ordered a pepperoni pizza, well done. It blew my mind. Good vibes. Friendly staff. If you're in Litchfield, CT - DO NOT MISS THIS SPOT. Incredible.

Can't remember where I read about this place, but the article mentioned pizza, tacos, and "a…read morebig-ass pretzel". Parking lot (unpaved) decent size. Seated quickly, and provided menus. Allie took my order. Torn between shrimp tacos and nachos, she recommended the STs. Good choice. They were delicious, with a little kick as well. Restaurant very eclectic, with old record album covers plastered on the walls and ceilings. Two large fish tanks, the smaller of which has.an amazing light orange and taupe fish. Allie, who's been here 7 years, did not know the type...perhaps "in the koi family". Surprisingly, at least to me, they had not named him. Hereafter, he will be known as "Henry". He seemed to like the name.The larger tank is visible in the restaurant and also above the double sink in the "boys" room! Tacos excellent, as well as service. Henry was good company. 4.5 stars

Brinx is a cafe in Torrington. It's right near the children's museum and other local businesses. I…read morewas headed to the museum and stumbled upon this spot. They have coffee, sandwiches, and more. I got a latte and it was really good. The person working there was also friendly. There were plenty of seating and it was cozy in there. If you're a coffee lover, I highly recommend a stop.

We finally made it to Brinx at Night recently and enjoyed the experience. At night, there's table…read moreservice instead of having to go to the counter to place your order. You can choose from a selection of wine, mocktails, and beer to drink, as well as some small bites to eat. We shared the meatballs, local cheese platter, and poutine, all of which were excellent. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, a nice escape from the local bar crowds elsewhere. Highly recommend!

I have been to Marketplace before and thought I remembered it to be "average". So, when my husband…read moretold me this was our Valentine's Day reservation, I was expecting nothing more. I was WRONG. The waitress did not guide us incorrectly on a single recommendation all night. Our cocktails were delicious, the food (pretzel appetizer, lobster ravioli and bolognese) were delicious, the half-wine bottle was a perfect compliment for 2 people, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. This meal definitely has me eager to come back to try more.

We have been here about a dozen times and the food has always been good (not great, but good)…read more Today was a disappointment. The chicken pot pie, to its credit, was generous with chicken but the "gravy" was watery -- more like a broth. The "crust" was a log of puff pastry sitting on top. The best part of chicken pot pie is submerging the crust into the gravy and enjoying the crusty bite, but here it just resulted in a soggy lump of sodden starch. For a fraction of its cost, one could have had a frozen pot pie that would have satisfied better. The other entries were okay, so that upped my 2 star rating to a 3.

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.

ORIGIN: ATC South, as the name suggests, is an annex of…read moreLitchfield's long-established @ the corner restaurant. South references the street, and perhaps direction of its culinary inspiration, rather than its relative geographical position. It opened in late 2021 in a space that had most recently served as a hair salon. LOCATION: ATC South is accessible from a door on South Street, as well as by walking west across the parent restaurant. CONCEPT: The small restaurant serves Asian and Latin-inspired food and beverages. ATC South strives to bring uncommonly found flavors to NW Connecticut, a goal supported by @the corner's executive chef, Carlos Perez, and head bartender, Alfie Gonzalez. AMBIANCE: The space is a long and narrow room that is speckled with vibrant colors and "fun" lighting. Opposite bar seating is a row of wide upholstered banquettes. At the entrance there are three high top tables with window view. The space feels intimate, while simultaneously conducive to interacting with other guests --- a perfect combination for an extension of a long-established community restaurant. EXPERIENCE: I sat in one of the upholstered banquettes, which was very comfortable and ordered two tacos. I wasn't sure if this would be sufficiently satisfying for dinner, and was informed by the server that customers typically order two. For this first visit I tried the Pork Belly and Beef Barbacoa tacos. Both were generously filled with multiple flavorful (but not spicy) and textural components, making them tasty, but clumsy to eat --- especially when engrossed in conversation. Thankfully these were served on a small metal rimmed tray, so some of the dropped ingredients could be captured. Pork belly appears to be increasingly popular on menus, and the pork belly was not as I had anticipated-- a fatty, moist rendition --but rather more like cubes of smoked, meaty pork. To accompany the tacos I ordered a Blood Orange Margarita. This cocktail was attractively adorned with a dried slice of blood orange and black salt rim.. very Halloweeny. The juice was prepared, rather than freshly squeezed as I had hoped, but understandable given the restaurant size and shared kitchen limitations. There are many enticing creative cocktails and mocktails on the menu, making ATC South a worthy destination in itself. The two tacos were indeed satisfying, but I felt a first visit (and review) wouldn't be complete without trying one of the shareable nacho starters. The menu's featured Basura Nachos come in two sizes and different meats can be added for an extra fee. The party size is just a few dollars more and is ceremoniously presented. The nachos appear to be house made and are crisp and thick. Really an entire meal for two can be made out of this starter! My only disappointment was that the guacamole had been prepared much earlier as it had an olive green color, so it lost some appeal to me. Again, this is likely a necessity due to two restaurants sharing a kitchen. TIPS: On Tuesdays there are discounts on some tacos and beverages. The South Street entrance requires walking up several steps. Consider using a fork and knife for tacos, and requesting additional napkins. ATC South is currently closed on Mondays, opening at 4 PM on weekdays and 2 PM on weekends. Extended closing hours (until 10 PM) on Friday and Saturday. Take out is available. A variety of canned craft beers and sugar-based Mexican sodas are available in the refrigerator case.

I thought this was good though perhaps not phenomenal. We were staying at the Belden House and Mews…read morenearby and stopped by for a Saturday night dinner. - Started with the oysters, which were great and a highlight. - The clam flatbread was ok if somewhat strange. It's basically just a regular ricotta flatbread with maybe 4 clams in shelf sprinkled on top. Thought it would be more integrated into the bread - The merguez sausage was quite good, tender - The squash agnolotti was good but pretty sweet (our waitress did warn us about that). I don't like sweet agnolotti but my husband loved it - The peking duck breast was good. But we had the duck at the Belden the night after that was way better Service was courteous and prompt. Ambiance was nice. Overall, good spot to stop by for a meal if you're in the area. Reservation was not that difficult to get and there were a couple of empty tables when we were there.

The meals were excellent as were the bartenders. Knocking a few points off for service - we got…read morethere right at opening at 4:30 (and had just seen an Open Table opening for 4:45) but the hostess wouldn't seat us/told us we could only sit at the bar because they were full (only one table was taken at the time). She said she'd let us know if anything opened up but by the time we finished our meal and left the restaurant still wasn't even halfway full. Very disappointing experience from a service perspective but the food was good!

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 modern day speakeasy!!! So if you don't pay attention you will miss the coolest spot to have a…read morefew cocktails before a show at the Warner or finish a fun night after Sasso's! The entrance is "secret", just enter the foyer and buzz the host. If there's room you and your guests can snuggle in for some great cocktails and appetizers! Scallops in bacon and the lamb were excellent! So was our host Walter who took great care of us and joined in our fun night! If you know where to go, you'll find it!

The Saltwater Grill no longer exists by this name. In early January 2025, the owners closed it,…read morerenovated the interior, substantially overhauled the menu and then re-opened a week ago as Sage and Salt. We'll be reviewing the "new" restaurant, so this rating above is just about meaningless now.

Amazing service from Sav! She had great recommendations! Super friendly & quick service. The menu…read morehad a lot of different options to choose from. If in the area, definitely check it out! Cozy pub restaurants!

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.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is "old time" bar with a griddle behind the…read morebar like they had 65 years ago. The menu is a typical pub menu and the prices are very good. The bar seats about 10, and they have about 10 high tops. There are several tv's, and it appears that this place would be great for watching sports. They have 8 beers on tap. It appears to be a local crowd. I had a grilled cheese, bacon and tomato on rye, served with chips and a pickle for $7.99. It was excellent. The wife had the baked potato skins which were true potato skins unlike what most places are passing off as "skins". They were also very good. We'd definitely come again!