Violi&#x27;s Restaurant

So enjoyable. Has my birthday dinner here with my daughter and her boyfriend. The food was very…read moregood and I loved the atmosphere .

The food is so good and it tastes like heaven. There is lovely workers, it feels like a classic…read more1970's restaurant.

Buffalo blue cheese burger

Deep fried hot dog

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Moose’s Burgers

4.4(60 reviews)

1.7 mi

I had lunch here today with my family. Great food. Great vibe. Cool atmosphere. From the burgers to…read morethe giant hot dog, everything was really good. We're not from the area but will come back whenever we're in town.

Staff was very attentive. Pretty small place but seating available outside too. Lots of cool decor…read moreon the walls and outside. States and world map to pin where people have come from that have eaten there. Had the bacon jam and chive cream cheese burger which was amazing. Canjun chicken sandwich was decent but a little chewy. The moose flavor wings were tasty and good size wings, not tiny ones like most places. Waffle fries were slightly over cooked but still had a good taste.

Window view

Single burger

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Cheeseburger Salad

Dawg House Bar & Grill

4.3(35 reviews)

1.0 mi

Always a Delicious Cold Drink! Hot , Crunchy Wings!!…read moreMaybe a Scrumptious Steamed Cheeseburger or a Grilled Burger!! Lots of flavors and choices for everyone! Try the Healthy Soltice Salad!!

Why give 5 stars? The staff was awesome and friendly…read moreThe place while dated, was clean and comfortable. The Guinness was fresh The food was great. We ordered: House chips Philly steak n cheese Meatloaf sandwich Beef stew Hot n spicy burger cooked to order FYI. The onion rings are amazing. The batter they use is soo good. Def go back. It's not a fancy place, they just care to do what they do well. Check em out!

Bar

Jalapeño burger

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AmericanSoul Kitchen & Bar

4.0(152 reviews)

2.7 mi

If you are looking for an intimate ambiance paired with excellent food and top-tier service, this…read moreis the perfect restaurant for you. Everything we tried was flavorful and cooked to perfection, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Highly recommended!

Was very impressed with this hidden gem of an establishment. Our server Kyle was amazing, very…read moreattentive and on point. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Connecticut. FOOD: Very good and flavorful just how soul food should be and taste. Excellent selection of food items to choose from. AMBIANCE: Like your typical breakfast/brunch ambience. The lighting was just right. ENTERTAINMENT: They have a DJ playing 90's & early 2000's R&B and hip hop. Was pretty awesome made you want to dance while you were eating. Good feel good energy in here. Just a note that it is a tad bit loud with the music but not in an offensive way, kind of a day club in Vegas type of way. SERVICE: Our server Kyle was excellent! DRESS CODE: Casual *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.*

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Fish and Grits

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Pineapple Mimosa Carafe

Sans Souci

4.0(136 reviews)

1.5 mi

Excellent food, service, ambiance. The prime rib (3 people on my party had 3 different cuts) was…read morethe best, leanest & most flavorful I've ever eaten. Ditto the baked stuffed shrimp! Reminds me of the quality of both dishes - that I loved decades ago. The food & this gem are the real deal. Wonderful and accommodating staff.

We went on Mothers day. The only opening they claimed to have was 12:00. They had about a 25%…read moreoccupancy and a Mothers day menu. nothing fried and I was looking forward to calamari. Oh well I get it but the menu was limited. If I knew I would have picked somewhere else. We ordered stuffed mushrooms that were OK at best had a sausage stuffing that didn't pair with mushrooms. I ordered escargots that looked like they were cut in half on top of a slice of bread in some kind of whipped up sauce NOT good at all. I also ordered the baked stuffed shrimp which were a nightmare. The 3 shrimp were 16-20 shrimp which are cocktail shrimp that were either old, left out for a long period of time or freezer burnt. the meat was mush. The stuffing was just as bad mushy without flavor. Manager came by to check on us I told her the shrimp was mush and not good. She immediately defended saying they go thru a lot of shrimp and impossible to be bad. With that like a fool I went no further. Meanwhile the next day I spent in the bathroom ALL DAY LONG! San Souci's days I feel are over it used to be a hidden gem now it's just a restaurant that serves mediocre food and stuffed cocktail shrimp.

Garden room

Fried Clam Strips, the best i have ever had

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Garden room

Relish 670

3.9(44 reviews)

5.2 mi

The B-Day boy chose this place for his dinner. First time here and he was so happy he did. It was a…read moreweekday so the place was quiet meaning we got all the attention, lol. We were told to be patient with the service because the food its made to order which we were ok because it was a good time to enjoy the family with appetizers . Toni was very nice and with a good sense of humor, seemed she knows her customers well, we hope to become regulars as well. The food was fantastic, good portions and HOT that for me was a huge plus +. Overall EXCELLENT

At the recommendation of our server, I had the Louisiana Party Pasta. A spicy Cajun dish of…read morechicken, andouille sausage,red peppers, broccoli and penne pasta in a bold Cajun sauce that is very unique and memorable. My wife had the chicken and waffles that were presented very well but not memorable. They have a cozy dining room an a really nice bar. Just be patient as the kitchen cooks entrees to order! 4.5 stars!

Peanut butter cup martini

Portobello tower

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The hushpuppies- my favorite!

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers

4.2(193 reviews)

1.6 mi

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The male and female couple running the establishment were very sweet! The restaurant was clean and…read morecomfortable. We ordered an order of onion rings and a classic burger to share. Onion rings had a nice beer batter, but were a little greasy. My friend and I both agreed that the burger could have been so much better with a steamed bun. The aged cheddar added a nice sharpness and was a nice touch. I would say Lemays is comparable to Ted's. If you're in town, it's worth a one time visit at least.

My first steamed cheeseburger experience, this has been on my foodie bucket list! It is unique to…read morethis small area of Connecticut, you have to try it! They are huge! The girl at the counter and the cook were super friendly!

Inside

Steamed Cheeseburger and Rings

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The Sign

Fire At The Ridge

3.2(156 reviews)

3.6 mi

We came to fire at the Ridge after a day full of skiing down the slopes. There is a short wait as…read morethere were many reservations for the day, but we were able to get in and sat near the bar area. We started off with Midnight Kiss and Lovebird Martini. The drinks were OK. I would give them about a 3.5 out of 5. Nothing special but tasted like bottom shelf alcohol. We ordered the clam chowder, which was a creamy New England style with a lot of celery. We got the chicken cutlet sandwich that came with truffle fries. Everything was really good after a day of exertion. The ciabatta bun was kind of hard, but other than that, no complaints about the food. The servers were friendly in quick to come around and make sure everything was good

This place is located on the ski resort. So it's so convenient if you're going skiing /…read moresnowboarding and had a long day and just want to unwind . I Came here after a long day of skiing on the mountain. Staff got us right in with no reservations. Not to mention it was Valentine's Day. So We ordered 2 Cocktails to start. Lovebird Martini which included Vodka, peach tree, cranberry juice and pineapple juice for $12 Midnight Kiss Vodka, blackberry purée and champagne for $10 They were both good . For food we enjoyed the clam chowder for and Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Fried chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, hot cherry pepper mayo, American cheese, sourdough bread for $16. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly.

The whole staff socializing at the end of the bar while we are waiting to be helped.

Clam Chowder

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Interior

Wood N Tap

3.3(281 reviews)

4.9 mi

I live wood n tap. The food is always delicious. Even when I am on my healthy kick there is…read moresomething there for me to eat. Their side salad and grilled chicken is delicious. Their steak has a slight sweet taste to it if you get it in the salad but I enjoy it. The drinks are delicious and the service is usually good.

I love meeting my friends here for happy hour. It's on my way home and she lives in Wallingford…read more. my friend had the salmon dinner and she said it was very good. I had a chicken soft taco which was delicious off of the happy hour menu.

Exterior

"Dirty Chicken Sandwich" (crispy chicken with a hint of spice, avocado, lettuce and chipotle aioli) with Sweet Potato Fries

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Lisa D.

Elite 21

33

157

49

9 years ago

Advertised Comfort Food Night featuring chicken pot pie all they had was pasta specials. When we asked about the chicken pot pie the waiter didn't understand what we were asking and then after asking again said it was only an example. I have a picture of the flyer I just received in the Clipper mail advertising the specials for Tuesday nights. All the waiter kept saying is Tuesday is Pasta Night and pasta is comfort food. Very disappointed they didn't have the chicken pot pie because that's the only reason we went. ended up ordering the Mussels and Fettuccine, which was ok, sauce was very spicy (burned my lips) and pasta was over cooked. Rolls were very good and salad which came with the pasta special for $14.95 was good too. Will probably not go back there for any advertised specials anytime soon. read more

Dave P.

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3

0

8 years ago

Over priced entries that had to choose pasta or salad with the chicken dinners. This is new as in the past both have always been included (how much does pasta cost? to not include with an Italian dinner?) and the portions were small compared to last year. Will not stay for dinner next time play golf at Hunter. read more

Carol c.

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11

0

15 years ago

Very comfortable place to eat. Friendly waitstaff and reasonably priced. Good for a sandwich or dinner.

Jennifer S.

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6

0

11 years ago

My favorite place to go in Meriden. Food is always great. I highly recommend it!

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