AJ's Oasis is a dive bar in Meriden, which was on my Radar because it's in the Wing Addicts' CT…read moreWing Trail. I was looking for a spot to get takeout wings before a noon football game, and I noticed AJ's was open at 9 AM. That's dedication. LOL. Sure enough, there were between 5 and 10 people there eating breakfast and/or getting a drink the entire time I was there from about 10:45 to 11:15. They serve breakfast all day btw. I ordered 7 wings each of the following flavors: Hot Honey Buffalo, Cajun Dry Rub, Raspberry Chili, and Peanut Butter with a side of Spicy Grape Ape. The wings weren't breaded per se, but they seemed to be a bit flour dusted, in a way that worked well. The wing's weren't especially sauced, but the the outer texture of the wings really captured the flavor of the sauces and the wings were all really tasty. The wings were meaty and had good texture. I would definitely return for wings. I also got a bowl of chili for my son. I had a bite. It was a meaty ground beef and bean style chili with maybe a medium dose of Tabasco or another similar hot sauce. They topped it with melted cheddar. It was better than I would have expected for sure. Service was friendly. They have pool and darts. I assume the vibe changes upon time of day. It was pretty chill and "come as you are" while I was there. 4.25 Stars

The food is absolutely amazing with huge portions! The service definitely lacking the last 2 times…read moreI went, once food got dropped no one checked to see if me and my girls we good had to ask for more drinks the check and to go containers but overall the food and prices make up for lack of service.The Ambiance of place is relaxing and comfortable!

Kind of surprising when we walked in. A hole in the wall place. I had the bbq spare ribs. Very good.read more

Sadly, the current rating is not reflective of new owners. While friendly, the food was mediocre…read more It was clear my half bbq chicken was reheated from the day before. The ribs were okay. Their coleslaw was very fresh. The restaurant is tired and old... sometimes great if the bbq raged as a 5 star. One of my measures of restaurants is the bathroom - didn't meet might standard if cleanliness but it was ok. I was excited for great bbq based on the reviews and rating. Like the restaurant, it was dated.

Let's get into some great eating guys! I ain't ever been to J Timothy's, but I was recommended…read morethis place at work when I mentioned to some co-workers I would be going to the AMC in town where I got to see the first two episodes of "Lion". Honestly, after reading the reviews, I wasn't too confident I would even be able to eke on in for dinner, but my God was I able to get in, and thank the LORD I was able to find a parking spot with such a full lot of cars! What started as a solo trip to J Timothy's became a welcome table event when fellow Yelper Angie showed up with her husband and invited me over to their table. I'm SO glad we were able to have that happen! It became one of the best post-event dinners I've had yet. It did take a bit of time to decide between the three of us, but we eventually split our checks, with me taking care of my order and Angie taking care of the rest. We had Kate as a waitress, and might I say, she was not only nice and efficient, but she was very knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful and accommodating. I immediately requested a take-out box and she delivered just like that. She was even knowledgeable on what foods and such were made in-house and what wasn't, which is honestly very impressive! Also note, we all got to have a taste of everything that came in tonight, so we got lots of food to get to! We did have the wings for our appetizers. I did the 10-wing Dirt Style Honey BBQ Gold for mine, and they got I wanna say 20(?) Buffalo wings. They were cooked to perfection, and I was able to twist the bones off the flats. Both flavors were good, but even though it could possibly be my bias talking, I did prefer my flavor of wings. I will say the Buffalo had that signature spice level there, but it didn't overpower the wing, which is awesome! Oh, and there were also the potato skins which was rated perfectly, and that tasted really good as well. For the entrees, this is why I immediately requested the box. My order was the full rack of ribs. Angie got the chicken pot pie. Usually, I don't eat pot pies, but the one Angie ordered was honestly very good. Flaky, buttery crust top, and savory filling or chicken, potatoes, peas, etc. As for my ribs, whenever I tried to cut them, all the meat kept falling off the bone! That's how you know it was cooked properly! And dear God were these ribs were delicious, succulent, and delicious! Did I mention they were delicious? The BBQ sauce was a symphony of bliss that helped make each bite of rib taste like I went to Cloud Nine! The coleslaw it came with was good, but it's not something I would say can compete with the South. But good all the same. Drinks were great too. I got the Dragon Fruit Martini(?), and that was sweet and relaxing to have after a long summer and a long drive to Plainville. Oh, and we also got dessert! Again we picked different things: Angie ordered the "Not Fried Chicken" while I went with the Key Lime Pie. Wherever these guys get their key lime pie from, keep them coming and let me know so I can get some more myself! The raspberry sauce was a great choice for accompaniment and complimented the pie nicely. And the slice was divine! The Not Fried Chicken is a very innovative idea, and it tasted good as well. I can see now why this place gets so much love. It's insane how good this place is in just about every aspect! The sink did take a bit to learn, but that was about my only criticism, other than that this place easily gets 5 stars from me, and I am so glad to have had this dinner with Angie and meet her husband. #KeepYelping

A friend of mine took me here for lunch after church during a recent visit to CT. The interior was…read morerustic, comfortable, and spacious with 2 levels. We chose booth seating on the 2nd floor, which was cozy, and boasted a cool view of the downstairs area. For my beverage, I chose the Cherry mocktail, which was oh so fizzy, refreshing, and a nice mix of sweet and tart. We shared the Chili Dirt Wings and Fried Calamari. The Wings were fried twice and generously sauced. They were satisfyingly crispy and full of bold flavor with a bit of a kick. The Fried Calamari was light and crunchy. I had a tough time selecting my entree, but finally went with Taverne Grilled Meatloaf. This dish consisted of beef and pork meatloaf, loaded mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The Meatloaf was cooked perfectly on the char-broiler, giving it a slightly smoky taste and bit of caramelization, then smothered in a tomato glaze. Meatloaf was delightfully tender and well seasoned. Loaded Mashed Potatoes was mouthwatering, covered in melty cheese, bacon, and scallions. Veggies included carrots, zucchini, squash and had a great consistency, adding a fresh element to the dish. For dessert, I had to get one of my favorites: Sticky Toffee Pudding. Their version was a moist, dense sponge Bundt cake with caramel sauce. It was decent, but overly sticky sweet even for me. Service was solid. Our waitress was welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything came out in a timely manner. If I return, I would want to try the Shepherd's Pie, Boneless Braised Short Ribs, or Pierogies and Kielbasa.

I usually read reviews, but I thought "it's pizza, how bad can it be?"…read more I should had read the reviews! This was by far the worst pizzas I have ever had. There was literally NO flavor, even with the pepperoni. The crust was even tasteless... The wings were okay, the had more flavor than the pizza, but were dry I gave it another go as leftover, hoping they would be better. They were not. This whole order unfortunately went into the trash.

I Ordered a large pepperoni pizza and 10 hot wings. The pizza was probably one of the worst I have…read moreever had. I didn't even eat a full slice and It didn't taste good. The wings were a little bit better than the pizza but still not satisfying. On another note I contacted slice the app I ordered the food from and told them about this issue and they reached out to the restaurant and they said they couldn't do anything. Long story short save your money and order somewhere else.

Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions,…read morepeppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back!

Krave Cheesesteaks has had a lot of good buzz from the CT Foodie, Blogger and Instagram Community…read more I was recently able to visit for lunch. I live in the Hartford area, Krave certainly has one of the better cheesesteaks within a reasonable driving distance. The seating area has two person tables. They were both full most of the time I was there. Luckily, one was opening up as my cheesesteak was done and I was able to eat there. They could fit one more 2 person table there, and that seems like a good idea from what I saw. Service was friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, which automatically comes with onions, Cherry peppers, whiz and American Cheese. I added sweet peppers, mushrooms, Mamba Sauce (described as a sweet hot sauce) and mayo. The steak was obviously fresh. It was maybe cut a bit thicker and coarser than many places. My preference would be a touch thinner. I also could have used a bit more seasoning on the steak itself. I was looking forward to the cherry pepper flavor, but it didn't stand out. I wonder if they misunderstood and substituted the sweet peppers for the cherry peppers instead of including both. The bread was about average for a cheesesteak. I think there's an opportunity to level up there. The other toppings were generally good. I've heard good things about the "salmon steak" and the "shrimp steak". I'll possibly be back to try the shrimp steak at some point. 4.25 Stars

I usually go to the Sliders in Plainville, but I stopped by the Plantsville location and was…read morepleasantly surprised! Miami my bartender was amazing. She was so friendly, attentive, and made sure I was well taken care of the entire time. I wanted my wings well done and she made sure they were cooked to perfection. Great service really makes a difference, and she definitely made my visit a great one. I can't wait to come back.

Came here for a birthday of a friend. The place was busy and extremely loud, but the service was…read moregreat. We probably had 16 in our party, and the server was able to take care of everyone! Kudos to her; if I remember correctly, her name was Jen. Good pour on drinks, and I had the taco salad; it was pretty good. BF had the spicy steak bomb sandwich; it was good but really spicy for him. Just a warning, the flooring in this place is really slippery; my friend and I almost fell a few times, especially when you just came in and it's raining outside.

As my previous reviews indicate, my sons and I are on the hunt for the best hidden gem wings in the…read morestate. Our travels took us to The Groggy Frog and we were thrilled we took the hour drive in the snow. Service: Prompt, Authentic, Laid Back - no corporate pieces of flare (thank goodness). Atmosphere: you had me at hello. Dive bar, watering hole, where everyone goes vibe. Small. Unique. They definitely do not make them like this anymore. Great music and bar noise. Rustic wood. High tops all around. Fantastic. The wings: so far the best hidden gem we have found. Way better than others in Southington I have previously visited and reviewed. Tons of flavors. They also offer wings in 5's, so, if you're like us and want to try a few sauces - you're in a great position until you find your go-to's. We ordered: hot buffalo, buffalo blue, chipotle honey horseradish, teriyaki wasabi, and an order of their fried shrimp tossed in hot buffalo. All hot, crispy, excellent. While all the sauces were good, the hot buffalo and chipotle honey horseradish make the cut for our next visit. We can't wait to be back and try 3-4 other sauces with the 2 we've fallen in love with. Note: I love the blue cheese dressing at places as much as the wings. I have noticed the wing places in Southington serve a thicker (almost spreadable) homemade blue cheese. It was excellent. But because of its thickness, we went through a lot. And, as you may read in my other reviews, I hate the 2oz soufflé cups in a wing place. 4oz minimum please. Only thing I've learned to do better next time - ask for tons of extra napkins. I prefer when they're either stored on the table, or better, have paper towel rolls on the tables at the elite wing joints.

All of the flavors of wings we had were delicious & unique. Definitely try the capn' crunch wings…read morew/ fluff! They have a great draft list & other great options for food on the menu. Staff is very helpful & there's plenty of space to find a seat and hang out and listen to a band or karaoke.

I've tried this location a few times and the fries always tend to be greasy and way too salty. The…read morecajun corn was good but salty. Their dry rubs on the chicken is absolutely terrible. No other words on that, the sandwich was good. If I were to give another chance, I'd probably only try the wet rubs such as bbq, or get plain chicken since them dry rubs are incredibly overwhelming.

first time going & it was amazing!(: the fries were seasoned just right & the wings had just the…read moreright amount of flavor(:

I've ordered for pick-up from here several times, and I'm always impressed. It's such a great…read morehealthy option, and being open later makes it perfect for grabbing something on my way home from work. The food is consistently delicious, and I love that the website even shows all the nutritional info--it makes choosing meals super easy. Some of my favorites: Chicken Quinoa ($11.99) - Grilled chicken, edamame, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, herbed quinoa, spinach, avocado, crispy crumbs, with greens hot sauce and cilantro lime. Absolutely packed with flavor! Calories: 749 | Protein: 72.3g | Carbs: 52.9g | Fat: 29.7g | Fiber: 11.4g Avocado Blaze ($9.99) - Chopped romaine, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, black beans, tortilla strips, avocado, sunflower seeds, with a squeeze of lime and lime cilantro dressing. Fresh, vibrant, and filling. Calories: 803 | Protein: 27g | Carbs: 64g | Fat: 59g | Fiber: 25g Baja Wrap ($9.99) - Blackened rice, black beans, shredded cheddar, tortilla strips, fresh pico de gallo, romaine, corn salsa, avocado, and a drizzle of chipotle aioli in a spinach wrap. Flavor-packed and satisfying. Overall, I love that I can get healthy, tasty meals that actually fill me up, even on a busy weeknight. Highly recommend for anyone looking for fresh, nutritious options! The inside seating area is set up more like a fast food restaurant. I have not actually ever sat inside to eat but you could if you wanted to. There is plenty of space. I love the grab and go option here!

This is one of my favorite go to locations for quick and healthy meals. My personal favorite is the…read moreharvest salad. We are able to get food for the entire family at the mix of options that everybody enjoys.