Great brisket, great wings and their sauces are awesome. Best BBQ in the area. Can't wait to go…read moreback. Ian

Little Mark's missed the mark for us. We love BBQ but this didn't hit the way we hoped…read more Apps only. - jalapeño bacon tater balls. Delicious - but you get 3 total for $13. They were slightly larger than a golf ball. Served over a massive unnecessary bed of arugula. 6 of them would've met the mark. - Burnt ends - those were NOT burnt ends. They described them as "'meat candy" on their menu. Any burnt end I've had or made is melt in your mouth, fatty and delicious. These were large cubes over overcooked, lukewarm, dry pork. You could not cut through them with a fork which says it all. And you got 7 total small cubes - for $15. - wings were pretty good. We got the LMs sauce. Good flavor, decent meatiness. You pay $2/wing though ... $12 for 6 wings - kids meal tenders and fries - fries were great. Tenders okay. Service was decent and atmosphere nice but tables wayyyyyy too crowded. Booths looked comfortable but there should be 1-2 less tables so you're not bumping chairs and sitting on top of the stranger next to you. Unfortunately wouldn't return - which stinks.

Tried again, not bad but not great…read more It's been a while since I tried this place. Decided to come by during a random weekend lunch to give their food another try. Server was friendly and very casual. I asked for her recommendation and was told their grilled chicken sandwich was pretty good. Strange given they use to be really proud in their bbq, but trusted the server and got the west coast chicken sandwich and swapped the bun for a lettuce wrap. Also got the tumbleweeds with a side of spicy aoli to dip in. The food came out after a little bit of a wait, but not too long. Took pics and dug in. The tumbleweeds were cooked well but really lacked in any flavor beyond crispy breading. It really needed a dipping sauce to give it any real flavor. The spicy aoli had a little zip to it and helped though. The chicken was seasoned well but overcooked. The Swiss cheese didn't really add much so I scraped it off. Bacon wasn't crispy, was welded to the Swiss cheese so I just scraped it off with the cheese. The heirloom tomatoes and pickled red onions were very good. Lightly salted and sweet tomatoes and briny sweet onions really complimented the chicken and were welcome additions. Avocado was okay, fresh and presented well. The food wasn't bad, but it did have some stumbles. It's a great venue space, one of the few country bars in the state and is decked out well to be the primo spot for county. It's not a great restaurant, but it's serviceable food and a nice staff. If it can really sell the events and nail those, then the food can be simpler and still do well. For now though, it's okay.

It's been a couple years since I been but we were gonna check out the band playing. I was little…read morehesitant but seeing how I give men a thousand chances, why not give a restaurant a second chance... And I must say the menu is definitely changed in the last couple years and the food was excellent. Not sure if this isn't under new ownership or management but everything has improved. I ended up ordering a salmon dish but I asked if I didn't get all the sugary glazes on it which they literally sauteed and seasoned the salmon perfectly with just vegetables I also let them know that it was gluten free due to celiac so they made sure that they limited cross-contamination. I did not try any of the drinks from the bar but the seltze water was nice and cold and sparkly. Lol. The band that they brought on was highly energetic, very entertaining and very friendly. I would definitely go back. I would love to try this place out in the summertime when everything is open and they're outdoor. Spaces are actually in use due to the fact that it was freezing out. Everybody stayed inside but overall the grounds are very beautiful. Staff was super friendly, very attentive.

Hometown spot, right off a two lane highway, you'll find a small corner restaurant with some tasty…read moresmoke coming off the top.. that's Thomas Smokey pit stop! Service was very friendly, prices a little high, but bbq is crazy these days so you kind of expect it. Tried the three meat plate, with a side of bbq beans and cornbread. Ribs: tender, not fall off the bone but great rub! Brisket: rather dry but I wouldn't throw it away Corn bread: dry and did throw away Baked beans: delicious!! Great little spicy flavor. Hot links: my favorite part of this dish! Wasn't a standard flavor, not too spicy, and had a great snap to it. Overall, decent experience, nothing to write home about. Very limited seating, stools only. Come hungry, good size portions.

First Timer to Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop BBQ in Manchester, CT yesterday. I did the 2 plate meat w/…read moreone side. Went with the Ribs & Brisket and collards. Place is smallish, but there's a counter with a few stools if you want to eat inside. Service was very friendly & efficient. Brisket was good -- tender and moist. Nice bark too. Ribs had a smokey flavor, I liked the rub they used. But a few were borderline tough. Collards were excellent. Overall, this is decent "northern Q", I would definitely come back again if I'm in the area. Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop BBQ is a solid 4 Star rating, IMO, and that's coming from a guy who consumed a lot of Q in northern Alabama when he lived down there.

i've only eaten there twice and it was on the food truck and the food truck was located at the…read moreCoventry farmers market. The only drawback is I cannot find the company anymore. The food was 100% excellent delicious.

From the owner: Gourmet craft BBQ. We are more than just a food truck. We offer premium selected meats cooked low…read moreand slow only using oak wood, live fire, and smoke. Infusing rustic and primal flavors in to your food by our skilled pitmaster and chef using locally sourced fresh ingredients.

First time stopping by and it did not disappoint! The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. We…read morestarted with the Smoked chicken chowder, which the chef split for us, and it was fantastic!!! They had a $20 Lunch "sampler" with 3 wings, 2 tacos, and some boardwalk style fries. I had the citrus BBQ sauce on the wings and they were really good!! The tacos, I had the pork and the chicken, were super flavorful. The fries, wow the fries were super good!! This was just a great experience. The chef owner is very personable and professional. Definitely worth the visit!!!

Such a great newer place in Ellington. The owner was such a great guy, and the food was delicious!…read moreIt is also BYOB which is always fun.

We dined here on the last night of school vacation week with 4 kids ranging in age from 5 to 15…read more We came in exhausted from a day at Six Flags. We did not have a reservation, so for 6 people, we expected a wait when walking in at 7:30 pm. We were greeted and seated in less than 2 min. The staff was extremely friendly. Joe, our server, was prompt and made great suggestions. We ordered the app Hot Mess, and it was exactly as advertised, a hot mess but absolutely delicious. Everyone at the table enjoyed it. We went on to try the BBQ tacos and the BBQ platter, both outstanding. The Grand daddy was a one-and-done cocktail for me as it was strong. I would highly recommend it if you like an old-fashioned. We have decided that it is well worth the 2 hr drive for this meal now, when we make a trip to Six Flags it must include a stop at Fletchers's

How is this place still in business? Food was horrendous and expensive. I could say more but why?…read more Got take out can't comment on the service. Ambiance was the only upside here from my picking up the food looks like a nice place.

Always a great time and Delicious food at The Hidden Still. From trivia.. karaoke. Great…read morebartenders and servers. Live music is always great too!! I ended up ordering their tacos. We also had corn, hush puppies and chicken wings. I have celiac disease so I can't try everything on the menu, but they are really good about making sure things are gluten free when ordering.

Great atmosphere (although it is a little loud with the music but if you don't mind that...) The…read morefood was first rate. We had wings and I had the Guinness Beef Stew. It was some of the best beef stew I have ever had. They are a moonshine bar and the drinks made with moonshine were fab. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I would definitely return there.

I love it here! Good friendly vibes, yummy pretzels, and lots of board games to play while you wait…read morefor your food. Lots of good drinks offered. I wish it was open for longer hours!

Hops 44 is such a solid go-to for us. We live close by and there isn't much out our way, so it's…read morealways the perfect place to meet friends whether it's just for a drink, an appetizer, or a full dinner. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and even the desserts are worth sticking around for. It's dependable, welcoming, and always a good time--we're so glad to have it nearby!

Part of a gas station, good late night grab for middle eastern cuisine. The taste depends on who is…read morecooking that night:

Pretty decent convenience store grub, good prices and basic fare…read more I've been meaning to go to this location for a while now, but given that it's tied to a gas station and the hours were always a little weird, I never had a chance to give them a try. Today I managed to catch them late enough in the day to get something made, so I picked a few breakfast items to try. The location's not a pretty place. it's very much a gas station convenience store with a deli and a bench with stools. This is very much the place you go to when you're going to work and you want a quick bite to eat, and so long as you come in looking for that type of food then it works. The breakfast sandwiches were good enough. Eggs were cooked hard, white american cheese was melty and cheesy, roll was fresh, and the meats were cooked. There wasn't anything special about these sandwiches, but they were good for what they were. If you need a meal and want a basic sandwich, this place is more than capable of handling that type of request. The prices are actually pretty good, the portion is reasonable, and it's not bad. Don't expect awesome, but functional fare.

J Rego's is an absolute gem to have in the neighborhood! Great food, people, & prices -- this…read morefamily-owned restaurant has been our go-to date night spot since they opened. Where do I start?! One thing I love about J Rego's is the quality of their menu; meals are always unique and truly make J Rego's stand FAR apart from other food spots in this part of CT. Yes, they offer the very best of your favorite restaurant classics, but they also add high-end, high-quality options that you cannot find anywhere else in the area. They do weekly specials (check their Instagram or call!) that always blow my mind. I literally stalk their social media each week waiting for their new options! Having J Rego's so close to home is a hazard for my self control!! And the Espresso Martinis?! Don't get me started! Delicious, high-class, and absolutely addicting. One VERY notable details about J Rego's: -- They have a FANTASTIC outdoor dining area. We enjoy it frequently in the summer, and they also set up a tent & space heaters for the colder months. Check their IG for live music on the weekends! Today, I sent my parents to J Rego's for a lunch date. They were BLOWN AWAY! It was definitely a home run recommendation. J Rego's -- thank you for being here and doing what you do! You make our community a better place & we love you for it.

We ate here on a Monday night. Cute place and hopping. People were friendly, overall a good…read moreexperience. I got the Stuffed Chicken, it was very tasty but it was only the small butt end of a chicken breast, not a whole breast. For $26 bucks I guess I expected a whole boneless chicken breast. The dessert was delicious, we shared the warm checkerboard brownies.