I had the opportunity to experience Smokin' Lanes BBQ twice, since the launching of the new food…read moretruck. Everything I had from this places has tasted really good. This is a family own business and they know what they are doing. The owner has been doing BBQ for many years and you can taste the experience. By the way you have to try the honey garlic wings or shrimp, it is so addictive. Take care and be safe..

Delicious BBQ! The smoked brisket is amazing. You can tell they put a lot of love and thought into…read moretheir food. If your looking for good BBQ Smokin' Lanes is where it's at!

Everything we ate was delicious--oysters, clam chowder , lobster roll, and the salmon. I liked that…read morethey're willing to substitute sides if you don't like something. We'll be back in the summer to try fried seafood .

I ordered takeout. Food was amazing fresh hot and delicious . Staff was helpful and friendly . Cute…read morelittle restaurant with outside dining. They also have a fish market on the other side where you can buy raw fish and cooked selections

"She's got a set of gills, like no fish I've ever seen Long…read moreblonde hair and a tail in between I'm in love with a creature from the sea And she's bringin' out the crustacean in me " (Jimmy Buffett) To The Gills brings "fresh hand cut seafood to Litchfield County, CT". They share a funky space with New Curds on the Block cheese shop in an old brick mill building. We climbed a rickety wood staircase in the back of the building to get into the shops. Don't enter through the front of the building or you'll end up in a karate dojo. They sell super fresh fish and shellfish - Atlantic Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Sea Bass (MA). Blackfish, Sardines, Pink Shrimp, Scallops, Soft Shell Crabs, Steamers, Littleneck Clams, Gem Clams, PEI Mussels, and Crab Cakes. You can order online and pick up at their Oakville Shop, Bantam Farmer's Market, or Washington Depot Farmer's Market. We swung by yesterday and had a hard time deciding what to buy. I was tempted by the soft-shell crabs because I never had them before. But ultimately, I chickened out and went for three of their big crab cakes. They were $7 each and worth every dime. They weighed in at 4 ounces and were PACKED with crab meat and very little breading or filling. A few minutes in the air fryer at 350 and they were as good as any I've ever had. As I said, they share retail space with the New Curds on the Block cheese shop (after all, the two owners are married), and after we bought the crab cakes, a wedge of Dutch Knuckle cheese, a tin of smoked mussels, some addictive Maple Toffee Almonds, all of the purchases rang up on a combined receipt.

ORIGIN: Zachary Redin, with fifteen years as an Institute of…read moreCulinary Education-trained chef and fishmonger, opened To the Gills in 2022. The shop's name refers to an idiom that is used to express something being completely full. CONCEPT: The shop provides a curated collection of seafood, and associated seasonings, to Litchfield County. LOCATION: To the Gills shares a second floor corner suite with a cheese shop and knife sharpener. The suite is located in a building that long served as the site for Seymour Smith garden tool manufacturing. AMBIANCE: The shop is decorated with many unique items, such as an old cash register and oven. Tremendous windows line the time-worn brick walls of the former factory which had been built in the early 20th century. FOOD: The shop sells custom poke bowls and prepared chowder, crab cakes, and seaweed salad for quick meals. Shellfish, fin fish, smoked fish, and seafood seasonings are also sold, including uncommonly found fish such as parrot fish. SERVICE: Service is friendly and knowledgeable. TIPS: To the Gills also sells through the Washington Farmers' Market during warm weather Saturdays. There is no seating in the building, but there is a gazebo with two outdoor dining chairs and a side table in the parking lot. Neighboring Steel Creek has a bench overlooking the bridge. There is no elevator in the building. The second floor can be reached via an outdoor ramp that stretches across one side of the L-shaped building. To the Gills periodically serves raw oysters at neighboring Lasting Brass Brewery. Check the brewery's event calendar. To the Gills occasionally arranges informative events at the shop. In November I participated in a caviar tasting event in which eight different fish roes that are sold at the shop were featured and their provenance described. Follow the shop's Instagram account for future event announcements. A cheese shop (New Curds on the Block) and blade/knife sharpener are located in same suite.

Really good fresh fried seafood in a non-coastline city!…read more First I'm not really sure how to describe Paul's. It's not a food truck but its too big to be a food cart. Food trailer? Is that even a thing? Well whatever it is, there is no denying that the seafood is fresh. I was impressed as I watched the owner cleaning the shrimp that he was about to cook! Everything is done fresh, so be prepared for a little wait if there are others ahead of you. No patience, well call ahead! Problem solved. Lol. As far as taste, it was good but could have used a little dash of salt to bring out more of the seafood's flavor. Gotta love the taste if fresh seafood! The only con was the Styrofoam container. It captured the steam from the freshly cooked food and turned the crispy fried seafood soft. So let the steam out and don't let it sit too long! Definitely plan to go back and try more. It is a small menu, which gives attention to each item, and that is why the food is done so well!

The food and the customer service was impeccable. I found no complaints. The outside wasn't too…read moreappealing. But the delicious food makes up for all that. Sorry no pics I was too hungry. But I did order the fried whiting and season French fries. Plus they have organic homemade all natural juice. I live in Boston, but will def be back. Thank you

Great food and great service. It's the perfect hidden gem of flavor and kindness. The place has a…read moresitting area that it kept nice and clean. Now let's talk about the food . I had BBQ wing, Mac and cheese with Yams, corn bread and a cheese cake. It was so amazing the flavors and texture were everything and more. Is been a while since I had such fresh food

What a grand experience for a not so fancy location. As far as portions go this place is very…read moregenerous. $50 fisherman's platter was HUGE and packed with juicy fried shrimp tons of calamari, clam strips, whole belly clams and scallops. The fried scallops were my least favorite & a bit too cooked (understandable). 2lb+ lobster was HUGE! Truthfully a tough location to survive-- but a 10/10 for freshness!! I hope this MOMs Nothing Fancy sticks around. They've got everything a local seafood lover needs.

The customer service was great. We tried to order the captain's platter and whole belly clams but…read morehe advised that it's a lot of food and the platter already contained whole clams. I listened. The fish was super thick and we had an issue with it and he replaced it . Coleslaw was good. The onion rings were frozen :( not the string my kind. It's is nothing fancy - paper plates and 20 oz sodas in the fridge. You pay at the counter and they bring the food out. They're patio seating and also more seating in the back parking lot . Would i go back? Absolutely! But I'll order bellow and try the lobster. The surrounding area could be cleaned up . I didn't like parking in the back.

Portions are generous and excellent presentation y flavor. Service was also very good and the…read moreambiance made an amazing impression and a great experience

Best food ever!!! Ambiance was so clean and the service its grate also... I really recommend this…read moreplace

Favorite place to go! Every-time we have come, it has been consistent! The staff always provides…read moregreat recommendations, goes through all of the yummy specials, and is super friendly! Sad the patio wasn't open, hoping to get out there this summer! Salmon was delicious, prefer the chicken. Tofu portion seemed a bit smaller than last time, regardless was delicious. If you're looking for a great meal, comforting atmosphere, and outstanding service - cannot recommend it here enough!

Fantastic meal, in an old school CT Inn. They also have a killer GF menu-even the fryer is GF! I…read morehad a great classic NE clam chowder and a delicious burger (which is honestly one of my fave things to eat and I'm picky with my burgers!) This is a historical setting, so keep that in mind when you go. Cocktails and service were great - we also had a lovely table by the fireplace. We won't hesitate to go back!