Went here for the first time, and am probably wavering between a 3.5 and a 4 -- but rounded up to 4…read morebecause of our lovely server, Louie. My friend and I both had burgers, which were delicious -- but what were REALLY awesome were the french fries. Slim, perfectly cooked and salted -- hoo mama. Other reviewers have mentioned that the menu has more of an Asian influence -- this continues to be true, and in fact, when we return I'd like to try some of those more specifically Asian or Asian-inspired dishes. One thing I perceived, though, was that the pickles on the burger were brined in something that tasted almost seafood-y -- I'm allergic so I don't think it was actual fish sauce or something, but something that gave it a slight fishy taste, like when you have seaweed. Anyway, that was the only thing I didn't care for -- but it didn't bother me enough to not want to try again! We loved the ambience and the location was also super convenient with free parking in the back. I'll update my review after my next visit!

3.5 stars We were on…read moreour way home from a road trip and were looking for a great lunch spot on our route, when we came across Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, which was located in the quaint town of Sandy Hook. As we drove through the village, we saw the restaurant on our left-hand side. It was housed in a historical brick building with a sprawling deck overlooking the Pootatuk River. It was a beautifully sunny day, so I immediately suggested that we dine outside. Unfortunately for us, the part of the balcony that was covered and offering live acoustic music was completely full. That meant that we were seated on the far edge of the patio with no shield from the strong sun or any ability to hear the tunes. In addition to the unideal seating, the food took a very long time to arrive, so I just sat there roasting. The server offered to move us inside, but we stuck it out for the view. I had ordered the Fattoush Salad with Chicken. The Mediterranean bowl included mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, kalamata olives, and fried naan croutons, though I had omitted the red onion that was also supposed to be in the blend. I had asked for the red wine vinaigrette on the side and wound up not using much of it. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the chicken had an odd preparation. It was not grilled (like I would have hoped for a healthy salad topper) and not deep-fried, but was roasted or pan-fried or something, which I had not expected. It had a crispy skin, but remained reasonably tender at least. I also grabbed a few of my partner's fries, which were excellent. After we wrapped up the meal, I stopped inside to cool off and use the facilities, which consisted of a singular, unisex bathroom in the corner of the rustic dining room. There was a bit of a line, and they could certainly have benefitted from additional restrooms. I really did like the antique atmosphere at Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, but I think that the heat just made the experience a bit challenging for me. I would definitely consider returning, but would be more diligent in my seating and food selections.

We visited based on Yelp reviews showing this as the number one breakfast/brunch restaurant near…read moreDanbury CT. The rating is well deserved. Despite 40% of the staff missing for multiple reasons, the staff handled caring for a full house - inside and out - as best as possible. The wait was worth every minute after I dug into the Linguini and Clams Portuguese Style. One of the best meals in a long time! Reminded me of summer meals in the Portguguese section of Fall River MA. Ralph prepares this dish from scratch and the small clams were fresh and fantastic. The portion can easily feed 2 and more. My family's more traditional eggs and bacon and toast dishes were perfectly cooked and delicious. Outside seating offers beautiful river views. Inside is a bit cramped so if the weather is good head outside! Next visit - ordering the dish ahead of my arrival!

Food taste amazing and the size is huuuuuuuge. The way Rauph talk about his food, it's just make…read moreyou want to try everything. And THEY ARE GOOOOD and a generous portion. The staff are nice and even we're the first time here, we can tell because every table looks like "the friends" then that say something about this restaurant. Last but not least, it's by a beautiful creek and make everything even more perfect for a sunny afternoon. Will definitely come back more often!

Tashua Knolls Restaurant and Event Space provided the space and food for my first cousins 50th…read moreWedding Anniversary. My daughter and I attended and we were impressed from the moment our car dropped us off in the front. We were greeted at the door by a professional employee. He took us back to a beautiful space with a marble table where we picked up our name tags. Nearby was the entrance to the huge room where all of the family members were seated at circular tables with white tablecloths. Each table had a beautiful flower arrangement in the center that didn't prevent us from seeing each of the family members around our table. The waiters were right on schedule with each course starting with our drinks. The food was delicious and naturally we had anniversary wedding cake for dessert. There was plenty of space for dancing with a dance floor. When we had the opportunity to move around to the other tables to chat we were not crowded in the space. I am highly recommending you consider Tashua Knolls for your special event.

The banquet servers were clearing tables LOUDLy while presentations were given, and speakers were…read moregiving emotional talks on their health crises. It was beyond annoying. The banquet room and facility in general is extremely dated. Looks like it was last decorated in the early 90's. Weird fake flowers and sconces. The "turkey" carving station had a large, shiny lump of chopped and formed turkey with a very pink hue. Almost like they bought the worst quality meat lump from a deli and called it turkey. Never seen anything like it. Even the ice cream was bad. I liked that there were healthy options, fresh sautéed veggies, etc. however it was completely unremarkable. This morning my partner and I woke up with diarrhea and nausea. We never have these issues except with food poisoning.

Stopped into Monroe Social in Monroe, CT on 9/28/25. Solid spot overall -- I'd give it …read more The crab cakes were the standout. Two good-sized Maryland-style cakes, nicely seared and packed with crab (not filler). They came over a bed of fresh arugula and parmesan with a lemony kick and chili aioli that tied it together really well. The fish and chips were classic -- a big, flaky piece of wild cod fried golden. Fries were solid, tartar sauce hit the spot. Tried the crispy chicken sandwich too. Juicy chicken, cheddar, bacon, pickles, and the same chili aioli they used on the crab cakes. Really tasty combo, and the fries on the side were crisp. Overall: good food, friendly vibe, and worth a return visit.

Beautiful private room available for parties and the food cannot be beat. Everything is delicious…read more Our party had a custom menu with lobster ravioli, salad, salmon, chicken, broccoli, potatoes and pasta ala vodka. They are also known for their lobster rolls and other entrees. The service is friendly and the owners are warm. The drinks are very good. We love this place. It's so good to have a local place that actually tastes amazing!!!

My wife and I just moved to Stratford, and have been looking for local businesses to support and…read moredine at. We're so happy we found Marianna's, the food is absolutely delicious, everything is made fresh, and the quality ingredients they use makes the price well worth it! I love that it's family-owned and operated, and they're closed on Sundays to be able to spend time together as a family. That just makes us want to support them even more.

I came here with my kids. First and foremost. I need to talk about the menu. The menu online does…read morenot say you have to pay extra if you want it on a croissant or Portuguese roll or whatever. It says that it's a choice. Whatever you order in store, you pay extra for having your sandwich on one of their choices. For example, my kids ordered a bacon, egg and cheese. An extra $2.50 for a croissant when it's part of their choices. I ordered a large caramel iced coffee, which was tolerable. Again choices on the online menu said caramel, vanilla, hazelnut available. What it should say is $1.00 extra for flavors. The service is very slow. My kids and I waited about 30 mins for 3 sandwiches. A tuna mac was also ordered. The total came to $63. Never again.

Came here for brunch a few weeks ago on Sunday. Nice time. Very cute in here. We were…read morecelebrating my friend's engagement so we got a bottle of Prosecco which was nice, and ordered off the brunch menu. I got the Farmhouse Omelet and wow, that was rich and dense! I had leftovers for the next day. It was very good but again, the gouda is rich. They put it in the middle of the omelete. Nice pieces of bacon on the side and I ordered gluten free toast. My other friends got the fried chicken sandwich and the lamb burger. No complaints but I can't speak too much about their dishes. Just make sure to come hungry if you're getting the omelet.

Google reviews say this closed permanently and the owner disabled reviews. If that doesn't say…read moreguilty conscience of an unprofessional owner I dont know what is. Good riddance and being turned away was a blessing in disguise. She responded to that my google review like an angry toddler after someone says no, so I did not bother updating.

The food was amazing. The best scrambled eggs I've ever had and my friend agreed. We were there for…read moreour birthday lunch & we're very happy with our choice

Trumbull Cafe has now moved - check out their new location adjacent to Sapore's Deli. What was…read moreonce the former Giove's, and then Fatty Patty, had been beautifully remodeled with a fresh, noir decor. Same great service and menu/food.

So, my wife and I, along with our tween daughter, visited Hilltop Kitchen on a whim last Saturday…read more First impressions were wonderful. The dining room was empty as we came early, and it looked beautiful. The entire restaurant, to the eye, is absolutely a vibe. There was one server on shift at the time and she was very nice and welcoming. We had very high hopes for the meal to come. We were fairly disappointed. It was during a brunch service. Initially ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Yes, calamari as a brunch app is kind of strange however since it was available I ordered it. I typically order this wherever I go, because I execution-wise, it's not the easiest thing to prepare correctly. This app was tiny, as in the serving size. Additionally the calamari itself was super small as well. No nice meaty rings. No crispy tentacles. Just a greasy mess. The dish purports the dipping sauce to be that of a fra diavolo, it was not. It was more like a marinara with chunky bits of aromatics and perhaps a bit of crushed red pepper. It was also very pricey given everything. Even if it were perfect, still on the pricey side. At the same time my daughter ordered French toast. For $18. We are talking $6 a slice of brioche. Wild business, that. As mains, my wife ordered the avocado toast. Which she actually seemed to enjoy, although the bread was soggy, and the other items on the plate severely lacking. I ordered the "lobster" cake eggs Benedict. If this was lobster, then I'm the Mother Theresa. It was, by my palate overly processed canned crab meat. At best, overly processed lobster meat, but I highly doubt that given the taste, color, and texture. The CRAB cake itself was meh, the accompanying potato hash was okay, and the hollandaise sauce was passable if not good. We ordered drinks as well. My lemon drop martinis were pretty good. My wife was dissatisfied with her margarita, then ordered a dirty martini that was okay. We walked out with a tab of nearly $200. To say it was worth the money would be absurd. I hate to be so blatantly honest with this review, but this experience (food and drink-wise) was not one I would recommend.

From start to finish, Hilltop Kitchen is a hidden gem! It's taken me way too long to get there for…read morea meal, but today was the day and I am so glad I did. We were sat quickly by a lovely young lady who I came to find out is the owner's daughter. There were several tables occupied but we were greeted promptly and attended to. We ordered the grilled cantaloupe with whipped ricotta crostini and it may be one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted, ever! The drizzle of hot honey topped with pistachios was the perfect accompaniment. I also ordered the tuna Niçoise salad and my husband had the Philly sandwich , both were perfection. We were not planning on dessert, but, then, we did with no regrets. The black cherry cheesecake was delicious and shareable. Honestly, even after a wonderful meal, the best part of our lunch when was the owner came over to chat with us. She introduced herself and told us a little about herself and her story. She is a remarkable, strong, woman who has worked hard to build her business and I truly can't wait to go back and to bring friends!