I was in here today around 3:pm to pick up my order and the employees were saying a derogatory…read morestatement about my weight. The owner too! Until he saw me. In other words they don't want your business if you're overweight! I will never be back!

AJ's is a local gem nestled in the center of a plaza right off the main road in Higganum. For those…read moreof you traveling back from the beach in the summer, it's a winner. For me, I wanted to visit a new town in CT and pick a place to eat. I'm glad I chose AJ's. When you walk in the main section is set up for takeout with a plexiglass view behind the counter where the pizza is made. To the right is the main seating area if you are choosing to dine in. The seating is casual and has a home like an American diner vibe. If you are looking for good Italian at good price, AJ's is your place. Their menu contains all your standard Italian dishes for dine in and takeout as well as pizza and grinders. The menu is a two-sided page, and there is a separate special sheet given as well. Although I love me some standard Italian dishes, after reading some reviews, I knew that was either going for their grinders or taking a chance on their specials. Welp folks, special it was. They had 3 that week, and I chose to try their Chicken Andouille. This dish consisted of a creamy sauce with chicken, Andouille sausage, capers, and squash mixed into penne pasta. Wow. Delicious. The spicy kick to the sausage gave it a creamy heat, and I loved the nice touch of capers and crunchiness of the squash. The squash was cooked but not overcooked (sometimes it can get mushy, but not the case here). When we went today, the inside was quiet. Just a few tables had people. That's okay with me. It allows me to relax a bit as I eat and enjoy the food. The server was great. She was all smiles and bringing us everything in a timely fashion. If you are driving through Higganum and need a place to grab a lunch or dinner at a reasonable price, check out AJs. You won't regret it.

My son and I popped in completely randomly. Passing through town on the college tour circuit, late…read morein the evening--the posted menu spoke to us on an otherwise quiet, cold night in Middletown. What a lucky draw. Right through the door, the interior is jaw-dropping. Clever, whimsical, and completely transporting...to where? Inside a boat? Inside a whale? Inside a Scandinavian forest? I often look at wine lists first. Seeing what a restaurant chooses to serve by the glass provides a clue to creativity, thoughtfulness, pricing. Osa was off to a great start on all points. Then the food started arriving and we knew we'd struck gold. Unexpected flavor balances and combinations. Fantastic use of game meat. Spot-on execution. We sat there "mmm'ing" at each other and then bargaining to trade bites. Great service too. I don't know that I'll ever get to go back, but I still think of that meal from time to time.

The ambiance, service and quick turnaround time for dinner would've scored Osa 5-stars, not gonna…read morelie. An excellent date night overall for our first night in the area, but their mocktails literally tasted lake expired La Croix. I try not to use Gen Z slang her, but the definition of mid lol

Ordered the loaded tater tots to go. Haven't had tater tots in quite some time so thought I would…read moretry them. BUYER BEWARE - tots had very little cheese, of which I thought it would have been the liquid type. NO bacon, NO scallions and NO sour cream - this is all per the menu. @ $14 this is quite a bold price but sounded delish.. CANNOT recommend these or.maybe a retrain on the menu for the cooks.. See photo I will just stick to the Shepards pie which is good along with the French Dip and Fig and Brie Chicken.

They offer complimentary draft beer on your birthday. Casual stop in Portland…read more Friendly fast service and place filled with regulars.

Excellent food and service. I enjoyed the southern blt with fried green tomatoes and hubby had the…read moreHuntsville beef. Awesome

Certainly an interesting restaurant, tucked away in the middle of a less-than-pretty road, which…read moresomehow makes it even more intriguing. I do wish there were more signs, as both the parking lot and the entrance felt a bit vague and easy to miss. Once we finally found our way inside, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere reminded me of another local tavern. Staffed by friendly people. The food was good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. My only disappointment was the lack of information about the history of the establishment. There is a lot of marketing that references its connection to a jailhouse on the menu, but very little information is actually shared within the tavern itself. I found myself wanting to learn more about the story behind the place. I also think it would be fun to add a photo-op area--perhaps even outdoors--with a set of mock jail bars where guests could take pictures. It would fit the theme and add a memorable touch. The tavern itself is fairly small, so I can imagine it gets quite crowded during busy times. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.

Always a solid stop for a quick slice. Great with allergies, these guys know me at this point and…read moretake extra care. The pizza is yummy and their crazy combos are spot on. Pop over and try one if you are in the area!

I moved from Connecticut to Kansas 12 ago, and every day I miss this g-darn pizza. There's talk of…read morea new pizza place opening up here that will serve New Haven-style pizza; memories of pizza from Da Vinci will be what I will be mercilessly comparing that hapless new restaurant to. 11/10, sometimes I think about their baked potato and/or their shrimp scampi pizza and cry. They were always happy to accomidate my request for a thicker crust on my pizzas, and never looked at me like a godless heathen with no taste.

Went for an early dinner and brought my cousin for the first time . She loved the delicious garlic…read moreknots. I had salad and eggplantl rollatimi and she had the meatball grinder . All very good . The staff was very nice and very cozy inside.. enjoy Chris M

We had a light dinner here on a weeknight. There's a nice parking lot in front of the restaurant…read moreand we were warmly greeted, and seated at a nice big booth upon entry. A complimentary small dish of olives and a small bowl of buttery garlic bread were delicious! Had a late lunch so I wasn't too hungry. Ordered the arugula salad with the added protein of chicken. Inexpensive and delicious dinner of only $13! The chicken breast was flattened and grilled. It was juicy and tender. Everything on the menu looks pretty good so I'll have to come back and try other dishes when I'm back in the area.

Been here quite a bit…read more The margaritas are where it's at. Consistently good, strong & great lime flavor. The food & service are hit or miss. Really good when you find a dish that's done well, but there are so many flops on the menu I wish they would change some of their core items. If you like cornbread, try it here. It's so good I'll order just a side of it.

Been coming here 10+ years. Tonight hubby had the taco special and i had the enchiladas, one…read morechicken one chili. We started with a bowl of chili that i forgot to take a picture of. Love all the hot sauces they provide - if you don't see them, don't forget to ask - It's Smokin is my favorite. Chips and salsa is always complimentary

One of the BEST handmade from scratch Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Top that off with an award…read morewinning meatball sub on crispy Chibata Bread. Meatballs melted in your mouth and were really light. Sauce was excellent. I could only eat half so I took the other half home to savor all over again at a later time. Sat at the bar and can't wait to repeat the experience again !!

Great menu with a be lot of specials Portions were very…read moreferrous and server was very good Nice atmosphere . A great place to stop on the way to the Goodspeed We will be back

Got pizza from here last night it was great . It had a good crust and everyone was very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable

Literally my favorite restaurant in all of CT…read more i just got engaged yesterday, and me and my fiancée have been coming here for years. when i was thinking of spots for engagement dinner, i knew immediately. i always love coming in here, greeted with a super cozy vibe, and a very friendly host each time, and were served almost immediately after being seated. today, our experience was no different. we went with the meatballs and steak skewers for our appetizers, and they were a home run as per usual. for our mains, i got the grilled cheese sandwich with steak inside, cooked medium rare, with fries. my fiancée got the cobb salad with steak, and poppyseed vinaigrette. absolutely incredible as to be expected, i always get the biggest smile on my face when i bite into the food here. for dessert, we got the crème brûlée, which was a blueberry flavored version today. if i could give 6 stars, i would. this place makes me so happy. i urge everyone to come try this place!

I came in late night for a bite to eat…read more Probably won't ever be back. The food was mediocre. I asked questions and the staff couldn't verify anything. Typical bar food.