First visit of the season to Charlie's Place and definitely not my last! We decided to sit at the…read morebar, and it turned out to be the best choice. The bartender was friendly, funny, and made us feel right at home. The support waitress was just as welcoming--chatty, attentive, and genuinely kind. Even the regulars added to the experience, making the atmosphere fun, relaxed, and entertaining. The food was outstanding! The snow crab roll was an easy 10/10--fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The truffle fries were perfectly crispy and addictive. And the wine slushy? 1000/1000! It was the perfect summer drink. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and service, which made the experience even better. Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. I already can't wait to come back to try the wings and prime rib... and of course MANY more snow crab rolls! Highly recommend!

I stopped by Charlie's Place in Niantic, CT & inside was such a cute little spot! It had a nice,…read morecozy feel to it & I liked the atmosphere. I ordered the pot roast, which came w/ mashed potatoes & asparagus. The pot roast itself was good & had a nice, tender texture, but I wasn't a huge fan of how much gravy they put on top. They were VERY heavy-handed w/ it, & unfortunately, it was overpowering. It took away from the actual taste of the pot roast. I think if they would've gone a little lighter on the gravy, it would've been SO much better because I really wanted to taste the pot roast itself. The mashed potatoes were creamy & really good, & I also enjoyed the asparagus. I liked the way everything tasted, especially the sides. I just wish there wasn't so much gravy because I think the pot roast would've been much better with less of it. I also sampled the Mac & cheese & it could have had more cheese in it. As for the service, our waitress could've been a little more attentive. I actually had to flag her down just to get some water, which was a little disappointing. She was nice, but I would've appreciated her checking on us a little more throughout the meal.

The food was fantastic. It was a busy evening when we went, and waited about 30 minutes for our…read moretable. It was worth the wait! The only downside was that it was very warm inside. But I would definitely recommend for a delicious meal.

My wife and I had a great meal at 374 when we spent a day in Niantic. We started with the buffalo…read morewings, which were excellent. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the tomato soup, which she also said was very flavorful. I had the hot and cold lobster roll combo and loved the option to try both styles. The lobster was fresh, generously portioned, and delicious! The cocktails were also outstanding and complemented the meal perfectly. The restaurant has a very cute, welcoming vibe and we stopped by between lunch and dinner times, so it was not busy. It was perfect. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Niantic!

Came here on Sunday night and it was one of the best restaurants I've been to in some time. We sat…read moreoutside since it was August, dog friendly deck and our waitress gave our dog a water bowl. Inside was lively and the bar looked very cool inside. I got the Fried chicken Sandwich and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, super juicy and the sauce on it paired very well with the chicken, the fires were seasoned perfectly, couldn't stop eating them. Food came out pretty fast around 20 minutes after ordering. I also got the confetti milkshake for free because the table behind us were sever tow instead of one, it was good, typical milkshake but I will be back to try the other flavor. I signed up for their rewards program and I'll definitely be eating here again to try their other food!

I had the mushroom burger and it was absolutely delicious. I wish I had gone with the potato salad…read moreversus the old bay mac salad. The potato salad was sooo good! I did also try some of the siracha wings. They definitely have a kick to them and I generally like spice. There was plenty of seating outdoors and indoors. The seating was nearly all taken though and the wait time for outdoors was 45min. I would recommend calling ahead if possible but you could possibly get a bar seat quickly.

Excellent breakfast spot, the food, and service are on point - I had the kitchen sink, which is…read moreenough for two meals. I remember going here as a kid when it was a little brown shack and you had to wait in a long line to get in, great memories..

Wanted to stop in for breakfast but my appointments went long and wound up coming in during the…read morelunch hour. But since we had breakfast on our minds we decided to go for it. The Shanty sure is a lot of food, with three large pancakes. Was very nice. Seated right away and served quickly. I guess because we had beaten the lunch rush.

At Mohegan Sun for a conference left us on our own for dinner tonight. So a nice girls night out…read morewith my colleagues and with all of the choices, we settled on The Shed because it had something for everyone. We were greeted quickly and sat right away. Nice open yet cozy seating and friendly smiles all around. Two of us had a delicious Cobb salad - we both felt it needed a bit more dressing - but it was super fresh and tasty. One had a steakhouse burger which she really liked as well and we split Shed Fries and Sweet Potato fries. All was delicious. I knocked one star off because we all really felt the burgers should have come with fries as opposed to a pickle spear and coleslaw. For the price, an added pile of fries would have been nice as opposed to having to order a side plate. That aside, food was delicious, service was spectacular. John was super friendly and helpful with choices too. Tempted to go back to try their brunch items! Maybe before I leave I'll get back there!

very slow it took us over an hr and 25 mins. to get our food :( wasn't sure if it was bc it was a…read morefriday ? but idk no like by the restaurant didn't look super pack too . staff are nice tho . food was ok .... not the best .... drinks are good

Not sure why this place has such low ratings. My friend and I stopped in for lunch today and the…read morefood, drinks and service were excellent! Couldn't have chosen a better restaurant. We just came from a hike so we're famished and a bit dehydrated. The server was so sweet and took our order for drinks immediately. I had a blackberry lime martini and it was perfect. Honestly I only needed one. It was delicious and strong. My friend had a sweeter drink. Can't remember what it was but I tasted it and it was great too. We ordered off the specials menu. Three brisket tacos with a yummy slaw and sriracha sauce. I ate every one, with truffle fries and a clam chowder which was excellent. The view is of a cute downtown Main st with a harbor close by. The weather in early September was perfect for an outdoor seat. I would definitely return. Thanks Black Sheep!

The Black Sheep is an Irish pub in Niantic serving things like Shepherds Pie and Bangers and Mash…read more It's one of the few restaurants in Niantic, so if you've visited more than once, you've probably been to the Black Sheep. I prefer visiting during the warmer months, because it gives you the option of eating outside. I find the interior to be too dark and the tables are often found sticky. The food is decent and the portion sizes are good. The sides are basic. Definitely pick the sweet potato fries if you have any doubts. My son insists that the regular fries need more salt to even taste ok. The service has always been a little slow but when the food comes out, they always have plenty of help getting it to the table. Because it's a fixture to a town I love, I'm sure I'll be back.

We've been here a lot over the years. Best Irish pub in the area. Great draft beer selection. Love…read morethe curry, mac and cheese and fish and chips. You can't go wrong. The service is always friendly.

Decided to try this place and selected what should be a house staple at an "Irish" pub: Corned beef…read moreand cabbage. The corned beef was blocks of a spam like meat, the food had zero seasoning and the cabbage with the juice tasted like dirty dishwater. It was disgusting. The seevice was lacking as well. Requests not met and waters not filled. Never again.

Took the family to a late lunch/early dinner at The Shack, a classic old-timey diner if you ever…read moredid see one. We were seated pretty quickly, and the staff was friendly. Apparently this is an institution (at least based on the shirts and paraphernalia they sell with The Shack name on it). The food was pretty standard fare, nothing crazy or out of the ordinary here, maybe some fun names for their everything but the kitchen sink omelettes (The Shanty and The Mess come to mind). Bottom line is they know their way around deep fryers, and they know eggs. My only regret is ordering the banana cream pie - crust was okay, banana pieces were good, the top "cream" part was like an odd key lime consistency and sour flavor that I did not expect or cared for. P.S. They have a massive senior citizen following, but that shouldn't be a negative like other reviewers seem to have made it. They like what they like, and then seniors like The Shack!

Stopped in for a Saturday breakfast. Had a short wait to be seated as it was crowded. But expected…read morefor a Saturday morning around 0930am. Was seated in an end booth but had to wait a little extra time before someone asked about our drinks. A little after our server showed to take our order. I have always read the specials after we ordered. But today as we waited I was able to read all the specials. Saw that the French Toast sampler seemed like a good deal, compared to the 2 x 2 x 2 French Toast meal on the menu. The special gave you home fries, ham, bacon, and sausage in addition to the 2 eggs and French Toast. All for the same price as on the menu. Definitely made the right choice and certainly will pay more attention to the Specials board. Food was excellent as always, came quickly too.

First was opened late on a Tuesday night which was great since I was traveling thru and was hungry…read morefor some food. They had amazing wings. I had both the buffalo and teriyaki. They were done in a dirty style which is really good. Had a good crunch but still be tender on the inside and not soggy at all. The drinks selection and prices were awesome and to top it off some live music which plays each night. I love the decor inside and the names of the items on the menu was unique to musical artists which was cool. I will personally make the trip back to this place again. Their service was fast and friendly.

Driving through the small town of Putnam we were looking for something to eat and the stomping…read moreground came up on Yelp. With good reviews and a cool menu we dropped in and couldn't have been happier! We were pretty lucky as it was not that busy and we were able to get a table right away. The decor is eclectic and interesting. The staff came with a great smile and even better attitude; absolutely top notch! We started w the pretzels and beer cheese. Holy 6 pound baby Jesus they were good. They came out piping hot and the cheese was in a bubbling side dish. This isn't your typical dab of cheese in a plastic condiment container that is commonplace nowadays. I had the Arturo Sandoval (spin on a Cuban) as my entree and it was also fabulous and came out hot. If I was being critical, the pork was a wee bit dry, but that happens sometimes and it really didn't take away from the sando. Even the small side of pasta salad was outstanding. I'm lucky if I eat sides like that 1/100 times and this one I couldn't wait to finish. Great vibe, great staff, great food, and live music almost every day. Definitely gonna go back and if it's just as good will update to 5 stars.

This food truck down my the water was a great find. They have a limited menu and plenty of…read morecomfortable picnic tables. We enjoyed our lobster rolls on perfectly toasted New England style buttered rolls. Service was fast and friendly.

Probably one of the most fresh lobster rolls I've had next to catching them on my own. Add one of…read morethe most down-to-earth and kind staff and you have yourself one hell of a meal on the shoreline!