Dairy Queen Grill &amp; Chill

We were looking for a place to eat after a morning of softball games. Artisanal Burger Company…read morecaught my eye. I was curious about what constitutes "artisanal". Ambience: they have a spacious contemporary dining room and a separate bar section complete with TV screens all over the place. Food: we ordered: Calamari - the portion size was average, but the squid pieces were small in size. 4/5 Pastrami Reuben - this was a bit too salty and oily. 2/5 Dry Age Burger - this was really good. The funkiness of the dry age flavor came through. The burger was moist and hit the spot. 5/5 Onion Rings - 4 jumbo fried rings of oniony goodness. 5/5 Service: super friendly and nice.

Stopped in for lunch and we're seated immediately. Combination of booths and tables for seating…read more Chairs are comfortable but they are low for a tall person (table comes about lower chest height). Server showed up quickly and took our drink orders. Menu is extensive and should provide plenty of options for everyone. (Pictures of menu included here) We ordered the 5 ounce burger with cheese and fries and the Texas hold em burger with bacon minus tomato and lettuce and fries and the French onion soup. There was a short wait till the soup came out. Nicely covered with melted cheese on top. The soup was good but didn't have the depth of beef flavor and spice texture that I was looking for. There plenty of onions, croutons, and cheese and overall it was okay. The burgers were well cooked and flavorful. They offered two sizes of their standard burgers, 5 or 8 ounces. The smaller size was just right for the person I was with. The cheese seemed to melt into the burger so it wasn't really visible. The hold em burger was large and had onion straws and three slices of very crispy bacon on top. There was a dollop of the bbq/house dressing and plenty of onions straws. The straws were nicely fried but not crispy by the time they reached the table but added a good dimension to the burger. It was good to leave the tomato and lettuce off as the height of the burger made it tough to bite into. The fries were disappointing. They had the right color for being fried and crispy but they were limp and soft. They are clearly are fresh cut from large potatoes but really need to be fried longer to get that crispy crunch you'd expect. Told the server that and was told to ask for the fries extra crispy. Overall not a bad first trip. We'll go back and try some other things on the menu and see what extra crispy fries are like.

Truffle Fries. On side Truffle oil and olive oil.

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Red Heat Tavern

Another great visit! Love hearing them ask other tables about allergies before they order, it makes…read moreit such a staple stop for us. We had a cheeseburger and the honey mustard chicken wrap. Both were consistently excellent as they usually are with a carousel of flavors that tempt us to come back.

American restaurant with a ton of different options, and a huge gluten-free selection…read more I came here for dinner with some friends and we split an order of the fried pickles, and I got a chicken sandwich as well. Everything was solid.

Mesquite Wings

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

The Pub

4.3(38 reviews)

4.1 mi

The limited food I had there and service was fine, but the band I saw, Out of the Boxx, this past…read moresummer was phenomenal! Great funk music, very accomplished group and super fun dance floor at The Pub. Who knew such a place existed right in South Windsor! Can't wait to go back!

This is a highly-rated local favorite and I can't believe it took my this long to check it out. A…read moreclassic pub fare ... friendly, casual setting. While known for their exceptional wings and burgers, I've heard praises of the entire menu, which also includes what I ordered... the buffalo chicken wrap ..perfect for a lighter, yet equally flavorful, meal. The portions are generous and great value. Weekend live music, music bingo every Thursday night and karaoke events...there's always something for everyone.

The Pub on John Fitch blvd 2023

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Shake Shack Evergreen Walk

3.2(48 reviews)

2.4 mi

The food quality here is solid.(first time at THIS location)…read more My 'Shackburger' was fresh and cooked perfectly. However, they seemed drowned in orders during a Thursday evening rush. A 30 minute wait is wild, and it threw off the food timing. The fries were made too early and sat around getting cold, and the milkshake lacked that thick consistency. It felt like I was drinking flavored milk. Shoutout to the employee who brought our food and apologized for the delay. Overall, the staff are nice and the food is good. They just need to figure out how to manage a crowd without letting the food timing slide.

I was so surprised and made my dog's day when I went to pick up my son's food that I ordered…read moreonline. Drove up to the drive thru and was greeted with the girl that handled the drive thru area and she noticed my dog in the car and automatically gave me a treat for my dog. I didn't even know they do that along with I was so impressed that they carry their own logo dog biscuits. Just want you to know you made my dogs visit a happy one. Thank you shack shake for caring for our fur baby.

Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch

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Ted's Montana Grill

3.8(425 reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$$

Every time we come here we have a great experience. The bartender Dan always very attentive. And…read moregreat to talk with. Makes a great drink especially Huckleberry jalapeño Margarita. Extra spicy.

Went to the bar for dinner, had an amazing experience with Sam as my bartender! Super friendly…read moreservice and knowledgeable about the menu. Ambiance is relaxing and the food is delicious every time!!

Dining room. Booths are intimate. Prairie style millwork add character

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Huckleberry Margarita with a sugar rim, up & a Mezcal Margarita with a salt rim, up.

Next Door Burger

5.0(3 reviews)

7.7 mi•Downtown

Their grilled ham and Swiss with tomato soup is the best I've ever had. It was delicious!!!read more

Big Fan of their $11 Lunch Meal Deal. Includes Fries, Drink and either their Grilled Chicken or…read moreHamburger. Their fries are cooked really well; there is a nice firm crisp on them. Hamburger and Grilled Chicken is what you would expect it to be and I enjoyed them . What really is special about the place is it's family run with the salad place next to it. You get the feeling that your business is appreciated. You always get a warm welcome and thanked for stopping by. It's the small things. Lastly it's located in the State House Square food court which can be loud if it's full but this day had a nice quiet feel to eat to enjoy a peaceful meal.

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Classic Grilled Cheese Aged Cheddar & American Cheeses on Country White Bread served w/ a dipper of Cream of Tomato Soup

Burtons Grill & Bar

This is my third time at burtons grill . And as always we had a great time . The atmosphere is…read moregreat beautiful decor on the inside comfortable seating and lightening . They even have outdoor seating ( covered to allow shade) . The service is always great . Our server was very polite , attentive, asked about allergies , gave his suggestions , and constantly checked in on us to make sure we had everything . For started I got the firecracker shrimp , which had a sweet and tangy sauce which was delicious highly recommend ( I personally didn't think it was spicy but had great flavour ) For my entree I got the California chicken sandwich which was really good . Highly recommend and I got the side of truffle fries which had just the right amount of truffle ( since I personally don't like to much truffle ) Plenty of flavour . I also ordered the aperol spritz which was nice and light and refreshing . My friend ordered the filet which was cooked perfectly to what he wanted. Nice light seasoning with salt and pepper and juicy on the inside . Served with delicious mashed potatoes and green beans . The espresso martini he said was his second best he's ever tasted ! Which is a win . For dessert we. Tried the seven layer chocolate cake to go! Which heated up and with a scoop of ice cream was amazing very thick and rich in flavour which I loved. Overall good food , great service and great ambiance . I will def be back

First, I want to say that the manager I met was so kind and hospitable. He checked in on me, asked…read moreif I needed a suggestion when he saw me struggling with a choice, and he even offered to get me a dessert! He was well-versed in gluten free options, and I appreciated how hard he worked running dishes, assisting servers where he could, and still taking care of customers. Now for the food! Food was solid, but I was looking for more WOW. Now, the appetizers were WOW. Gluten free calamari and the Bang Bang Cauliflower were WOW. I could not have told that they were gluten free! Especially the calamari! The coating stuck to the calamari well and was not too greasy. The cauliflower was very good, and while I would have enjoyed a little less sauce, it was so much fun to eat such a crispy delicious bite of fried broccoli. I also had the octopus and roasted potatoes, and while the octopus was cooked well and was delicious, the roasted potatoes were almost rubbery. I wanted them hotter, roasted, browned and crispy a little bit, but they were plain. The dish came with a corn succotash as well, but I I was looking for a different flavor with this dish. I also got the gluten free lobster roll, and maybe it's the style I wasn't a big fan of (warm buttered), but I think there's an opportunity to butter the roll itself and toast it on a griddle to invoke that crispy buttered roll that screams lobster roll deliciousness. The fries were great. I live it when they aren't too thin, a little thicker, nicely salted, and that perfect crunchy crispy brown and caramelized with a soft center. Add some lovely service, and I would happily come back to Burton's and all of their gluten free options any day of the week. What a treat!

Bag of Donuts (Brunch Menu)

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Shady Glen

3.8(539 reviews)

6.1 mi

Staff is cute enough to get your order *slightly* wrong. (No Mayo next time, ok) The vintage…read moreuniforms have a nice throwback congruent with the overall theme of the restaurant.

Going to Shady Glen is a bit like stepping back in time. It's that 'old timey' ice cream parlor,…read morefrom the decor to the servers (outfits), to the food. Nostalgia. Memories. A stop on the way back to UCONN when I was a student there. The "go to" place after our kids' school events. Shortly after we moved to Manchester, over 38 years ago, the restaurant was closed for renovations. We were looking forward to seeing the revamped restaurant. Well, we were even more surprised when we stepped in the door - nothing had changed! Cleaner, perhaps new Naugahyde on the seats, but that mural on the wall was the same - those elves were timeless. When you sit down, you get a small paper cup of water. The menus are on the the wall - soups, sandwiches & ice cream. I'd always heard they had a patent on the way their cheeseburgers were made - a burger topped with crispy cheese. A must have. Prior to Covid, the condiments tray had ketchup, mustard & chopped onions. Now, there are packets of the condiments. No onions though. We shared an order of fries - crispy & good. I was too full to have ice cream after our meal, so we brought a half gallon (yes - a real half gallon) of our favorite flavor home - chocolate almond joy. Yum! Note - you need cash. No cards. There is an ATM in the restaurant.

Interior

Cheeseburger platter

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Chocolate Chip Mint and Black Cherry Chocolate Chip milkshakes

Oscar's All American Grill

4.1(42 reviews)

0.0 mi

We are always on the lookout for good places to go for breakfast and Oscar's in South Windsor on…read moreSullivan Avenue was a wonderful find. I think it is relatively new (change from another restaurant in the same location)? Plenty of parking, both in front & in the back of the building. There is an outside patio that will be nice to use when the weather is a little warmer. Inside, the space is good sized, with both booths & tables. Our server was very nice, friendly and welcoming. Food was very good. Stronger coffee (which I prefer). My husband & I both had omelettes. The omelettes are made with 3 eggs & come with toast & potatoes. We always ask to have the potatoes cooked a little crispier and they were good. Prices were good. I noticed that there are gluten free items on the menu too. We will be back.

A friend recently mentioned Oscar's. He and the Mrs. stopped in for lunch…read more First of all, kudos to Oscar's for being open 7 days / wk, for B, L, and D. Ample parking. Indoor (two sides, one w bar) and outdoor seating (in nice weather). So, I tried the cheeseburger with a side of fries. Advertised as 8 ozs. It was very good, not great. Definitely a patty, and also did not have that charbroiled taste. Bun was substantial, and held the cb well. Fries were very good. For me, the price point was slightly high, more in line with what a pub might charge. Lots of choices on the menu, and some interesting breakfast options. I also liked the happy hour listings. Service very good. So, overall, I am a fan. 4 stars

Oscar's premium sampler

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Urban Lodge Brewing

4.6(91 reviews)

5.8 mi

Walked in to meet my son center location. Have never been to downtown Manchester. What a great…read morecommunity. Walked into Urban lodge and there are kids running everywhere - people in running gear stretching for or from a run. I LOVED IT Keep in mind I have not even sat down. I go to get a drink and I LOVE that they have a UCONN pour (delicious beer BTW) but I am an IPA girl super hazy hoppy lover and they did not disappoint- no clue what it was called you will have to find out for yourself Okay so I settle in meet up with my people and we order food (BTW happy hour 4 - 6 daily I think) I had three hungry students with me so they ordered so much I believe there were burgers, chicken sandwiches, pasta, I had a grilled cheese it was amazing! Also then there was trivia night happened and the sweet beautiful person that was doing it was adorable and engaging and so fun. Also I suck at trivia.

Came here after a hike with the dog! Dog friendly indoor and out. Fire pit outside and lounge areas…read moreinside. Multiple TVs, darts and a place to listen to bands when they play Our bar tender was busting her butt ALONE at the bar, but took care of everyone effortlessly. The line never stopped We got a cider and the mixed berry sour beer. Both were delicious. The huskies were playing so he got their game day special smarhburger for $7. Everything is à la carte

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Thomas D.

4 years ago

blended up a dog treat in my blizzard. Connor Power threw an ice cream cone at my friends car that same day. Also very bad customer service.

John W.

3 years ago

Gave me a coffee flavored milkshake instead of chocolate :(

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I ordered online and it was ready when I got there. I also ordered a pup cup at the window and it…read morewas a little awkward, like I think the girls working were just confused how to ring it up and they didn't really tell me "you're all set, have a good day" or something to indicate I'm good to go so we had a little awkward moment but also it happens and isn't that serious. Ice cream was good, blizzard was a little melty when I picked it up but maybe my fault for the online order. I thought they keep them in the cooler until you arrive, but maybe that wasn't enough. I like this place for a quick ice cream visit, even more convenient when you can order online and use the app for rewards.

Kept our blizzards in the freezer when ordered on the app so they didn't melt which was good, quick…read moreservice , blizzards good. Your standard DQ, fast food style soft service. Small parking/ outdoor eating area right next to the Berlin turnpike so a little noisy, not much seating.

AC Petersen Farms

3.1

(278 reviews)

Growing up in a place like Connecticut kind of spoiled me when it comes to going to a nice diner,…read moreso when I was back in the nutmeg state a few weeks back I made it a point to hit some up for nostalgia sake. My wife and I were visiting a bookstore nearby when we saw the large sign for AC Petersen Farms and became intrigued. This place is pretty large from the outside and the old school signing definitely pulled both of us in. The inside resembles what I vaguely remember of 80's and early 90's diners and it was a very comforting feeling. The menu has a great selection of breakfast and lunch (I don't recall seeing or looking for dinner, but maybe) and it had lots to choose from. I'll be honest, I mainly wanted to just get ice cream but I figured I would be an adult and order an actual meal so I skipped the ice cream and order the tuna melt with french fries on the side. The friendly waitress we had brought us our food relatively quickly and I was very pleased with what I was served. It was a pretty standard diner tuna melt and that's exactly what I wanted. The sandwich tasted really good and the french fries and ketchup I enjoyed on the side did the job. Overall, AC Petersen Farms isn't a complex restaurant because it doesn't need to be. This diner has good food, a comfortable atmosphere, and a friendly staff proudly representing what a Connecticut diner is all about.

We went for the ice cream and it was pretty good but dang was it expensive- $10 per milkshake!…read moreService was quick. We did not try the food. They have a nice little patio to sit outside, it it somewhat small inside. Would still go back to try other flavors or a sundae but if you're looking for a cheaper sweet treat may try elsewhere.

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Hadn't been to Friendly's for a long time and was given a gift card so returned to use it, was very…read moresurprised on the menu options and food quality. We have been going about once a week since then. Can't go wrong with ice cream after the meal.

Get to a Friendlys to celebrate 90 years of Friendly's with a sweet treat! For a limited time,…read moreenjoy a Fantastic Mini Float - your choice of soft drink & ice cream for just 90¢. You can't beat this deal that only until the end of September for a scoop of your favorite ice cream and soda. Get it while it's here.

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3.1

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Them making a good sandwich. Just subway 2.0! Same garbage different bread blah blah blah blah. Is…read morethat 85 characters?

Came here to grab a quick lunch with my mother while in the area. Food was fresh and tasted…read moredelicious. Service was as fast as they could be on a busy Saturday afternoon. Staff was friendly. Prices are fair. We enjoyed a giant Italian grinder and it was GIANT!

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Royal waffle sandwich was really good. It was filling as well. R spicy deluxe wrap was good as…read morewell. This place is in a silent area. Everybody was taking out from this place.

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ZERO STARS!!!! I Ordered on the mobile app: 2 spicy Italians. Got home and there's zero meat in…read moreboth subs. How disappointing because they WERE good. I called the phone number and it's literally out of service. Seriously?!?! The girl also had the audacity to argue that she put meat in the subs because she recalled making it. . She called a coworker over and got laughed at because the coworker said, "There's meat in there." The girl proceeded to dissect the sandwich. Unbelievably!!!!

This is our go to subway, they actually take digital coupons at this location! The portions sizes…read morefeel less than other locations, but I'll take that if that's the compromise for taking digital coupons. The staff here are always great. Whenever my family and I want a quick, cost effective bite, we come in to sit down. It's always clean and quiet.

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