I am starting this with a side note. Once in a while, you are served by someone outstanding…read more Someone who loves their job and is truly great at it. Today, for me, this was Parker. Super personable and super helpful. A definite people person who can immediately build a rapport with the customers. This is only my second or third trip to Fred's. The last time was probably 25 years ago. It was a bit of a drive from Hartford, but I am so glad I made the trip. If you have never been, you HAVE to go. The food, service, and location are all fantastic. As you can see in the photos, there is a good variety of food options, and it overlooks the docks. Coincidentally, they have MONDAY LUNCH SPECIALS, so my burger, fries, and small beverage was only $8 and some change! Therefore, I followed it with a raspberry shake for the ride home. :) This is a place you will want to return to again and again!

0 if I could...never again. You lost my business .I've been coming here when visiting the last 20…read moreyears....never again....I get it...everything cost more. You adapt. Prices higher..product less. Shrinkflation...but c'mon a clamstrip dinner with 90 percent twig French fries with clam strips mixed in for $18 .. I complained to which it was pointed out there were many mixed in. Finally overheard by a supervisor who offered to make a new batch. The fries were paper thin twigs...no potatoes and tasted like twigs. The dogs I once craved were also tasteless...not the FREDS I once new. I can't post 0. But that is what you deserve.

Astin J's is absolutely my go to for takeout or delivery in this area. They have a variety of items…read moreincluding burgers, wings and birria tacos. The portions are great and everyone who works there is warm and welcoming. I have been searching for years for good wings in this area. Astin J's wings are light years ahead of anyone else. They are absolutely monster sized wings unlike some of the places that serve teeny tiny wings. They offer tons of different flavors and I believe the sauces are made in house. I typically order either the garlic buffalo sauce or the garlic parm and both are equally awesome. The garlic parm fries are wonderful as well and they are loaded with garlic. The birria tacos are delicious as well. I just absolutely love this spot and will continue to support this wonderful local business indefinitely.

Outstanding Smashburgers, hands-down, probably in my top 10 . They were seasoned perfectly and…read moreserved piping hot. Service was good. This is a simple burger joint, combo comes with fries and a can of soda. Not overly fancy inside, solid burger joint. Would definitely go back.

Burgers were amazing! Staff was very friendly and attentive! Highly recommend! Great prices!read more

Was hoping to pop in and grab a quick lunch. Ordered the grilled chicken salad. It was probably the…read moredriest chicken I've ever eaten. It was so dry. You have to take a swig of water just to get it down. Ambience decor is great.

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 to celebrate a birthday with a group of 5. The dining area has soft lighting that made…read morethe dining experience feel more intimate. In the summer, the 374 environment can be a little chaotic, but it was perfectly relaxed/comfortable now that's it the winter. For appetizers, I had the pork belly and liked that, some others in the group didn't care for it as much, expecting it to melt more in their mouth. For my entree, I had the Yuzu BBQ Ribs. The serving size was very generous. The ribs, mac and cheese, and cole slaw were all good. Service was attentive and friendly. When we had desserts, they brought out a candle with the birthday girl's dessert and sang. My only nitpick is we were not a big fan of the desserts. We tried the cheesecake and bread pudding this trip and were not huge fans of either. In the past, we had gotten crème brûlée and were not big on that one either. Overall, the food was very good and we will definitely be coming back in the future!

A really cool place, w kind of a Caribbean menu. Stopped in several days ago for dinner w a friend…read moreprior to a concert. Favorites scored really high ratings on both Yelp and Google, so had to experience it. Our server, Lexie, was very attentive and helpful. My friend ordered the braised short ribs, w wilted greens, and subbing black rice for the smashed spuds. I opted for the jerk chicken, also w black rice and (I'll get to that later). We both had water, notwithstanding all the interesting drink options. My friend's short ribs were fork-tender and flavorful, and more than enough for 2 meals. Her only complaint was "a mountain of rice. I wish there was less rice and more greens". My chicken was flavorful and delicious. The "I'll get to it later"?? Not sure, but I think it was three pieces of fried plantain. Really crispy outside, and buttery inside. Nice music, not overwhelming. Easy to hold a conversation. No room for dessert. Both of us got doggie bags. 5 stars

Went there the night of a show at the Garde. The house was a little more than half full and the…read moreone(!) waitress and one(!) host were swamped. Our wait for appetizers was very long and my entree hamburger was more well-done than rare like I requested. I hope they can hire more waitstaff especially on night when there's an event in downtown New London.

We were in town for a few days and wanted to find a great cocktail bar -- well, we found it…read more The ambiance was exactly what we were hoping for: stylish, welcoming, and relaxed without trying too hard. They don't really have signage, so keep an eye out -- it's next to a Thai restaurant and definitely worth finding. Although we didn't eat, the food coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. The cocktails, however, completely stole the show. Every drink was thoughtfully crafted, and the espresso martini was especially impressive. What really made the experience stand out were the bartenders. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely engaging -- exactly what you hope for when you're visiting a new town and looking for a place to unwind. Can't wait to come back next time we're in town.

What a special surprise! the best sushi - try the surf and turf! The espresso martinis are just…read moreimpecable and beautiful! A true find!

The double truffle burger (sub Swiss for American) is my favorite new burger. It's juicy, crispy,…read morepacked with flavor & i absolutely love it. I've never been in the physical restaurant so I can't vouch for ambiance - but I can say that they are the only restaurant I've ordered from (on door dash) that literally doesn't send the things we've ordered (literally something has been missing EVERY time) So, if you go in and intend to take it with u...be sure to check the bag and make sure you have everything.

I ordered on line the Bogo today $5.36 for 2 burgers. When I got there, a heavy short woman with a…read morepony tail was the employee. I said I had an order and was waiting. There were cups at the counter and I usually get one for water. When she came back out, she rudely said you need to pay for your drink. I informed her I had a cup for water. I did not buy a drink. Then I waited for my food and when she brought the bag over just put it on the table- never said thank you. She acted like she was the boss. I will never go there again when she is working. And she was busy talking to an employee and not paying attention to people in the restaurant. I think she needs a new job or to not work with people.

very disappointed in the upgrade of Bobbys burger palace at the casino. They took away some of the…read morebest burgers off the menu. They also changed the whole atmosphere. Its no longer a dine in experience. Burgers come in box rather than on a plate and you have to get it yourself at the counter instead of being served. The food was just ok, seemed better before. The pistachio shake was the best thing of the whole meal. Don't think we will be returning.

I always have to come to Bobby's when I visit Mohegan. It's a rare gem of a burger place…read more Everything about the burgers is top notch from the meat to the bun. When you go up to order at the counter they give you a number and you take a seat at the counter or the long communal table. I like how the counter weaves through the restaurant rather than being a straight line. The ambiance here is simple, but pleasant. The service at the counter is very quick and you help yourself to fountain drinks I've had several of the burgers here but today I chose their Little Italy Burger, which was a special for the season. My wife ordered the Bobby's Veggie burger. The Little Italy was delicious. It has a spicy tomato sauce on it and Parmesan cheese. Almost reminded me of a meatball grinder. I will note that I order my burgers here medium rare, but they always come out a little closer to rare. Order it medium if you want it closer to medium rare, I think. The veggie burger is really good. It's made up of quinoa and bbq'd mushrooms. We also got fries, which are always perfect here and I love their sauce. Overall, always a great deal here at Mohegan!

Stopped in after shopping towards the end of the day. Not too many people were there, so we…read moreordered burgers for 4 of us. Found out that they were out of American cheese so we had to opt fire Swiss, had chedder and monterey jack cheeses too. But was disappointed that we had to substitute it out. Staff were friendly and helpful and we did get a lot of fries for a regular size. Burgers were ok, would have liked to have had a little more sauce on them. We did wait a little bit for the order but that was expected since the burgers were made to order when you ordered them.

Slowest service, always out of everything, order is always wrong. Unfortunately the only quick meal…read moreon base.