I went here for a party, and it comfortably held our group of eight. Our waitress was very patient…read moreand accommodating, and they had facilities of two per gender to be used. Everything was very clean. Parking was a bit of a struggle - there was street parking above, below, and across, and a huge lot in the back. Supposedly there's a backdoor from the lower lot - those who tried found it to be locked. The food was delicious - my local burger was cooked medium, and the fries were little circles! They were well cooked but some had much more salt then others

We were looking for a new place to try and came across here. Service was on point, bartender very…read morefriendly, got our drinks quickly and they were tasty. The menu looked pretty good so we started with some apps. Beer cheese- definitely a different twist than I expected but it was great. Very flavorful, really beer forward. The bruschetta was ridiculously amazing!! The cucumber salsa was missing something but ok, needed some acid or heat. My disappointment started when they brought out our meal, (we still had two apps to go, I hate my meal coming out with or before the rest of our apps. I had the hot honey chicken and NE Clam chowder. The chowder was brown and was not what I was looking for, I packaged up to go. It was primarily the brown I assume the roux went farther than it should have or there is something else in it.. The hot honey chicken was ok, the chicken was paper thin , tasted mostly arugula no heat, no sweet... I'd switch out the bread for a roll next time and douse it with hot sauce. The cottage fries are out of this world and I would come back for beverages and those!! My partner had the biria sandwich which was fire, also had a salad which was really good as well. The cookies are really amazing! Actual Dessert- I am struggling with we opted for the Chocolate cake which was literally melting- did not think it was ice cream so not sure why we had a puddle in a box when we got home. I want to try other things, as we had some good and some not so good, so we'll be back and update again after another try.

The Wine & Cheese Social has become my favorite date night and girl group hangout spot! service is…read morealways amazing, never have to wait longer than 5 minutes it feels like for honestly anything you order! Alyssa and John-Luke are phenomenal bar tenders and give the most exceptional service i have ever received! I have already been here quite a few times with my husband and we cant wait to go back! Live music nights are a great addition to the already perfect and cozy vibe this place irradiates! i guarantee you will NOT be disappointed popping in for a visit!

Amazing. This place is the coolest. Old bank remained into a Speakeasy inspired bar with multiple…read morelounge areas. Honestly, one of the best features of this place is the staff. Just great fun people. Extensive wine list with reasonable prices. Typically get a different bottle of Cab or Pinot Noir everything we go and it never disappoints. Expresso martinis also amazing. They have "snack" food that could actually be a meal. Charcuterie boards and whipped goat cheese on fresh local bread are favorites. Becoming one of my new favorite places to unwind.

The good Bar loved it. Beer was cold. Drinks were well-made and not too expensive. Ambience was…read morefantastic. What's not to love?

Favorite neighborhood bar , great staff and amazing homemade lunch specials on fridays ... stop in…read morebe part of the family !

Every time I come here we have an amazing time, excellent drinks and a phenomenal meal!…read more Every person who works at this gorgeous restaurant is very nice and accommodating. The menu is creative as well as inclusive. Many different protein options, veg options and gluten free options. I order something different every time I go because of this! The owner really did a hit of a job opening this dream restaurant in a beautiful town that needed something like this to bring new life!! If you haven't gone here yet you must!

Loved our meals. The food was well-balanced in flavor. The presentation was appealing, the textures…read moreare just right. The environment was fun, not over bearing. The waitress was polite. The triple cheese sauce is smooth and velvety, coating the pasta with a warm, indulgent layer. The added short rib I got topped it off. I liked every dish we got. Definitely would go again and try even more.

Second time here and wanted to try an entree. My previous experience was pizza-focused. Wanted to…read moresee other items on the menu. First off, service was outstanding (thank you, Heather)! Really top notch. Look and feel of the holiday decorated (but not over the top) dining area made a dreary and cold night disappear. My friend and I split a calamari with hot peppers and Gorgonzola to start. Maybe the best I've ever had (although the marinara served with it is meh/bland...so I just stick to lemon). I am already planning on when I can feasibly get back there to order again. He then ordered the veggie panini with a side salad both of which looked like a work of art. I ordered the cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe. My favorite combo. It was out of this world. Perfect cook on the pasta and rabe. It was warm and spicy and savory all at once. A must try. Next visit I'm going to be torn on pizza or pasta. Maybe I'll get both - with calamari as a staple all-time order. Go There Now Note: call for a reservation on Fri/Sat nights.

So happy I finally got to try this place! The atmosphere is very nice and has a dim lighting…read moresetting. I ordered their Fagoli Soup as a starter and it was more of tomato soup and didn't really taste like Fagoli at all, but it was still decent and the portions are pretty big (but it was $8). For apps, we got their brussel sprouts which I thought were divine, crunchy and savory! We also got their cauliflower and I thought they had a nice kick to it. For my main, my friend and I split the Bolognese and The Hanger Steak. The bolognese had a nice flavor but the gnocchi was a little off and the hanger steak was delicious! And their truffle fries were a little strong but they were really good. For dessert, we got the nutella pie and that was damn good! service was relatively quick as well

The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

Connecticut Distilling Company is a craft distillery that opened in Waterbury, Connecticut in…read moreSeptember 2024. It was founded by business partners Stelios Stavrianos and Dimitrios Zahariadis. Stavrianos is the founder and CEO of CoreBev: a Waterbury-based alcohol manufacturing company founded in 2012. It is dedicated to bringing high quality and unique spirits and beverages to the market. Zahariadis founded the Cocktail Chemist Bev Company which was acquired by CoreBev in late 2021. He has since become the COO of CoreBev. In early 2024, CoreBev acquired Waterbury-based Continuum Distilling which originally opened in 2020. Continuum's original founder Brandon Collins, a chemist by trade, remained on as Connecticut Distilling's head distiller. The new enterprise's mission is a commitment to crafting high-quality, innovative, and sustainable spirits that honor Connecticut's rich history and vibrant community. I recently stopped at Connecticut Distilling during their Grand Opening week. Their tasting lounge is cozy, inviting, and comes with a staff of trained mixologists. Most of CDC's products are distilled using beer from locally Connecticut craft breweries. Attendees were treated to samples of some of their products which included a blueberry-flavored rum, a bourbon whiskey, an IPA-based spirit, a roasted malt beer-based whiskey, and a vodka. Everything was very smooth. We were also treated to a delicious spread of deli sandwiches and charcuterie as well as cocktails crafted with CDC spirts. Some of the cocktails offered included a "Welcome Cocktail" (Apple Cinnamon Drops, apple cider, black tea, citrus, bitters blend), a "Smoked Maple Manhattan" (Fort Hill Bourbon, smoked vermouth, Maplewood Farm maple syrup, bitters), and a "Peach Pecan Old Fashioned" (Charred, honey pecan, peach bitters). I had a wonderful time at the event and wish the owners much success. I look forward to seeing CDC spirits in my local package stores!

In a word? Unwelcoming. Stopped in to see what it was all about. was hoping for a tasting flight…read moreof their different products. Not only are there no tastings the guy behind the counter, which was like a checkout counter vs a bar, was bored, rude and uninterested in promoting the product. I persevered and ordered an espresso martini. Left it behind unfinished. Between the dirty too loud indoor space and unremarkable outdoor space I figured I'd cut my losses and save the calories for something worth consuming.

The ambiance was great. The waitresses and waiters were awesome. The service was fantastic and the…read morefood was out of this world delicious. Definitely would go back and they have gluten free options which is a must in my celiac world. Cannot say enough about this place. One needs to visit to experience the best tasting food in the area. Thank you for your great service and staff.

Don't come if you're Black! They make it clear that you're not welcome so definitely don't trust…read morethem to provide an unadulterated meal to you and your family. Wait staff ignores you and you won't be seated. Take your Black dollars where you're appreciated but not here.

Food and music by Eran Troy Danner along with great service at a fair price…read more What's not to like!

Food quality / price (value) 8. The atmosphere is golf club restaurant. This was our first visit…read morehere. Located in a beautiful section of Watertown, CT, this golf course is open to the public. The restaurant is two large dining areas separated by a knee wall, and a large bar which seats about 16. I had a Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap. The sandwich was very good, and the fries were cooked extra well done as requested. The wife had an order of nachos that were also very good. Service was good. They have a very large outdoor seating area that overlooks a large pond. This is a good place to come on a sunny day to enjoy a laid back vibe and some pub style food.

We had a really enjoyable casual dinner at Market Place Kitchen & Bar in Woodbury. We sat outside…read moreon a beautiful evening, and our server was excellent. We had the house burger and the fish sandwich, both of which were very good. We asked for the fries well done, and they were nicely crisp. Add a local Connecticut draft beer, and it was a great meal for what it was.

Service was exceptionally good (Debbie) Our steaks were…read moreovercooked (rare was medium and medium rare was well done). The sides were not good. (Eggplant was bitter and chick peas were very mushy) Burnt coffee ruined the entire meal. Portion sizes were not what I expected for the price.