It is good to see an establishment doing well , we have seen so many come and go . But Joe's is…read morehere to stay! I love that we now have a location in town . I have heard great things about Ordinary Joe's especially those wings and their multiple flavor options. Our server Lindsay was and is awesome every time we have been there. We were there for the wings of course , decided to go with the smoked butter bbq which is dry rub, man these were so so so good! Tried honey medium , bomb! Of course mild is always a good go to , and the honey bbq. Allllll so very delicious!!!! Now that I know they are so close I am excited to try the other flavors. I also tried a beer called awkward hug out of kent falls , soooo good and cute art on the can ! I appreciate the staff that takes care me while I am there ! Clean facility ! See you soon!

I may be the luckiest O Joe's fan on the planet. I live in Watertown, home of the original…read morelocation, and travel within Torrington multiple times a week for family. First visit to the O Joe's North location - understanding I/we love the original. It exceeded every possible expectation. Food is terrific - has the same standard as Watertown, but our wings were cooked even better. Fresh, hot, crispy, juicy. Definitely the best Ordinary Joe's wings we've had (and we have a lot of them, often). The food options are clearly rooted in the original concept. However, there are some more/different options here. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. I look forward to investigating further. Our server, Vanessa, earned 25 stars on her own. She was attentive, personable, yet worked quickly and accurately - manning a full bar and dining room simultaneously - while making us feel like we were the only ones in the joint. Manager/(Owner?) Paul was terrific as well. Stepped in to ensure all tables had what they needed, were clean, and everyone happy. It was truly noticeable that customer service is a priority for the team. Building is new/redone/beautiful. Similar, iconic O Joe's feel and decorating - yes, the gridiron is painted on the ceiling. Just a great space. Great vibe. Eat-off-the-floor clean. Simply can't wait to go back. And, again, I am so lucky to have proximity to both locations. **Just one note for families who may go with children or teenage boys (like me)... The service is so great, no one at the table will have an empty glass for long... that's a really positive thing. But, fair warning, soft drink refills are NOT free (nor should they be, frankly). However, with an 18 and 16 yr old in my party...those Cokes accumulate quickly.

Great food, friendly service, parking availability a plus. Will return again! Happy Galentine Day!read more

Had the muscles and clam chowder both extremely delicious! waitstaff was very friendly and I…read moreenjoyed the live music as well

Fun local place. Food is great. Better than you'd expect for a small bar. Service is fantastic…read more You'll never have an empty drink. This is one of my favorite places.

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is "old time" bar with a griddle behind the…read morebar like they had 65 years ago. The menu is a typical pub menu and the prices are very good. The bar seats about 10, and they have about 10 high tops. There are several tv's, and it appears that this place would be great for watching sports. They have 8 beers on tap. It appears to be a local crowd. I had a grilled cheese, bacon and tomato on rye, served with chips and a pickle for $7.99. It was excellent. The wife had the baked potato skins which were true potato skins unlike what most places are passing off as "skins". They were also very good. We'd definitely come again!

Nice people own and manage the place. They have tasty food and different events throughout the week.read more

Not in anyway impressed. I used to come here often for a quick bite and drink for lunch. I'm…read moreanosmic but the food is basic enough, mostly bar food and bites. I have been told when you eat here you end up smelling a little like the kitchen due to lack of ventilation. What made me stop going? One of their bartenders berated me walking because of my Facebook political opinion, the second time it's happened, and the owners refused to remediate. I did not in anyway initiate and they confirmed they saw it on the camera. In essence, it feels unsafe to be here. Below is a bit of an example of their later night crowd and I'd encourage all to be careful.

Sawyers has stayed on a side street of Torrington for years, so they're doing something right to…read moresurvive. They do have a parking lot on the side, and tables/chairs for the warm weather. We were greeted by two lion statues. The interior seating are high tops and booths. There are single restrooms, with the toilet very close to your nose. You should stand straight up. The garlic parm chicken tenders were delicious, and the breading stayed strong even after being coated. The burger was definitely warm and juicy, it went with the overall bar.

Excellent food and ambiance. The owner, Julian, takes great pride in his food and does a great…read morejob. I'm anosmic, but the textures of the Risotto and the Jerk Chicken are phenomenal. Will be returning often! I regret not having a better photo but will go out of my way to get one the next time I go!

"And so please help (To teach your children) Them with your…read moreyouth (What you believe in) They seek the truth Teach your children well" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) When was the last time you ate a meal in a high school? Maybe it was at an award dinner for a high school sports team, or at a Boy or Cub Scout dinner? Or maybe it was way back in the day between your history and algebra classes? Well, we had a unique lunch at Oliver's Restaurant. Why unique? It was unique because the restaurant is located within the Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, and it is staffed by students. You see, the school's Culinary Arts program trains their students for experience in the food service industry. It's an ambitious program that uses a public restaurant to provide 1,775 hours of learning and training in all phases of restaurant business - from the public facing front of the house to the back-of-house. If the students decide to enter the food service workforce, they leave Oliver's with a fantastic skill set. The teacher is Chef Michael McDowell, and he had a crew of 25 High School Juniors operating in two rooms preparing the salads and sandwiches, grilling the chicken and salmon and steaks, baking the meatballs, preparing the soups, slicing the complimentary bread, waiting the tables, and every possible activity they will see when the food service workforce. Chef Michael was fantastic as he oversaw the operation, offering nonstop commentary and tips to his young staff - "did you offer ketchup with those fries?", "too much oil in that pan", "check on your customers and get off your phones", "where's the dressing on the side?", "put the dressing in a takeout container for the takeout orders, and a ramekin for the diners", etc., etc. Oliver's has a real dining room with an open kitchen, so you can see and hear the entire class. There was a steady stream of takeout orders, and three parents popped in to say hi to their kids. The freshman and sophs in the Culinary Arts program start with the basics -how to sauté things, make salads, and the like. Today's class was all juniors, and that's when they actually start to operate the restaurant under the Chef's guidance. We chatted with Chef Michael, and he said that when they become Seniors, they really run Olivers by themselves. Our lunch was a $3 cup of clam chowder, a $9 turkey BLT, a $14 Salmon Caesar Salad, and a $4 Apple Crostata. The food was very good, check out the generous portion of turkey on the BLT and the half pound slab of perfectly cooked salmon on my salad. And we were amazed when Chef Michael called us at home to get our feedback on the meal and service. What a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed watching the Chef train his staff and watching them execute his instructions. I hope whoever is reading this, goes to the school and supports these young restaurant workers of the future. I know you'll enjoy this unique experience as much as we did. PRO TIP Olivers is open to the public Wednesday to Friday from 10:45 to 12:05, and they ask you to call 860-496-5369 to make a reservation.

Always great food and friendly service - tremendous value too. Had the roast pork with beans and…read morerice - fantastic.

Hidden gem, for real. All dishes are hearty here. Savory Spanish food. So many options to choose…read morefrom. Food choices for this spread were a chicken empanada , rotisserie chicken, white rice , and beans. Chimmichuri and mayo ketchup for dipping purposes. Also let's add the rabo (oxtail) con yucca. Spicy mussels and clams were also on the spread. Oh wait we had shrimp nachos too! So yummy! Full belly full spread ya know?! Lol Everything was so flavorful , they know how to cook here . I enjoy my meal every time I dine here .

The food was excellent. The decor was very nice. Actually this place is a wonderful date night…read moredining. They didn't rush the food out, or make us feel we needed to eat faster, very relaxed. The coconut sauce for the shrimp was absolutely delish. I forgot to ask about the oil dip that was brought to the table with the bread. I loved it, I believe it had fresh garlic in it, and I loved it. We also had the French onion soup, very tasty. The calamari appetizer was spot on, crispy and tender. We will return for sure. Just need not to be in a hurry to eat here.

My husband and I ate here last night to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary and everything was…read moregreat. They started us off with wonderful crusty bread with an out of this world seasoned olive oil. Although a garden salad comes with the meals, we chose to order a spinach salad to share and forgo the freebie garden salad and we're sure glad we did! The spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette was soooo good. It had walnuts, dried cranberries, bacon and blue cheese. The drinks were also awesome (Manhattan & French Martini), and our water glasses were kept filled at all times. Service was spot on as well. My husband had the Surf & Turf. He likes his steak medium rare and his was cooked perfectly. I had the Veal Francese, and it melted in my mouth. Delicious! They offer a choice of baked potato, sweet potato, or rice. We each got a baked potato. On to the ambiance: HURRAY-NO TVs!!! Subtle lighting, soft music playing (Frank Sinatra, etc., really nice) and nice linen tablecloths and napkins. Do not let the unassuming exterior of this restaurant fool you--it's lovely inside. And don't worry about the attached bar--you don't hear a thing in the main dining room--it's as if it wasn't even there. In short, this is a little gem off the beaten path well worth a visit.

Why did I wait so long to try this place? I lunch with three friends (we are all old broads)…read more Each of the three (not me, however) are picky and it's hard to find a place that will please this bunch. Someone is always unhappy. Not here! Huzzah! There truly is something for everyone and they bend over backwards to satisfy special requests. "No salt". "Is it spicy?". Blah, blah, blah. The food is consistent. Service friendly and professional. I am the only one drinking and cocktails are great. Have to have a drink to survive. Yes, I am also the driver. So just one drink, sadly. Can't wait to bring my husband here. Ohhhh....the coconut cake! Sigh. And I'll let him drive so I can have that second cocktail.

Ate here with family and it was great! Delicious cocktails, good service. Wasn't expecting much…read moreoriginally but everything was enjoyable. Interesting decor but the overall ambiance was nice. Will definitely be back

We were a few bikers on a long ride and one of us suggested this nice, old style diner…read more The staff were very nice and we got the food on time. The egg on my cheeseburger was a nice addition. Good spot for those of who like diner like experience.

We was greeted right away , waitress took care of us was very fast and respectful!…read more Prime rib wasn't the greatest, not your traditional prime rib was very chewy and tough , no flavor 3/10 It came with a chicken soup , its was like a traditional chicken noodle soup it was good 7.5/10 The other side was loaded mashed potatoes with real bacon that was really good 8.5/10 Would recommend!