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    Elmo's Dockside

    3.5 (177 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    You can see what you get $34 whole belly $6 more
    James G.

    I went for the first time at Elmo we ordered the whole belly clams they were good but the portions were VERY SMALL for the cost they could of given more the drinks we ordered were very good than we ordered the seafood platter my wife had the baked and I had the fried again for $34 each the portions were very small personally I will not be going back. There's other places that give you a lot more just as good.

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    Kevin D.

    A 1960s seafood themed restaurant, with prices and flavors to match Been to this place once before, and I recalled it not being very good for the price. But I decided to give them another shot, to see if they possibly improved or changed things up. Will state that they haven't changed a thing. If you recall places like bugaboo creek or U.S.S Chowderpot, you will be familar with what to expect in terms of decor. The place is dated, with lots of nautical themed decor smattered around the place. Everything is clean, but old in it's style. The server was very friendly, and we ordered a seafood cioppino, a twiced baked potato, and new england clam chowder with some seafood stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms were mostly mush, not much in the way of flavor. The New England Clam Chowder tasted a little off, so we had to return that. Turns out, they use tarragon in their clam chowder which lead to an off-taste I was unfamiliar with. The twiced baked potato was okay, but they didn't add much in the way of seasoning to the mashed potato on the inside. lead to a pretty bland bite. The Cioppino had lots of shellfish, but we were not provided a basked for the shells, so we had to use the bread basket to store the shells. The pasta was cooked well, the white wine sauce had some flavor but not enough to be notable. The shellfish was in varying states of doneness, all cooked but the shrimp were a little overcooked. The food was all cooked, but not seasoned well and very expensive for what you get. For me, I am not a fan. There's a fish market not that far away, and I think the food they put out is superior. Unless you want some dated decor, this place is a pass

    Fish, clams, shrimp scallops and potato
    Sherry G.

    Food was ok. Not anything to write home about. Asked if we had a reservation. Very pricey for what you get. 36 $$$ for a little fish two scallops two clams two shrimp and potato. Service was ok.

    Crab cakes ( front) salmon ( back) and fish and chips on the side right
    Rida S.

    Delicious and great quality food, the crab cakes taste phenomenal and are very fresh with a nice creamy sauce on top. The Green beans also very great and cooked to perfection! A great portion size and came with a salad beforehand. The ambiance was nice kind of like seafood dock type vibe to it. Service was good but I felt like they took a lot of time for the server to come back with the menu/give the check/ get boxed etc.

    My Mom finally enjoying her lobstah roll !

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    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - One or our two popular vegetarian sandwiches.  Lettuce, tomato onion, cucumber, cole slaw and sweet red peppers.  That's a cool sandwich.

    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Another great visit and sandwich…read more Hot pastrami on toasted rye with melted Swiss coleslaw Russian dressing and spicy brown mustard The carrot cake for dessert was great

    Quality is still good, price and portion are askew…read more We came here as a quick sandwich bite on our way around the state. Service was good, and the ambiance is still lively. The still tastes good, with some exceptions. The frier oil seemed burnt, so the pickle chips we had just had that little bit of carbon taste on them. The pickle chips batter was very thick, and the mayo was the only respite. The sandwich, still tasty, seemed much smaller than normal, the meat still had good flavor, but the portion was lighter in comparison. The prices are also a bit high. The sandwich coming out to about 15 bucks. The bargain is very much gone now, and the portion is okay for a sandwich but pricy because of this shrinkage. Not shown are the overcooked onion rings. We returned those and the server promptly removed them from the bill. So really good customer service. I opted for a brownie for dessert, and the brownie was a disappointment. Too sugary, no flavor, gummy, and disappointingly small and thin. A detractor for sure. As a deli, it feels like it's on the decline. I know things are pricier now, but what you pay vs what you get doesn't match up. I'm hoping they pivot from this path, but right now it's no longer my go-to. It's still tasty, just pricy

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    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.

    The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.

    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles.  What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

    Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles. What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

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    Family’s Pizza & Grinders

    Family’s Pizza & Grinders

    4.3(27 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I've gotten a ham grinder here before and it was good. Today I phoned an order in for a large…read morepizza, half meat lovers, half buffalo chicken. I was told 35 minutes. I arrived in 30 minutes and the pizza was ready. Got home in 5 minutes and pizza was already cold. It was pretty bland. It's a thicker crust pizza. The Buffalo chicken had the hot sauce flavor but was dry overall. The meat side wasn't dry but didn't have much flavor to it. It was quite greasy. While I was picking up my order someone called and was told it'll be about an hour. Not sure if they tell people a longer amount of time on purpose or what but my pizza was definitely sitting. The ambiance inside is decent. Several tables if you want to eat there. Looks clean. I'll get grinders there but not pizza.

    Re-tried, still very generic…read more It's been a while since I've tried this location. There was good reviews of their grinders, so I got half a steak grinder, some mozz sticks, and a side of meatballs. Also got a slice of carrot cake because why not? Nothing I got was bad, but nothing I got was great either. The steak was not seasoned, the roasted veggies and mushrooms were not seasoned, the meatballs were not seasoned, the sauce was lightly seasoned but they use the same marinara across all their dishes. Mozz sticks are frozen but not bad, carrot cake was premade, but was good. had that wax paper welded to the top but didn't detract. Everything was cooked fine, but any flavors that were present in the dish were very muted and mostly bland. It's very much your run of the mill pizza joint, which is fine if that's what you want. There's a lot of places that offer pizza though, and there's nothing coming out of the kitchen that makes them unique. They are an option if you want pizza or a grinder

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    Family’s Pizza & Grinders - Sausage & pepperoni pizza

    Sausage & pepperoni pizza

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    D'angelo's - Number 9 Chicken

    D'angelo's

    3.3(52 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I stopped by here on the 4th of July when driving back home from a vacation. I was quite surprised…read morethey were open but very thankful I had the chance to stop by here to get food. The staff here are excellent; very friendly, patient and understanding. It was my first time at a D'Angelo's so I needed some time to understand the product. The food came out quick and was great. I had the italian sandwich and the bread was superb. They accommodated my request of not having onion. We also really liked the ham and cheese sandwich. The location and bathrooms were generally clean and I think this is an excellent place to stop by if you are traveling.

    I come here from time to time especially when there's a BOGO deal and this weekend I went for my…read morekids dinner. I got them the Thanksgiving sandwich that comes with gravy on the side. It comes with turkey, mayo, cranberry sauce and stuffing, toasted and a side of hot gravy. I ordered it in store and the woman was very helpful to me. I also came for my birthday sub but this time it wasn't loaded on my card w my cell number for some reason. The woman is going to look into it for me at corporate. This is the 1st time it hasn't been added to my account. So I still ordered the number 9 chicken medium size in a pocket with Swiss cheese , onions, mushroom and so yummy. I'm a big fan for the Number 9 w Chicken. The service is a hit or miss whether you order in store or on mobile app. Prices are a bit outrageous but if you have the BOGO deal it's a good deal to feed the family. You can dine in or do take out option. I choose to take out. The service we very fast today.

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    D'angelo's
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    Great Harvest Bread Company - Roast Beef & Cheese

    Great Harvest Bread Company

    4.4(72 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    I was HAPPY Great Harvest had a masks mandatory sign! Even if you are fully vaccinated, it's best…read moreto wear a mask inside public buildings because vaccinated people can still carry and transmit the virus--and they can still get a breakthrough case of Covid. Until we know more and until more folks get vaxxed so we can reach herd immunity, masks are important. So, the 5 stars is for the masks required and also for the wonderful bread. I have had G.H.'s bread in other locations, well, other states, actually, because Vernon is really out of the way for us. Bread is amazing and loaves are a good size. I also bought 3 sandwiches to enjoy with a friend, too, but was a bit disappointed as there wasn't much of the chicken salad filling inside them (unlike the photos which do show very fat sandwiches!) In addition, I'd like to suggest you open a shop in say, Cheshire, CT or Hamden or New Haven. You will have a very brisk business in these areas!!!!

    My friend and I stopped by The Great Harvest Bread Company for a quick lunch. I had no idea this…read morewas a national chain, I have never heard of them before. This particular location is in a small shopping plaza in Vernon. The inside looks like an independent bakery. They have a huge assortment of breads, they can make sandwiches upon request or from the menu. Additionally they also make salads, cookies and coffee. I'll have to note, the two teenage girls working here weren't friendly, welcoming or capable of smiling, maybe they are new, but something needs to change. I got the Turkey Goddess sandwich on Wheat Seeded Bread. I also got an iced coffee. They serve Peet's coffee. This combo was only $13. This bread was very fresh, flavorful and covered in seeds. It was filled with tomato, onion, lettuce, Havarti cheese, avocado spread and turkey. It also came with a pickle, but it was way too salty for me. This sandwich was very filling, fresh and tasty. My friend got a similar one and she also enjoyed it.

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    Great Harvest Bread Company - The inside

    The inside

    Great Harvest Bread Company - Turkey Goddess

    Turkey Goddess

    Great Harvest Bread Company - The little shop area

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    The little shop area

    Little Mark's BBQ & Grill - Korean sticky ribs

    Little Mark's BBQ & Grill

    4.0(42 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    My order came out in a flash. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The brisket on my sandwich was…read morea bit fatty. Also, I thought the roll was too small to cover the brisket. The service and vibe were great.

    Great entrees, bad appetizers…read more Little marks is our stop for a quick casual bite around Vernon. Enjoy the smoked meats, sides are okay, but the quality is usually really good. My review this time is highlighting my biggest gripe. We got a half-rack of ribs, Santa Fe egg rolls, and a meatloaf sandwich. For 16 bucks, we get two egg rolls put on a giant plate with arugula put on the bottom to try and disguise the shame. This isn't the first time we've had issues with the portion size of an appetizer at this location either. I know appetizers are not entrees, I know that some things take more time to craft and prepare. If the portion is going to be small and expensive, use smaller plates, make sure the flavor is strong, and make them thick. Even if they gave us 3 and put them in a fry basket would've been a better showing than an awkward attempt of an egg roll salad In contrast, for 18 bucks I get this beautifully smoked meatloaf sandwich with a slew of caramelized onions and a perfectly placed breaded mozzarella to give that epic cheese pull. Along with sweet potato fries and Cole slaw and a pickle. We complained about the egg rolls and got them removed from the bill, so my review score doesn't reflect them. The entrees are stellar, the sides are afterthoughts, and the price is appropriate for the quality. They need better attention to detail on their sides to make them that truly epic bbq spot, and if they do that they can be one of the greats. But I'm using this review to hopefully pass on some knowledge to those planning to swing by. Stick to the entrees and you'll have a great experience. Stray from the mains, and your experience can vary.

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    Little Mark's BBQ & Grill - A few tables behind me, which filled up quickly right after photo

    A few tables behind me, which filled up quickly right after photo

    Little Mark's BBQ & Grill - Tumbleweeds

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    Little Mark's BBQ & Grill

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    PhoLy - Grilled Betel Leaf Rolls on a bed of greens. I like mine dipped in Sriracha.

    PhoLy

    4.3(205 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Great service and great food. Im vegetarian and I love coming here for lunch. The different drinks…read morethey have are all pretty good too, my favorites are definitely the Vietnamese style coffee and the limeade

    While on my road trip back from Pennsylvania I had to stop and get gas and fuel my belly too! This…read moreis a small family run place but with excellent food and service. What a cold and windy day and the air is salty and my windshield and coat shows it! Hungry, tired, and annoyed at the salty weather I walk in to a polite young man at the counter who warmly invites me in and tells me I can sit where I please...which I obliged after asking to use their restroom which was clean. I make my way to my table and the restaurant is picking up with more people checking in while there are others already present on the left side of this restaurant and few others await pickup orders. There seems to be just a small number of staff but they are very efficient and attentive. After I sat down I was expecting to be forgotten but nope! The young man walked over with a glass of water for me and took my order. There were so many great options on the menu so it was a task to decide butI did it! For a drink I choose the original milk tea with Boba pearls. For app I choose the grilled betel leaf with meat stuffed inside of it and for my main course I got the Hue's Spicy Noodle Soup. Everything from start to finish was delicious. I enjoyed my milk tea very much and finished it off after my meal. The Betel Leaf rolls are perfectly seasoned. I like mine dipped in Siracha. I ate it all! My noodle soup, OMG, the broth was amazing! Please taste it first before adding other sauces. It deserves to be acknowledged first. I'd drive 1.5 hrs back here just for this soup again. Its a must try. I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to go back and bring my friends and family with me to try other things on their menu. BTW I enjoyed my meal so much I ordered their cold cut sandwiches to take home and share with my family as a treat upon my return home. I didn't get a chance for a pic for them cause I ate it and forgot lol.

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    PhoLy - Just a small part of this side of the dining room.

    Just a small part of this side of the dining room.

    PhoLy - Grilled Betel Leaf stuffed with meat and dipped in Siracha (optional). Sauces are on the table.

    Grilled Betel Leaf stuffed with meat and dipped in Siracha (optional). Sauces are on the table.

    PhoLy - Toppings for my noodle soup: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, and a wedge of lime.

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    Toppings for my noodle soup: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, and a wedge of lime.

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