I stopped by Flock & Herd with my parents on a Friday night and we were seated promptly with quick and kind service! The restaurant wasn't too crowded, but there were still a fair number of people, which was nice. There were a few specials--chicken noodle soup, meatloaf, etc that seemed tempting as well. My mom wound up getting the chicken noodle soup, and she loved it! We split the pork burnt ends appetizer. If I had known how good the pork was, I would've maybe gotten the pork belly bahn mi. I know I'll have to get that next time! Because this appetizer stole the show. I absolutely will have to get it again next time. I got the fish and chips, which were stellar! They were heavy on the fish and a little lighter on the breading than I normally expect, which was nice. The fries and coleslaw were delicious too--I really loved the fries. My dad got the wings, which he picked when he saw they make their own dry rub. Really great stuff!! Heavy on the seasoning but delicious. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I often come her for my solo dinner dates with myself. I recommend the appetizer that is golden beets with whipped ricotta and local honey. This particular occasion I had the double smash burger (I requested no bun) and a side salad to go with the keto diet I am currently attempting. So delicious and filling. Highly recommend this place for a date night and even a family place with a bit of elevation to your food. read more

Flock & Herd Gastropub - I requested no bun on the Double Smash burger. Very delicious - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Wrapping up a work trip in Rocky Hill CT, too many restaurants to choose from, but wound up at Flock and Herd. Located in a little strip mall but easy to see from the street. Inside looks pretty cool with the white bar top and white wood table tops. The brown floor and cassette tape wall decorations are interesting. Trending towards more of a slightly upscale decor, so "gastropub" seems to fit the scene. Wait staff was kind and friendly. Ticket times were not slow or fast, just right I think considering the food offered. It was taco Tuesday, ordered a gringo with corn tortilla, pork belly, buffalo chicken, and shrimp with flour tortillas. They were pretty tasty, portion size was fair for the price. However, the shrimp one was a bit small and thin. Pass on that next time. Also ordered a Bavarian pretzel and the fried chicken sandwich. The pretzel looked really good, coworker ate that. The fried chicken was tasty with chiptole sauce and slaw on it. The chicken was a tiny bit over cooked but it's fine. It came with fresh cut fries. Those were done well, not soggy. Overall, the food needed a bit more salt but there was still decent flavor. Only negative is there weren't any salt shakers on the table. I'd return to Flock and Herd if I found myself in Rocky Hill again. read more

Flock & Herd Gastropub - Fried chicken sandwich with chipotle sauce and slaw. Fresh cut fries were surprisingly not soggy. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

This place is very local to me and my husband and I kept hearing good things so we decided we needed to check them out. They're located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking available in the lot, but I did not see where the accessible parking was located. There is a step up to the restaurant if you don't find the curb cut to the walkway around the strip mall. The restaurant is a decent size, it's clean, and has a cute aesthetic. The hostess was very nice, as was our server Erika who was the highlight of our meal. I ordered a margarita mocktail which was pretty delicious. My husband inquired about the price of their beers to get an idea of what he was in for and was told $10-12! We saw the pours and they looked to be about 12oz on average. That's madness! He opted for a glass of wine instead. We decided to start with some calamari. It was seasoned well, the light but crisp dredging was great, and I loved the amount of pickled peppers that were included, but the calamari was a bit overcooked and slightly chewy. I also thought the portion was on the small size. For dinner I had a veggie burger with fries and my husband had Mac and cheese with fried buffalo chicken. My veggie burger was just.. weird honestly. We make a chickpea salad at home that's meant to be a play on tuna salad, and that's exactly what it tasted like. It was shapeless and mushy and squished out the sides of the bun. The bun was really good though, and so were the fries. The Mac and Cheese was very underwhelming. Honestly, it tasted kinda like Annie's Mac and cheese from the box. The pasta was a little overcooked, the sauce was really thin, didn't cling to the pasta, and barely tasted of cheese. And while the rest of the meal was well seasoned, this was very under seasoned. The chicken was crisp and juicy though, and the buffalo sauce was tasty. Overall, it was a pretty disappointing meal. Nothing was inedible, but nothing was particularly good either, and considering we paid $90 with tip, that's not good enough. Service was good though, and given my tasty mocktail I suspect they probably make good cocktails too. I doubt we'll return though. read more

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Wow the best burger and best fries I've ever had and I've had a lot of burgers. The atmosphere was perfect and clean. Service was prompt and friendly. If I could give it ten stars I would. Oh and the cost was affordable not crazy expensive and I'm on a tight budget. read more

Stopped in for lunch the other day. Bartender was very attentive and helpful with the menu. The California Chicken sandwich was just what I was looking for. It's very messy but the flavor is spot on. Hand cut fries were good as well. Will be back when I'm in the area again. read more

F & H has been on our radar for awhile so we stopped in tonight. There were 4 of us. We ordered dry rub wings ( nice flavor but wayyy too salty) and buffalo wings. The roasted golden beets with mixed greens and ricotta with honey was good. If you like beets, which I do. Entrees were fish n chips. It was okay. The breading was bland. Chicken sandwich with fries Ceasar salad with grilled chicken Philly steak on a roll with fries Everything was okay. The place was busy. I personally wouldn't rush back. The place was clean and well lit. The back end near the bathrooms the floors need a good degreasing as they are slick. The service was great. Staff was very attentive. read more

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I've been back a couple of times since my first review. I think the servers care and they're attentive. The second time I visited for a group birthday dinner, my burger did not arrive when the other entrees arrived. After they made it, it was very good. I also had an Old Fashioned Flight that night, although I thought the idea was better than the execution. Tonight, I returned for dinner with my wife and son. Like during our first visit, Flock & Herd had issues with over-seasoning. Our fried calamari was both too salty and peppery. They offered to re-make it. But it was the same when they re-made it. So I suspect they had overseasoned the batter and just used the same overseasoned batter. My wife said her salmon was too salty as well. They did not charge us for the calamari. For my main, I ordered a wedge salad and the burnt ends app. The burnt ends was served in a General Tso's type sauce and it was very good. The wedge salad was OK. Given the issues with over-seasoning in 2 out of our 3 visits, I'm unlikely to return. 2.5 Stars read more

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Finally visited Flock & Herd for a Saturday lunch. The space has been rearranged and decorated beautifully. Service was friendly. My husband really enjoyed his drink which had gin. I had the Paloma mocktail, which I liked. We started with the shaved steak crostini special which was awesome. Good balance of flavors and textures. I wasn't in the mood for a big entree so I chose the wing starter and a side of fries as my meal. The wings were on the smaller side but I prefer that over the jumbo steroid chicken that's popular now. The Siracha honey flavor was nice heat without being overpowering. The fries were crispy and delish. Hubs got their take on a Bánh mi which looked good and he enjoyed. We got the tiramisu dessert which was a nice end. I would definitely return. This location has been a revolving door of different restaurants so sending them positive energy! read more

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Great little local place. I had the Philly steak sandwich with fries. The sandwich was excellent and the fries were very good. I was hesitant to order the sandwich since i thought it may not fill me up as I am used to the hoagie style. It was perfect. The service was quick and the food arrive in no time. The menu is limited but what I had was great. I will try the smash burger the next time I'm in this area. read more

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My sandwich was good and was plenty to eat. The French fries were excellent. I did take out and the staff was friendly.

Summary - great gourmet burger place, casual, good eats. Read for more! Flock & Herd has been opened for a while now and I have been hesitant to try it out, mainly because the last few establishments in that space were underwhelming. I was convinced the spot was cursed. Even so, I had rather high expectations for it due to all the positive buzz about it. We went on a Saturday evening, and though the parking lot seemed full, we were seated right away. The host brought us waters and bonus a huge bottle of San Pellegrino, which is our favorite - no bubbled tap water. The menu is simple but there is something for everyone. I didn't realize it was a burger/sandwich kind of place. I thought it was steak house for some reason. But this worked out much better as I was with my boys and they love their burgers. I got the California chicken sandwich and I WILL be getting it again it was that good. I think the chipotle mayo made it extra yummy. The fries were seasoned well - some may find them too salty - but we love salted fries and we gobbled them all up. My husband got a mushroom burger with a side salad. Service was typical, maybe on the slow side, but as they say in Italy - "those who wait, eat well." I'd rather wait a few more minutes for well cooked food than get rushed bland food. All in all, we were impressed and can't wait to go again! read more

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Finally tried out this new pub on Cromwell Ave for happy hour which was fantastic ! I had 3 orders of their sangrias ( i thought they were delicious). My husband got the old fashion which he loved and fire breathing dragon ( although not our favourite.. but if you like siracha this is the drink for you ) . The food was delicious we ordered two rounds of the flock truffle fries , the Philly cheesesteaks rolls and the chicken tenders because we engulfed the first round so quickly and all three dishes were soooo good an only $7 each. The atmosphere was very pleasant the staff was very friendly and our waiter was great , the food came at a timely manner and the place was packed on a Friday . highly recommended, and we will most definitely be back read more

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Flock & Herd is an absolute gem in Rocky Hill! They have amazing gluten free options with a majority of their menu being marked GF or AGF (available gluten free)! When I was there a year ago I had their buffalo chicken sandwich which was AMAZING and this time I had their smash burger which was so good! Their fries are also out of this world! They also have quick, great service and such cute ambiance! It's a hidden gem indeed. read more

Flock & Herd Gastropub - Buffalo chicken sandwich from a year ago - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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This was our first trying the newly opened restaurant. We went a couple weeks ago on a Saturday and it was busy which was great to see! It was lively and the vibe was good. We didn't need to wait long luckily to be seated. Our waiter was awesome and very helpful! The menu has a bit of everything. The starters, some salads, burgers, sandwiches and some main meals. Many items are or can be made gluten free which is great. We had the calamari which was gluten free but unfortunately it wasn't that great. It was very chewy, and overcooked which was too bad. It didn't have that freshness or crispiness to them . My friend was happy with her California Sandwich. It tasted good. But her complaint was her Prosecco. She said it tasted flat. My GF Philly Sandwich on the other hand.. I thought was greasy as well as the fries. And it didn't really taste like a Philly Sandwich. I know the restaurant is still new. So I'm willing to try them out again and get something else. As for someone who is gluten free I normally will order something I can't normally get everywhere like Calamari so hopefully they can work on making it better! It's a nice place to grab a bite ! Prices are good too as well As the portions. read more

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Great service, good food, modern chic burger bar. Came here as a place to try in the area. Wanted a good burger and this one came up as a top contender. So we made the trek to give them a try. The place was very much a modern burger joint. Lots of black piping, clean wood floors, exposed cinterblock, funky colorful art on the walls. Very much a modern burger joint. Our server was training a new person, so they missed some common beats in the conversation. But they were nice and were mostly available when needed. We got some mocktails to start, and they were good but imbalanced. A common theme with mocktails, they don't compensate for the lack of alcohol which often throws off the entire drink unless it's sickly sweet. We got some wings and split a burger. We also upgraded the fries to their signature "flock and herd" fries. We also got some stuffed peppers to munch on. The food came out somewhat quick. We got in right before the dinner rush and the apps came out quickly but the rest took much longer to come out. The peppers were good! Spicy, tender, with enough pepper to get a nice bite and enough toppings to keep things interesting. The wings were also really good. They do their sauces in house and they got a nice dry rub which is spiced and seasoned well. The burger and the last minute deviled egg addition were lackluster. It was clear our burger was cooked then ended up sitting got way too long. By the time we got it, the burger was cold and the cheese solidified on the pan. The deviled eggs were also old, pulled from the fridge pre-made and already oxidized. We informed the manager of this, and we got a retry of the burger and fries. These came out much better. Burger was juicy and seasoned, fries were made in house and double fried. So crispy but plenty of potato in the fry. The cheese sauce didnt really add much, nor did the bacon. But the fries themselves were good. The manager adjusted our bill for our grievances and we left satisfied. When they take their time and are not slammed, they do a great job. When the pressure is on, everything starts to crumble and it shows in the end product. This might be the curse of popularity showing its head, but it's a great place when it isn't slammed. It's a great place for a burger, but be leery if there is a significant wait read more

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We've been anxiously awaiting for this spot to open! It's just a few miles down the road from us and unfortunately this location is kinda cursed. Flock & Herd sounded like the right vibes for this space and we couldn't beore excited for them to open! Dined in on a Thursday night and they were pretty busy! The staff is still new and figuring out the menu but everyone was very friendly. The menu consists of craft cocktails, handhelds and sharables. Elevated pub vibes! We both ordered sandwiches and a couple apps - I got the double smashburger but subbed cheddar cheese at our servers suggestion and the hubs got the fried chicken sandwich. Both were really good! The fried chicken sandwich was a 10/10. The fries were also hand cut and really crispy. I would def like more sauce options for the fries but I ordered their house (herd) sauce to dip which was good! It came on my smashburger as well. For apps, we loved the Bavarian Pretzel with cheese sauce but wish it came with a mustard too, as the cheese got cold before we could finish it. The shishitos were really good and we loved the sauce that came drizzled on it! The cocktails are fun and I love that they had a spicy marg on the menu with avocado, you don't see that often but I think it adds such a great flavor! I can definitely see this becoming our go-to neighborhood spot! Congrats Flock & Herd! read more

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The potential here is very high. Need to shake off the newbies - but will definitely be back. When we first arrived it was about 5pm and food and service was delicious and impeccable. However as the places filled up the kitchen was definitely overwhelmed and the food quality dropped. The management adjusted and we received a delicious dinner. Overall it is a great space with a great menu and team. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Stopped in for a quick dinner on the way to Goodspeed Opera House. Great service, well prepared and delicious food, along with a small but good mostly local beer menu with seasonal cocktails. Recommended if you're local or just passing through! Would definitely visit again! read more

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Great food and good service. Very good a ray of food. Clean! Reasonable prices. I would definitely come back to this place!

Finally got around to trying this restaurant after passing it so many times. What a great place, food was excellent, staff friendly, and made sure we had a great time. Cozy bar, and the dining room was lively, family friendly, and a great vibe. Had the special, corn beef and cabbage, and it was top 5 I've had. Presentation was nice and taste was even better. We also had the chicken and it was the same, really tasty. One of my fav beers on tap, Maine Lunch, really made it a great meal. Our waiter, Shawn was great, and we'd definitely stop in again. read more

Looking for a place for a quick bite after work we decided to try this place. It was pretty busy so we said " looks nice" the setting didn't change much from the previous restaurant but it was a nice update. But oh man we wished we were somewhere else. I asked for water but I forgot to say - no ice please. I called the waitress to our table and I started saying " about my water..." she cuts me off and says water I got it, looks to my husband and says what can I get you? After my husband order his drink she was about to walk away but I stopped her and I repeated myself " what I was saying about my water, could I get water with no ice please" she finally got it, said ok and walked away. After receiving drinks we ordered appetizers. When we received them I kid you not, its the first time in history that someone served almost cold SOUP. We got store looking cold buffalo wings. It was pretty sad. i asked the waitress for hot soup she did change it and was not much hotter than before but I could bring myself to eat more than a couple of spoons full of it. My sandwich saved my appetite but my husband did not have the same luck. He saw fish and chips going by and they looked good. But he got flavorless oily fish. He is having stomach pain as of now. Overall it was a sad experience and felt ignored every time we asked for something we were left mid sentence I don't know if we would come back. Time will tell. read more

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Back again today for lunch...got a nice window booth. We both had my favorite Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi and it is still a wonderful choice. Started the meal with the Golden Beet Salad with whipped ricotta, local honey and pistachios...amazing! Great server who knew the way to make the luncheon special. Great place but with the review [which I have not read yet] I am afraid I won't get that great table ever again! read more

I ordered dinner the other night via DoorDash. I got the Flock Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries, while my husband got the California Chicken Sandwich with fries. We both liked our meals - mine had a nice crunch and was very juicy. I also loved the spice from the chipotle aioli - it wasn't overpowering. The amount of fries was also very generous! I had to give my leftovers to my husband because I was stuffed. We will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Flock & Herd Gastropub - Flock Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Drove about 40 minutes to get here. Everything was great. Would come back if it was closer. Just not worth the distance.

Food was outstanding. I am gluten free and my husband is gluten please. We ordered everything gluten free so we could share. 1. Fried calamari with peppers: excellent, possibly the best we have ever had, regardless of gluten; the flavors and textures were outstandub 2. Wedge Salad: Extremely good, crispy and fresh with excellent balance of flavors and textures 3. Fish and chips: meh. I wanted to love it because this is almost impossible to find gf; regrettably, the fish batter was tough. The chips were great and the Cole slaw was excellent. 3. Burger: excellent. We scarfed that. French fries, also excellent. read more

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Went on a Friday night it was busy, but got a table right away. Our appetizer and food came really quick. It felt kinda crowded with all the tables on top of eachother, it's a small space. But everything we had was delicious! We started with the Brussels sprouts, they were in Ceasar dressing which was sooo amazing never had Brussels like these. I got the California chicken sandwich which was also good but the fries were the star of the show. read more

Flock & Herd Gastropub - California chicken sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Excellent and everything as expected. Good service and great pub food. Five stars...................

I literally just walked out of the restaurant after standing around waiting to be recognized and seated. The place was full of men only, all being served but apparently women are not welcome. Perhaps they should post a sign outside announcing that it's a men's only club. What a disappointment. My son and his family used to come here all the time. He passed away tragically three weeks ago. I thought perhaps if I had lunch there today, I might feel some of his spirit. I couldn't have been more wrong. read more

We had a party of 6. Food was just delicious! Service excellent too. Would definitely go back!

To start, Came here on a Sunday night with my girlfriend to see what this place was like. We only wanted a small quick bite and did not get a meal, and it was very busy. We have never been to a "Gastropub" before and according to googles definition it sounded interesting. The menu is very generic, after staters, the only entrees are Burgers and Sandwiches, 3 salads , and 5 plated entrees. Now there's something I want to note, Flock and Herds website verbatim states, " Flock & Herd Gastropub brings together the best of casual dining with a creative twist, offering a menu that celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients. " Well I see the creative they are trying to do with their handheld food, but ONLY 5 options for plated food and nothing about the ingredients listed compares in perspective to what they did with their handhelds. There's not much variety in the menu. Now, I got the pork belly burnt ends, which were dry and over cooked tremendously, but I heard from the table next to mine they are normally very tender. Our drinks were very nice as well, the old fashioned flight was great and my girlfriend enjoyed her Lychee Peachy drink. The atmosphere was pretty nice, it is very small, near the bar area and high tops at the bar is very cramped. But over all nice ambiance. The service is also fantastic, I think that this place needs some more time to develop and really build its character. Rating: 4/5 read more

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So my family ate here after having fun at a local festival... this place is a hidden gem... great food like juicy burgers, crispy chicken tenders, house made fries, and delicious desert... the drinks were original and satisfying... the service was great with our server being attentive and friendly... the location is modern and comfort good for both eating out or watching the game at their bar. A definite visit if you're ever in the rocky hill. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent. We got the veggie burger and California Chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. Decor was fun. Loved the 90's music that was playing as well. read more

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We found Flock and Herd as we ventured out from the Hampton Inn down the road for supper on our travels home to Maine on September 7th. I ordered the Manhattan Boulevadiar which was the best Manhattan I have ever had. I think the Campari ice cube and the skill at crafting this cocktail made it so delicious. My husband had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich which he said was perfect filled with scrumptious beef, onions and mushrooms. I had the Herd Double smashed burgers with the herd sauce which I learned was a take on thousand island dressing. My smashed burger was just what I was hoping for, delicious to the last bite. The French fries were legendary, piping hot, fried to perfection and well salted which we loved. The service was impeccable, we felt well cared for and valued as customers. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have been eager to stop into one of the newest dinner spots in my hometown. @flockandherd_ct lived up to my high expectations. I had been hearing such good things about their burgers, I had to grab one on my first visit. My little dude grabbed their steak and cheese sandwich but not before we started with their fancy deviled eggs. I grabbed an espresso martini mocktail and we finished the night off with a crème brûlée. I have to say everything was fantastic and I look forward to our next visit. - Deviled Eggs: applewood bacon, cornichon, sriracha aioli - Heard Double Smash Burger: american cheese, caramelized onions, herd sauce and a fried egg on top* - Philly Cheesesteak: shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, f&h cheese sauce * * #burger #foodies#beef #tasty #beef #burgers #burgerporn #foodstagram #yummy #meat #cheese #food #instafood #dinner #fries #foodporn #foodie #yum #burgers #eeeeeats #foodgasm #foodblogger #foodlover #foodphotography #eat #delicious #foodpics #hamburger #belongsonyelp #steakandcheese #steak #deviledeggs read more

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We've been here three times and haven't been disappointed. The service is good; the ambiance is good; the food is good, especially the burnt ends appetizer; and the barware is really pretty. Give this place a go. read more

Food is excellent! The beets, burnt ends, California chicken sandwich and burgers are my favorite! It's a must try if you're local or traveling through the area! read more

Flock & Herd is a great spot to grab a cocktail and an appetizer. Their menu is very simple American food. With options such as a pretzel, Mac and cheese, deviled eggs and more. The cocktails were very good. We loved the spicy cucumber basil cocktail. The food could use some work but overall good - especially for a new restaurant. read more

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I think this is my new favorite place! If you came when they first opened you have to come back! We got the roasted beet app and added grilled chicken it was excellent. Along with the chicken sandwich. We could tell that the chicken was antibiotic free. The bartender was excellent also. read more

Food is awful. Burger over cooked and fries greasy and drowning in oil. Place smelled like a grease fire. One of the worse restaurants I've ever been to. read more