Stopped into Monroe Social in Monroe, CT on 9/28/25. Solid spot overall -- I'd give it …read more The crab cakes were the standout. Two good-sized Maryland-style cakes, nicely seared and packed with crab (not filler). They came over a bed of fresh arugula and parmesan with a lemony kick and chili aioli that tied it together really well. The fish and chips were classic -- a big, flaky piece of wild cod fried golden. Fries were solid, tartar sauce hit the spot. Tried the crispy chicken sandwich too. Juicy chicken, cheddar, bacon, pickles, and the same chili aioli they used on the crab cakes. Really tasty combo, and the fries on the side were crisp. Overall: good food, friendly vibe, and worth a return visit.

Beautiful private room available for parties and the food cannot be beat. Everything is delicious…read more Our party had a custom menu with lobster ravioli, salad, salmon, chicken, broccoli, potatoes and pasta ala vodka. They are also known for their lobster rolls and other entrees. The service is friendly and the owners are warm. The drinks are very good. We love this place. It's so good to have a local place that actually tastes amazing!!!

Recently came to Spotted Horse Tavern for a birthday dinner and had such an amazing time. The…read morerestaurant had sectioned off the back patio for our group which was lovely. Alec our bartender kept the drinks flowing. My fave was the white chocolate espresso martini! The food was also great! Some of my faves included the brussel sprouts and the roasted cauliflower. Also love the outdoor space here -- great for groups!

A very good lunch and pleasant atmosphere. Our waiter was polite and attentive. I got the grilled…read moresalmon and avocado wrap with a side of house salad. My cuz got the carne asada tacos. Aunt got an original burger. Everything was very large portions and very tasty. Love the decor with all the spotted horses. The bar is huge with lots of TVs with sports on. Excellent variety of food.

Meet up with some old co workers and what a day. It's was so great. Locations was great. Food is…read morewas so go and service was amazing.

The owner is very rude…read more Touted himself as a diner when in fact planned on being a bar the entire time with very loud music. Has absolutely no consideration for the neighbors in the area. Jim, why don't you open a place like this next to your house in Stratford and then let us know how much you like not being able to sit inside your own residence without hearing all the amplified music with the windows closed! What use to be a nice peaceful neighborhood on the property next to the wetlands in between the 'bar' and our place has turned into a lousy place to live. On top of it all, he built an outdoor bar last year and now has a tiny permit on the pole in front of his establishment stating he wants to get 'approval' for an outdoor bar. More people in that tiny backdoor area, louder music maybe? So many people park in the Marriott and cross Hawley Lane day and night. First of all why are they parking on someone elses property and why is the town or Stratford and Trumbull not concerned about someone getting hit on that part of Hawley Lane. His place should have never been converted from a residential home to a bar in the first place. When someone gets injured, not only will he get sued, the Town of Stratford and Trumbull will get sued as well. If I could have given a zero star, I would. So I chose a one star rating.

We live close by and Brick Walk is our staple for early dinners with our 1 year old. We are never…read moredisappointed! This is by far the best quality food in Fairfield - we are consistently let down by a lot of other restaurants in town but we have never had a bad meal at Brick Walk. Love the rotating specials and the summer fish menu is my fave. Best fried clam strips around! The servers are also always fantastic to my son.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while! Arrived at 6:15 for our reservation and the…read morerestaurant was pretty empty. We were sat in the dining room as requested. Nice looking restaurant. Greeted by our waitress who was wonderful all night. We got the crispy shrimp appetizer which everyone loved. I had the Thai port gra pow and it was delicious! Definitely will return soon.

Damn what a night this has been!…read more So a friend and I decided to come eat here after going to a funeral visitation for a co-worker. It was the first time in 18 years I had been to anything funeral-related, but harkening back to my childhood, we'd have food after funeral services to celebrate the life of the lost loved one, so it was a piece of me I wanted to share with my friend. Another thing that contributed to my wanting to come here is that this is a place I've been wanting to come to ever since this restaurant opened, and it went doubly so when it was named the Best Restaurant in Connecticut for 2024. The fact I finally got to go in of itself was a blessing, and I have to say that I am glad we came here. We were seated immediately upon arrival, and service was quick from start to finish. Our waiter was excellent. He was great making recommendations in effort to get us to save some money, took any questions we had with a smile, and made ordering an easy-peasy affair. Ambiance was very casual, great for any occasion really. If I ever had a date and this was where they took me, I'd be wanting a second date already. They're great for family get-togethers too. Oh, and the bathroom walls made me laugh with their witty one-liners like "Don't be a Gherk" or "Just Dill With It". So based on the recommendations we were given, we shared both of the appetizers we'd ordered: the fried pickles and the biscuits and fix-in's. The fried pickles that this place is known for were really good, very comparable to what you might get from a true Southern state. It comes with a spicy mayo, and paired together, it's divine! The biscuits & fix-ins are two large biscuits accompanied by four types of butter: salted, maple, vanilla, and the strawberry. They were all good, but we both agreed that the vanilla one was out-of-this-world, and the maple one had an authentic Vermonter taste to it. The strawberry one tastes like a strawberry cream cheese which is a good thing here, and even the salted butter was good. We each also got an entree, and I was the only one who ordered a drink. My friend had the Classic Mac & Cheese, and I had the Southwest Meat Platter as well as a Dirty Aphrodite. I love me some good ribs when I eat Southern food, and having the meats all in one, I couldn't say no to that. If I'm being honest, I came close to picking the Kentucky Porch Sipper for my drink, but the call of the Dirty Aphrodite was too big to ignore. And boy oh boy do they make the combination of pickle brine and vodka work with this drink! I don't think I've ever had vodka quite like that before, but Jacob's Pickles does it so well here! The entrees were also great. I saw the cheese pulls as my friend ate and I could tell I probably would have enjoyed that version of the classic dish. As for my dish, the ribs were tender and fell clean off the bone, tasted like a true BBQ wonder. The pulled pork was succulent, ratioed perfectly so nothing overpowers in the dish. The sausage tasted superb. The Nashville Hot Chicken was crispy, juicy, spicy without being overwhelming. The Pickle Slaw was some good Slaw. Is it the best I've ever had? No. But it's competent and definitely deserves to be called a slaw. Jalapeños and corn were great, and I even got another buttermilk biscuit to use the remaining butter we didn't use on our appetizers. All-in-all, one of the best outings I've had in a while. I mean it when I say this: Jacob's Pickles is a MUST-GO! It's that good! You won't regret it.

Jacob Pickles was really fun! The Happy Hour Chicken Bites were amazing and they give you 10 of…read morethem! Honestly, we didn't have a ton of room after polishing them off! We went straight to dessert from there with the strawberry shortcake icebox cake. Was just ok. Service was great. Place has a nice vibe to it. We will be back!

The service here is always so gr8! They're always so nice to me & fun! 10 out of 10 good vibes…read more I ordered a chicken cutlet w/ American cheese & bacon on a roll. The bacon was crispy & the chicken was piping hot. I felt like the chicken cutlet needed more flavor though. It was piled up though. I sampled my bf's Cuban sandwich. The pork was tender & full of flavor. The bread was toasty & crunchy. I had a homemade honey bun. The flavor was balanced & it had the right amount of cinnamon & sugar! It was super soft & fluffy! My uncle ordered his usual sausage & peppers hero w/ jalapeño chips. This is a food truck located right in front of Home Depot so there isn't much decor. There is one bench outside if you want to eat your food right there.

Uncle G's is always great for breakfast or lunch. The quality and the quantity, no matter what…read moreyou order are great. You are better off going there than any fast food restaurant in the area. The service is always friendly and great. My place to go to even if I don't have to go to Home Depot.

We've been curious to check out Uptown for a while now, and I'm so glad we finally stopped in! It's…read moreour new favorite spot in downtown Ansonia, with such a beautiful covered patio area that we could hang out on for hours. Great variety on the menu! We thought everything was delicious, and the drinks were good too. The food came out quickly, and our server was very nice. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Wow! Where should I even start..this place is absolutely amazing! I wish I had heard of it sooner…read more I picked this place as a surprise for my friend's birthday! When you first walk in the sound of live music filled our ears and it was just lovely it was a surprise to me because I didn't know they had that here. The two gentlemen who were playing were so wonderful together and they were just having fun! The music kept the vibes flowing for the entirety of the time. The service was great everyone was lovely great attitudes, everyone helped it was a great collective effort Jackie and Raven the bartenders and servers were amazing, Brooke wonderful and even Tristan for his first day on the job did great! Elyse was very friendly and welcoming! The food was absolutely DELICIOUS that blue bird chicken sandwich was definitely my favorite thing we tried every bite of that sandwich makes sense and the truffle parm fries to go with it chefs kiss! The tacos were great I enjoyed the shrimp one more but the chicken one was very good as well. The waffle board I did think that that waffle was going to be bigger but it was still a great addition to our tastings. We shared everything and ended with the almond crème brûlée it was really good and not too sweet! We did also have some mimosas. We started off with mango, hibiscus, and ended with guava they were all really tasty. This place for sure exceeded my expectations and I will 1000% be a repeat customer! I'm going to tell all my friends! Thank you for the service, the vibes, the food, and a cute new place to go to!

I kept hearing about this soul food spot, so while I was in the Wethersfield area, I decided to…read morestop by and see what the hype was about; Soul Bowl's Restaurant. I later found out they have other locations as well. When I arrived, I noticed this is more of a grab-and-go spot. There is no seating area for dining in, just a small waiting area with a couple of chairs. Parking is street parking, so keep that in mind when stopping by. I ordered in person, and I have to say the service was quick! Within about seven minutes, my food was ready. As soon as you walk in, you can see the menu and even see the kitchen area, which I always appreciate because you can get a feel for how your food is being prepared. The employee who greeted me was very friendly and welcoming. You can also order online. I ordered the seasoned rice, shrimp, mac & cheese, and collard greens bowl. First impression... the bowl looked beautiful and was put together very nicely. Everything looked fresh and appetizing. The shrimp was sautéed in a garlic sauce and had great flavor. The mac & cheese was definitely a highlight, very cheesy! When I put my fork into it, the cheese stretched and expanded the way you hope a good mac & cheese will. The collard greens were good, although I'll be honest, I've had better. They still complemented the bowl and added that classic soul food feel. At first glance, I thought, "Is this going to be enough?" But after eating it, I was completely satisfied and full. The portion was actually just right. The price was reasonable and within the range of what many restaurants are charging today. What makes this place stand out to me is that it tastes homemade and I love fresh food made with care. My only suggestion: PLEASE consider adding cornbread to the menu (hopefully soon ). A piece of cornbread would complete this bowl meal perfectly! Overall, I would definitely recommend Soul Bowl's. Great flavors, quick service, friendly staff, and that homemade comfort-food feeling. I'm already curious to try more from their menu! What should I try next?

The soul bowls at this location are extremely good! If you enjoy soul food it's fresh and it's…read morereally good! I order the bowls with the collard greens, sweet potatoes and chicken. At the bottom of the bowl there was a bed of rice. The soul roll was really good too!

Food was very good. Was there on a Sunday when the street is closed down to become a pedestrian…read morearea, which made the entire experience fun and festive. The mixed drinks were ambitious but fell a little short on flavor. Would try them again tho. Overall a storied tavern with friendly, accommodating staff. Would absolutely recommend and go again myself.

My dining experience at Spotted Horse Tavern was, without question, the worst restaurant experience…read moreI've ever had in Westport. The waiter never introduced himself, showed virtually no interest in serving our table, and came across as though our presence was an inconvenience. Throughout the meal, he spent more time chatting with someone he appeared to know than checking on his guests. We frequently had to wait for basic service, and it felt like we were being ignored. Our server's lack of professionalism, attentiveness, and courtesy completely overshadowed the experience. I sincerely hope this was an isolated incident, because no customer should be treated this way.

Favorite place to go! Every-time we have come, it has been consistent! The staff always provides…read moregreat recommendations, goes through all of the yummy specials, and is super friendly! Sad the patio wasn't open, hoping to get out there this summer! Salmon was delicious, prefer the chicken. Tofu portion seemed a bit smaller than last time, regardless was delicious. If you're looking for a great meal, comforting atmosphere, and outstanding service - cannot recommend it here enough!

Another wonderful luncheon with an old friend at this woodbury, CT 'gem'. Olivia, host, was so…read morewelcoming and Noelle, our server was delightful & attentive. I have reviewed this dining spot before and it hasn't disappointed yet. Worth a visit... Closed on Mondays.