If you talk about hot dogs in Central CT, and you don't mention Original Ranch House, people will…read morebe annoyed that you didn't mention Original Ranch House in Windsor. I had never been. So I was like, I guess I need to go. I tried to go. And GPS took me to Paul's Ranch House in Hartford. When I learned that wasn't the right one, I tried again. And GPS brought me to Ranch House in East Hartford. This is just to tell you, that if you want the OG that has been open since 1950, you need to go to the one in Windsor, which is conveniently located next to 91. The building and surrounding area, have likely seen better days. There is more trash outside than there should be. The inside is fine, but nobody was eating there. The hot dog I had was good. They didn't have many specialty dogs. I ordered the KMOR, which was just Ketchup, Mustatd, Onion and Relish. The dog was a grilled Bogner. Not cut. The bun was grilled. A good dog. It was clear that they have some loyal fans. 3.75 Stars overall, but the dog was a solid 4.

A new hidden gem in Windsor !! Today I had a tuna melt with onion rings. I was trying to eat…read morehealthier. So I wouldn't say it was out of this world. But that's by my own choice. I know if I had tried a signature Junk Yard Dog or one of their world class burgers it would have been different. Additionally, their breakfast burritos are ginormous !! The service was spot on, the food came out super fast. The atmosphere is cozy and comforting. Definitely will be back. I highly suggest trying this nostalgic restaurant !!

Found Fire by Forge on yelp and saw that it had plenty of good reviews. Very easy to get to from my…read morehotel and loved that it had a parking lot. Sat very quickly at a window seat which I loved it gave me a chance to people watch. I ordered the dulce de leche latte iced with the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. The latte was incredible. The sandwich was filling. Plenty of bacon and the bun was tasty. My waiter was great, very attentive and helpful. The decor was inviting and loved the variety of seating. The message of this place is wonderful.

We arrived with a large group without reservations, kinda chose it on a whim, so we had to wait a…read morebit but it was fine, we were shortly accommodated. The place looked spacious and with a lot of light, it looked clean and they seemed to have a nice selection of wines (for those that like it) , they were displayed for people to see, which I thought looked very nice. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I found it odd that there was only 1 restroom for the size of the restaurant. Our waiter was nice, he took our order and we were excited. The food took a VERY long time, we were starving, and we had kids with us so that wasn't good. Some of our orders were wrong and so unfortunately we had to wait even longer for the right meal. We didn't order alcohol but we did older a couple of mocktails. I was SUPER excited for them because that's something I always appreciate at a restaurant. I'm sad to say that they were AWFUL!! straight up syrup, not bubbly (some were supposed to have soda in them) not sweet, simply not enjoyable at all, I ended up switching it for a simple club soda, I figured it was a safe bet. When my food came out, it was ok, I had the avocado toast, and it was forgettable, my sister had the chicken and waffles and now THAT was the meal to get, it was large in portion and that chicken was beyond tasty!! My other sister has the lomito sandwich with the chips and it was good, something missing but she enjoyed it. The rest of the food were burgers and they were ok, the kids had burgers and Mac and cheese and they were not tasty according to the children's disinterest in barely touching their food (and they love cheeseburgers). I'm always willing to bypass certain things as long as customer service delivers BUT unfortunately they fell short. We were celebrating an engagement and so we were all very happy and in a great mood, when suddenly workers around us were cleaning up the neighboring tables, and even sweeping very close to us. We thought the place was possibly closing? (Even though it was only 2:15pm). I asked if they were closing and they said that they close the restaurant from 3-4 so their employees can go eat .... I'm not against giving them a break BUT, it really felt like they were kicking us out, we felt pressured to eat fast and wrap it up, not a good feeling, when you are in the zone of happiness. It was our first time there so, I would have appreciated if they would have informed us that the restaurant takes a little break in between and then we would have decided if we wanted to stay or go elsewhere. They did bring a little dessert and 2 mocktails for the newly engaged which was nice, I'll give them that. Overall, I don't think the food and experience was worth me coming back or recommending this place, I'm sure there's other much better places.

Finally got a chance to try this place with guest chef Ro in the house and delivering something…read morespecial. We started with what the ground remembered: a salad with heirloom tomatoes and bing cherries with whipped ricotta and it had that sweet tango was that you didn't know you crave. The Smoke and Soil dish of lamb chops with mojo rojo and fried potatoes was also excellent with the lamb tender and flavorful. We had other dishes from creations of prior chefs which were also top shelf. The best of all is that this helps to support the community with all the services Hands On Hartford offers. Just a winning combination: great food for a cause. You can't go wrong.

Excellent award winning chef selections.. tonight was Chef…read moreRoshara Sandra of the CIA.. The fresh tomato and bing cherry salad was amazing. Followed by the perfectly prepared Lamb Chops in Mojo Rojo . And finished with a spice rum carrot cake..

Got a reservation at 5 for Monday night and we're the only customers here for the first 1/2 hour…read moreuntil a group of gal friends met at the bar and livened things up. Beautiful ambience, classy, quiet music in the background. Molly our server was friendly, attentive, and helped us especially with selecting our dessert. We ordered the old fashioned and Negroni from the happy hour menu to start with. They were so delicious that my husband went to talk to the bartender to find out how the particulars of how the Negroni was concocted. We ordered the baby gem Caesar salad and chicken katsu sandwich from the happy hour menu and the steak frites from the dinner menu which comes with skinny fries and arugula salad, Everything was well seasoned and delicious. To top it all off we shared a chocolate chip bread pudding (thanks for the recommendation, Molly!) Super happy with the whole dining experience. 5/5

Food: 4.4/5 Service: 4.5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Our server was named Berkeley and she was great. The shrimp and grits were the best version of this dish that I've ever had. And I've been to Husk in Charleston. The shrimp were so big and plump and favorable. The grits were creamy and the spice level was on point.

This has always been a good spot to eat. No matter what you order it's delicious! I had to do a…read morereview because their potato pizza stole my heart lol. Also please bring back your shepherds pie. Our waitress was a gem, my friend and I were cracking up after a year, not ready to order and she was patient with us and attentive. Parking is limited, I had to park on the street, but no big deal. Try it out, you will not leave hungry or disappointed.

Ordered the cod with crab, everything was cooked to perfection, the risotto and green beans were…read moreperfect and the Service from Lindsay was exceptional. Never been to this part of the country before, but I'm glad I got to experience this my hats off to the chef and Staff. If you like martinis, try the lemon basil.

Great food, great service, luxurious atmosphere. The windows all around allow you to have a great…read moreview of the Hartford skyline and the river. There are a lot of food options, we came for a friend's birthday party and they had created a custom menu. My only qualm with the place is access- difficult to find the parking and to navigate to get in here, it's a business/apartment building so takes a few extra steps to access the restaurant.

Honestly, the meal felt like I was being edged. Everything was close, flavor wise, but just needed…read moresomething. We got hamachi crudo and I don't know if the supplier of fruit is in cahoots with la Croix but I've never had a slice of citrus taste so bland. The dish was in desperate need of some acidity. Foie was great, I think the only plate aside from the halibut that didn't need any tweaking. We also got the pour over and over as our first drink -- I am fascinated how a cocktail can be both an espresso martini and not at the same time. I wanted to love it, then I saw it and wanted to hate it - then was left feeling perplexed and intrigued by the experience. I think that's a good way to describe the evening, perplexing and intriguing and I'm not sure how to feel but I do not think I will be back for anything other than cocktails because it is frankly a waste of time and money. The place itself is pretty and very Instagramable. The service was fine. You have to put in your entire order at once because that's what the chef prefers which feels a tad pretentious to me -- kind of the vibe of the whole place. Two key words as a takeaway: overpriced and underwhelming.

First visit! The restaurant isn't big inside, only a few tables. It seemed pretty popular as…read moreseveral people were picking up to go orders. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Portion sizes weren't bad. Food was really good and filling. I would recommend stopping by.

If youbare hubgry for an awesome soup food breakfast this is a must stop. I always enjoy eating…read morehere. Breakfast is classic with callalou and grits and ackee, etc. salt cod in their dishes is a reminder of the Caribbean. Go hungry! They give you a lot.

Mother's Day dinner with the family! There were 5 of us…read moreand it was great! We ordered Shrimp cocktails Caesar Salad Complimentary warm salted rolls Three ordered the filet mignon One ordered the Filet Oscar One NY strip We ordered sides to share and try French fries Onion rings Creamed spinach Brussels sprouts Whipped potatoes Asparagus The steaks were the most tender I've ever had The sides were all very good Dessert Cookie plate. ( meh) Baked Alaska. Really good Valet parking makes it nice and easy Being Mother's Day we appreciated not being rushed and kudos to the kitchen. Once our order was in it went right along smoothly. All steaks were cooked to order. In addition, the turnaround for the bar was not bad for it being a full house. We enjoyed our dinner at this iconic landmark and of course will be back.

10/10 we love able!! lol…read more drinks 10 appetizers 10 entree's 4 -ability to make what i asked and accommodate me and my likings.... big fat 10 for a specification, i had the chef special scallops in something sauce and to be clear. i didn't know what that sauce was when i ordered it and the texture to me. it was terrible, but that is definitely a preference thing and a lack of knowledge on my part however the scallops were not seasoned to perfection. the way the pork belly was and the way the crabcake was so there was also that.... nonetheless able, and the staff in the kitchen were so accommodating they were able to make me exactly what i wanted and i just picked a few things that i wanted and they were able to make a plate for me so that's amazing. the ambience was classy quiet i think me and my girlfriend made the most noise there just laughing and enjoy f ourselves, but it was festive and lively for the most part. uconn was playing by the bar and uconn one so there was a lot of noise for that as well, but the vibe was really quiet and classy over all.

Been at St. Francis since 5/30/23 with an injury. Thought I'd do some reviews from my adjustable…read morebed! Chicken pot pie was good. Very low sodium because it's hospital food that needs to fit a lot of dietary requirements across the board. Hubs brought me some seasoned salt to accentuate the nice blend of flavors going on. Look how beautiful the presentation is! #gourmethospitalfood

Officially known as The Shed Bar & Cafe, this place has been around for a looooong time. The…read morebuilding is nondescript, but the interior definitely has charisma. I would characterize The Shed as a local bar. On a recent visit, it seemed everyone knew each other. Patrons were friendly, and I got to know many, including the owner, Mike. Mike also wields a spatula in the kitchen. On a recommendation, I tried a "smashburger". Served on a brioche bun, it was excellent. Perfectly cooked w a nice charbroiled flavor. The bun did not fall apart, an important consideration when inhaling a burger. Fries were also excellent. Barmaid Mimi handled the crowd well. And there was a pretty decent crowd for a Tuesday night. I'm a fan, and will definitely be back. 4 stars!

Great bartenders great people all ages always something going on. Pub menu that is great. Home town…read morefeel