This is a romantic and retro restaurant located within Foxwoods Casino. As soon as you come in the main entrance, take the elevator down one level. The ambiance was like a speak easy with a modern design. The food and drinks were good but a little pricey. Also, the restrooms are outside of the restaurant in the casino. This establishment plays live music, and the band was really good. I will definitely come back with friends to enjoy a night out. read more

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Walked in on a Saturday night, there was no one eating there and no one working there except the bar tender who was all alone. Felt bad for him. Not really sure how/why it is still open. I don't even know if they actually still do live music. The menu doesn't match the vibe they're going for. I kept looking at the wrong menu for the location outside of Boston which makes a lot more sense. The one in Foxwoods has chicken and burgers. We ended up just leaving. If they don't change things soon I don't imagine they will stay open much longer. Which is unfortunate because it's already a newer place. Definitely would start by getting employees and changing the menu. read more

My siblings and I celebrated our mother's birthday here a few days ago. While the seating arrangement for all of us (12) wasn't the greatest, we enjoyed good food, good service, and good entertainment. The drinks were made very well. Even though I didn't order it, I really enjoyed the pasta and will order it the next time I'm there. I ordered the oxtail with grits which was okay. The grits were delicious. I enjoyed the cornbread as well. Con: a lot of the apps have jalapeños included. There should be an option to remove the jalapeños and enjoy the hush puppies. read more

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This is a smaller version of the Grace in the Seaport area in Boston. We had reservations for dinner before the Four Tops/Temptations show. The greeter wanted to seat us right in front of the live music which would have been great in some instances but we knew from experience that the music would be too loud to have a conversation, so we asked for one of the empty tables further back. We were told they were all reserved (all of them?!?!?) so we wound up sitting at the bar. Which was fine, but don't you know we kept our eyes on those "reserved" tables for the rest of the time we were there and they never did fill up. One star off for misrepresentation. The bar turns out to be a good setup (although you back is to the music). Comfy chairs, and you can get the same menu items. I had a fruity drink and their cheese dip which was mouth watering. My companion had catfish bites which are a must-have. The music---the act before the main event, which we wouldn't see--was so-so. A gentleman playing keyboards and an odd mix of standards. Not jazz or R&B, which fits more the vibe. Speaking of which, it is low-lit, beautifully decorated, chill. Not sure I'll be back but the food is excellent. read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Cheesy dip - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

Grace by Nia was a fun way to end my husband's birthday weekend at Foxwoods! It had a speakeasy vibe (which we love!), amazing drinks, and pretty great soul food. The oxtail onion soup and cornbread were our favorites. It was also nice to have live music to listen to while enjoying a meal. A very classy spot! We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food here was alright. I'm not saying it was terrible but it wasnt amazing either. The food could definitely use more flavor. It tasted essentially generic. The vibe and ambiance was dope especially with the live music which was the main reason for the visit. The oxtail empanadas was really really good. Just slightly pricey. If i do go back it would be more so for the live music. read more

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I had a nice big review but my Yelp app glitched out on me. I was hoping for some classic soul food dishes, but this spot has a big modern twist. Bottom line is that this is not soul food, it's "inspired" read more

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Made reservations for a special night at this spot to see some music (being that they advertise as a music space) only to find out they don't host live music these days. The food and space alone are not enough to make this venue much without the entertainment. read more

Attended a birthday party at Grace by Nia. I mean this set up was bad ass. The ambience, the decor, the live music it was Everything! We had the empanadas, and cat fish bites absolutely delicious for my entree I had the cast iron mac and cheese. It had no breadcrumb topping, and it was very bland I had to add salt and black pepper. Then I had the two piece fried chicken and biscuit. The biscuit was hard and burnt on the bottom, and the fried chicken was not seasoned.....was really disappointed. The drinks were okay. Our waitress was attentive, patient and professional. However, our food did not get cleared away seamlessly as it should, we cleared our table to make room. That needs work. The bus boys need to be more attentive to tables. This is a fairly new establishment and I want to see it be successful a few kinks that can be easily fixed. However if this is a jazz club with southern food flavor don't cater to the masses stay true to our southern comfort food and ensure that food is well seasoned. See yall soon. read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

My friend and I came here for the jazz brunch on a recommendation from another friend. I was really surprised that the place was not all that busy the day we came. Brunch includes live music which was nice. Loved the decor. We were seated right in front of the stage which was great but made it a bit difficult to have much of a conversation due to noise level. We ended up having the chicken and waffle since our first choice was not available. Service was good. Great dining option that is conveniently located in the casino. read more

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My friend and I are going to the Third Eye Blind show... so food is a must. We looked around and found Grace by Nia. VERY chill vibe. Think southern style jazz bar. Just less suits, and more hot honey sauce. We were seated right away, by super friendly staff. Orders were... ordered. A lychee mojito, Maryland crab dip, and a hot honey chicken sandwich... It came in fast and hot and everything is EXCEPTIONAL! The crab dip reminding me of summers in Delaware and MD. The chicken sandwich was a flavor explosion. Sweet, spicy, tender, just AMAZING. Of course, the lychee mojito was expertly made. No alcohol burn but the flavors melded perfectly. Overall, a chill, fun, and excellent place! read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Lychee mojito and Maryland crab dip - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

My friend and I decided to visit Grace after the Mike Epps show. The description of the menu choices made us go there. Everything sounded delicious. The restaurant was very laid back, gave a sultry feel. Lighting was low, band was on point. The furniture and decor were beautiful. The only thing that kept me from giving this place four stars was the food. It wasn't bad and it wasn't good, I just expected more. I ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies and honey butter cornbread. My salad had no season and the anchovies looked / taste like some type of pickled sardine. The texture of the cornbread was a little off. I was expecting it to be moist, warm and fluffy. Instead it was a tad hard and room temperature. Now, the drinks didn't disappoint. My friend loved it. If they stepped it up in the kitchen, this place would be GREAT! read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Honey butter cornbread - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

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This place had ALL the feels! The colorful decor and the lighting really sets a mood. The jazz band is on point and the catfish nuggets and cornbread are delicious. The chocolate martini was ok. We will continue to visit here. read more

I am very surprised by the reviews of Grace By Mia. My son-in-law took us all out to dinner and we all very much enjoyed it! We were met by a very friendly and professional staff, taken to our seats and had great service all night. The seating is a little odd for a group, I did not see if the booths in back were more group friendly. Where we set all the tables were 2 seats facing the stage. It is family friendly, however, I would not recommend smaller children. There is a jazz band every night, which we loved, but not sure littles would. Our service was prompt and great! Very helpful in navigating the menu. The drinks were all very tasty, and mine was lit on fire to give it a smokey taste!!!! We all tried each other's meals and all of the food was delicious!! My Oxtail and grits was absolutely amazing! Everything I tried had deep and interesting taste which is right down our alley!! As I said, there is a Jazz band that starts playing at 7:00. Go enjoy some great music and delicious food! read more

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So let me get down to what was ordered. Started with the oxtails over some creamy coconut grits then some mac & cheese with a Ritz cracker topping and a 2 piece and a biscuit with hot honey and pickles. To finish dinner off some delicious beignets were ordered. Here's my gripe, my mac & cheese wasn't cheesy or creamy at all. All my cheese was at the bottom of the skillet. Flavor was there but no cheese pull. Fried chicken was crispy and hot but again all I tasted was rosemary & thyme. There wasn't enough seasoning standing out or a combination of all three. Last but not least the oxtails were tender and tasty but had a lot of fat and not much meat. Grits were good but I would've prefered regular grits so I could taste the oxtail gravy more. I'll come back. Hoping the food may have just been off this night. Overall great place. read more

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I picked this location b/c I was in Foxwoods for an event & wanted to try this new soul food restaurant. I've also seen videos this restaurant has a live band/singer & it is black woman owned. I wanted to support.It just recently opened I believe on 5/22/23.I came to celebrate my birthday w/ my bf,sis,& her bf(his birthday is a day after mines). I can't tell you how disappointed I was. The food wasn't even soul food so I have no clue why it is advertised as so. It tasted far from soul food I am used to. The waiter was very friendly! I ordered the 2 piece(fried chicken) & a biscuit. For the table,I ordered ISLAND STYLE EMPANADAS(Jerk chicken and braised oxtail stuffed pastry, savory consommé), CAST IRON MACARONI & CHEESE(Cavatappi pasta, four cheese blend, firecracker breadcrumbs),honey roasted yams(Charleston purple & jewel yams),& heirloom greens(stewed greens,Swiss chard,& cabbage greens). Empanadas came out 1st those were tasty. I wasn't too hungry so I packed most of my food but I did take a bite out of everything. Chicken was mediocre. Biscuit was really good & had a just right nice buttery flavor. Mac & cheese wasn't cheesy & a little watery. Greens were really sweet & idk why. The cabbage that was mixed in it was super hard/crunchy & not cooked enough. It tasted raw. Yams had such a weird taste I can't explain it. When I got home & warmed up my food chicken was raw. Remember I only had a bite to taste. I can't believe they served me raw chicken. My bf's chicken was raw as well. My bill was almost $400 for 2 plates of salmonella & mediocre food. Very overpriced & so not worth it.Skip this 1 hard for food. If you want to get drinks & listen to live music that's your only bet. I would have gave it 1 star but the waiter,live music,empanada, & biscuit saved it. read more

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This restaurant was ok, in my opinion. We tried several things from the menu. Caribe yard bird was good. It had a unique flavor to it as all the food did the yard bird came with succotash. I've never had it before other than here at this restaurant so I can't really say I don't like it but it wasn't bad. I liked the jerk chicken oxtail empanadas in the sauce it came with. It was flavorful and crispy to the bite. The two piece and biscuit I enjoyed the most. It was crispy hot and came in a honey sauce. The biscuit was delicious! The Maryland crab dip had some spice to it. I love spicey food. It came with Ritz crackers and crispy plantains chips to dip in. It was tasty! The smoke break cocktail was good too. They light a small flame on it. I would give it 4 stars, but I was expecting a more traditional style of soul food. This restaurants food has a twist to it. read more

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Hostess was awful and rude. Bartender and server were great. Food and cocktails were good. We had a reservation and the place was literally empty. Hostess wouldn't seat us until our friends arrived. Fine. We sat at bar and ordered an appetizer and drinks while waiting since we were on a tight timeline. Friends arrived and we asked for table and to settle bar bill. Hostess refused to seat us, cancelled our reservation, saying we couldn't move to a table now that we ordered food at the bar. WTF. Luckily the very cool bartender sorted it out and got us seated. Way to make a simple dinner stressful and unpleasant. read more

Sophisticated and elevated atmosphere. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Drinks are made very well. Live music is very talented and entertaining. 100% would return for a classy and fun evening. (Now my favorite bar on this whole property..) read more

Grace by Nia is a decent spot with great atmosphere and good to pretty good upscale soul food. I came here for a birthday celebration so seating was not an issue. Our waiter was good although he'd vanish for a while. We ordered drinks and appetizers to start. I had the empanadas and I found that I preferred the chicken to the oxtail. There is a good amount of heat so if you are sensitive to spice beware. I also had the Brussels sprouts which were ok. The best part was the dressing the sprouts were tossed in. If the sprouts were crispy with that dressing it would be a ten out of ten. For my main course I had the burger which is exclusive to Foxwoods. The burger was good despite it being really soggy on the bottom making everything slide out with each bite. The Cajun fries had way too much seasoning on it causing the spice to overpower any flavor. The fries were cold and soggy as well. I also tried the fried cat fish and chips which was pretty good. I enjoyed my drink the unfashioned which is their take on an old fashioned. I also tried the Miami Beach which was a little too sweet for my taste. Overall the atmosphere and vibe was cool. It reminded me of a 1920's style bar with the decor. Live music was a nice touch and definitely heightened the experience. Can't say that it was enough for me to make the long drive back but if I happened to be at the casino I'd probably stop by. read more

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Not sure what the food tastes like. Arrived at 5 pm. Order was taken at 5:30.. drinks arrived 15 minutes later. It's after 6 pm and still no entrée. read more

We decided to visit again tonight on our visit to Foxwoods. We made a reservation and were excited for live music and a nice dinner. We arrived at our 6pm reservation time and found no one at the host stand. We ventured inside and found the bartender prepping the bar for the night. He informed us that there is no longer any live music AT ALL. He apologized for the confusion and the lack of notification on the website and reservation platforms. They literally have the words LIVE MUSIC on the outside marquee and advertise on their website as such. What a disappointment for us and a huge mistake for management. Needless to say, we ate elsewhere. Restore the music and maybe we'll be back. read more

The performance by the band and the young lady holding it down with beautiful voice was amazing! The grits worst ever lumpy cold the biscuit not soft the catfish fried hard no seasoning the Jalapeño poppers were good overall I'll go back but not for food the drink was strong read more

Grace by Nia is such a unique dining concept for Foxwoods and CT as a whole! I don't know too many places in the state that have such a cabaret feel to them like this, let alone ones that feature a soul food menu. We were lucky to have such a great table close to the stage! The appetizers definitely started out strong. We really enjoyed the hot crab dip which had a thick layer of cheese on top! The plantain chips were a great pairing and held up well for scooping. I always order fried green tomatoes when I can, and we found this to be flavorful as well. The creole pasta was tasty, though it was very pepper flavor forward. This was only our second time trying oxtail, but we enjoyed it as it fell off the bone easily. It's a great dish for those who like something sweet with the molasses braise and coconut grits. Our drinks were great, and our server was attentive for most of the meal. It was a little tough to get ahold of him when we were ready to box our food, and then it was hard to hear him over the volume of the music. Overall, I think this is a really unique dining experience. It's a perfect excuse to get dressed up and have a nice night out at the casino, and there's really not a bad seat in the house for enjoying the music! read more

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My partner and I attended their grand opening, expecting a simple dinner but were pleasantly surprised with what we walked into. The ambiance was sophisticated yet relaxed, with cozy lighting and fantastic entertainment. I indulged in the Law and Order cocktail--smoky and sweet, just right. The Black Gold cocktail also impressed me; a must-try for espresso martini enthusiasts. For our appetizers, we tried the Johnny cakes and island-style empanadas, were flavorful and satisfying. The skillet cornbread with honey butter was perfectly executed--crispy outside, fluffy inside. For my main course, the two-piece chicken and biscuit hit the spot with its flavorful crunch and tangy pickles. For dessert we ordered the German chocolate mousse bomb, delighted with its coconut texture and elegant 24k gold flakes. I can't wait to return and explore more of their exquisite menu! read more

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We stopped here after doing some gambling, we were looking for a night cap and snack. We ordered the skillet cornbread which was good, 'and enough for 2pp. The drinks were just as good and the music was amazing. Will definitely return. The venue was very cozy and great staff. Ambiance was amazing. read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Fantastic jazz group - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

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We went on a Friday night after the band started at 7pm. The atmosphere, music and service were all great and the food was delicious. We had the chicken fried steak, cornbread, fried chicken sandwich and oxtail with grits. The cocktails were fun and the whole experience was a wonderful change from the usual restaurants. The music vibe was so good we stayed a while after eating to enjoy the band. What a unique addition to Foxwoods - we'll definitely be coming back! read more

$29 for a belvedere vodka martini it cost $30 for a bottle. The service wasn't great. The brussel sprouts were good

Unfortunately I can't rate the main menu as there is nothing to my likeness because it's fried died or layed in grease. It's not an ideal place for a person looking for healthy options. Music is great but be prepared for loud ambiance at times. Again this is my opinion and I really on the fence. Check it out yourself. Btw drinks are great. Had a chance to try the fried green tomatoes and they are trash. First never heard of cheese on a green tomato. Also chef uses old bay horrible and the tomato was not ripe it's hard. read more

Great food, music and vibe! We had a big crowd and staff were very accommodating. I would highly recommend checking it out! read more

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I went to Grace by Nia this past weekend. I had a great time. The food and drinks were spectacular! The band and songstress were enchanting. I danced and tapped my feet all night. What started out as dinner and cocktails ended up as a total musical experience four hours later. Anticipating my next trip to Grace by Nia and it will be very soon. read more

We had a very nice experience dining at Grace. It was our first time. Our Server Adrienne made our visit pleasurable. She was friendly, professional and accommodating! Paid close attention to food allergies. The Blackened Salmon special was incredible! Crispy, well cooked with a great sauce. Hopefully will be on the menu permanently with a potato included. Burger was good, delicious Fries. Brussel Sprouts were good, just a little hard to chew. Stunning ambiance except for the annoying strobe light, which takes away from the beautiful lighting. Was hoping to see R&B or Hip Hop entertainment but we were there too early. Will definitely return! read more

Went for brunch the food and atmosphere was fire. I got the everything omelet and buttermilk biscuit read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Island Style Empanadas - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

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Interior is beautifully done, hard to believe you are actually in Foxwoods. Probably the nicest interior of any Foxwoods venue. Huge bar and lounge area with a lot seats. We sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks. Did not have any of the food. The bartender was very attentive probably because we were the only ones at the bar surprisingly on a Friday night at 7. There were a few tables of people eating. Honestly we left because the band that was playing were way too loud. We had a hard time carrying on a conversation at the bar. It must have been deafening for the people sitting directly in front of the stage. One table of 6 moved over to the side of the dining room while we were there. We will give it another try and possibly try some food. read more

The ambience is really nice. They have the live band which is nice. It's a pretty place. The drinks were okay. The food was just okay. I don't think I would come back to eat but I would come back for a drink and to listen to the band. The waitress was really nice too. read more

Grace by Nia Foxwoods - Empanadas - Performing Arts Near Me - Mashantucket, Connecticut

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The ambiance was amazing the live band was good great experience. Drinks were also amazing. Food service was just okay we were served cold food, wait time in between meals was long, our waiter was good but seemed overwhelmed, food portions were smaller than I expected, they ran out of food (salmon and broccolini). I would recommend this restaurant but I would wait until it's been open a little longer. read more

Another soul food option in Connecticut? And a jazzy environment too? Count me in! Me and my family went for brunch on Sunday, and I am sad to say we were largely disappointed. I ordered the shrimp and grits - but the grits were not nearly enough. This shocked me because grits are fearless inexpensive and tend to be plentiful at restaurants. They were delicious - but I wanted more, especially to eat with the shrimp, which I wasn't quite able to enjoy with the grits. My family tried an assortment of other dishes, but they were underwhelmed by the flavors in for example, the fish and chips, pepper pot, and deviled eggs. Lastly, a draw for this business was that it is Black owned. It was disappointing to see that so very little of the staff and entertainment was Black. For it to be a place designed around Black culture, music, and food - the people employed there should reflect that as well. I hope to return, if things improve! read more

We had reservations at 5. Got right in. We were seated and our came over took our order at 5:10. We were the only people in the restaurant. 5:40 the waitress came out to tell us that they forgot to put the muffaletta in and it would be another 10 minutes. We had them bring the rest of our food out. In about 15 minutes later, the muffaletta came out. Our waitress disappeared a few times. Then it a while for us to find her and get the bill. The food was good but you couldn't pay us to go back. Very disappointing for a restaurant in the casino. read more

Sept 21, 2024 I had a reservation at 6pm. I arrived exactly at 6pm and checked in with the hostess. I asked if the rest of my party had arrived and if they were seated. She told me not yet and parties would not be seated until everyone arrived. I sat at the bar. At 6:10 I checked with the hostess again and asked if I could walk around the restaurant and check and was told no. I sat back at the bar. 6:20 I asked the hostess again if they arrived. FYI there is zero cell service in the restaurant so I could not reach them. At 630pm I check again and then my wife walks by the bar and is shocked that I am there as she had been seated just before 6pm. I went back to the hostess and was super upset. Her reaction was " Oh My Bad". No sorry no anything. Then I asked another employee if I could talk to the manager and he says I am the General Manager. I explained what happened and said that the hostess messed up badly and that she needed to get her _hit together. The GM rather than apologizing said that my demeanor was unacceptable, he felt threatened and I had to leave. WTH. My wife and niece got charged in full, had to leave their drinks and appetizers behind. This place is so unprofessional and the food stunk as well. DO NOT GO HERE! read more

The service was mediocre. The food was bland and overcooked. We had to send the food back(which I never do). When it returned it was the same. The atmosphere was beautiful and the band was ok(I'm not into jazz). I didn't like paying $10 pp to listen to a band. The place could have been cleaner. I saw food under a few tables. There was old French fries on the floor under our table. The waitress picked them up with her bare hands. Then she brought our food out holding the rim of the plate with the same hand. Yuck! read more