Good Friends, Great Food, and Historic Charm!…read more The Village at Buckingham Ladies Lunch Bunch met on July 3 for our favorite monthly first-Friday tradition! We gathered at the wonderful Lisa's Crown & Hammer in Collinsville, a charming riverfront village just a few miles from our neighborhood. What a treat to meet our delightful new neighbor from Cavendish- Kendra Z! This popular restaurant and pub operates out of the historic 1850s railroad freight station of the Collins Axe Company. It sits beautifully amidst repurposed brick factory buildings that now house quaint antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. Inside, you step back in time with a cozy, industrial-chic setting complete with exposed brick walls, timber wood beams, and a fireplace patio for the cooler months. It is the perfect place to begin or end a walk along the scenic Farmington River, utilizing the Rails-to-Trails path. ‍‍ The food from their scratch kitchen never disappoints! They focus on elevated, comfort pub grub using plenty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A huge shoutout to our wonderful waitress (pictured!) who gave us truly excellent service! Our Top Crown & Hammer Recommendations: * The Towering Truffle Burger or Lisa's Amazing Crown Sliders * The Vermonter - Packed with turkey, cheddar, apple slices, and bacon * Perfectly cooked Fish Tacos or a classic Reuben Sandwich * Mediterranean Salmon Salad with lemon dressing (a personal favorite!) * Crispy Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Truffle Parm Fries * A refreshing glass of Citizen Cider to wash it all down! Our lunch bunch is already counting down the days until we return in October to try Lisa's new fall menu in the cozy fireplace room! If you love a quintessential New England village that is walkable, historic, and brimming with charm, you have to check out this spot!

Stopped in for lunch today. 3 people and ordered soup, hummus plate, Brussels and tacos. Food took…read moreclose to 90 min to arrrive. I had to ask for the carrots and celery that went with the the hummus. While we waited we got the wrong ciders but the server never came back. Super disappointing.

The service was incredibly friendly. The food was fresh and the sandwich I had was delicious. Also…read morea very nice ambience.

Cute place busy and lots of choices noon on a sunday waitednover 40 minutes for a pizza?!?!!!! The…read morefolks here are either overwhelmed or?!? Don't expect you pizza or hot sandwich anytime soon. They said sorry a lot Pizza was ok and eggplant was mushy :(

If you are looking for a super fun experience with some friends, you need to do a cooking class…read morewith these guys. We have recently done both the pasta class with wine and the pizza making class. Jeff and David are so easy to work with. Classes are fun and entertaining and the food and service afterwards is so on point. This place is a gem!

My family had breakfast here on a Monday, so it wasn't very busy. My husband got the Breakfast…read moreBurrito with a Spanish Latte, I got the Belgium Waffles with an iced Chai Tea Latte, and my daughter got the Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Waffles. We also split a side of potatoes. The food was good - my husband's burrito was pretty big, and my waffles were yummy though not the best ones I've had. My daughter was very intrigued by the various wall art that she referred to as "monsters" and the cafe itself felt cozy. I'd like to come back for lunch!

What a great spot! We stopped in for lunch on a Thursday - it's been a while and we were amazed at…read morethe transformation of the space. Great Latin American feel and outstanding food - the Puerto Rico Bowl (on the Specials menu) was excellent. The bartender (Alex) is very personable and had time for a great conversation. Looking forward to our next visit.

Food was ok.. had fish tacos and The Plate Lickin Rice .. I…read moreExpected more based on reviews. Ambience and drinks (habenerno margaritas) were good .. What was bothersome was , when I asked for a side of salsa for the rice ,I was brought a small amount salsa and charged $1.50 for it . Not life changing charge but On a 90$ tab, that just landed as ridiculous. When a manager asked how everything was, I shared my thoughts on changing for a tiny amount of salsa on a tab of almost $100 and she was defensive about the charge .. why ask then?? not really customer service I care to revisit

We had the pleasure of having Alexzandria as our waitress during one of the most special nights of…read moreour lives which was my engagement dinner with my future wife, our sister, our friend, and our niece. She made the entire experience so memorable with her kindness, attentiveness, and positive attitude. She checked on us often, made sure everything was perfect, and was especially wonderful with our niece, which meant so much to our family. Even though the restaurant was busy, she never made us feel rushed and always had a smile on her face. Thank you, Alexzandria, for helping make such an important celebration even more special. We truly appreciate your excellent service especially since you let us know as we were leaving you were newer to the restaurant.

We came for Mother's Day, and they had a buffet of salad,…read moresushi, and corn risotto. The carving station had prime rib. Desert station that had custard-filled puff pastry, chocolate cake, and lemon tart was overall very good !!

Visited Dish n' Dat for the first time and had a very enjoyable experience. The egg white omelet…read morewas excellent--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The coffee was also very good and complemented the meal nicely. The restaurant has a comfortable seating area and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The home fries were average compared to the rest of the meal, but they didn't take away from the overall experience. The quality of the omelet, good coffee, friendly service, and pleasant environment made for a very satisfying visit. Overall, a great local breakfast spot, and I'd definitely come back to try more items from the menu.

First time at new location and the new spot is definitely set up differently than The Black Dog and…read moreMargaritas was before it. Actually the dining area is small, and the feeling in the room is almost like you're in the basement of a house. Aluminum gutters as crown molding is an unusual touch! The service was great. Very attentive. Food did not come out fast. Dinner was fun. Cheesesteak was good. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat but that might be expected. Custom chicken sandwich was not quite as stated on the menu. The "tempura" fried chicken was more like a frozen patty than a tempura battered piece. I had a fun dinner. Two chili dogs and fries! Have not ordered that for dinner since Lum's was down the street! My only criticism is that they were not on a New England style roll. (Buttered & grilled). My fries were cold. The tater tots are the way to go The real surprise of the night was the bottle of root beer. It tasted like the real thing and not the big brand sugar water! We finished the night with lava cake and cannoli, which were ok. The ice cream served with the cake was the winner!

First Timers to Enclave Grille this afternoon, but it certainly won't be the last. EVERYTHING we…read morehad was stellar, we all felt our meals were outstanding. I had Faroe Island Salmon, was cooked perfectly, melt in my mouth goodness. The Gorgonzola mushroom sauce complemented the dish well. My wife had the 14oz Strip, the steak was tender & tasty. And my Mother In Law had the Maple Chicken, she loved it. Appetizers were Home Runs too, we all were blown away from how awesome the savory Lollipop Lamp Chops were. The owner takes pride in his cuisine and business, it's obvious. The rest of the staff was also personable & attentive, this place is simply a Winner. It's a "Hidden Gem" in small-town Burlington, CT. We're looking forward to the next time we drop into the Enclave Grille.

This has been a new go to spot for us for burgers. The food and service have been amazing…read more I had the b and b I think it was called. Cajun and blue , my only complaint is it needed more of both, they were there but I also like it spicy and love blue cheese The cocktails are also always great!

This was a special occasion for us, our very first night without our 8 year old who hates fish, so…read morewe headed for the Saybrook Fish House. We had steamed clams for an appetizer. They were good and our server Matt was on top of things even though it was a busy Saturday night. My wife had the lobster roll and said it was buttery and tender, but I can't comment since she wouldn't share it with me. I had the King Crab special, and as I commented to our server, I have paid a lot more ($55) for a lot less (4 legs) that were meaty and great texture you only get with King Crab. We left very happy. It is rare to find "king crab " and good value in the same place.

Tasty food, but their options really shine with their fried fare. Fried fish, clams, scallops... if…read morethat's what you're in the mood for, you can't go wrong. As soon as you start to stray into other dishes, the restaurant starts to lose its appeal. A buffalo chicken wrap was drowning in sauce. My lobster roll, which I came here specifically for based on other reviews, arrived at the table and I started laughing my head off. The bun was maybe at best 2/3 the size of a hot dog bun and had probably half a chicken lobster worth of lobster... it at that. I doubt it even reached 4oz, and with a side of fries, market price was $30. I felt completely ripped off. I've gone to Abbots at the shore of the Sound, and their roll cost the same but was about double the contents and I didn't leave hungry. $30 and I was lucky that I ordered an appetizer to fill in the gap in my stomach. Indoors is dark and not really inviting, but the patio was quite nice. Initially one server was covering half a dozen tables so service was quite slow, but when a couple others showed up to take the slack, things started moving for everyone. Overall... if you want a fried seafood platter-- it's great. But anything else... look elsewhere.

Been going there over 25 years. Consistently good food. Couldn't want anything better.read more

I've been the "The O Bar" countless times and this visit was enjoying their Friday happy hour…read more They do put out free wings and usually pizza Stromboli slices, but neither are much better than edible, so we don't bother (Request: PLEASE cook the wings more - they are terribly soggy, & even maybe boiled?). Anyway, we enjoy the lively atmosphere and the simple yet appreciated beer/drink specials. We typically order food off the expansive George's food menu - this time a chicken parm sub. From my experiences, ervice from the wait staff is always excellent.