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    Joey Garlic's

    3.8 (634 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Italian, Pizza
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Philly cheesesteak eggrolls
    Ola K.

    I've been here a few times now and overall its delicious. This time we got the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls which were really good. Then I got the Crazy Alfredo pasta which was delicious and a HUGE portion. I had left overs for 3 more meals. My partner got the Detroit Motor City pizza which was so flavorful and also a whole pizza so he had that for 2 meals. There is plenty of parking here as its in a plaza. They do also have a bit of outdoor seating for the warmer months. I never had a wait when I come here either as its a pretty big place.

    Vodka Pasta, Cutlet and Lasagna.
    Thomika W.

    The food is amazing, the portion sizing is incredible you will definitely have leftovers. From a date night to large groups. The staff is incredible and knowledgeable and help to make food suggestions. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My only complaint is that I don't love their beverages, they have off brand drinks.

    Eggplant Parmesan fries with marinara sauce
    Heather P.

    We were seated immediately even though it was busy. Unfortunately our table was a booth by the bar right under the air conditioner. Our only solace was that it was right next to the door to go outside, so it was constantly being open and closed and we would get a warm breeze... Started out with the onion straws, and the eggplant fries... The small was huge and that's an understatement but very tasty . Our server, Shari, brought us some ranch dressing. I think she read my mind because the onion straw tasted delicious with ranch. Because we ordered pasta, we had salads coming, which were pretty good, but nothing extra extraordinary . We both ordered the penne à la vodka, one with sausage and one with shrimp blackened... Highly recommend the blackened shrimp. It gave the pasta a little bit of a spice and it was tasty :-) It was this Sherri could read our minds because as soon as we were done with the appetizers, she came by with boxes for the leftovers and then as soon as we were done with our last bite of pasta, it seemed like she was right there with containers to go and brought us a bag so we could carry everything out, which was very thoughtful. Overall, a chill experience inside, but I'm sure other tables would be fine... Our server out shined everything else, she was great! Thank you Sheri!

    The kitchen sink
    Loretta M.

    I have a new favorite pizza, The Kitchen Sink minus mushrooms. Outstanding flavor, great topping and thin crust. Don't not get the garlic on it because you will miss a treat

    Interior
    Kim V.

    We were visiting the area and someone recommended this place to us. We called to place an order for pick up. There was an area you can park and they will bring it out to you, that was what we gathered. After waiting the amount of time they mentioned on the phone, we drove there and parked at the designated spot and messaged them through the text message chain they sent us, letting them know we were there. After 15 minutes, we messaged them again to confirm; someone responded "ok". After another 15 minutes, we decided to just go inside to pick up our food since no one was coming out. It ended up being around an hour overall wait time; it was a Saturday evening, so it was busy and we get it. Aside from the wait, the food was really good. I had the small Hot Honey Pepperoni Bronx pizza; it was on a thin crust, mozzarella, pepperoni, hot peppers, and honey. That was so so so good! Unfortunately, I didn't get to take pics. The next one I want to try is their mashed potato pizza. My family enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back.

    Pistachio Martini
    Ana B.

    I haven't been to a Joey Garlic's in at least 12 years. At that time they primarily offered pizzas. Today their menu is expanded to pasta, salads, wings and more. Today we were a party of five, when we arrived for dinner. It was super busy, after around 15 minute wait we were brought to our table. We got eggplant fries as an appetizer to share. These were pretty good, and a nice alternative to traditional fries. For my cocktail I got the Pistachio Martini. I didn't expect this drink to be green, but it makes sense. It tasted like pistachio ice cream in a cocktail. For my meal I got the Clam Chowder and the Apple Salad. This clam chowder was not on the menu. The waitress told us about it. Just because it was a special, yet we aren't anywhere near the water, I expected it to be well, like clam chowder. It was super, super salty, inedibly salty. In my experience it is difficult to mess up a salad, and of course, there are minimal carbs, so it's typically a healthier option. The Apple Salad arrived in a bowl. It looked fresh with thin sliced apples, over what seemed like a whole bag of greens. There were also walnuts, cranberries and gorgonzola cheese. This was a massive salad, the quantity is there for sure. Not so much the quality, the zest, the flavor or the star of the show. I didn't even have a quarter of this salad. I brought the rest home with me, not because it was amazing but simply because I already had it. Others got the Kitchen Sink pizza, this is with pepperoni, sausage, bacon and meatball. This was very meaty, not my personal pick, but very good with thin crust and rich toppings. We concluded with the Chocolate Lava Cake. This was pretty tasty, the warm, melty, gooey chocolate paired with vanilla ice cream. If I were to return to Joey Garlic's I would stick to their pizzas.

    Huge plate of eggplant fries.
    Kelly H.

    There is no shortage of Italian restaurants around here, but this is the only one I know of with eggplant fries. If you only come to Joey Garlic's for apps and drinks, or these gimmicky fries, it'll still be a fulfilling experience. Outside of the apps, pasta classics, pizza, Detroit pizza, and wraps make this an impossible to choose menu. The kids menu includes the staple burgers and fries and chicken tenders. The Alfredo was a different recipe but very tasty meal, and the Al Capo was colorful and fun. Half of your pasta will go home because those plates are huge! The waiter was pleasant for our group of 7, and attentive without being pushy.

    Meatball
    Chad V.

    Italians would describe Joey garlic, Italian American fair as it mezza mezza or just so so. Joey's is reasonably priced for pretty average fare. The meatball appetizer comes with three large meatballs, although given the density of these meatballs, it's very likely industrially made as hand made meatballs tend to be a lot less dense. The grilled bread that comes with it wasn't really toasted and tasted burnt from the grill marks. It made me think their grill needed to be cleaned more. The pizza is solid. Good mix of cheese and crushed tomatoes. Pepperoni could've used a little char, but had a nice spicy finish.

    Manhattan
    Michael W.

    I have to start by saying service here is absolutely phenomenal. Upon sitting at the bar (about 50% capacity) we were immediately greeted by Shannon who introduced herself and genuinely made us feel very welcome. We ordered a round of manhattan's but my friend chose a bourbon that didn't taste all that great. When the other bartender noticed we didn't touch much of our drinks she quickly offered to replace them with a different bourbon and it did taste better. However, the ambiance at the bar wasn't very good. It was bright and once we got settled in I realized the vibes were not good. We honestly felt out of place. Seems like mostly locals that weren't the friendliest. I realize you're there to eat / drink but when seated at a bar you'd expect a more inviting atmosphere. The food was nothing to write home about either. The garlic bread was just "eh". Wasn't a huge fan of the sauce either. The house salad was a good size for the price (small) but it looked like someone walked along a salad bar and dropped every single item on the plate except for the lettuce. Ate maybe half and just didn't have any interest to continue which is unusual for me. My buddy felt the same about his large salad with chicken which he said did not taste very good. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, maybe we came on the wrong night, maybe our experience would be better in the dining area but I have no plans of returning and if it wasn't for the exceptional friendliness and service from the entire staff this would have been a two star rating.

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    Solid place. Good food, huge portions. Nice relaxed vibe. Gluten free offered as well which is a life saver for many. Cheers JG'S

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    We came here to celebrate a graduation during a very busy weekend with graduations and Mother's…read moreDay, so we completely understand that the restaurant was packed. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, attentive, and whenever something was forgotten, she immediately went to speak with the kitchen and tried to make it right. That being said, our table definitely seemed to fall into a bit of a communication dead zone. My chicken parm was forgotten, and while waiting for it the rest of my family's food got cold. They ended up sending their pasta back to be reheated, which also took a while. Our drinks were forgotten at one point as well, and our to go dessert sat waiting for a long time before anyone brought it over. The food itself was great and we still enjoyed celebrating together, but overall the experience would have been much smoother with better communication between the kitchen and staff. The perfume machine in the bathroom is a fun touch

    Went with a party of 10, I made reservations and we were able to sit down on time. Service was…read morewonderful. Drinks stayed filled, and the waiter came by to make sure we didn't want any refills on any alcoholic beverages as they were being consumed. He recommended a few appetizers for the table. We got to try the chef special, garlic bread with ricotta, and calamari. All very good. As was the bread and oil that I think comes with every meal. After I heard the specials, I went with the short rib gnocchi, but the salmon with spaghetti squash was a close second. I wasn't disappointed in my dish. It was a really good size and I ended up taking half of it back with me, something tells me it's gonna be even better the next day as most Italian food is. My one regret is that I didn't order the lemon cheesecake to go. All of the desserts sounded amazing, especially the hazelnut tart, however, the lemon cheesecake is super cute and I heard from other people that have been to this restaurant before that it is delicious. Maybe next time!

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    I'm back! The restaurant is located on 389 Main St. in East Hartford, CT. It's been a few months…read moresince I was last here (December) which is a crime. Carmine's is a fresh from scratch kitchen that is ALWAYS open. Their appetizers, pastas, entrees and desserts combine old-world traditional Italian flavor with a modern flair for presentation, and the freshest ingredients around. Menu staples like rigatoni bolognese, fettuccine carbonara and chicken Milanese are coupled with unique recipes like chicken ala vodka and toasted almond cake. They've staffed the kitchen with a dream team of chefs and you can tell instantly! They also do parties, catering and online ordering/delivery. The restaurant is well known for its live music. There is never a cover and parking is always free. This place and produces absolutely amazing food and drinks. I have noticed quite a few menu changes. The Happy Hour menu has expanded. It's also no longer all day Monday. The main menu no longer has prices on featured drinks (although that's the tre d these days). Note that the Bar Bites menu is available open to close! The Main Menu looks the same although there is a new Wine List (that's a first here). The music is very pleasant and the right volume level. It's always a big cool in here too. For my first drink, I'm having a Pratt N Whiskey. This is made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet vermouth, red wine and sour mix. It's definitely an unusual drink. It's not garnished, but it tastes great. The wine sticks out for sure. It's clearly a shaken drink not often found with a whiskey component except for maybe Whiskey Sours. For my first item, I'm having the House Salad made with spring mix, basil, tomatoes, julienned (thinly sliced) carrots, cucumbers and house red wine vinaigrette dressing. This is a big portion! I love this dressing! This tastes great! For my next item, I'm trying the Carmine's Secret Tenderloins. These are off of Carmine's "Secret Menu." They are pan seared, caramelized chicken tenderloins, made with wine, olive oil, cracked black pepper (dried black peppercorns broken into coarse, uneven pieces), kosher salt (a coarse, flaky salt named for its use in the Jewish koshering process of drawing blood from meat), shredded Parmesan and a very special "secret sauce." I'm curious as to what this sauce tastes like. Wow! Nice presentation! These are good! I love that sauce! There's a good crowd in here (20 people). Only one worker (bartender and server). She's damn good at what she does! For my next drink, I'm having a Connecticut Cosmo. This is made with Litchfield Vodka, Wild Moon Cranberry, Triple Sec and lime juice. This vodka is the Gold Medal Winner 2018 & 2019 at the New York International Spirits Competition. Silver Medal Winner at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition!Our Gluten-Free Batchers' Vodka is distilled from luscious corn grown during the beautiful summer months in Somers, CT. We distill 4 ¾ times and use a gravity-fed charcoal filter that takes 12 hours to filter 100 gallons. The longer the vodka sits on the charcoal, the more impurities are removed, which creates an incredibly smooth taste. Bottled at 80 proof. It is impeccably clean, slightly sweet, velvety smooth mouthfeel and sweet buttery overtones. It's smooth with a warm finish with subtle notes of sweet ripe corn at the end. I actually sat down next to the owner of the Distillery at a wine pairing dinner at Flemings in West Hartford about 7-8 years ago. This looks nice! Wow! This has great flavor! For my next item, I'm having the Rigatoni Matinara. Rigatoni is a large, tube-shaped pasta with ridges on the outside and straight-cut ends. Marinara sauce is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. I don't eat pasta all that often. This will serve as my appetizer before I hit the main course. This is a BIG portion! It is very good! For my entree I'm having the Pan Seared Salmon which is "hand cut" salmon with zesty orange glaze served over mashed potatoes with seasonal vegetables (broccoli). Add LOTS of crushed red pepper. Nod that's "LOTS." This is spicy! My kinda spicy! The plate is nice and hot! I like the presentation. This tastes great! What a great meal here!

    We didn't eat anything We were together with the guests from…read moreTürkiye . And we want to stop by and eat after soccer game. Unfortunately we made a reservation but there is a reunion and it was noisy. They are short on staff! We wait for a while and our guests said that we cant eat anything here. Nobody still come to ask for orders they can't make ready 10 peoples order. So we left the place! The parking area was full to. Couldn't find any place. !!! İ saw the owners Reply! İ am glad that we didn't stay. This is inaccurate too because no one didn't come to ask our order!!!My husband went and find someone to take our orders. Even not 3 times. Who said that to you? When we tried to give order we realized that even will be harder to prepare to orders for 10 peoples. And it's too noisy and yes it's not suit for baby. When we call for reservations you have to tell us about your reunion party!

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