The Charles…read more Delicious food and a great atmosphere in beautiful Old Wethersfield We love the vibe here!

Food: 3.8/5 Service: 3.4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.7/5 Value: 3.6/5 The Charles is a nice upscale restaurant on Main Street in Wethersfield which opened in 2020 and quickly made Connecticut magazine's list of best restaurants. It is inside an old house of some sort, so it has a charming ambiance. They have a small parking lot so the spaces are a bit tight. Then, although we were on time for our 8:15pm reservation, we found out that they didn't have a table for us on the main floor, which is bad because my parents have mobility issues and cannot climb stairs. They asked us if we would be ok waiting five or ten minutes. Sure, that was fine we said. The host was very reassuring and he let us know that the corner table near the fireplace was finishing up and he'd get it bussed promptly. So that was good. But after we sat down we experienced service issues. Many items were unavailable. No orrechiete. No crab cakes. No sirloin special. It was weird. We hadn't arrived that late, on a Saturday night, how could so many dishes be sold out/unavailable? We ended up going with the scotch egg $11 and butternut squash arancini balls $12 for appetizers, which were both great. The scotch egg was a decent size and came with a mini salad. The arancini balls were small, but the truffle gorgonzola fontina cheese filling was really nice. Entrees were not bad. My Berkshire pork chop cooked medium was tender enough and had decent flavor. My Dad's veal ribs over mac and cheese were really good. My Mom's wagyu burger was tasty and my sister's salad was satisfactory. However the cost of the additional protein to the salad seems high (Grilled Chicken +14 / Seared Salmon +16/ Grilled Shrimp +21 / Churrasco Steak +24). The drinks were well made, but took a while to get to us. The "Charles... In Charge!" with old forester bourbon, montenegro, spiced cherry bitters, luxardo $15 was a hit. My Dad enjoyed his $17 Manhattan made with Angel's Envy bourbon. My $11 FreeBird mocktail was refreshing. Yet, throughout the night we found it difficult to get our server's attention. All four dishes did not arrive simultaneously. We had to flag someone down for more silverware after the appetizers were cleared. Right at the end when we were ready to pay, she got tied up listening to a couple at a neighboring table tell her a story or something. This must have been quite a yarn because she was totally enrapt and oblivious to our needs. We started wondering whether our table was actually her responsibility or not. Finally she came by and we let her know we were done, no dessert or after dinner drinks, just the check and a few boxes for takeout please. This was a new restaurant that we hadn't tried before, and maybe I took a risk by booking it for my Dad's 89th birthday, which was supposed to be special. Our experience was okay, and maybe we'd go again in the future, but there were too many more ups and downs this evening than I would have liked for a special occasion. I am rounding up to four stars overall, even though on this particular evening I didn't think each individual component met that mark exactly.

Amazing view by the river! Plenty of outside seating on the patio, snazzy vibe on the inside with a…read morepiano (have been looking for a piano lounge. Could this place be it?) Waitstaff was attentive and friendly and allowed us to take our time after dinner having some drinks. Will be back!

Winner of best waterfront dining, best fine dining?brunch, most romantic, business lunch,…read moresteakhouse, seafood, and more. Hartford County winner and statewide finalist for overall excellence, Italian and desserts. Wethersfield had gym located on the bank of the Connecticut River. They've got a new Happy hour concept which features an adult happy hour meal your choice of drink and combo meal deal, with a chance to win a prize. A social spot to enjoy the outdoors and sunset views!

City Fish Market has become my absolute go-to for fish and chips. It used to be Johnson Fish…read moreMarket, but this spot has taken the lead for consistency and quality. While it can be a little pricey at times, you get exactly what you pay for--freshness that most "fast" options can't touch. The real advantage here is the ability to kill two birds with one stone. I can grab a high-caliber prepared meal for lunch and pick up my raw seafood in the same trip. While I know spots like Apple Tree and A Dong Supermarket are good, they just don't carry the variety of seafood that I actually eat. City Fish Market fills that gap perfectly with a selection that meets my specific standards. Pro Tip: Call ahead for your order. The lunchtime line can get crazy, and you don't want to be caught waiting when you're just looking to get in and out.

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat…read more What was ordered was Fried Whole Belly Clams, Clam Chowder and a Fried Shrimp Dinner. The Whole Belly Clams were cooked to perfection. Moist and delicious. My Shrimp was lightly battered seasoned well. Just like I remembered it to be. The Clam Chowder was lack luster. To me it seemed to be pre made from a bag. The broth was on the beige/tan in color. The concept to order cooked food whether it is to go or here you would get in line. Order and wait to be called by number. We opted to stay. Ample amount of seating. Friendly and helpful staff

I haven't been here in quite a while. Notice how WIDE my parking spot is. The restaurant is located…read moreon 110 Glastonbury Blvd in Glastonbury, CT. This may be, perhaps, the best Happy Hour I have ever seen anywhere. It's EVERY DAY from 3:30-6. The food item options are huge (20-25) plus three dessert choices. There's are also seven quality mixed drinks, three beers and seven wines! OMG! The bartender recognized me! I haven't been here since January 2025 (1 1/3 years ago). She is even knew where I sat! The menu is unchanged except for a few minor things. For my first drink, I'm having the Max Manhattan made with Old Overholt Rye, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth, orange bitters and orange twist. This has a nice garnish and tastes great! For my first food item, I'm getting a Caesar Salad made with romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese. The smell of cheese is quite strong! It's a good portion. This tastes good! Crunchy croutons and tasty lettuce. For my next food item, I'm having a Salmon lettuce cup. Nice presentation! It's on a bed of ice and a lemon to sprinkle. This is quite good! Next up, I'm having a Cup of Clam Chowder. I believe these are house-made croutons. This came out quick! It's nice and hot! Tastes great! Well, with a little hot sauce that is...I like the classic music here. For my next drink, I'm having an Old Fashioned made with Old Forester Bourbon, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Damn! Nice presentation (the Amarena cherry on the wooden stick) and a great tasting drink! The bartenders are good here! Very attentive! For my next food item, I'm having the Steamed Mussels made with soppressata, capers, shellfish stock, spring herb butter and Pernod butter. I love the focaccia! It is heavily buttered. The mussels are real good! For my next food item, I'm having the Scallops A La Plancha made with mustard spatzle, pea puree, asparagus and mushroom cream. This is good. It's heavy due to the pasta. It's like an entree. To wash this all down, I'm getting a bottle of Pellegrino sparking water. I like this stuff! For my next food item, I'm having four (Buck a Shuck) Cherrystone clams and four Oysters of the Day (only $1.95 each). These are good! I love the cocktail and vinaigrette sauces (with the crushed pink peppercorns). Sprinkle that lemon! For my next drink, I'm having a Happy Hemmy made with rum, grapefruit juice, lime and vanilla extract. What a great drink! Very unique taste! This has kick! For my food item, I'm having the "Baltimore Style" Shrimp Cocktail made with Old Bay Seasoning and stone ground mustard. OMG! The shrimp are big These are great! I love that mustard! For my next good item, I'm having the Blackened Fish Taco made with pineapple salsa and aji verde. I love it! This is easy to eat. For my last appetizer, I'm having the Happy Burger made with lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. I miss this badly! This is delicious! It's a well-seasoned burger let me tell you! For dessert, I'm having the Creme Brulee. This is the cutest Creme brulee ever! On a Happy Hour menu?! This is a first anywhere! My favorite dessert! This is great! For my final drink, I'm having the Gin Gimlet made with Greylock Gin, simple syrup and lime juice. This is good! It's light so it's easy to drink at the end of my meal. That's 11 food items I ate and 4 mixed drinks. What a fantastic meal here!

Had an incredible dinner at Max Fish and it honestly delivered across the board…read more Started with the lobster bisque -- silky, rich, and absolutely amazing. The clam chowder was just as good, thick and loaded with flavor and ingredients in every bite. The grilled octopus with potatoes was a standout -- perfectly tender (not rubbery at all) and packed with flavor. Oysters were fresh, crisp, and just straight up delicious. For the main, the paella was -- rich, loaded with seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams), and cooked perfectly. Paired it with a light beer which helped cut through the richness and kept everything balanced. Service was on point and the ambiance made it a great overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd go back to.

J Gilbert's in Glastonbury, Connecticut…read more I got the 10oz sirloin with creamed corn (with bacon ) and potato au gratin -- everything was super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Total comfort food but elevated. My husband went with the burger topped with an unreal shallot jam and sweet potato fries... and yes, it was as good as it sounds Such a solid spot for a cozy steak night.

I met a bunch of ex-coworkers for apps and drinks, we did not have dinner…read more We sat ate the bar and orders a several appetizers. Calamari, wings and one base on potato chips and a sauce. All were good but the chip appetizer was a bit unusual. The wings were grilled, not deep fried. I was drinking old-fashioneds. Very tasty and well made. As we sat ate the bar, I watched the bartenders and saw they made the drinks with care. We ended with the 12 layer chocolate cake. Insane! Do not order this by yourself. It was moist, chocolatey, delicious and HUGE! See the attached photo.

Good food and friendly service…read more Stopped in for lunch earlier today. Bread and butter to start, and ordered an assortment of Balkan items as an appetizer, which came with a traditional bread that was fresh and warm. Various meats were all tasty, as was the slaw. I ordered the assorted seafood and pasta. Wow! Excellent dish. Loaded with seafood and perfectly cooked spaghetti, in a well done red sauce. My wife loved her eggplant parmigiana. Sister-in-law had the salmon and veggies and said the salmon was a bit over-cooked but was really full with flavor. A friend gad a fish dish which she said was really good. Portions were all very large. Clean, comfortable space, with local photos (that were theme appropriate). Server very attentive and eager to please. Cappuccinos -- 3 of them -- looked great and my coffee was hot and quite strong (but I like strong coffee). Nice lunch at a reasonable price.

absolutely phenomenal Italian/balken food. Deff the place to stop if driving from NYC to vermont…read more Cute

This is my second time at lucky Lou's in Wethersfield ! Located on main st perfect location . We…read morelove to grab food and walk around the historic old Wethersfield after . The staff is always friendly . To start I got the s'mores cocktail . Which tasted good , like a creamy liquor.. but did not really taste like s'mores . For appetizers we got the calamari which was delicious highly recommend For my entree I got the guacamole burger which was VERY GOOD ! The burger was cooked perfectly ! The flavours were amazing highly recommend ! Overall great atmosphere , good food and drinks !

Annabella the "hostess" is genuinely the most insufferable person i have ever encountered at a…read moredining establishment. When the food is mid and over priced you cannot have bitches as the face of your restaurant. fix it.

So this isn't what I was expecting. The name says crab. The sign says Cajun. It's really a seafood…read moreboil restaurant. The alternative is standard fried seafood. Having said that, the boil we had was good as was the hush puppies and seafood rice. The prices were ok. The interior was average as was the service.

I came in with a group of 9 and we were seated quickly. In addition to the quick service our food…read morecame out at a decent time. We ordered seafood boil spicy but it could've been spicier. The place is great for seafood boil in Hartford. Would come again.

Decided to finally try Boiling Soho and see what all hype is with these seafood boils. Started…read morewith the shishito pepper appetizer if you love shishito peppers. These were really good. They had a smoky flavor cuz they must have cooked them on the grill and they were addictive. You just wanted to gobble them up. Both the boils we tried were really good. Seafood was fresh. Snow crab was nice and sweet. Just a little hard to get out of the shell. Wish we had one of those pic like instruments. It would have made it easier than just the cracker. The mussels were really good and the shrimp were great with the sauce We both went with a Soho special which is their signature sauce and we did two scoops for the heat level. It was perfect. Just a little bit of heat. Not too spicy. I liked being able to try all the seafood in the feast boil, but I think my favorites were the snow crab, clams, mussels, and the shrimp so I might just go with those next time. Servers were friendly and although I didn't have a drink I heard they were strong.

Came here for a late lunch today to enjoy a seafood boil and it was great! I got the snow crab,…read morecrawfish, muscles, clams, sausage, egg, potatoes, corn and broccoli for $35, a great price and portion. They had different seasoning options and I went with the spicy garlic butter. My fiancé got the Beef Teppanyaki, it was tender and flavorful. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Great little atmosphere they have going on. They also have happy hours during the week. We will definitely be back.

We always have such a great experience going to dinner no matter the day of the week…read more There's lots of dining space and the staff is always amazing. They have some great seafood options and they always have some different specials. From oysters, calamari, soups and pasta- we have not had a bad dish. Everything is fresh and all meals come with a steamed veggie plate and a fruit plate that they easily wrap for you to take home. There is no shortage of food here!

This is a Long Standing Rocky Hill Restaurant. If your looking for seafood it's your only sit down…read morerestaurant in the immediate area. I have been coming here with my family for years. Some items are hot or miss but my favorites are the stuffed shrimp, stuffed sole, shrimp scampi and Poseidon's adventure. I love the salad that comes out for the table to share before your meal. They have a really good creamy garlic dressing and a champagne vinaigrette. They also bring out crackers, breadsticks and bread. And after your meal they bring out a fruit bowl with fresh fruit, which if you don't have room for you can always have them wrap it up so you can take it home. I will say I do miss the Italian almond cookies they used to put in the basket of fruit. And they also bring out hot scented towels to clean your hands so you don't go fuck with the fishy smell.