I went to dinner at Westbrook Lobster on Wednesday we had the bang bang shrimp Appetizer omgi was…read moreexpecting like small shrimp dish tossed in sauce. No it was 4 battered jumbo shrimp with a very spicy bang bang sauce. Loved it but would get the sauce on the side it was unbelievably hot I actually had to order chocolate milk . My cousin order the lobster Mac and Cheese huge pieces of lobster she said it was great. I had the seared scallops with roasted potatoes and broccolni. Amazing I had plenty of for Leto red . Our waitress was very attentive and super nice . Beautiful atmosphere. My cousin order had tried it last Month and said that the lobster carbonara was delicious and so were the lobster nachos . Definitely a hidden gem in Wallingford. Wheel chair access and also outdoor seating. Enjoy Thanks Chris M

This place continues to impress every time I visit. The ambiance strikes a great balance between…read morecozy and lively, with a stylish bar area, high top booths, and both indoor and outdoor seating that make it perfect whether you are stopping in for drinks or settling in for a full meal. This visit, my friend and I went the small plates route and ordered a lineup of appetizers including steak, calamari, Brussels sprouts, and wings, and every single dish delivered. The steak was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor, the calamari was crisp and tender, the Brussels sprouts had that addictive balance of crispy and savory, and the wings were saucy, juicy, and impossible to stop eating. We sat in the bar area and were taken care of by the bartender, who was not only attentive but genuinely helpful. He offered thoughtful drink recommendations and made sure we never had to wait for anything. I ended up ordering a giblet cocktail based on his suggestion, and it was fantastic. It was smooth, well balanced, and just the right amount of bold. Between the inviting atmosphere, consistently delicious food, and top notch service, it is easy to see why this spot has become a favorite of mine. Whether you are grabbing appetizers, cocktails, or a full meal, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

Had the day off from work today (7/14/2026) and wanted to try someplace I haven't tried before so I…read moreended up at Close Harbour Seafood. Was immediately welcomed with a friendly smile and grabbed a seat at the bar. Ordered a Long Island Iced Tea and a Strawberry Honey Lemonade. Both drinks were prepared by my bartender/server Michelle and were perfectly made. Side note...her eyes are mesmerizing. Ordered a Clam Chowder, steamed mussels (in white wine sauce), and Bam Bam Shrimp. All three came out when appropriate and were absolutely delicious. I was a little hesitant about seafood so far from the shore, but every dish was incredible. Between Michelle and the other server, Chelsea, I couldn't have had a more entertaining meal. They both checked on me multiple times and made sure that everything came out well. I will definitely return!

Was looking forward to full belly clams my friend ordered a fried shrimp,calamari plate.I had clam…read morechowder it was very good.The breading on the fried clams I did not like the tarter sauce tasted odd the side of Cole slaw also did not taste good the French fries were good.Apparently there are people who like this restaurant since there were quite a few people there but not for me or my friend.Our searver did a good job but won't be returning.

I am all in on Lima 32 Peruvian restaurant. Back in January, I noticed the Lima 32 sign in the old…read moreTacos mi Nachos space in Meriden. Something about the sign aesthetic made me think it would be a good place. I Yelp-Searched it, and Lima 32 damn near had a perfect rating based on less than 50 reviews. I'm a Food Blogger. So I try to explore new places and avoid repeating spots I know. I've eaten at Lima 32 three times since January. Lima 32 is a small casual Peruvian spot located in a very small plaza in Meriden. Parking is tough, but they've done a nice job with the aesthetics inside. Lima 32 is also available on DoorDash within a certain area. I've now had the Lomo Saltado, the Arroz Con Marisco and the Chaufa de Pollo. Best Lomo Saltado I've ever had, and I've had a really expensive one at a famous CT spot. It's basically a beef and veggie stir fry. You can see the chef making it with fire in the pan if you have the right seat. The soy and oyster sauce based glaze is good salty. So flavorful and everything is perfectly cooked. Best Arroz Con Marisco I've ever had. It's a saucy Peruvian paella. The sauce (Aji Amarillo) has a well rounded creamy pepper flavor. The seafood, like crab, mussels and shrimp really stand out. I suspect the seafood varies depending on what's available. The Chaufa de Pollo, a Chinese fried rice style dish, was very good too. Huge pieces of chicken. Eat it with the delicious Aji Verde sauce. Is Lima 32 hidden? I don't know. But it sure the hell is a gem. It's must visit. 5 Stars

Waitress was kind and it was really nice in the restaurant. Food was pretty good! Calamari was…read morecrispy and yummy, yuca sticks were alright. Chaufa Rice was delicious, brought some home to eat later. Great service and vibes.

Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions,…read morepeppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back!

Krave Cheesesteaks has had a lot of good buzz from the CT Foodie, Blogger and Instagram Community…read more I was recently able to visit for lunch. I live in the Hartford area, Krave certainly has one of the better cheesesteaks within a reasonable driving distance. The seating area has two person tables. They were both full most of the time I was there. Luckily, one was opening up as my cheesesteak was done and I was able to eat there. They could fit one more 2 person table there, and that seems like a good idea from what I saw. Service was friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, which automatically comes with onions, Cherry peppers, whiz and American Cheese. I added sweet peppers, mushrooms, Mamba Sauce (described as a sweet hot sauce) and mayo. The steak was obviously fresh. It was maybe cut a bit thicker and coarser than many places. My preference would be a touch thinner. I also could have used a bit more seasoning on the steak itself. I was looking forward to the cherry pepper flavor, but it didn't stand out. I wonder if they misunderstood and substituted the sweet peppers for the cherry peppers instead of including both. The bread was about average for a cheesesteak. I think there's an opportunity to level up there. The other toppings were generally good. I've heard good things about the "salmon steak" and the "shrimp steak". I'll possibly be back to try the shrimp steak at some point. 4.25 Stars

I happen to try this in passing and I really enjoyed the pork and the empanada! The woman at the…read morecounter was friendly! The service was very quick too!

Steak with rice and beans is really good! Will definitely be back :)…read moreWe've been back two more times! It's pick up only, but that's fine with us. Excellent empanadas. We had chicken drumsticks today, and they were great! Our new favorite spot for Puerto Rican food. The staff and really nice and helpful.

Absolutely love this place. The service is always top notch,…read moreas are the food and drinks. It's a cozy restaurant with a lot of warmth. Our server was knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu, which was great. They start every table with potato chips and a yummy aioli, truly addicting! For food, the filet mignon was perfection. A previous time I came, they had shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream with wild rice and market vegetables and it was DIVINE! The menu does change so that dish wasn't listed this recent time that we went. It would be amazing if they brought it back as a permanent dish!!! For drinks, I loved by Buzzin in Bikini Bottom cocktail! It is my favorite! My fiancé liked the Negroni and Julep as well, but loved my drink above those. I'd definitely recommend going to Six One Nine for a date night or dinner outing!

Small but beautiful. I got an upscale vibe as soon as I walked thru the door. I was met by a…read morehostess at their booth where they found a table for my company and I. She let me have a say in where I sat which is always an awesome thing, if possible . Their menu is small but mighty. Mostly speaking on behalf of their starters, salads, drinks and their dessert. It's diverse but lovely and creative. I waited just a bit before being greeted by my server who apologized for the slight wait. We put an order of affogato and tap water stat. It was a little loud for nothing being completely full but it wasn't distracting or uncomfortable. Affogato was incredible, Brussels 619 was good a bit dry and maybe missing a hint of something. The mussels had a dominating flavor of cumin and the meatballs were in a creamy reddish Marsala tasting sauce . The meatballs fell apart, and were unstab-able with my fork. I loved the colony mule, it was so tasty and I'd def get it again. Overall fun experience here at 619 supper club.

Great food, big portion for leftovers. This place did not let us down. My daughter even ate her…read moreportion, quite the accomplishment!

I came to update my review. I ordered delivery through an app and got the general tso tofu again…read more It was really good. They put a batter coating on it which not all restaurants do anymore. The sauce was sweet with a spicy cake. This would be my go to place for. I also ordered a combination of vegetable lo mein with the vegetable fried rice. The vegetable lo mein was delicious. It had a lot of sauce and vegetables and flavor. Highly recommend both of those. Do not recommend the fried rice. It had no flavor I actually liked the white rice way better I have to say that I don't eat meat so I have never tried the pork fried rice or chicken fried rice or any other fried rice. After trying the tofu again and the lo mein this will definitely be my go to place for Chinese food.

This place is located on the ski resort. So it's so convenient if you're going skiing /…read moresnowboarding and had a long day and just want to unwind . I Came here after a long day of skiing on the mountain. Staff got us right in with no reservations. Not to mention it was Valentine's Day. So We ordered 2 Cocktails to start. Lovebird Martini which included Vodka, peach tree, cranberry juice and pineapple juice for $12 Midnight Kiss Vodka, blackberry purée and champagne for $10 They were both good . For food we enjoyed the clam chowder for and Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Fried chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, hot cherry pepper mayo, American cheese, sourdough bread for $16. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly.

We came to fire at the Ridge after a day full of skiing down the slopes. There is a short wait as…read morethere were many reservations for the day, but we were able to get in and sat near the bar area. We started off with Midnight Kiss and Lovebird Martini. The drinks were OK. I would give them about a 3.5 out of 5. Nothing special but tasted like bottom shelf alcohol. We ordered the clam chowder, which was a creamy New England style with a lot of celery. We got the chicken cutlet sandwich that came with truffle fries. Everything was really good after a day of exertion. The ciabatta bun was kind of hard, but other than that, no complaints about the food. The servers were friendly in quick to come around and make sure everything was good