Pub 181 is hands-down one of the best spots in town! The crew is top-notch--friendly, fun, and…read morealways ready to make you feel at home. Drinks are awesome, the food is delicious, and the vibe is unbeatable. Entertainment: * Karaoke with DJ Radio every Thursday night - always a blast! * DJ Kyros spinning the hits on Saturday nights. Bartender Lineup: * Johnny Boi - Tuesday & Saturday nights * Tay - Wednesday & Saturday nights * Cody - Thursday & Friday nights * Katelyn - Saturday afternoons * Tim - Weekday afternoons And let's not forget Les, the owner--caring, approachable, and always making sure everyone has a great time. Whether you're there for karaoke, dancing, or just to relax with a good drink and tasty food, Pub 181 never disappoints!

Food was really good and the atmosphere was nice. Choice between bar and table seating. I hear…read moretheir karaoke on Thursdays is really fun. Im not much for going out anymore, but I did enjoy this place. ​

Now I love hot dogs so when I saw the food truck, I had to stop and get one. Then I saw the price:…read more$14 for a hotdog!!!! JUST THE HOTDO!!! no chips no fries no drink. Despite this, I still gave them a try if the hotdog were amazing though the price is a little steep, wouldn't be that bad. The hotdog was not good! I got the New Yorker and literally it's a standard size hotdog on a " gourmet" bun with sautéed onions and spicy mustard. I'm not sure what the New York sauce is, but it was certainly not on this dog. NEVER AGAIN! Finished my hotdog and still hungry.

Their hot dogs are the best have it any way you want and they have an awesome menu the owners are…read morevery friendly and respectful I recommend this place to anyone

A small counter with 2 stools and a popcorn dispenser are the first visible signs of a wonderful…read morefood delight. The name, Famous Lunch, is derived from featuring famous foods from different regions such as: Mini hot dogs with onions, relish and Helbold's sauce is similar to the ones served in Troy, NY, Hot fudge Sundays a cream puff with locally made ice cream and Sander's Famous Chocolatier Hot fudge as served in Clinton Township of MI. The little mini hot dogs with a snap are served on a fresh mini bun. There is free WiFi and the owner host Jennifer is fun to talk with. Jennifer has plans to expand with indoor window seating and some out door seating. Watch for the daily feature, like today it was the Durgan Park Chocolate Chip Cookie as served in Boston.

With fresh fish and a crispy crust, this is a solid spot for fish & chips…read more It's very casual with dining inside or outside on picnic tables. Oldies music from the '50s and '60s plays over the speakers which complements the drive-in/snack bar vibe. If you're not a kid, I'd skip the chicken nuggets-they do not appear to be made in-house.

Took the hot rod down to Old Saybrook, as I was craving some Rhode Island clam chowder…read more So Johnny Ads kept popping up in my mind. It's been a while since I've been here, but this little seafood shack has never done me wrong. I pulled in just after 1:00 PM on a Monday afternoon and the order line at the window was steady. The staff were cheerful and moved us guests along quickly. I put in the order for some Rhode Island clam chowder and six clam fritters. I also ordered a birch beer. Within 10 minutes, my order was ready at the pick up counter. I found my way to one of the open and very clean tables inside the restaurant. At first glance, the clam chowder looked way too rich, almost New England style (white and thick) I kind of sighed a little bit and felt a little disappointed. But once I stuck that spoon into the chowder, that thickness seemed not that important. The clams were generously portioned, some small, some large, some nice and chewy, along with a great flavored broth and some small diced white potatoes. This was deliciousness at its best. Simple with that by the sea scent and flavor. This could be one of the best clam chowders I've had yet in Connecticut. The six clam fritters were good, yet a bit greasy. The fritter dough itself was delicious, but I would've liked a little bit more clams in the fritters. I didn't like the tartar sauce on the side, so I went to the counter and got some cocktail sauce. This is what should be served in my opinion with the fritters. I loved this combination, and I definitely would order this again as an appetizer. The birch beer was delicious. I think it was on tap so I don't know the brand. Again, I would order this again. For a little drive in that is a bit antiquated, the cleanliness is on point. I didn't check the restroom though. When going through Old Saybrook, this would be great consideration for a quick lunch.

I am starting this with a side note. Once in a while, you are served by someone outstanding…read more Someone who loves their job and is truly great at it. Today, for me, this was Parker. Super personable and super helpful. A definite people person who can immediately build a rapport with the customers. This is only my second or third trip to Fred's. The last time was probably 25 years ago. It was a bit of a drive from Hartford, but I am so glad I made the trip. If you have never been, you HAVE to go. The food, service, and location are all fantastic. As you can see in the photos, there is a good variety of food options, and it overlooks the docks. Coincidentally, they have MONDAY LUNCH SPECIALS, so my burger, fries, and small beverage was only $8 and some change! Therefore, I followed it with a raspberry shake for the ride home. :) This is a place you will want to return to again and again!

Everyone around the marina had been telling me I need to try the pizza at Fred's. It's not bad. I'm…read moreglad I did. I ordered a margarita pizza and it was pretty decent. I'm not sure why I had to catch attitude from the teenage girl working in the window, but I guess that's neither here nor there in regard to the pizza being a quality product. Not sure if I would go back or not to be honest. I definitely don't need unsolicited sass to simply pick up a pie.

excellent service, great bathroom, food was delicious, high recommend the BEC, casual deli vibe.read more

Everything is delicious - more food than you can eat in one meal - great service and great value!!read more

If you haven't already heard this place is legendary. This is no ordinary hot truck. This is a next…read morelevel. Gourmet hotdog is an understatement. This is the trifecta of hotdog trucks. Great location Great dogs and slaw Incredible service. I have to say I'm a big fan of their coleslaw. It was next level. Give it a try If you have kids perfect, the park is just steps away for the kids to play.

Stopped by after seeing a TikTok review. Very nice guys on the truck. My husband got the Ball Park…read moreand I just got a hot dog with cheese sauce. Both were very good with a nice snap. I don't believe they were Sabrett, there was no signage advertising the hot dog brand. Buns were soft and fresh, almost like a potato bun. $16 for 2 hot dogs and 2 water bottles.

Two years later since my last visit and this place still is amazing! I got a lobster grilled…read morecheese(market price) and it was delicious, good amount of lobster meat which tasted great! Cheese and bread were good! I asked if they add a tomato soup or something to go alongside it and they said they didn't however they threw in a free side of lobster bisque to dip the grilled cheese in! That lobster bisque was very creamy and paired really well with the sandwich. Afterwards they even threw in a free chocolate ice cream when we finished! That was the S tier customer service and easily gets me to be a repeat customer! Definitely worth checking this spot out. Food(50%): 9.2 Staff/service(25%): 10.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 9.1/10

Oh how we missed Skippers in Old Saybrook, CT!! We even placed it better than Johnny Ad's, a viable…read morecompetitor. So, since the Old Saybrook location closed, we set our sights on visiting the Niantic location, looking forward to what we missed so much. Sadly, this was one of the worst experiences we have had! Our order consisted of a kid's hot dog platter, an adult hot dog, side of onion rings, 2 small coleslaws and a side of clam strips. Let's begin with the hot dogs...Both the kids and adult hot dogs were the same size in different buns. The adult in a foot long bun and the kids in a regular bun. Again, same size hot dog inside. Moving on to the onion rings...for $7.00, I counted 19 shoestring onion rings. Not a nice pile, but flatly 19 and shoestring ones are incredibly deliciously thin. The kids platter arrived with just the hot dog on it. No fries. When I went back, I was told it did not come with fries. I disagreed and after some time, curly fries were placed next to the hot dog. I asked about regular fries and I was told that they did not carry regular ones. The nice boy behind this all stated that they did and it was corrected. Hot dog was now ice cold. My side of clam strips for $14 consisted of maybe a cup of clams. Sad portion! We ate what we could shaking our heads in disappointment. So sad our expectations were dashed! When we left, it was decided that a short walk (and I mean short because my mother can't balance for long) might be nice in order to forget the fiasco at the restaurant. As soon as we stepped away from the car, we were chased by their parking guard who said that we could no longer park there if we left the car. I explained that we had just spent almost $70 in their establishment and would be taking a short walk. She continued to chase us. We kept walking. Our walk took approximately 7 minutes. Upon our return, the man parked next to us entered his car with 2 bags and coffees from Sift Bakery. Obviously NOT a Skippers customer, yet he was not chased! So, sadly, we will NEVER again be visiting Skippers in Niantic. Johnny Ad's is meh, but this was way worse. I hope that they can fix things so that others can still enjoy eating there.