Certainly an interesting restaurant, tucked away in the middle of a less-than-pretty road, which…read moresomehow makes it even more intriguing. I do wish there were more signs, as both the parking lot and the entrance felt a bit vague and easy to miss. Once we finally found our way inside, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere reminded me of another local tavern. Staffed by friendly people. The food was good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. My only disappointment was the lack of information about the history of the establishment. There is a lot of marketing that references its connection to a jailhouse on the menu, but very little information is actually shared within the tavern itself. I found myself wanting to learn more about the story behind the place. I also think it would be fun to add a photo-op area--perhaps even outdoors--with a set of mock jail bars where guests could take pictures. It would fit the theme and add a memorable touch. The tavern itself is fairly small, so I can imagine it gets quite crowded during busy times. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.

We really liked it. The Cuban was authentic and well done. The club was amazing. The onion straws…read morekinda greasy. We also tried their buttery and spicy Chex mix. It was buttery not very flavorful. Interesting layout. Fast friendly service. We were lucky when we went but not sure about parking options.

Literally my favorite restaurant in all of CT…read more i just got engaged yesterday, and me and my fiancée have been coming here for years. when i was thinking of spots for engagement dinner, i knew immediately. i always love coming in here, greeted with a super cozy vibe, and a very friendly host each time, and were served almost immediately after being seated. today, our experience was no different. we went with the meatballs and steak skewers for our appetizers, and they were a home run as per usual. for our mains, i got the grilled cheese sandwich with steak inside, cooked medium rare, with fries. my fiancée got the cobb salad with steak, and poppyseed vinaigrette. absolutely incredible as to be expected, i always get the biggest smile on my face when i bite into the food here. for dessert, we got the crème brûlée, which was a blueberry flavored version today. if i could give 6 stars, i would. this place makes me so happy. i urge everyone to come try this place!

I came in late night for a bite to eat…read more Probably won't ever be back. The food was mediocre. I asked questions and the staff couldn't verify anything. Typical bar food.

The B-Day boy chose this place for his dinner. First time here and he was so happy he did. It was a…read moreweekday so the place was quiet meaning we got all the attention, lol. We were told to be patient with the service because the food its made to order which we were ok because it was a good time to enjoy the family with appetizers . Toni was very nice and with a good sense of humor, seemed she knows her customers well, we hope to become regulars as well. The food was fantastic, good portions and HOT that for me was a huge plus +. Overall EXCELLENT

At the recommendation of our server, I had the Louisiana Party Pasta. A spicy Cajun dish of…read morechicken, andouille sausage,red peppers, broccoli and penne pasta in a bold Cajun sauce that is very unique and memorable. My wife had the chicken and waffles that were presented very well but not memorable. They have a cozy dining room an a really nice bar. Just be patient as the kitchen cooks entrees to order! 4.5 stars!

Delicious food, great gluten free options, friendly service. All of us enjoyed our meals.read more

We went to this place for Mother's Day brunch, and it was one of the worst experiences I could have…read moreimagined. First off, the ambience of the place is fairly nice though you would not know it from how many of the other patrons choose to attire themselves. If you're looking for a upscale, dining experience, other patrons would suggest this is not the place for you. They started off by attending to put us at the wrong table per our reservation. The table was apparently filled, and they moved us to a different table, which was perfectly fine as it was a nice booth with a window right next to the table. They then gave us several menus from which to choose, which was confusing as there were so many different menus with similar food options, including brunch, menu, a burger, menu, a dinner menu, a Mother's Day, special menu, and the regular menu. There were also two separate drink menus. We started by ordering some drinks and an appetizer of the meat and cheeseboard for the table. We put in our full order at just before 12:59 PM and the meat and cheeseboard came out fairly quick. Overall, it was the best part of our time at the restaurant. With regards to our main meal, we had ordered an eggs, Benedict, a children's pancake and bacon, special, and a steak and eggs meal. That was apparently a mistake as it took them over one hour six minutes before the food hit the table and when it did, it was a mess. The medium rare steak was cooked to a well done with the eggs being extremely messy and not very runny for over easy. The potatoes were dark and charred in places, but we're not crispy by any stretch of the imagination. The Canadian bacon had not been rendered well on the eggs Benedict and one of the two poached eggs clearly had not been poached appropriately. Also, my daughter indicated that the syrup was way too sweet, which was especially surprising as she is someone with a sweet tooth. The pancakes themselves were extremely dense and unfair and served on a plastic tray missing one of the size that was supposed to come with the order. It is clear that the kitchen does not know what they are doing as I was the second person in a row to have issues with the cook temperature on my steak, a problem that appears to carry over to other aspects of the meal as well. At the one hour mark, I've been so frustrated. I had requested to speak with a manager and he was actually the one who brought out the food to our table. There was a good four minute gap between two of the meals being brought out and the third meal, which is what my wife had ordered for her Mother's Day brunch. By the time the eggs Benedict came out, I showed the manager my stake and eggs, and he agreed that it was cooked to a well done rather than the medium rare I had ordered. I had overheard the exact same issue on the next table over where the older woman had not gotten her meal until nearly all seven others at the table had completed their food. At that point, I sent back my steak and indicated I did not want it to be remade as I was done with the place. Shirley, thereafter, I was clear the rest of the family was of the same mind as the meals were a mess and cooked improperly. The manager eventually came over and indicated that he is going to take care of the entire CHUCK which makes sense sense more than 75% of the food ordered had been uneaten or inedible. The service was no better as waiters and waitresses would walk by and failed to refill empty water glasses, even though they would look right at the empty water glass and would have pictures of water in their hand at times. One waitress went to five separate tables around us, including table she was not serving and failed to fill our water, but filled water at other tables. Our waiter was also missing an action for a good portion of the meal. Despite having the meal taken care of, I did leave a small tip for the waiter, though nowhere near what I would have had the service been even somewhat competent. This is a major disappointment as the last experience I had at this restaurant for dinner had been so positive it convinced me to book the place for Mother's Day brunch. I'm not sure if this was a one off situation but I would never recommend a return to this place based on the experience I had this day. What's worse, our reservation appeared to fall between two rushes as we were the second table in the rush that showed up about 10 to 15 minutes after our arrival at the place. As such, our food should've been fairly quick and coming out but others who ordered their food more than 20 minutes after our table received it with no problem. I have to say that the Taco Bell we had as result of this poor food service was Myles and Myles better than the food experience at the restaurant itself.

Get the chocolate chip pancakes! You won't regret it! Good vibes, good food, space for big groups -…read morea true diner experience

This has been our go to place since my kids moved to Middletown, but tonight (August 12, 2026) we…read morewere disappointed. Our server lacked communication and she did not seem to want to be there. We ordered two portions of chicken wings, but only one came out. I was delighted because they tasted old and reheated. I ordered a bacon burger medium rare, but it came out well done. The roll was dry and stale. The burger was advertised as 6 oz., but there is no way it was that size. It lacked quality and taste. My wife ordered the Chicken alla Greco without peppers and onions, but of course, the server forgot to mention this detail and the chef had to make it again, so it came out after the rest of the meals. In the future, we will pass on the Athenian.

We just had the best N H style pizza at Vero Cucino last night since we moved to Middle sex county…read more10 years ago. Our server, Kimberly, was excellent and friendly. Comfortable seating with AC! We finally found our "pizza place." They really do cook home style and good food.

This was my first time ordering from Vero Cucino Rústico. Ordered the 12" Meatball Sub for takeout…read more It was a huge portion!! Enough for two to share!! It was very good, although it could have used more sauce and cheese. I would probably order again.

As you can see from my previous review, I have not been back here for almost three years. It's so…read moreclose to where I live so don't know why. All in all, I enjoyed my Truffle Fries so hot and ready to be eaten. There was a nice sprinkle of parmesan cheese and lots of white truffles. Had a Birch Beer with the JFCo label...delish. Took a Irish Curry Dog home for later but it was consumed immediately after arriving there. That was the hight point of the evening. Guess I will explore the Dirty Dog menu a lot more. Servie was fast for both orders...they really know what they are doing.

Always friendly . Its out gateway comfort food for none cooking nights..small place but quiet,…read morePERFECT

My wife started with the Southwest Egg Roles...excellent! I started with the chili...also…read moreexcellent! My wife then had a Buffalo Chicken wrap with onion rings. A bit to spicy hot for her liking, but she had no problems finishing the rest at home. I had the Breakfast Burger with fries. BTW...both fries and rings were top notch. The burger and egg were both slightly over cook, but it didn't stop me from eating it. And it won't stop me from ordering again. Since I had COVID twice, both my sense of smell and taste have been severely impacted. This burger is the first burger I could taste in at least four years. I'd recommend this place to everyone. ​

Ordered the loaded tater tots to go. Haven't had tater tots in quite some time so thought I would…read moretry them. BUYER BEWARE - tots had very little cheese, of which I thought it would have been the liquid type. NO bacon, NO scallions and NO sour cream - this is all per the menu. @ $14 this is quite a bold price but sounded delish.. CANNOT recommend these or.maybe a retrain on the menu for the cooks.. See photo I will just stick to the Shepards pie which is good along with the French Dip and Fig and Brie Chicken.

One of the best restaurants in Middletown. Food was different…read more and very flavorful I had Gored Gored it was excellent my son had Doro Tibs excellent The entire experience was absolutely great!

Food was mediocre; not particularly offensive, but also not particularly tasty. Service was lovely,…read moreand the ambience was somewhat pretty. Tried the veggie special platter (we were told it was for two people): this was by far the smallest Ethiopian veggie platter I had ever beheld. The veggie and lentil dishes were inoffensive, though the injera was much more tart that I was used to. After finishing our meal, my dining partner and I were still quite hungry, at which point we decamped to a Thai restaurant across the street for tom yum, spring rolls and dumplings. For a platter for two that cost nearly thirty dollars, this should not have been the case. While the restaurant is conveniently located on Main Street with ample parking, I do not intend to return - the food was just about okay and the portions were frightfully small.

These are the possibly the best fired clam strips in the state! I stopped trying them anywhere…read moreelse because I'm always disappointed. If you enjoy tender fresh fried clam strips, look not further than East Main Fish & Chips. Everything we have tried here is excellent and a good value.

My wife and I found this spot by accident and it was the best accident ever. We drive here from…read moreBloomfield. I dont typically do reviews but I have to. The food is simply amazing. My favorite plate is the jerk pork. The fish and chips and the shrimp and chips are really good. The Jerk chicken is amazing.We brought our daughter with us on one of our visits and she loved it. Make sure to go on Wednesday for the special a large plate for the medium plate price. THIS PLACE IS SIMPLY AMAZING!!! The cashier is such a nice lady. Please get the jerk pork I looooove it its so tender and juicy its my favorite!! We will be back over and over and over again! Thank you for the good food and your great service.