This is my second time here! The restaurant is located at 160 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury, CT…read more This place is clean and classy for a burger restaurant. The silverware is spotless. I love the really huge booth! I like the vegan options too! To start it out, I'm having a Saratoga sparkling water. I've never seen the smaller, plastic bottle versions. I like this stuff! They serve seasoned popcorn as a complementary item. That's different. It's quite fresh and very good! For my first drink, I'm having a Cosmopolitan. This is made with Tito's Vodka, cranberry juice, orange liqueur and a little lemon juice. I like the floating dried lime wheel garnish. Nice glass. This tastes perfect! For my first item, I'm having the Caesar Salad. This is made with little gems lettuce, shaved Parmesan (light), brioche croutons and Caesar dressing (light). Well, it's not tossed so I think I scared the cook when I wanted light dressing. Croutons are nice and soft. I like the dressing. This is good! For my next item, I'm having the Beyond Chicken Nuggets. These are eight nuggets. I've never had these before! I'm having the Mango Szechuan sauce and the Szechuan dry rub. Let's see what this tastes like! These are good! I taste sweetness but not very spicy. For my entree (burger), I'm having the The Great Beyond Combo. This is a burger made with Beyond Italian Sausage, pickled jalapeño, raw red onion (raw? Who the heck actually cooks it?) and Dijon aioli on a sesame seminal hero. I want it as spicy as possible. The Combo includes an order of cole slaw. It is all served on a warm, green metal plate. The cole slaw is served in a cold little bowl. I like it! I can taste the heat of the sandwich. Well, a little of it. It tastes great though! Yummy! For my last drink, I'm having a Chai Old Fashioned made with Evan Williams bourbon, chai, sugar (do they actually muddle a sugar cube? Nah!) and Angostura bitters. This is different! Chai and bourbon! It is served in a big, huge glass with a single, large, square ice cube to slow the dilution process. Great garnish! A star anise! If you eat it, there is a licorice taste. That's very original! Good job! What a great meal here!

Bareburger, more like bootyburger. Nasty food, server was an ass, took forever for someone to greet…read moreus, get us water (which he didn't even pour for us btw), and they ran out of fries and onion rings lol I seethe every time I pass by this establishment now. With all due respect, I'm praying on the day yall go out of business. Best of luck on whatever's next in life for yall

There are a handful of good restaurants in CT, and this is one of them. I was sad to see the other…read morelocations have closed over the years. This one is nestled in a really nice shopping center. There's plenty of parking and I believe I also saw a parking garage close by. I absolutely love their burgers, you can tell that they use real beef and it looks like they shape them right there at the restaurant. You can order them with pink or no pink customize it anyway you want it. Tonight I also had the sweet potato fries and they were delicious.

Where to start!! Came in during happy hour and sat at the bar. Our order was pretty basic based on…read morethe happy hour menu. Started with French onion soup. Chicken tenders, jalapeño poppers and fries were next. Food came and had to track down the bartender for setups and plates. Tenders were horrible! Dry and badly over cooked! We finished eating and sat waiting. EVERY DIRTY PLATE STILL SAT IN FRONT OF US! All the time, the bartender was checking with those around us to see if food was good and needed anything else. Never said a word to us. Needed to ask for a to go container. Still was ignored with absolutely no service! Will not return!

We had such a lovely lunch here today! I wish I remembered our server's name, because she was so…read moresuper friendly and helpful. We got the Korean fried chicken to start - the crispiness was perfect - and the beer battered haddock sandwich to split. It was SO nice that the sandwich arrived in 2 perfect half portions with half portions of fries too! The passionfruit iced tea was amazing. Everything tasted great and sitting outdoors on the patio with a breeze was such a nice way to break up our long drive. We took a walk around Cotton Hollow Preserve afterwards - right next door. I'd definitely return to this lovely restaurant in the future!

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.

My favorite spot in the area. Consistently delicious upscale American gastropub fare, warm but…read morewell-appointed tavern atmosphere, pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent beer list that features some of the best CT breweries. Recommend the fish tacos, steak frites and the smash burger (happy hour menu only).

I grew up in Glastonbury but moved to Fl 8 years ago and every-time I come visit family Birch Hill…read moreTavern is the fire stop I make. My mom and I frequent it quite a bit! It's def one of our mother daughter special spots. I'm on a mission to try everything on the menu at least once and I was told the Crispy Chicken cutlet was a crowd favorite and it's safe to say I agree and I could not stop talking about it last night. It's made with two chicken cutlets crisp to perfection giving you that nice crunch with each bite. Inside you've got flavors of peperonata, fresh mozz, smeared pesto aioli , arugula on a thick ciabatta roll. It's a mix of comfort and quality all in one. I really enjoyed the mix of all the vibrant flavors here. Pair it with their sweet potato fries and you got yourself a real deal of a meal! My mom got the Handformed burger cooked medium on a brioche bun . It consists half-pound patty, bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, pepper mayo, She said it was one of the best burgers she's had in a long time and she's a harsh critic so that says a lot. She also enjoys the sweet potatoe fries here as well . Ps every Wednesday is Wine night which is 1/2 price bottle of any wine of your choosing . We showed up not knowing that and we may just make it a Wednesday tradition "Wine down Wednesday" :) Our server Lauren was excellent , it was a packed house and you can def see they have quite a few regulars myself included. It makes you feel like it's the friendly neighborhood restaurant!

For a quick lunch, these guys serve up some good cheeseburgers and onion rings. Came here with some…read morecoworkers and everything looked good. Lots of space outside with picnic tables. Floors were sticky and tables were a little greasy. Service was great- so many guys behind the counter and all of them running around grabbing food.

Still doesn't disappoint!! Burgers are well grilled, hard rolls are nice and soft, and the noon…read moretings are done to perfection. Very accommodating staff providing excellent and very friendly service. Great spot for a quick lunch. Seating is counter seating and there are plenty of picnic tables outside.

We have been coming here for years and the experience is always memorable! Their pizza dough is…read morefermented and the oven leaves the crust fluffy and delish. The menu is always revolving so each visit has something new to try. The outdoor seating is wonderfully set next to a stream and waterfall and the dining room is accented with reclaimed wood and barrels to add to the rustic atmosphere. Our mixed drinks and wine came out quick and were delish! The staff are always warm and have excellent knowledge of the menu. Be sure to make a reservation because seats go quickly! We'll be back!

Delicious HH espresso martini and burger/pizza! Pizza is a very fresh, fluffy round disc of bread…read morewith cheese/pepperoni all in the middle. Upset bc floor all sticky and I'm sticking everywhere. Ugh!

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

Absolutely divine…read more It has been so long since I've been able to have a crab cake that's gluten free, but at The Charles, their crab cakes are gluten free and lovely. But first, walking into The Charles is a step back into time yet still fresh and intentional. Plenty to look at all around the restaurant. The layout of even the bar is nice with seats by the windows and plenty of TVs playing the games without being disruptive. The building is gorgeous, well kept, and I can see how this restaurant gets packed quickly! But back to the gluten free crab cake. I would have loved some slightly larger chunks of crab, it was the crispy texture on the outside and soft inside that made my heart melt. The cakes sat lightly on an aioli and beside some greens, and each bit was delectable and delicious. Lovely appetizer. I also have the octopus basquaise, and I loved it. The potatoes needed just a smidge more seasoning and were sitting in oil, but I cared not, because it was an oil with Kalamata olives and tart, and how lovely it all was together. The octopus was nicely cooked and tender and not greasy. The potatoes were a lovely vessel, and the aioli was not too overpowering. A delicious fish overall. The service was great, friendly, and you can tell they love their regulars. Everyone was on the move at all times and overall very efficient and kind. Tons of gluten free dishes naturally. I loved coming to The Charles and look forward to coming back later this week to try their actual dishes. But if the entrees are even close to as good as the appetizers, I'm sure it will all be delicious!

*consider this review to be a strong 3.75*…read more This is definitely a dive bar. Perfect for grabbing bar food, some beer, and watching the game. Service is always good, beer is always cheap. Nachos and wings are super super solid here and I highly recommend both. Does it feel the cleanest inside? Nah. Would I typically want to bring my wife here? Not really. Would I come here to watch a game w a group of friends? Absolutely. It's loud, rowdy, and fun but don't expect 5 star food ambiance and fine dining. We pop in here from time to time and have never been disappointed - as long as you go in w low expectations you shouldn't be either.

This place is way better than a 3.5 review. We had the cheese steak and the Baja burger. Both…read morewere excellent. The side of coleslaw and sweet potato fries, very good. Colin our waiter was excellent and charming. Nice outdoor patio. Definitely a do again!!

My friends and I live Bin228. The bartenders are very attentive. We were going out to dinner but…read morestopped in for happy hour. We had these amazing corn appetizers. The name is escaping me but check out the pics. So yummy with a couple dirty martinis.

Great happy hour menu!! Bartender was awesome. Chill vibes. Wings were really good! Would go back…read morejust for them. Definitely keeping this in mind for the next time we need a HH spot besides the usual gbury choices.

Aroma is great for breakfast and lunch. This week we went for lunch and I had a Peter Rabbit. I…read moreused to get it all of the time on Wednesday evenings, so it was great to experience it again. The food is tasty and different without being fussy. I can get chicken and lots of vegetables and others can get red meat and cheese. The service is also always friendly, the food is served with a smile. To sum it it up- great food, great service and reasonable prices. It is a high point of the day whether I go for breakfast or lunch.

This is a very casual order-at-the-counter type of restaurant. They do have a few small tables…read moreinside. We sat outside. The area is very nice. I ordered a Peter Rabbit with a veggie patty. It was one of the best veggie burgers I've had in a long time. Even the roll was tasty. It was messy as hell but worth it. My husband had a chicken pesto sandwich. I asked him his rating, 1 - 5. He gave it a 5. Fantastic review from this picky eater. It was fairly pricey for a sandwich with no sides included. This being said, I'd like to go back for breakfast.