Fridays nights here are an incredible way to spend a summer night. You do pay $10 to park and it…read moregets busy so get there early, but you truly can't beat live music on the water. The food truck options never disappoint either!

Friday nights at Owengo are amazing! Live music, food trucks, and lots of people…read more The water view is beautiful! Sun or moon shining above makes it more beautiful. I love the outdoor patio. The fire pits with a table wrapped around add more flair to this establishment. Owengo is one of the best places for weddings and parties. This is my second time here, and definitely NOT my last.. Owengo, you NEVER disappoint!

There is something to be said about country charm! Heritage Homestead is the perfect venue for all…read moretypes of events. The property is gorgeous and the sunsets are amazing. From a casual party I've attended there, to a breathtaking sunset wedding, they never disappoint. They offer the flexibility to crate your own beautiful event!

Heritage Homestead has amazing sunset views! Theres something magical about the space. Host to…read morethe most spectacular wedding I've ever attended.

I had a 95-person wedding reception at the Graduate Club this past month and cannot recommend the…read morevenue enough! Sandra was responsive and professional in coordinating the event and pulled everything off flawlessly. Compared to other venue options, the Club was also very reasonably priced. If you're into an old-fashioned, New England B&B feel, this is the right place for you. The staff is friendly, the food great and the entire place charming and cozy.

Although I'm not a member, I've eaten at the Grad Club many times, and booked the club on behalf of…read moreorganizations that I represent. Their reservations staff has been exceptionally helpful, their service is excellent, and the food is worth coming back for. (Their popovers are justifiably famous.) The only problem is parking: there is a lot behind the Club that can be used by the public in the evenings and on weekends, but the Club shares the lot with several of the surrounding academic buildings, and parking can be tight, even after the close of the school day; during graduation week, the public can't use the lot at all. Fortunately, there are parking garages in the vicinity if you're willing to walk a couple of blocks.

There are no places in Milford that have this beautiful view. This private casual club provides…read moremany member/guest activities throughout the year. It's a social place, that also brings top notch cuisine and service with a smile. This is not a pretentious club, more like a place where friends and family meet.

This is a members club that has a marina, boat slips, a clubhouse and a pool right at the opening…read moreto Milford harbor. The location is gorgeous with a view across the harbor to private homes, another boat marina and out to Long Island Sound. There are no bridges to pass so sail boats are welcome. I am not a boater nor a member however I know several members and have been a guest on numerous occasions. My most recent visit was for cocktails and dinner which were both great. We sat outside along the waterfront and enjoyed the summer weather and sunset. Our party of five sat on the deck for dinner . The menu was diverse and so we all ordered various dishes which were pretty good. The service was excellent. Our group was pleased with our meals and cocktails. I was Happy to be a guest and will return again when invited.

We recently attended an afternoon/evening wedding at Tyde. Our first impression was what a…read morebeautiful modern building, and right on the sound. The ceremony was outside almost on the water. What a view! There was a duet playing beautiful music before and after the ceremony. The bridal party and the bride walked down a staircase to the officiant. What a wonderful location for a wedding. After the ceremony we all went in, first for a cocktail party upstairs both in and outside with the magnificent view of the sound. The waiters were all extremely courteous and professional, and the bartenders made great drinks. There were trays of food being passed around as well as several stations. All was delicious with the exception of the mini lobster rolls. There was no more than a half teaspoon of lobster in each one. After the lovely cocktail hour, we were ushered downstairs to a beautiful dining room with a large dance floor. Again, the service was impeccable. My only criticism of the food is it was a bit sodium forward. Other than that everyone loved their meal. Whatever our hosts paid, they certainly got their money's worth. I would recommend it for your next event.

Don't let the pretty lights fool you at "Tyde at Walnut Beach"! Worst time ever at a…read morewedding/reception!!! Outside ceremony: absolutely freezing, not enough chairs & couldn't hear a single word the officiant spoke. Inside/outside cocktail hour: again freezing & the hors d'oeuvres sent me immediately running for the ladies room with food poisoning! Inside dinner: very, very skimpy portions & cheap cuts! Who serves a 1/4 chicken (leg & thigh) at a wedding??? Worse than any of that... 8 top tables were set for 12! It was hideously uncomfortable! People were elbow to elbow & butt cheek to butt cheek with the person next to them. I could not move out of my seat without sliding my chair straight back, all the way out of the line of seats. When I was able to get out, I took a look at the room & saw plenty of empty areas where more tables could have easily been set up so that everyone was comfortable, not crammed together like sardines. In one of the more empty areas of the room, stood a table with small wedding cake, getting warm under the lighting, open for anyone to sneeze, cough or spread their germs/hair/etc on... for hours!!! (After seeing that, it's no wonder why the hors d'oeuvres sent me straight to the ladies room.) Long waits for the skimpy dishes! 1 hour from seating to salad course. 40 minutes between salad & dinner course. 50 minutes between dinner & tiny piece of warm, melted frosting wedding cake. Most people at our table didn't eat their whole meal & hardly anyone ate the cake. Worst time ever at a wedding/reception!!! (Note: in order to submit a review, you have to give at least 1 star. However, I would give Tyde at Walnut Beach ZERO stars!!!)

Last night, a charitable organization I belong to (if you work in the insurance industry anywhere…read morein the US or Canada and want to know more about it, message me), held a big fundraiser here for the Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp. For many years, we held this gala at the Aquaturf Club, but in an effort to switch things up, this year's board wanted to try a new venue. I have to say, I'm very glad they did so, because my first experience with The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station was a very positive one. The building is gorgeous, the entry foyer and grand staircase are impressive, the banquet room can hold 300 and it is beautiful, the servers and bartenders were wonderful, the view from the big rear balcony is stellar, and the food was excellent. We had 130 guests who started off the evening with a big hors d'oeuvres station of tomatoes with mozzarella and basil, balsamic prosciutto and artichokes, and a hot crab dip served with crackers and rye toasts. The ribbons of prosciutto and artichokes were excellent, but the crab dip stole the show. When the main food stations opened up, there was plenty - a carving station with ham and turkey with salads and rolls to make a sandwich, and a penne station with terrific green and quinoa salads. I loved the sound system too -when our speakers took the podium, the sound was excellent and filled the room easily. We had a wonderful time at the Riverhouse, and I hope we hold next year's function here again.

Sadly, this is a tale of unfulfilled potential. What could have been a true destination spot for…read moreweddings and special occasions has unfortunately only succeeded in becoming a somewhat fancy social hall. Situated adjacent to the Connecticut River, this location has beautiful views of the river that should have been the backdrop for a place to remember when hosting weddings and other important events. Too bad the designers decided to not go all out on the interior design. The main room is basically one large, open space with little charm or character. Bulky, dark and brown-colored chandeliers light the hall- my wife remarked that it looks like something out of a scene from "Game of Thrones". Crystal chandeliers would have brightened the space and made it more magical. The space itself could have been designed to make it feel more intimate, by using partial partitions and half-walls to subdivide the hall into smaller units. And the rest of the interior decor was minimal at best- unremarkable window treatments and other decorative effects. This place could have been something very special- if only more thought had been put into the final design.

Preliminary review! The hotel I checked into (a different one from the Blake) was much smaller and…read moreolder than I expected even though it is well located. I walked over here to the Blake to check things out... and it is so beautiful and modern! The rooms look amazing and spacious, and they have a stylish bar open for dinner. It's not open for breakfast, but Lori (the wonderful employee at the front desk) explained that they offer free coffee and tea and pastries in the morning and that each room also has an espresso machine. Sign me up! They are booked up for tonight, but I made a reservation to switch for the rest of my visit. I'm super excited to move over here and will update later.

Rolled up about midnight after a LONG travel day. Gal at the desk could not have been more helpful…read more She checked me in super fast, relieved me of my car even though I left it in the wrong place and didn't blink when I grabbed both coffee and wine from the cooler next to the desk. She recognized I was a hot mess and took care of everything quickly and effortlessly. My room was modern, clean and very comfortable. What more could a weary traveler want?

Beautiful place to hold any of your special occasions! Chanel is the best and knows exactly what…read moreshe's talking about!! Definitely recommend talking to her if you are interested in having any type of party..her and the staff will make it one you won't forget!!