I haven't been here in quite a while. Notice how WIDE my parking spot is. The restaurant is located…read moreon 110 Glastonbury Blvd in Glastonbury, CT. This may be, perhaps, the best Happy Hour I have ever seen anywhere. It's EVERY DAY from 3:30-6. The food item options are huge (20-25) plus three dessert choices. There's are also seven quality mixed drinks, three beers and seven wines! OMG! The bartender recognized me! I haven't been here since January 2025 (1 1/3 years ago). She is even knew where I sat! The menu is unchanged except for a few minor things. For my first drink, I'm having the Max Manhattan made with Old Overholt Rye, Cinzano Sweet Vermouth, orange bitters and orange twist. This has a nice garnish and tastes great! For my first food item, I'm getting a Caesar Salad made with romaine lettuce, garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese. The smell of cheese is quite strong! It's a good portion. This tastes good! Crunchy croutons and tasty lettuce. For my next food item, I'm having a Salmon lettuce cup. Nice presentation! It's on a bed of ice and a lemon to sprinkle. This is quite good! Next up, I'm having a Cup of Clam Chowder. I believe these are house-made croutons. This came out quick! It's nice and hot! Tastes great! Well, with a little hot sauce that is...I like the classic music here. For my next drink, I'm having an Old Fashioned made with Old Forester Bourbon, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Damn! Nice presentation (the Amarena cherry on the wooden stick) and a great tasting drink! The bartenders are good here! Very attentive! For my next food item, I'm having the Steamed Mussels made with soppressata, capers, shellfish stock, spring herb butter and Pernod butter. I love the focaccia! It is heavily buttered. The mussels are real good! For my next food item, I'm having the Scallops A La Plancha made with mustard spatzle, pea puree, asparagus and mushroom cream. This is good. It's heavy due to the pasta. It's like an entree. To wash this all down, I'm getting a bottle of Pellegrino sparking water. I like this stuff! For my next food item, I'm having four (Buck a Shuck) Cherrystone clams and four Oysters of the Day (only $1.95 each). These are good! I love the cocktail and vinaigrette sauces (with the crushed pink peppercorns). Sprinkle that lemon! For my next drink, I'm having a Happy Hemmy made with rum, grapefruit juice, lime and vanilla extract. What a great drink! Very unique taste! This has kick! For my food item, I'm having the "Baltimore Style" Shrimp Cocktail made with Old Bay Seasoning and stone ground mustard. OMG! The shrimp are big These are great! I love that mustard! For my next good item, I'm having the Blackened Fish Taco made with pineapple salsa and aji verde. I love it! This is easy to eat. For my last appetizer, I'm having the Happy Burger made with lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. I miss this badly! This is delicious! It's a well-seasoned burger let me tell you! For dessert, I'm having the Creme Brulee. This is the cutest Creme brulee ever! On a Happy Hour menu?! This is a first anywhere! My favorite dessert! This is great! For my final drink, I'm having the Gin Gimlet made with Greylock Gin, simple syrup and lime juice. This is good! It's light so it's easy to drink at the end of my meal. That's 11 food items I ate and 4 mixed drinks. What a fantastic meal here!

Had an incredible dinner at Max Fish and it honestly delivered across the board…read more Started with the lobster bisque -- silky, rich, and absolutely amazing. The clam chowder was just as good, thick and loaded with flavor and ingredients in every bite. The grilled octopus with potatoes was a standout -- perfectly tender (not rubbery at all) and packed with flavor. Oysters were fresh, crisp, and just straight up delicious. For the main, the paella was -- rich, loaded with seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams), and cooked perfectly. Paired it with a light beer which helped cut through the richness and kept everything balanced. Service was on point and the ambiance made it a great overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd go back to.

Stopped in and it was happy hour. Everyday 3:30-5:30 drinks, apps, food & pizza. We got the $8…read moresmash burger and it was delicious. Think a grilled cheese with a burger inside. It was just the right size too. Very flavorful. Got a side of fries too and they were just ok, next time we will try the duck fat crispy potatoes. Partner did get a bite of bone in their burger, but understand how that can happen. Great atmosphere and service. Sir at bar for happy hour.

*This review is from June 2023, I forgot to post it, accuracy was preserved with Word…read more Came for brunch. Menus were confusing, printed on paper in landscape format. Choices were limited to 'small and large plates', there was no appetizer section. We were asked "sparkling bottled ($$) or tap water?". We chose tap. Server brought an old-style quart-size milk bottle and small juice-size glasses. The water had no ice, so I assumed water was cold, it wasn't. I ordered a 'breakfast' stout, my wife coffee. Stout was served in a wine glass, not a traditional pint glass. Wife said coffee wasn't that hot. When they brought our beverages, wife asked for a napkin since none were on the table. Like most civilized countries, I like to put a napkin in my lap when I sit down in a restaurant. Apparently you need to ask for one here. Young server muttered something about place settings are brought when food is delivered. I guess an ale and coffee aren't napkin worthy. Not sure what they accomplish with this goofy policy. It looks more like some kind of cost cutting measure. We made reservations a week earlier, wanted us to confirm a second time through text the same morning. It led me to think this must be a popular place with people clamouring to get in. Once there, place wasn't bust at all, no waiting customers and a sea of unoccupied tables. Our guest arrived after we ordered our beverages. After a few minutes, I ended up flagging down a server to get her a drink. Another sign we were stuck with a 2nd or 3rd-string staff. Our aunt ordered a specialty drink from their menu; "champagne in a laundry basket", (looked more like laundry water in a wash tub). After taking our orders, paper menus were collected to be reused. Maybe they were saving money on copy paper. I kinda' wish she left one in case we wanted desserts or something later. They were keeping the table clear of literally everything. I ordered a humus plate for use as an appetizer, something to share and couldn't be screwed up while waiting for our main course. When entrees showed up, we all chose 'smoked sausage eggs-benedict', extra servers were in tow with plates, napkins and silverware, napkin place settings given after all plates were on the table. My wife was seated across from me, sitting next to her Aunt Nan. The first plate was placed in front of me. Even being the neanderthal caveman I am, I knew this was the most basic etiquette faux pas (I felt humiliated j/k). Ladies are ALWAYS served first, another red flag from an inexperienced staff. The 'smoked sausage' Eggs Benedict failed on many levels. It wasn't hot, poached eggs were both over and under-cooked- egg whites had chunky white snot, yolks were not runny. The 'smoked sausage', was kielbasa logs cut in half lengthwise, they were overcooked and impossible to cut without flattening and mutilating egg and muffin. They could be used as wheel chocks, I had to deconstruct it so sausage could be wrestled with on the side. Wife said the 'homemade' English muffin had the tap water taste like what we were served 'for free'. I couldn't help but envision a garden hose filling a mop bucket used for filling the milk bottles. The Hollandaise sauce lacked silky richness and flavor, I've had better with McCormick packets. Benedict was overpowered with the taste of the smoked sausage. This meal was our aunt's special treat for our birthdays. They did not finish their meals, leaving mostly the pieces of the hockey puck-hard sausage. Server had been touting the pastry chef for the home-made English muffins. They were not any better than Thomas's English muffins. I am a plate-cleaner by habit, I've even been called human garbage disposal, so I managed to clear this one, (except for the egg snot, it would've taken a straw to finish it). My wife always has leftovers I happily dispose of quietly, not this time, gave it a hard pass. I felt unfulfilled, I was food frustrated, so I ordered some bacon cheese scones and shared them with the table. They turned out to be the best thing we had, warm Bisquick quality with a good taste of bacon and cheese almost as addicting as Red Lobster cheddar biscuits. We consumed them like a pack of hungry wolves. I asked and was told they don't serve them with butter. These begged for butter. IMO, butter should already be on the table. My wife picked this venue for our birthday treat meal with our beloved Aunt Nan from MA treating us. I apologized to her for our disappointing choice. She said she was glad I said it, she didn't want to say anything to make us feel bad. With tip, the bill for 3 was $171.00. We could have had a better meal and service at an IHOP for a quarter of the cost, I know I would have felt more satisfied. This experience made onto my list of top 5 worst eating experiences.

Had a tough decision at Parkville on lunch, but Hartford Poke Company was the winner during my most…read morerecent visit. I liked that they had curated bowls as I'm not a fan of build-your-owns (this is an option if that's more your style). I got the Park Market Bowl that had both tuna and salmon, on top of rice, seaweed, corn, lettuce, and cucumber. There was a lot of spicy mayo and eel sauce drizzled on top--way too much for my liking to be honest. The staff was very nice and swift when they see a line forming. The Build-Your-Own orders hold up the line. The price was too bad for a poke bowl, under $20. On other Parkville visits, I've gotten boba tea from this stall as they share it with the Okinawa Boba Co. I love the Ube Milk Tea. If I'm in a poke bowl mood at Parkville Market, I'll try another bowl and/or have them go light on the sauce.

This was a place in the Parkville market. They had number of Hawaiian dishes to choose from…read moreincluding customizable bowls. The food was made to order it seemed as well. I had the pork tamago onigiri sandwich ($6.95). It was a fried slice of spam and a sweet egg tamago inside seasoned rice and nori seaweed with a Japanese spicy mayo present. This was very solid. The crispy spam went well with the egg and crunchy rice. The addition of Japanese mayo was key to the entire sandwich. It was needed so it was not dry. Will I go back? Yes.

We're back! The restaurant is located on 120 Hebron Ave. in Glastonbury, CT. Per the restaurant:…read more"Sakura Garden is where refined Japanese cuisine meets an elevated dining experience. Our expert sushi chefs prepare every roll, sashimi, and specialty dish with precision, using only the finest ingredients at our vibrant sushi bar. Set inside beautifully designed dining rooms, guests can enjoy an atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting. Our bar and lounge offers handcrafted cocktails, sake, and wine, making it the perfect place to relax before or after your meal -- with Happy Hour served daily from 4-6 PM. For a more immersive experience, our hibachi tables and dining rooms bring energy and artistry to every gathering. During warmer days, our outdoor patioprovides a serene space to dine and unwind. At Sakura Garden, every detail is thoughtfully curated to deliver a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious." They are quick to serve ice waters. For my first drink, I'm having an All Fashion made with Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, Allspice Dram and Orange Bitters. This is good! It has a unique taste. No garnish though. For my first item. I'm having a bowl of miso soup. This is actually a soybean broth. Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from a dashi broth mixed with miso paste, often including ingredients like tofu, seaweed (wakame), and scallions. This is good! It's nice and warm too! For my next item, I'm having a Green Garden Salad made with fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber "drenched" in their "famous" ginger dressing. That is LOT of dressing! For an appetizer, we are having the Spicy Edamame. This is made with garlic butter, soy sauce and Japanese spice. Edamame is a popular Japanese appetizer of immature soybeans in the pod, typically boiled or steamed and served with salt. These are great! Some are really spicy! For another appetizer, we are getting the vegetable gyoza. Jiaozi (gyoza) are traditional Chinese dumplings made of minced meat or vegetables wrapped in a thin dough. Oh yeah! These are good! For my next drink, I'm having the Classic Manhattan. This is made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and brandied cherry. This tastes good but could use a garnish. For our sashimi, we are having the Sashimi Jalapeno made with jalapeno peppers over two pieces each of salmon, tuna and yellowtail finished with wasabi mayo. This is heaven! Wow! For our hand rolls, we are having a vegetable roll made with cucumber, avocado and asparagus; a peanut avocado roll; spicy tuna roll made with chopped tuna, spicy mayo and crunch; Philadelphia roll made with cream cheese, smoked salmon and cucumber. Boomer loves the smokey salmon! These are all great! For our Special Roll, we are having the Mummy Roll made with shrimp tempura with cucumber inside, topped with seared tuna, lobster salad, avocado, red tobiko with sweet and spicy citrus sauce. This is good! Love the shrimp tempura! For our hibachi entrees, we are having the Lobster and Steak, Lobster and Chicken and Vegetable. This is yummy! Wish! For our last drink, we are having a Lychee Martini made with Absolut Vodka, SoHo Lychee Liqueur, sake and lychee juice. These lychees ate huge! This tastes great! What a great meal here!

Always love this place for happy hour! They have delicious appetizers and drinks!…read more Each area of the restaurant has an elevated feel whether you're there for the bar, hibachi, casual meetups or intimate dinner. The serving staff are also vibrant and welcoming. I have always had a good time and can't wait to come back!

Yum! I've been working downtown for a couple of years now. I'm definitely more of a…read morebring-my-lunch to work person but I do treat myself every now and then with an outside lunch. I've been to the food court at State House Square to grab a burger at another spot. It's sad that this huge food court with spaces for probably 15 establishments is currently only housing 4 places. Poke Sushi is a friendly, inexpensive little gem. You can order and pay on their website or in person. They seem to turn around your order really fast. I had the Angry Blue crab roll for $11, with spicy snow crab, avocado and spicy tuna on top. It was SO GOOD. I also nabbed a side of veggie spring rolls (4) for $6. That was 2 days ago and I feel like I might go get another roll from them today. This place is a solid choice for downtown.

Another good way to enjoy sushi the poke way!…read more The online ordering is easy. Just gotta set the time of pickup 10min earlier than when I arrive because I've had to wait much longer after the pick time before. My last visit was much easier because I chose an earlier pickup time. I find that the brown rice is the best! I always have white rice at home so it's a good change. I am so glad the customize your own bowl has new options and I can't wait to return again! I highly recommend their Sriracha Mayo. Can someone put me to the direction where I can buy that, I'd be thankful!

I've been wanting to check this place out for years and finally made it and honestly, it was just…read moreokay. We went on a Saturday night around 9, and since it's winter, the rooftop was enclosed, which was actually done pretty well. The setup was nice and they had a DJ playing old school hits, which I loved it definitely helped the vibe. That said, it wasn't very busy, but somehow the bartenders still took forever to serve us. The drinks were pretty mid, nothing special or memorable. I do like the area, and I'd probably come back in the summer just to experience the rooftop when it's fully open, but overall it's not really anything to write home about.

Parking: large but busy lot as it is shared with multiple businesses…read more Decor: stylish but cold, not just temp but feeling. Great patio for summer relaxing out on a rooftop (3 floors up) bar lounge. Staff: friendly but not very attentive and when I was there it was maybe 10 people in the entire place. Seemed like they were more interested in talking amongst themselves. Food: menu and presentation are more aligned with a bar menu and plating rather than an upscale restaurant Overall: would definitely go for drinks one evening but I'd eat first unless you want bar munchies. They also have a different name on the wall for inside seating but it's the same menu the hostess said.

It's been years since I've been here. The restaurant is located on 40 Glastonbury Rd in…read moreGlastonbury. Well, I'm off to a rough start. There's no Happy Hour here and the mixed drink menu has no prices. For my first drink, I'm trying the Mine Hill Manhattan made with Mine Hill bourbon, Mine Hill Amaro, cherry (garnish?) and Angostura bitters. This tastes great! Nice Amarena cherry garnish too. We are trying the Nacho Platter made with tortilla chips, melted cheese, pinto beans, tomatoes, black olives, scallions, sour cream and fresh salsa. This is a big plate! These are really good! I am having the Thai Lettuce Wraps with chicken). You can also have panko fried avocado. It is also made with carrots, charred chickpea quinoa salad (red bee honey from Weston, CT), sesame noodles, cucumbers, bibb lettuce and crushed peanuts. They use a house made Thai peanut Asian ginger and orange ginger sauces. This is real good! It's light and easy to eat. For my last drink, I'm having the Peach Mint Whiskey made with Ole Whiskey Peach Whiskey, ginger beer, fresh mint, lime juice, agave nectar and a lime garnish. The mug is nice and cold. This is light and delicious! What a great time here!

Rather disappointing service, a wobbly table (ugh!), but the food was ok…read more We were a table for two on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and somehow managed to become invisible. I'd be more understanding if the place was slammed, but there were plenty of open tables and a solid number of waitstaff walking around. Things started off with an excruciatingly long wait just to get our drink order taken--a beer and a cider, nothing fancy--and even longer for them to actually arrive. No exaggeration, it was over 30 minutes before we had drinks in front of us. The food itself was pretty good. I had the barbacoa tacos, she had a burger. The quality and flavor were about what you'd expect from a place with a huge menu--solid, satisfying, no real complaints there. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and pleasant, which made the painfully slow service even more confusing. It got to the point where I basically launched my credit card at them just to avoid another 20-minute wait to sign the check. I like this place and the food is decent, but I wouldn't come back if I had anywhere else to be--or couldn't devote an entire afternoon to lunch. If they checked in more often or offered another drink, it would've gone a long way. And pro tip: definitely don't come here for a first date. If you run out of small talk, you're going to be sweating it out.

I love their boba tea. My only slight complain is the variety of boba. I get it because they have…read morecrafted some amazing drinks but I'd love the ability to choose differnt tropes of boba like mango boba. Customer service is quick and courteous. And they have a lot of selection otherwise with distinct descriptive menu options.

It's been a few years since I went to Okinawa Boba at Parkville Market. I went again today. There…read morewere plenty of people at Parkville, and some of the vendors had quite the wait. There was no one waiting at Okinawa Boba, which worked out for me, since I was in a bit of a rush. I usually prefer to get the fruit tea, but here they only make milk based drinks. I think in the summer, when it's still hot out, it's much more refreshing to have a fruit tea, than a milk based tea. I got the Ichigo Ruby, this is the strawberry flavor. The other options looked pretty good too. This looked so good, the way that the milk and the strawberry sauce marked the cup. As an added bonus, the strawberry jelly was heart shaped. I really enjoyed the Ichigo Ruby drink. It was pretty sweet and very tasty. I would come here again in the future.