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    Porky's Cafe

    3.4 (107 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Great wings but really $ 2.50 for extra sauce Dont get me wrong but the bar tenders are ok not as hot as previous ones.. great wings

    Triple dip: buffalo, BBQ, and Thai chili combo sauce
    Erin D.

    Local dive bar/restaurant we visited for the wings. Space is self-seat, with lots of TVs for watching sports. Pub vibes. Wings were good but small.

    a basket of fried food
    Lauren O.

    We had a great experience here. We had lots of food and drank lots of beer. I'm really impressed by the service, for a busy neighborhood bar they were so very very friendly and attentive. We felt very welcome. We ordered the Philly egg rolls, very good and the horseradish dipping sauce was powerful but amazing. We got garlic parm buff wings, very good and crispy. Lastly we wanted to try the cheese pizza, it was good and fresh. There's other stuff on the menu we want to try next time and a lot of people were ordering the specialty pizzas so those are on my list, along with getting more wings. ONE thing I'd like to see is a really simple cocktail menu to help people choose a drink other than beer, they have all the options to make anything I'm sure.

    The old delicious fries that some fool changed

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    I love their wings! Always friendly Staff and great service. Try to stop there anytime I can.

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    I've been going since I was 18 and am 42. Never misses a beat with the food and a great place to catch up with old/current friends.

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    3 years ago

    Food, service, atmosphere, company ~ ALWAYS on point. Thank you for decades of consistency, Porky's. You are truly Shelton's cornerstone.

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    3 years ago

    Fries are still pathetic, and no, I am not the only one with this opinion. The pub across the street has nice crinkle fries.

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    2 years ago

    Great Pizza and Wings. The wings are crispy and the pizza is thin crust. Could use some updates inside but overall a nice bar.

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    The chicken wings were excellent. He died of a place only bad thing is there is no parking around the establishment.

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    Why oh why would you get rid of the crinkle fries? Not coming back until you switch back!

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    Excellent atmosphere, even better food. If you ever find yourself in Shelton, Porky's is worth a visit.

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    Best wings in the area. Never disappoints. Hot oil pizza is a favorite. Good local place.

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    Their wings are always good, their Buffalo is the only Buffalo sauce I can eat without it bothering my stomach!

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    Dew Drop Inn - Craft beer

    Dew Drop Inn

    4.3(628 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We came here on a whim because wings sounded exactly like what we wanted. Honestly, we were torn…read morebetween two places, but as soon as I saw the fun, flavor-packed menu, I was sold. This was my first time here, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It's a cute little dive bar tucked into the hillside. The parking situation wasn't great, but we found a small lot nearby, so it worked out perfectly. We were greeted right away and sat at the bar. I was surprised there was just a menu for the wings just two full pages--everything sounded so good that choosing was the hardest part. We ended up ordering three different flavors (six wings each). Caramel Soy (my pick): I knew this was going to hit, and it absolutely did. If you've ever had Korean fried chicken with a soy glaze, it had a very similar flavor profile:savory, slightly sweet, super addictive. The best part? It came with a fluffy dipping sauce. So fun. The wings were crispy and tender, easily my favorite of the night. Hot Garlic Butter (my girlfriend's pick): This one leaned more toward a classic buffalo-style sauce. Delicious, with chunks of garlic throughout. Not the most adventurous flavor, but exactly what we needed for a little spice. These wings were more heavily coated, so the skin wasn't quite as crispy, but the flavor held up. Solid 8-9/10. Cilantro Lime Tahini (our mutual pick): A bit out there for wings. I liked the flavor, but it felt better suited for a salad than chicken. Definitely our least favorite, but still not bad. 6.5/10. Overall, we'll be back--I want to try all the flavors!

    I ordered the Parmesan Butter Bacon Garlic Burger, which was good overall, but not exactly what I…read moreexpected. I thought the parmesan butter bacon garlic sauce would be more of a sauce, but it ended up being more of a spread. Still a solid burger, just different than what I had in mind. For wings, I got the peanut butter and jelly wings, which were served with fluff, and they were so good and so unique. Definitely something I've never had before and absolutely worth trying. My boyfriend ordered the blue cheesy bacon wings, which were good, although they seemed to have no bacon. He also tried the classic hot wings, which were solid as well. I really enjoyed the laid-back vibe here and would definitely come back to try more of their crazy wing flavors -- there are just so many to choose from.

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    S'more's wings

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    Riverside Diner - Loaded Home Fries with Eggs & Sausage

    Riverside Diner

    3.9(11 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Happy to have a diner in this area. It's a great spot! Cute little diner. Very clean and the staff…read morewere great. There's a lot of good options on the menu, I ordered the cheese steak wrap with french fries. The wrap was good. It had good flavor. The only thing I would suggest is more meat. There was way more lettuce than meat. Also, the cheese wasn't melted. The fries were really good. I loved the cole slaw, just wish a bigger portion was served. We had a great lunch. I will definitely be returning.

    I have been ordering from Riverside dinner about 5 times a week for 1,5 to 2 months now. I work…read morenights and I order it on my way home and it arrives a few minutes or so after I do. I'm a big breakfast person and actually I get eggs for my dog as well but he is not as fussy as I am. I had one order I was not thrilled with but besides that one time dozens of other orders have been perfect. Try and find someplace with delivery that can come close to that. Over medium eggs are exactly that. Not over cooked and not over easy. Many places don't get that part. The bacon is high quality and always crispy not under cooked and rubbery as I have received from other restaurants . They are generous with home fries and hash browns which ever you choose as well as condiments. I have never been to the store so I cant speak to that but their food is fantastic.

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    Riverside Diner - Located in the old Chavez Bakery.

    Located in the old Chavez Bakery.

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    Uptown Bar & Eatery

    Uptown Bar & Eatery

    4.2(31 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Sadly it was just a miss for us. Started off good, ceasar salad was good, fried artichokes were…read moreexcellent, meatballs were not for me; didn't care for the seasoning, heavy sauce. I order dinner and they were out of the hanger steak. My boyfriend ordered and they were out of the paella. I ended up getting the chicken cutlet board. The chicken was very dry, it was like a fish fry batter, not what I think of when I hear "cutlet". Over cooked, salty. My boyfriend got the salmon. I tasted it at the end of the meal, I couldn't even believe he tried to eat it. It was very overcooked and so fishy. Also it said that his potatoes were Lyonnaise potatoes, Definitely not, they were thickly sliced, lacked seasoning, just a miss. Drink service was very slow, forgot a drink too. The waiter mentioned they're in between menus; i'm hoping my feedback can be helpful to the restaurant. Also it is my pet peeve when servers don't tell you upon seating you that they are out of an item. Being they were out of both of the entrées we wanted we may have chose to leave and come back another day and possibly have a more positive experience.

    I attended my daughter's ceremony, as she received high honors and a scholarship. We wanted to have…read morea celebration dinner, but didn't want to go far, so we decided on Uptown since it is close to our house. We entered the establishment and we were seated right away. My daughter and I ordered the Hot Honey Wings for an appetizer, and my daughter had a Cheeseburger with French Fries, and I ordered the Meat Lovers Paella. I ordered the paella because I have always wanted to try it, but I don't eat seafood, so I'm glad they had a meat paella. If you're ordering the Pallea, it will take about thirty to thirty minutes, so I would order an appetizer. The wings came out, and they were good, and the sauce was good. My only problem is that many restaurants that make wings seem to miss the seasoning, and the wings were missing flavor. It was fried well, but it was missing flavor. I loved the Meat Lovers Paella, which was packed with flavor. The paella came out in a cast-iron pan, and the meats were cooked well. The steak was moist, full of flavor, and cooked well. The rice was full of flavor and delicious. The Paella had a rich flavor profile, with the prominent tastes of saffron and smoky paprika coming together to create a satisfying and aromatic experience. I would definitely be back for the Paella because the presentation was on point. The customer service was great as the waiter was friendly, outgoing, and very knowledgeable about the menu.

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    Artichoke flatbread

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    Uptown Bar & Eatery

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    Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton

    Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton

    4.0(412 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    The spotted horse has been a go-to place for me and my family for years now. They have maintained…read moretheir great food and great service and they deserve the success they've enjoyed.

    Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is neo-industrial modern barn, very cool…read more This place is very chic with a large 20 seat bar and many high tops, a large dining room, a large outdoor seating area, and best of all.....a large outdoor lawn & gaming area with corn-hole and other yard games, and a beautiful fireplace seating area and outdoor bar. They have a Happy Hour seven days a week, with several discounted beers, cocktails, and food items. Live entertainment is frequently offerred. The menus are pub & tavern style foods, and on Sundays they offer a nicely rounded brunch menu. Our bartender/server Ashley (who was servimg a busy bar and entire restaurant area alone) was focused and efficient and readily understood and embraced sarcasm from her tendees. The manager, Todd, was vigilant without being imposing, and obviously had a firm grip on the flow throughout the restaurant. I had the Barn Burger that was prepared and presented very nicely, and I chose the Caesar Salad over fries, which turned out to be the right choice as it was one of the best Caesar Salads I've ever had. The wife had the Frittata and loved it. We also split a Fondue Pub Chips - house made potato chips with several wonderful toppings.The signature cocktails were very different, priced well, and did the job. In totality, the experience was fantastic and I can see this place as the place everyone will want to be in 2026 and beyond. Operated by a group of restauranteurs that run several other chic restaurants in our area. UPDATE: We came back here five days later and I had a Pork Chop Scarpariello (excellent) and the wife had an Arthur Avenue Meatball Spring Roll with marinara sauce dip (amazingly good) and the Chinese Chicken Salad (excellent also).

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    The Agave Diner - Churro French toast

    The Agave Diner

    4.9(63 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    My daughter and I went on a Mexican dining adventure at Agave Diner in Seymour on Friday on a…read morerecommendation from a workmate! We had the Breakfast burrito (no eggs for me which was no issue and they offered sub tofu if you like!) with Longaniza sausage, homemade beans, avocado, home fries, cheese and more .... Fresh chips and salsa, triple tacos with a different filling in each, birria beef, carnitas and chicken tinga. She had to eat a bunch of meat to pick them up they were so loaded! And the most delicious home fries! I had the agua Fresca which was elderberry and lime and so delicious! They rotate flavors daily apparently! The place looks like nothing from the outside but wow!!!!! What a gem! We picked up take out for my hubby too and the whole check was only $62! The owners/servers were lovely, so welcoming and accommodating, this is definitely going to become a repeat spot for us! And there's a parking lot right next to it so no worries about that!

    another fusion spot in my books and this one is really interesting - a mexican fusion diner,…read moreserving exceptional lunch and breakfast! I immediately got in my car after seeing they offer TRES LECHES PANCAKES!? They were extremely moist, fluffy, and down right delicious, i was savoring every bite! They mix Vermont maple syrup with butter for the perfect topping to your pancakes, it was so good, i could literally drink it alone! As a birria connoisseur, ive never had birria in an omelet and it was an absolute game changer. there were huge chunks of birria mixed in with egg, cheese, onion, and cilantro, and i was very impressed. they also have daily aqua fresca specials and the mango lemonade was quite refreshing! I think the guy working was Eddie (?) - so friendly and welcoming, he made me want to come back in a heartbeat! it's a small intimate place that really brings community together.

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    Interior

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    Porky's Cafe - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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