What a cute little hidden gem! We stopped in for a lunch date in December. The drinks were…read moreexcellent and the food was great. The atmosphere is really cute. Highly recommend!

This is a small eatery (I counted max 39 seats between tables and the bar) with difficult parking…read more I was able to get a spot right in front b because I went to lunch, but the parking lot has signs saying it is for employees of the wood shop next door, and no trespassing in the lot across the street, so I think street parking is the only option? Service is great, very attentive and friendly. The food is what earns this three stars. I tried a stuffie, German onion soup, a Farmhouse burger, and a key lime Mason jar. The stuffie was a little small, and most of the flavor was imparted by the ham and the squeeze of lemon. The German onion soup, I'm not sure why it was German except to not be French? Outside the name difference, the onions were way too large, and there was a total lack of flavor going on in the soup. The crock was very large too. The burger and fries looked pretty good, and I enjoyed the flavors here. The fries were rough hewn, so there was good crispness from all the edges. The toppings of the burger, and the bun, were also hearty. Unfortunately, my medium rare burger was more like raw meat with surface browning. I'm a big fan of rare steak, but ground beef needs a little more cooking. Also, the house made ketchup is really more of a marinara sauce. If I'd ended up eating more of my plate before they took it away to re-fire the burger, I would have asked to replace the ketchup. The key lime Mason jar was e everything you want to wrap up a meal. Great flavor, lightness, citrus. I did have to bring most of it home but, unlike the burger they brought back in a box, I'm excited to get back into the key lime. From an accessibility stand point, there is no ramp to get in nor handicap parking, so the evidently don't want your business. Once you're in, there are some seats you could get in, but if this place were full it would be difficult to navigate for anyone. The bathroom is a single room, but very spacious and nice. So, mixed bag for access. Your mileage may vary, but I'm not racing to return.

Bear Hands Brewery delivers the kind of experience that keeps you planning your next visit before…read moreyou've even left. The space itself is impressive -- open, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed so it never feels cramped, even when it's busy. There's a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it just as easy to hang out with friends as it is to settle in for a quiet pint. The beer selection is genuinely outstanding. Whether you're into crisp lagers, bold IPAs, or something more experimental, there's always something worth trying, and the staff knows their stuff if you want a recommendation. There's always a wide range of styles on tap, and everything feels well‑crafted and intentional. It's the kind of place where trying a flight is almost mandatory because there are too many good options to pick just one. And the food... the pretzels are absolute must‑haves. It is soft, warm, and perfectly salted, and the bites are the ideal pairing for a flight -- simple, delicious, and exactly what you want with good beer. A great atmosphere, fantastic brews, and snacks that hit the spot. Bear Hands Brewery nails it.

Love how it looks inside and the bar is inviting. The food is overpriced for what you get. I'd…read moreonly go back for an adult beverage, not the food.

This place is so perfectly named. Despite being from Groton when I walked in there was a sense of…read morefamiliarity. The decorum was not the same but the energy reminded me of my old stomping ground (O'Neils in New London RIP). I enjoyed the collection of decor, especially the dragon hanging from the ceiling and the little guy in the upper corner. The bar tender was friendly and I enjoyed over hearing them talk with regulars. I ordered the happy hour nachos and a Diet Coke. There wasn't anything fancy about them but they felt nostalgic (and very cheesy!). I want to come back and try one of their grill cheese but I don't know if my tummy could handle that much cheese in one go.

Driving through the small town of Putnam we were looking for something to eat and the stomping…read moreground came up on Yelp. With good reviews and a cool menu we dropped in and couldn't have been happier! We were pretty lucky as it was not that busy and we were able to get a table right away. The decor is eclectic and interesting. The staff came with a great smile and even better attitude; absolutely top notch! We started w the pretzels and beer cheese. Holy 6 pound baby Jesus they were good. They came out piping hot and the cheese was in a bubbling side dish. This isn't your typical dab of cheese in a plastic condiment container that is commonplace nowadays. I had the Arturo Sandoval (spin on a Cuban) as my entree and it was also fabulous and came out hot. If I was being critical, the pork was a wee bit dry, but that happens sometimes and it really didn't take away from the sando. Even the small side of pasta salad was outstanding. I'm lucky if I eat sides like that 1/100 times and this one I couldn't wait to finish. Great vibe, great staff, great food, and live music almost every day. Definitely gonna go back and if it's just as good will update to 5 stars.

Tried to eat here today. Is this permanently closed ? There were threatening no trespassing signs…read moreposted on the door.

This place needs a fresh review! Here goes. Been here a few times. In spite of sounding like a beer…read moregarden, it is welcoming to all parties from what I have observed. They even had Christmas decor up this last time around. Nice touch! There is a hostess upon entry (typically) who is ready to promptly seat you. Bar, high tops, and standard tables are all available options. I have always felt the service was standard for a relatively busy establishment. Just the right amount of time. They have people working the front of the house, as well as people in the back running food. Efficient! The food has been consistently good. Not outstanding, but nothing to whine about. I will continue to come here on occasion for sure! Recommend and Bon Appetite!

The staff is always helpful The staff is friendly and great…read moreLoaded with variations of whatever you are looking for Willing to take special orders

Big Gary's people are great, nice service and a large selection but local ownership makes me glad…read moreto shop here.

Best calzones around. Friendly clean place. We usually take out since we live close by but well…read morewith the trip.

Atmosphere was casual. Friendly. We ordered a meatball…read moregrinder and it looked like sliced meatloaf with sauce on it. I orders a falafel wrap and it tasted ok but was gummy not crunchy and lots of cumin overpowered the small wrap. Pizza strip was not what I expected, I'm from Ri where they invented them. Usually they're supposed to be tangy more of a paste topping and extra crispy. This was soft not chewy very sweet and tastes nothing like bakery strips. Price was average.

The food was good and the service was good . My issue comes with the statement on the menu that…read morethey give 15 % to active military And veterans . Not up to 15 %. It's clear the person making the decision on what percentage of that 15 % you get is not qualified or even knows what's he's looking at . FYI if you have an ID card that means you have retired from the military - at least 20 years . I don't look for military discounts . i was passing though Connecticut and we stopped their for lunch . Saw the offer on the menu . Asked about it and provided my I'd card and the waitress came back and said 10 % . Not sure why I wasn't offered what it said on the menu. But the man who was a big fat guy I might add clearly doesn't know what he's looking at . A military veteran who has not retired will not have an ID card , no way to verify his or her service . I wouldn't have inquired about it if it wasn't on the menu and if I thought I would be humiliated by some fat guy who clearly has not served himself . And doesn't know how to read or understand military I'd cards. Military personnel beware this restaurant has no integrity and does not stand by what they offer. Don't bother stopping Ret 1SG USAR

Update. I didn't think my last review was too negative, however a manager still contacted me to…read morediscuss our experience and wanted us to be 100% satisfied. We returned today and had impeccable service. My burger & my Wife's cuban sandwich were both excellent....

My wife and I are visiting from Colorado. We wanted good pizza. We tried Jimmys in Dudley, not my…read morestyle of pizza. Our friends recommended Quarterback club. Very first thing I noticed was that the sign was absolutely ridiculously faded. We actually drove right by it the first time trying to find the place. If the owners trying to hide his establishment from customers, he's doing an excellent job with that sign. We sat down, the waitress didn't seem very enthused to help us on a Labor Day. I think that my pizza crust had more personality than our waitress did. She kind of warmed up towards the end, when it was time to get the bill, and we needed to decide what to tip. When it comes to the actual pizza... I think it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS PIZZA. Some of the best pizza I've had in a long time. This being said, after i ate, I walked into the bathroom to wash my hands, it was an absolute nightmare. This bathroom had clearly not been cleaned in a while. Gross toilet seat, with fecal matter and toilet paper stuck to it. The sight of this makes me a little worried, because this will probably be the similar condition of the kitchen. This place would probably get five stars from more people if they did a couple things: 1. Employ staff that seems enthusiastic about their job and makes the customers feel welcome. 2. Clean your damn bathrooms. 3. Invest in a sign out front that people can actually see from the street. 4. (This one probably doesn't matter) but I think the whole quarterback theme for a pizza place is really stupid. And the name is pretty stupid as well. This being said, I probably will return and bring some other people. And we will give it a second chance. Don't let me down Quarterback Sneak Club or whatever the hell you're called.

Might be better off stopping at subway. The pizza had an…read moreunusual "dirty dishwater" smell to it.

Went to their annual Thanksgiving buffet and was not disappointed. Besides the standard…read moreThanksgiving fare, they also offer a wonderful beef dish, and seafood as well! You can go up as many times as you like. (or can) I made three trips: one for each entree. There are very few restaurants in the area that offer this convenience and is also the most reasonable. My hats off to them for doing this for people that are no longer able to prepare such a large meal, or just simply too busy. See you next year! And I won't forget the tip next time.

This restaurant and event space is in a very old home from way back when. It is very New England…read morecozy and has a wonderful staff. We held my father's Celebration of Life dinner here following his service at Gilman in Putnam. The Debbies took great care of the arrangements and accommodated our party of just under 50 well. They had a buffet style setup and the food was very good. They had herbed chicken, stuffed shells and baked haddock for mains with sides like salad, green beans, and scalloped potatoes. The food and service were great and we would certainly recommend them to anyone. They can accommodate larger parties too in their main ballroom which is impressive.