I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. We arrived late, and sometimes when you get to…read morea restaurant near closing or later in the evening, the food can feel rushed or lack the usual attention to detail but that was definitely not the case here. The service was excellent from start to finish. We sat near the bar area on a Friday night, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The drinks were also well-made and enjoyable. My friends ordered the salmon dinner and the fried rice, and both dishes received rave reviews. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared. As the evening progressed, the ambiance shifted into more of a club-like scene around 9:30-10:00 PM, which added a fun energy to the night. Overall, great food, great drinks, and great service. I would definitely return and recommend it to others looking for a night out.

First time Food 10/10…read moreAtmosphere 10/10 Waiter was the sweetest ever and very helpful They will be seeing me again

The good, great band line up. Fun outdoor games. The food is fantastic. The bad, you will wait at…read moreleast an hour for your food. And you will wait even longer for mixed drinks that suck. I couldn't even drink my Long Island ice tea. The bartenders have no idea what they are doing. Long Island ice tea is SUPPOSED to have a splash of sour mix AND a splash of Coke. The drink was mostly sour mix. If I ever go back I will be sure to bring some nips.

Tried again, not bad but not great…read more It's been a while since I tried this place. Decided to come by during a random weekend lunch to give their food another try. Server was friendly and very casual. I asked for her recommendation and was told their grilled chicken sandwich was pretty good. Strange given they use to be really proud in their bbq, but trusted the server and got the west coast chicken sandwich and swapped the bun for a lettuce wrap. Also got the tumbleweeds with a side of spicy aoli to dip in. The food came out after a little bit of a wait, but not too long. Took pics and dug in. The tumbleweeds were cooked well but really lacked in any flavor beyond crispy breading. It really needed a dipping sauce to give it any real flavor. The spicy aoli had a little zip to it and helped though. The chicken was seasoned well but overcooked. The Swiss cheese didn't really add much so I scraped it off. Bacon wasn't crispy, was welded to the Swiss cheese so I just scraped it off with the cheese. The heirloom tomatoes and pickled red onions were very good. Lightly salted and sweet tomatoes and briny sweet onions really complimented the chicken and were welcome additions. Avocado was okay, fresh and presented well. The food wasn't bad, but it did have some stumbles. It's a great venue space, one of the few country bars in the state and is decked out well to be the primo spot for county. It's not a great restaurant, but it's serviceable food and a nice staff. If it can really sell the events and nail those, then the food can be simpler and still do well. For now though, it's okay.

I love Lilly's Soul Food! They always have great variety and even their standard offerings are…read morealways tasty. Service is very good and I appreciate the family vibe.

Great food and service. Great variety. Timely service. Atmosphere very comfortable. Clean place.read more

J Rego's is an absolute gem to have in the neighborhood! Great food, people, & prices -- this…read morefamily-owned restaurant has been our go-to date night spot since they opened. Where do I start?! One thing I love about J Rego's is the quality of their menu; meals are always unique and truly make J Rego's stand FAR apart from other food spots in this part of CT. Yes, they offer the very best of your favorite restaurant classics, but they also add high-end, high-quality options that you cannot find anywhere else in the area. They do weekly specials (check their Instagram or call!) that always blow my mind. I literally stalk their social media each week waiting for their new options! Having J Rego's so close to home is a hazard for my self control!! And the Espresso Martinis?! Don't get me started! Delicious, high-class, and absolutely addicting. One VERY notable details about J Rego's: -- They have a FANTASTIC outdoor dining area. We enjoy it frequently in the summer, and they also set up a tent & space heaters for the colder months. Check their IG for live music on the weekends! Today, I sent my parents to J Rego's for a lunch date. They were BLOWN AWAY! It was definitely a home run recommendation. J Rego's -- thank you for being here and doing what you do! You make our community a better place & we love you for it.

Tried again, great service but okay food…read more Decided to try them again. They had a brunch menu so I was intrigued to try some French toast. Was very quiet when I went there. Was seated at the bar, where the bartender was prepping for the days service. Asked for his recommendation and he said the burger was really good. Asked for a brunch menu and was told the brunch menu was their lunch menu. Later in the meal, the waitress informed the bartender that the brunch menu was delayed again because the person who developed it was out. So I was too early to get actual brunch. I got an orange juice and a burger with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and pepper jack cheese. Food came out in a reasonable timeframe. Took pics and dug in. As a burger, it was okay but wasn't executed correctly. The burger was a chunky grind of beef chuck, which was unseasoned. The bun was toasted but was just starting to go stale. So the edges were spongy and a tougher chew. The fries were lackluster. Standard bagged fries, limp and not very crispy. Their orange juice is also weirdly out of a can. The price of the burger with add ons and an orange juice was 24 dollars . I'm fine with this price so long as the quality can justify it. But it's missing the execution to justify the price. Everything needs to be dressed or seasoned even if it's just lightly. A tiny bit of salt to a tomato can make the difference between a watery slippery mess to a fruity, savory compliment to the meaty burger. I would also be remiss to ask if they could vary the grind of their meat to a mix of chuck, short rib, and brisket? Or add flavorings to their meat mix to help get more than just straight up ground beef. The bartender was very good about checking in and helping where he could. He saved the experience, but there was little he could do to fix the meal. It's probably a great place to drink, and if you're drunk you won't care about the food as much. So I'll say it's a great bar but not so great food. Go to drink, not to eat

If you're in Hartford looking for the real deal soul food, don't let the neighborhood fool you--Hot…read morePots has the best soul food sides in the city, period. This isn't Lilly's or any of the other "soul food" spots people usually talk about; this is the closest you're going to get to the quality and taste of Sandra's in New Haven. While I can't speak to their proteins, their sides are a masterclass in flavor and soul. My pro move is simple: grab a 20-piece suicide wings from Paul's Ranch House just down the block and pair them with the sides of your choice from here. Dinner is served. It's a fast-food environment, not fine dining, but the taste is elite and fits the budget perfectly. If you want authentic sides that actually hit the mark, this is a mandatory stop.

One of my favorite soul food spots. My favorites are the fried shrimp and fried salmon with mango…read morehabanero. The protein is made to order so it always comes out hot and crunchy. For sides I like the yellow rice, Mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. Sides can be hit or miss. Service is good but depending on the day and time, there's usually a long wait. Again, the protein is made to order so it can take a while if it's busy. I've waited 2 hours before. And even if you do call ahead, they probably won't answer. They're at a new location which has more space but there's no seating available (not a problem). Cashiers have always been friendly.

My friend and I came her on a week day with a dog. We sat on the massive patio and were immediately…read morebrought water, for ourselves and the pup. Plenty of diners enjoying dinner around us. The patio is able to accommodate multiple larger parties. The cocktails were refreshing and came out quickly. We split the hummus platter and sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious! The pita was soft and warm, the perfect vessel for both types of hummus.

I love going here on a breezy summer afternoon and eating outside. It's a limited menu but has…read moreenough choices, and the food and service are always good.

Went for lunch and unfortunately they were understaffed. Took a little while to get help, but all…read morethings considered they were as attentive as they could be. The food took a while to come out as well. It was decent, not the greatest cheese steak I've had but certainly good. Their other menu options looked good as well, lots of different options. For a "bar" I would say they are pretty good. The all wood interior is a cool vibe and I'm sure at night with a live band this place would be great.

I love the local places to eat, but this one was a bust today. Maybe it was just too early as I got…read morethere right after they opened. Ordered the French onion soup and the barbecue wings. Both were marginal at best. The French onion was lukewarm and the wings were dry almost like they were left from last night and just reheated. Looks like a nice little pub area and the waitress was nice. I have wings in my fridge that were fresher. Doubtful of a return visit.

14 years since our last visit. My wife said, "C'mon, let's go there for Mother's Day." I gave her…read morethe same look you'd give someone suggesting that hospital cafeteria meatloaf was haute cuisine and said, "If this is really what you want... just remember the last time." And honestly? Credit where it's due: this place may be the single most consistent restaurant in existence. Fourteen years later, nothing significant has changed. The food remains perfectly competent in the most uninspired way possible, a masterclass in culinary mediocrity. Portions are generous, though the prices still suggest ambitions the kitchen never quite fulfills. In the end, we left exactly as we did 14 years ago: neither disappointed nor impressed. Just aggressively, spectacularly, and completely whelmed.

Great service! Food was delicious and fresh; area was clean and very enjoyable! Ill def come back…read more:)