Portion sizes are huge, but i just polished off a Bandeja Paisa that could have fed 3…read more Flavor was excellent, service friendly. This easily has to be the best Colombian food I've had around CT. Would return.

I've been to Parchados en la Fonda twice now, and both visits were a great experience. Even on a…read morebusy weekend, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks came out surprisingly fast. On my first visit, I ordered the Parchados Churrasco, served with white rice, Yukon potatoes, guacamole, house salad, and chimichurri sauce, everything was flavorful and well balanced. This time around, I decided to switch it up and tried the Tamal Tolimense (Toli-Paisa). I didn't see it on the menu, but I had spotted it on their Instagram, and they were happy to make it for me. The Tamal Tolimense was a very generous portion. It's a traditional Colombian dish from the Tolima region, wrapped in banana leaves and filled with masa, rice, chicken, pork, vegetables, and egg. The filling was hearty and satisfying, but the masa itself was a bit bland and could have used more salt. We also shared the Parchados Picada (Meat Lovers) for two ($39.80), which came with steak, pork and chicken strips, fried pork belly, pork ribs, sausage, blood sausage, tiny yellow potatoes, arepitas, tomatoes, and ripe plantains. The portions were excellent and definitely worth sharing. For appetizers, we ordered the Canasta de Plátano (stuffed plantain cups with steak, chicken, and shrimp) and the Alitas de Pollo (6 wings with fries) Both were solid choices, though I wasn't a fan of the Mango sauce, I think a mango habanero hot sauce option would have been better. To drink we had spicy margaritas and a round of pomegranate Long Island iced teas, which were strong, flavorful, and well made. The ambiance is another highlight, the space has a great aesthetic, the food is always nicely presented, and the music was on point, with a mix of classic salsa and modern artist such as Bad Bunny. Parking can be tricky on the street, but they do have a parking lot nearby if needed.

Came here for dinner on Friday. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive,…read morecozy, and warm atmosphere! The place was busy the whole time we were there, so I highly recommend making a reservation. Amazing service and delicious soup! We dined on the outdoor patio. The food was fresh and came out fast. However, my only complaint is that they could have taken better precautions when preparing my gluten free pasta dish as it contained some cheese with dairy. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu offers a variety of choices, including options that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free.

I love the Salmon Nicoise! Always delicious! I appreciate the friendly greeting when the server…read morearrives to take my order!

Food, Drinks, Service and Ambiance.... always tremendous. Do yourself a favor and make a resy...read more

Thanks Yelp for once again leading me to a great restaurant. I absolutely loved my meal here; so…read moremuch that I was tempted to return the next night. I ordered a meal to go and because the restaurant was busy I had to wait 45 minutes but that is to be expected. I ordered the sea bass which was served over sautéed spinach and typically white beans however I didn't want the beans. The gal kindly asked me what I wanted instead so I opted for risotto. It was fantastic. A great combo that they should always put together. The sauce was so delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and a nice size portion too. In my take out bag they included a very generous serving of fresh bread and garlic olive oil. (I mean actual cloves of garlic in container of oil!). If you live here you must give this place a try.

We had a great luncheon at Ritrovo Monday. The Olde Ripton Garden Club was Celebrating our 50th…read moreAnniversary. Great food,excellent service,amazing staff. Thank you Jamie and Antonio! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone !!

Obsessed. Seafood…read moresalad a+ Halibut a+ Ambiance a+ Gustavo our cutie pie brazilian waiter a++++ I kind of hope it stays this special.And doesn't get ruined by morons. Only come if youre classy and can keep it that way.

We had a scheduled post graduation dinner after my daughter's graduation from SHU (Sacred Heart…read moreUniversity), and we really had a great experience. My ex-wife, friend, and daughter's mother had pre-arranged the event, but they held up their end of the deal. The location really has the a wonderful ambiance (at least for our purposes). The chef, kitchen, wait and bar staff were great-highly accommodating., If we had anything negative to say, it would be that they ran out of many of the most popular desserts by the time we were read, but what they were able to offer was excellent. Highly recommend-especially for a large party event.

I ordered a whole roasted chicken, which is not on the menu. Instead, I ordered some other food,…read moreincluding eggs, bacon, sausage, and the fish of the day. Oh, and a glass of soda pop. The service was excellent. They explained that the menu I was ordering from was from another restaurant. Admittedly, it was. We all had a good laugh and the wait staff apologized profusely, saying they had no idea how that other restaurant's menu was handed to me. We had an even heartier laugh when I told them I brought it. Let me say this about the ambiance. It's just a fun place to be. The sights and the sounds are marvelous. The wonderfully potent and ever present odor of fish reminds me of the Fulton fish market on a humid, blazing hot summer day in New York City. To the people of the Boathouse, god bless. Your establishment is truly a place to Live, Laugh, Love!!!'

I had an excellent experience at South Bay in Fairfield! The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming,…read moremaking it the perfect place for a night out. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and every dish exceeded my expectations. The drinks were expertly made, and the service was outstanding--our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

Very bad first impression! Wife and I went in hoping for dinner at a very nice new spot and were…read moregreeted very awkwardly! We decided maybe just a drink at the bar, we ordered two drinks, very flat, no carbonation in the drinks at all, wife's soda had not one bubble in it, my beer had no foam or bubbles at all (extremely flat). Not to mention the stemware was very poor, glasses were very small, very basic, and did not make for a want to be "chic" bar vibe. When paying, placed card down and asked for change for tip- (worked in food industry in the past, always better to tip cash). Bar tender looked at it, and decided to make 4 other drinks first as my wife and I sat there with empty glasses waiting to leave. For a bill under 14 and change, asked for change for a 10, was going to tip $4 and given back two fives, granted it's only $1 but the service and everything did not grant a 29% tip sorry! Would have loved to have tried the food, but as an empty restaurant, on a hopping Thursday night, was very put off on the first impression.

Omanel has been a staple in our community for as long as I can remember. One of my family's…read morefavorite restaurant and a part of many of our celebrations.

Wanted to try something new! My first Portugese restaurant. I love how they have a bar, restaurant,…read moreand venue. All together but separate. We started with a red Portugese wine. It was so tasty and they gave a great pour! For my entree, I ordered the Peito de frango mocombique - which is chicken breast served in a spicy sauce. The sides were rice and French fries. The chicken was not spicy at all, but it was moist and very flavorful. The ff and rice were really good, too. Would definitely order this dish again. My friend ordered the bacalhau a bras - which is COD fish Braz style. It was chopped up and served with egg and sautéed onions. It was tasty! Could have used more seasoning or salt. But she did enjoy it! The restaurant itself is beautiful and calm. The server was great! We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.

Another great meal at The Smithy! We came here tonight for Father's Day and the surf & turf,…read morelobster bisque, rib eye and salad bar were fantastic. RJ our waiter was a delight. Thanks for a great night!

Food and service was amazing! Great salad bar too! Great place for special occasion or a date night!read more