Came here on a beautiful spring Sunday around dinner time for a drink before dinner. Sitting on the…read morewaters edge is really fun. We were able to find a seat in the shade right away. I know it can get busy and sometimes they have live music which is fun. This isn't a fancy cocktail lounge, it's a fun place to come and grab a drink and enjoy the river. The prices aren't the best for cocktails but not the worst. I've had some of their food in the past and it's typical bar food. Nothing I crave but something to eat while drinking.

Be prepared to sweat your ass off but have a good time! I didn't try any food so this is strictly a…read morereview of vibe/drinks A must for boating season! This area is HUGE & you can't miss all those yellow umbrellas. There's a swap meet/marketplace inside, an indoorish bar area with a large bar with seats and a huge outdoor patio with a stage. The live music is what really brings in the crowd so get there at a reasonable time if you want to guarantee a spot. We stuck to ordering our drinks at the bar in order to walk around & hang out. The music was great with the band playing a lot of popular covers and they have a large alcohol selection so there's something for everyone. This place is a no frills establishment made for drinking on the water and enjoying yourself. I'll definitely be back

Do you love large breast? If so you need to visit Castelli's and have their fried chicken dinner…read more The breast they serve, are the largest I have ever seen and the accompanying pieces are impressive as well. Thick meaty thighs, curvaceous legs and wings that look as if the chicken has been pumping iron at the local gym. Big pieces, crispy flavorful coating and juicy meat. I primarily do carry-out and the quality of their take out is equally as good as when dining in the restaurant. Pick-up is smooth and fast, as they have a separate entrance and room for take-out. The staff is friendly and very professional. The service has that family owned business feel. If you're a fan of Onion Rings, I recommend enjoying an order as an appetizer. Their rings are super big and made in house. I do not like onion rings that come from a bag. When ordering my sides, I like mashed potatoes with white gravy. They also offer brown gravy, if that is your thing. My other side is always green beans. They make their green beans with bacon and onion. It reminds me of my momma's. With those two sides, it is a true Sunday Chicken Dinner on any day of the week. I've been coming to Castelli's my entire life. I started coming here as a child when it was called, Moonlight. Many of the locals still call it, Moonlight and no-one will correct them, because we all know where they are talking about. Service in the carry-out room is always speedy and friendly. So if you're a fan of fried chicken, I recommend ordering on-line for a pick-up. Or, treat yourself to a night out and dine in the restaurant. Remember to order the onion rings.

The best fried chicken in the area with a great menu Italian. This has an upscale ambiance with a…read moreseries of rooms from multiple expansions and upgrades. The service staff is experienced and professional. The tortellini soup is wonderful. Veal parmigiana and chicken cacciatore dishes are tasty. Big portions of food so you'll probably take a go box home. Nice main bar near entrance with an original second bar in bar one of dining rooms. Plentiful parking with easy access ramp for handicapped. Has a separate takeout room at rear of restaurant. Long-standing local favorite with well deserved reputation. Great for special occasions. Nice banquet room that is quite popular for sales presentations.

We had a surprise party at the Penalty Box and the service was extraordinary! The food was a big…read morehit and they kept it hot. The atmosphere was perfect for everyone to gather and visit and have fun. Thank you Penalty Box for a perfect evening!

I had to cross State lines to find a quality sports bar??? And even this time it wasn't one I was…read morelooking for? To be honest, I had no idea what I was doing in Alton, (probably considering trying Fast Eddie's, but as i drove right past it, I was like .. ehhh. So I stopped in one of the nearest plazas and thought about this axe throwing bar.. but I don't think I'm ready for that, at least not in the mood i was in from my previous disappointment. Then i realize there's a fast food court right by it.. but it's closed on Saturdays????? What? So i look down and just try my luck "nearby sports bar".. and you have read about my "luck with sports bars' right? Well, luck be told, there's one right here in this same plaza parking lot... (there was also a drive through coffee shop I should have tried but passed on.. maybe when i come back for the axe-throwing place?) Anyway , my sports bar luck so far, has been truly hit or miss, so the question was.. do i have a good experience and head home happy, or a bad experience and pray for an axe to take me out in the forehead (you know like you see in the cartoons!) So anyway, let's get to the rules of a sports bar: 1) TV screens on various sports right? World Cup on one Tv, College World Series on tv two, an HISTORIC Espn broadcast on tv 3, 24 hours of Lemans on TV 4, a MLB game on tv 5, and some Tv sports intrview on tv 6 .. and that was just in the main room. (and every tv high enough to where I could see from my chair/table). Check, i think we got sports covered! 2) Attention side items for adults and kids. Darts, check (Plastic board, but i can live with that). Pool Tables, check.. I think they even had a tabletop shuffleboard, (but i wasnt' about to interrupt the "birthday" party to see if I was right, a claw machine (I think?) and Pac-man standing video game (heck, they even got the perfect video game if you're only going to have 1). We've got category #2 well in hand! 3) DRINKS. You know my rule, If you serve me, you better have a speciality. Well, ironically the bartendress thought i meant soda.. Do I look like a soda and sugar water guy? (Okay, sometimes I do... ), but a quick correction adult beverage on it's way.. 4) FOOD.. This is where I always screw up my pocket book, cause I always seem to go bigger than I should have.. and I did it again! Potato filled poppers to start with *Drool worthy cheese sauce under it* and then .. Philly Cheesesteak Pockets with Waffle Fries. I really need a travelling companion so i can split things and feel like I'm not spending as much on myself 5) TREATMENT from the staff... If you had noticed in the Fox & Hounds I honestly felt like I was ignored by the staff. This time... just the opposite, and they did it right.. And yes, this is going to sound chauvenstic, but it's my review, right? Everytime one of the ladies came by to check on me (and they did so regulary so to those of you who got inattentive servers, maybe it was just a bad day), cause I was checked on by even my non-servers when they came by, it was with a smile, and a feeling like they were glad I was there.. And the ladies made me feel years younger just by using those key words, With a "dear", "darling", "babe" polite word thrown on pretty much every time they came by. So no aspirin for the axe-splitting-head-ache tonight... just a smile on my face and a very good time, and I think the same will be said for anybody (Family, solo, friends, party group) who finds themselves ... and I think you'll find yourself asking to be called for hooking or tripping or high-sticking or whatever it takes to end up... in the Penalty Box. (okay bad pun, but i hadn't worked any good ones in here yet!)

Surprisingly nice for an airport hotel restaurant. Nice vibe (there was live music in the bar area)…read moreand tasteful decor. Good menu choices (I had the Black and Blue Salad, but I heard the soup of the day also rocks!) The staff is friendly and accommodating.

The Mac n cheese was sooooo good!! The cheddar cheese combined with the creamy mixture was…read moreawesome! Mac n cheese is one of my favorite meals of all time and my addiction has gotten 10x bigger because of this. I 10/10 recommend this Mac n cheese it is so delicious!!!

RJ's is a true neighborhood dive bar. It's just down the street from all the refineries in…read moreHartford, so it caters to a true blue collar crowd. When a bar caters to a blue collar crowd, you know the drinks are going to be good and the food is going to be delicious comfort bar food. I discovered RJ's from a local monthly coupon magazine that is delivered in the mail. On my first visit, I glanced over the menu and then noticed a flier with daily specials for the month. By chance, the day I was visiting the special was 8 piece wings and fries. I was sold, especially because I got decide between breaded or naked. I prefer my wings naked, so that was a win. They offered four different sauces available. I asked the bartender which one she recommended and she suggested the one I was leaning towards - Sweet & Spicy. I'm a counter, I like to have the same amount of flats and drums. I favor drums, so I wasn't too disappointed when my order had 5 drums and 3 flats. The sauce lived up to its name, it had a nice tang and my fingers didn't get too sticky while eating. The fries were crinkle, which is my favorite right behind house-cut. They were super crispy and not overly salty. Wings for lunch is always a win for me. They didn't have much of a selection of craft beers and had no IPA's. So I enjoyed a, Blue Moon. The bartender was attentive, but not overly friendly. The staff looked at me as if I didn't belong. It was my first time, I am sure once I return, they'll be warmer. I'm learning as I adjust to my new hood, that the neighborhood places are truly neighborhood favorites. I did get a giggle that they sold Yankee Candles behind the bar. They also made me smile, by having hooks under the bar. The charms of a dive bar will always surprise.

Went there for lunch. Had the Italian beef. It had a good flavor but was too soupy for my liking…read more The onion rings were very good and would recommend them. We were a large group, they apologized up front as to a wait, but the food came out pretty quick. Overall I was not disappointed with the overal experience.

The "manager runs the good bar tenders off the owner don't stand up for his employees after the…read moremanager gets tons of complaints she don't get fired but someone that speaks up does!!!" Let's not forget the hairnets and gloves that aren't being worn while food handling!! I've only seen one person that works there was their hands. This review don't deserve stars

A regular stopping point while out birding along the rivers. Great burgers with fixings. Been…read moremeaning to get here earlier to try the breakfast selection, everything else I've had was always delicious. Fast and friendly service.

Great service. Fast and friendly. We ordered a pizza to go and it was very good. Plenty of…read moreparking and plenty of room inside. They have gaming slots as well.

The food here is very good I always get the double bacon cheeseburger with curly fries, they have a…read moregood variety of food for not a bad price either. The service is very good they always have good staff behind the counter and the ambiance is nice it's clean and I always feel welcome. I haven't tried the drinks but the food is great.

Went here with a friend. Ate at the bar which the service was good. My favorite was the corn…read morequesadilla so much so I've recently ordered it on door dash. The curry cauliflower was good. Overall great menu.