This spot is a definite hit. The portion sizes are…read moreperfection, the flavor of the seafood boil as well as the fries were out of this world, and the decor was super cute and perfectly on theme! We also got drinks which I did not take a picture of, it was a frozen mango margarita and a passion fruit sunrise and both were just the right amount of alcohol and flavor. We went around mid day so the restaurant was not busy at all. All services provided were quick and efficient and we were in and out in about an hour and a half. I would definitely recommend this spot for any seafood lovers!

Came back here for my younger daughter's birthday. I ordered mozzarella sticks for the table and…read moregot their Cajun wings and fries which was consistently good as last time. My teenager daughter couldn't finish her seafood boil and gave the rest to my younger daughter... my teenager vomited in the bathroom, when we got home my younger daughter vomited a little and her cheeks were red and blotchy. My teenager was still sick in the morning. We believe it was my teenage daughter's boil that got them sick. I was happy the bartender accommodated my drink request. I asked for a blue Long Island but to tweak it with mango. after looking at the receipt I see the server changed twice for a blue Long Island and a Long Island with mango added. Which sucks because we really liked this place and I don't think we'll be back after this.

Service is great! Everyone is always so friendly! Love the vibe inside! Graffiti on the walls and a…read morevery chill atmosphere. They really cater to your own personal taste. We were 2 adults, and 2 kids. Food came out very fast! Everyone was happy with their meal. I went with the snow crab legs with corn and potato, with the special blend, spicy. It's delicious! That sauce is so so good! We love coming here. Can't wait for our next visit! The staff could not be nicer!

This is my go to seafood spot. They have a thing called a Lowcountry boil. It's about 30 bucks…read moresuper yummy comes with a good amount. I always order from here and they're inside of the restaurant is really nice too. It gets busy on weekends overall 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.

wish i could just talk about how great the food was but man did that service slap. the waiter joe…read morewas super friendly took care of us like we were family. you dont get that everywhere you go. food is 5/5 stars and service is 8.3/5 stars. def coming back this spot is great

Food and service was excellent and what I loved even more than the food and service was the fact…read morethat if someone at my table was not in the mood for hook and reel this restaurant is a dual restaurant with a KINYA and you could order from their menu ! My s/o ,my son , and I shared a Ocean Bliss , came with 2 lobster tails, 3 clusters , shrimp , and mussels with a mix of corn,noodles, broccoli, and potato's drenched in delicious garlic butter , my daughter decided she wanted tokontsu Ramen with chicken and a side of shrimp tempura , she's 6 so she was super happy she didn't have to settle for French fries and chicken tenders , we also ordered Veggie Gyoza and a side order of lemon Pepper wings, the service was so good , our server was so patient and prompt with taking our order and even delivery of it to our table making sure we were well taken care of our entire meal experience , 100% will be going back soon for a date night or lunch

This is the place to go to. The food is amazing, I got the Lucifer Wings and almost ended up eating…read morethe plate. Delicious. The staff is very welcoming and the ambiance is very up and jumpy. The music is played very loud, so if you don't like that then...RIP. My friend and I then got the Gumbo and Louisiana Shrimp and Grits, I couldn't get enough. It's delicious! Parking is a little tight but worth to go try it out!

Lisa E and I went to a local brewery at 4PM craving live music, only to be dissapointed. Seems the…read moreoriginal band backed out and the replacement was coming at 7PM. While enjoying our comped beers, scrolling through social media noted that Big Daddy's had the King Cobras playing at 630! We had previously enjoyed the band in the same setting over a year ago, and I was only this years old when I realized the harmonica player is from another favorite band, Blue Roots! Made a reservation and off we went. When we arrived, I noticed seating to the right of the bar that would give us pretty much a front row seat for the music. Lisa was hesitant because it was not truly in the dining room, but acquiesced. So glad we did because we ended up staying for 3 hours, enjoying both sets. We also got to hang with family members and friends of the band, which made for an extremely intimate and enjoyable evening. We both started with sazeracs, which had too much ice to make it the classic that it is. We shared the barbecue plate, some of the meats a hit, some a miss. Pulled pork and brisket a little too fatty even for me , and of the 4 ribs, 2 were meaty and 2 kind of forlorn! Next time will choose more carefully, as previously enjoyed a grits dish and Lisa a salad with grilled shrimp. After dinner, a generous pour of Wild Turkey 101, sipped while swept up in the sounds! Overall a fun evening, music and hospitality being the 5th star, food and drink a 3, so overall a 4 star evening. Definitely will return for this band!

I don't know what happened. The food used to be pretty good. I just ordered the fisherman's platter…read morefor me and my family and it was terrible. The food was hard and tasted like it was burnt. $90 for the three meals too, definitely not worth it.

Great staff, the food is great and the prices are extremely reasonable. There isn't a ton of…read more flavor in the cajun fries or poboys but the quality is all there just minus the spice. Super sweet staff! I'll definitely be going there again

Worst crab boil I have ever had in my life! As someone who has a grasp on culinary affectation AND…read moreknows Lowcountry cuisine on account of my upbringing... No. Being located in Connecticut versus New Orleans, Georgia, Florida or Maryland does not give you a hall pass to sell over-priced seafood that is not up to edible standards/fresh. No crab seasoning dusting AT ALL. Crab was freezer burned with grit on the shell. I got the special sauce + the hottest level. Red water. So diluted and devoid of flavor. The "boil" was literally the consistency of water. That's not a boil. They likely have pots of unseasoned water that they ladle in the bag post steaming. So bland, zero love and not at all authentic. Also-- small russet potatoes were not cleaned prior to being cooked whole and are rigid/raw in the center. Over-cooked shrimp. Boil base has ZERO flavor and likely just MSG + coloring. Disrespectful. Wrong potatoes, wrong process, wrong chef, wrong seasonings, aged crab, wrong everything. My meal was 'to go'. If dined in?! Absolutely not. Nope. I would have left it on the table! Trust me-- I'm calling my bank and if they want to FaceTime the food in the trash... fine by me. I can't eat this. There is dirt in the sauce and all of the elements because they did not clean the crab, shrimp + potatoes. There were two rotten potatoes in my bag and freezer burned snow crab clusters... disgusting. Hit "The Boil" in NYC, "Juicy Crab" in MD-- even "Hook & Reel" in Orange, CT. That's where you get real Cajun flavor profiles and actual spice! This restaurant has zero business serving seafood boils. Really, really subpar.

I recently celebrated a big birthday dinner with a group of 14 friends and family at this…read morerestaurant which has been special to us for over 13 years. Even though the name (Kawa) and menu have changed a bit over time, the heart of this place has never changed--and that's what keeps us coming back. One thing that truly stands out is that this is a family‑owned restaurant, and you can feel the care, pride, and love they put into their food and service. It adds a level of warmth and authenticity that you just don't get everywhere. Our group ordered a wide range of dishes, and not a single plate was left with food on it. Several guests tried the special fried rice, while one had the chicken fried rice. Everyone loved their meals so much that I even ordered an extra fried rice to take home. We also enjoyed a great selection of sushi, including a few rolls we had never tried before. Their sushi roll prices are the best in the area, yet the quality remains consistently excellent. The sashimi we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and did not disappoint. One guest ordered the noodles with shrimp and said it was the best they'd ever had. To top it off, the restaurant has a surprisingly wide variety of Asian beers at very reasonable prices. The beers we tried were a big hit with the group and paired perfectly with the food. The service was another highlight of the night. Our waiter was wonderful--attentive, friendly, patient, and on top of everything our large party needed. Managing a group of 14 isn't easy, but he handled it flawlessly and made us feel well cared for. My fiancé asked him a lot of questions on some of dishes and he was very knowledgeable. After more than a decade of visiting, this birthday dinner reminded me exactly why this place has remained one of our family favorites. Delicious food, great prices, warm service, and the heart of a family‑owned business that truly values what they do. Highly recommend for both special occasions and everyday meals. There is plenty of parking for a big party and lots of space inside. They were packed and it was 5 days before Christmas.

Wow, it was so delicious. I definitely recommend if you're looking to have a affordable seafood is…read morea place to go lobster fresh and delicious sauce. I have no idea how they made it so good we compare with other ones is definitely. I recommend to visit this place and try the food. All waiters is so nice polite and help you instant if I had this six stars this place is deserve it. I would definitely come back again. Thank you.

Food 5* Drinks (from Dillon) 5*…read moreCustomer Service well beyond 5* This is my 4th or 5th time here and everything from customer service to the food and drinks has been on point .

Sandra's Next Generation has been my absolute staple in the community for over three decades…read more Sandra Pittman has been cooking in this same location since 1989, and I've been eating here consistently since 1995. It is, without question, the best soul food in the state. I have no problem running down I-91 from Hartford just to get my food because the quality and taste are on a level that nobody else can touch. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this is a masterclass in authentic cooking. Sandra and her husband Miguel have been running this place for over 30 years, and that level of dedication shows in every single dish. The food has the kind of soul and precision that defines the elite dining scene in Connecticut. If you want the real deal--the standard that every other soul food spot is measured against--this is the only place to go. It's a class act that has stayed true to its roots for over 30 years.

The food was excellent but we went into sticker shock when it was time to pay up. We looked at the…read moreonline prices and EVERYTHING was substantially higher than the prices listed online. Shante's Plate was $3.50 more, extra fried pork chop was $1.00 more, plain deviled eggs were $2.50 more, dark meat chicken was $1 more. Our three meals came to $14 more than we were expecting based on the online posted prices, this is almost a whole meal and on a bill of what should've been about $70 total this is a 21% increase!! I know the price of food has gone up significantly lately, but clearly no one has updated the prices on their website. Bad business practice.....

The food was delicious ! I had the oceans treasure! It was great! My neice had the ribeye with a…read moresavory marinade! The service was great! Our waiter was excellent! It was clean and we loved the music..not loud just right!

Solid 3 stars. My…read morefiancé and I stopped in for lunch. We started with the calamari, which was pretty basic. We didn't find anything special about it that would make us want to order it again. Also, no tentacles...just rings. For my entree I chose a boil. For my boil I had scallops, head off shrimp, and black mussels in the cajun claws blend medium spice. It also came with corn and baby potatoes. My boil did not have any spice at all. It was quite mild. I was disappointed in this as I was really looking for that spice. There was no oomph! My fiancé said his lobster spaghetti was flavorless; no taste in the sauce at all. His meal also came with shrimp and scallops. The scallops were not whole, they were split in half. For drinks, he ordered "Bikini" which was supposed to be served in a pouch, which it was not. I had "Tropical." Drinks had decent flavor. Our waitress was attentive. We did agree that we'd return but definitely order something else.

The food is edible but did not taste fresh or flavorful. The pricing is quite expensive for the…read moreportions you are given and there is an upcharge for almost everything. There was only one server when I went and they doubled as the cashier, to go orders and waitress. The restaurant was not exactly the cleanest with a huge B score on the window and sticky ketchup dispenser. Gratuity is automatically included at 15% for under 4 people and 18% for over 4 people. My partner left with an upset stomach and did not finish there food, for that reason I would not return or recommend. Also there is no kids menu.

This is hands down the best of these places that I've been to. Love it here. Excellent service-…read morenever crowded- the food is fresh every time - go! Or place your order!!!