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    4.9 (36 reviews)
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    House made corn beef hash and eggs! Yum!
    Adam L.

    Great Breakfast lunch spot by marina in Chester. Amazing truffle fries, sandwiches, baked goods and more. Gonna be part of my morning walk when I visit Chester from now on!

    Cute little entrance
    Carolyn H.

    Asked a guy on our impromptu ferry ride where to get a good sandwich and he said, "follow me!" That's how we met Richard and Mario, the charming (with just the right amount of salty humor) pair who own this joint. The fries were piping hot and perfectly salted, the caprese panini had just the right amount of pesto, and the toffee chocolate chip cookie? To die for. They not only make the cookies from scratch... the toffee is homemade too. We're stuffed and happy. A great find before our drive back to NYC. p.s. thanks for the tip, Bob!

    BYO breakfast sandwich with corned beef hash, egg, spinach and tomato

    We are staying in East Haddam for a wedding. Did lots of research on all the best places to eat while in the area. I must say, we were pretty disappointed, UNTIL FINDING THIS AMAZING PLACE!!!! We are going to rearrange our itinerary so that we can go back here. Everything from the owner Richard to the ambience to the food is an experience you must have when you are in this area. The place was filled with locals, that's how you know it's the best!

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    I had the falafel wrap with a side of hummus. The food was great. Others in my party had smash burgers. Everyone was happy.

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    Hope you come back to try our breakfast and baked goods sometime.

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    Thanks for coming in! We hope you come try lunch sometime.

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    Great food, eclectic ambiance, cool location at harbor. Counter service very effective and pleasant with swift food delivery to table.

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    So glad you liked it Barbara. Hope to see you again.

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    10 months ago

    Great food! Outdoor picnic tables were perfect on a late September morning. Can't believe we took so long to visit this spot. We'll be back.

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    Thanks Jordan, can’t wait for your return!

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    Nice people, delicious homemade food, laid back Marina location in the sleepy, charming CT town of Chester. Go for it!

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    So glad you found us

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    2 years ago

    It's really nice place on the river down my the river. The have hash and eggs and everything.

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    11 months ago

    excellent customer service, food and atmosphere! dirt bombs are amazing, and my breakfast wrap was perfect.

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    Ate lunch here the other day. Fantastic burgers and the best fries around. Lots of home made breakfast goodies. We'll definitely be back!!

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    2 years ago

    Handcrafted and luscious. Enjoyed it much for a quick brunch and some outside, marina ambiance.

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    Thank you. Hoping we can make it a 5 star visit next time.

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    I love the atmosphere food is decent I hate the fact that your kitchen closes like an hour before…read moreyou close. If your kitchen is going to close an hour before you close just say that's when you close.

    This small tavern, located in a barn, was right along our 'avoid highways' route. The building is…read moreset back from the road with a large gravel parking lot. They have a good amount of outdoor seating to the right of the entrance. Inside is a small bar with about eight seats (didn't count) and several high tops. There is also a loft with more seating overhead. We walked up a few steps to enter the building from the parking lot. I'm not sure if the side entrance also has steps so if you have mobility needs, call ahead to check. We sat at the bar and as it was a hot day, I asked for a water before ordering a drink. The water was refilled several times during our visit without my needing to ask. I really appreciate that! The bartender seems to be the owner from the way he was talking and let us know they have live music two night a week plus some nights they offer a special menu like Prime rib night or dogs eat free night. Yes, besides the kids menu, they have a menu for your pup. The interior is very much a barn, with lots of fun, metal signs and train memorabilia all around. Two TV's were on in the front corners of the room so you may be able to watch your game (golf the day we went) but it's not really set up as a sports bar. There is one fair sized restroom for everyone that is clean and locks with a hook and eye latch. They have a good size drinks menu which includes a variety of cocktails, a selection of draft and bottled beers and wine. The bar has quite a collection of whiskeys and tequila's. A separate menu is available for their pub fare foods. The menu is very well crafted. Lots of chicken options, sandwiches and wraps, burgers, hotdogs and salads. My SO got the spicy chicken sandwich. When asked, our bartender let him know it was spicy, but not too spicy and they have hot sauce behind the bar if he wants more heat. Which of course he did. He enjoyed the sandwich; crispy chicken, tasty sauce, fresh veg and bread. Messy to hold, after using several napkins he finished it off w/his knife and fork. Table ware set on the bar after ordering is in small paper sacks. I went for a burger. The patty is quite large, cooked to order and juicy. Fresh veg on there, soft bread and tasty. I enjoyed this burger and it was large enough I almost couldn't finish it. I opted for a side salad (for an up charge) instead of fries. The salad is a good sized side, the veg were fresh and the dressing is on the side. I did try the fries that came with the chicken sandwich and those are really good fries. Fresh potato, crispy outside, fluffy inside, salted. Really good. This was an excellent stop. Chatted with some friendly locals and the barkeep. Had a beverage. Grabbed a tasty sandwich. We left stuffed and happy. What more could you ask.

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    Great ambiance as you walk in by the waterfall. Three rooms depending upon the vibe you're looking…read morefor; dressy dining area, casual bar, or cozy informal den. We chose the latter in a corner window right by the falls. The service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived, to helping us find our seat, to our server helping us with the menu, to the manager coming over and talking with us to make sure everything was ok. I liked how the server first checked to see if we had any time restraints along with food allergies, etc. Speaking of the food. We started with the clam chowder and scallops. The chowder was the best I've ever had. Plenty of meat and seasoned perfectly. The scallops were amazing. The manager later told us that the scallops were the only thing that had been on the menu since day one. They tried to rotate them off once and the people went nuts. We moved on to the duck and salmon. Both were delicious. Sides were perfect as well. I'd love to write about dessert, but unfortunately, we were stuffed. They looked good, but that will have to wait until next time.

    I give it one star as we have gone here around a total of four or five times. Each is terrible for…read moreone reason or other. We would not have returned except for a gift certificate. This time, the waiters are very poorly trained not that I need perfect service For instance just when you are almost done with your soup do they come with pepper which I would have wanted from the start. They went to remove my drink when I had 3/4 inch left. My wife's risotto was really dry and overall tasteless. My burger as I was afraid to order seafood as they really messed that up in the past was soggy and really foul tasting. Not sure how you can ever mess up a burger. The location overlooking the river is nice, so many more better places around.

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    It's a Friday night and we're meeting up with some friends! One of them suggested Marker 37 for a…read morevariety of reasons and today, we're going to find out why! Here's how things went for me during my visit. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the Connecticut River in Chester, CT connected to its own marina is this gem. Reservations are recommended especially in the summertime since THIS is the place where you wanna be. We were here in early April so things hadn't quite picked up, but at least the snow was gone and we didn't need to wear super heavy coats. The parking lot is massive so if it's busy you'll be walking for a minute before you get to the door. But once inside it's pretty modern, chill and relaxed. The decor isn't over-the-top. Everything is straight-edged and just... almost minimalistic. However, we sat in the patio area that was certainly heated so we could see the view of the water while the sun set. It was a wide-open setting and I'm very glad the restaurant didn't smash too many tables and chairs in there. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues throughout dinner. It was fairly slow so I didn't expect any hold-ups. Food/Drinks: I started off with an old-fashioned which was fine. Nothing crazy. Next up was a New England clam chowder which is perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Textures were good and so were the seasonings. Spot-on. For dinner I went with their Prime Rib! It came out perfectly medium-rare with a side of fingerling potatoes, grilled squash, au jus and horseradish sauce. It was good. Just... kinda not exciting. :-/ Maybe I should've gone the seafood route since we were on the water. But no matter. Value: Not too crazy here. It's a nice restaurant, but prices aren't out of control. You can totally come here to chill, have a drink and an app or a full-on family dinner and not be upset at the final bill. In conclusion I liked it here, just not enough to want to drive all the way out here again. Would I come back? Sure, if I were invited by friends and stuff, but I highly encourage you reading this to pay this place a visit and enjoy the views! Thank you for reading.

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    We had the best brunch at Landing & Main today. The folks who owned The Wethersfield Diner come in…read moreevery Sunday to offer an amazing fresh brunch from 9 am - 1 pm. There were so many options...a French toast bake with warm syrup, warm apples in syrup, or sugar free syrup. Fresh made biscuits with gravy, or you could opt for the fresh homemade blueberry or strawberry jams, as I did!!! Breakfast standards like scrambled eggs, ham, bacon and sausage, and some of the best breakfast potatoes you'll ever have!! There was also a yogurt and oatmeal station with tons of toppings, fresh made granola, and the best triple clotted yogurt I've ever had! Don't let me forget the mini quiches, salads, or amazing dessert table with fresh baked desserts, as well as croissants, bagels, and mini muffins. This week they also had made to order corned beef hash made by Brian O'Rourke from the old (now closed) O'Rourke's Diner in Middletown. It was so good and even better than I remembered!! Brunch is $22.95 per person for all you can eat, and included coffee, tea, and juice. Cocktails are available for an extra charge. Service was warm and welcoming and the dining room was lovely! There is space to accommodate groups of any size. Do yourself a favor and check this brunch out as soon as you can! It rivals the best brunches along the shoreline.

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