My friend and I came in here for lunch a few weeks ago. It was not very busy but it was a cute…read morelittle spot in town. They have a front seating area and a bar area. We ordered the beer flights and a glass of wine. Their signature cocktails are premade. The staff was friendly as assisting with our orders. The side of fries were so crunchy and good. I ordered the Ruben, which was absolutely delicious. The corned beef and rye combo was delicious. It is defiantly a nice spot to stop at for lunch with a friend in this little town.

Popped in for lunch on a Friday and enjoyed a beautiful salad with a side of foccacia bread. I also…read morehad a watermelon mint mocktail. Service was super friendly, too! A great pub vibe.

Such a cute spot! While there is a big bar, it felt like we were still serviced well table side…read more Waitress was great. Food was delicious. Oyster tacos are a MUST

Dinner and service were both excellent! The vibe is fairly loud but not so much that it intervings…read morewith a good experience

I love coming here! I try to get here at least one time during the summer to sit outside. I called…read morea few hours early to see if I could make a reservation. They were able to make one but couldn't guarantee to sit outside. When I got there they had a table ready outside, which was nice. My friend and I sat for a bit before were given water and menus. I was about to ask but our waitress came over and apologized for the delay. The food came out quickly and was really good! I look forward to going back!

I really like this place. I've been to the location in Avon, too. It's the type of place where the…read moreclassic pub foods are slightly elevated and any person in your party can find something they'll love. Much like my review of the Avon location, I love the apps. I enjoy the food. Service is terrific. The location and feel of Litchfield is way cooler as it's the old jail. Really really great spot. Can't miss. Just read the menu carefully. There's some interesting ingredients in typically classic recipes. For instance, there's truffle in the nachos. If that's not your thing (like it's not mine) don't make the mistake I did is lead with my love for nachos and huger and not read the fine print.

ORIGIN: Clubhouse Provisions opened in Fall 2022 as part of…read morean effort to revamp visitors' experience. (Thanks to Bill S., Litchfield-based CT Yelp Elite, for bringing the restaurant to mind through his informative review.) The revitalization effort was initiated by a couple -- Jill Farrarotti and Jonathan Philips. Farrarotti's family owned the site since 1955 and Philips has professional food service experience. LOCATION: The restaurant is located at the edge of Stonybrook Golf -- a nine hole public golf course set on a picturesque rural road. CONCEPT: Clubhouse Provisions serves modern American and Asian-inspired dishes in a public clubhouse setting. ATMOSPHERE: The clubhouse is modern and bright, with wraparound glass windows overlooking the golf course, cathedral ceiling, and light-colored painted wood paneled walls. SERVICE: Service is informative and friendly. FOOD: The Crispy Thai Calamari ($20) is worth a visit in itself, and is available during brunch (Sunday), lunch, and dinner service. There is a mix of baby spinach, thinly breaded, crispy Calamari, and chunks of mango and grapefruit veiled by an Asian dressing. It shares top place for best iteration of fried calamari I've experienced (the other is Rhode Island style at a RI restaurant). Pork Belly Bites ($21) makes for a good small plate to share when looking to enjoy a drink and a bite on the porch or at the bar. The Avocado Toast ($25), a popular brunch item prior to 2025 season, has been modified and in my mind has an overemphasis on vinegar flavor, delivered through balsamic drizzle and mound of pickled onions. TIPS: The restaurant is only open seasonally due to its relationship with golf course. The absence of sound-absorbing ceiling material makes the dining experience uncomfortably noisy when the dining room is full. The space is available for hosting events.

Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.

This is a very low key but upscale restaurant. Understated style with full bar and top notch…read morecuisine. Professional waitstaff provides quiet, competent service. We had the portobello egg sandwich and the Scottish salmon with an excellent French Sauvignon blanc. Both were delicious and not run of the mill fare. Expect to pay a little more for the quality you will enjoy. This is a destination restaurant.

The website claims that West Street Grill is "fine dining". That's far from the truth. It's a…read morebeat up old place where the food is ok. Skip the peasant bread - which is one slice of store bought bread with some cheese sauce on it. They should be embarrassed to charge $15 for that. Their signature pasta dish is a mishmash of ingredients smothered by red sauce. The 1/2 chicken and steak frites were good. The server was nice but it was not a "fine dining" experience by any definition.

While the restaurant itself is lovely, with several dining areas offering different décor and…read moreambiance, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive (special shoutout to Dana for her bubbly energy), the food left a lot to be desired. We didn't get a chance to photograph our meals, but previous reviews accurately capture the appearance of the shrimp scampi. Here's a quick breakdown of our experience: The clam chowder was extremely thick and overly salty. After just a few bites, we couldn't finish more than about a quarter of the bowl. The shrimp scampi featured a generous portion of shrimp, but the dish was overwhelmed by an excessive amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic. I've never added tomatoes to scampi. The lobster and "truffle mushroom" ravioli was the biggest disappointment. There was no discernible mushroom flavor - truffle or otherwise. The ravioli was served in a light cream sauce but, once again, with an overwhelming amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic which was suspiciously the same chopped version on the scampi. The filling contained very little lobster, and the tomatoes (which tasted more like sun-dried tomatoes) dominated every bite. We enjoy both tomatoes and garlic, but their heavy use completely overpowered these dishes. Even more surprising, neither ingredient is highlighted in the menu description (see menu photos), making the dishes quite different from what we expected. We'd consider returning for fries and a beer in the bar area, but we wouldn't order entrees here.

What a lovely mid-week adventure! Great parking and easy access in. Didn't explore the entire space…read morebut they do have a cozy bar room and bright modern dining area with well spaced tables. I had bumping into other guests. Looked like they also have sheltered outdoor seating. Menu is a good size with excellent selections of apps and meals of different sizes. HAD to have the Heather Martini and the poutine! Burger was perfect and so were the fries. Staff was friendly and chatty and very polite and gracious. Two thumbs up. So enjoyed my experience I forgot pics.

Great dining experience! Attentive server, busy but not overly noisy, and excellent food. We had…read morethe cheese plate and small size pea agnolotti to start, followed by the duck and steak dishes and each was stupendous. There was a nice variety of cocktails and mocktails. Ended the night with some raspberry ice cream and left happy!

I really wanted to love Arethusa al Tavolo. We chose it for my wife's birthday, hoping for a…read morespecial fine-dining experience in a lovely setting. Unfortunately, the evening became a three-hour waiting game. We were seated promptly, ordered drinks and were off to a nice start. Then everything stalled. Our starters took nearly an hour, and our main courses arrived almost two hours after we sat down. We were patient at first, but eventually the relaxed pace simply became frustrating... more bread, another glass of wine and still no food. When it finally arrived, the food was delicious. The duck dumplings, onion tart, crusted lamb loin and corn agnolotti were all beautifully prepared. Michelle also did a great job on the service side, but the kitchen was painfully slow. What disappointed us most was the lack of hospitality. There was no meaningful apology, acknowledgment or real effort to make things right... and we were charged for everything. More bread and a pint of ice cream didn't address the situation. We left impressed by the food but deeply dissatisfied with the overall experience. The prices reflect a fine-dining restaurant, but the service and hospitality did not come close. At this level, excellent food isn't enough. Fine-dining prices demand a fine-dining experience... and this simply wasn't one.

It is good to see an establishment doing well , we have seen so many come and go . But Joe's is…read morehere to stay! I love that we now have a location in town . I have heard great things about Ordinary Joe's especially those wings and their multiple flavor options. Our server Lindsay was and is awesome every time we have been there. We were there for the wings of course , decided to go with the smoked butter bbq which is dry rub, man these were so so so good! Tried honey medium , bomb! Of course mild is always a good go to , and the honey bbq. Allllll so very delicious!!!! Now that I know they are so close I am excited to try the other flavors. I also tried a beer called awkward hug out of kent falls , soooo good and cute art on the can ! I appreciate the staff that takes care me while I am there ! Clean facility ! See you soon!

I may be the luckiest O Joe's fan on the planet. I live in Watertown, home of the original…read morelocation, and travel within Torrington multiple times a week for family. First visit to the O Joe's North location - understanding I/we love the original. It exceeded every possible expectation. Food is terrific - has the same standard as Watertown, but our wings were cooked even better. Fresh, hot, crispy, juicy. Definitely the best Ordinary Joe's wings we've had (and we have a lot of them, often). The food options are clearly rooted in the original concept. However, there are some more/different options here. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. I look forward to investigating further. Our server, Vanessa, earned 25 stars on her own. She was attentive, personable, yet worked quickly and accurately - manning a full bar and dining room simultaneously - while making us feel like we were the only ones in the joint. Manager/(Owner?) Paul was terrific as well. Stepped in to ensure all tables had what they needed, were clean, and everyone happy. It was truly noticeable that customer service is a priority for the team. Building is new/redone/beautiful. Similar, iconic O Joe's feel and decorating - yes, the gridiron is painted on the ceiling. Just a great space. Great vibe. Eat-off-the-floor clean. Simply can't wait to go back. And, again, I am so lucky to have proximity to both locations. **Just one note for families who may go with children or teenage boys (like me)... The service is so great, no one at the table will have an empty glass for long... that's a really positive thing. But, fair warning, soft drink refills are NOT free (nor should they be, frankly). However, with an 18 and 16 yr old in my party...those Cokes accumulate quickly.

We dined at Winvian Farm last night, and it was fabulous. Cocktails on the patio as the sun went…read moredown, followed by a delicious four-course dinner upstairs, were the perfect finale to an incredible summer in Litchfield County. We enjoyed our meal in one of the side dining rooms, which felt both cozy and bright. The staff was warm and hospitable, the pacing was perfect, and the beautifully manicured grounds added to the entire experience. It was a truly memorable evening...and a superb celebration of life.

We fin ally got around for our second visit here, and it was a dazzler! We enjoyed a five-star…read moreexperience in every way and couldn't come away without letting others know. We dined with a small party in a private room, warm and comfy, and boasting elegant, polished service from a sharp and friendly team of servers. Excellent. For Easter, we were given a prix fixe menu ($150 per) that provided some fine choices among appetizers, entrees and desserts. The appetizers included octopus, quail and some super tasty (and NOT overcooked) seared tuna. Delicious. The entrees included duck and chicken but all of us deferred to the tenderloin which was perfectly cooked to our preference, tender and ... well, just what we wanted. Add in the desserts and the drinks -- lots of specialty beverages. all on the pricey side -- and we were totally satisfied. Not a complaint in the group. Winvian is very private, You can't just stroll in. Reservations are necessary, and you'll need to get buzzed in. Once there, however, the well-trained staff provide first-class treatment, thoughtful and never obtrusive. It is a grand experience -- but it is expensive. Definitely for special occasions.

We really believe West Shore Seafood has taken some big steps upward. This spring and summer we've…read moreenjoyed some very tasty foods, dishes prepared and served with a consistency that we felt had been lacking a bit over the last year or two. For us, the "star" dish is shrimp and grits, in large part because these folks know how to prepare cheesy grits. They are cooked just right, not dry, not runny, very flavorful, and supporting a bed of big, yummy fried shrimp with a sprinkling of spinach on top. An excellent dish! But, so are the fish and chips, the French fries (they cook 'em crispy they way we prefer), and ... well, we haven't been disappointed at all. The young servers are friendly, the bar offers up some good, sweet treats, and the seating is under a well-protected tent outdoors and indoors since they are now a year-round operation. We think the prices are fair given the quality of food and the overall dining experience, which we'd label casual, or perhaps informal. Please note the parking area can get very crowded especially on weekends, so be prepared.

The food here has become increasingly subpar unfortunately. It seems there's little care into…read morecreating a lovely dish or experience. The lack of seasoning in everything is concerning. Everything is incredibly oily. The clam chowder was congealed, reminiscent of what comes in a can. I can't imagine that's made fresh. The only thing we feel comfortable ordering is the fried foods because those are hard to screw up, but also just too expensive for what you get.