Came here now, four times with my daughter. We love this place. We love Dave who is always there to…read moregreet us and usually wait on us as well. We always enjoy the space as it used to be a bank in the 1800's. The safe is literally #1 and is still standing and storing the wine. The food has been consistently good. I haven't had a bad meal yet. They are large portions, so if you're like me, you're definitely having leftovers.

Mike (the owner) has a real love for the restaurant, its history & its customers. The servers were…read moreterrific, as was the food! I'm from out of state but would go back in a second. Highly recommend this place.

From the time me and My Disable Husband arrived there. So we went in. The staff were so…read morewelcoming. We ask if we could sit out side. They said yes.Now this is the frist time I was able to get him out. So it was very important day. Due to his health. So we sat out side right next to the water. Our water came right out. ( Stafon ) we order and the food came out. We had the chips chicken sandwich and Nachos. The Both we very good. Then when we were done. And I went in to pay.I meet the owner. VERY NICE .I pay then he walk me back to my car and help me get my husband back in the car and HE Put My Husband wheelchair in The Back of the car for me. It 75 lbs. SO YEA WE WILL GOOD BACK. GREAT PLACE. 10 OUT OF 10.

We wanted to try someplace new and this was a solid choice. We started with apps. Coconut shrimp…read morewas homemade, tasty, sauce was excellent. You could actually taste the shrimp. "Chicken tenders" was actually chicken cutlets. Maybe consider describing them better. A little overcooked/dry, but I appreciated they were homemade. Burger was good, preformed patty, cooked correctly. My partner got some type of seafood dish, said the swordfish was so delicious it didn't even need the sauce. The view was excellent outside! Bar service was a little slow, as it was busy on a week night. Server was great.

Ordered delivery because I was exhausted and feeling lazy. I…read morepicked the steak sandwich and the street corn dip. Both arrived nice and warm and well packaged. Both food items were fantastic. Based on my experience ( this is my second) i would recommend it.

I love their happy hour!! Such a great selection on their happy hour menu and $5 drinks! We love…read moregoing when the weather is nice so we can sit outside on their patio along the river.

Our waitress Larinda was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome…read morefrom the moment we sat down. She checked on us at just the right times without ever being intrusive and made sure everything we needed was taken care of. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness really stood out and made our dining experience even better. It's rare to find service that feels so warm and natural. We will definitely be coming back, and a big reason is because of the excellent service she provided. We were shocked to find out this was her 1st week because her knowledge of the menu and drinks were amazing.

I came to marketplace after passing it so many times driving down Bridgeport Avenue. Honestly, the…read morefood was great. I cannot complain. However, if I do get food from there, it will be for pick up. (Or probably even not at all return) Unfortunately, it felt like my family and I were disregarded the entire time we were there. It's like they never seen a BIPOC family have dinner together. It was so uncomfortable for all of us.

The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

I really don't want to write this review. I've been here twice in the last 4 months. I'm allergic…read moreto seafood and fish and it seems as if so many entrees, including a steak dish, contain seafood. Overall, the food was fine, a bit pretentious but fine. The dining room was so loud esp when the bartenders were shaking drinks as if they were starring with Tom Hanks in "cocktail" We had the pea salad which was very fibrous and chewy (a 10 second Blanche wouldn't hurt) and the burger was tasty but served with frozen French fries, and way too much of them. Considering the style of menu, frozen fries don't belong on the menu. The fish was overcooked and dry. Overall, it's an inconsistent experience. Dinner for 3 was $200 with 1 shared app, 2 burgers and the fish course plus 3 drinks.

I was on Holiday and my son and daughter in law have been meaning to take me here. We did a walk in…read more(we got lucky) I suggest reservations. We had a time limit to eat (due to a reservation at the table) inside or on the heated patio. It was cold so we ate inside. Our waiter Brendan was cool, knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered a burger, fries (came with it) I don't like fries I opted for a salad. My daughter in law got octopus and a pasta dish. My son a steak in chili butter sauce .Everything was delicious and the presentation was lovely. My son's only vice was the steak pre cut (it was new on menu) He preferred to cut himself. The ambience was low level lighting and relaxed. I had a delicious meal and a pleasant experience. I'd patronize this place again. Oh we had dessert too. They had tiramisu, we shared a lemon tart it was delish

The menu is creative and changes regularly. Portions are generous, but not over abundant. Wine list…read moreis a bit limited, but the brews do have a good variety. The horribly service is very attentive. Seating is comfortable noise level a little high but still, you can hear a conversation next to you.

Pros: family friendly, excellent service, our kid loves the gigantic pretzel…read more Cons: the food's not terrible, but it's not great. I ordered the crispy chicken cutlet wrap and was disappointed to receive what seemed like microwaved chicken cutlet pieces. Crispy it was most definitely not, but dry, tough and stringy with mealy batter. Husband couldn't even finish his cheesesteak. Had ordered fish tacos on a prior occasion and they were underwhelming as well.

After a garbage week of snow, freezing cold and work stress we wanted to try somewhere new for…read morehappy hour. I've been wanting to try Manjares for drinks and a bite since I already know how good their baked goods are for breakfast. Tonight was our chance despite traffic jams on the Parkway and snow drifts that makes parking everywhere in New Haven a treasure hunt. Decor is beautiful, ambiance is chill and relaxing. Very reminiscent of Olea without the downtown hustle and bustle. Menu is small yet carefully curated with something for everyone. We came specifically for potatoes bravas, one of our favorites. Saw it on the menu online but was told it was no longer available. Our server, Tabitha, suggested some Yucca fries which was not on the menu but she made a request to the kitchen for us. They were delicious and honestly if they were in the menu we would've ordered that as well. Fried calamari was seasoned and fried to absolutely tender perfection. The coating was light and crispy. My wife loved the aioli and picked onion combo on it. I preferred the lemon. Both of us decided to get a pasta course, bolognese and carbonara. For a non-Italian place to cook both of these dishes with such perfection blew us away. Flavorful bolognese that wasn't drenched in tomato sauce coated the al dente rigatoni perfectly. The carbonara was rich and savory with a little pepper accented by the guanciale. My wife had issues finishing ir and I suggested taking it home. She then finished it out of spite I believe. For $25 each, the pasta dishes were both satisfying without making you feel so full and bloated that you needed a wheelbarrow to get you back to the car. Plenty of food for even the biggest eater. Well worth the money. The attention to depth of flavors was evident. These were not some thrown together pasta dishes. Our compliments to the chef. Tabitha was great. Her cocktails were fantastic. She was attentive without being intrusive and has a great sense of humor. We are definitely coming back.

What a lovely evening! It felt like being in someone's warm home, surrounded by beautiful artwork…read morecreated by Miguel Trelles, one of the owners. He and his lovely wife Ana have created a little haven in the neighborhood. The food was excellent-- my friends and I enjoyed the fried artichoke salad, grilled octopus, crispy calamari, the branzino and the carbonara. Everything came out either with a bright sauce, perfect vegetables or out of the ordinary accompaniments (like pickled onions with the calamari!). Delicious! And our server Tabitha took such good care of us to top it all off! A great start to the weekend.