Tim and his staff are great! I've being going to Tj's since…read morethe opened. The food is good and a great place to watch football plus the brookie is amazing!

This place is a restaurant that stays in business due to habit not good food. It's kinda like the…read moretourist traps that stay in business because of the location. It is a sports bar with beer, that'll do it. The pizza though was soggy and light on the ingredients. I won't be returning. The service was great .. Tater tots were good.

Today after celebrating our son's second birthday at the Connecticut Science Center we were looking…read morefor a place to grab lunch and decided to try this spot. From the outside it looked like a small hole in the wall type of place and we almost passed it by. I am so glad we did not. We walked in around 1:30 and the place was lively and packed with people enjoying their Sunday. Unfortunately our newly two year old was extremely cranky and our four year old and my wife were very hangry. Within seconds of walking in we honestly thought we should leave so we would not disturb everyone who was there trying to enjoy their afternoon. Right away someone we believe was the owner or manager noticed us and could clearly see we were struggling. Without hesitation he came over with a ball and started playing with our two year old. A waitress brought over a coloring book, crayons, and cards for the kids. In that moment we did not feel like the family with the loud cranky toddler. We felt genuinely welcomed. My wife and I looked at each other and decided we had to give it a shot. Within minutes our boys were dancing to the music and other patrons were smiling and cheering them on. The energy in the room was just awesome. Then the food came out and all I can say is wow. Every single thing we ordered was incredible. One of those meals where everyone at the table stops talking for a minute because the food is that good. What started as a stressful moment with two tired hungry kids turned into one of the most memorable family lunches we have had in a long time. Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, and seriously amazing food. If you are thinking about trying this place do yourself a favor and go. We will absolutely be back

Flat steak salad tasty and you get a large portion. Service was prompt and friendly recommendread more

I haven't been to Matty D's in years. I had a few visits that left a sour taste in my mouth but it…read moreseems like they've switched things around for the most part. I got a burger and tried a bite of their fried fish sandwich. Both were pretty bland, not bad! Just not something I'd go out of my way to get in the future. The drinks were pretty strong and the green tea shots were delicious! We ended up being there while a game was on so it was definitely LOUD lol. The vibe switches up but it seems to always be a good time lately. The service was really friendly! Our waitress was nice and attentive.

Matty Ds is one of the only places in Hartford that you can go to and there's a 75% chance that you…read morewill enjoy your night. Why 75% you ask. Not too many places left in Hartford that you can go out to and have a good time and it not end in a shooting. With that being said, the staff capitalizes on that and basically gives service with an attitude, over charge and let you know if you don't like it you can go else where. I've personally heard them talk about patrons. Last night I went in for drinks, not nightlife drinks but sit and have a drink and a bite. Lights still on kind of drink. Their food is something to rave about. I ordered A drink and was charged $20+ for one drink. I asked why and was told that it was a double (which I am certain it wasn't). The kick is that I didn't order a double. I asked for my drink. I did't specify if it was on the rocks or anything. I ordered my drink because it's a gamble to order a cocktail. It depends on who is making it and you might actually get the cocktail you ordered versus the bartender's interpretation of what the cocktail actually is. My order included my drink, 4 cocktails (for my friends) and an appetizer and my bill was almost $150. When I look, the added gratuity was over $20+. It's mind boggling that I am paying as much for gratuity as my nonexistent double but the service was subpar. The sad part is that I can't even say I wont be back because Matty D's is a part of our community. It is a safe space for many. It is a space where we can go alone and guaranteed to run into people you know if you are from the area. It is a place where you can enjoy a good vibe and make it home safe. So if anything comes from this review let it be to retrain your bartenders or get new ones. Get them certified so they can learn how to create a proper cocktail according to the State Alcohol Association and understand the importance of customer service.

We had a really fun night here watching 3 local bands play. There was a super convenient parking…read moregarage directly across the street and the bar validates your parking ticket. We didn't try any food and did have to bus the dirty table we sat at ourselves but the staff was stretched thin so no hard feelings. We each had well drinks that came in plastic cups and were good pours. The architecture and sound was good for all the bands and the mixture of people and vibes was fantastic a super cool spot we would def go back for another show.

Finally stepped foot into the legendary Arch St Tavern! I was there for Camp Sol which featured…read morethree badass female DJs: Sonia Sol, Selector AR, and Kasey Cortez. It's a big space. There was plenty of room for dancing, vendors, and some tables which people sat at. There's nothing special to the space though. I believe the DJs set up the winter theme so without that, it's a great canvas for shows. All of their sets were amazing but Kasey is a beaaaaaast. That girl can spin some tracks, check her out ASAP. There were drinks specials so I stuck to a tequila sunrise. Thankfully I didn't have any issues but my friends drinks were really inconsistent. One of them literally just had orange juice. I didn't get to try food but nothing looked appealing from what was coming out for other people so I didn't feel that I missed out. I can't see myself stopping in on a random day but for a show I think the venue was sufficient.

Spacious sports bar with several televisions and betting booths…read more Service: This is where the star is removed. Hit or miss. Depends on if they're short staffed or not. Don't expect speedy service every visit. Food: Consistently delicious. Sweet potato fries and BLT are heavenly. And if you're health conscious the menu has a lot of nutritious options. Atmosphere: Comfortable. Plenty of room to hang out. Verdict: It's a sports bar for weary travelers leaving Bradley Airport. Serves it's purpose.

I've been going here for years. Lately, the menu keeps getting smaller. Fewer things to choose…read morefrom. Portions down, prices up. I leave hungry. They "nickel and dime" you for everything. $1.50 for a small condiment cup of extra salad dressing and $1.50 up charge to grill and not fry the Bang Bang shrimp. Nowhere on the menu are these up charges listed. The bill gives suggested tips which include tipping on the tax. Chocolate sauce and not fudge on desserts. This place used to be great. It gets more disappointing all the time.

Gluten free fryer! That's what got us in the door! Waitress/bartender knew exactly what gluten was…read moreand pointed out the things we couldn't have (which we knew but it was nice to see that she knew too!!) I've been here twice once at night on a cold Friday in the fall and then just a couple weeks ago during the day on Saturday. Both times were just busy enough to not be slow or slammed. Drink service was fast and the food paced perfectly. It's got a bit of a towny feel, we had a few stares coming in but nothing out of the norm. If you see bikers out front, they don't bite. Just go in! Bathrooms are tiny and a bit- divey. Just wash your hands and you'll be fine. My husband has celiacs and although he's a risky celiac, he has not had any issues after eating here.

My husband and I visited here for our first time on the day of our house closing. We will be new…read moreresidence of East Hampton Connecticut. We were greeted by a lovely woman named Bonnie. She was very helpful with all my questions about the area. On top of the friendliness in this establishment, the food was amazing. Being someone who loves to cook it's nice to find a place where the food feels like homemade and made with love. I had a delicious French dip and my husband had a burger. Loved the homemade buffalo sauce that I asked for with my freshly made potato chips. She also can make a mean martini. So glad we live near Such a wonderful restaurant. Can't wait to be back to try more things. The chocolate cake dessert was also spectacular. I believe they get that from a local bakery.

Such a great towny bar. Adrian is amazing bartender who remembered our names and our drinks after…read morejust one visit. She is always cheerful and friendly. Food is surprisingly good. I definitely thought it wouldn't be so delish just because it's a town bar. Boy was I wrong!!! You need to try the burgers. They are out of this world!!

After so many years coming here, it still never disappoints! The food is still excellent especially…read moretheir buffalo wings and burgers. However I have to give a high praise for their chili, so good I left the bowl clean . The service is still excellent and they really take good care of you. We enjoyed the music playing on the box and we still love the decor inside, that's what makes the place fun. Very fair prices, great drink options and a good time is always happening. So long as The Winchester is around, I will always come here whenever I visit.

Visited Dish n' Dat for the first time and had a very enjoyable experience. The egg white omelet…read morewas excellent--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The coffee was also very good and complemented the meal nicely. The restaurant has a comfortable seating area and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The home fries were average compared to the rest of the meal, but they didn't take away from the overall experience. The quality of the omelet, good coffee, friendly service, and pleasant environment made for a very satisfying visit. Overall, a great local breakfast spot, and I'd definitely come back to try more items from the menu.

We are from New York and new to the area. Was hoping to find a place that had a decent bowl of…read morechicken soup. Or at least close to as good as in NY. Very excited to report that we did!! I had the bowl of chicken soup with matzo balls and it was very delicious, filling and extremely satisfying. Soup is my favorite food and it gives me comfort to know I can get an amazing bowl nearby. My wife had the bang~bang chicken sandwich. Crispy fried chicken cutlet topped w/ red cabbage~cucumber slaw + spicy pickles + sweet chili~chipotle smack sauce + ciabatta. It was cooked to crispy perfection with just the right amount of spice from the pickles. It came with a half sour pickle that was quite delicious. Good pickles are hard to find and they have them here. Lisa, the bartender was very friendly and helpful. Made us feel welcome from the moment we sat at the bar. The menu is very extensive and we are looking forward to going back and sampling other items.