Fantastic place! It was my 1st time there but will not be my last! I had the short rib quesadilla from their daily special menu and baked potato soup. Both were outstanding. I had to bring home half the quesadilla because it was full of a lot of meat. My husband raved about his boneless short rib entree and mushroom soup. Our server Jessica C was awesome. So friendly and attentive. Can't wait to try other items...everything looked good...it was hard to choose. read more

The restaurant had been on my radar for quite a while as I had somehow found you in my Instagram feed and I had wanted to try it for the longest time, but since it was so out of the way for me, I had no idea as to when I would ever try it. Then came this past Thanksgiving weekend where it required traveling on I-84 from Cape Cod to get to Danbury and my mom, sister and I decided to try you out. Now, I am in the dog house because they want to know when the next time that we are going. I had the chicken club and it was absolutely delicious. A huge piece of chicken with plenty of flavor. My sister had the short rib sandwich and was raving about it once we continued our drive saying she was so glad she had it even though she had short ribs herself for dinner the previous night. I don't know if that's an indictment on her cooking or what, but she loved it. The star however was the cod dinner that mom had. It was one of the flakiest and freshest pieces of fish she had ever had. We got a very late start to our trip, so by the time 2:00 came on the Saturday afternoon came, we practically had the whole place to ourselves. The only gripe that we had ( not that we necessarily would have changed anything ) was that we noticed after we ordered that the table next to us got a specials menu and we didn't. It was nice and quiet as our waitress let us have a quiet late lunch and if we were ever in the area ever again, we would make a b-line back to the restaurant. read more

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Very good but confused when we pulled up and the name was Crossroads sports bar! Hubby loved the chili with short ribs and the short rib grill cheese. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon and cheese which was very tasty. It had great reviews which is the reason we stopped and we weren't disappointed!! Will have to revisit if we go this way to the Hudson Valley again. read more

What this restaurant has on the smaller side (in door seats) it makes up for in Big food, and atmosphere. Don't let that trick you though, there's plenty of seats and an outdoor lighted area to enjoy as well! Very cute vibes. The food was great, tender juicy flavorful short rib meal. The blackened salmon carbonara was also a hit with bacon pieces in it, a choice to have it more spicy or not, and not too overpowering on the sauce. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. It's a cute place to check out! read more

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Great spot. Picked it as a convenient meeting point and it was lovely. Very nice staff, good cocktails and appetizers and excellent entrees.

Good local place! It is very small inside their dining area, but they also have a bar area with some high top tables. It was a little chilly inside so maybe take a sweater with you. We enjoyed our food very much!!! We started with broccoli cheese soup & sticky bites, both were good. Then our entrees were a short rib and one of the specials-- also very good!! Don't sleep on this place-- give it a try for sure!!! read more

I didn't even get to taste the food unfortunately. My family and I arrived with our service dog and the hostess was rude off the bat when we arrived at the door to sit. She informed us that we would have to sit in the benches basically in the parking lot with my service animal. There was glass & weeds in the rocks. If you're going to advertise outdoor seating & dog friendly, maybe say you actually mean sit by your car and eat. read more

Well, the Kitchen is now called The CrossRoads...drinks are still good but pricy ($13 for a dirty martini). Food is ehh... the steak & cheese I ordered evidently fell on the floor. Bartender was great. Wish it was back as it was....great food and drinks, reasonable prices, and blue collar proud. Now, it's a sports pub....lets see how it goes. read more

I have been here multiple times in the past few years. I do not go out often but like to choose local when I do. Service is wonderful, you feel welcome and appreciated. Dinner entrees are as tasty as lunch specials. Chorizo breakfast bowl one brunch visit was particularly memorable. Drinks are drinks, no doubt alcohol is present but layered with craftsperson ship that enhances the flavor, not hides! The colors are gorgeous also. Worth the stop on a rainy day or sunny afternoon visit for the patio. read more

The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill - Chorizo Breakfast bowl/ hash. Yum - New American Near Me - Prospect, Connecticut

We were in the area on Sunday afternoon and were so glad we found Crossroads! We sat out on the patio, which was covered and really nice. The place was busy at 3:15pm on a Sunday, which is a great sign. They had our favorite IPA, which is surprisingly hard to find - Road to Ruin - and we had a beer and the homemade chips with blue cheese fondue. YUM. Then the fish sandwich and the flatbread margarita. Our server was fantastic, the prices were reasonable, and the food and location were great. Win! read more

We went here for lunch with my sister in law and the kids. The burgers and fries were good and so were the larger pretzels and chicken bite appetizers were ordered for the table. The service was good. read more

Now the Crossroads Sports Bar and Grill - same owner, awesome food revamped! The flat bread pizzas all gluten free which is an added plus! Had the chicken Florentine flat bread with balsamic vinegar - outstanding! New paint, TVs, great atmosphere- we will be back!!! read more

Love it here!!! Empress martini and crispy pork shank are AMAZING!!!! My only complaint is that they don't have the pork shank on the menu all the time anymore...but it was a special tonight so score for me!!!! Service good. Nice quiet patio so you can still get the outside feel with heaters if it's cold. read more

The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill - Pork shank, empress martini (in the back pecan crusted cod) - New American Near Me - Prospect, Connecticut

This local place is great! They have an interesting spin on most "normal" dishes. I enjoyed a couple glasses of wine and the pictured chicken bites. Please don't go by the menu description. They are amazing! The bar is always a comfortable environment with a positive and friendly bartender. The owners are veryyyy present. The menu has various items - wherher you want an app, salad or meal. The service is quick and friendly. I've been here a few times and will definitely be back. If you are In the area, you should check it out! read more

The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Prospect, Connecticut

The food is always excellent. They have changed to a sports bar now so they need to add some bar food.

This is a update to my original check in: My server was very personable and always checked on us. She was a gem! The dishes were not something I would run back for though. This place was close to home so I was happy about not driving too far. The mushroom wrap and the crispy chicken were the only good dishes. The fish dishes could have used more flavor. There was none on either dish. The Brussel sprouts were tasty but undercooked. The French fries and the fresh cut chips we got were overcooked! I only give this spot a 3 because I can't give a half star. But the food was just decent and I will only return if someone is adamant about going here. read more

The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill - 8 oz. Portobello Mushroom Cap Wrap - New American Near Me - Prospect, Connecticut

The food was fabulous and I would definitely go back and I recommend it to everyone you get out there and stop off and check the place out you won't regret it read more

The food was delicious. Had the huckleberry and it was an amazing drink. The fries were delicious and the chips looked homemade. The only problem was I was chilly in the dining room so bring a sweater for dining in. read more

everything always goes well here good people at the bar, very very friendly atmosphere read more

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Had a fabulous lunch here today! Very friendly hometown feel with upscale comfort food on the menu! My daughter tried the key lime pie martini which was out of this world and I was happy to find my favorite flavors of Truly (hard seltzer) in stock. We began with the steak tips and enjoyed them so much, so very tender and juicy with a delicious horseradish aioli, that we ordered some to go for my husband. My beet salad was the best I've ever had. A huge mound of roasted beets over a layer of beet greens and baby spinach with a balsamic reduction, Gorgonzola and crushed pistachios. The Lobster Mac and cheese was to die for! Loaded with lobster and Campanella pasta smothered in creamy cheese sauce. Our server was fantastic, friendly, fast and efficient - no complaints at all! We plan to bring the rest of family back very soon! read more

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Spectacular menu with wide selection of delicious eats. Wonderful wait staff both at the bar and dining area. Cozy atmosphere. Also affiliated with reward programs v read more

Ok, so, I left a few reviews when they first opened. I stand here today a changed man. The Kitchen has improved way beyond what my previous review stated. I'm so happy to leave this review. This town is small and you nailed it tonight! Thank you!!!! We shall be back! read more

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Smaller than expected inside and filled up quickly on a Friday night. Food was good. Service was a little off but I think they were in between shifts. Prices are reflective of most places today. A little high but that's the way it is today. Looks like a favorite of the locals. We would give it a try again. read more

Thank you fellow Yelpers for your reviews of this place! Overall it was a great experience. Very unassuming from the front of the building, inside we were greeted warmly and given the choice of sitting in the main dining area, or the enclosed addition to the side of the bar. The main dining area is quite small and everyone sitting very closely, holds about 30 people. They had live music that evening, so we decided to sit "outside". A rather large addition was made off the bar with nice lighting and plenty of heaters. The bar area looked very nice too. With a couple of large TVs showing Saturday football at the time we were there. Starting with a hibiscus crush, Mocktail, we then ordered eggplant fries, and Caprese sliders for appetizers. They were both delicious. The eggplant fries were made from freshly cut, eggplant and hand coated with breading that was fried perfectly crispy and served with a marinara sauce. You get three sliders with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil with a balsamic drizzle served on mini brioche rolls. For dinner we got the beet salad and cauliflower steak. Again, both were delicious. We substituted fresh mozzarella for the Gorgonzola in the salad. If you so choose, you can also top the salad with one of several proteins they offer. For dessert we decided to take out a couple of their peanut butter stuffed chocolate chip cookies. Eating them the next day, the peanut butter cream was very good but the cookie was a bit too soft and didn't have much flavor. We were told the cookies are gluten-free. The only reason for not giving five stars was that, while everything costs more these days, we felt that $100 (tax & tip included) for a dinner without alcohol and without any meat was expensive. read more

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In the area the Kitchen really stands out. Superb service, start there. The menu is really diverse, I opted for one of their salads (Cobb) with steak which made for a tasty dinner. There seemed to be a real community feel to this place as everyone knew each other. If I lived nearby I would probably be one of those regulars as well. Quality option if you are near Waterbury and want someplace to eat away from the bustle. read more

This place was glorious. My friend suggested The Kitchen for our girls night. It was phenomenal! I had to have two of my drinks because it was so incredible! A perfect balance of fruit and herb! The french fries were absolutely addicting and I was very sad when they were gone. I had the caprese sliders which were fun and different but very tasty at the same time! Service was great! I'd definitely come back!! read more

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You could drive past this place but I urge you not to. This was a road side find in the area that exceeded any and all expectations. The food was amazing. I would go back here anytime. read more

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Incredibly fresh and clean food. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was outstanding. The filet panini came without the cheese listed on the menu, and although difficult to eat was cooked to perfection and all ingredients were fresh. The cheese would have probably tied the sandwich together a but better but I would order again. The chicken Lettuce wraps were good, very plain. The peanut sauce came and was very thick, would have liked to see a variety of sauces or a much more thinned out sauce for the wraps, but we took them home and used salad dressing and they were great. Could use a pop of vinegar or citrus to liven it up, but again fresh and clean. read more

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Great little restaurant in Prospect. I'd recommend making a reservation, it is not that big of a place. Our service was great. The waitress did a great job getting our food out. The kitchen did not see we sub'd a salad for fries and when the food dropped, our waitress noticed right away and made a salad. Very attentive. The drinks were on point. Chocolate martini for the Mrs. which she enjoyed and my old fashioned was delicious. Appetizer: we ordered the stuffed portobello mushroom. It was tasty. A great blend of sauces and Gorgonzola over a huge mushroom with roasted red peppers. A must get! I also grabbed a bowl of mushroom soup. Dinner: My wife ordered a short rib grilled cheese and she loved it. Little unorthodox if you ask me. I ordered the braised short rib served over mashed potatoes and added the sautéed spinach. The dinner was delicious. Dessert: Chocolate mousse cake for my wife and cheese cake for me. Both desserts were very good. All in all, we will come here again. Great eatery! read more

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Birthday brunch on August 7th at The Kitchen. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive, the food was scrumptious and the ambiance was modern and cozy. We ate inside however, The Kitchen offers an outdoor covered space where you can choose to dine. I recommend this restaurant. This is a great place for a date, to eat out with friends, or family! read more

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They really try hard here. I would like to visit again and get a better idea of their full offerings read more

We stopped here on our way through Connecticut, and everything was great! Good steak, mashed potatoes, short ribs, and pasta. Our server was a extremely attentive and friendly, and overall we had a great experience! read more

Place is ok. Seems a bit cramped and the food isn't worth the price. No wings, beer list is not good. The patio is nice and they do have live music once in awhile which is nice. read more

Decided to go to the new place! We had a apple Carmel martini and espresso martini - both perfext! Started with beef tips cooked PERFECT! Dinner was Lobster mac n chz and salmon. Kids menu is awesome and a great price for drink, meal and dessert! The ONLY reason this was not 5 stars was because the salmon dinner was too salty. Salmon and cauliflower purée were cooked perfect but I would rather taste the food then over abundance of salt. Other meals not salty. Will try again for sure! read more

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First time in this place. Greeted quickly and seated. Very attentive staff, checked in with us frequently. I had the braised short ribs which were fork tender served with mashed potatoes and crispy onion straws in sauce. The ribs were cooked perfect, no knife necessary! The only thing I thought was it needed a pinch of salt but it was just my taste. My wife enjoyed the lobster Mac and cheese and said it was delicious. Will come back to try some of the other menu items. Side note, main meals do not come with veggies unless specified on menu. read more

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My new favorite place! Choice of patio dining or indoor and has a full bar. Menu is wide ranging, service has always been excellent, and the food is delicious with good sized portions and very reasonable prices. Highly recommend! read more

We all enjoyed our night at The Kitchen! It's a cute place inside. They had some decorations for the holidays which was nice. The server was pleasant and helpful in drink choices etc. I had a delicious spicy blackberry margarita and my husband had an orange bourbon drink which he enjoyed a lot. We ordered appetizers- a buffalo chicken bites app and an ahi tuna app. Both were really good and all of us enjoyed them. For dinner, I had chicken piccata. I thought it was tasty. Well cooked, served with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes, I enjoyed the flavor. My husband had a burger which he thought was delicious. Everything hit the spot here at The Kitchen! We will definitely return. read more

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We came tonight for our Anniversary. The staff is so friendly. Our waitress, Joyce, we loved her. She was so nice and funny and attentive. The ambiance is wonderful and the food and drinks are delicious. We can't wait to go back. read more

The Kitchen in Prospect Bar & Grill - Our drinks. The Empress Martini and a Manhattan. - New American Near Me - Prospect, Connecticut

3 of us went for dinner, and the food was great! The service was fantastic (thanks Renna) I love their short ribs and the carrot cake for dessert was delicious! read more

My husband and I have lived in town for about 17 years and we tend to avoid the restaurants in town and head down to New Haven most of the time. A couple months back I had a family member tell me about the Kitchen. They said the food was great and that it wasn't like the "typical town pizza places"...so we decided to give it a try one night. We are an interracial couple so it's not often that we go to places around town and don't have all eyes on us lol -so it was nice to sit at the bar and feel immediately welcomed. That meant a lot. Long story short... we are now regulars! We go in at least once a week. The owners and staff are extremely nice people. They make everyone feel welcomed. And it's genuine. One of the owners always has amazing drink specials for me to try and has a vast choice of different spirits. She always puts together the best ingredients to make the perfect cocktail. One of the other bartenders is also great about telling me new drinks to try as well. She is always so happy and provides the best service. I think we have tried pretty much most of the menu by now and nothing disappoints. The Brunch is amazing as well. As someone who grew up with some of the best food in New Haven- I would rate this place among one of my faves! read more