Went here to see our friends band play and had a good time. They have an indoor and outdoor patio/…read morebar area. Drinks are moderately priced though it would be nice if they displayed their drink prices, as they do not anywhere. Lots of fun mixed drink options. Paid about $10 for margaritas and $6 for a 16 oz Mjc ultra , not too bad, $5 cover for shows. It does get pretty loud inside with the band playing . Service was pretty quick. We got some fries and a wrap which were average . They charge $10 for parking in the back, but there is street parking available near the other restaurants down the street. Would expect parking to fill up more near beach season. Overall would return for another show!

While here at sound view we got hungry and came to the pavilion at sound view beach for a snack. I…read morerecommend the buffalo chicken tenders and beer batter shrimp as it's delicious. The long dog is a great size for splitting. The service was right on and the girl there was very delightful. Great service. Just don't take apply pay only cards and cash

A little hidden gem in Essex but worth the drive. Staff is very welcoming and the wine list is…read moredelightful. Started with the Tuna Nachos which were to die for and for the entree I tried the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with an order of truffle fries. Everything is amazing and I can't wait to come back again. Unfortunatelyx it's a rainy day but I can absolutely envision a glass of wine on the deck. This place should be on any foodies list.

Fabulous Food, Service, Happy Hour and view of the Marina…read moreLove everything about this restaurant. The menu varies by season! But the staples are the lobster roll and smash burger and fish and chips which are all great! Try the Bong Water Drink with Mezcal or the Campfire bourbon smash! The restaurant is open year round, it is located in the Dauntless shipyard and Marina. Make a reservation in the summer for the deck that looks over the Dauntless and Essex Island Marinas. You'll feel like you are on vacation! The staff and owners and kitchen staff really care! If you have an allergy or other dining request they are great at guiding you!! Their shrimp and grits is Gluten Free! Great place to go when you're going on the Essex Steam Train for Polar express or Thomas the train or leaf peeping or just browsing the shops in Essex! Great for couples, families or groups of friends. Deck is dog friendly!

Food is always good Drinks are good depending on the…read morebartender Nice place to have a drink and appetizer after work

We visited Little Pub this past weekend and had a nice time. The atmosphere is pretty cool…read morereminiscent of an English-esque pub. The service was very friendly and on point. The beer was cold and the food was pretty good. The had lots of different options. I would have liked to have seen some more traditional English dishes though like bangers and mash, or sausage rolls, or even a shepherds pie maybe. But they did have fish and chips. I opted for the Chicken and Waffles, and it was just what I wanted. They used a siracha maple syrup which was different, yet pretty tasty. I also sampled the Mac and cheese and the French fries--All very good. The place was pretty big, in fact it seemed bigger than its parking lot size. They had both indoor and outdoor seating and lots of it. On a Sunday afternoon, they weren't too busy. It is a place I would return though.

The vibe is amazing. Ming makes you feel at home. Everyone here is accepting and for my first time…read morein this place I couldn't have had a more amazing time. This place is definitely worth the stop. Barry the bartender is amazing and the owner ming loves her job more than anyone I've ever seen. I felt so comfortable here. And will definitely be returning and recommending.​

My friend is a huge fan of karaoke, I'd much rather watch others then sing myself, occasionally I…read moremight sing too. While in Old Saybrook we came across Comfort Cafe, it's right next to Quality Inn Hotel. I think the guests of the hotel might be in on a pleasant surprise if they stop in here on a weekend night. Comfort Cafe aesthetically is nothing special, it just looks like a dive bar. They also serve food, I'm not familiar with it, we never saw a menu, or anyone order anything. My friend and I sat at the bar and had Twisted Teas to drink. This place ended up being a lot of fun! Singer after singer came on the dance floor, and brought the place to life. They even handed out instruments to random people. What a great touch! I've never seen this at a karaoke bar before. There were shakers, and tambourine drums, and the DJ himself had a djembe drum! This was so unexpected and lovely! People were dancing, singing and having a great time! I'm glad we discovered this hidden little gem.

Great food but lots of additional costs. Got charged for raw onion on a burger and a side of mayo…read more The extra charges are getting ridiculous. Don't want to be nickle and dimed over a simple burger. Also avoid the house margarita as it is not as good as the true marg you can order from the right bartender.

Service was great. Drinks were great. Food was fantastic. Place is clean. The chicken and apples…read morewas delicious. Friend loved her rustic burger. Wasn't overly loud. You could carry on a conversation and hear what was being said. It was very busy and only one waiter. He had it all under control. Had a great time so if your in the area and looking for food. Stop in.

Went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Was pleasantly surprised at how good the service and…read morefood was! The place always seemed like just a sports bar, but the breakfast was really great, the servers were attentive and friendly, and the food was great! Will definitely go again.

My husband and I came in on a busy Friday night, I believe the restaurant was having problems with…read morethe new computer system but our server Alex did an amazing job. We both enjoyed our meals and drinks.

After our Connecticut River Museum sea shanty sailboat ride last night (8:30pm on a Tuesday), we…read morewent to dinner here. Quirky, CASH-ONLY, VERY popular, no-frills place. People kept arriving the entire time we were there. We sat in the quiet, outer enclosed porch area, away from the busy, noisy bar. Fresh seafood "delivered every day except Wednesday." Huge portions of decent food at a great value--my fresh, delicious, lightly battered, FLOUNDER Fish & Chips with TWO WHOLE FILLETS was only $18 cash!!! The guys were less impressed with (but still enjoyed) their huge 12oz cheeseburgers and Philly cheesesteak. We started with (rather humdrum) potato skins, which we never do. The bill came to $81 before tax and tip. For a family of 4. I think that's crazy low for all the food (no drinks) we got. Maybe this is what a restaurant that doesn't deal with credit card fees can be like? I'd go back if I were in the neighborhood. Heck, McDonald's would have cost nearly this much nowadays.

Monkey Farm has always been my go to. A familiar face to them and drop some decent $$...food is…read moreoverall good and they take pride in their products I dont feel feedback is well received so I will leave it here The chicken over the last sic months has declined in quality...fatty on sides (ewww) and large line of "grizzle" down the middle, and that is every time. I now expect it and cut the center out. That goes back to kitchen staff and food prep. I keep supporting but maybe think through some little things it goes a long way Pricing has increased like other places but isn't on menu its on the check

Dark and Wonderful…read more We love this local spot lots of good craft beer choices, hard working bar tenders that not just tends bar but serve tables. We went in for a couple beers and some wings and stayed for hours. Wings were great, cooked and dressed properly. We met a lot of nice people. I guess this place gets rowdy later in the night, we were out by 7pm. A must stop if you are in the area. Thanks

Horrible!! Ordered takeout, no meat on the steak and cheese, the salad was wilted and dry, and I…read moreordered VEGETARIAN potato skins, and the arrived with BACON!! Someone is clearly dropping the ball on this place and not paying attention and supervising what leaves this restaurant or just doesn't care!! No wonder why the parking lot is always empty... Lesson learned... Don't waste your money here!!