The Winged Bear

This seemed like it used to be an old railroad location. There was a bar with a few surrounding…read moretables. The menu was bigger than I thought with a wide range of options to choose from tacos to sandwiches to burgers. It took a while for the appetizers and drinks to come out. The service was okay at best. There seemed to be only one server, and it even seemed like the chef was helping out deliver food, so it looked like they were understaffed. The server was very friendly though. For appetizers, two dozen wings ($22.95 each) were ordered. The honey mustard and Kentucky bourbon BBQ were the chosen sauces. The quality of wings were very good. They varied in size and were extremely crispy. They seemed to be double fried. The honey mustard sauce was flavorful. There was a little inconsistency with the amount of sauce, but not a huge deal. The Kentucky bourbon BBQ was an elevated BBQ sauce to me. There was a slight bourbon flavor, but nothing over powerful. For my meal, I had the squealer burger ($15.95). I opted for a side salad, which was terribly overdressed, which was unfortunate. The burger was a half pork, half beef burger with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mustard, and mayo. The meat was cooked to my liking and there was an ideal ratio with the bread and filling. There was something salty about this burger, but I could not pinpoint what it was exactly. Overall, though, a satisfying burger. Will I go back? I would.

We boycotted Plan B years ago after experiencing the trifecta of restaurant disappointment: bad…read moreservice, long waits for food, and food that arrived with all the warmth of a February sidewalk. After several years, we decided everyone deserves a second chance. Apparently, so does disappointment. Today's visit started with a lengthy wait for drinks, which gave us plenty of time to admire the restaurant's impressive indoor climate control system set to "walk-in freezer." As we slowly lost feeling in our extremities, we waited for our food. And waited. And waited. The table next to us eventually gave up and asked for their food to go because it was taking so long. We thought, "Well, at least they'll get food." Plot twist: our food never came. On the bright side, if you're looking for a place to practice patience, intermittent fasting, and cold exposure therapy all at once, Plan B has you covered.

The GOAT burger (May 2023 special)

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Historic building

Blossom Cafe

4.6(70 reviews)

0.1 mi

First time coming to blossom cafe which was Recommended to me by a friend , and to try the famous…read moreJapanese soufflé pancakes ! I'm always up to try new cafes , but to drive 40 min for a cafe when we have so many around us I was a little hesitant. But once we got there the restaurant was very nice , modern style with little greenery and bright / white anterior design . The staff was lovely they greeted us and sat us immediately. The menu had lots of options and something for everyone . I ordered the iced tiramisu latte and the ricotta hotcakes with Nutella and bananas . Which was amazing , very light and delicious ( I normally don't eat all my food because of large portions .. but I was given 3 ricotta hotcakes and I ate everything!! It was sooo good , very light and filling , highly recommend ! My sister ordered the VEGAN kimichi bowl which was really good as well . My mom ordered the mango soufflé pancakes which i tried and def worth the drive to try . Very light and fluffy cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. !! And presentation was beautiful My husband ordered the Korean fried chicken and waffles ! The waffles came in rose shape which was beautiful 10/10 for the presentation and taste . Again the fired chicken was still light ( and not to heavy ) Overall 10/10 great staff , great atmosphere and even better the food was delicious ( with lots of options and variety for everyone). Definitely worth the 40 min drive and I will definitely be back again !!!

I loved dropping in at Blossom Cafe for breakfast! I went with my daughter and we chose wherever we…read morewanted to sit on a Friday morning. The ambiance is really chic and cute. Their summer menu feels so creative and unique. It made me want to return regularly to check out what else they have come up with. I ordered the rose latte and the scallion pancake breakfast sandwich. I have never had anything like it before! Whoever thought of it is brilliant. It's a scallion pancake and it is stuffed with sausage and eggs. It is so delicious and satisfying. It comes with a side of sweet potato fries, and of course my daughter loved that. Also I wanted to shout out the waiters, who are really nice and attentive! The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that they don't have pastries! I wonder why. It would really hit the spot in a cafe like this, especially with their coffee.

Indoor seating

Chinese Chicken Salad

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Indoor seating. View from rear

Finnegan's Tavern

3.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Amazing food and ambience. I recommend this place 5/5 stars. If your ever around definitely check…read moreit out.

DONT DO IT. Arrived at 6:15 ...it is now 8:00 no food still ...8:39 still no food. We aren't the…read moretype to give up on local places.. we are patient people .. had drinks and good company but this is ridiculous .. we are OUT

Iron Horse Pizzeria & Sports Pub

4.0(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

Let's start with the overall cost of the order. This was a DoorDash order with a total for the food…read morewas $56 that turned into $78 delivered to my home and that included an $8.50 tip for the driver. The Cobb salad was fantastic! It was absolutely Chuck full of stuff, including chicken and eggs and bacon and all manner of stuff and was really terrific for the price. It came with a side of dressing of my choice. Highly recommend. The bacon cheeseburger was huge with a thick patty cooked, medium to medium rare and was delicious with toppings, ranging from pickles and onions. Perfectly done absolutely delicious. I chose a side of cut fries that were crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. For fries that were delivered to my house from the restaurant They survived the trip well. The seafood combo was half a dozen large fried shrimp, and one large piece of fried white fish. The batter was light and perfectly done and very tasty on all of the fish. It came with coleslaw as well as tartar sauce, and the tartar sauce was very good. Overall, these three dishes were well prepared, delicious and worth the $56 for all 3.

Ambiance is terrific. The service and service were superb. Definitely will be back to try another…read moreitem on the menu.

Seafood Combo with cut fries

Cobb Salad

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This was my order; Bacon Cheeseburger with cut fries, seafood combo with fries, and a Cobb Salad.

Maple Tree Cafe

3.4(93 reviews)

0.0 mi

The beer here is great but wish I read my previous review because I forgot and odered another Greek…read moresalad. Yuck !!! Absolutely the worst Greek Salad ever. The chef should go to Michael Angelo's in New Hartford to see what a Greek salad is supposed to be.

We loved our meals! First off I am always impressed when the wait staff do not write down our…read moreappetizer and meal choices and later our dessert choices and there were no mistakes. The food arrived slowly and allowed us to enjoy our meals!! The food was delicious and so fresh and all the fried offerings were not soaked in oil! My sweet potato fries were perfect and my hamburger was so delicious with just the right amount of toppings !! Overall a delicious and enjoyable meal! Even my summer sangria was amazing! Thank you to our waitstaff!'

Dining room bar, front room

Chocolate lava cake and chocolate lovers cake

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Red Stone Pub

3.5(77 reviews)

0.2 mi

The owner and staff are friendly. I went with friends last night, the roast beef sandwich and…read moreturkey sandwich were not good. three pieces of dry roast beef and bread, nothing else - very hard to swallow so dry - no taste, turkey sandwich was a little better, its almost like they had a 15 year old making the food...... my wifes quesadilla was OK. The Cheese Platter for 17 bucks took the cake, it was some sort of summer sausage cut into all shapes and sizes - chips in the middle and cheese on the other end buried under the chips. We could not stop laughing it was so bad. WE WOULD go back just for drinks - don't expect to get good food there.... This is the 1st review I have ever taken the time to write, I don't like throwing anyone under the Bus, but my sandwich and my friends sandwich were bad, we should have stayed home and grilled out. P.S. don't be discouraged by my review, Owner was very nice, and it is a cozy little place, just be careful when ordering food.....

UPDATED REVIEW "It's…read morebeen awhile Since I've seen the way the candles light your face" (Staind) It's been a while since I visited the Redstone Pub, so we popped in today for a late lunch/early dinner today at the start of their 3:00 Happy Hour. I saw on their social page that Redstone has really stepped up their game of late. Think a new menu, lower prices, a super simplified Happy Hour (Every menu item & drink is $3 OFF), Weekly Specials, a lunch menu, and special events Trivia Tuesdays, Game Night Thursdays, and Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays. Our server Josh was great, super friendly and helpful. With the Happy Hour discount, we bought 2 Mich Lights for $3 a pop, a BLT with chips for $13. And a chicken quesadilla for $13. The BLT had quite a bit of bacon, and likewise, the quesadilla had quite a bit of chicken. We were very happy with our Happy Hour experience. Nice job reinventing yourself, Redstone.

Chicken Quesadilla

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Millwright's

4.2(613 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

This review is really 4.75 for reasons I will explain but regardless of the 1/4 point deduction,…read moreMillwright's remains one of my five favorite restaurants in CT. The grounds, the old millwork setting, ambience and views just feel comfortable while still upscale. I prefer the main dining area to the tavern or covered walkway because you get a glimpse of the kitchen that consistently generates fabulous food with seasonal ingredients and re-imagined classics. Tyler Anderson is back in charge these days and his food is just really good Trusting in him we did the five course menu tour: local oysters with mignonette; cornbread with sesame butter; then one of those classics that has been played with a bit: tapioca pearls prepared to channel clam chowder with bits of bacon and herb! The next jawdropper was frozen shaved foie gras over a strawberry cream compote with pumpkin seed granola. The entrees (you get both) were monkfish schnitzel with a pickle and potato salad and seared strip with potato galette and cioppolina onion. Dessert was a panna cotta with strawberry and angel food crumble All of these were delicious and unique in there on way. Our table relished and discussed every course in an a way that was fun and social. The food made sing and think! The only knock was this: the menu had some redundancies with strawberries and soft textures: the tapioca, foie gras dish, and panna cotta were delish, we could have done without three dishes for people who can't still chew! Service was very pleasant but painfully soft spoken and could benefit from some more fine dining polish. These are minor quibbles. Two weeks later and we are still telling everyone we know what a terrific meal we had... This is a must go restaurant

We dined here yesterday evening to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had never been and made…read morereservations to sit on the bridge. Pretty area but I was honestly thinking it was going to be more quaint and romantic. It was not. The area is somewhat narrow which makes tables spaced close together and it's really not that private. But the space is nicely decorated and if you sit on the right side (which we did), you're right in front of the waterfall. I would try the dining room next time just to compare. Our server Anthony was professional, kind of and accommodating. We started with cocktails - I had a creative gin drink called Dot Dot Dot. My husband loved his Old Fashioned - he meant to ask what type of bourbon they used because he thought it was very good. With the tasting menu - many of the options apparently change regularly though based off other reviews it appears there may be similar options from time to time. We started with their Johnny Cakes which the waiter said the restaurant is known for. Another reviewer ranked them a 7.5/10 and I couldn't disagree more. They were one of the tastiest bites I've eaten in a while. Crispy, buttery and divine. I thought they were to die for. Served with creamy honey sesame butter which was also delicious. My husband doesn't eat fish so for his amuse bouche he had a little puff served with cheese, that was amazing. For his first course - he had the Ricotta Raviolis. They were as beautiful as they were delicious. My amuse bouche was a tuna tartare that was a perfectly balanced bite. I had the Tapioca custard as my first course. The bacon was a bit too smokey for my taste and overpowered the dish in my opinion. It could have used a bit more liquid but it was a unique few bites. For our mains, my husband's porcini risotto was rich, creamy, and full of earthy flavor. I had the bass with cauliflowerini, golden raisin-caper gremolata, Marcona almonds, and a cauliflower purée--thoughtfully composed and very flavorful. The final savory course was a crispy duck breast with port-poached pear, port reduction, and sweet potato purée, which was beautifully executed. Dessert was a pomegranate pavlova--crisp on the outside with that perfect soft, marshmallowy center. A delightful finish to the meal. Overall, the dishes were not only delicious but also thoughtfully composed and visually striking. It made for a memorable experience, and we're already looking forward to coming back--maybe in a different season to see how the menu evolves.

Tuna tartare

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Great drinks!

The Old Well Tavern

3.9(69 reviews)

1.6 mi

We went to have dinner and see the band. GPS took us the long way . I had the burnt ends. The…read morecombination of flavors was delicious. Being that it was burnt ends the meat was a bit fatty but tender. My friend really liked the chili. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The Mighty Soul Drivers were great. People of all ages were dancing and having a good time. I'll get better directions next time I come.

Great American fare restaurant. Decor and ambiance is modern and very nice…read more Started with mozzarella bites as an app. It's the size of a nugget so it had nice cheese pull. The cheeseburger was cooked medium per request. The fries are great. It has a very light coating to give it some crunch. Boneless buffalo wings were mediocre. Some pieces were too thin so it was a bit dried. Served with ranch and slices of carrots and celery. The star of the show was the cheesesteak! It had shaved ribeye, house made cheez whiz, sautéed onions and mushrooms on a grinder roll. Flavor was sooooooo good! Service was good. Can't wait to go back and try more food.

Pool Tables at The Old Well Tavern

Cobb Salad

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House Salad

Metro Bis

4.0(145 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

Perfection. We have been to Metro Bis several times over the past few months and every time we have…read moresuch a special experience. I have food allergies, and the chef goes above and beyond to make me food that is both safe and absolutely delicious. I've been so impressed with the servers as well. They have gone out of their way to help in various ways, such as offering to wipe off our toddler's tray or even carry items to our car when our hands are completely full. I am so grateful to have this gem in town.

My family enjoyed Mothers Day brunch at this elegant restaurant; they offered a prix fixe menu. For…read morestarters we noshed on green olives and almonds in warm olive oil, crusty bread, and delicious house-made hummus. My entrée was perfectly seared scallops atop creamy mashed potatoes with a kick of horseradish. Others had seared salmon on risotto and beef short ribs. The kiddos had Mac and cheese bites to start, then a hamburger (perfectly cooked to his specifications) and crispy chicken tenders. Dessert was a trio including chocolate mousse, mango tart and a raspberry cream puff. Service was friendly and prompt, even though the restaurant was predictably busy. Not inexpensive for sure, but worth it.

Our table for 12

Key Lime and Chocolate Ganache

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Andy's Italian Kitchen

3.9(93 reviews)

0.3 mi

My daughter loves this place so at her request, I ordered her graduation food from Andy's. I…read moreordered Penne A la Vodka with chicken and Penne alfreado with chicken. The alfredo was cork screw elbow macaroni. Very little chicken in both. Sauce didn't cover the half-tray each. I had to add sauce. May be good for meals... NOT for catering.... two half trays - $175.00. Not even close to worth it. Apologies to my daughter.

Good food in a cozy setting, but operating hours aren't always as advertised. Bummed when I want…read moretheir awesome grilled cheese and they're not open.

Seating

Small hamburger & olive thin crust pizza.

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Quiet, nice choice of seating

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Ron D.

10 years ago

Our go to spot for delivery in simsbury. Loved that they added the ability to order online from a couple providers. When we order we usually try a new specialty pizza but always order our go to favorite which is the wild mushroom specialty pizza. The food is great my only complaint is sometimes on a Friday or Saturday deliveries can take some extra time. I guess that just means the secret is out about good food being delivered finally. read more

Rob B.

8 years ago

Went back tonight for dinner. Sign on the door saying that they will be renovating and re-branding. I hope so. Waitstaff had no idea what was offered on The menu. I ordered a plate of fries and they were overlooking and over salted. Wife had a turkey wrap that was ok read more

Lyndsay C.

8 years ago

Great place for the whole family! Pizza is delicious and I'm never disappointed! Staff is friendly and kind and does a great job. Overall feel good place, definitely recommend! read more

Henry B.

13 years ago

Both the food and service were great! Pizza was excellent - Great place to bring the family - I will definitely be coming back again!

Cindy G.

8 years ago

Have tried several dishes here never disappointed excellent pasta pizza burgers salads try it you won't be sorry

Chasity T.

107

6 years ago

Delivery always takes a little long & the grinders are a little dry. But everything else is always delicious!

Hanna G.

3 years ago

The Meatball Pizza was delicious!! Definitely worth stopping by for if you're in town!

Nick C.

11 years ago

This place is horrible. What a disaster. Please bring apollo's back.

Gerard W.

6 years ago

Small sausage & Mushroom Pizza has 2 pieces of sausage on 6 slices.

Trevor S.

10 years ago

Best pizza in town. Bar none.

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