New American Restaurants near Berlin, CT

“First visit. Food was excellent. We will be back!!“

“I love this place family oriented and great food and service highly recommend“

“Best waitstaff I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend.“

“My first visit to Fork & Fire was yesterday, and I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. From the moment I walked through the doors until the moment I left, the entire experience was exceptional. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel valued throughout the evening. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable, creating an environment where you can truly relax and enjoy your meal. What stood out most wasn't just the great food—it was the complete experience. Every detail, from the service to the ambiance, reflected a commitment to excellence. If you're looking for a restaurant that delivers outstanding hospitality and an unforgettable dining experience, I highly recommend Fork & Fire. I'll definitely be coming back.“

“Amazing tacos on taco Tuesday! Full plenty of meat for 3 tacos. The truffle Mac and Cheese is also delicious - highly recommend! Service was also amazing and quick.“

“Had dinner at Gather 55 last night and it was the most pleasant dining experience and best food I’ve had in months! Crystal’s service was excellent! She is a master at her craft! Not only was the experience worth every penny, the mission and purpose of Gather 55 is wonderful! I wish we had one in TN!“

“Wonderful food and service“

“Great food and great people ❤️“

“Always an amazing experience! We went last night for dinner - delicious. Gabby, our server, was friendly, knowledgeable, full of spunk and attentive. We will be back“

“That buttered hot dog roll 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 oh.my.gawwwddddd! SO good! And it doesn’t break at the bottom like most hot dog buns do. Service was super fast and all the staff was friendly and looked happy and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great environment! Will go again!“

“The service is consistently amazing, and the staff are genuinely kind, warm, and attentive. It’s clear they care about their guests, which makes every visit feel personal and relaxed.“

“Amazing ambiance, incredible food, and friendly service. The bartenders make delicious drinks and the small plates are unique and phenomenal. One of my favorite restaurants.“

“Walking by The Lab on our way to Leaps and Bones, I always look at the creative menu posted in the window of The Lab. Today my pup got some treats and I took home a sandwich that was spectacular! I’m sure my pup and I will both get treats every time we go to Factory Square in the future!“

“I can't seem to get past the Bacon Burger, it's incredible! I drive an hour and a half to get there, and it's incredible every time! Well worth the drive.“

“Had the best time and food! Our first time here and we sat at the bar. Drink special Simple Plan was tasty with a spicy finish so just right! We loved Tuna Tartare. Best tartare ever and we are not kidding. Poached Shrimp Tostada was good too. Spicy Caesar Salad delish to the last bite. We finished with Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée which was well balanced sweet and flavor tasty. We talked with others at the bar about their dishes and those got good reviews too. So we are looking forward to coming back.“

“We had my daughter’s baby shower at Lola’s. From the start of booking until the day of the shower. So easy to work with. The day of the shower, we were greeted with such warmth and truly our waitress for our party, Becky, was fantastic. Catered to our every need and was so beyond helpful. She worked very hard and was so pleasant! The food was amazing and plenty of it! Guests went back for seconds! Becky even went above and beyond for my mom who couldn’t eat something and prepared a new one just for her. Truly a gem of a place! Thank you again to the owners and to our waitress who went above and beyond for making our day so perfect! We can’t wait to come back! Kim Landeen“

“Excellent food & Service!“

“Delicious food and friendly staff!👍👍. Will be back!“

“Great food , vibes and atmosphere.“

“Came in last minute this past Saturday with a party of 9 (4 adults and 5 children under 11) as grandson had a baseball game nearby. Was my first time. Food choices were very good and kids menu also had lots of offerings and their meals also included ice cream. I can’t say enough about our waiter, Matt. He was just the perfect server for our party, as he had children himself and totally understood how challenging it could be eating out with kids. He put the kids orders in right away. He knew just want to stop by and check on us. He is an asset to your restaurant and you’re very lucky to have him. We will definitely be back. Was a very positive experience.“

“I’ve been to this restaurant more times than I can count, and I keep coming back for the exact same meal because it’s THAT good! On top of the great food, the service is always on point. Huge shoutout to my server, Steven, who is always friendly, laid-back, and makes the experience even better.
If you’re looking for a relaxed, laid-back place to enjoy a late lunch with great food and great service, look no further. Ask for Steven — you won’t be disappointed!“

“My hubby and I went for dinner here with some friends and had a great experience! Best mussels I ever had in my life and we both loved the fries too! Service was friendly and quick, especially for a party of 8 people. They also have some innovative mocktails! Highly recommended!“

“My husband Jeff and I(Terry) had the best Valentine's Dayy!! Your wings, your service, Food is amazing. Our standards are very high and appreciate all you do for our community!!! Happy Valentine's Day From the Vagell's!! ❤️“

“The food here is delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The owner is very friendly and the staff make the dining experience here a pleasure. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.“

“Stopped in for a very last minute birthday dinner. The staff quickly accommodated a large group (with kids) no problem. Food and service was excellent and the live music really made the night. We were very impressed. Thanks for a memorable night.“

“Factory Square is a huge old factory that was converted into a mixed-use space. Parking was free and plentiful; you have the option to park on street or in their huge lot. It's located on a paved bike trail too; the entrance by the bike path didn't have an elevator but on the side entrance, there was one. The space was spacious, loved the exposed pipes, bricks, and the historic feel.

There were a few businesses that we visited on this occasion. The first one was Perkatory Coffee for some caffeine; then Rosie's Royal chocolate for some sweets; then The Lab for lunch; finally, Witchcraft Brewery for a beer. Service from these places were great. There were tables and seats in the hallway you can dine and relax at. Other businesses include, a bakery, a pet shop, CrossFit, escape room, arcade, etc.

I think this is a great use of space and a fun spot to hang out at. I loved all the options there. I think they're constantly adding new businesses too. Overall, a fun spot and worth the visit!“

“We are up from Texas for the summer and I told my wife I wanted to try restaurants that we have not tried before. My SIL and her husband came by and they let me pick the restaurant and so I chose knowing nothing about this restaurant. The food was amongst the best that I have ever had and the others agreed. The Hanger Chicken was my choice and I can not speak to highly of it. The spiciness was very good but the sauce was fantastic. Raven was our server and she was fantastic and joked along with us. Love you Raven.“

“Stopped in here while I was in the area with a business colleague who insisted we had to eat here, and he definitely wasn't wrong! The food was fantastic, and I really appreciated the hometown atmosphere. As a Southerner, I always enjoy a place that has that welcoming, down-home feel.

The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and the prices were very fair. It's the kind of place that makes you glad you stopped in. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area again. Highly recommend!“

“My family of five recently had dinner at Beachland Tavern. I just want to give a shout-out to the staff. We have dairy allergies and they went above and beyond to make sure we were set. Thank you. We will definitely be back and we really appreciate it. Food was great, wine and beer were perfect, but the staff deserves gold stars! Thanks again and highly recommend, especially to families!“

“1st time here and everything is going very well. Room is spacious and comfortable. Front desk staff very friendly.“

“Since a lot of these reviews appear to be old, clarifying 2 things: there are two locations (norfolk & hartford) run by Good Works Entertainment. The Hartford location used to have a bistro but does not any longer - they have chips and candy. The highly regarded Bears smoke house is across the street as is the convention center and hotel (that ay have a special rate if you ask). hartford location has nearby street and paid parking unaffiliated with the venue. Both feature a range of arttists so check one or both out with friends and family.“

“Umm... Amazing! I don't know anyone can rate other than 5 stars!!! The food was out if this world. Fresh and delicious seafood. Everything we had was top notch.“

“Pretty decent! Like a regular restaurant. Love how they bring mint chocolate sticks everyone has to love them. My daughter says the kids chicken tenders are amazing! Especially the ranch. The atmosphere is okay nothing fancy. We had Nyelle P for our waitress very kind good experience!“

“Beautiful atmosphere, service was very good . Food was outstanding and very fresh . Chef is very talented with great presentation. I would highly recommend !“

“We had the jumbo wings with buffalo on the side. Some of the best wings I’ve ever had. 10/10“

“good big slices for 3 bucks and up cant go wrong. really good pizza.“

“the chicken sandwich was pretty good. the vread was fresh it was seasoned well. but they must and I mean must leave making collard greens alone. it's cool, it's not for everyone. They had no seasoning and whoever made them cut none if tge "veins" stems out“

“Had our 37 grammar school reunion Our waitress Mary Lu was amazing We had a set up in the back which was perfect as we were a fun 🤩 group The food was great and the cocktails 🍹 amazing (recommend Strawberry coconut martini)“

“It's a decent restaurant if you are staying in the hotel. I probably wouldn't come here otherwise. The food seems fresh and well prepared. The menu is very small. My only issue was they clearly don't wash their romaine lettuce, this should be a crime after all the issues with recalls. Not to mention, who wants to eat grit?!“

“The best pizza friendly people nice drinks“

“Great menu, fantastic coffee, pleasant service! Definitely plan to return!“

“Valentines dinner was phenomenal. Will definitely be returning. Thank you!“

“I had a great experience at The Bar & Grill in Newington. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt casual, comfortable, and welcoming. It had the kind of neighborhood spot feeling where you can relax, enjoy good food, and not feel rushed.

The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came out hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered. I also liked that it felt like a fun place to meet up with friends, grab a meal, watch a game, or just enjoy a laid-back night out. The overall experience was easy, enjoyable, and exactly what I was hoping for.

I would definitely come back to The Bar & Grill and would recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly local place with good food, good service, and a comfortable atmosphere.“

“Actually the whole list, makes it a wonderful place to dine! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Went for a birthday dinner, group of 6. Ordered house made bread rolls, calimari, potato bravas, ceasear salad, calamari, fish and chips, garlic Parmesan white fish with mashed potatoes, risotto with salmon. Everything was DELICIOUS!!! Perfectly cooked and served piping hot! Very fresh and well seasoned! Our server was also great! Will definitely be back soon. New chef is a big improvement on the food. If you have been here during the past few years and have been disappointed by the food, give it another try now. I think you will be very pleased!“

“Just had lunch here to celebrate a birthday. Good food, good prices, good waitstaff.“

“I used to love this place!!! Haven't been in quite some time and after my experience I will not come back ever!!! There were 3 of us. 2 of us sat down at the bar first. The bald white guy nor the female working greeted us!!! In fact he just gave us an ugly stare, no greeting whatsoever!!! He then proceeded to throw 2 menus on the bar in front of us. When I asked for a 3rd menu, he pointed at one of the menus he had already laid down!!! I said there's 3 of us!!! He brought a third menu still not a word from him or the female bartender who kept walking by as welll. We sat for a few minutes, they both continued to act as if we weren't sitting there. Still no greeting.....be right with you....can I get you some drinks.....water anything. Finally, after about 15 minutes of sitting and continually being walked by and ignored, we walked out!!! At that point I didn't want this guy to serve me an ice cube!!! It took every thing in me not to let him have it. As a customer service supervisor.....the last thing I am going to tolerate is HORRIBLE SERVICE from anyone!!! I was totally disgusted with the service we received!!! Oh wait....we never got any service....just a bunch of frowns and ugly stares!!! FYI....I DID NOT TAP RECOMMEND!!!“

“la California Pizza de aguacate es la.mera chingonada muy rica y el servicio especial 5 Estrella les doy“

“Place is beautiful and service was amazing and yummy !!“