New American Restaurants near Newington, CT

“One of my faves !! Love the people that work there and food is sinful!!“

“My first time visiting this establishment and I was greeted warmly by Emma. Then I sat at the bar, listening to the live and served by the lovely Meredith. I will come back again on my next visit to the area.“

“Great food, friendly staff, seemed to offer a lot of games and activities would be more fun to go in the evening. Pool tables and arcade games. We went for lunch, a local spot for sure, everyone knew each other. Have to come back in the summer to play volleyball on the courts.“

“I should’ve took a picture of it, but I had the best burger with Swiss cheese and corn beef and sauerkraut and Russian dressing ever. With the fries it was the best.“

“great atmosphere, service, food and drink. The shrimp and grits was great, in addition to the Ahi Flatbread. looking forward to checking out the brunch. Thanks for the great service Hunter!“

“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!“

“After a busy weekend my honey and I decided to hit SBG for breakfast. I'm so glad we did. The food was fantastic the staff was beyond friendly and engaging. Even the patrons were amazing. cannot wait to return“

“Our experience was nothing but exceptional. Matt (our server and bartender) was fantastic, went above and beyond, and guided us through the dinner (we appreciated his recommendations and alternate options). We will definitely come back and cannot recommend enough! Thank you!!!“

“EXCELLENT staff!! Great food!! Always an awesome experience whether dining in the restaurant or enjoying the deliciousness at one of the events catered by FxF. Can’t say enough about the amazing FxF team!“

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

“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.“

“Great Atmosphere, wine selection! Fantastic food !!“

“I was able to attend Houseful if Blues and could not have chosen a better venue! Small, quaint and noteworthy a bad seat in the house! Perfect!“

“It was a culinary delight. I had the crispy duck leg. It was so tender on the inside. It was plated on passion fruit juice and seeds, and garnished with crispy rind of orange. It was such a joy to eat.“

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

“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!“

“This place was beyond amazing. I have been here personally for food with friends before but never for an event. I used this place for my 2 month old baby’s baptism luncheon. (On st Patrick’s day) Shannon, the event manager was absolutely fabulous to work with. She even followed up with me after her first email since I have a terrible memory and forgot to reply to the first outreach. She made the whole event super easy and seamless. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that. I am a new mom with a 2 month old so complicated processes will never get done. Shannon made everything super easy and friendly. She was available by phone and email. Any questions I had she comfortable to ask and when I changed the salad she made it seem like it was nothing. I cannot say enough great things about her. (P.s this place was extremely well priced too for absolutely FABULOUS food) The day of, we were 30 minutes early and the room was all ready for us and let us choose whether to be in the room or hang out at the bar. Jackie was our waitress and she was amazing! I am a neurotic mom who can’t remember anything and she totally helped me out. When I was walking around talking to guests she brought the drinks to me. She was beyond professional, kind, helpful and nice to all of our guests and us and our family. We got TONS of compliments on Jackie and the food. We got the bronze package and replaced the salad with a Cesar salad, the chicken plate, steak and pasta bolognese. Delicious! They were the perfect portions and super tasty. Again, we cannot say enough great things about Jackie! We had extra people show up and within moments she had spaces created for them. She and her team were great and I hope she knows how wonderful she made the day!“

“First time there today and it was amazing, I had the beef short rib grilled cheese with sweet potato fries, my hubby had the Philly Cheesesteak and the French onion soup!! Our server explained a lot to us about the food and told us her favorite dishes!!! We will definitely be back !!“

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

“Food, staff, atmosphere top notch.“

“GREAT FOOD, FAST SERVICE!“

“Sat outside on a nice covered patio. Everything is cooked to perf
ection and reasonably priced. Cocktails are creative and delicious, all different kinds of Martinis by an award winning bartender. There are always specials. The beef stew with prime rib was great. You'd never know from the outside.“

“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“

“Found our next ‘excellent’ food restaurant up in this area. Def recommend.“

“Great food , vibes and atmosphere.“

“We checked in for a funeral for a couple of days. Tried to pay for an upgrade. They said the floors higher then 12 were closed. It was fine. 12th floor was perfect. Our first room AC was broken and the Manager moved us a couple of doors down right away. So so sweet. It was cool in no time. Sonya at the front desk was very nice. The parking when we arrived was very confusing. We called when we arrived to figure out where to go. Take a right on church in the public garage. Then there is a door straight into the hotel lobby. No valet yet. They have plenty of snack and lite bite options at the front desk for purchase. Their restaurants are still not open. This was not an inconvenience at all. Completely understand. The hotel is a tad bit dated. But I would 100% stay here again. Easy to get to restaurants and within walking distance or an Uber ride. We didn’t use the gym, pool or business center. The room was really clean when we arrived too. Which is great. Thanks Hilton.“

“sunday brunch was nice. food was good service was efficient“

“Came in around 6p on a Sunday so it wasn’t busy. The inside is what you’d expect for similar restaurants; darker ambiance , booths and tables, and outdoor seating as well. We were sat and addressed quickly, placing an order for drinks and an app. We then chose two entrees to share. For an old fashioned, a glass of Prosecco, an egg roll appetizer, a Cobb salad, and a steak sandwich with fries came to about $90 (with tip).

Our waitress was attentive without being invasive; she was quick and friendly .

My only complaint is the sticky table.

We would definitely return

Kid-friendliness: At the right time of day this could be a decent spot for a family to enjoy a meal“

“Excellent food & Service!“

“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)“

“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.“

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

“We are a group of eight Women golfers that travel each week to play a different course in CT. Get the usual eye rolling looks from the men from parking lot, pro shop to the course and finally the bar. Some men are polite but they are few. Quarry Ridge staff went over the top to make our Tuesday golf experience relaxing and fun. Course was in good shape. Kevin in the pro shop attentive asking questions after our round to see if we had a good time and what were our thoughts about women’s golf. Poor Kevin got a earful I’m afraid. He was such a good sport! The chef came out and checked on our lunch. Talked about his menu. Very enthusiastic. It was a perfect day Tuesday Blue sky, cool temps, Great Golf and being with friends. Thank you to all the staff at Quarry Ridge. You will see us all again. Keep up the great work of making women feel valued in the sport of golf. Kindest Regards, Kathy Mroczka“

“I’ve been going to sisters for almost 15 yrs
Best Dine in or take out in Hartford City
The Owner Michelle is one of the kindest women GOD has created I Love her hospitality, her spirit is a blessing to be around Thank you 🙏🏽“

“Best Italian wedding soup i ve had so far !!! ♥️“

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

“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!! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE BY ALL EMPLOYERS. I RECOMMEND THE CHICKEN WINGS OR FRIED FISH. VERY REASONABLE PRICES. EXCELLENT BAR SERVICE. GROWN AND PROFESSIONAL ATMOSPHERE INCLUDING EXCELLENT DJ !!!! I FELT VERY SAFE WITH THE SUPERB SECURITY. DRINKS ARE NOT WATERED DOWN LIKE MOST PLACES. I LOVE PARADISE SO MUCH I ORDER TAKE OUT AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK. VERY CLEAN ESTABLISHMENT. I RECOMMEND PARADISE TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN. I CAN'T WAIT TO PANDEMIC IS OVER SO I CAN VISIT AGAIN !!!!!! FROM 1-10 I GIVE PARADISE A 12 EASILY !!!!“

“First time here, but I was very impressed by the food and service. I'm trying to eat a more plant-based diet and the veggie quesadilla was not only delicious, but extremely satisfying and filling. One of a few places that actually have blue cheese stuffed olives for martinis! Will definitely stay here again!“

“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“