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A photo of Surfridge Brewing Company restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(67)
$$$$
• Pub • Centerbrook
Booked 4 times today
As always, the service was excellent! Surfridge is a friendly, well run establishment with a professional staff and delicious pizza and beer!
A photo of Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House restaurant
4.5
Awesome(556)
$$$$
• Seafood • Westerly
Beautiful scenery overlooking the ocean… The seafood was extraordinary and the experience was absolutely delightful 
A photo of Prime on the Green | Guilford restaurant
4.4
Awesome(41)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Guilford
Booked 25 times today
Wonderful. Everyone was kind and accommodating. Frank, the chef, was so welcoming.
A photo of Spiro's restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1877)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Rocky Point
Booked 29 times today
We’ve been there four times now and I’ve enjoyed every single item I’ve ordered. I’m not exaggerating. I really do mean every item from appetizer through dessert, not to mention the Old Fashioned they make smell like a fireplace. The scallop filled stuffing on lobster night is particularly tasty. The wait staff is engaging and personable, often indulging my charming wit. Note: the main room is very (!) loud as it is dominated by the large and lively bar area, often filled with 30-40 somethings coming in after work. However, there is a side room that is nice and quiet if you’re not that animated. Overall … one of our favorite places.
A photo of J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury restaurant
Booked 104 times today
Excellent dinner and service. I am so sorry our servers name has escaped me. He was excellent and made our dining experience a pleasure. I keep coming back, for years now. Thank you for doing it with expertise! Sheryl
A photo of Hard Rock Cafe - Foxwoods Resort Casino restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1174)
$$$$
• American • Mashantucket
Booked 38 times today
Burger and fries were incredible! Wife had Chicken Caesar salad and loved it.
A photo of Moby's restaurant
4.2
Awesome(29)
$$$$
• Italian • East Hampton
Surpassed all our expectations. Best meal we've had in the Hamptons this year. The manager made us feel as if we had been regular customers for years even though it was our first visit. Looking forward to our next meal there.
A photo of Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar | Canton restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(381)
$$$$
• Italian • Canton
Booked 51 times today
Great experience have been there a few times will plan to go again
A photo of Caffe Bravo restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(436)
$$$$
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 22 times today
Like being in Italy...this is out favorite Italian food other than Amalfi!!! Homemade Pastas, all amazing, I know because I've had them all! Great apps, like Broccoli rabe/sausage, Stuffed Zucchini Blossems, the lightest fried calamari , great whole roasted Brazinni and Veal Milenese that was perfect...
A photo of Sora Sushi at Ocean House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(31)
$$$$
• Sushi • Westerly
Sora is the best kept secret in Westerly! Beautifully presented sushi overlooking Ocean House's pristine beach. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes, though our favorite was the spicy tuna over crispy rice. My only negative experience would be that we were told no when a heat lamp was requested - yet the table next to us was given one fifteen minutes later..

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  • Sheryl
    Greater Boston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent dinner and service. I am so sorry our servers name has escaped me. He was excellent and made our dining experience a pleasure. I keep coming back, for years now. Thank you for doing it with expertise! Sheryl
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    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury$$$$• Steak• Glastonbury
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    4.8
  • ARTHUR
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Burger and fries were incredible! Wife had Chicken Caesar salad and loved it.
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    Hard Rock Cafe - Foxwoods Resort Casino$$$$• American• Mashantucket
    •
    4.2
  • JeffreyGold
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Oct 2026
    Surpassed all our expectations. Best meal we've had in the Hamptons this year. The manager made us feel as if we had been regular customers for years even though it was our first visit. Looking forward to our next meal there.
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    Moby's$$$$• Italian• East Hampton
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    4.2
  • MichaelGold
    Philadelphia County •106 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Sept 2026
    The food on the Verandah is delicious and you are surrounded by such beauty and not least of which the beautiful sparkling ocean. Unfortunately Ken, the Manager, was off on this our last night. We missed seeing him and Kanesha who is an excellent server. We look forward to a return visit hopefully towards the end of the year
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    Verandah Raw Bar at Ocean House$$$$• Seafood• Westerly
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    4.5
  • JeannieGold
    Greater Boston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Sept 2026
    As always, the service was excellent! Surfridge is a friendly, well run establishment with a professional staff and delicious pizza and beer!
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    Surfridge Brewing Company$$$$• Pub• Centerbrook
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    4.6
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