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Top 8 Bar food in Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Middletown. Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles (26 km) south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653. Middletown was included within Hartford County upon its creation on May 10, 1666. In 1784, the central settlement was incorporated as a city distinct from the town. Both were included within newly formed Middlesex County in May 1785. In 1923, the City of Middletown was consolidated with the Town, making the city limits of the city quite extensive.
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8. Sliders Grill & Bar
Sliders Grill & Bar was proudly established in 1993 by Fred Marcantonio with a mission to provide the community of Plainville, CT with its very own hometown sports bar. Two decades later and six locations to date, we have evolved to become a favorite CT d
Reviewed By jcharisman
Sliders is a small local chain of restaurants / sports bar specializing in wings. I have been to several of the locations and was excited to have one in my town.We arrived about 5:30 on their opening day to find the parking lot packed. We were able to park next door due to the later hour. Inside the dining room had plenty of tables. When I poked my head into the bar area I saw that most every seat was taken as were the tables and was surprised to see an older crowd sitting around the bar. What I really liked was that the dining room was relatively quiet - even with all of the people in the nearby rooms. Conversations were easy as we didn't need to yell. Our waitress, Shannon, was friendly and personable which only added to our experience. We let her know that we were in no hurry and understood that it was opening day and expected there to be a bit of a longer wait. Our food (wings) came and they were on par with the best tasting I have had. Generous with the sauce too. Can't wait to go back!
7. Mezzo Grille
Overall Ratings
3 based on 46 reviews
A multi-entertainment venue with something for everyone. Late afternoon / early evening we are a superb dining experience with some of the best dishes in town; American comfort with a Twist! Gourmet Pizzas, grinders, farm fresh products. A great happy hou
Reviewed By GringoAlto2000
Located a bit off the Main Street, this patio offers singers and entertainment ... Special oyster nights, clams too!Go just for fun!
6. Mattabesett Canoe Club
Overall Ratings
3 based on 108 reviews
Was known as Harbor Park Restaurant, but is now going through a name change and (I believe) new owners. Had a wonderful meal there and would like to post a review.
Reviewed By justmy2cents4u
We enjoyed a pleasant late afternoon out at this casual-but-neat establishment on The Connecticut River, where we were blessed by beautiful weather and a fine view of the waterfront. The classic New England clam chowder offered plenty of delicious morsels of clams, and my shrimp polenta had a nice, aromatic flavor, but the grits were somewhat watery. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, offering to take our picture of us posing in front of a rainbow that appeared across the river. My husband enjoyed his salmon, but it was a rather small strip, measuring 2 inches wide by about 7 inches long. His wedge salad had just enough blue cheese on it.
5. The Hop Knot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By esterinaanderson
If you love beer & pretzels (like me)... this is your place. There is a great beer menu and lots of pretzels to choose from. It's possible to have pretzel dinner & dessert and walk away full & satisfied. It's a little small, but yummy.
4. Eli Cannon's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By BeachesAreBest123
We stopped in for lunch. Itâwasnt crowded, we got a nice wooden booth and checked out the interesting memorabilia while ordering. I ordered a burger with blue cheese, jalapeños and bacon. It was the best burger Iâve had in literally years. The burger was juicy and cooked exactly right and the bun wasnât soggy. It was delicious! I didnât care for the seasoned homemade chips that came with it, and they nicely made me up a fresh batch of unseasoned chips. My husband enjoyed his grilled chicken sandwich. He got a couple of 6 oz. beers just to try. A great place to kick back for an hour or so. Fabulous! Will be back.
3. Herd Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
What do you get when a doctor, a lawyer, an artist and a chef meet over craft beer and a meal? Itâs not a jokeâHerd is the product of four souls, each offering an area of interest. HERD is a restaurant featuring fresh, locally sourced creations at the han
Reviewed By suematt70
We had dinner last night at Herd as my husband wanted to visit Chris Barron, a bar tender, that he knew from Wallingford. Our dinner was early, 5:00 and our reservation really wasnât needed. The bar became busy, but the dining room had just a few parties at that time. Our waitress, Nancy, was excellent. She was personable and efficient, timing our meal perfectly and checking on us a few times to be sure all was well. Happy Hour went until 7:00, so our glasses of wine were $5.00. My husband had the onion soup which was steaming hot and tasty and I ordered the eggplant frites which were good and enough to share for a small group. We brought some home. Next we had salads that were pretty large for a house salad. Mine had a bit too much dressing so next time Iâd order the dressing on the side. Our meals were the rib eye steak and a special for the night, chicken Marsala. Both delicious and served with potatoes, mashed or sweet, and tiny green beans. The steak was large and done perfectly. We shared a dessert special of blueberry cheesecake that was light and fluffy. It was a excellent meal for two for a reasonable price. The dining room is a bit stark, aiming for a western âherdâ of cattle ambiance with unusual lighting, herding photos, and dark beams. It was a bit chilly where we sat as each time someone opened the door there was a breeze,even with heavy curtains to try to block it. So weâd request seating further back next time. Actually, the front faces Metro Square so itâs a bit tricky to find, but parking is very convenient. We chatted a few minutes with the bar tender, Chris and were glad we tried this new dining option. Give this restaurant a try!
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2. Tavern at the Armory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Chambesy
The Tavern is bar and restaurant at the same time. While we were having dinner a large group came to drink at the bar. They were quite loud.We ordered the lamb and lobster ravioli and asked the waitress to choose two local beers for us. She served us a dark and a light beer, locally brewed. Both excellent. The lamb was cooked to perfection. I also liked the mashed potatoes that came with it and the undercooked string beans (better under than over cooked. But if you want all your customers to be happy maybe you should just cook them 1 minute more ;-). No room for desert. An herbal tea to finish the excellent meal.Service really friendly. Prices on the higher end for a bar meal.Thank you for your comments about your dining experience. We have just renovated the tavern and we are looking at ways to muffle the noise a bit like you experienced. We went from carpeting to all hardwood floors and there is more echoing. It is being addressed. I agree there is a fine line between under cooked / raw and overcooked and we try to be perfect. Overall is seems like you enjoyed the evening.
1. Celtic Cavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Middletown's first and only gastropub ... featuring 18 beers on tap and a dynamic menu designed to tempt every palate. (Kitchen open LATE: Sun-Thr til 12:00am and Fri-Sat til 1am)
Reviewed By Sgs8960
Celtic is a very special place, and always my first choice for both dining or grabbing a drink at the bar, with family or friends, for social or business. The food is unbelievable (thanks, Bill), and the house is the friendliest ever (thanks, Brandon). And the staff is professional, attentive, and just fun and welcoming. Too many to list - but Lauren, Chris, Sara, Kasey, Lexi, Courtney, Ang, Mea,Taylor, to start. - thanks guys!
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