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The music, the staff, the ambiance
I was having dinner alone and the waitress which was also the bartender was amazing. She made me feel so welcomed and was helpful helping me decide of what to eat.
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Big menu suitable for everyone and affordable. If ever I'm back in Hartford, I'll definitely be stopping by again
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5 stars all around. Bring your appetite as these folks know how to deliver on the food! Great taste, great service, awesome old fashion drink and great atmosphere! If you’re in town don’t pass this up!
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Don Mancini and his entire staff went above and beyond to host our Babson Field Hockey parent group pregame gathering prior to the NCAA Final Four. The level of service, quality of food and atmosphere could not have been better. Don and Red Rock Tavern also fulfilled multiple large catering orders for us over two days. From my very first interaction with him to our last handshake when he dropped off our post game spread - he could not have been more warm, gracious and attentive. During my interactions with Don, I also learned that he offers special meal discounts for firefighters and police. Plus they feed the homeless on Sundays. Just a first class job by their team across the board, led by a humble and genuine owner. I give Red Rock Tavern my highest marks and a full recommendation. Simply outstanding!
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The food is very good and my sever (Maleka?) was excellent. It’s in a very nice location that’s not congested on weekend and not far from capital area. It was peaceful and not crowded but I’m sure it will be later in evening.
I ordered the eggplant fries ($10) as appetizer and wanted to order another serving because they were delicious. I had the special (A-1 Burger $12) and it was very tasty. The prices are very reasonable. They have a dinner menu but served after 5pm.
I highly recommend dining at this establishment if in area. And I love the flowers that are planted near door, they make it very inviting!
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AMAZING. The food here was incredible. my boyfriend and i were visiting connecticut for the day and randomly found this place. We both got their grinders for only $6 each because of their deal on tuesdays. Mine was so delicious, and our server was super nice as well!! The place wasn’t busy as it wasn’t really lunch or dinner time so the service was quick. I would definitely consider making the 2 hour trip back to connecticut just to eat here!!
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Service was INCREDIBLE!!! The food was SOOO delicious. This is the beat service I’ve ever received, we were promptly seated, our drinks came as soon as we ordered them, they took our order quickly, and the food came quickly. They also checked on us constantly and even took a picture of me and my family for us. 10/10 recommend if your in Hartford!! +the owner is very nice and knows what hes doing.
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I have been meaning to leave this review for MONTHS now and am FINALLY getting around to it.
My husband and I were in town for the weekend were driving around famished and happened upon this little cafe.
I have to admit that our expectations were not very high, since it seemed to be more of a tavern than a restaurant, and had done out at a pricey cafe in NYC the night before where the food was tasty but the service subpar (at best) but we were PLEASANTLY surprised at what a great experience it turned out to be!
The moment we stepped in the door, both women behind the bar cheerfully greeted us with smiles. One escorted us to our table and took our drink order.
I only wanted water, but my husband ordered a Diet Coke and then offered me a sip of it, asking if it tasted OK. I hadn't had a fountain DC in years and admitted that it tasted a bit off. One of our servers had obviously witnessed the exchange and immediately came over to ask if we were unhappy with the drink. We said that it tasted "a little off", but no big deal. She said that the canister might need replacing and insisted on dumping out the drink, attaching a new syrup canister and subsequently providing a far better tasting drink for him.
I ordered the Alpine chicken sandwich on a GF roll and was delighted at the quality of the prep, the taste of the chicken, mushrooms and onions but mostly was shocked at how soft, fresh and moist the roll was for being gluten free. The sandwich was delicious and the accompanying side of fries was just the way I like them: thick, crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside.
As we were preparing to leave, a groom and his groomsmen stopped in for shots on their way to his wedding. When we approached the bar to ask for our bill, the wedding party asked us to partake in some shots (we declined since we were getting back on the road) but wished them all well. One of the gentlemen grabbed the two of us to pull us into their celebratory photos. =)
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The food here was so good!! My sister and I both got the chicken Caesar cutlet and it was amazing. My sister said it was the best sandwich she has ever had. Also, we went to watch the UNC basketball game (which was playing at the same time as the UConn game) and the workers and patrons there were kind enough to put the UNC game on one of the UConn screens. Overall a great experience!
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My auntie’s 60’s birthday was spent for brunch. Music was fire for us and for everyone else. A nice mix for family and ppl just there for brunch. server was ty and they were was amazing. I was definitely repeating a lot and they were patient and kind. It means a lot.
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We were a party of six grabbing dinner before a show, and the place was absolutely rocking! When we made the reservation, we were told that Sunday brunch would still be going on until 6 p.m. and that it might be loud. That was definitely the case while walking through the bar area, but once we were seated at our table we could still have a conversation without shouting.
The music was provided by a DJ playing a great variety of upbeat tracks, which created a fun, energetic atmosphere—perfect for getting in the mood before heading to a show.
The food was outstanding as well. Since it’s a pub/tavern, you might expect typical bar bites, appetizers, and handhelds. They certainly had those, but the menu goes far beyond standard pub fare. One person ordered the grilled chicken Alfredo with broccoli, and it was excellent. I had the Cobb salad with mixed greens and spinach—again, much better than your average bar or pub offering.
Others at the table ordered handhelds, which came on high-quality bread, toasted panini-style. One friend ordered the Caprese panini and didn’t initially notice it included chicken—she was pleasantly surprised and loved it. We also started with an order of buffalo cauliflower, which was impressive.
Honestly, I’m probably not doing their menu justice, so it’s worth checking out for yourself. The owner was there during our visit and spent time sharing the history of the restaurant with us, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
This is definitely a place we’ll be visiting again and again—there’s still a lot on the menu we want to try—especially whenever we’re in the Hartford area.