This family-style, family-run restaurant is known for specialty pizzas and grinders, and also serves Italian and Greek entrees, seafood dishes, steaks and a large selection of desserts. The restaurant, which has numerous large booths, also has a separate banquet room seating up to 45. Peter and Janie Kanaras, residents of North Granby, have been serving the community since they opened New England Pizza in 1987.
Esca is Middletown's newest Italian Restaurant and upscale wine bar. 'Esca' is an Italian word, which means 'to lure'. Patrons can expect a culinary display that is an experience unto itself. Plate after plate comes out of the kitchen, each one a work of art. The wine menu offers options for 'flights', as well as single glasses. Esca is conveniently located on the corner of Washington (Rt 66) and Main Street. Al Fresco dining, as well as elevated mezzanine dining are just two of the options available to patrons.
ARCH II Sports Bar & Grill is a lively spot featuring 25 flat screen TVs, a pool table, a jukebox, dartboards and 16 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner is served daily with American menu items such as burgers, wings, pasta, sandwiches, pizza, soups and salads. Arch II offers daily drink specials and caters private parties.
The Tavern is located off the lobby at the Inn at Middletown on historic Main Street and is the renovated site of the National Guard Armory. It has two rustic and charming dining areas and two flat screen televisions, and features two fireplaces and a cozy pub. The Tavern menu offers comfort foods featuring appetizers, innovative salads, burgers and comfort foods. Tavern at The Armory also has a full dinner menu with additional options, as well as 11 micro brews on tap, martinis and a full wine list. For a cozy place to meet old friends and to make new ones, be sure to stop in the Tavern at The Armory.
Beachland Tavern serves classic American fare, including salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes, along with a selection of draft and bottled beers, wines and cocktails. There also are plenty of bar snacks and happy hour specials. Catering services also are available.
A funky, energetic, playful vibe sets the tone for the Summer Shack seafood restaurant, located on the second floor of the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Wooden beams and vibrant awnings replicate the interior of an old surf shack. The establishment's owner, Jasper White's philosophy, "Food is love," is displayed in bright lights.
The menu features fresh seafood, lobster, and a raw bar, with some non-seafood and kid friendly options, such as fried chicken, burgers, steaks and hot dogs. It also offer desserts from freshly baked pies to ice cream. The circular bar overlooking the lobster tanks seats 40 and offers a multitude of cocktails and drinks. For a quick bite, hungry gamers can find Jasper White's Express, at the Sun Earth food court, also in the casino.
In business since 1986, Golden Palace Restaurant is a beautifully decorated restaurant with a friendly staff. The restaurant offers an extensive menu and is highly touted and frequented by locals who continue to come back for reliable service, great prices and authentic Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan fare. The menu features items such as Seven Stars Around The Moon, Fillet Mignon Chinese Style and Mango Coconut Cake. A separate dim sum menu is also available.
Restaurant owners Alan Fong and Ping Tong have created a successful family run business; customers can read all about the touching personal family story, from China to America, inside the menu.
Located on the corner of Washington and Main Streets, often called the "cornerstone" of Middletown, Luce Restaurant represents the heart of city's fine-dining spots. This restaurant offers Tuscan and American-inspired fine cuisine in a romantic, beautifully decorated atmosphere. Its handsomely dressed staff skillfully attends to the clientele's dining needs and each item on Luce's menu can be prepared according to the customer's request. A significant wine list and fine beer selection adds to the restaurant's appeal. Luce also has ample off-street parking in its own supervised lot. Whether it's a business lunch or a romantic dinner for two, Luce Restaurant is a sure bet.
The Dublin is an Irish pub open for lunch and dinner daily. The pub offers happy hour specials every evening, serving soups, salads, sandwiches, one pound burgers and entrees including shepard's pie, filet mignon and chicken picatta. Visit the Dublin Web site to view a complete menu and a schedule of upcoming events.
Dao Fusion Cuisine & Lounge serves a variety of Asian and Thai cuisine and sushi. The menu includes pineapple fried rice, roti canai, scallop king and hibachi.
A no-frills, rough-around-the-edges, blue-collar neighborhood bar, the Hard Hat Cafe has been in business for a long time and has its share of loyal customers. The Hard Cat Cafe has sandwiches, burgers and other bar fare. The kitchen is open until 10pm daily.
Maple Tree Cafe offers casual dining, and seasonal outdoor sitting. Lunch and dinner is served every day and the cafe hosts bands on Friday and Saturday nights. The Maple Tree has a full bar, has a new executive chef, and is proud of its pub food menu.
Franco Gianni's Pizza offers excellent italian cuisine in this small sit down restaurant. Whether you're a family of six or just a couple, Franco Gianni's serves up large portions of the best homestyle pizza and pasta that will satisfiy even the biggest appetite.
Wood-n-Tap, which is conveniently located off of I-91, is a restaurant specializing in American cuisine. It is one of five Wood-n-Taps in the state. Call-ahead seating is available for groups consisting of less than eight people, and reservations are accepted for parties of eight or more. Delivery is available for orders totaling more than $100.
To-Go platters can be ordered for take-out. Wood-n-Tap is known for its "Tappy Hour," which is a $3 featured draft starting at 4pm, with five appetizers for $6 each until 7pm. The motto of the restaurant is "Come as you are," meaning casual attire is welcomed.
