"cozy sitting areas with fire pits overlooking the water."(2 Tips)
"Excellent place for seafood"(6 Tips)
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Kimberly PaulMay 2, 2015Great music and dance space, cozy sitting areas with fire pits overlooking the water. Cocktails are a little pricey as to be expected for the area but the scenery is worth it.Upvote2Downvote
Deana CokelyAugust 23, 2017I had the best time. I love the bartenders Michelle and Ray, they are the best bartenders here.😊cranberry juice is awesomeUpvote1Downvote
Ryan BradyJune 23, 2012The bar is nice enough with cool fire pits and if you find one that's free jump on it quick. Being able to sit near the fires happens less often than you getting struck by lightning. Food = 6/10UpvoteDownvote- Sam HigginsNovember 5, 2022Excellent place for seafood and burgers looking out at the Connecticut river.UpvoteDownvote
Laura SJuly 24, 2011The clam and corn fritters were burnt and had very little (if any) clam. The fish was also over fried. Nice atmosphere, though!UpvoteDownvote
Scott ExAugust 6, 2011Great atmosphere over looking water/marina. Chowder was a bit watery.UpvoteDownvote
Cyndie CaramanteAugust 28, 2012justfyi. food poisoning takes up to 24 hours after eatting the food. don't be to quick to blameUpvoteDownvote
Mila C.August 4, 2012Food here is not worth what you pay! Calamari was cold burger half well half rare chicken fingers are safeUpvoteDownvote
JasonSeptember 4, 2010The food is absolutely horrible. Calamari was gross. Burger meat looked white. Salad was dry and aged. My wife and I got sick after. They're closing soon - they should just stick to drinks.Upvote1Downvote
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