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JayCT Dec 8, 2010 08:57 AM

Lunch in Rocky Hill, Cromwell or Berlin

I am meeting friends for lunch and want to find a new place in the Rocky Hill, Cromwell or Berlin area. We have been to Elizabeth's, Tomasso's and Portifino's in the past but now want something different. We do not want a chain or a hotel restaurant either. Any suggestions? Jay

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    JayCT Dec 22, 2010 10:31 AM

    We had our lunch the other day and we found it to be just okay. The building is a bit run down and need of some rehab. the service was good but I noticed that a large table next to us was served well after us even though they were there well before us. The food was okay but hardly spectactular. I will say though that the price was reasonable but I am not sure we will go back again. Jay

    1. junescook Dec 9, 2010 06:27 AM

      There's a Saybrook Fish House on the Silas Deane in Rocky Hill a little farther south of the exit from I-91. I don't know if you consider that a "chain" but it can be good and it wuld be different.

      http://www.restaurantway.com/?restaur...

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      Saybrook Fish House
      2165 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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        JayCT Dec 9, 2010 10:24 AM

        I love Saybrook Fish House. Looks like Baci is the choice though. Jay

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        Saybrook Fish House
        2165 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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          jdgall Dec 9, 2010 10:49 AM

          You will enjoy, they have many choices for lunch and their food and service is very good.

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        JayCT Dec 9, 2010 05:08 AM

        Thanks for the suggestions but I do not think a few are into Asian food. Baci looks decent. May try there. Thanks, Jay

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          jdgall Dec 8, 2010 11:51 AM

          Baci in Cromwell is very good.

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            kattyeyes Dec 8, 2010 01:09 PM

            Very true, jdgall...and so is Oyama (with a good arm you can almost throw a softball at it from Baci) if you're in a sushi or hibachi mood.

            Hey, has anyone been to The Angry Olive in Rocky Hill (south of On the Border on the Silas Deane)? One of my colleagues has been a few times and enjoyed it, but I have no other intel. Of all things, it used to be Bickford's Pancake House and other random chains over time...but is NOT a chain now.

            Oooh, and I know you didn't say G'bury, but isn't J Gilbert's doing their Christmas lunch thing through December? Just to throw another different option in there...

          2. mels Dec 8, 2010 11:11 AM

            I really love Puket Cafe, if you are all into Thai food.

            http://www.puketcafe.com

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