Cj's Tavern - Hartford

So disappointed. We stopped on our way home and my first thought was how filthy it is. Dirty windows, crumbs on the counter. But 2 adults and 3 hungry kids mean... read more So disappointed. We stopped on our way home and my first thought was how filthy it is. Dirty windows, crumbs on the counter. But 2 adults and 3 hungry kids meant we had to eat. I ordered a garden salad with tuna on it. It was a small bowl of salad (perhaps make it clear this is a SIDE SALAD) with a minuscule (maybe 1/8 cup) scoop of tuna. I inhaled it but made a comment when I went to pay about how disappointing it was for $10. The manager said she would take care of it so I was really surprised to see she took only $2 off the bill. Why bother? Also, seeing the waitress file her nails behind the counter, then seeing her smoking in front of the restaurant is gross. I guess necessity and sheer hunger are keeping this place in business.

Best grilled hot dogs and the fries were to die for read more Best grilled hot dogs and the fries were to die for

I would not even give this place 1 ! We were seated right away. When the waitress took my order, the other waitress interrupted her and asked her to come see he... read more I would not even give this place 1 ! We were seated right away. When the waitress took my order, the other waitress interrupted her and asked her to come see her, before she finished taking our order,(very rude ! We waited well over 40 minutes for our meal and when my husband got up to ask the waitress to check, she said she'd go look then asked a customer for more coffee, filled his coffee, filled another drink orde, my husband didn't even see her go check, so we (VERY graciously left $2 for his coffee and walked out!! We have never walked out of a restaurant and I will never step foot back in there! AWFUL was an understatement! (To boot, our hotel offered a free breakfast, but we were excited to go to the diner!

We stopped on a Saturday midday. We figured it was a touristy food place. A guarantee for a ok meal. We were wrong. It was a great meal. Wings were meaty, both... read more We stopped on a Saturday midday. We figured it was a touristy food place. A guarantee for a ok meal. We were wrong. It was a great meal. Wings were meaty, both Hot and house special King Dings were awesome. Burgers were actually great. We were impressed. Bar tender double dutied as our server. A nice guy. Happy we stopped.

Good local hometown business. Wonderful service. Food was pub grub great! Made their own sauces for the wings. We will defiantly come back when we are here agai... read more Good local hometown business. Wonderful service. Food was pub grub great! Made their own sauces for the wings. We will defiantly come back when we are here again. The only reason not 5 stars was we wished the atmosphere was a little nicer, tables next to a slanted dark ceiling was not great, other than that we were happy!