Herd - Middletown

We had a lovely evening at Herd. Our meal was quite delightful, featuring fried oysters, house-made pork belly, flat iron steak, a soft-shell crab special, and... read more We had a lovely evening at Herd. Our meal was quite delightful, featuring fried oysters, house-made pork belly, flat iron steak, a soft-shell crab special, and poached pear for dessert. Each dish was meticulously prepared; the seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection, while the steak was wonderfully medium rare. The flavors were enjoyable, though they lacked perfect balance. The soft-shell crab was a highlight, showcasing true creativity and skill. The poached pear was well-executed and not overly sweet, although it was served cold. The decor was stylish and modern, in line with the owner's vision. However, the location itself wasn’t particularly special, and the Christmas lights in the window felt a bit unnecessary. The drinks were expertly crafted, and our server provided outstanding service overall. We will certainly return, as this restaurant seems to be on the right track.

We started with popcorn chicken, calamari, and meatballs, all of which were outstanding. Although we were disappointed to find that they were out of cheese curd... read more We started with popcorn chicken, calamari, and meatballs, all of which were outstanding. Although we were disappointed to find that they were out of cheese curds, it did not detract from our overall enjoyment—all the dishes were delicious. For our main courses, we ordered steaks: a NY strip, petite filet mignon, and a couple of other entrees. The meats were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. Initially, my dining companions deemed the mashed potatoes as 'boring,' but once they tried them, they changed their minds. The garlicky green beans were also a highlight. For dessert, we indulged in a rich chocolate pot-de-crème that was both sweet and delectable. We also tried a brown butter bourbon ice cream, which was a unique treat we had never experienced before—it was fantastic. Thank you to the team for your assistance and for seamlessly implementing the necessary safety protocols. I also appreciate the ease of using resy.com for reservations. We’ve typically used OpenTable, but our experience with Resy was just as smooth. Thank you!

Without a doubt, some of the best burgers we've ever tasted! We tried the Heart a Quack and the Goat Herder, and they were fantastic. We also indulged in their... read more Without a doubt, some of the best burgers we've ever tasted! We tried the Heart a Quack and the Goat Herder, and they were fantastic. We also indulged in their amazing cheese curds drizzled with truffle honey. The portions were generous, the atmosphere was inviting, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place! Just a heads up: we ordered our burgers from the pub menu, which you can enjoy in either the bar/pub area or the more formal dining room. However, happy hour pricing is only offered in the pub section. Just thought I'd mention that!

Maybe it was just the wrong night to eat there. It took forever to get our meals because the kitchen wasn't communicating with the wait staff who had to return... read more Maybe it was just the wrong night to eat there. It took forever to get our meals because the kitchen wasn't communicating with the wait staff who had to return to the table several times to tell us what wasn't available to go with what we ordered. And some function had been going on before we arrived so patrons were dragging tables and chairs around on their own to rearrange the seating. And our waitress was brand new but learning. The food was good but I'm glad we just ordered from the bar menu. Having main room meals with these problems would have been intolerable.

We were here about 2 months after they opened and we definitely loved the food and were not impressed with the service. decided we would give it another chance... read more We were here about 2 months after they opened and we definitely loved the food and were not impressed with the service. decided we would give it another chance as we were really excited to have a steak house in Middletown. Over a year later the same result food was very good, wine was good but the service absolutely sucked, long wait times, ran out of all specials. Very sad to see but I think they need some new management with restaurant experience. I hope they do what is needed to get the help they need and make this a great place. :0(