07/31/09

NOT "the best in town"

by TM70

Calling First & Last (Avon location) the "best in town" is going a bit far, either that or the people saying that don't venture out much. My good friend and i took her sister out to celebrate news that she is expecting, unfortunately this is the place her sister chose. I ate here once before and was disappointed and now again with this recent visit. The food was just bland. When my friend returned her dinner, it came back no better...the waitress seem hurried to give us our check,didnt offer us dessert...not that we wouldve stayed for it but still. And yes, i agree with someone else's post saying the place was "poorly lit"...we had little lanterns on the table...they are pointless if you have to break out your lighter to read the menu, we overheard the couple in back of us saying the same thing about the lighting. Its one thing to maintain a soft lighting during the evening, its another when its too soft to read the menu clearly!! Anyway, this is NOT the "best in town"...take my word for it please.

• Pros: The building itself is nice.
• Cons: bland food & uncomfortable atmosphere

06/07/09

Save Yourself the Trip...

by TAS72

Our family visited the Avon location twice, both times were disappointing. The HARTFORD location is way better (even though its parking lot is small) still better bet than Avon. Even though they are going for a rustic feeling, its still too dim inside, its blah. The kitchen is open, not always a good idea when you have cooks in the back yelling at the waitresses (we saw this both times). The focaccia bread they serve & known for, again both times..was rock hard. Our first visit my dad sent back his fried calamari , said it was tasteless & salty. Second visit we asked for our soups to be taken off the bill (were not good), they were removed from our bill but no manager came to apologize and even offer a free dessert..the waitress did apologize. Needless to say we will NOT make a 3trd visit to this location...save yourself the trip , what may look good from the outside isn't always the same inside, go to Hartford location or a different restaraunt!!

• Pros: outside looks nice, spacious inside
• Cons: food & atmosphere

09/12/08

The one in Hartford is MUCH better...

by Chavesx4

My family went to the one in Avon for a family Christmas Brunch. This is something that we do every year to get the family together at least once a year. (We choose different places every year)

We chose the one in Avon thinking that it would be large enough, and also knowing that the one in Hartford always gives us phenominal service and great food.

Well, the people were nice...when they were around. The food probably would have been great (and hot) except that we only had two waiters. For a party that had between 40 & 50 people, this is definitly not acceptable.

It was beautiful inside and out, but unfortunately, that was the only thing that was good about the place.

If I were to recommend The First and Last Tavern, I would say go to Hartford. They always have great food, and great service. (it is on the small side, but they do accomodate you. Even if you have a family of 10.

• Pros: Beautiful surroundings and scenery. Large area
• Cons: Short on wait staff, poor service, food was cold