What People Are Saying About Pond House Cafe & Banquet Ctr
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The Scene – Hartford's answer to New York's Tavern on the Green treats diners to views of Elizabeth Park's pretty duck pond. The dining room's decor feels like a tribute to eggplant: the rich purple tone adorns everything from the waiters' shirts to the walls. The restaurant has a loungelike feel during the day, but morphs into a romantic dining den, complete with candles and Judy Garland tunes, at sunset. – – The Food – The menu changes regularly to incorporate seasonal ingredients, so it's always full of surprises. For example, the chipotle-barbecued rainbow…
02/24/09
Over-priced Valentine's Day Scam
by FrancescoC
just wanted to take a moment to express my disappointment with the accommodations we were provided with on Valentine's night. The Pond House decided to open up the banquet hall to accomodate more reservations. I realize that by opening up the banquet hall for more reservations you were able to increase your head count, however, the atmosphere was awkward at best, our table/chairs were glorified uncomfortable patio furniture, and I walked away from the experience feeling like I was the victim of a scam. I must say that the food was good, however, this did not make up for the lack of comfort, given the cost of the meal. I regret my decision to dine at the Pond House. While theymay have increased the customer count for one night, they definitely lost my repeat business.
04/16/08
Tasty Tuesdays
by westie2
We just returned from dining at Pond House and thoroughly enjoyed this week's Tasty Tuesday dinner. Each month on Tuesdays a 3-course meal is offered for only $15.55. Our meal started off with a delicious portabella mushroom and goat cheese timbale salad which was followed by egg battered monkfish sauteed in olive oil and white wine, served with garlicky spinach and pureed potatoes. Dessert was a lemon poppy seed cake with lemon curd and almond whipped cream. Everything was fantastic and bargained priced. Service was attentive and friendly.
I suggest making advance reservations and bringing a bottle of wine, the corkage fee at $5 is a bargain.
- Pros: Price, view and food
- Cons: None
The Details on Pond House Cafe & Banquet Ctr
Frugal Gourmet:
Though dinner's a splurge (entrees average $20), you can feast on brunch or lunch for under $10.
Call Ahead:
If you don't have a window seat, the allure of the cafe will elude you. Make reservations for a table with a view.
Small Fee:
The cafe has a BYOB policy, but be aware of the $1 per-person corkage fee.
Park Place:
Plan a visit in late June, when Elizabeth Park's famous roses are in bloom.
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