I stumbled upon a surprisingly delightful and reasonably priced gem in downtown New London. I had anticipated exorbitant prices for food and drinks, but I was happily surprised to find expertly crafted cocktails priced at only $8 each. The restaurant is well-known for its wings, so I felt compelled to try the six-piece Thai Chili wing platter. They were absolutely amazing! The chicken was tender, the skin was perfectly crispy, and each piece was generously coated in delicious sauce. They offer an impressive range of flavors, providing plenty of options for diners. I also enjoyed a bowl of the evening's special soup, which was a seafood chowder—equally delicious and reasonably priced. In tota...
We needed a highchair, and not only did they have several on hand, but they also disinfected it right at our table without us even asking! I ordered a Budweiser in a bottle, and it was fantastic. Our waiter, Joseph, was extremely attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. The wings were exceptional and quite filling! We never felt rushed and truly enjoyed our Sunday night dinner. Joseph was very knowledgeable, answering all our questions about the menu and providing great recommendations on the spiciness of the Cajun fries. I really wish I had taken pictures of our food, but we devoured it before I had the chance! Thank you, Joseph, for a wonderful evening!
I booked an Airbnb for a weekend in New London, and I discovered that the owner also manages Hot Rod Cafe. We decided to give it a shot, and I'm so glad we did! I ended up ordering more food than I anticipated. We tried the garlic lemon pepper wings, lumpias, a Philly cheesesteak wrap, the Caribbean burger, and a few Tox Sours from a local brewery. The restaurant has a lovely seating area in the back that overlooks the water. The atmosphere is very relaxed, our waitress was incredibly friendly, and the place was clean. I can confidently say that this will be a must-visit on my next trip to New London.
I booked an Airbnb for a weekend in New London, and it turned out that the owner also owns the Hot Rod Café. We decided to check it out, and I'm so glad we did! It exceeded my expectations. I had the garlic lemon pepper wings, a lump crab Philly cheesesteak wrap, and the Caribbean burger, along with a few Tox Sours beers from a local brewery. They have a seating area in the back that overlooks the water, creating a very cool atmosphere. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, and the restaurant was clean. This will definitely be a must-visit on my next trip to New London!
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I went to this restaurant for happy hour and left feeling quite let down. The sign outside promised $10 pitchers and half-priced wings, but when we sat down, the waitress told us that the happy hour special only included half-priced wings—no pitchers available. To add insult to injury, when we got the bill, she explained that the half-priced wing deal only applied to orders of 10 wings, not 5. This felt like a significant deception. To make matters worse, the wings themselves were not good at all.
Went here for happy hour and was extremely disappointed. The sign on the outside of the restaurant says $10 pitchers and half priced wings specials. Then after we sit down the waitress says that happy hour special is only half priced wings, no pitcher special. Then after we get the bill she says that the half priced wing deal is only for orders of 10 wings, not 5. This was the biggest rip off and lie. And the wings aren’t even good at all.
This place is fantastic! A shoutout to the staff—everyone from the moment I walked in to the moment I left was friendly and helpful. The wings were delicious, and the food was fresh and hot. I can't wait to come back in the summer when I know it’ll be a great spot to hang out.
The variety of wings is very good and the wings themselves are good although expensive. The rest of the food is below average. The service is usually pretty good as well. It's a safe place to eat, but you won't be blown away. I'd give this place a 6 out of 10
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We booked an Airbnb for a weekend in New London, and it turns out that the owner also runs Hot Rod Café. We decided to check it out, and I'm really glad we did. It turns out...
The wing special was absolutely worth it. However, it was a bit disappointing that the TVs in the back room weren’t able to show the World Cup on Fox.
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