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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.6
4.6
2692 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
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Pond House Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Hartford

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,692 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pond House Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with its "unique and interesting menu" and consistently delicious meals. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Elizabeth Park, the ambiance is "absolutely beautiful." While service can sometimes be slow, the staff is generally "helpful and friendly." Ideal for brunch and special occasions, the cafe remains a "gem in the community," promising a memorable visit.

2,692 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food and service- as usual! Ambience is peaceful.

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  2. Donna

    Connecticut

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pop up dinner was excellent. However, the appetizers of calamari and mussels were enough to have for the main course. I would suggest making them smaller or to order one salad and one of the previous mentioned appetizers, The salmon was excellent as were the short ribs and an appropriate size for a main course. Desserts were excellent as was ourservice.

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  3. Richard

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We rarely eat out, but Pond House is an exception that never disappoints. The service is excellent and the food from their chef is amazing. The menu selection is kept small, but it is all delicious. Last night I had the tenderloin with foie gras compound butter. The beef was perfectly cooked and the butter was amazing. We love the Pond House

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  4. Nancy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our small birthday celebration was wonderful in every way! We have decided to return to The Pond House Cafe for future birthday celebrations!

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  5. Jill

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! The eggs Benedict with crabcake was perfect.

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  6. Jill

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely place to spend lunch with a friend. I would like to have a bit more choice of coffee drinks. But very good menu for food

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  7. Michele

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Pond House is a gem in our community. The location, service and menu is perfect for a casual meet up. The acoustics are so bad. I have found it only works for me if there is one person to talk to so I can focus.

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  8. Rebecca

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, nice ambiance.. verrry busy place so service was a bit slow, but overall a good experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Michael

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We try to dine here often, especially during good weather because we love the grounds and the rose garden. Today, we had Sunday brunch. It was a bit frantic for parking and getting into the dining room because there appeared to be a wedding reception going on in the function room. The dining room was busy for brunch and we sat at a table near the back of the room. Loud but tolerable. We were seated but had to wait quite while to be asked whether we wanted a drink. OK, brunch on a Sunday will be busy, no problem. After the drink order came, it was quite a while before one of the wait staff re-appeared. Slow service, overall. My wife ordered an Old Fashioned which was far too sweet so we asked for it to be redone and it came back quickly and had the correct level of sweetness. Our only appetizer was cod cakes. Three pretty large fritters but they were oily. Also, the inside dough of each was cold. Apparently fried ahead of time and then reheated in the oil that clearly was not hot enough thereby making each fritter far too oily. The fritters had reasonable flavor but were not fried correctly. My wife ordered a crab cake which she loved. I had a turkey and bacon sandwich which was very good. Desserts were apple crisp and creme brûlée. Both had good flavor but the apple crisp had undercooked apples and was served in a dish that was too small making it difficult to eat the crisp and ice cream, together. We enjoyed our brunch but felt the slow service and undercooked dessert were needless detractions to an otherwise enjoyable dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Ron

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Pond House is an excellent choice for lunch, wine pairings, and pop-up dinners. The menus are creative, and the food and service are excellent. If I have any complaint, it is the noise level. It may not be a problem for the younger folks, but for us old folks, it can make conversation with those at your table a bit challenging. Bring an appetite; the portions provide excellent value for your dollar.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2692 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Pond House Cafe restaurant

Pond House Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Hartford

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pond House Cafe

1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
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