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Tavern at Millpond Gathering, Northford, CT

Tavern at Millpond Gathering

4.7
4.7
314 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
At Millpond Gatherings, we are an all-encompassing hospitality center where you can eat, celebrate, shop, and stay with us here in the quaint town of Northford, Connecticut. The Millpond Steakhouse, run by Executive Chef Pedro Avila, is a farm-to-table modern American steakhouse with a fine dining flare. Our dry-aged grass-fed beef is sourced from our own cattle farm just 2 miles up the road and accompanied with local produce from our surrounding farmers. Downstairs in the Tavern we encompass the spirit of historic New England with a cozy laid back atmosphere.

Millpond Events is our venue hall located adjacent to the restaurant. This rustic charming space will harvest many special memories and celebrations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Northford
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 314 people are saying

Tavern at Millpond Gathering reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Kid-friendly

  • New Haven

    Good for groups

  • New Haven

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Haven

    Great for scenic views

  • New Haven

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern at Millpond Gathering offers an enchanting setting with "beautiful views of the river" and a cozy fireplace. The menu features themed nights like Taco Tuesday and Burger Night, with customers praising the "great food and atmosphere." Service is consistently "attentive and friendly," enhancing the overall dining experience.
314 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the tavern. Our server Michele was excellent! The meal from app to dessert was really good! Will go back soon!

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  2. Matt

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fabulous. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Food was delicious and came quickly. Only praise. We will be back.

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  3. DD06419

    Connecticut17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is not the first time I have been here and the food is always good. My friend and I shared the short rib dumplings… very good. Both had a Caesar salad, could have split one. Not bad, lacked a bit of the typical Caesar flavor. We also both had the roasted halibut over vegetables. The top coating was a bit too salty for my taste, but my friend thought it was ok. The fish was cooked perfectly, as were the vegetables. Our server, Dan, could not have been better. He was terrific. We should have sat in the steakhouse rather than the tavern, the music was MUCH too loud, and we were in the back corner of the other room. Hard to hear each other. Would not sit in the tavern again, unless I knew there would not be music, just too, too loud. Will absolutely go again.

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  4. John

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of friends was very glad we’d chosen the Millpond Tavern. Menu was so inviting that we had difficulty choosing. One of us took advantage of the Steakhouse menu also being available; her steak was superb. The burgers and the chopped salad topped with salmon were delicious, and we took advantage of the sharing desserts on the dessert menu. Service was good, attentive and well paced to allow for a leisurely evening. We’ll be back.

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  5. Mylissa

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at the tavern and we had such a lovely time although the music was a little too loud for my taste. The surroundings were beautiful with the Farm River running through the property with the ducks swimming around or relaxing on the shore. The food was excellent! I had the squash bisque and a Cesar salad. While my husband and our best friend both had the loaded steak sandwich which came with fries. Our server Ashley was excellent and of course when she brought over the dessert menu we couldn’t refuse so we tried the chocolate lava cake and the carrot cake which was the absolute most delicious I’ve ever eaten in my life! All in all we all decided that we’d be back very soon so we can sit outside in the warmer coming months.

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  6. Susan VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am so pleased with everything about this restaurant. Food and drinks were great, as was the service. And I love the ambience!

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  7. Maureen

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the Tavern. Server was attentive & friendly. The nachos with the queso sauce was heavy & not good. Two people had linguine & clams, unfortunately both dishes were over cooked resulting in rubbery clams. The flank steak & the chicken parm were plentiful & delicious.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our waitress was great!

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  9. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and ambience, always consistent. Frequent flyer.

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  10. Alexzandra

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our waitress was very sweet with great recommendations ready, the other staff was very friendly, the food was amazing and came out quickly, and loved the margarita flight!

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Tavern at Millpond Gathering is rated 4.7 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Tavern at Millpond Gathering

1565 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472-1066

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Northford
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access
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