Grist Mill - Farmington

EDITED 3/21/10: A friend who just loves this place tells us that the evil manager lady we’d grown to hate isn’t there any more. They’ve also made efforts to improve the food. We’ll see and get back to you… Previously… Go here instead of Foxwood’s to gamble… Two out of three meals were quite good; one was a disaster. The Italian-style dishes offered here are delectable when prepared correctly. This place is tops for romantic dining in a water-side setting. Service is cheerful and quick. We’ve always been seated quickly here, a plus. Drinks are generous and fairly priced. When they’re good, they’re remarkable. When they’re bad, they’re really bad. On one visit a steak (ordered medium) came out black-and-blue. We sent it back, and the same steak returned to us like a boomerang, with the explanation that the blackness on the outside was from the grill and couldn’t be avoided. We were astounded; they know how to cook a steak—usually. The same visit, we questioned the freshness of oysters on the half-shell. Two of the four of us got pretty sick that evening. We would only recommend this place for Friday-Saturday dining.