Connect Restaurant & Lounge North Brookfield in Massachusetts

"Fried Under The Sea Platter all laid out for you to get an idea. 4 large Shrimp, 4 Scallops, a handful of Onion Rings, a modest piece of Haddock, a lot of Fries, lightly salted. Small Coleslaw, small Tartar Sauce. And, a few pieces of nice fresh bread, which was different. For $23.99 as of this date, overall a good value. I would have liked a handful of Clams in this instead of a lot of fries and bread, or a full piece of Haddock. The seafood was good, mildly sweet Scallops. I would suggest about 30 seconds less on the seafood frying times, it was borderline. The Tartar Sauce was divine. I always make my own because I like a nice dill taste versus the sweet. This was perfect ! So flavorful with a nice zing to it. I don't care for coleslaw so the tiny amount here didn't matter to me. I would suggest doubling the Tartar because you need more in this. Also, add some Cocktail Sauce for the Shrimp and Ketchup for the Fries. I liked seeing the container lined with parchment. Most places don't. I've had to throw out seafood from elsewhere because the container melted, stuck to the food and the fumes permeated the rest. I really wish the old fiber containers were in use for takeout. They are mainly just used for draining food from fryers now, before plating. They are so much better for absorbing condensation and oil, so takeout orders would fair much better. And they are healthier all around. This was an in person Takeout order around 6:20 pm. It took about 20 min. on a slow Monday. I appreciate the varied menu as there is no other real restaurant in town and I drive by daily. Nice variety for people to choose from and the pricing is fair for everyone's wallet. They have Gluten Free options as well. Polite, young staff, but an annoying random "ding" of sorts every so often to alert staff. A few customers were commenting on it being an unpleasant disruption. I look forward to trying more dishes here. Hopefully the early open hours increase in due time. July 15, 2024.... Tried the Steak Bomb sub - very good and the steak wasn't the super thin variety. I liked the sub roll used because it was not a lot of bread, but it is narrow. A wider roll would work better. The Irish Egg rolls I wouldn't try again. Not enough filling to get any flavor. They are also heavily coated in cornmeal so it was a tough, chewy exterior. Not worth the money."

"Little hidden gem in the middle of nowhere! Best food! Very fancy! Great prices! Must stop in!"

"Great spot for a quick meal. Always quality food. One exception during which the chicken wasn’t properly cooked for picatta. My wife and I will certainly be back, and my parents too!"

"We have only eaten out front, but it was the perfect balance volume wise with the live music in the lounge area. While cozy, it offers a quieter atmosphere. We have eaten here a couple of times now. Both times we have had a great experience. The food is excellent, the prices aren't an immediate turn off, and OUR interaction with staff has been great. Our waitress was super sweet and popped over the perfect amount to check in on us. I understand they were short staffed and adjusting on the fly. For the most part the staff seemed to be doing a good job. For the most part. One issue I had was witnessing a waitress berate the young kid who was learning to host last night. A pair of customers left because they never saw a waitress. After they left, in front of other patrons (us being the closest) she berated the kid and told him to do better. She was unprofessional and nasty. Not only that but she was also the only waitress walking around with an ear pod in. It was a conversation that could have been conducted much more professionally being on the floor, or professionally away from customers."

"I had the Bolognese here the other night and it was amazing, perfect flavor and piping hot and amazing portion sizing. The servers and host here where very nice and welcoming always checking up on us. Great spot for food and drinks!"

"i got the penne ala vodka and it was the best ive ever had. I licked the plate clean and asked the chef personally for the recipe. I get penne ala vodka everywhere I go And it was the best thing that has ever touched my tongue. If I wasn't lactose intolerant, I would've licked the plate clean. my server was super polite and made sure all my needs were met and I truly believe she would save my cat from a tree because she is so nice and considerate. The host was also super funny and kept cracking jokes, and it honestly made my day. Connect restaurant and lounge isn't just a restaurant, its a home."

"The food was fantastic, Im not from the area, but I popped into this restaurant with an open mind. Grabbed "my go to" a burger made exactly how I wanted it, and they had every detail I wanted on it. Ordered a homemade meatball starter and it was great and definitely homemade. The wife ordered a steak grinder and the steak was actually sliced up chunks of steak not the typical shaved steak grinder. 9/10 will definitely go back when im in the area!"

"Very good food great staff . Even when it is very busy the staff always do there best to get to you as fast as they can . It’s sad when costumers think they are the only people in the place and leave bad reviews. And if you are looking for a great place with love live Music on a Saturday night stop in and enjoy the place. When you go to a place with live music don’t think it’s going to be .quite. Relax and enjoy your friends and family ."