Tributary
| Address: | 19 Rowley St, Winsted, CT 06098, USA |
| Phone: | +1 860-379-7679 |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM |
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Stefano Sanzo
Do you like tremendous disappointment? Boy are you in for a treat. My friends and I stumbled into this place, a spur of the moment culinary adventure, with empty stomachs and full expectations. We could not have been more foolishly wrong. I should have known something was wrong when I walked in and instantly felt like I was eating at an old relatives home who hadnt purchased dining furniture since 1979. The temperature of this dungeon was that of a butchers fridge, and I had to grab a hoodie before I can sit and begin to fathom how I may enjoy a meal in then place. The menu was as sparse as it was overpriced. I have more fingers and toes than this catalog had entres. Upon a thorough inspection of the choices, I begrudgingly went with the Lemon Veal. "How could you mess up veal?" I thought. Well it seems the chef was VERY prepared to show me. When our meals eventually arrived, I prayed the baby vomit on a swanson TV dinner looking meal wasnt mine. It was. The presentation was abysmal. 5 stalks of asparagus, a pile of Uncle Bens instant rice, and a 3 pieces of veal smothered in lemon and capers. "Nothing that looks this bad can possibly be good." Finally, I was correct. I hesitantly sliced into my first bite of veal, and it was every bit as disgusting as biting into a whole lemon. Much like my old high school principal, it was sour, bitter, and salty. Unfortunately, I was very hungry, and have a "Never send back food" policy, because I have seen the movie "Waiting." I painfully forced this bitter catastrophe into my stomach like a samurai warrior performing the ancient ritual of seppuku, yet I believe I writhed in pain a little bit more. This whole travesty ended up costing me an hour of my time, 25 of my dollars, and a LOT of my trust in the food industry. I award this monstrous failure "2 stars." It would have been 1, but the salad bar included in the entree had a FULL bowl of bacon, which, even in my state of immeasurable dissatisfaction, is worth a star on its own. I would, without a doubt, recommend this place. To my worst enemy. And I pray hed have the same experience I did. May "The Tributary" in Winsted, Connecticut be a shining example of everything that a restaurant shouldnt do. If I can give the owners one suggestion: Start over entirely. I dont mean reinvent your restaurant. I mean change your names, and appearance and move far away from here, to another country if possible, never again to serve a human being, or an animal for that matter, a meal.
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Nathan Muscaro
Ive been going to the Tributary for about a decade, maybe once or twice a year. I love the salad bar and their prime rib. Me and my wife had a craving for some great prime rib last night. Without a reservation we got a small table for two right next to a party of 8. We ordered our prime rib and a couple drinks. The drinks were poorly made and had to send one back due to being too strong (never thought I would complain about that!) but it was pretty much straight vodka. Ordered our prime rib medium and medium well. We get our salad bar and some soup. I order my second drink. We are so close to the party of 8 next to us we are pretty much included with their conversations. They order the prime rib also based on our recommendations. Our food comes and the server spills the AuJus sauce on my sweater and lap because the plate is completely full of sauce. I keep my cool and then I notice my steak is rare and my wives is totally well done, there is no pink and hard to cut. There is also no AuJus sauce at all on her plate! The server turns around and walks away. Our jaws drop! We cannot believe what we just witnessed. We call the server back and refuse the overcooked steak. He comes back a few minutes later and offers a rib eye because the prime rib is out. Now my wife is getting a little upset and she looses her appitite and doesnt want a meal at all and wants to leave. We ask for the check and the server offers us dessert! HA, I still never got my second drink and my wife didnt eat!! No manager came over to make things right. What a horrible experience, we wont be back
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A Private User
We met our friends here for my boyfriends birthday. We read the reviews, which were all great, and decided to go for it. The place was very quaint. It felt like an old inn, lots of stonework and old wood planks. I have read the reviews that said it was cramped, but that is totally not the case. It was roomy and cozy at the same time. We all loved the salad bar (great choices) and the additional homemade breads. The service was top notch too. Our appetizers were awesome, and then when we got out entrees, it was WOW! They decorated them with fresh orchids and sprigs of chive. Each plate was a piece of artwork. All four of us could not believe how incredicle our meals were. We will never forget how awesome our dinner experience was from beginnning to end. I highly recommend the Tributary and I respectfully give it five stars!!!
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A Private User
My husband and I went to the Tributary for lunch and I had a tuna melt and he had a burger. He was told if he wanted a salad it was an addition $5 which is crazy for a tiny little salad bar. Anyways, my tuna melt was on bread that was so hard it was similar to a crouton, absolutely could not bite into it. The lady taking our order never came back to see how things were. I have never written a review on a restaurant be felt this was way beyond a terrible lunch. Left without being able to eat very much of it, not edible.
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C. M. Beaudoin
Excellent. The food was delicious (especially the clam chowder) the wait-staff was friendly, courteous and swift; the hostess looked after us - and everyone - continually but not obtrusively - to see if all was going well. It was. The Trib is a treasure!
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Roy Emmerthal
Excellent food and service. The Filet Mignon is the best Ive had anywhere! Period! And youd be hard pressed to find a better salad bar anywhere else. Their potato salad at the salad bar is amazing. This has quickly become our favorite restaurant!
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Ronald Benton
Great food... however very disrespectful, unfriendly, & selfish owner. The woman who owns it should know rule #1). The patrons always right business owner to business owner. Thanks for ruining my Birthday night out!!!
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A Private User
AMAZING FOOD FOR A GREAT PRICE!!!!!!!!! The salad bar has so much and you can go up as much as you like! Desserts are yummy to. Always have such great service. My favorite place to each in Winsted :)
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Heather Murray
Wonderful salad bar! Trib Sampler, (2 Rosemary Clams, a stuffed mushroom and a baked, stuffed shrimp) perfectly cooked andvery tasty. Service was good! Love going there for dinner!
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Jonathan Cheng
Cute tiny restaurant. Has some interesting looking food there but overall ok food. Groupon deal was used to obtain a better price. Not sure if I can suggest for the regular price.
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Reginald Avery
Yes i will tell all my friend about a good place to go & eat at tributary is the place to go.
