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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.6
4.6
2694 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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

Experiences

  • Pop Up Dinner

    $37.00 per person

    Dec 28, 2024 only
    Please join us for a lovely prix fixe dinner at the Pond House. Please visit our website to view the menu for this dinner. Any left behind Pond House Cash from last year will double for this event as a way to say thank-you for your continued visits!

What 2,694 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.

2,694 Reviews
  1. Bob

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and presentation a cut above the competition. Our party of 4 enjoyed a variety of brunch offerings, with the braised beef gnocchi dish particularly noteworthy. We finished the meal with the French Toast of the day - cinnamon and pear - a real treat! My only criticism would be the coffee - it was brewed a little weak - not clear if it was specific to that particular pot or reflected the beans used. While we did not order any brunch cocktails, we noted some interesting offerings on the drink menu and well prepared drinks being consumed by others. Strongly recommend a visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner. There special price fix dinners and lunches are also noteworthy.

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  2. Delaney

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pond House is my favorite place to eat around West Hartford. The food is great and very reasonably priced!

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  3. Emily

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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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  4. Donna

    Connecticut

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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  5. Richard

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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  6. Nancy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Michele

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 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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  10. 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

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 2694 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

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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