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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.7
4.7
2677 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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

What 2,677 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hartford

    Great for scenic views

2,677 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    When we went, it was a Saturday and there was also a wedding going on. I would not recommend going on a Saturday because our food was rushed and they were a little short staffed due to the wedding. The taste of the food was very good. I gave 3 stars for the food because the burger we ordered medium well and it came out rare. We are not usually people to send food back, and the kitchen was so backed up any way it would have take forever to get another one. It still tasted fine. I think it would have been 5 stars across the board if the wedding was not going on. I would definitely give it another try.

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  2. Dr. Lainey

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and creative, but overpriced. The server tried hard, but she was overwhelmed. I think she was doing her best, but she had too many tables spread out and was rushing all the time. The fig appetizer was delicious.

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  3. Lori

    New York City

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the guest in our party ordered French toast it was very difficult trying to get syrup for the French toast. It took us requesting it from four different servers until someone finally brought it over. I had eggs Benedict, which was delicious however it was not warm

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  4. Linda

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. We asked for a quiet spot, and we were very happy where we sat. Our only slight complaint is that we had to ask multiple times for a drink that was ordered. I also highly recommend taking a stroll through the beautiful grounds.

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  5. Susan

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my very favorite restaurants--interesting and delicious food, great waitstaff and a wonderful atmosphere. Worth a visit anytime!

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  6. Nancy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our birthday luncheon at The Pond House Cafe was delightful! The food was delicious and presented in an artistic way.

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  7. Nancy

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined at the pond house many times over the years, and usually would give it five stars. The most recent experience was a little disappointing. The omelette I ordered was bland, not well seasoned, and all the filling was piled in the middle as opposed to distributed. We had to ask several times to get sugar or salt and pepper for our table. The home fries were not crisp and also not well seasoned. Our server was polite and helpful, but seemed a bit overwhelmed. Overall, still good, but not up to their usual standards.

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  8. Jayne

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the menu and then the ability to walk allay d the park!

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  9. Vicki

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so happy that the Pond House is now open on additional evenings. It has been one of our favorite places for years!

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  10. Rhonda

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to this restaurant. The ambiance, the decor and especially the food!! An amazing value for a wonderful meal.

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FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2677 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 14 times today

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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