Is there a “nice” restaurant in Storrs?

[alphasigko]

Bidwell Tavern in Coventry

 

[ClifSpliffy]

And they made me wait 90 minutes for pretzels and beer cheese and 2 beers in December , and I had to give my credit card at hostess stand because waitress never came back to table for 60 minutes , and doing that I got to game at under 12 time out. I like Willi brew well enough, it’s fine but horrible pre game decision unless you go 3 hours prior.

There is no good restaraunt close to storrs in any direction. I had a great meal at River Tevern in Chester last night though . It’s only 45-50 minutes from campus and you will get to game at same time as wili brew

look man, ixnay on the Chesteray and such stuff. it's bad enuf that ur around these parts, don't make it worse. warm weather clogging up the beaches and roads, micky d's and stuff.

and for those playing along at home, Chester is a lovely town in Vermont.

 

[wheelerdog]

Red Rock Cafe and Hops44

 

[Kolumbo]

I guess the Altnaveigh Inn is closed. It's a shame. A university the size of UConn should have several nice places just off campus. Parents visiting, professors, coaches, VIPs. Nothing! A darn shame. Hooligans?

 

[Waquoit]

Fenton River Grille if you can get in.

 

[willie99]

Manchester not to far

Or find something on the way back to from wherever you're coming from.

 

[willie99]

Bidwell Tavern in Coventry

I used to go there, but grew tired with the excessively long waits / terrible service on gameday

 

[JustbrewitMan]

It really sounds like you’re just looking for some good non-pretentious food with a decent atmosphere within walking distance that isn’t a Moe’s Southwest Grill?

Yea, it’s true that there are no “great” restaurants in Storrs center but if you like Asian food, Tokyo Ramen has a decent atmosphere and really good food.

Same story for Little Aladdin for Mediterranean food.

Have fun on campus!

 

[CTGoonie]

If the hibachi place at the East Brook Mall is good enough for Sanogo multiple times a week that should work!

 

[boiwerebad]

What ever happened to Chuck and Augie's? That place was all class.

When did Chuck's close?

Shut down back in like 2017-2018. Don't even think they replaced it with anything. Place was awesome when end of the semester a lot of my friends would spend all their points there

 

[HuskyHawk]

Chucks/Margaritas is decent. I haven’t been in a fairly long time but the ambience of the “barn” and the outdoor area are pretty good. Always thought it was a pretty good choice for a decent dinner, drinks and lively atmosphere. Maybe, someone that’s been recently can chime in. I’d put it on my list with Bidwell Tavern and Willibrew. All seem to be best when not packed, so I go really early or fairly late.

Chucks/Margaritas or Bidwell are perfectly fine date dinner spots. If your GF needs something fancier than that before a game, you might need to find a new one.

 

[Tommyboy]

I guess the Altnaveigh Inn is closed. It's a shame. A university the size of UConn should have several nice places just off campus. Parents visiting, professors, coaches, VIPs. Nothing! A darn shame. Hooligans?

I couldn't remember the name of the place I always went to when the parents visited til your post. I am pretty sure it was the Altnaveigh Inn. When did that close?

 

[jake14mw]

I really like Hops 44. I wouldn't put it in the "nice" category, more pub like, but I have loved the food I've had there, and it's in Storrs just off campus on Route 44.

 

[LIUCHusky]

I will be on campus for the first time since 2016 tomorrow evening until after the game on Saturday. Now that Geno’s restaurant is closed- is there a “nice” place that I can bring my girlfriend to for dinner in Storrs Center/near campus one of the nights? Curious what others have done- we will be staying at the Graduate so prefer something walkable if possible. TIA.

Take a look at the Lakeview restaurant in Coventry. Less than a 10 minute drive from The Graduate. They have a pretty good menu and it won’t be crowded. Nice view of the lake also.

 

[Kolumbo]

I couldn't remember the name of the place I always went to when the parents visited til your post. I am pretty sure it was the Altnaveigh Inn. When did that close?

Based on google searches I think it closed around 2016 and is now the Spring Hill Inn, a guest house.

Hotel | Storrs | Spring Hill Inn

Spring Hill Inn offers nightly lodging for visitors to Storrs Mansfield, CT, one mile from UConn Storrs Campus.

www.springhillinnstorrs.com

 

[JustbrewitMan]

The # of replies that just totally ignore the "nice" and "prefer something walkable" in the OP and go on to recommend places 30+ minutes away is peak Boneyard!!!

 

[MTHusky]

There hasn't been a decent restaurant in that area since Larry Ross had The Mansfield Depot Restaurant.

I always regretted not going there since Larry was an Ansonia HS classmate of mine.

 

[pierogiscri]

As a recent grad, I have to admit that Storrs is simply one of the most underwhelming college towns in existence. The campus and surrounding area is good enough for underclassmen and that's it. A place like amherst just so much more to offer than storrs, and i hope the state of connecticut and uconn do something about it.

 

[Rocktheworld]

As a recent grad, I have to admit that Storrs is simply one of the most underwhelming college towns in existence. The campus and surrounding area is good enough for underclassmen and that's it. A place like amherst just so much more to offer than storrs, and i hope the state of connecticut and uconn do something about it.

Thank the residents of Mansfield lol

 

[CTBasketball]

Thank the residents of Mansfield lol

Rightfully so, no one wants to live in and/or raise a family in a strictly college town. And if you do you’ll end up like Tyler Olander with more rings than Jim Boeheim.

Are there any legitimate jobs in the Storrs area that aren’t UConn-related?

 

[Waquoit]

The # of replies that just totally ignore the "nice" and "prefer something walkable" in the OP and go on to recommend places 30+ minutes away is peak Boneyard!!!

At least nobody suggested New Haven.

 

[Fishy]

The # of replies that just totally ignore the "nice" and "prefer something walkable" in the OP and go on to recommend places 30+ minutes away is peak Boneyard!!!

There’s nothing nice in walking distance which is what people are telling him.

Peak Boneyard is some dumb ass bumbling into the conversation with some inane comment. That would be you.

 

[husky8273]

As a recent grad, I have to admit that Storrs is simply one of the most underwhelming college towns in existence. The campus and surrounding area is good enough for underclassmen and that's it. A place like amherst just so much more to offer than storrs, and i hope the state of connecticut and uconn do something about it.

too funny - you should have seen it 40 years ago

 

[ucp990411]

look man, ixnay on the Chesteray and such stuff. it's bad enuf that ur around these parts, don't make it worse. warm weather clogging up the beaches and roads, micky d's and stuff.

and for those playing along at home, Chester is a lovely town in VT

 

[pierogiscri]

Rightfully so, no one wants to live in and/or raise a family in a strictly college town. And if you do you’ll end up like Tyler Olander with more rings than Jim Boeheim.

Are there any legitimate jobs in the Storrs area that aren’t UConn-related?

if this is a serious reply, it's not like UConn was just founded 20 years ago it's been there for over 100 years. What's the point of appeasing suburban families over students in a college town? That's simply policy failure.