Bow & Arrow — Restaurant in Montville

(Last visited 10/17/2021.) Once upon a time we heard some great things about the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar and now that we're here at the Mohegan Sun Casino, it's time to check it out! Here's how it went.

Atmosphere/Appearance: I couldn't even tell you what part of the casino this place is in, but it shouldn't be hard to find, just look or ask around. It's a pretty big, completely open sports bar. There are no walls blocking you from the giant wall of TVs and high top tables, only the wrap around exterior rail seating. I think that's pretty cool. It's the ultimate open concept. It was decently busy in here due to it being a Sunday with lots of football on. It was very, very busy and we had to put our names on a waitlist. First come, first served. We were able to snag 2 seats at the exterior rail, which is actually just outside of the restaurant, but faces inward. There's still service out there and everything.

Service: I can't remember the name of the young lady who took care of us, but she was awesome. She was funny, sweet, personable and clung to us like she needed the breath of fresh air, which is what we are. Lol.

Food: So we heard the wings here were some of the best in the area... not in just the casino, but the entire surrounding area. I was able to try 4 of their sauces. First up was their Thai Peanut. Before we even get to the flavors, we have to discuss how huge the wings were. Like, they were gigantic. Easily a 10 on the Weavi Wing Score (if you're unfamiliar with that, you should check out my YouTube channel, The Hungry Road). So the wings are slightly breaded, but a better term would be "dredged". Not full-on coated in breading, but just dredged in flour to add a bit of crunch and crispiness. So, the flavor, fantastic. Very peanut-y, decently salty with a good taste of Asian chilies. Next up was Buffalo. It wasn't a traditional Buffalo flavor, but it wasn't terribly hot, but had a great creamy, buttery, vinegary flavor. Next up was the Dry Jerk Rub. This was my 2nd favorite flavor of the evening. The skin was so crispy and the seasoning was excellently salty and had a great blackened/Cajun flavor as well. Lastly, my favorite and hottest flavor on the menu, the Flaming Arrow Ghost Chili Sauce. This was fantastic. I remember it having an orange-ish hint of flavor, but POWERFUL heat. Nothing I couldn't handle, but barely. It made my mouth water, made me drink water and challenged me. I love it.

Value: Ready for this? Each wing... is... $0.99 all the time. No deals, no special days, no nothing. Always $0.99 and you have to get at least 6 wings per flavor. Probably the best value food in the entire casino.

In conclusion, I'm a little mad we haven't returned here since! These wings are worth driving 45 minutes for. Make sure you check this place out if you're in the casino!

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