Tucker's — Restaurant in Newington

My girlfriend and I were excited to try Tucker's new location in Newington. We called 30 minutes ahead to secure a reservation for two and were told that arriving more than 10 minutes late would cancel it. We showed up five minutes early, only to be told, "It's not a reservation; it's a waiting list for a reservation." We were expected to wait an additional 30 minutes past our "reserved" time. This bait-and-switch felt deceptive and completely unprofessional Skip Tucker's unless you’re ready to play games with their so-called...

I’ve been at the other locations and Tucker’s never fails to be fabulous. All the food, sweet or savory, is so flavorful but not over-the-top complicated or showy. It’s just really great food and service. If you get a savory breakfast you have to order a side of the queso chipotle hollandaise. And the pancakes are a MUST! I’ve eaten at probably 100 places that claim to have the best pancakes but Tucker’s is the only place that gets both the texture and flavor both perfect. Our server Makayla and the girl she was training were...

We’ve always loved the Dover location and had great experiences there, but the new Newington spot is a miss. We were seated quickly, but our waitress (I think her name was Kate) kept speaking to us like we were children, which was really annoying. My fiancé and I are grown adults, and the constant childlike talk was unnecessary. The food was okay, but the space feels small and the vibe is just a modernized, generic restaurant. Overall, the service overshadowed everything else, and we didn’t stay very long...