new menu takes it up a notch. i confess to being a somewhat regular on the west hartford dining scene.mcladden'scontinues to be my (and by the crowds, many others) favorite place to go for a great selection of drinks. having said that i must comment on some of the newer menu selections. they recently added a couple of new items that i have tried and they were notable enough to write another review.
first and foremost the rack of ribs are really that good! they are as tasty and fall off the bone tender as any famous rib place i have ever been to. two styles to choose from, regular bbq and an apple sauce like glaze. both great.
second, thank you for the addition of sweet potato fries.
finally, i have to say i tried the duck. something i generally would not order but was curious. very tasty, the berry sauce makes it.
-----19 aug, 2010-----
tasty food. i have visitedmcladden'son several occasions and each time have found the food to be exceptional. being an irish pub i had assumed the beer selection would be significant and the ambiance would be casual and i was not disappointed. the food was the greatest reward though, maybe because i was not counting on it. visit this place for the bar, live music and the general warm feel- but dont skip the food! i tasted the nachos, mussels, emerald salad and steak & cheese. all excellent. the steak & cheese has got to be the best in ct!