The Settlers Inn - HAWLEY

Settlers Inn has always been one of our favorite spots. I proposed to my wife there, and we went there for our anniversary dinner just this past week. The ambiance is as though you stepped back in time to a more relaxed era. The dining room is set up beautifully with its stunning wood features and (possibly) original details. The food, oh my goodness the food! I have celiac, so I have to eat gluten free. Their menus are labeled with GF beside the gluten free dinners appetizers, etc, so this takes the guess work out of enjoying myself. That being said, we enjoyed every bite of our dinners, while at the same time eating slowly so as to prolong the heavenly experience. There was nothing that could have been better. The drinks were great as well, not too strong and not weak. All in all, Settlers is tops in my book, and our latest dining experience was just as satisfying.

We went in with high hopes of a nice “Farm to Table” experience but we were very disappointed with much of the food. Complimentary focaccia and olive oil to start, as well as an amuse bouche with kimchi and veggies both were nice. For apps, we had creamy corn soup and a melon salad with crispy prosciutto. The soup wasn’t bad, but it was kind of dull just broth and corn, nothing else. I enjoyed the melon salad it had fresh arugula, red peppers, balsamic dressing and crispy prosciutto the flavors blended nicely. Entrées were a rib eye and eggplant parm. The steak was cooked nicely and was good; roasted potatoes were overcooked but still ok. The biggest problem was the eggplant parm. There were three pieces of eggplant, each cut about 1 1/2 inches thick, then breaded and deep fried. No sauce, just some melted mozzarella on top. I tried one bite and it was barely edible. Seeping in grease, the eggplant was barely cooked and was so tough I could barely chew it. I never send food back but I had to. And a patron seated nearby had a similar problem with the pork Milanese. Such a shame to have what could have been a decent meal ruined by such poor preparation. Our server was very nice, very attentive, and very professional. I felt bad for her.

Our service was great! She was very attentive and food was timed perfectly and everything was delicious

Nice evening, impeccable service always and restaurant is just beautiful! I recommend the fried squash blossom app- really good

The decor is calm and comfortable. The food selection is very seasonal. Quality and look was very good. The wine selection is extensive and a bit pricey.