Modelo Bar & Grill

Justin Larsen _{on Google}

Mar 9th, 2024

Fair prices, good location but the service was severely lacking. Staff didn't really care.

Tim Doughty _{on Google}

Feb 2nd, 2024

Easy parking right in front of the building. Just a couple of blocks away from Mohegan Sun Casino. We just happened to arrive during happy hour which was a lucky move on our part. The specialty martini's were half off ($6) so we each got the Margarita Martini and it was the cat's meow. Served in an ice filled shaker it was basically a good amount of tequila with just a splash of lime juice. It was "to die for" good. With our meals we ordered a couple of glasses of red house wine, ($5 happy hour) and the wine seemed like a cabernet mix, but it was also very good and they gave us a good amount. I ordered a large cheese pizza and all I can say is WOW! They serve a very thin crust oven fired pizza and I believe the crust was seasoned, and boy was it a great pizza, perfectly cooked with just the right amount of ingredients. They provide, red pepper and cheese shakers on the table. I usually prefer to also have oregano but with the seasoned crust I didn't really need it. My wife got the shrimp scampi which was also very good. Pasta tasted homemade and it was perfectly cooked. The scampi was served in a seasoned olive oil sauce with 4 jumbo shrimp which were also very good, (but for $29 they should serve it with more shrimp), but it was also a very nice flavorful meal. We also got a side of bread and it was interesting as the bread seemed like it was made the same way they make the pizza crust, never had a side of bread like it. If you like eating the crust of the pizza, (which I absolutely do), then you will enjoy it completely, especially with the table olive oil and condiments. While we visited in the afternoon and it was a bit slow, we loved the set up on the Modelo side of this restaurant. The bar is a complete oval with plenty of seating around it (like Cheers). They have a nice dance floor and even some outside seating. All in all this is a great place and I bet it get hopping on Friday and Saturday nights so beware. We will definitely make a return trip to Modelo's.
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Stopped in again this past week and we were not disappointed. We got the Margarita Martini's and they are still the best drink out there. Ice cold goodness. We each got a special of Linguini with Scallops and my wife substituted for Shrimp. Both dishes were fantastic and they serve the best pasta I've ever had. Fresh and perfectly cooked. Once again this restaurant is definitely on my list of must visit's whenever we are in the area. You will not be disappointed.