Fox Hopyard On the Rocks Restaurant - East Haddam, Connecticut

Jenna Z.

We got married at OTR at Fox Hopyard on 9/10/22. It was an absolutely perfect day from start to finish! Melanie was so helpful throughout the planning process, and very easy to reach. She is so organized, knowledgeable, and super detail oriented! We had our rehearsal dinner the Thursday before the wedding, and she was able to coordinate with our officiant and wedding party to ensure a smooth flow for our rehearsal. On our wedding day, Melanie and her staff were super attentive and available throughout the entire day and night (from getting ready in the bridal suite to packing up all the decor at the end of the night) to ensure everything went smoothly. The set-up of the venue for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception was perfect, and all the decorations were set-up beautifully. Every detail was accounted for! The food and drinks were so delicious for both the rehearsal dinner and on our wedding day! We had so many compliments from our guests regarding the food and venue itself- they loved the picturesque outdoor space and charm of the venue. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day, and are thankful for the great experience with On The Rocks at Fox Hopyard.

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We will always highly recommend Fox Hopyard for celebrating any holidays! Our wedding was fantastic! Place is amazing, staff were perfect and professional, food was delicious. Special thanks for Melanie Glanert for her professionalism and without which all this would not be possible.

Ariel P.

Melanie and the team at OTR are the absolute best. Melanie has a true gift for event planning and execution, her talent shines through in the details she is able to think about and plan for. When we last minute added a hot pretzel station for the end of the night, she thoughtfully had the staff put out to-go containers for each guest. She did the same for cupcakes we had for dessert, without us asking (honestly I never would have thought to even ask for this)!. When it got chilly during dinner before dancing started, the team brought out heaters for the guests, when the shuttle bus wouldn't drive up the hill to pick everyone up she coordinated several golf carts to drive guests down to the bus (while I stood there in a panic). The staff set up our table decor fantastically, they were so attentive to myself and my husband throughout the day. We had drinks waiting for us after we walked up the aisle when the ceremony ended. We had a platter of appetizers brought directly to us during cocktail hour. They accommodated requests from family members and bridal party members that were not planned for and they were so gracious about it when they easily could have said no. I would recommend everyone who wants to have a midsize wedding check out OTR! The value for the cost is outstanding and Melanie is truly a magician. I can not recommend OTR enough!

Marty Z.

We had a wonderful Christmas party and the service was superb. Food was terrific people there were very attentive. And we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

Aaron D.

Weddings at On the Rocks are as fun as they are unique. If you're looking for something that isn't typical, this is the place. Their cuisine is both flavorful and portioned perfectly. You'll never go away hungry. The pavillion is a great place for a reception because you're out of the elements and a slight breeze is almost always present to keep your guests comfortable. There's more than ample room for a dance floor for your guests to enjoy. Melanie is a joy to work with and will ensure that every part of your wedding is taken care of efficiently. All in all, a great place to get married!

Adam P.

Josh, the current manager, is a great guy, and he has a great staff. We had window seats, so we gazed at the scenic golf holes. This place is very fancy and pricey, but that's to be expected at a golf course. Anyone can go; no reservation needed, though their website makes you think so. Great place along the scenic part of Connecticut.

A B. W.

The Safari Club of Golf played here on September 4. It was our inaugural trip to this fantastic layout with well over one-hundred of our members in attendance.

Unfortunately, the greens had been recently punched, but we knew that going into it, and anyone with a modicum of common golf sense knows these annual maintenance issues are paramount in keeping the golf courses pristine. So no big deal there as the layout and facilities are truly SPECTACULAR.

The WOW factor was in play ALL DAY and we already have members asking if we plan on adding Fox Hopyard to our annual schdule in the future. I guess that sums up the Safari Club's experience pretty well.

LAURIE F.

This place is so good! The Chef is amazing and its such a lovely place year round. Our go to place! Update 2024- not so good anymore. If there is a chef- he/ she needs to go back to school and learn how to make a caesar salad. I couldn’t eat it and the left it on my bill after i complained. I usually don’t complain- but it was bad