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1. Millwright's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3784)
Price: Expensive
• American • Simsbury
Booked 25 times today
With its unique setting perched atop a waterfall in Simsbury, Connecticut, Millwright’s invites guests to dine in the 17th century mill with acclaimed, James Beard nominated Chef Tyler Anderson and his team. Featuring daily-chosen farm ingredients, the freshest and most select product, proprietary cocktails, and exciting wine menu, Millwright’s offers a new experience to the Farmington Valley farm-to-table dining scene. The culinary team understands the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Millwright’s kitchen thrives on local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. They also take the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce. The “Inspired New England” cuisine at Millwright’s pays homage to the land, to the flavor-rich quality of local, fresh ingredients and to the time-honored cooking techniques that enhance the natural goodness of those ingredients.
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2. Millwright’s Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(435)
Price: Expensive
• American • Simsbury
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Millwright's Tavern. Open Tueday - Sunday.
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3. da Capo - Avon
4.4
Awesome(625)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Avon
Booked 11 times today
Da Capo brings to Connecticut a recipe found in Little Italy in the early 1900's: "Authentic New York Style Thin Crust Pizza." Almost a century later, da Capo proudly presents our famous "Old World" recipe, along with classic family dining as well as contemporary Italian pasta dishes.
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4. Republic - Bloomfield
4.7
Exceptional(639)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Bloomfield
Booked 9 times today
Located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Republic serves American cuisine with an inventive flair in a gastropub setting. The restaurant has a full bar that features a wide selection of craft beers. Republic offers daily happy hour specials, takeout and catering services. Start out with an order of hummus or bacon-wrapped dates at Republic. Then choose from a menu full of creative options like the eggplant burger, the bacon and apple flatbread and the miso-maple glazed salmon. The restaurant also has a gluten-free menu that includes items like the Peruvian roasted chicken and the Philly cheesesteak sandwich served on a gluten-free roll.
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5. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center
4.8
Exceptional(272)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hartford
Booked 29 times today
Featuring modern renditions of classic American seafood, Max’s Oyster Bar menu has something for everyone. While seafood is the focal point, there are selections for even the most ardent landlubber. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare. The raw bar offers an extensive variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish.In it’s freshman year, 1999, Max’s Oyster Bar was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine. Since then it has won numerous Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”. Zagat’s Survey has also given Max’s Oyster Bar an “extraordinary” rating.
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6. Artisan - West Hartford
4.7
Exceptional(1671)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 19 times today
Artisan - West Hartford is a unique restaurant that specializes in farm-to-table seasonal cuisine. Reviews often mention celebrating special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays at Artisan, praising its elegant ambience, delicious food, and exceptional service. Many customers recommend it for date nights, corporate functions, and special occasions. Its setting, which is described as 'beautiful', 'low-key but upscale' and 'unique', makes it perfect for special events.
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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - West Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(1537)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hartford
Booked 48 times today
Your West Hartford Fleming's is located in the historic Educational Building, just off West Hartford Center and next to the Noah Webster Library. Fleming's in West Hartford is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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8. Pond House Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(2707)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Hartford
Booked 1 time today
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.
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9. Black-Eyed Sally's
4.3
Awesome(1392)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Hartford
Booked 15 times today
Come sink your teeth into our award winning Bar-b-que and Southern cooking served in an Urban Juke Joint atmosphere. Sally’s Slo-smoked Ribs, Beef Brisket, Po-Boys, Southern Fried Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Jambalaya, Louisiana Gumbo and more. The cool, funky decor emanates New Orleans charm. We are open for lunch and dinner Wednesday- Sunday. At Sally's we feed your mouth and your soul!We look forward to providing live entertainment in the near future. See you soon
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  • ScottVIP
    New York City •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    An absolute exquisite dining experience with incredible service, fine wines, and a wonderful cozy atmosphere. This is absolutely my favorite restaurant! Is the only place that I go where I never put anything on the steak. No salt or pepper or anything. The way it is seasoned and the way it comes is perfect every time. I’ve been going to J. Gilbert for 25 years and it’s amazing that I’ve never had to send anything back to the kitchen. They are so careful in their preparation and so precise. Such high-quality food. It’s also the restaurant I go to for every one of my birthdays!
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    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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    4.8
  • mike
    Connecticut •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Went there on February 13 with my wife to celebrate valentine day from when we came in the door to when we were leaving staff was great,restaurant had beautiful atmosphere Ron are waiter was excellent and food was phenomenal will definitely be going back there again I would recommend this place for a couple intimate meal
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    Millwright's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Simsbury
    •
    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    Loved the food the service and the company. The music was a bit much and distracting.
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    da Capo - AvonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Avon
    •
    4.4
  • KarynVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 6, 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed both chicken entrées. Who knew they could be so different and yet both extremely delicious. The Peruvian chicken and the chicken confit. The shrimp was the best as an appetizer. Absolutely perfectly cooked and delicious. Would love to see the chicken confit join the menu, not just a chef special it was that good!
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    Republic - BloomfieldPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Bloomfield
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    4.7
  • Tomasz
    Rhode Island •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    Everything was as wonderful as expected. See you soon!
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    Millwright’s TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Simsbury
    •
    4.6

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