Best restaurants near me in Berlin, CT

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1. Red Fox Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(361)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Middletown

Booked 9 times today

Red Fox is a family owned gourmet restaurant that serves top of the line Mediterranean/American cuisine for a reasonable price. With an extensive wine collection and amazing entrée options we are sure to please. We look forward to serving you! Outside dinning available!!!!

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2. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne

4.2

Awesome(162)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Berlin

Booked 1 time today

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne is one of the premier destinations in Connecticut for banquets, fine dining, and entertainment. Our large facility is located on the Berlin Turnpike right in the heart of the state. In between New Haven and Hartford, we’ve hosted area business, families, and tourists. Call for reservations or stop in for nightly entertainment.Lounge & EntertainmentIf fantastic time is in your game plan then huddle up to Lounge 2421 at the Hawthorne. It’s the ultimate arena. Catch the big game, tackle your appetite with our fabulous bar and lounge menu and favorite beverage while enjoying live entertainment.Special OccasionsWhether you are planning a shower, baptism, communion, birthday celebration or any other affair, we will provide the proper menus and address any special needs that will make your event a special one!

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3. Casa Mia On The Green

4.1

Excellent(150)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rocky Hill

Named as one of the best Italian restaurants in the country by a leading trade association, Casa Mia On The Green in Rocky Hill, CT has been family owned and operated since 1985. Diners enjoy a low-key and welcoming setting in which to engage in the "art of dining".Menu options at Casa Mia On The Green range from a la carte lunch and dinner menus, to a family style menu and a buffet menu. There are multiple catering menus and special holiday options too. Standard choices include appetizers, salads, pasta and risotto specials and an array of seafood and meat dishes. A nice range of vegetarian dishes are also available, and these go beyond pasta with meatless sauces, including meals such as grilled eggplant with gorgonzola, salad and pasta. Ideal for a meal with family or friends, Casa Mia On The Green is a must try restaurant.

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4. The Flying Monkey Grill and Bar

4.5

Awesome(88)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Newington

Booked 11 times today

The Flying Monkey- a local business offering authentic fusion cuisine, in an inviting atmosphere Featuring acclaimed Jazz and Blues artists to enhance your dining experienceLet Your Monkey Fly!Established 2016.

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5. New Mill Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1927)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southington

Booked 21 times today

Plantsville's well-known Old Mill is now New Mill Restaurant, featuring the culinary talents of its new Executive Chef, Bob Martucci. This lovely 1737 cider mill has been a Connecticut favorite for many years, and has now completely renovated by its owners, Chris and Michelle Calvanese. Menu specialties include fresh-only seafood and raw bar selections, "chop house" Angus steaks, and homemade pastas and desserts. An expanded wine list and a large sociable bar round out the new offering.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(1769)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 30 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1800 degree oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. In addition to steak, the menu features an assortment of chops, as well as fresh seafood and lobsters. We serve only the finest produce and offer over seven different types of potatoes. Dinner is not complete without trying one of our homemade desserts. Ruth's Chris is also proud of its award winning wine list featuring over 225 domestic and imported selections. At Ruth's Chris Steak House, there is truly something for everyone!

7. Osa

4.8

Exceptional(751)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Middletown

Booked 16 times today

Kevin Wirtes and Rich Garcia of Krust (Middletown), team up in the creation of their latest venture, Osa. Located at 500 Main Street in Middletown, Osa features local food, with a fresh take on New American. The full bar offers crafted cocktails, whiskey, a large wine pour list, and craft beer.

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8. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(3192)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wethersfield

At River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a multi-tiered deck will allow those who wish to dine alfresco a spectacular, panoramic view of the river and the Putnam Bridge. The views are equally sensational from the interior space where every table in the dining room and every seat in the bar enjoy the magnificence of the setting.River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar features Prime Steaks and fabulously prepared Italian food, including house-made fresh pasta, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, locally-sourced seafood, and beautifully handcrafted desserts.

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9. Tavern in the Square - West Hartford

4.5

Awesome(337)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Hartford

Booked 16 times today

WE ARE YOUR neighbors.THIS IS YOUR tavern.Tavern in the Square West Hartford is a fun, exciting environment located in Corbins Corner. This location offers an open floor plan with a 60 seat bar. We feature 31 beers on draft, craft cocktails and delicious food created by our culinary team and executed in our scratch kitchen. Tavern West Hartford features a patio as well as a full open air environment when weather permits. If you are a sports fan, we have you covered with 23 TVs located throughout the restaurant. This is a phenomenal spot to celebrate a special occasion or just meet up with friends for an incredible dining experience

10. Ideal Tavern

4.3

Awesome(696)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southington

Booked 3 times today

Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

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Caribbean •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Started with a special pomegranate margarita. I can say I wasn't thrilled with it but it was okay. I ordered the monkey burger and it was cooked perfectly! Our waitress was very nice and personable.Will definitely go back.
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The Flying Monkey Grill and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Newington
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Brian
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was prepared nicely and the service was excellent
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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Stacia
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Spectacular dinner from start to finish. Amazing service and food, as always
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Red Fox RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Middletown
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PaulD
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 14, 2025
Excellent service, great food, perfect atmosphere for the evening. We enjoyed the music and dancing to the Bernadetts
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Casa Mia at the HawthornePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Berlin
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Noel
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Great experience food and ambiance was amazing! Thanks
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Casa Mia On The GreenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rocky Hill
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1. Red Fox Restaurant

2. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne

3. Casa Mia On The Green

4. The Flying Monkey Grill and Bar

5. New Mill Restaurant

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford

7. Osa

8. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

9. Tavern in the Square - West Hartford

10. Ideal Tavern

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