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Gather55 - Hartford
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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5
(277)
Gather55 is a unique restaurant that supports the mission work of Hands On Hartford. Each month a different Guest Chef offers a special menu for our guests. Where else can you sample offerings from award-winning chefs all in one meal? Gather55 is in the Parkville neighborhood of Hartford and there is plenty of free parking adjacent to the restaurant.
People in the know say Gather55 is worth the trip. Come and see what the buzz is all about!
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The Capital Grille - Hartford
Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(2549)
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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Millwright’s Tavern
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(418)
Welcome to Millwright's Tavern. Open Tueday - Sunday.
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Max Fish - Glastonbury
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(133)
Max Fish has been offering high-quality seafood, drinks, and service for over 15 years. Since opening in Glastonbury in 2007, we have been committed to providing exceptional guest experiences and focusing on offering fresh and sustainable seafood dishes on our menu.
Our culinary team continues to innovate and offer exciting new menu additions. Whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a relaxing night out, Max Fish is the perfect spot.
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Millwright's Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(3657)
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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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
Price: Expensive
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Steak
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4.8
(10209)
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(1637)
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!
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Windsor Steak & Seafood
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(73)
Specializing in the finest steaks and freshest seafood in the area
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New Mill Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary American
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4.8
(1829)
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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Artisan - West Hartford
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(1604)
ARTISAN celebrates the theme of craftsmanship, combining 18th Century classic Scandinavian design with New England-inspired farm-to-table seasonal cuisine, artfully prepared by Executive Chef and Partner Frederic Kieffer.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
If you have reserved a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.
PLEASE CALL 860.937.2525 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
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Max Downtown - Hartford
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(93)
Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.
With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.
If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.
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Cafe Aura
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(556)
CT Magazine's pick for Best Italian Restaurant, Cafe Aura brings authentic Italian cuisine to your table in a beautifully redesigned restaurant. An award-winning wine list paired with Executive Chef Erminio Conte's signature specials create a dining experience that rivals the most well-known restaurants throughout Connecticut. From brunch to Happy Hour, to date night and private events...Cafe Aura brings a versatility that covers a wide customer base. Owner and Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma has created an atmosphere that combines dishes from the old country with a modern but understated decor. Don't miss the opportunity to come enjoy all that Cafe Aura has to offer.
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Nataz Restaurant - Southington
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(301)
Prepared by Hand from Scratch
Nataz is about Food; serving you a lot of fresh, excellent and top-grade food, prepared by hand from scratch with the cleanest and most professional presentation possible. Everything is served with a smile, based on our ability to render service. We are about giving you what you want, when you want it, no matter what!
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The Saybrook Fish House
Price: Expensive
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Seafood
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4.7
(415)
Saybrook Fish House is the spot to go to in the area when craving seafood and great wine. The venue uses quality ingredients that really make their dishes standout. The seafood used comes from the New England coast. Saybrook Fish House is open for business seven days a week. It's a great eatery for celebrations and for fun date nights.From the raw bar, diners can dig into jumbo shrimp cocktail and oysters on the half shell. For appetizers, the restaurant offers everything from fried mozzarella and mussels in white wine, to baked mushrooms and crab cakes. Clam lovers must try the fried whole belly clam entrée, which is fried to perfection. Another seafood favorite is the king crab legs served with decadent drawn butter.
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Sadler's Ordinary
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.5
(812)
Sadler's Ordinary has been an institution in Marlborough for decades, serving top quality local seafood and ingredients, comfort food, and Fine New England Cuisine. Set in a colonial style building, our cozy dining rooms feature two fireplaces and we offer outdoor dining on a beautiful stone patio during the summer and fall. All of our food is made from scratch in-house, including our delicious desserts and bakery items. We are open for indoor and patio dining, as well as take out every day.

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