Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley Restaurants
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1. Oak Room at The Copper Beech Inn
$$$ | |Crystal sparkles, silver shines, and candles glow in Copper Beech Inn's main dining room—or you can dine more casually at the bar. Notable dishes have included a starter of jumbo lump crab cakes with remoulade dressing and entrées ranging from steak frites and honey-grilled chicken to grilled swordfish and blackened salmon.
46 Main St., Ivoryton, Connecticut, 06442, USA860-767–0330Known For
- Venerable country inn environment
- Many gluten-free selections
- Happy hour at the bar Tuesday-Friday
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential -
2. Peppercorn's Grill
$$$ | |This mainstay of Hartford's restaurant scene (beginning in 1898) presents contemporary "farm-to-chef" Italian cuisine in a lively but cozy setting. Enjoy homemade potato gnocchi, ravioli al'arancia (orange), slow-roasted osso buco, or a simply grilled veal chop—but save room for the warm Valrhona chocolate cake or homemade gelato or sorbet.
357 Main St., Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, USA860-547–1714Known For
- Consistently good food and service
- Good choice pre-theater or pre-sports event
- Tuesday through Friday happy hours
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sat.–Thurs. -
3. River Tavern
$$$ | |This sleek, sophisticated tavern in the heart of Chester functions both as a cheery neighborhood restaurant and as a bona fide destination for fans of first-rate farm-to-table cuisine. Your main course might include sautéed mussels, Mexican-style chilaquiles (chicken and tortilla casserole), seafood stew, or a burger made with local beef.
23 Main St., Chester, Connecticut, 06412, USA860-526–9417Known For
- Dinner menu changes daily
- Locally sourced produce, cheese, and fish
- Varied bar menu for quick bites
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues. -
4. Salute
$$$ | |Packed every night, Salute is the downtown spot for consistently delicious Italian fare and pleasant service. The kitchen serves up grilled steaks, seafood, and a long list of pasta dishes—try the chicken gnocchi with pesto cream, perfectly executed shrimp piccata, or classic ragu Bolognese—and traditional Italian desserts like tiramisu and gelato.
100 Trumbull St., Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, USA860-899–1350Known For
- Warm, comfortable, welcoming spot to enjoy good food
- Excellent selection of wine and draft beer
- Half-price garage parking next door—important in the city
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Rate Includes: No lunch Sun. -
5. Trumbull Kitchen
$$$ | |Upbeat, hip, and casual, Trumbull Kitchen is the place to see and be seen. A loft-style dining area with leather-clad walls overlooks the action below where an eclectic menu features selections like seared Point Judith scallops, pan-seared salmon, brick-pressed chicken, and truffled onion burger, or a "stone pie" (pizza).
150 Trumbull St., Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, USA860-493–7412Known For
- The place to see and be seen
- Something for everyone, even the kids
- Convenient to the XL Center and nearby theaters
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Rate Includes: No lunch Sun. -
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