The Litchfield Hills Restaurants
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1. Ferris Acres Creamery
$ | |This popular creamery, located on a massive family-owned and -operated dairy farm since 1864, creates its own made-on-the-farm frozen desserts (that's ice cream!) daily. Choose from more than 30 "regular" flavors, like coffee almond fudge and maple walnut, and as many "special" flavors, like Caramalt and Sunset on the Peach (with a raspberry swirl). This is not a nut-free facility.
144 Sugar St., Newtown, Connecticut, 06470, USA203-426–8803Known For
- Fun flavor names like Ali-Oop, Bad Habit, Elvis Dream, and Route 302 Chocolate Moo
- Bucolic scene with 50 dairy cows roaming the adjacent pastures
- About as close as you can get to homemade ice cream without making it yourself
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2. Good News Restaurant & Bar
$$$ | |Since Carole Peck—a well-known name throughout New England (and beyond)—opened her spot here in 1992, foodies have been flocking to Woodbury to sample her superb cuisine. The emphasis is on healthy, innovative, and surprisingly well-priced fare like wok-seared Gulf shrimp with new potatoes, grilled green beans, and a garlic aioli.
694 Main St. S, Woodbury, Connecticut, 06798, USA203-266–4663Known For
- "star" chef cooks up creative cuisine
- Farm-to-table dishes feature local, seasonal ingredients
- Decor includes original artwork by local artists
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
3. The White Horse
$$ | |Locals, leaf peepers, and folks just passing through stop at The White Horse, a country pub and restaurant that draws its varied menu from British pub, American comfort, and French bistro favorites. Dine on the deck, on the patio, or along the river in the warm months—or inside in front of the fire during the winter chill.
258 New Milford Tpke. (Rte. 202), New Preston, Connecticut, 06777, USA860-868–1496Known For
- Historical artifacts throughout and a London-style taxi named Audrey
- Produce grown on its own farm, "The Back Forty"
- Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian menus, too
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4. G. W. Tavern
$$ | |This cozy tavern, once an 1850s-era Colonial home overlooking the Shepaug River, is a nod to George Washington, who passed through the little village back in the day. The chef prepares traditional New England favorites like oven-roasted cod, chicken potpie, and meat loaf, as well as seasonal specialties like soft shell crabs in spring and game throughout the winter.
20 Bee Brook Rd., Washington, Connecticut, 06794, USA860-868–6633Known For
- "George's cherry pie" for dessert
- Relax by the floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a glass of wine or draught beer
- Outdoor riverside dining in summertime
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
5. Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company
$ | |This shop sells delicious homemade chocolates, old-time favorite candies, and baked goods like muffins and coffee cake. There's also an extensive menu of coffees, teas, and smoothies.
45 N. Main St., Kent, Connecticut, 06757, USA860-927–1445Known For
- Great coffee
- Breakfast options like smoothies, bagels, and granola parfaits
- Options for most dietary restrictions
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6. The Cookhouse
$$ | |Stop here for some of the best "slow-smoked" barbecue in Connecticut or for one of the comfort-food staples on the extensive menu. You'll love the barbecued baby back ribs, half-chicken, brisket, and pulled pork—or try chicken-fried steak, cookhouse meat loaf, or fried catfish—all with your choice of sides.
31 Danbury Rd., New Milford, Connecticut, 06776, USA860-355–4111Known For
- Something to please everyone in the family
- Wednesday night's all-you-can-eat BBQ for $25
- Wide selection of draft beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. The Hopkins Inn Restaurant
$$$ | |This 19th-century country inn overlooking Lake Waramaug is a lovely place for breakfast, alfresco lunch, midafternoon tea, or a European-inspired dinner. The menu includes features French escargot, Austrian Wiener schnitzel, Swiss rösti potatoes, and Italian veal piccata—as well as American favorites like broiled Atlantic salmon.
22 Hopkins Rd., Warren, Connecticut, 06777, USA860-868–7295Known For
- Beautiful setting overlooking Lake Waramaug
- Gluten-free and children's menus, too
- Associated inn and winery
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Rate Includes: Closed Jan.-Mar.; Mon.; no lunch Sun -
8. The Village Restaurant
$$ | |Beloved among visitors and locals alike, this storefront eatery in a redbrick town house serves tasty, unfussy food—inexpensive pub grub in one room, updated contemporary American cuisine in the other. Whether you order a cheeseburger or horseradish-and-Parmesan-crusted salmon, you're bound to be pleased.
25 West St., Litchfield, Connecticut, 06759, USA860-567–8307Known For
- Really good food at reasonable prices
- All-day dining
- Weekday happy hours
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
9. West Street Grill
$$$ | |This sophisticated dining room on the town green is the place to see and be seen. Dinner selections might include free-range chicken with potato purée, braised short ribs with Cabernet demi-glace, or Scottish grilled salmon with ratatouille.
43 West St., Litchfield, Connecticut, 06759, USA860-567–3885Known For
- Sidewalk café tables in warm weather
- Perfect for a casual lunch or formal dinner
- House-made ice creams and sorbets
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed.
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