1 Best Restaurant in Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

With its contemporary design, extensive martini list, and sophisticated cuisine, this chop house is a favorite among the city's well-heeled—as well as a popular after-work spot. Creative entrées include filet mignon Oscar, sesame-crusted tuna, organic Scottish salmon, and a range of perfectly prepared steaks: New York (boneless) or Kansas City (bone-in) strip, cowboy cut ribeye, and tomahawk.