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8 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Mill on the River
4.7
Exceptional(2393)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Windsor
Booked 24 times today
The Mill on the River is one of the most picturesque restaurants in Connecticut. With a reputation of excellence for over forty years, it is the flagship restaurant of the Mill Restaurant Group. The Mill on the River is the perfect blend of traditional New England comfort and upscale dining elegance.Featuring an exciting menu of creative, modern American cuisine and an extensive wine and bar menu; The Mill on the River can please even the most discerning diner. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a special family celebration, a business meeting, or even a casual evening at the bar, The Mill on the River looks forward to accommodating you! For Parties over 6 please call the us directly. at 860 289 7929.
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2. Market Grille
4.6
Exceptional(822)
Price: Moderate
• American • Manchester
Booked 12 times today
Market Grille in Manchester, Connecticut is a nice combination between an upscale eatery and a casual restaurant. You can meet your coworkers there for drinks just as easily as you could bring your child to Market Grille for their birthday. The menu is mostly modern American cuisine, but there is also an extensive wine and beer list.The four-cheese lasagna at Market Grille is very good. Two other very popular entrees here are the classic fish and chips and the stuffed domestic pork chop. If you like seafood, the raw bar here will not disappoint. Every day, fresh oysters of all varieties are offered.
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3. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Manchester
4.3
Awesome(122)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Windsor
Booked 4 times today
Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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4. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford
4.5
Awesome(120)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hartford
Booked 17 times today
Contemporary, cool and inventive, it has been fashioned by legendary Connecticut restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and executive chef and partner, Chris Torla. Custom. Progressive cross-cultural dishes offer variations of familiar food from around the world. The menu features a collection of tasters, tapas, tequila as well as larger plates and entrées. A new focus on agave spirits has brought new excitement to the restaurant.
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5. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
4.2
Awesome(3171)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wethersfield
Booked 21 times today
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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6. Pond House Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(2687)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Hartford
Booked 5 times today
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.
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7. Republic - Bloomfield
4.7
Exceptional(619)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Bloomfield
Booked 7 times today
Located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Republic serves American cuisine with an inventive flair in a gastropub setting. The restaurant has a full bar that features a wide selection of craft beers. Republic offers daily happy hour specials, takeout and catering services. Start out with an order of hummus or bacon-wrapped dates at Republic. Then choose from a menu full of creative options like the eggplant burger, the bacon and apple flatbread and the miso-maple glazed salmon. The restaurant also has a gluten-free menu that includes items like the Peruvian roasted chicken and the Philly cheesesteak sandwich served on a gluten-free roll.
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8. Tequila Rio
3.9
Excellent(236)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Wethersfield
Tequila Rio: Mexican Cantina, is located in the CBS Building in Wethersfield, alongside its sister restaurant, River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. When weather permits, diners will be seated literally feet from the bank of the Connecticut River, offering sweeping, panoramic, and unparalleled views. The menu was created by a well-known New York celebrity Mexican Chef and features authentic Mexican dishes.Our mouthwatering meals include tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, grilled salmon, and filet mignon with chimichurri sauce. See the full menu here. We also offer a full cocktail menu and the best frozen margaritas in Connecticut.Tequila Rio is becoming the go-to place when your appetite runs South of the Border.

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  • Johnvip
    New York City •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Artisan is our new go to restaurant The food is fresh and prepared with creativity and gusto. The wine list is superb. We love the tuna appetizer and the scallops main course. For November Artisan had a BYOB no charge event so I brought one of my own. Definitely be back for New Year’s Eve!
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    Artisan - West HartfordPrice: Expensive• American• Hartford
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    4.8
  • Harryvip
    South Carolina •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    What a great restaurant! We were last there for our daughter's wedding reception in 2008 and were visiting the area for Thanksgiving. The restaurant was very busy but the service was great. The menu is extensive...I had the prime rib special...excellent, and my wife had a Veal scallopini. There is something on the menu for everyone. Ambiance is lovely...old New England at its best. Makes us wish we lived back in New England. Cheers from South Carolina!
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    The Mill on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Windsor
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    4.7
  • Louis
    Connecticut •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Specials are always top notch. With seasonal appeals. With regularity my daughter and I go for dinner. I mostly order from the specials list and have not once been disappointed. Service is wonderful and the price point is so well valued for such a high end meal. Perfectly prepared fresh high quality ingredients. I've been disappointed by other places that attempt to offer high end dining. But the Mill Restaurants are always on the top of their game.
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    Market GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Manchester
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    4.6
  • Deborahvip
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Nov 2024
    We had dinner with the grandkids (ages 10 and 7) before A Christmas Carol. Nice menu options for them including salmon, which my grandson ordered and loved. Served in something resembling a bento box or cafeteria tray (only fancy), the kids’ meals were healthy - salad, apples, biscotti. Kids could not have been happier. Food arrived quickly, was fresh and hot. My daughter-in-law is a vegetarian and had the pad Thai. Enjoyed it. I had the salmon. Delicious!! Service was fantastic. Our server was very attentive. Everyone was welcoming and patient with the kiddos.
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    Trumbull Kitchen - HartfordPrice: Moderate• American• Hartford
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    4.5
  • Jessica
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Oct 2024
    Service was excellent even though we were told they were short a few servers. Food was excellent, especially the original wings. Just a few items were unavailable, but no big deal. When my daughter’s food came out with cheese (when we asked for no cheese) they were very apologetic and offered to remake it. Overall a very good experience.
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    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ManchesterPrice: Moderate• American• South Windsor
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    4.3

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