6 Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Hartford

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. Max Downtown - Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(186)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 29 times today

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.

2. Pond House Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2698)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Hartford

Booked 17 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.

3. Peppercorns Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2793)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hartford

Booked 9 times today

Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal and Dino, Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian roots. Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When the opportunity to open a restaurant arose, they jumped at the opportunity and opened the first Piccolo Arancio in Rome. Piccolo Arancio was internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Peppercorn's Grill received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years.

4. Salt + Lime

4.5

Awesome(117)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Hartford

Booked 14 times today

Located on Park Road, Salt + Lime Mexican Cantina aims to bring the best Mexicancomfort food and a wonderful bar atmosphere. We look forward to serving you!

5. Market Grille

4.7

Exceptional(827)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manchester

Booked 25 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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6. Windsor Steak & Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(83)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Windsor

Booked 6 times today

Specializing in the finest steaks and freshest seafood in the area

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Max Downtown - Hartford

2. Pond House Cafe

3. Peppercorns Grill

4. Salt + Lime

5. Market Grille

6. Windsor Steak & Seafood

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