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A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford restaurant
1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Hartford
4.8
Exceptional(1700)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hartford
Booked 59 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1800 degree oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. In addition to steak, the menu features an assortment of chops, as well as fresh seafood and lobsters. We serve only the finest produce and offer over seven different types of potatoes. Dinner is not complete without trying one of our homemade desserts. Ruth's Chris is also proud of its award winning wine list featuring over 225 domestic and imported selections. At Ruth's Chris Steak House, there is truly something for everyone!
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2. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
4.3
Awesome(3186)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wethersfield
Booked 14 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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3. Texas de Brazil - Hartford
4.5
Awesome(1556)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hartford
Booked 65 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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4. Tavern in the Square - West Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(308)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newington
Booked 64 times today
WE ARE YOUR neighbors.THIS IS YOUR tavern.​Tavern in the Square West Hartford is a fun, exciting environment located in Corbins Corner. This location offers an open floor plan with a 60 seat bar. We feature 31 beers on draft, craft cocktails and delicious food created by our culinary team and executed in our scratch kitchen. Tavern West Hartford features a patio as well as a full open air environment when weather permits. If you are a sports fan, we have you covered with 23 TVs located throughout the restaurant. This is a phenomenal spot to celebrate a special occasion or just meet up with friends for an incredible dining experience
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5. The Saybrook Fish House
4.9
Exceptional(434)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Glastonbury
Booked 11 times today
Saybrook Fish House is the spot to go to in the area when craving seafood and great wine. The venue uses quality ingredients that really make their dishes standout. The seafood used comes from the New England coast. Saybrook Fish House is open for business seven days a week. It's a great eatery for celebrations and for fun date nights.From the raw bar, diners can dig into jumbo shrimp cocktail and oysters on the half shell. For appetizers, the restaurant offers everything from fried mozzarella and mussels in white wine, to baked mushrooms and crab cakes. Clam lovers must try the fried whole belly clam entrée, which is fried to perfection. Another seafood favorite is the king crab legs served with decadent drawn butter.
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6. Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms
4.6
Exceptional(536)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Farmington
Booked 19 times today
Brio Westfarms Mall is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Farmington, CT serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Westfarms Mall is the place to eat in Farmington, CT for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!
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7. 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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8. Boqueria West Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • West Hartford
Booked 27 times today
A lively, Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serving Spanish classics, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a vibrant and contemporary space.
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9. Max Downtown - Hartford
4.7
Exceptional(186)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 34 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.
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10. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center
4.8
Exceptional(244)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hartford
Booked 66 times today
Featuring modern renditions of classic American seafood, Max’s Oyster Bar menu has something for everyone. While seafood is the focal point, there are selections for even the most ardent landlubber. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare. The raw bar offers an extensive variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish.In it’s freshman year, 1999, Max’s Oyster Bar was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine. Since then it has won numerous Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”. Zagat’s Survey has also given Max’s Oyster Bar an “extraordinary” rating.

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