Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut prides itself on being an attractive, desirable place to live. There are several appealing restaurants within the city limits that further Hartford's goals in attracting and pleasing visitors and locals. Ambiance, convenience, reputation and regional specialty dishes are plentiful in dining locations around town. Hartford offers a large selection of culinary delights.
Agave Grill
Downtown visitors looking for modern Mexican cuisine should try the Agave Grill. It blends traditional and exotic Mexican flavors along with an extensive cocktail menu. Agave Grill's is a lively party scene with a large tequila selection and table-side guacamole service.
Agave Grill
100 Allyn St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-882-1557
agavehartford.com
The Elbow Room
Hartford Magazine's Best Outside Dining establishment offers a wide variety of New England seafood specialties along with American classic dishes sporting modern twists. The Elbow Room also has a notable Sunday brunch and accepts reservations and takeout orders.
The Elbow Room
986 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-6195
theelbowroomct.com
Grant's Restaurant and Bar
Grant's is a modern seafood and steak house with a 1920s feel. The restaurant offers inventive, seasonal specialties with local farm-fresh ingredients.
Grant's Restaurant and Bar
977 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-1930
billygrant.com
Arugula
Arugula is a casual, white-tablecloth bistro featuring a Mediterranean inspired menu. It is very accommodating to vegetarian and vegan diners and offers gluten-free items.
Arugula
953 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-561-4888
arugula-bistro.com
The First & Last Tavern
First and Last Tavern has a favorable following in the community and offers high-quality Italian food. Gourmet pizza is baked in an authentic brick oven, and the bread is baked fresh daily.
The First & Last Tavern
939 Maple Ave.
Hartford, CT 06114
860-956-6000
firstandlasttavern.com
Trumbull Kitchen
Trumbull Kitchen is a very hip, contemporary restaurant that offers progressive, cross-cultural comfort food at family-style tables. Hartford Magazine named Trumbull Kitchen Best of Late Night Dining in 2010.
Trumbull Kitchen
150 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-493-7412
maxrestaurantgroup.com
Carbone's Ristorante
Carbone's serves up an extensive selection of Italian favorites from northern and southern Italy. Zagat's recommends the busy, family-friendly, local favorite for its quality and presentation.
Carbone's Ristorante
588 Franklin Ave.
Hartford, CT 06114
860-296-9646
carbonesct.com
Firebox
With nods from Gourmet Magazine and the New York Times, Firefox serves up American contemporary cuisine created from local and fresh ingredients. Firefox also hosts a weekly farmers market, music events and cooking classes.
Firebox
539 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
860-246-1222
fireboxrestaurant.com
Hot Tomato's
In the heart of Hartford located next to the historic Union Station, Hot Tomato's serves up some of the best garlic bread in the city and has a huge, old-world-style wine cellar.
Hot Tomato's
1 Union Place
Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-5100
hottomatos.net
Black-Eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues
An award-winning barbecue and blues joint, Black-Eyed Sally's has been nationally praised by the New York Times and Hartford Advocate for its barbecue and Cajun specialties. Southern favorites are served alongside live blues and jazz nightly.
Black-Eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues
350 Asylum St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-7427
blackeyedsallys.com
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