It’s no secret: produce fresh from the farm tastes better. At farm-to-table restaurants, it’s not uncommon to find food that was harvested just hours ago on the table. As an added bonus, the farm-to-table movement is great for the local economy. Get your “localvore” on at these Connecticut restaurants.
- Quercibella Wood Grilled Food + Flatbreads, New Hartford
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Facebook/Quercibella Wood-grilled Food, Flatbreads, and Artisan Burgers Choose from a menu of made-to-share small plates, flatbreads, and burgers at this carefully-cultivated spot.
280 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057
- Rooster Company, Newington
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Facebook/Rooster Company Locally-sourced roast chicken is the name of the game here. A cool, industrial-chic vibe and friendly staff make Rooster Company one of the coolest farm-to-table restaurants around.
1076 Main St, Newington, CT 06111
- Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern, Burlington
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Facebook/Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern At Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern, the setting is as inspired as the menu. That’s a compliment to both. Plenty of the food served here is grown in the restaurant’s namesake greenhouse.
511 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013
- Bailey’s Backyard, Ridgefield
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Facebook/Bailey’s Backyard Bailey’s Backyard cultivates relationships with farmers all over the Northeast to source the absolute best ingredients. Enjoy the seasonal, creative menu outdoors on the patio in warmer months, or in the cozy dining room during the winter.
23 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield, CT 06877
- Firebox, Hartford
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https://www.facebook.com/FireboxRestaurant/photos/a.229820333695574.71166.195431463801128/1409783419032587/?type=3&theater Firebox’s creative, perfectly-executed menu and contemporary dining room are awesome enough on their own, but there’s more. Firebox also runs job training programs and a farmer’s market, adding value to the community it’s part of.
539 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06101
- The Farmer’s Table, New Canaan
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Facebook/The Farmer’s Table Gather round at The Farmer’s Table for cozy ambiance and food fresh from the garden on-site. What the restaurant can’t grow themselves, they source from local farmers and fishermen.
12 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
- Millwright’s, Simsbury
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Facebook/Millwright’s Housed in an old mill with history dating back to the 17th Century, Millwright’s menu is rooted firmly in the present. Sustainably-sourced ingredients are creatively prepared and cleverly presented in a charming setting which includes a waterfall.
77 West St, Simsbury, CT 06070
- Monet’s Table, Tolland
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Facebook/Monet’s Table Restaurant & Catering Gather with friends and family inside a 1756 farmhouse-turned-restaurant. Monet himself would be pleased by the artfully-presented plates and delightful gardens.
167 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT 06084
- Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam
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Facebook/Arethusa al tavolo The owners behind this upscale gem also own Arethusa Dairy Farm, so expect amazing butter, cheese, and ice cream. A simple yet sophisticated menu and attentive service make dining at Arethusa al tavolo an experience to remember.
828 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
- Oak Haven Table & Bar, New Haven
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Facebook/Oak Haven Table & Bar Oak Haven’s cozy atmosphere welcomes regulars and out-of-towners alike from the moment they walk through the door. The tapas-style gastropub sources from local farms, vineyards, and microbreweries.
932 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
- The Schoolhouse at Cannondale Village, Wilton
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Facebook/The Schoolhouse at Cannondale Locally sourced ingredients are transformed into upscale New American fare in this charming former schoolhouse. Enjoy views of the Norwalk River from the patio.
34 Cannon Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Choose from a menu of made-to-share small plates, flatbreads, and burgers at this carefully-cultivated spot.
280 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057
Facebook/Rooster Company
Locally-sourced roast chicken is the name of the game here. A cool, industrial-chic vibe and friendly staff make Rooster Company one of the coolest farm-to-table restaurants around.
1076 Main St, Newington, CT 06111
Facebook/Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern
At Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern, the setting is as inspired as the menu. That’s a compliment to both. Plenty of the food served here is grown in the restaurant’s namesake greenhouse.
511 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013
Facebook/Bailey’s Backyard
Bailey’s Backyard cultivates relationships with farmers all over the Northeast to source the absolute best ingredients. Enjoy the seasonal, creative menu outdoors on the patio in warmer months, or in the cozy dining room during the winter.
23 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Facebook/Firebox
Firebox’s creative, perfectly-executed menu and contemporary dining room are awesome enough on their own, but there’s more. Firebox also runs job training programs and a farmer’s market, adding value to the community it’s part of.
539 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06101
Facebook/The Farmer’s Table
Gather round at The Farmer’s Table for cozy ambiance and food fresh from the garden on-site. What the restaurant can’t grow themselves, they source from local farmers and fishermen.
12 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
Facebook/Millwright’s
Housed in an old mill with history dating back to the 17th Century, Millwright’s menu is rooted firmly in the present. Sustainably-sourced ingredients are creatively prepared and cleverly presented in a charming setting which includes a waterfall.
77 West St, Simsbury, CT 06070
Facebook/Monet’s Table Restaurant & Catering
Gather with friends and family inside a 1756 farmhouse-turned-restaurant. Monet himself would be pleased by the artfully-presented plates and delightful gardens.
167 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT 06084
Facebook/Arethusa al tavolo
The owners behind this upscale gem also own Arethusa Dairy Farm, so expect amazing butter, cheese, and ice cream. A simple yet sophisticated menu and attentive service make dining at Arethusa al tavolo an experience to remember.
828 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Facebook/Oak Haven Table & Bar
Oak Haven’s cozy atmosphere welcomes regulars and out-of-towners alike from the moment they walk through the door. The tapas-style gastropub sources from local farms, vineyards, and microbreweries.
932 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
Facebook/The Schoolhouse at Cannondale
Locally sourced ingredients are transformed into upscale New American fare in this charming former schoolhouse. Enjoy views of the Norwalk River from the patio.
34 Cannon Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
