The restaurants in Connecticut are often unique from other states. Our immigrant history has made way for many long standing family restaurants cooking up authentic recipes. And our easy commute to cities has made way for fancy metropolitan restaurants even in the middle of tiny towns. These picks are all well received, with many of them receiving awards and local recognition. But this is just an excerpt compared to all the delicious options available.
- Puerto Vallarta (Middletown)
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Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant Middletown/Facebook This Mexican restaurant is a cultural celebration all year round! The Arroz con Pollo, a popular dish here, is full of flavor!
- Max Downtown (Hartford)
Max Downtown/Facebook
Max Downtown/Facebook This upscale restaurant serves up meat, fish, and shellfish that will exceed your expectations.
- Kawa Ni (Westport)
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Kim S./Yelp Innovation is key at this Japanese restaurant. The unique twist on dishes and warm atmosphere makes for a unique and cozy evening.
- Crave (Ansonia)
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Elena H./Yelp This restaurant will make you forget you’re in Connecticut and give you the chance to try dishes you just can’t get anywhere else.
- Heirloom Food Company (Danielson)
Heirloom Food Company/Facebook
Heirloom Food Company/Facebook If you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or just have strict dietary needs, this restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a filling meal without having to settle for side dishes.
- Community Table (New Preston)
Community Table Restaurant/Facebook
Community Table Restaurant/Facebook From the farm to your table, experience the fresh bold flavors of seasonal pickings.
- Bidwell Tavern (Coventry)
David Malloy/Facebook
Pau’laijha Sparrow-Kushner/Facebook After nearly 200 years since its establishment, you can bet that this place knows what it’s doing. This is a perfect spot for some beer and wings.
- Chester’s Barbecue (Groton)
Chester’s Barbecue/Facebook
Chester’s Barbecue/Facebook Fall off the bone ribs and all your favorite barbecue sides make this place a must-visit in the summertime.
- Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale (Madison)
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale/Facebook If the fresh cod roll doesn’t melt your taste buds, something else on the menu will!
- Golden Lamb Buttery (Brooklyn)
Golden Lamb Buttery/Facebook
- Apricots (Farmington)
Apricots Restaurant/Facebook
Apricots Restaurant/Facebook This riverfront dining experience comes complete with an elevated dining experience and patio seating.
- Fresh Salt (Old Saybrook)
Fresh Salt/Yelp
Erica T./Yelp Arguably the best place to grab a warm lobster roll, this laid back restaurant is designed for adults to relax.
- Michael Jordan’s (Uncasville)
Michael Jordan’s Steak House/Facebook
Michael Jordan’s Steak House/Facebook This steak house at the Mohegan Sun is a real slam dunk! (Get it?)
- Lake View (Coventry)
Lakeview Restaurant & Banquets/Facebook
Lakeview Restaurant & Banquets/Facebook This place is practically floating on the water. It attracts a bit of a younger crowd, but all ages can enjoy the menu.
- Coriander Cafe (Eastford)
Coriander Cafe & Country Store
Coriander Cafe & Country Store This homestyle restaurant offers comfort food and and an ever changing specials menu to keep things interesting.
- Bar Sugo (Norwalk)
BAR SUGO/Facebook
BAR SUGO/Facebook This Italian restaurant and pizzeria not only makes the best meatballs, but they offer cooking classes, too!
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Alan H./Yelp
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant Middletown/Facebook
This Mexican restaurant is a cultural celebration all year round! The Arroz con Pollo, a popular dish here, is full of flavor!
Max Downtown/Facebook
This upscale restaurant serves up meat, fish, and shellfish that will exceed your expectations.
Nance C./Yelp
Kim S./Yelp
Innovation is key at this Japanese restaurant. The unique twist on dishes and warm atmosphere makes for a unique and cozy evening.
Alan Z./Yelp
Elena H./Yelp
This restaurant will make you forget you’re in Connecticut and give you the chance to try dishes you just can’t get anywhere else.
Heirloom Food Company/Facebook
If you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or just have strict dietary needs, this restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a filling meal without having to settle for side dishes.
Community Table Restaurant/Facebook
From the farm to your table, experience the fresh bold flavors of seasonal pickings.
David Malloy/Facebook
Pau’laijha Sparrow-Kushner/Facebook
After nearly 200 years since its establishment, you can bet that this place knows what it’s doing. This is a perfect spot for some beer and wings.
Chester’s Barbecue/Facebook
Fall off the bone ribs and all your favorite barbecue sides make this place a must-visit in the summertime.
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale/Facebook
If the fresh cod roll doesn’t melt your taste buds, something else on the menu will!
Golden Lamb Buttery/Facebook
Apricots Restaurant/Facebook
This riverfront dining experience comes complete with an elevated dining experience and patio seating.
Fresh Salt/Yelp
Erica T./Yelp
Arguably the best place to grab a warm lobster roll, this laid back restaurant is designed for adults to relax.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House/Facebook
This steak house at the Mohegan Sun is a real slam dunk! (Get it?)
Lakeview Restaurant & Banquets/Facebook
This place is practically floating on the water. It attracts a bit of a younger crowd, but all ages can enjoy the menu.
Coriander Cafe & Country Store
This homestyle restaurant offers comfort food and and an ever changing specials menu to keep things interesting.
BAR SUGO/Facebook
This Italian restaurant and pizzeria not only makes the best meatballs, but they offer cooking classes, too!
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