30 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Amherst

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1. Max Tavern - Springfield

4.3

Awesome(287)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Springfield

Booked 20 times today

We always enjoy our time at Max's Tavern - he food is great the service is outstanding and the ambience is perfect for a nice evening or lunch

2. The Red Lion Inn

4.4

Awesome(3552)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Stockbridge

Booked 42 times today

Excellent meal. Bouillabaisse was phenomenal! Nice setting in an historic inn. Piano music was a plus. Service was excellent.

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3. Lattitude (West Springfield, Massachusetts)

4.7

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • West Springfield

Booked 15 times today

Food was great. Conventionally located near the Big E. Prices reasonable. Would definitely come again.

4. Publick House

4.6

Exceptional(3509)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Sturbridge

Booked 41 times today

The Publick House provided our expected quality evening of a quiet dinner with excellent service and delicious entrees.

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5. The Charles - Wethersfield

4.5

Awesome(2051)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Wethersfield

We had the steak frites and the chicken and dumplings… Truly one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Oh, and don’t forget arranciata pepper and beet appetizer… Really really good.

6. The Laurel

4.9

Exceptional(202)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • West Hartford

Booked 12 times today

This was our first visit and everything was fantastic! We’ll be back!

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7. The Old Inn On The Green

5.0

Exceptional(1175)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • New Marlborough

Booked 10 times today

Peter and team do an amazing job. The Prix Fixe menu selection was incredibly comprehensive. Our party of six ordered almost every single item. Each was prepared perfectly. Portions were on the generous side but we finished every bite. Preparation was original fresh and locally sourced. The service team led by Danna treated everyone like royalty. Even the drink menu is one of a kind. For us the Inn is a great place for any special occasion. Well worth the trip. In the warmer season reservations need to be way in advance.

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8. Wemmys kitchen and lounge

4.8

Exceptional(959)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Marlborough

Booked 32 times today

The food was delicious as always! Love this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere and good service and great food!

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9. The Mill on the River

4.7

Exceptional(2771)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • South Windsor

Booked 34 times today

From appetizers to desert- everything was delicious! Love the atmosphere and experience as well.

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10. Max Fish - Glastonbury

4.8

Exceptional(723)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Glastonbury

Booked 44 times today

We never have anything but the best experience at Max Fish. The food is high quality, and adventurous. We love trying new things, but we also love the usual menu items such as the Chicken Parm, Tuna, Fish and Chips, and Steamers. Last night my husband had one of the specials, ink pasta with squid. He said it was very good. I had salmon, their awesome mashed potatoes, and butternut squash with a light pomegranate sauce. So yummy. We love their rolls(takes me back to school), and although we did not get dessert last night, you cannot go wrong with any dessert on the menu. I do want to mention that this restaurant has a fine dining room that is business casual to much dressier attire, and a bar area and seating that is nice casual. Diners are a mix of business, date night, special occasions and those that enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant for a nice night out after a long work week. As a heads up this restaurant is not conducive to small children running around and a super loud party atmosphere. Children on the loose could inadvertently hurt themselves and/or staff members carrying heavy, very hot plates and bowls of food or dishes. It’s just not that kind of restaurant. We cannot say enough good things about the staff and the food. We tell everyone it’s our favorite place to be.

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Max Tavern - Springfield

2. The Red Lion Inn

3. Lattitude (West Springfield, Massachusetts)

4. Publick House

5. The Charles - Wethersfield

6. The Laurel

7. The Old Inn On The Green

8. Wemmys kitchen and lounge

9. The Mill on the River

10. Max Fish - Glastonbury

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