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The 10 Best Restaurants Near Me in Hartford, Connecticut

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1. The Capital Grille - Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(2906)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 53 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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2. Max Downtown - Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(558)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 28 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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3. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford

4.4

Awesome(458)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 22 times today

Contemporary, cool and inventive, it has been fashioned by legendary Connecticut restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and executive chef and partner, Chris Torla. Custom. Progressive cross-cultural dishes offer variations of familiar food from around the world. The menu features a collection of tasters, tapas, tequila as well as larger plates and entrées. A new focus on agave spirits has brought new excitement to the restaurant.

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4. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

4.8

Exceptional(11009)

$$$$

• Steak • Glastonbury

Booked 82 times today

Located just west of Glastonbury’s Main Street on tree-lined Glastonbury Boulevard, J. Gilbert’s has been lauded as one of Glastonbury’s finest hidden gems. Consistently an OpenTable Diners Choice Winner and J. Gilbert's Glastonbury has been named in the top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US for two years running (#1 for Connecticut). Some consider us the best steakhouse in Glastonbury. Others simply consider us the best restaurant in Glastonbury. Enjoy our Prime wood-fired steaks and seafood – led by award-winning Executive Chef Erik Blommstran and inspired by Kansas City-steakhouse fare – in a luxe, yet warm atmosphere, all served with impeccable care. Guests enjoy the finest cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like our hand-cut Blue Cheese Potato Chips, 24 Layer Cake and more. The extensive cocktail, martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal. Reservations are highly recommended.

5. Feng Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(1330)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 12 times today

Feng Chophouse is Downtown Hartford’s premier dining experience. Each time we set our table we invite you to join us for the refinement of fine dining and the flare of a modern casual environment. Our mission is to showcase our passion for service excellence. Whether at the bar, in the cocktail lounge, or any of our dining rooms our Team will delight in the opportunity to provide a full menu experience. We've assembled the most expertly trained Chefs both locally and abroad in order to make every dish at Feng Chophouse one worth remembering. At Feng Chophouse, we've worked tirelessly to find the perfect balance of flavors to satisfy any Guest, from the sushi novice to the most refined palate. Gather with friends and coworkers. Treat a client to lunch or dinner. Enjoy a special occasion with a special someone. However you need to use our space, you’ll find decor, amenities, & furnishings rivaling the most hospitable establishments. Eastern. Western. Downtown.

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6. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

4.7

Exceptional(642)

$$$$

• American • West Hartford

Booked 29 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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7. Fleming's Steakhouse - West Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(1730)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 38 times today

Your West Hartford Fleming's is located in the historic Educational Building, just off West Hartford Center and next to the Noah Webster Library. Fleming's in West Hartford is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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8. Black-Eyed Sally's

4.0

Excellent(1437)

$$$$

• Southern • Hartford

Booked 12 times today

Come sink your teeth into our award winning Bar-b-que and Southern cooking served in an Urban Juke Joint atmosphere. Sally’s Slo-smoked Ribs, Beef Brisket, Po-Boys, Southern Fried Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Jambalaya, Louisiana Gumbo and more. The cool, funky decor emanates New Orleans charm. We are open for lunch and dinner Wednesday- Sunday. At Sally's we feed your mouth and your soul!We look forward to providing live entertainment in the near future. See you soon

9. Peppercorns Grill

4.7

Exceptional(2994)

$$$$

• Italian • Hartford

Booked 3 times today

Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by brothers Sal and Dino Cialfi, who brought their Roman training and family recipes to Hartford when they purchased the restaurant in 1989. In 1994 they opened sister restaurant Piccolo Arancio, which they ran until 2023; the original Piccolo Arancio near Rome’s Trevi Fountain is still operated by their cousins.At Peppercorn’s, the Cialfis blend classic Italian techniques with modern creativity, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years. The warm dining room, attentive staff, and lively Italian hospitality make guests feel as if they’ve stepped into a trattoria in Rome, welcomed like famiglia. Guests return again and again for Ossobuco, signature Orange Ravioli, Grilled Veal Chop, famous Zucchini Blossoms, and cocktails like the Pear Martini.

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10. Artisan - West Hartford

4.6

Exceptional(1941)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 28 times today

ARTISAN celebrates the theme of craftsmanship, combining 18th Century classic Scandinavian design with New England-inspired farm-to-table seasonal cuisine, artfully prepared by Executive Chef and Partner Frederic Kieffer.PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.If you have reserved a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.PLEASE CALL 860.937.2525 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

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330 restaurants available nearby

1. The Capital Grille - Hartford

2. Max Downtown - Hartford

3. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford

4. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

5. Feng Chophouse

6. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

7. Fleming's Steakhouse - West Hartford

8. Black-Eyed Sally's

9. Peppercorns Grill

10. Artisan - West Hartford

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