Best Seasonal Restaurants in Centerbrook

Having positively and previously reviewed Cafe Routier, I will simply say that it the one restaurant we frequent that never, and I emphasize never, fails to be consistently excellent. The menu choices are always unique and changing (a staple of this restaurant) yet somehow they never miss. This visit was a Sunday night with a late reservation. Despite being last to arrive, everything was prime time perfect and enjoyable. We had trout and scallops which were both excellent choices. This is and remains our favorite shoreline restaurant, and for good reason.

We have dined frequently at the Griswold Inn but last night was the first time we dined there with the strolling carolers. It was really quite special such a beautiful historic location to have a holiday meal with the people you love and a little bit of Christmas spirit! The short ribs, as always, were on point and delicious and I don't know you did something extra good to the mashed potatoes last night too! We also loved the oysters and the baked cod was so fresh and yummy.

Aspen Restaurant is a fine place to dine with beautiful ambience. The food is excellent and the service is great! Haley, our waitress was absolutely amazing and was very customer focused. I strongly recommend dining here.

Each visit to Liv’s has been wonderful. Their local oysters are fantastic, fresh and delicious. Each course is nicely presented by the chefs and well paced by their experienced waiters. We enjoyed the oyster sampler and Cesar salad followed by the Moroccan Cod and Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mashed potatoes. A great destination especially in the off season to enjoy locally sourced cuisine that is curated to perfection. A superb meal and great local dining experience !

Fantastic meal. Kayla was our waitress and she was so wonderful bubbly and attentive.