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1. Ideal Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(684)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southington

Booked 3 times today

Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

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2. TimeOut

4.1

Excellent(125)

££££Price: Moderate

• Sports Bar • Bristol

TimeOut Sports & Pizza Bar is a casual restaurant and sports bar with classic pub food. Our gourmet pizza kitchen offers a variety of specialty pizzas, build your own pizzas and other gourmet Italian items. Our full menu consists of delicious lite fare with seasonal flare, appetizers, burgers, small plates and salads prepared with local, fresh ingredients. Meet friends for a cocktail, a glass of domestic and international wine and sip 12 local, craft beers from around country. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere, TimeOut Sports & Pizza Bar is an inviting spot to enjoy a light lunch, have drinks with friends or relax and catch a game on our 160" 4K TV.

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3. Tavern in the Square - West Hartford

4.6

Exceptional(308)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Newington

Booked 28 times today

WE ARE YOUR neighbors.THIS IS YOUR tavern.Tavern in the Square West Hartford is a fun, exciting environment located in Corbins Corner. This location offers an open floor plan with a 60 seat bar. We feature 31 beers on draft, craft cocktails and delicious food created by our culinary team and executed in our scratch kitchen. Tavern West Hartford features a patio as well as a full open air environment when weather permits. If you are a sports fan, we have you covered with 23 TVs located throughout the restaurant. This is a phenomenal spot to celebrate a special occasion or just meet up with friends for an incredible dining experience

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4. Boqueria West Hartford

4.6

Exceptional(51)

££££Price: Moderate

• Spanish • West Hartford

Booked 9 times today

A lively, Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serving Spanish classics, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a vibrant and contemporary space.

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5. Salt + Lime

4.5

Awesome(117)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Hartford

Booked 3 times today

Located on Park Road, Salt + Lime Mexican Cantina aims to bring the best Mexicancomfort food and a wonderful bar atmosphere. We look forward to serving you!

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6. The Flying Monkey Grill and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(42)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Newington

Booked 9 times today

The Flying Monkey- a local business offering authentic fusion cuisine, in an inviting atmosphere Featuring acclaimed Jazz and Blues artists to enhance your dining experienceLet Your Monkey Fly!Established 2016.

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7. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center

4.8

Exceptional(245)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Hartford

Booked 24 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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8. Texas de Brazil - Hartford

4.5

Awesome(1557)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 27 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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9. Union Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(769)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 6 times today

Union Kitchen was nominated for Restaurant of the Year: Hartford County by the Connecticut Restaurant Association in 2023 and 2024. In a space that formerly housed a speakeasy, the ambitious restaurant combines New American cuisine with a world class beverage program.

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10. Max A Mia - Avon

4.7

Exceptional(147)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Avon

Booked 28 times today

Opened in 1991, Max a Mia was named “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine in its first year, and “top-grossing restaurant in its size” by Restaurant Hospitality. The restaurant is now in the good hands of Executive Chef Bob Peterson, who has brought an exciting new energy to the restaurant.Max A Mia is the quintessential Italian experience in the Greater Hartford area. It also continues to garner awards and accolades. Featuring a traditional Italian menu, it utilizes an authentic brick oven that produces stone pies with unmatched flavor. Traditional veal, pork and pasta dishes, as well as inventive risotto offerings, set the mood for desserts including tiramisu and white chocolate polenta cake.An extraordinary and comfortable 25-foot granite bar has elevated Max A Mia to the social place in the Farmington Valley. The dining room features wood and tile, warmly lit by custom fixtures to create a sophisticated and luxurious – yet friendly, family environm

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Samantha
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Me and my family came here after a show at the XL CENTER. I am so glad we found this spot. The food and service was fantastic! We wanted something kid friendly but also great food and vibes and it checked all of the boxes! Will definitely go back when we are back in town!
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Salt + LimePrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Hartford
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4.5
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Emma
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Great restaurant! The food and drinks were both amazing!
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Ideal TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Southington
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4.7
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Ryder
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
the amount of food for the price is excellent, the bowles look a little small but are super filling which makes it worth it. Everyone seems to have a good time, it is a little louder because of so many people plus the music but overall an amazing place. 10/10 recommend, especially for anniversary dates!
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Tavern in the Square - West HartfordPrice: Moderate• American• Newington
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4.6
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VickiVIP
New York City •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Fun place to spend Christmas Eve. Very good food. Dined at the bar. Despite some initial confusion as to whether we would be allowed share the Chef Special it was a delightful evening So much food - it’s definitely shareable!
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Boqueria West HartfordPrice: Moderate• Spanish• West Hartford
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4.6
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JoeR
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2020
Fantastic atmosphere and dinner was excellent!
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TimeOutPrice: Moderate• Sports Bar• Bristol
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4.1

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