Area Restaurants
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$ - INEXPENSIVE
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$$ - MODERATE
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$$$ - EXPENSIVE
Note: Reservations and credit cards accepted, unless otherwise noted. Some restaurants in the area may not be included in this list. Please see a local telephone book for additional dining options. If you choose a restaurant on the list below, please call ahead to make sure it is open on the day you wish to dine.
This list has been compiled for your information only and does not imply a recommendation or endorsement.
Up to a 15-Minute Drive
CROMWELL- $$ 99 Restaurant and Pub, 36 Shunpike Road, (860) 632-2099
Style: American - $$ Baci Grill, 134 Berlin Road, (860) 613-2224
Style: Modern Italian | Reservations accepted for parties of five or more - $$ Chicago Sam's, 51 Shunpike Road., Suite #14, (860) 635-1860
Style: American/Sports Bar | Reservations not accepted - $$ Chili's, 4 Sebethe Drive , (860) 632-1779
Style: American Grill - $$ Ruby Tuesday’s, 50 Shunpike Road, (860) 635-9970
Style: American - $ Wooster Street Pizza, 77 Berlin Road, Suite #6, (860) 635-1176
Style: Italian/Pizzeria |
Reservations not accepted
DURHAM
- $ Perk on Main, 6 Main Street #A, (860) 349-5335
Style: Cafe | Reservations not accepted
MERIDEN
- $$ Gianni Restaurant, 1241 East Main Street, (203) 235-0230
Style: Italian - $$ Zorba’s Pizza, 1257 East Main Street, (203) 238-2077
Style: Mediterranean
MIDDLEFIELD
- $ Guida's Restaurant, 484 Meriden Road, Route 66, (860) 349-9039
Style: Casual | Credit cards not accepted, Reservations not accepted
MIDDLETOWN
*indicates walking distance
- $$ Amici Italian Grill*, 280 Main Street, (860) 346-0075
Style: Italian | Reservations accepted for parties of six or more - $ Athenian Diner, 864 Washington Street, (860) 346-2272
Style: Diner - $ BrewBakers*, 169 Main Street, (860) 852-0034
Style: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch - $ Café 56*, 102 Court Street, (860) 346-6633
Style: Breakfast/Lunch Diner - $$ China City, 749 Saybrook Road, Suite #2, (860) 347-6899
Style: Chinese | Reservations not accepted</span - $$ China King*, 200 Main St. Suite #1, (860) 344-9455
Style: Chinese | Reservations not accepted - $$ Coyote Blue, 1960 Saybrook Road, (860) 345-2403
Style: Mexican | Reservations not accepted - $ Eli Cannon’s Tap Room*, 695 Main Street,(860) 347-3547
Style: American | Reservations not accepted -
$$$ Esca*, 437 Main Street, (860) 316-2552
Style: Italian - $$ Fiore II*, 332 Main Street, (860) 344-5557
Style: Italian - $$ First and Last Tavern*, 220 Main Street, (860) 347-2220
Style: Italian/Pizzeria |
Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more - $$ First Wok*, 560 Main Street, (860) 343-1604
Style: Chinese |
Credit cards not accepted,
Reservations not accepted -
$$$ Forbidden City*, 335 Main Street, (860) 343-8288
Style: Asian Fusion -
$ Ford News Diner*, 358 Main Street, (860) 346-4655
Style: American Diner |
Credit cards not accepted,
Reservations not accepted -
$$ Fortune Garden, 340 East Main Street, (860) 343-0927
Style: Chinese -
$$ Fortune Wok, 844 Washington Street, (860) 347-0885
Style: Chinese | Reservations not accepted - $ Fusion Bakery and Patisserie* , 100 Riverview Center, (860) 344-9024
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$ Ghezzi’s Market and Deli, 970 Newfield Street, (860) 632-2442
Style: Deli | Reservations not accepted -
$ The Green Room*, 124 College Street, (860) 704-6999
Style: Gourmet Lunch -
$ Grown*, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 415 Main Street, (860) 346-GROW
Style: Organic Fast-Food -
$$ Hair of the Dog Saloon, 544 South Main Street, (860) 346-2400
Style: Bar/Bistro | Reservations not accepted -
$$ Haveli India, 1300 South Main Street, (860) 347-7773
Style: Indian -
$ Illiano’s, 404 South Main Street, (860) 346-5656
Style: Italian | Reservations not accepted - $ Illiano’s Pizzeria, 534 Washington Street, (860) 343-9244
Style: Italian | Reservations not accepted -
$$ It’s Only Natural*, 606 Main Street, (860) 346-9210
Style: Vegan/Vegetarian -
$$ Japanica, 854 Washington Street, (860) 346-4498
Style: Japanese -
$ Jerry’s Pizza, 635 South Main Street, (860) 346-5335
Style: Italian/Pizzeria |Reservations not accepted
- $ Klekolo World Coffee*, 181 Court Street, (860) 343-9444
Style: Gourmet Coffee |
Credit cards not accepted,
Reservations not accepted - $$ La Boca Restaurant and Cantina*, 337 Main Street, (860) 347-4777
Style: Mexican - $$$ La Cantina Café Ristorante*, 74 Court Street, (860) 704-0000
Style: Italian - $$ Lan Chi's*, 505 Main Street, (860) 347-8885
Style: Vietnamese - $$ Luce Restaurant*, 98 Washington Street, (860) 344-0222
Style: Italian Deli | Reservations not accepted -
$$ Mattabesett Canoe Club*, 80 Harbor Drive, (860) 347-9999
Style: Seafood and steak -
$$ Mezzo Grille*, 106 Court Street, (860) 346-6000
Style: American fusion -
$$ Mikado*, 3 Melilli Plaza, (860) 346-6655
Style: Japanese |
Reservations accepted for
parties of four or more -
$$ Mondo Pizza*, 10 Main Street, (860) 343-3330
Style: Pizza, Pasta -
$ Neon Deli and Market*, 130 Cross Street,(860) 347-1800
Style: Deli Take-Out | Reservations not accepted -
$$ New England Emporium*, 386 Main Street (in the Main Street Marketplace),
(860) 346-1200
Style: Specialty Sandwiches/Crepes/Soups -
$ O’Rourke’s Diner*, 728 Main Street, (860) 346-6101
Style: American Diner | Reservations not accepted -
$ Pickle Stand Delicatessen and Tavern*, 195 Main Street, (860) 788-3570
Style: Deli -
$ Public Market*, 480 Main Street, (860) 346-3340
Style: Italian/Deli Take-Out -
$$ Puerto Vallarta*, 206 Main St., Metro Square, (860) 852-0080
Style: Mexican -
$ Red and Black Cafe at Broad Street Books*, 45 Broad Street, (860) 685-7333
Style: Cafe | Reservations not accepted - $ Sweet Harmony Café and Bakery*, 330 Main Street, (860) 344-9646
Style: Light Fare (Breakfast/Lunch) - $$ Tandoor*, 170 Main Street, Metro Square, (860) 346-6600
Style: Indian - $$$ Tavern at the Armory at the Inn at Middletown*, 70 Main Street, (860) 854-6323
Style: Traditional New England -
$$ Thai Gardens*, 300 Main Street, (860) 346-3322
Style: Thai -
$$ Tibetan Kitchen Restaurant*, 574 Main Street, (860) 854-6292
Style: Himalayan/Nepalese - $$ Typhoon*, 360 Main Street, (860) 344-9667
Style: Thai
- $ Udupi Bhavan, 749 Saybrook Road , (860) 346-3355
Style: South Indian/Vegetarian |
Reservations not accepted -
$ Wes Wings*, 156 High Street, (860) 685-3510
Style: Casual | Reservations not accepted
PORTLAND
- $$ Farrell’s, 245 Marlborough Street, (860) 342-4589
Style: Steak/Seafood
ROCKY HILL
- $$ Chuck’s Steak House, 2199 Silas Deane Highway, (860) 529-0222
Style: Steak/Seafood - $$ Dakota, 1489 Silas Deane Highway, (860) 257-7752
Style: Steak/Seafood - $$ New York Pickle Deli, 397 Cromwell Avenue, (860) 257-9465
Style: Deli | Reservations not accepted, - $$ On the Border, 1519 Silas Deane Highway, (860) 899-1670
Style: Tex-Mex | Reservations not accepted - $$$ Saybrook Fish House, 2165 Silas Deane Highway, (860) 721-9188
Style: Seafood - $$ Wood-n-Tap Bar and Grill, 12 Town Line Road, (860)571-9444
Style: American Grill
15-to-30-Minute Drive
CENTERBROOK
- $$ Gabrielle's, 78 Main Street, (860) 767-2440
Style: Continental
CHESTER
- $$ Brushmill by the Waterfall, 129 West Main Street, (860) 526-9898
Style: American - $$ Pattaconk 1850 Bar and Grille, 33 Main Street, (860) 526-8143
Style: American/Pub - $$ Restaurant L&E French 75 Bar, 59 Main Street, (860) 526-5301
Style: French Bistro - $$$ River Tavern, 23 Main Street, (860) 526-9417
Style: American
EAST HADDAM
- $$ La Vita Gustosa, 9 Main Street, (860) 873-8999
Style:Italian
EAST HARTFORD
- $$ Procaccini's, 46 Main Street, (860) 568-2930
Style: Italian
ESSEX
- $$ Black Seal, 15 Main Street #C, (860) 767-0233
Style: American | Reservations accepted for parties of five or more - $$$ Griswold Inn, 36 Main Street, (860) 767-1776
Style: New England Fare - $$ Oliver’s Restaurant and Taverne, 124 Westbrook Road, (860) 767-2633
Style: American | Reservations not accepted
FARMINGTON
- $$ Apricot’s Restaurant and Pub, 1593 Farmington Avenue, (860) 673-5405
Style: American | Reservations Recommended
GLASTONBURY
- $ The Diamond Pub and Grill, 195 Hebron Ave, (860) 659-2002
Style: Pub - $$$ J. Gilbert’s, 185 Glastonbury Boulevard, (860) 659-0409
Style: Steak/Seafood - $$$ Max Amore, 140 Glastonbury Boulevard #613, (860) 659-2819
Style: Italian - $$$ Max Fish, 110 Glastonbury Boulevard, (860) 652-3474
Style: Seafood - $$$ Pond House Grille, 2935 Main Street, (860) 657-4527
Style: Contemporary American
HARTFORD
- $$ Bin 228 228 Pearl Street, (860) 244-9463
Style: Panini/Wine Bar - $$$ Black-Eyed Sally’s, 350 Asylum Street, (860) 278-7427
Style: BBQ and Blues - $$ City Steam Brewery Cafe, 942 Main St, (860) 525-1600
Style: American | Reservations for function rooms only - $$ Hot Tomato’s, 1 Union Place, (860) 249-5100
Style: Italian - $$$ Max Downtown, 185 Asylum Street, (860) 522-2530
Style: American - $$$ Morton's Steakhouse, 30 State House Square, (860) 724-0044
Style: Steak - $$$ Peppercorn’s Grill, 357 Main Street, (860) 547-1714
Style: Italian | Reservations recommended - $$ Trumbull Kitchen, 150 Trumbull Street, (860) 493-7412
Style: Eclectic
IVORYTON
- $$$ Copper Beech Inn 46 Main Streetm, (860) 767-5311
Style: French
NEW HAVEN
- $ Atticus Café, 1082 Chapel Street, (203) 776-4040
Style: Café | Reservations not accepted - $ Bangkok Garden, 172 York Street, (203) 789-8684
Style: Thai - $$$ Basta Trattoria, 1006 Chapel Street, (203) 772-1715
Style: Italian - $$$ Bentara, 76 Orange Street, (203) 562-2511
Style: Malaysian - $ Claire’s Corner Copia, 1000 Chapel Street, (203) 562-3888
Style: Vegetarian | Credit cards not accepted, Reservations for large groups or special needs - $$ Frank Pepe Pizzeria Neapolitan, 157 Wooster Street, (203) 865-5762
Style: Italian/Pizza | Reservations not accepted - $$$ Heirloom at the Study Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street, (203) 503-3919
Style: American - $$ Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, 176 Temple Street, (203) 789-1232
Style: Ethiopian - $$ Prime 16 Tap House, 172 Temple Street, (203) 782-1616
Style: Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads - $$ Tandoor, 1226 Chapel Street, (203) 776-6620
Style: Indian - $$ Thai Taste, 1151 Chapel Street, (203) 776-9802
Style: Thai - $$$ Union League Café , 1032 Chapel Street, (203) 562-4299
Style: French - $$$ Zinc, 964 Chapel Street, (203) 624-0507
Style: Modern American
NEWINGTON
- $$ Chili’s, 3017 Berlin Turnpike, (860) 667-9063
Style: Southwest Grill | Reservations not accepted - $$ Outback Steakhouse, 3210 Berlin Turnpike, (860) 666-0002
Style: Steak/Seafood | Reservations not accepted - $$$ Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 2513 Berlin Turnpike, (860) 666-2202
Style: Steak/Seafood
OLD SAYBROOK
- $$ Cuckoo’s Nest, 1712 Boston Post Road, (860) 399-9060
Style: Mexican/Cajun | Reservations accepted for parties of six or more - $$ Luigi’s Restaurant, 1295 Boston Post Road, (860) 388-9190
Style: Italian - $$ Penny Lane Pub and Restaurant, 150 Main Street, Route 154, (860) 388-9646
Style: Casual - $$ Rosemary and Sage, 1080 Boston Post Road, (860) 388-1166
Style: Mediterranean | Reservations accepted - $$ Zhang’s, 455 Boston Post Road, (860) 388-3999
Style: Chinese/Japanese
WALLINGFORD
- $$ Archie Moore’s, 39 N. Main Street, (203) 265-7100
Style: American | Also in: New Haven, Fairfield, Wallingford, and Derby - $$ Michael’s Trattoria, 344 Center Street, (203) 269-5303
Style: Italian
WESTBROOK
- $$ Bill’s Seafood, 548 Boston Post Road, (860) 399-7224
Style: Seafood | Credit cards not accepted, Reservations not accepted - $$ Boom at Pilot’s Point Marina, 63 Pilots Point Drive, (860) 399-2322
Style: American | Reservations accepted - $$$ Café Routier, 1353 Boston Post Road, (860) 399-8700
Style: French Café | Reservations accepted - $$ Creative Cooking Restaurant, Deli, & Bakery, 1835 Boston Post Road, (860) 399-7872
Style: Louisiana Cajun | Reservations accepted
WEST HARTFORD
- $$ Arugula 953 Farmington Avenue, (860) 561-4888
Style: Mediterranean Bistro | Reservations accepted - $$ The Blue Elephant Trail, 7 South Main Street, (860) 233-4405
Style: Thai | Reservations recommended - $$ Cheesecake Factory, 71 Isham Road, (860) 233-5588
Style: American (Traditional) |Reservations not accepted - $$ Elbow Room, 986 Farmington Avenue, (860) 236-6195
Style: American/ Bistro | Reservations recommended - $$ Grant's, 977 Farmington Avenue, (860) 236-1930
Style: Seafood/Bistro | Reservations accepted - $ Harry's Pizza, 39 South Main Street, (860) 633-7338
Style: Pizza | Also in Glastonbury, Credit cards not accepted, Reservations not accepted - $$ Luna Pizza, 999 Farmington Avenue, (860) 233-1625
Style: Pizza, Reservations not accepted - $$$ Max's Oyster Bar, 964 Farmington Avenue, (860) 236-6299
Style: Seafood/American - $ Moe’s Southwest Grill, Memorial Road and Raymond Road, (860) 231-7388
Style: Taco Bar/Mexican | Reservations not accepted - $$ Pond House Café, 1555 Asylum Avenue, (860) 231-8823
Style: Continental - $$$ Restaurant Bricco, 78 LaSalle Road, (860) 233-0220
Style: Italian | Reservations accepted for parties of six or more - $$ Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan, 36 LaSalle Road, (860) 231-8400
Style: Afghan/Middle Eastern | Reservations Recommended
45-to-60-Minute Drive
GUILFORD
- $$$ Quattro’s Italian Restaurant, 141 Water Street, (203) 453-6575
Style: Italian - $$$ Whitfield's on Guiltford Green, 25 Whitfield Street, (203) 458-1300
Style: French/American
OLD LYME
- $$$ Bee and Thistle Inn, 100 Lyme Street, (860) 434-1667
Style: Contemporary American - $$$ Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, (860) 434-2600
Style: American/Continental