First & Last Tavern
← Restaurants First & Last Tavern This place is a Hartford institution. The atmosphere is boisterous without being too loud or rowdy. The food is awesome, old-school Italian. First date? Perfect spot. Out of town guests? Bring them to First and Last. Young kids? Absolutely. Grandparents in town? Bring ‘em over. TRIVIA: Open since 1936, […]
Parrilla Y Sabores
← Restaurants Parrilla Y Sabores Parrailla Y Sabores: Lo mejor de la Cocina Colombiana en Hartford. There’s a Yelp review for Parrilla Y Sabores that deserves to be quoted here. Dianna L wrote, “Disclaimer: the only things I have eaten from Parrilla y Sabores are their empanadas… but those babies alone deserve like 7 stars […]
The Capital Grille
← Bars / Restaurants The Capital Grille The Capital Grille’s website states that “It is our sole desire that everything, and we mean everything, that arrives at your table at The Capital Grille delights you. To ensure that experience, we use only the finest, freshest ingredients, artfully prepared in recipes designed to engage all of […]
Monte Alban Restaurant
← Restaurants Monte Alban Emily C. opens her Yelp review of Monte Alban with a prayer to the guacamole gods: “Holy mole mole mole mole. No. Seriously. Mole.” Emily C. is correct. Holy mole indeed. But also holy guacamole, holy enchilada, holy tortilla soup, holy homemade hot sauce, and holy delicious magic corn cake thing […]
Agave Grill
← Bars / Restaurants Agave Grill Agave has awesome guacamole, prepared tableside and served in a lava rock bowl, a full brunch with happy hour-priced drink specials on Saturdays AND Sundays, plus churros you can dip in dulce de leche. To cap it all off, Agave’s bar is stocked with 87 different kinds of tequila. […]
J Restaurant/Bar
← Attractions / Shops & Services J Restaurant/Bar J Restaurant’s entrees are determined by their chefs, based on the freshest market ingredients available. They pride themselves on their house-made sauces, breads & soups and use only the freshest ingredients, buying local whenever possible. The menu is primarily Italian with a good mix of down-home and […]
Sunberry Restaurant & Bar
← Restaurants Sunberry Restaurant And Bar This is your spot for Ramen and Udon, Korean BBQ and Bimbipap. But wait – they also serve Paninis, and burritos, and burgers and fries, and bubble tea, and pressed juices, and smoothies, and frozen yogurt. And there’s more – they serve breakfast; omelets, home fries, egg sandwiches and […]
Trumbull Kitchen
← Bars / Restaurants Trumbull Kitchen Trumbull Kitchen describes itself as “contemporary, cool and inventive.” It’s true. If you have a hard time deciding what to order go with the Grilled Filet Mignon appetizer, served with truffled tater-tots, because TRUFFLED TATER TOTS. Photo lovingly borrowed from Trumbull Kitchen. VISIT THEM 150 Trumbull StreetHartford, CT 06103 […]
Max Downtown
← Bars / Restaurants Max Downtown “With its contemporary design, extensive array of martinis and wines, and sophisticated cuisine, Max Downtown is a favorite with the city’s well-heeled and a popular after-work spot.” – Fodor’s Review Photo lovingly borrowed from Max Downtown. VISIT THEM 185 Asylum StreetHartford, CT 06103 (860) 522-2530 Facebook-f Instagram Desktop
Saigon Kitchen
← Restaurants Saigon Kitchen Saigon Kitchen serves great take out or eat in Chinese. The line is always long, but moves at lightning speed. An as everyone knows, the mark of a rocking good restaurant, is a line out the door. These folks are an institution in Hartford, and if you haven’t made your way down […]