Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Newington, Connecticut

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A photo of Market Place Kitchen & Bar | Newington restaurant

1. Market Place Kitchen & Bar | Newington

4.6

Exceptional(158)

$$$$

• American • Newington

Booked 91 times today

Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!

A photo of J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury restaurant

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

4.9

Exceptional(10856)

$$$$

• Steak • Glastonbury

Booked 68 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.

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3. The Flying Monkey Grill and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(192)

$$$$

• American • Newington

Booked 43 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.

4. The Laurel

4.8

Exceptional(112)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • West Hartford

Booked 41 times today

The Laurel is a celebration of global flavors crafted with love and locally sourced ingredients. Chef Ashley Flagg takes a farm-to-table approach creating inventive share plates that highlight the freshest local produce. Guests can enjoy this culinary experience in a cozy, brick-walled, candlelit atmosphere alongside a uniquely crafted cocktail. Now offering Private Dining!

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5. Fleming's Steakhouse - West Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(1665)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 68 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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6. Max Downtown - Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(467)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 39 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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7. Boqueria West Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$

• Spanish • West Hartford

Booked 15 times today

Spanish tapas and paella in Blue Back Square. Great for brunch, happy hour, or dinner near the Delamar Hotel and Town Hall.

A photo of River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar restaurant

8. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3278)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Wethersfield

Booked 15 times today

At River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a multi-tiered deck will allow those who wish to dine alfresco a spectacular, panoramic view of the river and the Putnam Bridge. The views are equally sensational from the interior space where every table in the dining room and every seat in the bar enjoy the magnificence of the setting.River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar features Prime Steaks and fabulously prepared Italian food, including house-made fresh pasta, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, locally-sourced seafood, and beautifully handcrafted desserts.

9. Union Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(839)

$$$$

• American • Hartford

Booked 18 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.

10. Fork & Fire

4.7

Exceptional(572)

$$$$

• American • Farmington

Booked 38 times today

Fork & Fire brings bold, ingredient-driven cooking to a warm and welcoming setting in the heart of Farmington, Connecticut. With a newly renovated interior and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to enjoy elevated American cuisine without the fuss.Under the leadership of Chef Ayla Fontaine, the menu features creative, seasonal dishes that highlight quality and flavor. Carefully curated cocktail & mocktail lists alongside a variety of thoughtful beverage offerings round out the experience, making Fork & Fire a destination for any occasion.Easily accessible from anywhere in the Farmington Valley or Hartford County. Centrally located to popular destinations like Winding Trails, Tunxis Country Club, and the Hill-Farmstead Museum. Visit forkandfire.net to explore the menu and learn more!

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