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A photo of J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury restaurant
1. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
4.8
Exceptional(11010)
$$$$
• Steak • Glastonbury
Booked 136 times today
Located just west of Glastonbury’s Main Street on tree-lined Glastonbury Boulevard, J. Gilbert’s has been lauded as one of Glastonbury’s finest hidden gems. Consistently an OpenTable Diners Choice Winner and J. Gilbert's Glastonbury has been named in the top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US for two years running (#1 for Connecticut). Some consider us the best steakhouse in Glastonbury. Others simply consider us the best restaurant in Glastonbury. Enjoy our Prime wood-fired steaks and seafood – led by award-winning Executive Chef Erik Blommstran and inspired by Kansas City-steakhouse fare – in a luxe, yet warm atmosphere, all served with impeccable care. Guests enjoy the finest cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like our hand-cut Blue Cheese Potato Chips, 24 Layer Cake and more. The extensive cocktail, martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal. Reservations are highly recommended.
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2. The Capital Grille - Hartford
4.8
Exceptional(2907)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Hartford
Booked 102 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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3. Max Downtown - Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(562)
$$$$
• American • Hartford
Booked 61 times today
Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.
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4. Max Fish - Glastonbury
4.8
Exceptional(720)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Glastonbury
Booked 64 times today
Max Fish has been offering high-quality seafood, drinks, and service for over 15 years. Since opening in Glastonbury in 2007, we have been committed to providing exceptional guest experiences and focusing on offering fresh and sustainable seafood dishes on our menu. We also offer a Happy Hour 7 days a week starting at 3:30. There are No Reservations for Happy Hour, its all first come, first serve. Our culinary team continues to innovate and offer exciting new menu additions. Whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a relaxing night out, Max Fish is the perfect spot.
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5. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford
4.4
Awesome(462)
$$$$
• American • Hartford
Booked 35 times today
Contemporary, cool and inventive, it has been fashioned by legendary Connecticut restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and executive chef and partner, Chris Torla. Custom. Progressive cross-cultural dishes offer variations of familiar food from around the world. The menu features a collection of tasters, tapas, tequila as well as larger plates and entrées. A new focus on agave spirits has brought new excitement to the restaurant.
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6. The Mill on the River
4.8
Exceptional(2769)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • South Windsor
Booked 69 times today
The Mill on the River is one of the most picturesque restaurants in Connecticut. With a reputation of excellence for over forty years, it is the flagship restaurant of the Mill Restaurant Group. The Mill on the River is the perfect blend of traditional New England comfort and upscale dining elegance.Featuring an exciting menu of creative, modern American cuisine and an extensive wine and bar menu; The Mill on the River can please even the most discerning diner. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a special family celebration, a business meeting, or even a casual evening at the bar, The Mill on the River looks forward to accommodating you! For Parties over 6 please call the us directly. at 860 289 7929.
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7. Feng Chophouse
4.5
Awesome(1329)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Hartford
Booked 46 times today
Feng Chophouse is Downtown Hartford’s premier dining experience. Each time we set our table we invite you to join us for the refinement of fine dining and the flare of a modern casual environment. Our mission is to showcase our passion for service excellence. Whether at the bar, in the cocktail lounge, or any of our dining rooms our Team will delight in the opportunity to provide a full menu experience. We've assembled the most expertly trained Chefs both locally and abroad in order to make every dish at Feng Chophouse one worth remembering. At Feng Chophouse, we've worked tirelessly to find the perfect balance of flavors to satisfy any Guest, from the sushi novice to the most refined palate. Gather with friends and coworkers. Treat a client to lunch or dinner. Enjoy a special occasion with a special someone. However you need to use our space, you’ll find decor, amenities, & furnishings rivaling the most hospitable establishments. Eastern. Western. Downtown.
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8. Peppercorns Grill
4.7
Exceptional(2996)
$$$$
• Italian • Hartford
Booked 29 times today
Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by brothers Sal and Dino Cialfi, who brought their Roman training and family recipes to Hartford when they purchased the restaurant in 1989. In 1994 they opened sister restaurant Piccolo Arancio, which they ran until 2023; the original Piccolo Arancio near Rome’s Trevi Fountain is still operated by their cousins.At Peppercorn’s, the Cialfis blend classic Italian techniques with modern creativity, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years. The warm dining room, attentive staff, and lively Italian hospitality make guests feel as if they’ve stepped into a trattoria in Rome, welcomed like famiglia. Guests return again and again for Ossobuco, signature Orange Ravioli, Grilled Veal Chop, famous Zucchini Blossoms, and cocktails like the Pear Martini.
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9. Market Grille
4.7
Exceptional(929)
$$$$
• American • Manchester
Booked 20 times today
Market Grille in Manchester, Connecticut is a nice combination between an upscale eatery and a casual restaurant. You can meet your coworkers there for drinks just as easily as you could bring your child to Market Grille for their birthday. The menu is mostly modern American cuisine, but there is also an extensive wine and beer list.The four-cheese lasagna at Market Grille is very good. Two other very popular entrees here are the classic fish and chips and the stuffed domestic pork chop. If you like seafood, the raw bar here will not disappoint. Every day, fresh oysters of all varieties are offered.
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10. Black-Eyed Sally's
3.9
Excellent(1438)
$$$$
• Southern • Hartford
Booked 22 times today
Come sink your teeth into our award winning Bar-b-que and Southern cooking served in an Urban Juke Joint atmosphere. Sally’s Slo-smoked Ribs, Beef Brisket, Po-Boys, Southern Fried Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Jambalaya, Louisiana Gumbo and more. The cool, funky decor emanates New Orleans charm. We are open for lunch and dinner Wednesday- Sunday. At Sally's we feed your mouth and your soul!We look forward to providing live entertainment in the near future. See you soon

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  • Erin
    New York City •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Lauren was a great server and was great! She also was able to get both our appetizers and entrees out quickly since we were at a conference and needed to get back, she was amazing!
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    Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford$$$$• American• Hartford
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    4.4
  • Sheryl
    Greater Boston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent dinner and service. I am so sorry our servers name has escaped me. He was excellent and made our dining experience a pleasure. I keep coming back, for years now. Thank you for doing it with expertise! Sheryl
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    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury$$$$• Steak• Glastonbury
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    4.8
  • Amber
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was my first time at Max Downtown and I’ll definitely be back!! The food was amazing and the service was even better. They were SO accommodating with a gluten sensitivity and even have GF rolls which was a nice surprise :) Our waitress and the manager went above and beyond to make a birthday special. Thank you Max team!
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    Max Downtown - Hartford$$$$• American• Hartford
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    4.6
  • nancyGold
    New York City •158 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Crab cocktail - off the menu but available by special request. This is the most incredible delight to snack on while waiting for your entree. Every steak is cooked to perfection - best spinach - mashed potatoes - the freshest wedge (a meal in itself) and the service is consistently first class. We also discovered a new wine Reputation. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.
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    The Capital Grille - Hartford$$$$• Steakhouse• Hartford
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    4.8
  • JeffreyGold
    Connecticut •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Another outstanding dinner experience at Max Fish! The staff is amazing, the food is wonderful, and the drinks are creative and fun. We love Max Fish!
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    Max Fish - Glastonbury$$$$• Contemporary American• Glastonbury
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    4.8

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