Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Hartford

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A photo of Max Downtown - Hartford restaurant

1. Max Downtown - Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(258)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 42 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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2. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford

4.6

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hartford

Booked 22 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.

3. Feng Chophouse

4.6

Exceptional(1221)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 21 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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4. The Capital Grille - Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(2687)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 55 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.

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

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

4.9

Exceptional(10574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Glastonbury

Booked 101 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.

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6. Black-Eyed Sally's

4.4

Awesome(1400)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Hartford

Booked 12 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

7. Salt + Lime

4.3

Awesome(138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Hartford

Booked 11 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!

8. Peppercorns Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2846)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hartford

Booked 17 times today

Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal and Dino, Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian roots. Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When the opportunity to open a restaurant arose, they jumped at the opportunity and opened the first Piccolo Arancio in Rome. Piccolo Arancio was internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Peppercorn's Grill received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years.

9. Union Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(788)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 17 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. Artisan - West Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(1689)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 27 times today

ARTISAN celebrates the theme of craftsmanship, combining 18th Century classic Scandinavian design with New England-inspired farm-to-table seasonal cuisine, artfully prepared by Executive Chef and Partner Frederic Kieffer.PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.If you have reserved a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.PLEASE CALL 860.937.2525 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

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Ted
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and overall presentation of the restaurant were very good. Service was slow, especially for a lunch during a business day.
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Trumbull Kitchen - HartfordPrice: Moderate• American• Hartford
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4.6
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Clarissa
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My friends from California had a business trip to Boston and wanted to meet up with me on the way to New Yorck City. They asked me to recommend a place to meet for lunch. I thought of Capital Grille immediately. First for the food and service, and then the proximity to the highway. They enjoyed the food and was impressed with the wine inventory and told me it was a great recommendation. Capital Grille does not disappoint. Lunch, service and ambience were excellent. Thank you!
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The Capital Grille - HartfordPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Hartford
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4.8
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BarbaraVIP
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was excellent! The tuna was delicious, and everyone enjoyed every bite. Our plates were spotless. The half-price bottles of wine are a wonderful opportunity to try our waiter’s recommendations. The exceptional service allowed us to have a relaxing dinner with friends.
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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4.9
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MarionVIP
New York City •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always great food and service. Also, great happy hour.
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Max Downtown - HartfordPrice: Very Expensive• American• Hartford
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4.7
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Christine
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 14, 2025
Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, food unbelievable!!
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Feng ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Hartford
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4.6

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