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Market Place Tavern - Litchfield, Litchfield, CT

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

4.6
4.6
246 Reviews
$30 and under
American
7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Market Place Tavern is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The Tavern which overlooks the Litchfield Green, is the oldest public building in town and one of the oldest penal facilities in the state. It was built in 1812 to serve as a jail for British prisoners during the War of 1812. A cell block and a three-story wing with additional cell blocks, which now is part of the restaurant’s bar area, was added in 1846. The jail closed in 1992 and was used as a treatment center for men serving prison sentences. It shut down again in 1993 and reopened in 1994 as a rehabilitation center for women facing incarceration. When that center closed, the state decided to sell it.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features “American Tavern Food” with Craft Beers and Cocktails made with local spirits. We look forward to seeing you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt DeLongis
  • Neighborhood
    Litchfield
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Your Sunday plans should equal brunch with us! We offer an a la cart brunch menu every Sunday from 11:30-3pm, mimosa flights & half price bottles of wine $99 and under! What are you waiting for, book your table now!
    Sunday Brunch Photo
  • Celebrate Your MOM!

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat the amazing women in your life to a meal they’ll never forget. Join us for a special dining experience filled with love, laughter, and delicious meals. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got something to make every mom feel extra special.
    Celebrate Your MOM! Photo

What 246 people are saying

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Litchfield County

    Best Overall

  • Litchfield County

    Best Food

  • Litchfield County

    Best Service

  • Litchfield County

    Best Ambiance

  • Litchfield County

    Best Value

  • Litchfield County

    Good for groups

  • Litchfield County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Litchfield County

    Lively

  • Litchfield County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Market Place Tavern - Litchfield offers a "great vibe" with an "intimate and historic setting" in a building with a unique past. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "great food," especially the wings and chicken nachos. The extensive menu and attentive staff make it a "must" visit.

246 Reviews
  1. Drew

    Puebla1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time here, and we were hoping for a delicious date night dinner. The food was generally good, but nothing was great. Neither the fried cauliflower or chicken sandwich came out hot, and the fish/chips had no seasoning at all. The building was very cool, and we truly wanted to like the place, but it's unlikely that we'll be coming back.

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  2. Cheryl

    Connecticut4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went for a date night. First time ever being at Market place tavern. If you ever go, the wings are a must try 😋.

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  3. ALAN

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and vibe Excellent service Nice variety on menu Will return

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  4. BiBi

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice location, food & service good , we enjoyed going & will go back.

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  5. Allison

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch! Thank you! It was loud, but wonderful service!

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  6. Barbara

    New York City34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice vibe. Service was excellent. I couldn’t give it an overall five though because the food was just OK.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Biggest complaint was we were in back corner booth…very dreary and quite cramped. There were several other tables available but I didn’t want to complain and ask to move to another table. I’ll know for next time. Food was good and server was nice and very busy yet still pretty attentive.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The men’s restroom could use some cleaning and upkeep.

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  9. Eric

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Riley, our server, was prompt and great with the kids (always a plus!)

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  10. Ken

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and the food was fantastic. The backdrop of the old jail was cool.

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FAQs

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 361-9930.

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield is rated 4.6 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Litchfield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt DeLongis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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