Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill
American. The kitchen specializes in Black Angus steaks
and fresh seafood cooked over an open wood fire grill.
For those who shy away from the wood-fired taste, they
offer entrées such as lobster ravioli and cranberry chicken.
Lunch, M and W-Sa; Dinner, M and W-Su; Closed Tu.
30 Center St.; (860) 426-1487 anthonyjacksrestaurant.com
B, CC, OD, R, WC, $$
Bonterra Italian Bistro
Italian. Loosely translated, Bonterra means "good earth,"
which helps define the menu. Fresh, quality ingredients
include housemade pastas and sauces, freshly squeezed
juices and wines created from organic grapes and processes.
Daily specials supplement the extensive menu for both lunch
and dinner. The restaurant is located in the newly ren-ovated
clocktower building on the town green.
Lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays.
98 Main St.; (860) 426-2620 bonterraitalianbistro.com
B, CC, OD, R, WC, $$
Cava
Italian. You’ll be transported to Italy without leaving the state.
Indulge in fine dining with a romantic atmosphere. Try the
pan seared scallops over vegetable bruschetta risotto or a
daily special. Cava offers an extensive wine list with more
than 100 fine wines. Enjoy being catered to by friendly
and knowledgeable servers.
Lunch and dinner daily.
1615 West St.; (860) 628-2282
B, CC, OD, R, WC, $$$
Kess’ Café
French. Escape from the ordinary at Kess’ Café which
combines the quaint appeal of nearby Plantsville antique
shops with a modern, inspired menu of French and
Italian dishes. Featuring two comfortable dining areas,
patrons are surrounded by quirky combinations of décor
and wowed by the fantastic such dishes as grilled tornadoes
of beef tenderloin with asparagus and king crab topped with
béarnaise sauce, and sweet potato raviolis in a scallion
vodka cream sauce.
Lunch Tu-Su; Dinner Tu–Sa; Brunch Su
11 West Main Street; (860) 276-8551 kesscafe.com
B, CC, R, OD, WC $$
New Mill Restaurant
American. Rustic and old-fashioned, this restaurant exudes
character with its view of the mill wheel on a river. The new
menu includes seafood, raw bar selections, Angus steaks
and pasta.
493 South End Road; (860) 620-0300 newmillrestaurant.net
B, CC, R, WC $$$
Puerto Vallarta
Mexican. This vibrant Mexican restaurant serves huge
portions of Mexican food and boasts a big selection
of fabulous margaritas. Lunch and dinner daily.
826 Queen St.; (860) 736-0060 puertovallartacentral.com
B, CC, R, WC, $$
Smokin’ With Chris
Southern BBQ. With fresh ingredients that can be found
locally, this BBQ and steakhouse joint is not limited to meat
lovers. Try the chicken pot pie, the Duck L’arange or one of
the pasta specialties. Many entrees feature sides such as
baked beans, sweet potatoes and corn bread.
Lunch and Dinner Tu-Su.
59 West Center St.; (860) 620-9133 smokinwithchris.com
B, CC, M, OD, R, $$
TD Homer's Sports Grill
American. A family-friendly, high energy restaurant that
combines casual American bar and grill with today’s love
of sports. Watch all the games on 90 HDTVs! Bring your kids,
bring your buddies, it’s always game time at TD Homer’s!
Lunch and dinner daily, 11:30 am to last call.
401 Queen St.; (860) 329-0387 tdhomers.com
B, CC, OD, WC, $$
Wood-n-Tap
American. "Come as you are" is the philosophy at this laid-back,
yet trendy, place serving burgers and Buffalo wings. Come for
business lunches, happy hours, take-out or one serious
Sunday brunch. Sunday brunch only in Hartford location.
Lunch and dinner daily.
420 Queen St.; (860) 329-0032 woodntap.com
B, CC, M, R, WC, $$
