Elmo’s Dockside .
Seafood. Only the ocean is missing from this seafood
shack, but that did not prevent the owners from decorating
the building with a fake dock. The fresh Maine lobster is
delicious, but only two-thirds of the menu is seafood, so if
fish does not satisfy, other options are available.
Lunch M-Sa; Dinner daily.
48 Hartford Tpke.; (860) 646-FISH
B, CC, R, WC, $$
Little Mark’s Big BBQ
American. You need not be afraid to eat with your hands.
The combination of a kid-friendly atmosphere and award-
winning baby back ribs has surely made many a mess.
The pulled-pork platter is recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily.
266 Talcottville Road; (860) 872-1410
CC, R, $$
Rein’s New York Style Deli-Restaurant
Deli. Rein’s Deli has been the salvation of former city slickers
since 1972. Its extensive menu features reuben, corned beef
and pastrami sandwiches, and smoked fish such as Nova Lox
and herring in cream sauce.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
435 Hartford Tpke.; (860) 875-1344 reinsdeli.com
B, CC, 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.
236 Hartford Tpke.; (860) 872-6700 woodntap.com
B, CC, M, R, WC, $$
