New American Restaurants near West Hartford, CT

“Great Atmosphere, wine selection! Fantastic food !!“

“Went in on a Wednesday for a business meeting with 3 partners, we sat at the bar to have a drink, the bartender Emma was a delight. She was friendly with such a warm personality. There was a young man filling the cooler with bottles of beer who joined the conversation, we stayed longer than expected and I will be back with my wife. Excellent customer service good beer and great burgersKid-friendliness: More of a bar“

“Beautiful atmosphere, service was very good . Food was outstanding and very fresh . Chef is very talented with great presentation. I would highly recommend !“

“Went on a Friday night, and the bar area was pretty packed, which was a good sign. Service was a little slow; it seemed like they were short staffed. We waited a few minutes before a hostess showed up to greet us. Once we sat down, it took another 10 minutes or so for a waiter to come to our table. Again, they did seem understaffed, and the place was pretty busy. Food: Cesar salad 7/10 - enough dressing, croutons Cup of New England Clam Chowder 4/10 This was super salty. Smoked honey chipotle wings 10/10 - You could taste the smokiness, The flavor was delicious, and the wings were cooked to perfection Blackened ribeye w/green beans & twice baked potato 8.5/10 - The flavor on the ribeye was amazing! The green beans, although not seasoned, had a smokey flavor, and the twice baked potato was yummy. Steak tips Risotto 9/10 This was absolutely scrumptious! There are plenty of tender steak tips, creamy risotto with lots of flavor. We will definitely be back!“

“Cute restaurant with fun music and very reasonable prices. The tacos were very good the mango cut the spice of the jerk, small but filling, and the shrimp was cooked well. The chicken sandwich was also kind of small but tasted good definitely spicier than the fish. We'll be back for some drinks and want to try a few more menu items next time!“

“Great venue - the menu is varied enough for most tastes. We had a party of 9 and the waitress managed to keep us all straight!“

“Millwrights is fine dining without the fuss or pretentiousness of Uber modern places. They always have seasonal dishes that feature fresh ingredients with classic dishes with modern twists. The service is always top notch in both dining room and tavern.The atmosphere of the waterfall and mill is undeniably beautiful and the decor is charming as it is comfortable and features the rustic beauty of the old mill.The food is always impeccable and delicious. The options at various price points make it an incredibly flexible for value.We have done the chefs tasting menu, a la carte and Tavern options they have always been consistently great at every level.We drive over an hour to come and have been coming for the last few anniversaries because we love it so much. James Beard level food at affordable prices in matchless beautiful charm. We will be coming for years to come.“

“Amy was an amazing server and the food was outstanding!“

“Food was delicious. We came after a show and were seated immediately. Drinks took forever to get. We ordered one bottle of wine and it took at least 15 minutes. Waitress was okay, but frazzled. Temperature of restaurant was almost unbearable. We were all so hot. They need better air conditioning. We would have stayed longer and had more drinks but it was just too hot.“

“If you find yourself in East Hartford CT you definitely have to stop at Augie & Ray's, the staff are always friendly I recommend their breakfast sandwiches always add a hash brown onto the sandwich you can request that, it turns a amazing sandwich into an even more amazing sandwich, I also recommend their pepper and onion cheese burger and their chili cheese dog with the toasted bun fire ?? writing this review has me wanting more I definitely will be back that's a promiseKid-friendliness: Yes definitely kid friendly“

“First visit. Food was excellent. We will be back!!“

“Thank you to Rich and his wonderful staff for the lovely dinner for the Celebration of Life for my sister. The food was great!“

“We ate here late on a Sunday night (8:15) before heading out on a long drive. Everything was perfect - the atmosphere was really warm and somehow both super calm and happy; the menu was awesome and the food was really delicioius, and the service was attentive and fast, but not rushed.“

“We just had a brunch for 70+ people after a funeral here last weekend. The owner was wonderful. I did not have to worry about a thing. The food was terrific, the staff wonderful, the venue perfect...they could even have accomodated more folks if needed. I didn't have to worry about thing. I highly recommend Cotton Hollow Kitchen. Very pleased.“

“I visited this restaurant last night and I was NOT prepared for how phenomenal the food would be!! I highly recommend the braised short ribs, charcuterie board, and the hazelnut cheesecake. Atmosphere was cozy, service was impeccable. Will definitely be returning and recommending to all my friends and family!“

“I was able to attend Houseful if Blues and could not have chosen a better venue! Small, quaint and noteworthy a bad seat in the house! Perfect!“

“One of my faves !! Love the people that work there and food is sinful!!“

“We hosted a surprise birthday party at Lola’s and can’t say enough great things about the experience. From the early calls of getting our date booked, all the way to the end of the night, the staff was always willing to help with whatever we needed. We got there early to decorate and the room was already neatly set up. They provided the tablecloths, wine glasses, ice, etc. Our server was extremely attentive, helpful, and communicative throughout the night. She kept the bar stocked, brought out candles when we realized we forgot to bring some, and even stood on a chair to get the perfect group picture of all of us. She bagged up all the leftover food and cake and made sure everyone had what they needed throughout the night. The food was phenomenal as well. Highly recommend!!“

“Brian is a amazing waiter. I can’t say enough about him. Makes our meal even better. Thank you for your wonderful service!!??“

“Great food , vibes and atmosphere.“

“Went to Metro Bis for the first time (but have been a LONG time fan of Chef Chris!) this weekend. We were looking for somewhere special for lunch for my son's 21st birthday. This fit the bill and was perfect! It was a reasonable set price ($30) for 2 courses (lunch main and a dessert or salad/soup) and tons of amazing choices. You pay a little extra for appetizers and for drinks, of course. All 5 of us got something different for mains from a beefy eggplant parm to flat iron steak to crab cakes to a burger to short rib sandwich. They were ALL amazing. The quinoa salad on all of our plates was a welcome surprise and so refreshing. The desserts were varied as well with a fabulous creme brulee and panna cotta, and surprisingly even a dairy free option that was so delicious (Coconut & Chia Seed Semifreddo). I can really appreciate a restaurant that has a non-dairy creamer option for my coffee. To top it off, the service was PERFECT and the atmosphere was so relaxing. They even put a candle in my son's dessert just because we mentioned it in the reservation - such attention to detail! I'll definitely go again (trying to figure out how to get my girls group to make the drive!) So happy I finally got to Metro Bis. Faith Middleton would be proud! ;)“

“Found our next ‘excellent’ food restaurant up in this area. Def recommend.“

“It seems this time less to choose from on food and the price went up again. That's too bad we have been going there for about 12 or more years. It seem like it always different staff and servers every other time we go. I really think the price is getting ridiculous for what they are offering now.“

“good selection of craft wines and beers; excellent service“

“GREAT FOOD, FAST SERVICE!“

“October 11th or 12th, 2023Simply "AMAZING" our meal was spectacular and the service was fantastic too! Our waiter (Jacob) was kind, courteous and quick with suggestions from the menu. I made sure to give him his tip "in cash" , rather than on credit, to let him know how pleased we were with his service. Wonderful food and great service.“

“Maple Tree Cafe is such a wonderful place. I had my baby shower there yesterday and it was such a lovely experience from the beginning to the end.The food and service were fantastic; our server was absolutely amazing, she made sure that everything was perfect.The room was a perfect size to fit all the guests (30). I highly recommend.“

“Best veggie burger ever. Nice staff. Thanks!“

“Attentive staff, delicious food, old firehouse… what’s not to love? The portions are perfect- not too huge. If you want to hoover half a cow at a sitting, go elsewhere. If you want incredible food at a reasonable size, Union Street is for you. The French Onion soup is comfort food plus. A rich, savory stock with delicious croutons- yum! The tavern burger and the mashed potatoes were perfect. The wait staff was excellent without being obtrusive. Super pleasant experience!“

“My first time visiting this establishment and I was greeted warmly by Emma. Then I sat at the bar, listening to the live and served by the lovely Meredith. I will come back again on my next visit to the area.“

“Came into town from Florida visiting family and was recommended I try Sisters for breakfast. The ladies that were working were very sweet and patient. My food had so much flavor that I had to go back a second time. Both time my plate was filled to the edge. I definitely recommend and be prepared to eat.“

“Trumbull Kitchen on a Sunday afternoon is a perfect place to enjoy a nice quiet meal. Having just come back from Goodspeed Opera House, TK was a welcome spot with easy on street parking. We began with the special of the day. -cauliflower soup that was chock full of florets, carrots, and topped with pesto and a small pile of spaghetti. We should have stopped there but couldn't resist the generous burger topped with cheese, bacon and LTON. Service was great from the host stand to the waitstaff and the cook. We were made to feel very welcome.“

“My girlfriend and I came here for brunch to catch up. I was so engulfed with the laid-back atmosphere and great company that I forgot to take pictures of our food. The sticky bun appetizer and avocado toast were to die for. Amazing flavor, fresh ingredients. The staff was friendly and it was a great place to spend a few hours catching up. Highly recommend.“

“First time trying here and glad we did. Some inventive and creative cocktails. I had the Pearberry which was very enjoyable. I had the Apricot Shrimp Risotto special. The shrimp and risotto were both cooked to perfection, portion size was spot-on and was very tasty. My wife enjoyed the fried Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich and tasty fries. We shared the Oreo brownie sundae for dessert- as much as I love Oreos, they were unnecessary as the vanilla ice cream (with just enough fudge) and warm brownie were great.The two staff tending to the bar and the booths were excellent as well.Look forward to a return when we are back in the area.Parking: It’s a shopping center with lots of parking“