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1. Johnny's Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(1020)
Price: Moderate
• American • Amherst
Booked 47 times today
Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst manages to provide a mixed ambiance of classy, laidback charm and décor. The dining room provides a nice atmosphere for a date night or a group of friends. Even a rather large group can sit comfortably in the expansive dining area. The bar features televisions where you can catch your favorite sporting events while dining on your food.The food at Johnny’s Tavern is delicious and always well-prepared. Meals are cooked to order to ensure that diners with various dining preferences can all come in and enjoy a meal. If you are looking for some recommendations, you should try the truffle fries, brussels sprouts, burgers or the house made gnocchi. Stop in at Johnny’s Tavern to see what other amazing food options are available on the menu.
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2. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
4.8
Exceptional(10494)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Glastonbury
Booked 66 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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3. The Red Lion Inn
4.5
Awesome(3037)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Stockbridge
Booked 30 times today
Since welcoming its first guests in 1773, The Red Lion Inn has earned a reputation for outstanding food and genuine country hospitality. Those traditions are continued today by Executive Chef Jon Sterrett, whose kitchen features contemporary cuisine that is rooted in the region's history and harvests. Emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients and a huge proponent of buying locally and sustaining the region, Chef Sterrett regularly updates the Inn's menus to reflect the bounty of each season. Guests choose from the elegant Main Dining Room and the cozy Widow Bingham's Tavern. The wine list offers 500 plus selections, and has received the Wine Spectator best of Award of Excellence for ten consecutive years; Sommelier Tim Eustis helps pair wines with meals. If you would like to dine in the Tavern, please choose Bar when making your reservation.
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4. The Hermitage Inn
4.5
Awesome(140)
Price: Expensive
• American • Dover
Booked 29 times today
The Hermitage Inn’s award-winning cuisine celebrates the best regional products that New England has to offer, served with our unique brand of mountain elegance. Our menus, created by Executive Chef Michael Chandler, borrow from haute cuisine and local artisanal foods creating a unique gastronomic experience that is both rustic and refined. Our wine program delights beginners and connoisseurs alike with thousands of bottles to choose from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list. Led by our expert team, guests can explore regions, varietals, producers and vintages from local to all over the world in an elegant yet unpretentious setting.
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5. Wemmys kitchen and lounge
4.8
Exceptional(323)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marlborough
Booked 31 times today
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6. Max Downtown - Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(213)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 26 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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7. Millwright's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3784)
Price: Expensive
• American • Simsbury
Booked 26 times today
With its unique setting perched atop a waterfall in Simsbury, Connecticut, Millwright’s invites guests to dine in the 17th century mill with acclaimed, James Beard nominated Chef Tyler Anderson and his team. Featuring daily-chosen farm ingredients, the freshest and most select product, proprietary cocktails, and exciting wine menu, Millwright’s offers a new experience to the Farmington Valley farm-to-table dining scene. The culinary team understands the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Millwright’s kitchen thrives on local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. They also take the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce. The “Inspired New England” cuisine at Millwright’s pays homage to the land, to the flavor-rich quality of local, fresh ingredients and to the time-honored cooking techniques that enhance the natural goodness of those ingredients.
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8. Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2979)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Shrewsbury
Booked 28 times today
Welcome to Willy's Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, nestled in historic Shrewsbury Center. Established in 1995, we offer an intimate dining experience characterized by elegant wood paneling, crisp white table linens, a polished granite bar, and soft lighting.We pride ourselves on serving the finest choice cuts of beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days, along with exquisite seafood delivered fresh daily. Our menu also features skillfully prepared sushi, perfect for the most discerning sushi connoisseurs. From classic favorites to original signature entrées, each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients, including locally sourced produce.Enhance your meal by selecting from our extensive wine list, or let our knowledgeable waitstaff assist you in finding the perfect pairing. Our seasoned servers and bartenders are dedicated to providing exceptional service.We have private parking and valet service available for added convenience.
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9. Max Tavern - Springfield
4.5
Awesome(110)
Price: Expensive
• American • Springfield
Booked 16 times today
!Max Tavern's innovative menu features contemporary American cuisine, classic chophouse fare, craft cocktails, and more. Our team strives to make sure you have a memorable dining experience each and every time.If you're looking to make a larger reservation please contact us directly at (413)-746-6299
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10. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(168)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hartford
Booked 16 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.

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  • Brian
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and service. Will go back again!! The atmosphere is fun and laid back. The staff was great.
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    Johnny's TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Amherst
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    4.7
  • Johnny
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Celebrating my belated 40th birthday with my 3 yr old and my niece and my mom and we had such a pleasant experience! Our server Melissa was attentive and professional and made it feel very comfortable! I was also very grateful with the flexibility that extended to my party. I originally booked 2 people, but was surprised the night I made the reservation with a visiting niece from out of state. Ultimately 2 more party members were included within 3 hours of our 4:15p reservation. Thank you for a memorable experience!
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    Wemmys kitchen and loungePrice: Expensive• American• Marlborough
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    4.8
  • ScottVIP
    New York City •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    An absolute exquisite dining experience with incredible service, fine wines, and a wonderful cozy atmosphere. This is absolutely my favorite restaurant! Is the only place that I go where I never put anything on the steak. No salt or pepper or anything. The way it is seasoned and the way it comes is perfect every time. I’ve been going to J. Gilbert for 25 years and it’s amazing that I’ve never had to send anything back to the kitchen. They are so careful in their preparation and so precise. Such high-quality food. It’s also the restaurant I go to for every one of my birthdays!
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    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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    4.8
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    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Just amazing from beginning to end!
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    The Hermitage InnPrice: Expensive• American• Dover
    •
    4.5
  • Laura
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    Love the old-fashioned vibe of the Inn and dining areas. Service was very attentive. Food was simple. Flavors were good and ordinary, not amazing and unique. Ambiance made it very enjoyable.
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    The Red Lion InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Stockbridge
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    4.5

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