The 15 Connecticut Restaurants You Must Try In 2018
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Natalie Clunan
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‘Tis the time to start making New Year’s resolutions and sometimes that task is less than fun. But we have a way to make your list of resolutions a little more exciting. Here in Connecticut, there are no shortage of fabulous restaurants, but we have picked 15 places that stand out to created the ultimate 2018 restaurant bucket list. This is one sure fire way to get your New Year started off on the right foot!
For creative and crave-worthy cuisine try this restaurant in Simsbury that has its very own waterfall. Millwright's Restaurant is housed in a 1680 former mill building and has the most dynamite water views. Dine in ambiance while tasting some of the most superb locally sourced food in our state. To read more about what Millwright's Restaurant has to offer and why it made our 2018 restaurant bucket list, check out this article.
This award winning restaurant is tucked away in the village of Marbledale. The White Horse Country Pub and Restaurant is a British themed spot with unparalleled atmosphere. From the cozy interior with blazing fireplace to outdoor patio with river views, this restaurant has it all. In addition you can find some fabulous British fare like the famous pot pie that is topped with a whimsical horse or the classic bangers and mash. You can take a closer look at this restaurant here .
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Imagine dining in a treehouse. Well, in Connecticut, you can! The Treehouse at the Oyster Club is a beautiful wood deck seating area built right into the treetops. With a fantastic happy hour and oyster specials from 4:00-6:00 pm daily, this is a great little place to unwind with friends. The dinner menu features some fresh local seafood as well as dry aged beef dishes. You can learn more about this truly unique spot by taking a look at this article.
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For a completely enchanting dining experience, try the Terrain Garden Cafe in Westport. Surrounded by luscious green plants and light filtering in glass windows and roof, this greenhouse restaurant is one of a kind. "Breakfast on a board" is a wonderful way to start your day and the seafood and lamb options are great dinner choices. All meals come with complementary bread cooked in a flower pot! You can find out more about the Terrain Garden Cafe here.
Do you like things that are quirky? Do you enjoy succulent seafood? If you answered yes to those questions, here is the restaurant for you! Shanks at Harborside is actually a boat that serves out-of-this-world seafood. You walk right up to the dry docked boat, place your order and then enjoy your meal in outdoor seating with water views. It's like a food truck, but better! For more information on this unique dining experience, read this article.
Who doesn't love cheese? Especially if it is hot, gooey and melted! Au Chalet in downtown New Have specializes in hot melted cheese. Serving fondue and raclette, this relative newcomer to the dining scene is making its mark in Connecticut. The cheesy meals served here are an absolute dream come true. To learn more about Au Chalet, read this article.
A pirate themed seafood shack that is open all year should definitely be on your 2018 restaurant bucket list. Stowe's Seafood has no shortage of curiosities to look at, but maybe the most beautiful thing you will lay your eyes on is the Long Island Sound. This seafood shack is located right across the street from the beach in West Haven. You will not want to pass up one of the hot buttery lobster rolls when you visit. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can dine here year round. To take a closer look at Stowe's Seafood, read this article.
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You can dine in the stacks at this restaurant located in the small town of Union. The Traveler Restaurant not only offers some delicious dishes, but it also offers free books. Stop by for a scrumptious omelette or juicy burger and you get to select a book out of their large collection to take home with you. Discover more about this unique spot here.
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If you love wings, then Dew Drop Inn is the place to go. With wings in so many different flavors, you will have a hard time making a choice. These tasty pieces of chicken come in flavors like peanut butter and jelly or s'mores. But don't worry they have classic hot and spicy or bbq too! Always cooked to perfection, this little spot serves up some of the most stellar wings in the state. To discover more about the Dew Drop Inn and its specialties, read this article.
Up in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, there is a restaurant out in the middle of nowhere and you won't want to miss it. The Mansion At Bald Hill is only found after driving through a tree lined canopy. The views are awe-inspiring and so is the food! The marsala meatballs are a patron favorite but make sure you stick around for the decadent desserts. To take a closer look at this remote restaurant that is also a bed and breakfast, read this article.
A restaurant that specializes in bacon? Yes! Cure, a flavor packed restaurant in Unionville, serves some of the best bacon topped dishes to be found. They also just served bacon by itself. From bacon burgers to grilled lobster bacon cheese, this joint has bacon down to a science and you are going to want to try it out! To find out more about this bacon lovers paradise, take a look at this article.
Shad Row boasts riverfront dining with parking for cars and boats. You can find one of the best lobster rolls around at this dockside spot. Although offering a menu heavy in seafood, there are plenty of American classics served to satisfy any palette. The next time you are in Rocky Hill, you will definitely want to stop to grab an amazing bite at this restaurant. You can read more about the edgy eatery here.
If you are a fan of the show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives then you might have heard about Super Duper Weenie, but the question is, have you tried one of their world famous dogs? If you haven't then it is time to take a road trip! These hot dogs are split down the middle, grilled to perfection and then loaded up with awesome toppings. These aren't any ordinary dogs. To see some of the offerings at Super Duper Weenie, take a look here.
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Get a ringside seat and watch planes land while you eat some delightful American classics. The menu at this restaurant has a wide variety of choices from sandwiches to salads and even wood fired pizza. And although the cuisine is excellent, the view is over-the-top as well. This is a great place to bring the whole family for a fun filled meal and only then can you cross it off the 2018 restaurant bucket list! For more information about 121 Restaurant at OCX, have a look at this article.
For true Texas style BBQ, you don't have to get on a plane, there's a joint right here in Connecticut that will satisfying your cravings. Hoodoo Brown BBQ brings the bold flavors of the west right here to New England. The meats are cooked long and at low temperatures to ensure the best flavors. It doesn't get much better than this when you are looking for soul-satisfying smoked meats. To see what Hoodoo Brown BBQ has to offer, check out this article.
Have you ever dined at any of the places on our 2018 restaurant bucket list? Share your favorites in the comments section below! For even more Connecticut Restaurants to try this year, take this epic restaurant road trip!
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