Best Restaurants in Connecticut by Chef Billy Grant
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Want to know where one of Connecticut's best chefs eats when he's off the clock? π¨βπ³π₯ We asked Chef Billy Grant of Restaurant Bricco for his rapid-fire local recommendations, covering everything from the perfect slice to the most underrated bowl of pho. Save this list for your next foodie road trip! π Restaurant List Top 3 CT Spots: The Winvian Farm (Morris), Materia Ristorante (Bantam), & Millwright's (Simsbury) Best Pizza: Zephyr's Street Pizza (West Hartford) Best Burger: The Tavern at Millwright's (Simsbury) Best Tacos: Ta-Que (Simsbury) Best Sushi: Sakura Garden (Glastonbury) Best Steakhouse: Fleming's (West Hartford) Best Healthy Lunch: Fire n' Spice (Hartford) Best Breakfast: Sally and Bob's (West Hartford) Best Farm-to-table: The Winvian Farm (Morris) Most Underrated: Pho Boston Best Date Night: Materia Ristorante (Bantam)
About this guide
Chef Billy Grant of Bricco Restaurant in West Hartford shares his top 3 favorite spots in Connecticut and also rapid fire picks in different dining categories.
Restaurants in this guide
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5-Diamond Restaurant at Winvian Farm
The 5-Diamond Restaurant at Winvian Farm offers an exquisite farm-to-table dining experience with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The menu features sophisticated New American cuisine, crafted with precision and elegance.
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Zephyr's Street Pizza
Specializes in New Haven-style (apizza) thin-crust pizzas, offering both classic and creative topping combinations, alongside salads and a selection of appetizers.
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Millwright's Restaurant
Modern American cuisine with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, featuring sophisticated dishes that often include a tasting menu, along with a la carte options for appetizers, entrees (seafood, meats, fowl), and desserts.
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TA-Que Food Truck
TA-Que Food Truck offers a fusion of Mexican and BBQ flavors, specializing in tacos, burritos, and smoked meats.
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Sakura Garden Japanese Steakhouse
Sakura Garden Japanese Steakhouse offers a diverse menu featuring hibachi grill experiences with skilled chefs, a wide selection of fresh sushi and sashimi, and various traditional Japanese appetizers and entrees.
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Flemingβs Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Upscale steakhouse offering prime steaks, fresh seafood, classic sides, and an extensive wine list, with a focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined dining experience.
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Fire-N-Spice Vegan Restaurant, Bakery and Juices
A vegan restaurant and bakery specializing in Caribbean-inspired cuisine, offering dishes like curries, stews, roti, jerk plantain, rice and peas, along with a variety of fresh juices and vegan baked goods.
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Sally and Bobβs
Classic American breakfast and lunch fare, including eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, and salads.
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Phα» Boston
Phα» Boston specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, offering a wide selection of traditional pho noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, and appetizers like spring rolls. They provide options for various dietary needs.
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Materia Ristorante
Materia Ristorante offers a refined menu of modern Italian cuisine, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Dishes include house-made pastas, expertly prepared seafood, and choice meat entrees, complemented by a curated wine list.