Location: Hartford
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Reviews on Steakhouse food in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. From its origins as a Connecticut River trading post in 1633, Hartford has become not only the state capital but also the insurance capital of the world, with a slew of historical attractions, a thriving arts and entertainment center, a revitalized riverfront and beautiful parks and public gardens. It was here that the lovable Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were born in the imagination of celebrated author Mark Twain and immortalized on paper during the writer's Hartford years. Twain's home and those of fellow literary figures Harriet Beecher Stowe and Noah Webster are open to the public. The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., houses Pilgrim-Century furniture, the Amistad collection and a special treasure hunt system to entice kids to explore the museum's works. If your timing is right (end of June, beginning of July), you'll catch the Elizabeth Park rose gardens in bloom, but fall is also great for brilliant leaf colors, and spring yields colorful gardens and blossoming trees. For a bird's-eye view of the city, visit the observation deck of Travelers Tower, where you might also spot two resident falcons.
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1. Max Downtown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 554 reviews
The crown jewel of the Hartford, Connecticut dining scene, Max Downtown has been serving its guests for over 21 years and remains a fan favorite. After a top-to-bottom renovation in the summer of 2017, the restaurant has never looked (or tasted) better.
Reviewed By joselito1959
This is a fabulous steak restaurant.The service was fabulous and the hospitality.Love the high ceilings, controls the noise level.The decor is,very elegant.The plate presentations on the appetizers were gorgeous.The shrimp cocktail was so good.The fired oyster- the best.The octopus was cooked to perfection.The ribeye medium rare was perfect.Loved the pumpkin bread pudding.Definitely a place to come back.
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2. The Capital Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By 305E40th4J
We have made The Capital Grille our go-to venue for special events and we had four birthdays to celebrate -- husband's, mother-in-law's, stepfather-in-law's, and my impending milestone event. The valet parking (LAZ) was attentive and polite. Our OpenTable reservation was immediately honored. Our table was decorated for the birthdays, which was a nice touch. The server was professional. The description of specials was problematic, as there was no price offered for each appetizer and main course items. Also, I ordered a Perrier, but was asked if a Pellegrino was acceptable, which it was: I was very surprised to see a large bottle of sparkling water, when I was expecting a single-serving size -- particularly as I was the only person drinking sparkling water (and would have been perfectly happy with a club soda from the soda gun at the bar). We ordered appetizers, steaks and two sides. The lobster bisque and clam chowder were reported to be excellent; the corn chowder seemed a bit thin; the beet salad was a miss -- the beets were too thick and use of red and yellow beets would've made the plate pop, rather than just red beets. All the steaks were excellent. The creamed spinach was good; the au gratin potatoes had a novel topping, but we prefer the au gratin potatoes at J. Gilbert's. Complimentary desserts were provided and received excellent reviews, although I ordered a creme brûlée and took mine home. The server kindly got an extra bone or two for our pups at home, which they devoured this morning. One minor complaint: we had thought that the remainders of the bread basket would be in the leftover bag, but perhaps we should've made that clearer by putting the breads on a plate -- I was looking forward to toasting the dark bread for breakfast this morning. Long story short -- my so-called "acid test": would I go back? Yes, we like The Capital Grille for special occasions and will return for anniversaries and birthdays in the coming years.
3. Texas de Brazil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of ï¬ame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
Reviewed By lougrizzy
I simply love the Texas De Brazil franchise. First time visiting the one in CT after visiting the ones in NY on many occasions. Best Lobster Bisque' i've ever had hands down!!!! Our waiter Chelsea....the consummate professional!!!! She knows her stuff and treats her customers gracefully. Not as romantic a setting as the Texas De Brazil in the Ridge Hill section of Yonkers NY but the food is just as feast worthy. The brazilian cheese bread is addictive af!!!! The steaks and lamb (get the mint jelly) for the most part are cooked medium but they can accomodate them to your liking. The jumbo grilled shrimp....WOW!!!! All the food you can stomach for basically $50 and the drinks arent expensive either. The only reason i give this place a 4 instead of a 5 is because the sausage (my favorite thing at TDB) the CT establisment has is not the same as the NY establishments. It tastes more like a keilbasa than it does a linguica. But I do love the place and you will too....Im full again just thinking about it
4. J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 670 reviews
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
Reviewed By skygoddess46
Another great evening at J Gilbertâsâa super way to wrap up the Labor Day holiday weekend. Martinis were excellent and 1/2 price wine on Mondays is hard to beat. Fabulous buffalo mozzarella and heirloom tomato salad to start followed by a sirloin steak for hubby and filet & shrimp combo for me. Totally awesome and Rob, our server, made it a relaxed and wonderful evening with dinner in the barâour favorite. We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Thanks for a great time. Canât wait to return.
