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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Hartford (CT) to ring in the New Year.

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Apricots American
15/20
1593 Farmington Ave.
Farmington, CT 06032
860-673-5405 | Menu
This upscale waterfront restaurant features American fare. More...

Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues Southern
14/20
350 Asylum St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-7427 | Menu
Sally's is like a transplanted Louisiana roadhouse, full of good music, good people and good food. More...

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse Seafood
14/20
The Shops at River Park
51 E. Main St. (Rte. 44)
Avon, CT 06001
860-677-7788 | Menu
Connecticut's own fish house offers upscale dining and chophouse signatures. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
44 S. Main St.
Hartford, CT 06107
860-676-9463 | Menu
A hundred wines by the glass and Prime steaks are part of the appeal of this chain offering fine dining and a comfortable, casual lounge. More...

The Grist Mill Cafe European
13/20
Dining Room at The Grist Mill Cafe, Farmington, CT 44 Mill Lane
Farmington, CT 06032
860-676-8855 | Menu
A state-of-the-art kitchen and an antique grist mill make a formidable combination at this riverside special occasion restaurant. More...

Max Downtown Eclectic
16/20
Dining Room at Max Downtown, Hartford, CT City Place
185 Asylum St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-2530 | Menu
Max Downtown sets the bar for fine dining in downtown Hartford with a hip vibe and spot-on food. More...

Peppercorn's Grill Italian
13/20
357 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06106
860-547-1714 | Menu
The menu at this downtown Hartford eatery tours much of Italy. More...

Restaurant Bricco Italian
14/20
78 LaSalle Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-233-0220 | Menu
Bricco is blessed by the unerring New Italian instincts of chef Billy Grant. More...

Salute Italian
14/20
100 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-899-1350 | Menu
Former Hot Tomato's partner offers upscale Italian fare and a sophisticated bar scene in downtown Hartford. More...

Trumbull Kitchen Eclectic
15/20
Dining Room at Trumbull Kitchen, Hartford, CT 150 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-493-7417 | Menu
Trumbull Kitchen is downtown's most eclectic restaurant, a lively spot where you'll soon be sharing dim sum, fondue, stone pies, sushi, chicken wings and meatloaf with friends old and new. More...

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