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Best Hartford Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Hartford.


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

Bar Bouchee French
15/20
8 Scotland Ave.
Madison, CT 06443
203-318-8004
Bar Bouchee brings fine French food and a casual ambience to Madison. More...

Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar Spanish
14/20
971 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06017
860-218-2100
A tapas menu, wine bar, seasonal outdoor dining and entertainment are the draws at Barcelona. More...

The Elbow Room American
12/20
Dining Room at The Elbow Room, West Hartford, CT 986 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-6195
A downtown West Hartford fixture that serves some of the best comfort food in town. More...

Firebox Restaurant American Regional
14/20
Dining Room at Firebox Restaurant , Hartford, CT 539 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
860-246-1222
Parkville restaurant for farm-to-table, American regional cooking. More...

Grants Restaurant & Bar American
15/20
Dining Room at Grants Restaurant & Bar, West Hartford, CT 977 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-1930
A top dining option in downtown West Hartford's restaurant row. More...

The Mill on the River Eclectic
14/20
989 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
860-289-7929
A romantic waterfront classic that is a favorite for couples. More...

Pond House Cafe Eclectic
14/20
Dining Room at Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT 1555 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
860-231-8823
Eclectic fine dining in the middle of Elizabeth Park. More...

Prospect Cafe Italian
13/20
345 Prospect Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06105
860-523-8069
A well-known neighborhood tavern/café on the Hartford/West Hartford town line. More...

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

Ted's Montana Grill American
13/20
Shops at Evergreen Walk
500 Evergreen Way, Ste. 500
South Windsor, CT 06074
860-648-1100
Ted's Montana Grill is big on bison and just about everything else, from inch-thick onion rings to colossal cookies. More...

Vito's by the Park Italian
14/20
26 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-244-2200
Upscale Italian fare and an ideal Bushnell Park setting. More...

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