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
Creative, upscale American fare in a relaxed setting with a waterfront view. More...

Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar Spanish
14/20
971 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06017
860-218-2100
At Barcelona, the small plate or "tapas" menu and extensive wine list can easily be mined for the makings of an extraordinary meal. More...

Churrascaria Braza Brazilian
14/20
488 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105
860-882-1839
Big, bold Braza rewards both the adventurer and the hearty appetite with its Brazilian barbecue. 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
Since it serves some of the best comfort food in town, you won't find much elbow room at this restaurant. 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
Grants is a top dining option not only in Hartford but beyond. More...

Hot Tomato's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Hot Tomato 1 Union Pl.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-5100
Hot Tomato's is far more sophisticated than its name would suggest. More...

The Mill on the River Eclectic
14/20
989 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
860-289-7929
When they were working this mill years ago, they probably never dreamed it would make the perfect spot for romantic, gourmet dinners. More...

Pond House Café Eclectic
14/20
Dining Room at Pond House Café, West Hartford, CT 1555 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
860-231-8823
A hidden gem for a menu sprinkled with Indian, Thai, Mediterranean and French touches---and what a view! More...

Prospect Café Italian
13/20
345 Prospect Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06105
860-523-8069
Casual, unpretentious and hugely likeable, Prospect Café is a friendly neighborhood tavern. 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
Sit and watch Hartford go by from Vito's ideal perch on the eastern rim of Bushnell Park. More...

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Grill
13/20
1274 Farmington Ave. (Rte. 4)
Farmington, CT 06032
860-773-6736
This cozy pub with an outdoor deck overlooking a pond is the ideal place to feed both your hunger and your desire to linger. More...

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