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Toshi japanese Restaurant: True Japanese
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  • I believe that this is the only Japanese restaurant in Hartford county that's actually owned by Japanese person. I like to go there because the dishes are not Americanized.

    The reservation is recommended for dinner.

    Sushi and tempura. Have Sake or Kirin/Sapporo with your meal.

    Lunch boxes are good and inexpensive. ($6.50-$8.50)

    You can order sushi to go, or pre-order party size sushi tray to go, too.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 136 Simsbury Rd. Avon, CT
  • Phone: (860) 677-8242
  • Directions: Go on Rt.10 and turn into Riverdale Farms.
  • Website: www.toshirestaurant.com
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    Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale: Fish & Chips, and "Chowduh"!
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  • This is a very casual family restaurant, always packed with people no matter what time of the day it is.
    We go to the one in Westbrook. Inside the restaurant is decorated with ocean/boat theme. There is a patio area for sunny day.

    They also sell T-shirts with restaurant logo, and salt water taffy.

    Clam chowder!!!
    Maryland Style Crab Cakes
    Lobster meat sub
    and of course, fish & chips : )

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 86 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498
  • Phone: 1-860-669-0767
  • Directions: From the South (New York, Fairfield County & New Haven): Travel I-95 Heading North to Exit 64... Right off Exit onto Rt 145 and then a Right at the blinking light. Continue for .4 miles.Take Left onto Grove Beach Rd...Right at Light onto Rt 1.
  • Website: www.ljfishtale.com
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    Mayor Mike's Restaurant: Meet the Mayor
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  • Casual, yet very nice place with a great meal.
    Good wine collection, and serves several locally brewed beer as well as imports.

    Mike was once a mayor of the city, and while you are eating, he would stop by at your table to see if everything is ok.

    Reservation is recommended for weekends.

    I had Eggplant Parmesan, which was really good, but couldn't finish after appetizer and beer. They made the left over to go for me, but I forgot to bring it home. :(

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  • Theme: American
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 283 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103 USA
  • Phone: 1-860-522-6453
  • Directions: Near the civic center.
  • Website: www.mayormikes.com
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    GRANTS: My favorite place in West Hartford
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  • This is a perfect place for special occasion and nice meal with friends. It's casual, but the place is nicely decorated, so dress up if you want.
    The meal portion is big, so you could share it with friend or take a half to go. You want to make sure that you have a room for a dessert, too, right? : )

    Hours:
    ? Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
    ? Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm;
    ? Sun 5pm-9pm

    I like everything they serve there! Gnocchi, risotto, filet mignon, and ten-layer chocolate cake.

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  • Theme: American
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 977 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT
  • Phone: 1-860-236-1930
  • Directions: On Farmington Ave. in West Hartford Center near S. Main Street. Park on the street, or in a public parking in rear.
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    Max's Oyster Bar: One of many Max's
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  • There are several Max's in Hartford area, and I like every one of them. :)

    This one is in the West Hartford, and serves great seafood.

    Lunch:
    Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
    Brunch/Lunch:
    Sunday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
    Mid Day :
    Tavern Bar Menu: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
    Dinner:
    Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
    Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

    * Definitely make a reservation for dinner.

    Shrimp menu and sermon menu are good as well as oyster appetizer menu.

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  • Theme: American
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: 964 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06107
  • Phone: 1-860-236-MAXX
  • Directions: 84 East and West: Take exit 43 (Park Road). Take a left at end of ramp at light. Take right at 2nd traffic light onto South Main Street. At 4th traffic light take left onto Farmington Avenue. Max?s Oyster Bar is on the right.
  • Website: http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/locations/oyst_index.php
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    ARUGULA: Mediterranean Bistro
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  • They serve unique dishes which are mix of French, Italian, and Mediterranean. Place is very small with only about 10 tables. Reservation is a must for dinner even on the weekday.

    Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30-2:30, Sat 12:00-3:00
    Dinner: Tue-Sat 5:30-close
    Brunch: Sun 11-3:30

    I had Seafood pasta, which was very good.
    My friend's seafood salad looked delicious, too.

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  • Theme: French
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 953 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06107
  • Phone: 1-860-561-4888
  • Directions: On farmington ave., in the West Hartford Center. Park on the street, or in the public parking in rear.
  • Website: www.arugulabistro.com
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    Paisans: Gross Italian
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  • We ended up in Connecticut in search of a decent place to have lunch. Well we did not find it here. Patrick ordered Nachos, which I know aren't Italian, but it was the only thing he would eat, but he didn't. They brought them out and all they were was tortilla chips with mozzerella cheese. I wasn't very hungry so I order a hot turkey sandwhich. The gravy was so salty I couldn't eat it. Cheri go a BLT on toast and the toast was so hard she couldn't bite it. The french fries were very tastey. I don't recommend this "restaurant" to anyone. The only nice thing about this place were the salt-n-pepper shakers. Each table had a different set and all over the room were set of different shakers.

    nothing, it was all gross

  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 810 Green St
  • Phone: (860) 927-3774
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    Benningans: STOP THREE ON THE DINES CRAWL THROUGH MILFORD
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  • Okay, this is a chain restaurant, serves the usual burgers and chicken like many of the chain restaurants in the United States. This was our final stop on the AA dines crawl through Milford. The food was average. It was very quiet her since we got there near ten. My travel buddie got an interesting sanwhich, a burger in a pita. The pic is below.

    I got the blue cheese burger which is a favorite of mine. I love the flavor combination of blue cheese and beef. My buddy got a burger pita dish that he devoured.

  • Theme: American
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 290 Old Gate Lane
  • Phone: 203.877.1903
  • Website: http://www.bennigans.com/
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    Cancun Charlie's: STOP ONE ON THE DINES CRAWL THROUGH MILFORD
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  • This cute little mexican restaurant/bar was our first stop on our AA Dines crawl. When we arrived there was a Mariachi band playing. For me the music was too loud for the small bar area. The musicians were very talented though. I had my signature drink, a margarita on the rocks with salt. Yes this is my favorite drink. There was a play gambling machine on the bar with a variety of activities to choose from. I can't say much about this bar staff. They weren't very friendly and they were very slow. This restuarant offer inside and patio dining.

    Margarita on the rocks with salt.

  • Theme: Mexican
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 1 Schooner Lane
  • Phone: 203-882-1999
  • Website: http://www.cancuncharlies.com/
  • Other Contact: Fax: 882-8333
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    Texas Roadhouse: Good Ol' Texas BBQ
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  • Texas Roadhouse is a chain restaurant, perfect for a casual dining with your friends and family. Good place for a b-day party, etc. (Translation: The place can get quite loud with party group.) The entire place is decorated in Texas/Southern theme. Most tables are booth style.

    When you are seated, they give you a bucket of roasted peanuts still in shell, and an empty bucket for you to put shells in. My daughter is a fan of their fresh baked hot rolls with honey butter.

    If you'd like to order steaks, go up to the meat counter and choose your steak meat from the display. They'll cook it to your order.

    The place is always busy, especially during the weekend dinner time. They don't take a reservation, but you can call in to put your name on the waiting list before you head out there.

    Hours:
    Mon-Thur. 4-10:30
    Fri. 4-11
    Sat. 11:30-11
    Sun. 11:30-9:30

    Killer Ribs with Chili and Baked Sweet Potato on the side. mmmmmm

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  • Theme: Barbecue
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 539 Flatbush Avenue, Hartford CT
  • Phone: 860.953.1311
  • Directions: Off I-84 Exit #44
  • Website: http://www.texasroadhouse.com
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