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Angie's & Pier 27

25 Roosevelt Avenue
, CT
860 536 7300

A family friendly atmosphere serving, pizza, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Full bar. Dine-in or take-out.

Bidwell Tavern

1260 Main Street
Route 31
, CT
860 742 6978

A visit to Bidwell Tavern is like stepping back into Colonial times. The food is hearty and satisfying. More than 30 styles of award-winning chicken wings and 25 draft beers to choose from.

Billy Wilson's Aging Still

57 Broadway
, CT
860 887 8733

Steak sandwiches burgers and chicken sandwiches are all offered in a variety of specialty preparations. Of note are the Cajun Blue Cheese Burger, BBQ Bacon Chicken and Straight on Steak and Cheese.

Bobby's Burger Palace

1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
, CT
1 888 226 7711

Bobby's Burger Palace presents signature burgers inspired by Chef Bobby Flay's extensive travels throughout America and the love of the grill in a convenient casual setting.

Bulkeley House

111 Bank Street
, CT
860 444 7753

Built in 1790 as the home of Sea Captain Charles Bulkeley, today you will find a modern gathering place, featuring American food with an Italian accent including seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta and burgers. Full bar, canopied deck and live music.

Buon Appetito

386 Norwich-Westerly Road
, CT
860 535 2333

Authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair. Wood-fired brick oven pizza, pasta, ocean-fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, house-made desserts and a selection of fine wines. Indoor and outdoor dining.

Cafe Sol

346 Main Street
, CT
860 739 2933

Offers seasonally fresh, organic and locally flavored breakfast and lunch time offerings. Outdoor seating on their patio is available. So come feed your "Sol."

Dev's on Bank

457 Bank Street
, CT
860 442 3387

Tapas-style restaurant blends owner Candace Devendittis' experiences of living in the Far East and Spain with Chef Mathers' creative mind for a Mediterrasian dining experience. Ingredients are fresh, and everything is made from scratch. Full bar, happy hour specials.

Dog Lane Café

1 Dog Lane
, CT
860 429 4900

Dog Lane Café is Northeastern Connecticut's newest European/American café, offering something for everyone from early morning to late at night.

Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery

86 Storrs Road
, CT
860-450-8408

Breakfast, lunch or dinner including soups, panini and wraps made with fresh local ingredients.

Goldy's Restaurant

566 Colman St.
, CT
860 442 7146

Now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Family owned and operated.

Hideaway Restaurant

19 Halls Road
, CT
860 434 1455 or 860 434 1854

Serving a full menu in the pub and dining rooms. Overlooking the Lieutenant river. Daily lunch and dinner specials, Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Two private rooms for banquets. Reservations accepted.

Hot Rod Cafe

114 Bank Street
, CT
860 447 2320

Hot Rod's promises "wings, beer, and atmosphere", and they certainly deliver. This casual, fun restaurant and sports bar serves a variety of their famous wings with flavors ranging from classic buffalo to the popular garlic-pepper dry rub.

Landmark Natural Foods & Cafe

326 Route 87
, CT
860-228-0219

This full service cafe and natural foods store will offers gluten free breakfast and lunch options.

Laurel House Restaurant & Banquet Center

8 Tracy Road
, CT
860 779 2900

Fine dining at affordable prices in a pleasant atmosphere. Extensive menu. Intimate lounge with full liquor bar. Banquet rooms. Happy hour buffet.

Lyric Cafe

243 State St.
, CT
860-440-3581

Serving breakfast, lunch and tea Monday through Friday. Brunch on Saturdays. Private business meeting room with wifi, in-house catering, and special event room available. Book your next event here.

Modesto's Restaurant

10 Route 32
, CT
860 887 7755

Exceptional dining in an atmosphere of elegance By Chef Modesto Moran. Modesto’s full choice menu includes seafood, Italian and Mexican fare, along with sumptuous “Cholesterol Free” choices.

Oliver's Restaurant & Tavern

124 Westbrook Road
, CT
860-767-2633

Named after the first ship, The Oliver Cromwell, built for the Continental Navy in 1775 at Essex. Zagat rated menu including appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and daily specials. Ribs voted Best in CT by Connecticut Magazine.

Prime Time Cafe

1 West Broad Street
, CT
860 599 3840
860 599 3841 fax

Cafe serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Overlooking the Pawcatuck River.

Riverview Restaurant

634 North Main Street
, CT
860 564 3632 860 564 1708

Full menu, luncheon specials, prime rib (weekends), live lobster tank, salad bar & soup tureen, gourmet pizza, grinders and sandwiches.