Max Downtown is consistently rated by locals as one of the best restaurants in the state. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu is comprised of primarily American dishes such as Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Pan Seared Scallops and top quality steaks to name a few. Guests also receive massive portions during lunch and the wine list is just as spectacular as the one served at dinner. This is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or for a business lunch.
Pop's Bar and Grill serves up authentic Puerto Rican-American cuisine in the heart of Hartford, CT. Whether you're craving flavorful island favorites or classic American comfort food, Pop's has something for everyone. Enjoy a warm, family-friendly atmosphere during the day and a lively nightlife scene with music and great vibes after dark. Perfect for casual dinners, gatherings, or a night out with friends—Pop’s Bar and Grill is Hartford’s go-to spot for great food, culture, and community.
At Vaughn's, diners can rest assured that they will receive some superb food and pints of cold beer. In typical Irish fashion, most of the menu is comprised of items like Shepard's Pie, Guinness Lamb Stew and Beer Battered Cod and Chips. And since Vaughn's is family-friendly, the kids have options like Bangers and Mash as well as Fish and Chips in kid-sized portions of course. The restaurant also caters events and hosts private parties.
The Red Rock Tavern in Hartford's Frog Hollow neighborhood is always filled with locals eating, drinking and carousing until the wee hours of the morning. Both the bar and kitchen menus are quite large, with tons of options in beer, wine and liquor as well as many choices including seafood, burgers, grinders, salads and pasta. For entertainment, on certain nights of the week, the Red Rock provides live music, DJs and other events.
