The best restaurants in Hartford

30 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Refined rooms with period furnishings in a warm 18th-century inn offering free hot breakfast.

1119 Quechee Main St (Quechee)

“Refined rooms with period furnishings in a warm 18th-century inn offering free hot breakfast.”

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

280 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

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Lively tavern for pizza, drinks & pub grub in welcoming digs with Ivy League memorabilia & a patio.

43 S Main St Suite 2 (Hanover)

“Lively tavern for pizza, drinks & pub grub in welcoming digs with Ivy League memorabilia & a patio.”

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

250 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.”

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Patrons of the historic Norwich Inn's brewpub can sample comfort fare & English-style ales & lagers.

325 Main St (Norwich)

“Patrons of the historic Norwich Inn's brewpub can sample comfort fare & English-style ales & lagers.”

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Bar & grill serving classic & creative eats in quaint diner digs with ample whiskey, plus takeout.

20 Public Wy (Quechee)

“Bar & grill serving classic & creative eats in quaint diner digs with ample whiskey, plus takeout.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1038 N Main St Rte 5 &, Airport Rd (White River Junction)

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Panera Bread

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

267 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.”

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Lively hangout for tacos, burritos & salads with 28 rotating craft beer taps & Mexican soft drinks.

5945 Woodstock Rd (Quechee)

“Lively hangout for tacos, burritos & salads with 28 rotating craft beer taps & Mexican soft drinks.”

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Sushiya

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Storefront nook with a relaxed vibe making creative sushi rolls along with Japanese & Korean plates.

72 S Main St (Hanover)

“Storefront nook with a relaxed vibe making creative sushi rolls along with Japanese & Korean plates.”

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Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

261 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.”

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Gastropub fare & drinks in a convivial, dark-wood tavern backdrop decorated with books.

11 S Main St (Hanover)

“Gastropub fare & drinks in a convivial, dark-wood tavern backdrop decorated with books.”

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Breakfasts, diner-style lunches & baked treats in an old-timey locale open since 1947.

30 S Main St (Hanover)

“Breakfasts, diner-style lunches & baked treats in an old-timey locale open since 1947.”

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Elixir

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Contemporary American fare & craft cocktails served in a renovated freight house with modern decor.

188 S Main St (White River Junction)

“Contemporary American fare & craft cocktails served in a renovated freight house with modern decor.”

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Tuckerbox

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Industrial coffeehouse serving Turkish & Mediterranean bites along with specialty coffees.

1 S Main St (White River Junction)

“Industrial coffeehouse serving Turkish & Mediterranean bites along with specialty coffees.”

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Four Aces Diner

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Enduring campus hub for breakfast-&-lunch comfort food classics served in vintage diner-car digs.

23 Bridge St (West Lebanon)

“Enduring campus hub for breakfast-&-lunch comfort food classics served in vintage diner-car digs.”

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

87 Main St (West Lebanon)

“Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.”

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Steaks, seafood & more American classics in rustic quarters with an Adirondack-style patio & bar.

7 Blue Sky Drive (Hanover)

“Steaks, seafood & more American classics in rustic quarters with an Adirondack-style patio & bar.”

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South-of-the-border classics & flavored drinks in a buzzy, informal spot with happy-hour specials.

410 Miracle Mile (Lebanon)

“South-of-the-border classics & flavored drinks in a buzzy, informal spot with happy-hour specials.”

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Creative, globally inspired comfort fare in a contemporary, candlelit bistro setting.

85 N Main St (White River Junction)

“Creative, globally inspired comfort fare in a contemporary, candlelit bistro setting.”

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99 Restaurants

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Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

10 Benning St Unit 1 (West Lebanon)

“Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

96 Hanover St (Lebanon)

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1 Glen Rd (West Lebanon)

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

250 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.”

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

191 S Main St (West Lebanon)

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

254 N Plainfield Rd (West Lebanon)

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

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Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

254 N Plainfield Rd Unit 2 (West Lebanon)

“Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.”

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Veteran choice for wood-fired pizza & other Italian staples in an intimate backdrop with a bar.

1 Court St #100 (Lebanon)

“Veteran choice for wood-fired pizza & other Italian staples in an intimate backdrop with a bar.”

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Big Fatty's BBQ

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Seasoned meats, burgers & sandwiches are served at this unfussy BBQ spot with weekly live bands.

186 S Main St (White River Junction)

“Seasoned meats, burgers & sandwiches are served at this unfussy BBQ spot with weekly live bands.”

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Lively Irish tavern featuring pub grub, an array of brews on tap & regular sets by local musicians.

2 W Park St (Lebanon)

“Lively Irish tavern featuring pub grub, an array of brews on tap & regular sets by local musicians.”

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