For our wonderful guests traveling from afar to celebrate with us, we’ve put together a list of our favorite spots for food & drinks in Connecticut. These are places we think you’ll enjoy while you’re here.

1) Eli Cannons Tap Room (Middletown): Offers beer, including rare microbrews, plus American pub grub. The nachos are our favorite!

2) Sayulita Restaurant (Glastonbury): Inventive Mexican cuisine & specialty margaritas. Our all-time favorite restaurant! We love it so much that we even had our engagement photos taken there!

3) Max Downtown (Hartford): Upscale American cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a sophisticated ambiance.

4) Bills Seafood (Westbrook): A well-known seafood restaurant located along the Connecticut shoreline. It’s popular for its fresh seafood offerings and scenic waterfront location.

5. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (New Haven): A legendary pizzeria famous for its thin-crust, coal-fired pizzas, including the iconic white clam pizza.

6) Viron Rondo Osteria (Cheshire): A restaurant located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It is an Italian osteria that offers a range of Italian dishes in a casual and inviting setting.

7) Bricco Trattoria (West Hartford & Glastonbury): An Italian restaurant offers a range of Italian cuisine, including pasta dishes, antipasti, meats, seafood, and other classic Italian fare.

8) Max’s Oyster Bar (West Hartford): Known for its oyster selection, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.

9) Bartaco (Various Locations): A trendy taqueria and bar offering a variety of tacos and creative cocktails.

10) Plan B Burger Bar (Various Locations): A burger-centric bar with a wide range of craft beers and creative cocktails.

11) Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill (Wethersfield): A lively sports bar offering a variety of beers, pub food, and a fun atmosphere.

12) J. Timothy’s Taverne (Plainville): A historic tavern offering a wide selection of beers and traditional pub fare. Known as the #2 Buffalo Wings in the entire country!

13) Rooftop 120 (Glastonbury): A rooftop bar offering creative cocktails, live music, and views of the town.