USS CHOWDER POT IV
165 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114
Since 1996
Strip Clams, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Swordfish Steak, Broiled Scallops, French Onion Soup, Blackened Tilapia, Shrimp Po-Boy, Seafood Imperial, Lobster Bisque, Salmon Filet, Lazy Man's Stuffed Crab Casserole, New England Clam Chowder, Grilled Chicken Breast, Caesar Salad, Chowder Pot’s Gourmet Fish Sandwich, Pastrami Reuben & Fried Oysters
Gift cards available. Monday Night (Lobster Night): Reduced prices on all regular lobster dishes plus a special lobster menu. The elegant and versatile ballroom seats up to 350 and can be divided to suit more intimate gatherings. Conveniently located off route 91, only minutes from downtown Hartford, XL Center and Connecticut Convention Center. Features a Raw Bar & Happy Hour, M-F 4:00 to 6:00 as well as full lunch and dinner menus
Price: Starts from $3.50
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J’S CRAB SHACK
2074 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Since 1990
Scallop Roll, Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Oysters on Half Shell, Wing Dings, Fish Sandwich, Grilled Tuna Steak, Baked Stuff and Fantail Shrimp, New England Clam Chowder, Mussels, Spicy Calamari, Belly Clams, Salmon, Lump Crab Meat Caesar, Haddock, Catfish, Swordfish, Sea Scallops, Fried Lobster Tails, Broil Sole & Captains Platter
Basic seafood joint with a casual industrial setting, a tank of live eels, murals & a fish market. Equipped with a large aquarium, private hall, and game room for the kids. Steak dinners (All meals served with french fries and coleslaw, sub baked potato or rice pilaf for $1). Nicely prepared, fairly priced seafood meals in a very casual atmosphere that offers the fun of eating at a clam shack without the long drive to the shore
Price: Starts from $3
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MAX'S OYSTER BAR
964 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Hartford, CT 06107
Since 1999
Chilled Mussels, Hot Buttered Fresh Lobster Roll, the Local Burger, Littleneck Clams, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Maine Lobster Claw, Furikake-Crusted Ahi Tuna, Starlight Gardens Baby Greens, New England Clam Chowder, Asian Calamari and Wakame Seaweed Salad, Grilled Salmon BLT, Fried Pacific Oysters & Tempura Shrimp
Upscale seafood spot offering raw bar specialties & a lively, sophisticated atmosphere. Happy hour (Available in the bar only Mon-Sat 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm & Sun 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm): Libations for $6, Max Bloody Shooter for $4, Tuna Tartare Bruschetta for $5, Crab & Artichoke Dip for $5. Kids menu: Chicken Fingers for $8, Tempura Shrimp for $8, Cheese Quesadilla for $8 & Cheese Burger for $8. 6.6 miles from the downtown of Hartford
Best New Restaurant by Connecticut Magazine in 1999
Price: Starts from $2.35