CHOWDER POT
165 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114 DIRECTIONS
Since 1996
Here’s The Deal:
'Chowder Pot' is a casual spot for basic seafood in a big waterfront-themed space. The restaurant is the destination for seafood lovers and people travelling from all over Connecticut as well as up and down the East Coast. 'Chowder Pot' has been the recipient of many reader's polls over the years for the freshest seafood and delicious prime rib. The restaurant has seating for 320 people in two nautically decorated dining rooms with accommodation for groups of up to 25 people. 'Chowder Pot' has vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. Gift cards are available.
SPECIALTY:
Swordfish Steak, Chowder Pot’s Gourmet Fish Sandwich, French Onion Soup, Caesar Salad, Fried Oysters, Blackened Tilapia, Lobster Bisque, Grilled Chicken Breast, Pastrami Reuben, Broiled Scallops, New England Clam Chowder, Salmon Filet, Lazy Man's Stuffed Crab Casserole, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Strip Clams, Seafood Imperial & Shrimp Po-Boy
Price: Chowder & Soup starts from $5
Appetizers starts from $8
Salads starts from $5
Entrées starts from $13
Fried Seafood starts from $12
Appetizers starts from $8
Salads starts from $5
Entrées starts from $13
Fried Seafood starts from $12
Beef & Chicken starts from $28
Sandwich Menu starts from $8
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J'S CRAB SHACK
2074 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106 DIRECTIONS
Since 1990
Here’s The Deal:
J's Crab Shack is one of the best seafood restaurants in Hartford, CT. The restaurant is located in the Parkville section of Hartford on Park Street, just over the West Hartford line. You can come and enjoy their delicious grilled salmon, scallop roll, shrimp cocktail, and captain's platter. J's Crab Shack is the place to go for all your seafood needs. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Take-out and dine-in options are available.
SPECIALTY:
Catfish, Baked Stuff and Fantail Shrimp, Oysters on Half Shell, Lump Crab Meat Caesar, Wing Dings, Broil Sole, Captains Platter, Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Scallop Roll, Mussels, Salmon, Grilled Tuna Steak, Swordfish, Fish Sandwich, Haddock, Fried Lobster Tails, Spicy Calamari, Belly Clams, Sea Scallops & New England Clam Chowder
Price: Sandwiches starts from $10.95
Salads starts from $6.95
Starters starts from $1.50
Fried Seafood starts from $10.95
Broiled Seafood starts from $14.95
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MAX'S OYSTER BAR
964 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Hartford, CT 06107 DIRECTIONS
Since 1999
Here’s The Deal:
Max's Oyster Bar is an upscale seafood spot offering raw bar specialties in a lively, sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant is located among unique shops, coffeehouses, and several restaurants. Award-winning designer Peter Niemetz created an atmosphere that is reminiscent of a big city oyster bar. The restaurant has a kid's menu that includes grilled chicken, north Atlantic salmon, cheeseburger, chicken fingers, and cheese quesadillas. Their Wine Room is a private room located in the elevated portion of the dining room at Max's Oyster Bar. Their raw bar offers a wide variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish. Their private dining room is available for private functions for lunch or dinner Monday through Friday and Sunday dinner only. A four-course meal has been designed for dinner functions and a three-course meal for lunch functions. Max's Oyster Bar has vegetarian and gluten-free menu options.
SPECIALTY:
Littleneck Clams, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Asian Calamari Salad, Chilled Mussels, New England Clam Chowder, Point Judith Calamari, Jumbo Lump Crabcake, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Caesar Salad, Fried Pacific Oysters, Cobb Salad Royale, Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, Blackened Swordfish Tacos, Crusted Haddock & Hidden Fjord North Atlantic Salmon
Price: Appetizers starts from $10
Sandwiches starts from $14
Lunch Entrees starts from $19
Big Salads starts from $17
Sides starts from $8
Sandwiches starts from $14
Lunch Entrees starts from $19
Big Salads starts from $17
Sides starts from $8
Desserts starts from $7
Best New Restaurant by Connecticut Magazine in 1999