Connecticut - Fine Dining

Senses Restaurant & Bar
At the Hilton Stamford
One First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT  06902
Phone: 203-967-2222
Fax: 203-967-3475

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Senses features our signature Hilton Breakfast Buffet with over 60 items for every taste and a Chef attended Omelet Station. Choose from such traditional favorites as Belgian Waffles, Steel-Cut Oatmeal, or our light and fruity Yogurt Crunch from the a-la-carte menu. Our casual lunch menu has something for everyone from contemporary salads and sandwiches to heartier entrees. Ask about our special lunch buffets and weekly action stations. Executive Chef Marshall and his team serve a tantalizing variety of fresh seafood, meats, and pastas for Dinner. On any given night you may find specials such as Seared Lamb in a Tennessee Bourbon Sauce with fingerling potatoes and asparagus or Tri-Colored Tortellini with grilled Chicken Breast and Cacciatore Sauce. There is always something interesting! Casual fare is available in the lounge.

Interlaken Resort & Conference Center
74 Interlaken Road (Rt. 112)
Lakeville, CT  06039
Phone: 860-435-9878
Toll-Free: 800-222-2909

From farm to table...

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Dine in casual elegance, with service in the tradition of great New England Inns. Enjoy New American cuisine with a unique menu of original dishes, prepared with fresh local ingredients. The Interlaken's team of clasically trained chefs (Culinary Institute of America) provide excellence in preparation and presentation.
Make dining adventurous. After dinner stroll through the numerous English-Cottage style gardens, or sit by the lakeside. Top-shelf list of single-malt scotches, martini menu. An eclectic and comprehensive wine list. Zagat rated.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
One Railroad Avenue
Essex, CT  06426
Phone: 860-767-0103
Toll-Free: 800-377-3987
Fax: 860-767-0104

Ride the Steam Train, Ride the Riverboat!

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MAKE ANY OCCASION SPECIAL... aboard the elegant Essex Clipper Dinner Train. Relax to the rhythm of the rails while our 2 1/2 hour scenic journey transports you away from everyday life, and our attentive staff provides the impeccable service you both deserve. A delicious 4-course meal is freshly prepared on board the Colonial Hearth kitchen car and served in beautifully restored 1920's Pullman Cars.
Click here for our Schedule and Seasonal Menu. Reserve your special evening aboard the Essex Clipper by calling 800-377-3987.

Griswold Inn
36 Main Street
Essex, CT  06426
Phone: 860-767-1776
Fax: 860-767-0481

Dining at the Inn is a unique experience.

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The kitchen at the Griswold Inn focuses on local foods -- freshly caught seafood and New England game and fowl. Whenever possible, the Inn uses products from local New England farms and purveyors. An inspired cuisine reflecting local character and culinary history is the delicious result of blending native New England food with a wide range of seasonal ingredients. The Inn also offers a selection of prime beef from their signature grill.

Enjoy dining in The Griswold Inn’s art-filled historic dining rooms or experience its stunning Wine Bar. While seamlessly integrated with the Inn’s more traditional dining rooms, the Wine Bar offers patrons a more contemporary dining experience. Along with over 50 wines by the glass, the Wine Bar features a small plate menu designed for sharing, artisinal cheeses and unique desserts.

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Seamen’s Inn Restaurant & Pub
105 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT  06355
Phone: 860-572-5303

A tradition of hospitality, known for fresh local fare

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For over 40 years the Seamen's Inne Restaurant & Pub has offered guests exceptional New England dining featuring fresh local seafood, meats, produce, beer and wines. Located on the beautiful Mystic River adjacent to the historic Mystic Seaport Museum, the Seamen's Inne Restaurant & Pub offers formal and informal settings with fireplace dining in winter and outdoor water view dining in the summer. A must when in Mystic.

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The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT  06360
Phone: 800-ASK-4-SPA
Fax: 860-886-9483

Kensington's

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Kensington's offers a comfortable atmosphere, impeccable service, and unforgettable food. Our gourmet dining establishment, Kensington's, offers traditional menu selections, selections healthfully prepared with the finest ingredients, including naturally raised beef, pork and poultry. Kensington's extensive wine list includes some of the world’s finest vintages. During warmer months, guests may choose to dine on a lovely deck that overlooks the reflecting pool, with views of the Norwich Public Golf Course and beyond.

For reservations, please contact call 1-800-ASK-4-SPA (1-800-275-4772) and one of our reservations staff will be happy to assist you.
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