OT: Capital Grille, Hartford, thumbs up or down?

[Fishy]

I went to a restaurant in Hartford once, but I got murdered before the bill came, so it was a mixed bag.

 

[specialisthusky]

I ate at firebox last night. It was excellent. You will have to drive to front street from there but overall the meal is worth it.

 

[WestHartHusk]

I will throw my opinion in on firebox. best restaurant in the city.

 

[SixRings]

I went to a restaurant in Hartford once, but I got murdered before the bill came, so it was a mixed bag.

Keep living in the Hudson Valley sticks. You'll always have that big night at Applebee's in Danbury.

 

[nomar]

I went to a restaurant in Hartford once, but I got murdered before the bill came, so it was a mixed bag.

Once I thought I got murdered in Hartford and went to hell, but then I realized I was just at a restaurant in Hartford.

 

[8893]

Once I thought I got murdered in Hartford and went to hell, but then I realized I was just at a restaurant in Hartford.

Were you wearing Dockers?

 

[Fishy]

Keep living in the Hudson Valley sticks. You'll always have that big night at Applebee's in Danbury.

Dude, we have like five Applebee's here....we don't need to go to Danbury.

Besides, the horse gets scared on 84.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Been to a few CGs around US, but not Hartford. For a steakhouse, it's expensive, and not that 'hot' compared to the comptn.

Yeah, im not paying nearly 300 bucks for "good". For that price the steak better be Luger level and the waitress better give me a happy ending

 

[BUConn10]

What do you guys think of Max's Downtown? Had a very good meal there a few years ago but haven't been since.

 

[nomar]

Were you wearing Dockers?

Like I said, I wasn't actually in hell.

 

[8893]

What do you guys think of Max's Downtown? Had a very good meal there a few years ago but haven't been since.

Been there maybe three or four times over the years. I like it. I agree--very good. Went there most recently for late lunch/early dinner after last season's Georgetown game. It has never been as good as it was the first time I went there almost 20 years ago, but I've never had a bad meal there. Always solid.

 

[superjohn]

Capital Grille or any steakouse is worth it only if you have an expense account. Firebox, know nothing about the restaurant other than the name. Go to Firebox, fantastic name for a restaurant.

 

[Vancat]

Infinity's food is good- and super convenient for the show.

 

[Deepster]

For the record, Capital Grille is a professional high end restaurant. You pay for it but everything about it is at a high level. Waitstaff, martinis, apps to dessert. They don't misfire or slack off on anything. But it's definitely not a place to grab a quick meal before a show. It's "I have a high profile client in town and can expense this" and you'll enjoy the entire experience.

 

[August_West]

Go to Firebox, fantastic name for a restaurant.

was a nickname I had for an old flame of.............ah nevermind.

 

[polycom]

If you like traditional steak houses, Morton's, Smith and Wollensky, then you'll like Capital Grill. It is consistently very good. They serve an "A" piece of meat cooked very well. It's price is comparable with Morton's or S & W as well. It's not up to Peter Luger but what is?

No shot I can agree with this. Morton's =/= Capital Grill.

 

[UConnKev]

Not a steakhouse but Sayulita in Glastonbury is without a doubt one of the best Mexican restaurants in CT.

 

[Sky ball]

Hot Tomato's still around?

 

[Durks07]

I went to a restaurant in Hartford once, but I got murdered before the bill came, so it was a mixed bag.

You got a free meal, consider it a success.

 

[rockyno1]

Max Downtown is #1 in my book. I highly recommend it.

 

[White Dwarf]

The last steak I had in Hartford was at Chuck's

 

[husky8273]

Hot Tomato's still around?

it's garlic bread is now served at Salute

 

[8893]

Firebox people: shorts acceptable on a night like tonight, or long pants preferred? I've got light enough pants that I won't be put out, but obviously if shorts are common I'd prefer to be wearing shorts.

 

[Waquoit]

Firebox people: shorts acceptable on a night like tonight, or long pants preferred? I've got light enough pants that I won't be put out, but obviously if shorts are common I'd prefer to be wearing shorts.

I think you can get away with shorts today, you probably won't be alone. I never found them to be snooty there.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

I am not expecting a 5 star dining experience but has anyone dined at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne on the Berlin Turnpike?

I used to eat at Hawthorne Inn years ago and haven't been back since the new ownership. If you are over 40 maybe you have a review to share. I doubt the younger crowd has been there.

Thanks!
BDH