Planners will find promising possibilities for group dining throughout the Hartford and Mystic areas.
HARTFORD
Rising 20 floors over downtown Hartford, ON20 offers sweeping views, farm-fresh menus and three different private dining areas hosting from 14 to 175 guests.
Firebox debuted in 2007 with a commitment to the “localvore” movement, and quickly became a local favorite, named as Hartford’s best restaurant by Connecticut magazine in 2009. Private event options include an appealing rear dining room lined with towering wine racks that can host up to 75 people.
Max Downtown is a place to impress, with an opulent setting and rave reviews from The New York Times for its New American cuisine. It specializes in group fun, with several diverse and impressive private rooms and the capacity to host up to 300 attendees.
MYSTIC
Go Fish, located in Olde Mistick Village, offers a colorful, vibrant setting, plenty of fresh fare from the sea, and three private dining areas. The Mystic Boathouse is focused on seafood, regional ingredients—and group events. Its private party room can host up to 50 attendees, with food options ranging from buffets to lobster dinners. Kensington’s, located at the Spa at Norwich Inn, about 20 minutes northwest of Mystic, has an acclaimed wine list and serves traditional fare showcasing fresh local ingredients. Dining areas include an intimate private space and an inviting outdoor deck that is open seasonally.
