Best Restaurants With Entertainment In Hartford Near Me

4worldlovers: Max's Trumbull Kitchen is a stylish and eclectic restaurant located in the heart of downtown Hartford. Under the umbrella of Max Hospitality, we’ve been providing high-quality and innovative dining experiences since 2001.

At Max's Trumbull Kitchen, we take pride in offering a diverse menu that combines flavors from different cultures around the world. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create inventive and unique dishes that emphasize intense flavors and satisfying textures.

Under the direction of Executive Chef and Partner, Chris Torla, Max's Trumbull Kitchen is known for its globally eclectic menu that features cross-cultural dishes and exciting twists and variations of familiar food from around the world.

4worldlovers: Vaughan’s Public House of Pratt Street, Hartford promises true Irish warmth and hospitality all day, every day. Wander in sometime for lunch, dinner, after-dinner drinks, pre-show pints, or just because. Sit. Stay. Stay some more. You may not ever want to leave. And we really don’t want you to. At Vaughan’s, today can wait till tomorrow…and tomorrow can wait till some time next week.


Come on down to the pub for a pint and a bite before—and after—all of your favorite XL Center events! To see their full calendar, head to www.XLCenter.com/events.


Our pints of Guinness were recognized nationally as a “Top 10” pint poured on this side of the pond. We offer many local Hartford suds and a healthy IPA & seasonal selection to please all palates.


Pratt Street is home to many events, from Puppy Hours to Salsa Socials to Silent Discos. Grab your furry friend, put on your dancing shoes, and grab a pint while you enjoy everything Pratt has to offer!


Here at Vaughan’s, we pride ourselves on exceptional pub grub and have been nominated and won many awards over the years for our offerings. Particular pub faves are the Shepherds Pie, Farmhouse Pie, Fish & Chips, Corned Beef Reuben, our famous Pub Burger, and many more from our diverse menu that has something for everyone—even a separate kids menu to please the wee ones!

4worldlovers: It is commonly accepted that sushi originated in the 8th century in Southeast Asia. Over the past 1,300 years, the expressions of this cuisine have been as diverse as those who have enjoyed it generation after generation. Never more popular than today, sushi has become a ubiquitous offering in dining rooms all over the world. At Feng Chophouse, we recognize where sushi has come by honoring its more traditional iterations. Nigiri, or nagirizushi, is a an expertly hand-crafted combination of Japanese rice and a thinly sliced piece of premium quality fish, typically raw. Devoid of the opulence of maki sushi rolls found elsewhere, the beauty in nigiri is in its simplicity, its authenticity, and its quality. Nigiri is a true expression of sushi as both art and dish. We specialize in the edomae tradition of nigiri, which saw its rise in 1820s Tokyo. A blend of technique and flavor, this isn’t the sushi you’re used to; this is nigiri sushi at Feng Chophouse.

4worldlovers: HARTFORD, CT – The Half Door, a beloved Irish Gastropub in central Connecticut for over 20 years, will close on January 23, 2023.

Locals 8 Hospitality Group was unable to reach an agreement with the landlord on how to move forward at the current location. The restaurant group is determined to reopen the restaurant at a new location later this year.

Generations of Connecticut residents have come to The Half Door in Hartford to enjoy their famous cobblestones, have an Irish pint, and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

“It is tragic that this Hartford institution is forced to move, but change can be invigorating,” said Founder and CEO Allie J. Gamble. “We want to thank our many patrons for their loyalty over the last twenty-plus years and the generations of staff who made The Half Door such a beloved community resource.”