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Oxbow Cafe

236 South St
Hartford, CT 06114-2436
Phone: (860) 956-2582
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Best of Citysearch:
Cheap Eats 2006
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am

Editorial Review for Oxbow Cafe – by Art Tipaldi

The Scene
When the Oxbow opened, few expected it to become one of the city's best-kept secrets. At least not so quickly. Housed in a historic building, the Oxbow has reestablished the traditional neighborhood bar in Hartford. Instead of relying on the stereotype of corner bars as smoky, dimly lit dives, the Oxbow updated the look by keeping the high tin ceilings but dividing the room into a bar and restaurant.


The Draw
Eight classic beers on tap include Budweiser, Bud Light, Sam Adams, Bass and Guinness. Check out the pictures of customers who have conquered the pride of the establishment, the 16-ounce hamburger.

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Bring the Kids

Since the bar and restaurant are divided between two rooms, the restaurant caters to plenty of families.

User Reviews for Oxbow Cafe

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2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/18/2006 Posted by jmbabb

Was delighted to know there was a great hamburger place close so I surprised my husband by taking him there. The first visit was okay although getting the wait staff's attention required getting up and going to the bar. The next 2 times we had the same problem with getting the attention of staff. The burger were never cooked as ordered, and my request for a slice of onion resulted in 2 rings of onion being placed on the burger. Personally I feel like we gave them 3 chances to get it right and they couldn't manage it. We will not try again.

Pros: not busy and no one in the resturant part around 5-6

Cons: hard to get the attention of wait staff, food not cooked to order, interesting parking

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Editor's Review

The hangout for every lawyer, firefighter and student in Hartford's South End prides itself on making monster burgers.  See the full editorial review.

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Bring the Kids

Since the bar and restaurant are divided between two rooms, the restaurant caters to plenty of families.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Smoking Permitted
  • Clubs
  • 21 & Over
  • Bars
  • Neighborhood

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11am-1am
  • Fri-Sat 11am-2am

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Recognition for Oxbow Cafe

2006 Audience Winner - Cheap Eats

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