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Grants Restaurant & Bar

977 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06107-2119
Phone: (860) 236-1930
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Price:
$$$
Best of Citysearch:
Dessert 2005, French Fries 2005, Trendy Scene 2005
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9pm

Editorial Review for Grants Restaurant & Bar – by Michelle Peters

The Scene
Tile floors, mahogany accents and a hodgepodge of 1920s-style hanging lamps combine to create a plush, speakeasy vibe. The ultrahip clientele fills the room with charged chatter at this festive, locally acclaimed eatery.

The Food
For starters, dive into the cornmeal fried oysters--barely deep-fried morsels accompanied by lemon-caper or artichoke aioli. Entrees are satisfying, like the zingy, piccata-style jumbo shrimp in white wine sauce, accented with capers and lemon and accompanied by tender ricotta gnocchi. Topped with rich Gorgonzola, the savory, grilled filet mignon is served with creamy spinach, velvety mashed potatoes and roasted shallots. Any of the melt-in-your-mouth desserts make for a delicious finish. Try the ten-layer chocolate cake, adorned with ribbons of fudge frosting, or the pumpkin-chocolate opera cake--a compelling marriage of pumpkin sponge cake, chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

It's famous for menus that change at the whim of the owner (Billy Grant, of Bricco fame) so each time you go, it's an adventure.

The Extras

Sommelier Jason Rochelau (formerly of Peppercorn's) conducts monthly wine dinners. Call for reservations and schedules.

Parking

Difficult to find on the street. Use pay lots behind the building--the hard-to-spot driveway is just beyond The Toy Chest.

User Reviews for Grants Restaurant & Bar

Citysearch (1), RestaurantRow.com (1 ), OpenTable (1 ), Judy's Book (2 ), ChefMoz (2 ), All (7)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/2002 Posted by rmcnally

Great bar Atmosphere, can be a bit crowded at times, but thats ok if you like fun people and like to mingle, great Bartenders make it happen even better, you can even enjoy great food at the bar, Allot of booths make it very cosy as well, the food is ecclectic, even a few old fashioned items, like meatloaf and shortribs, not too pricy and everything I have tried was done to perfection, even the fries with truffle oil, thats not the actual name. Try it you will like it.

Pros: Good Parking

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Editor's Review

Creative, artfully aromatic dishes are served to the see-and-be-seen crowd at this West Hartford Center hot spot.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

It's famous for menus that change at the whim of the owner (Billy Grant, of Bricco fame) so each time you go, it's an adventure.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street
  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Sun 5pm-9pm

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Local Favorites
  • Notable Wine List
  • Late Night Dining
  • People Watching
  • Business Dining

Recognition for Grants Restaurant & Bar

2005 Audience Winner - Dessert
2005 Audience Winner - French Fries
2005 Audience Winner - Trendy Scene

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977 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06107-2119

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