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    Community Table

    4.1 (200 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Squash Blossoms stuffed with a shrimp mixture
    Jason P.

    I like to discover great new-to-me restaurants, but my wife is very good at it too. She recently made a reservation for us at @communitytablect, a New American restaurant in New Preston in Litchfield County. We were both very impressed. The atmosphere is terrific. The natural colored woods. The angles of the walls and ceilings. The art. Service was top notch. The menu is organized in a nontraditional way. There are no starters, salads and entrees. There are items from the Garden, the Sea and the Farm. And you may mix and match from Chef Bolivar Hilario's offerings as you please. The plating was artful. The textures and colors were well designed. The dishes were flavorful. We ordered the Bramble cocktail, a super crusty 5 Grain Sourdough with cultured butter, Squash Blossoms stuffed with shrimp Mousselin, Roasted Badger Flamed Beets with pickled kohlrabi, Ribeye with puréed celery root, Blue Corn Flower Tlayuda with Oracle Mushrooms and Cauliflower Puree. The cocktail was delicious. The sourdough was a crusty masterpiece. The ribeye was perfectly cooked, and cut into sort of a filet shape. The celery root puree had a smooth texture, and was tasty. My wife's dishes were very good too. 4.5 Stars

    Blue Fin Crispy Nigiri

    I have never written a review, let alone a bad one. But this experience has me vexed. We really wanted to like this restaurant. My girlfriend and I have heard nothing but great things from the restaurant, the service, and the food. We looked at the menu prior to our reservation, and it seemed like everything sounded good. After being seated, we waited 10-15 minutes before our waiter came over to greet us. When he did, we never got his name, and his tone was very dry. His tone remained dry the entire night, even though we saw him being jovial with other tables. He then came over with sparkling water, filled each glass with about 6-8oz of water, and then proceeded to never refill each glass for the rest of the night. After ordering our first and second course, our waiter asked if we would like some sourdough bread, that we wouldn't regret it. When the bread came, immediately it looked delicious. Hearty seeded sourdough, with a whipped butter. However, the bread was not cut even halfway through. We had to resort to ripping the bread apart due to not having a bread knife. I digress. My girlfriend ordered a mocktail which was quite delicious. The sourdough was also very tasty. For our appetizer, we ordered the Blue Fin Tuna Nigiri, and the Hay Smoked Beet Salad. The beet salad was better suited for my girlfriend, as she thought it was good. My crispy nigiri, while it tasted good, was devoid of the flavors that I was expecting. It was supposed to have lacto-fermented siracha, and habanada peppers. There was absolutely no spice to the tuna, and it tasted like the cubed tuna was tossed in a light mayonnaise with sesame seeds. The crispy rice was far overcooked, to where the inside of the rice turned into a sticky pine tar like glue, and the outside was hard like concrete. A butter knife barely was able to crack through. For our entrée, we ordered the Seared Scallops and the Pan Roasted Duck. The scallops, was supposed to be with cauliflower, apples, almonds, and browned butter. The scallops came out cooked good, with a decent Maillard. However, not a speck of seasoning on the entire dish. The "cauliflower" was more like a broccolini, which was rock hard, and undercooked. There was not even the slightest hint of apple on the plate. The "browned butter" was almost inedible, and had a rancid flavor to it. At the end of my girlfriend's meal, she was actually disgusted. My duck, was cooked to a perfect medium rare. But as soon as the plate was in front of me, I was hit with an overwhelming smell of wild game. The duck proceeded to taste even more gamey. This may have been masked if there was even a granule of salt on the dish. The rest of the dish was just underwhelming. Undercooked, bland, and out-of-place wedge of purple cabbage just felt like an afterthought. The sugar plums were practically mush. The sauces were also just lacking substance, and had flavors that were just muted. The waiter never came over to see how our meal was, never refilled our water, never asked if my girlfriend wanted another mocktail. I would expect better service at a restaurant of this caliber. He also then brought over only one dessert menu due to being "short of menus". After giving us our check, he took another 10-15 minutes to come back to take our card. The entire experience was quite unpleasant. The food was underwhelming, and the service was poor. I cannot say that we will ever come back.

    Oysters
    Brittany L.

    Genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had! Each dish had so many different yet harmonious flavor profiles. The place is incredibly unassuming on the outside but once we were in, we were greeted with kind staff and a cozy (yet still upscale) setting. Wishing we lived nearby to experience how their menu changes seasonally but glad we got to try it at all. 5/5!

    Cheddar Burger
    Craig D.

    (4.15) ~ Very good overall Food & service. Note: Go in the side door, not the front, to get to the hostess. DRINKS: ** French Press Coffee = (4.25) Nice treat ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered FOOD: ** Sourdough Bread w. soft whipped culture butter = (4.25) Very good ** Green Asparagus = (4.25) Very good w. parm cheese & soft egg ** Cheddar Burger = (4) very good, would be better if they smashed it b/c it was too thick... ** Fingerling Tostones = (4) very good ** Flourless Chocolate Cake = (4) very good *** Lemon Thyme Panna Cotta = N/A (Not Available)

    Chicken
    Rachel B.

    We had a big group birthday dinner, and it was great! Our waitress was very attentive, and the food was delicious. I was a little nervous because of the small menu... but wow! I had the cabbage and it was soo good. This place is over an hour drive but I might come back if they have that still... it was a mix of sesame oil and garlic flavor, delicious! My partner had the chicken dish which was interesting but also very good.

    Duck Breast Entree & Lobster Fra Divalo
    Nicolette A.

    The service was exceptional, our server Matt/Max? was so knowledgeable. He made recommendations that were catered to each table. He was extremely personable and friendly as well. If you're looking for a unique plate guaranteed to make any special occasion top tier - then we highly recommend.

    Trout
    Anne W.

    Community Table is becoming our "Go To" spot. It's so much fun to eat dinner at the bar, chat with the personable bartenders and have a fabulous meal while at the lake. The Sourdough Durum Rolls as well as the Sweet Pea Hummus as a must have. The Shrimp and Scallop ceviche is also worth an order and if you're trying to eat lightly, have this. It's full of flavor and the perfect portion. I tried the trout with low expectations and I hope to have it again: it was that good! The ambiance is simple, crisp and CT chic in its own way. You'll see women in flowing summer dresses and men in jeans. It's just perfectly accepting to your vibe of the evening.

    Ribeye

    Food was delicious and fresh from the sea/ garden/ land. Service was decent and the ambience was nice. For true farm to table experience, this is great. Caveat: Only if you are willing to splurge a little. See my pics for the yumminess to shine through.

    Beef tartare
    Ashley P.

    Community table is a small, quiet restaurant tucked away in the Litchfield Hills. Their thoughtfully crafted meals and cocktails are perfect for a date night, or an intimate dinner with friends. We loved every dish and drink we tried! With a menu that's always changing, you can look forward to trying something different each visit. This spot is perfect for dinner after a hike or a trip to a vineyard or two. Looking forward to heading back soon to try some of their summer items!

    Halibut
    Joseph P.

    One of the best restaurants in all of Western Connecticut, and probably the best in Litchfield County. Farm-to-table, (to-mouth!) it offers a well thought out menu of starters, entrees and desserts. Limited selection menu means everything is fresh; harvested locally and prepared perfectly. Arrive for dinner 15-20 minutes early, have a drink at the bar, then prepare for a delightful dinner, made perfect with good friends.

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    Food was really delicious, and good service overall. The cocktails were creative and the food matched the ambience

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    Absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was some of the best I have had, and the service and atmosphere are perfect. Highly recommend!

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