I honestly do not know why this place is not busier because the food is very good. The drinks are good too, but my favorite thing here is honestly the guacamole. I first tried the guacamole at Hartford Taste, and now I stop by just to get it. It is that good. I also really enjoyed the pad Thai, which was gluten-free and not too sweet. That is always a win for me because sometimes pad Thai can lean too sweet. Overall, Trumbull Kitchen is a solid spot with good food, good drinks, the service can be a tad slow initially but it speeds up. I will definitely keep coming back. read more

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We went here again before an event. Same great service! Same GREAT FOOD! One of us has a buttermilk chicken sandwich and the other had the house made ravioli- with broccoli and pork belly. Both DELICIOUS! The flatbreads with mushroom butter was delicious! Sorry - forgot to take pictures before we ate LOL read more

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Back again this time for dinner ! We got seated immediately and our server was very nice and took our orders quickly . I tried the berry social club ( summer sangria ) Which was blueberry and raspberry's ands white wine ... which was okay not my favourite . For my entree I got the mole Colorado taco which was shredded chicken with a mango slaw and a chili sauce ... which was AMAZING ! Soo good the sauce was delicious and paired perfectly with the mango slaw !! Chicken was cooked perfectly ! Highly recommend . Personally I think it was my favourite taco I've had. If you like mango , coleslaw , and a good sauce on your tacos ( and no it was not spicy .. just packed with flavour ) you will love it ! You get two tacos with the order .. it was soo good I wish I had three. Overall 4/5 drinks were okay but food was delicious , very spacious and good ambiance ( perfect for after work drinks / hanging with friends and they have tvs to watch the game at the bar ) and great service . Can't wait to be back and try the blackened shrimp tacos ! read more

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We had a great time at Trumbull kitchen in Hartford. The service is exceptional and very attentive. The food is high quality and delicious. I also got the Italian spritz which was okay but could've used a splash more of the limoncello. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Chicken tacos - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Trumbull Kitchen is a wonderful place to go to dinner with friends. We had a group of eight of us who all ordered different cocktails and mocktails. The service was very nice and the ambiance was great too. I got the vegetarian pad tie. They have a whole vegetarian menu. I would highly recommend checking them out. read more

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The food at Trumbull Kitchen is genuinely great -- the scallops especially were a standout. And if you're a wine person, order the Max's Cabernet Sauvignon. Bold, beautiful, and worth every sip. The service was painfully slow -- our meal stretched to 3 hours, and it started on a rough note when I waited nearly 10 minutes at the entrance with no hostess in sight. The food makes is yummy, but make sure you go in with zero time pressure. read more

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Can't believe it's been 9 years since I reviewed this place. Julian was a wonderful waiter, and the place was hopping with pre theater folk. It took a while to get our drinks but we still managed to get to theater in time . The steak taco was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his burger. Be sure to have a reservation, especially when Bushnell has a show . read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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When I first went to Trumbull Kitchen a few months ago there were three of us. We had just come from a very disappointing ballet recital. When Leanne introduced herself I told her about our disappointment and that we were expecting this dining experience to turn the night around. Did it ever. Starting with the confident sparkling personality of Leanne. I spent my life in restaurants so I tend to be overly critical but only when deserved. I had the chiang mai noodles for my appetizer. It was exquisite. Curried coconut milk, noodles with shallots and extremely tender pieces of filet mignon. You can also get it as a dinner size. One of my friends had oysters which she adored. The other had a wonderful Caesar salad. I had the crackling chili braised pork shank served with honey cumin sauce and esquites. It was huge and they were not kidding about the crackling. One of my friends had the sesame seared tuna and finished it with a smile on her face. Julia had the shrimp and avocado salad with arugula, toasted almonds, asparagus and a citrus vinaigrette. She was in heaven. A word here about Leanne...she knows the menu and was more than willing to make suggestions, which I like. I owned a bakery in the eighties and we made a killer carrot cake. These guys have a carrot cake waffle on the menu. I told Leanne we were going to share it. She cemented her professionalism by bringing it out divided on three plates with ice cream and caramel sauce on each one. I highly recommend you go to Max's Trumbull Kitchen and ask for Leanne. read more

It was very busy and the waiter was extremely accommodating to us under the circumstances. However I ordered the salmon with route to vegetables and thepiece of salmon was extremely small only 2 inches by 5 in are you kidding me? And the root vegetables was 1 carat one small onion and something else. This was inexcusable I we paid for something that we did not get a lot of money we paid for nothing. I don't know how these restaurants are getting away with this too many people are not voicing their opinions on these scarce pieces of food that they're paying A FORTUNE FOR! I WOULD NOT GO BACK HERE FOR THAT REASON.​ read more

I never heard of east coast hospitality, but this place has it down. We decided to give this a place a try after settling in town and boy was it a welcome find. We booked our table early on (5:45pm) for a table for two (me and my 12-year old). They seated us by the window at the end of a banquette seat which allowed us a great view of the space and people watch. The place was packed and everyone smiled and greeted us cheerfully. Looking over the menu there were so many great choices. We quickly settled on ordering: 1) Kids cheeseburger - this was a fantastic burger. Cooked perfectly medium well, nice char flavor, crispy fries (soft and hot inside), and loved they put everything in a cafeteria-like tray. just an FYI, the burger is a big burger...1/3lb-1/2lb easily. 2) Herb marinated skirt steak (chef special) - $24 for a skirt steak served with broccolini and smashed yukon gold, why not. This place nailed it and for a great value. Served piping hot, crispy potato, perfectly medium rare steak and a perfect green peppercorn sauce. I would eat this again in a heartbeat! 3) Chocolate torte - HUGE. think x4 the normal torte you get at a restaurant! it was good, but just a lot. We made it through a 1/3 of the way. Overall, it was a great experience and our server, Julien, really deserved a lot of credit. He even shook my hand welcoming us to town and wishing us a fantastic stay. Whenever I am back in Hartford (or anyone else visiting Hartford), this is the place to go. I know I will be back! read more

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From the sidewalk, I was worried this place would be loud and noisy. The music was blasting and when I went in, my headache got worse. Perhaps we were seated in the very back of the restaurant because we had a baby, which was good and bad. It's good because at the very corner table of this restaurant, there was no noise. We had the peace and quiet. But pretty sure our host forgot to put us in the system and after 15 minutes, no one came to wait on us. We also could not wave down any waitstaff either. One older lady working there has eye contact with me but just watched me wave my hand and ignored me. A younger lady actually came over to see what I needed. Finally the host came over to apologize and we were assigned a waiter to our table. No regrets choosing this restaurant. We ordered the steak, the burger and a children's salmon dish which came with two biscotti's and some slices of apple. All the food was amazing, and it was pretty funny how my husbands burger was hidden underneath all the lettuce. No complaints on the food, it was worth the wait. We wanted to eat there again the next day but had no time. Next time we visit Hartford, we will definitely revisit! If you have young children, make sure to sit in the back. read more

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My experience was pretty awesome, even with a tiny caveat. Great Happy Hour cocktail deals with some tapas choices, a terrific tequila list that includes my favorite - Gran Centenario, and great service. I went with the pork shank with mashed potatoes and mustard fruits for dinner, and it was stellar. Great crust, tender inside with a flavorful jus, and a wonderful balance created by the tangy mustard fruits. The tiny caveat - I considered giving them 4.5 stars for this, but only because of the sun shining directly in my eyes at the corner of the bar in early evening. Get a dang shade! Regardless, docking them a full star because of the position of the sun didn't seem fair, so 5 stars! Go to here, asap!! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Pork shank with mashed potato and mustard fruits. - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Very disappointed in my last meal there. It used to be a solid place there but lost a lot of it charm and creativeness.

After a morning of protest in drizzle, we sought refuge (and a cold hoppy brew) in the Trumbull Kitchen. It was such a relief to sit at the bar and let Chris provide fabulous service; ice water without asking, requested brews, and a couple of delicious burgers which rarely tasted better. I had a lovely side salad and my co-protester had crispy fries. All around us, cardboard signs and flags showed we were not the only ones to seek refuge here. We were checked on several times and each was a double "thumbs up!" A lovely spot worth returning to! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Cheeseburger and crispy fries - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Stopped by before a concert and had a great experience. The staff was incredibly accommodating and helped us choose a few dishes that came out quickly without compromising quality. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the cocktails were excellent. Definitely a spot that delivers more than expected for the price. read more

Parking: Garages all over but no discount like you would get at Max Downtown. Decor: Nice and inviting, a little dark inside but overall a well decorated place...it could use some sound dampening panels as during the happy hour it was quite noisy. Staff: Attentive but a little too aggressive to turn over tables. My date was not even done with her meal and she was dropping off the check to be settled up...made the date awkward as she asked if I asked for the bill. Food: tasty and well presented, would feel comfortable to revisit the site or order take out. Overall: The staff and bill really ruined my impression of the Trumbull Kitchen compounded by the noise and staff allowing people who have had too much to drink interrupt other peoples evenings...even a waitress said she is like this regularly after a few drinks. So they don't know enough to say something to her or to cut her off hence the second star. read more

Food was good and atmosphere was pleasant once sat in regular dining area. Shout out to our waiter Zack who was so helpful and nice, he really saved the evenings mood from our initial start at the bar area. The flourless chocolate cake was a huge plus for us since we had one gluten intolerant person in our party. The sangria was also delicious. read more

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I was in town for a meeting and ended up staying up the street from this place. I asked around and lots of people mentioned this spot to grab a bite. Went inside and was immediately greeted by the server in the bar. Really nice guy that showed me around the menu and mentioned a few suggestions. I was really just there for a couple cocktails so I sat down. The place was packed! There were a lot of people there doing the same thing as I was, enjoying some time with others and having a drink. The drinks were good and the service was great! you will have a fun time here! Not to mention I think it's one of the only spots in the area unless you walk a half a mile the other direction. read more

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Service was top notch. Food was excellent. Drinks were good. We were there before a play and they were super aware of our timing. Lived the vibe as well. . Excellent place to go downtown. read more

This should be a must stop for anyone in Hartford. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the marinated hangar steak and the flavors were a taste of perfection! I have to say the Carrie at the bar really made my night. She suggested the steak and just had the best personality and old fashioned Next time I will try to make it for happy hour. The menu looked awesome. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Old fashion - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Went and checked out Trumbull Kitchen for the first time in Hartford. Parking was a little tough in the neighborhood but found some on street parking down the road. (There is a parking garage next door too but more expensive so we walked a little bit) The outside had summer patio furniture but it was not being utilized this evening. We went indoors and grabbed a seat over by the bar for happy hour, that is offered until 6pm. I ordered a drink with vodka and a hibiscus tea but it tasted like cranberry juice, so I was not a fan unfortunately. We ordered a few apps which were actually reasonably priced from the menu but all had the same toppings/ flavor and pretty much tasted like the same thing. We ordered the chicken tinga empanadas, garlic and shrimp tostones and a pork gorditas. The food was just ok but maybe next time I'll order a different type of meal to get a different flavor. But overall and in hindsight it was a good experience and our hostess was phenomenal! She was bubbly and cheerful and very accommodating. Our server was very pleasant too. read more

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We arrived around 3:30pm on a Saturday afternoon looking to relax, eat, and enoy some drinks before heading over to the XL Center for a hockey game. The place was relatively empty and given the choice of sitting in the Happy Hour/bar area or the dining room area, we chose to sit in the dining room area. The place is gorgeous with a relaxed vibe. Nice bar area but we did not want to sit at high top tables. We ordered beers and the grilled filet mignon small plate, duck carnitas, the crisp pork belly tostada, and the French onion stone pie. The filet mignon small plate was outstanding! The duck carnitas were moist and flavorful. 2nd round of beer ordered while we finished off the tostada. Then came the French onion stone pie, which we loved! We took our time eating as we were stuffed, but it was so good! A last beer was ordered a bit before 5pm to make sure we left by 5:30pm. Moments later our waiter approached us and announced they had a large party arriving and if we agreed, we could move to the bar area to finish our drinks and we would be given desert on the house. While seemingly a nice gesture, we did not want dessert or to sit at the bar. It would have been most helpful to have been told this when ordering that last beer. We felt rushed and most unwelcomed. So we declined and left. I think it is in poor taste to scoot out paying and potential returning customers in this manner. We will not be recommending nor returning based on this experience. read more

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Went for Valentine's Day. It was great my wife loved it. Said it was her favorite place in the Hartford area. Loved it wasn't a prefix menu like other restaurants. We had been looking to try this place for a while. For appetizer we tried the Korean tacos and the spinach dip. Both excellent. Dinner we had the mushroom short rib pasta, shrimp salad and sea scallops. All excellent. Price was affordable and plates are cheap enough that you can get a few things. Service was good. I just didn't like the deserts. We tried the Fruit crumble and the waffled carrot cake..... both hard passes. Will defiantly go again saw someone order the steak and dreaming of it for next time. Way better than any place in West Hartford center read more

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Stopped in for lunch after the UConn parade on Sunday. The guy who sat us was pretty rude. We watched them seat multiple tables without a reservation before us, and then tried to tuck us in the corner at the worst possible table when we had a reservation. We asked if we can be seated somewhere else and they didn't like that. He gave us a dirty look and redirected us to the front without saying much. He then seated us at another table (which was better), without saying anything. Quite rude if you ask me! Besides the guy that sat us, we loved our waiter! Super friendly and accommodating. If it weren't for our overly kind waiter, I would've had a very different opinion of the staff. For food we started with the chips and guacamole. The guacamole was great, but very small portion. Then we got the carne as asap and the fish tacos. Carne asada was very good. Fish tacos were a little underwhelming. Hard to pick up the tacos due to it being stuffed, and could've used some type of sauce on top. There was a whole lot of fish and not much else going on. However, I loved the rice! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Carne Asada - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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This seems to be a popular spot in Hartford for my coworkers to choose whenever I'm in the area for work. The inside is pretty modern and trendy, spacious as well. We've always had reservations made ahead of time so can't speak to the wait when it's just walk in. My usual go to here is the hangar steak, I love the char they get on it and it's very flavorful. This last time I got the pan seared salmon per recommendation from the server and it did not disappoint. The salmon was perfectly seared and I loved the curried squash puree with the little nuggets of pomegranate. Very unique dish that I would def order again. Service can be a little slow and we had a large group so a few people unfortunately got the wrong dishes and we had to wait longer but nothing egregious. I would say food gets 5 stars and service is 3 stars which brings it to a 4. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Pan Seared Scottish Salmon* - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Went for dinner before a show this evening, and the quality was subpar, at best. The prime days at TC are behind us, i am afraid. ​ read more

We came for a light bite and enjoyed. We had the grilled filet mignon small plate and split the salmon "large platter". The filet mignon was cooked to perfection--they should consider making this a large plate. The salmon skin was executed very well which is hard to do. I didn't love it because salmon and tomato sauce is a weird flex to me. Service is impeccable. I'll definitely be back next time in Hartford read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Grilled filet mignon appetizer was incredible - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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We have eaten there twice in the last 6 months after not venturing to Hartford for a while. The food and service were amazing! I haven't been finding restaurants lately where the food stands out but here it did. Our apps were lick the plate good. Me and my husband's meals were outstanding. We will be back! read more

My Daughter and I were recently in Hartford, Connecticut to attend "In The Company of Women Event" & decided to have dinner the night before @Trumbull Kitchen: Service throughout was on point, We enjoyed our glasses of Pinot Grigio & Riesling Wines, Shared Spinach w artichoke dip (warm w Cheese), Our Main Course dishes (Brick Pressed Chicken & Fettuccine Chicken Confit) were fresh, well seasoned & plentiful (leftovers), Shared dessert of Warm Waffle Carrot Cake. An Overall Commendable Dining Experience. read more

Was out for a short walk in downtown Hartford and stumbled upon Trumbull Kitchen! The vibe was lively with Hispanic flair and it was happy hour. Choices were good and change monthly. I opted for salmon over veg noodles. It was beyond excellent. Service at the bar was perfect. Highly recommend. Sorry my photo is after I dug in. So good! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I planned a dinner for my friends and this place was an absolute hit. The food was amazing, arrived at a perfect temperature, and it tasted soooo good. I'm not sure where they get the potatoes from but they were cut perfectly and the taste was beyond amazing. Sarah assisted us and she was attentive, friendly, and basically read minds. I've been here before but tonight was exceptional! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Fish tacos - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Great service with tables outside as well for folks like me who enjoy sitting outside in great weather. Food is excellent as well. Been here each time I visit town and have not been disappointed. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! Our server Julius took really good care of our party. Great recommendations for food. The manager Megan was a delight and sat us right away on a busy Saturday night. We forgot to make reservations prior but we were able to get a table! The food was delicious and well seasoned. A great first time experience at this establishment. Can not wait to return here when I come back to Hartford! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Appetizer: Filet Mignon Bites in a Bleu cheese fondue - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Julien was amazing !!! Made me feel welcomed and valued. I'll keep coming back if he's my server

Went here before a concert at the XL Center. Made a reservation ahead of time, glad I did because it was packed! Server was very kind and had us in and out quick ( not in a rushed way) everything was yummy & the drinks were great! read more

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Nice place! Staff was very friendly. This was a first time visit for me and it didn't disappoint. We wanted to try all of the starters, but decided on two and we share two different types of tacos. We got the curry noodles and the shrimp fritters. Both were VERY good. Highly recommend both. Then the tacos... we got the duck carnitas and the al pastor. The duck one was not as good as o expected not a lot of flavor going on there. I also had some significant bone pieces that seemed dangerous to have in the taco. The al pastor was MUCH better. Nice smokey flavor with a kick from the jalapeños. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Duck carnitas, shrimp fritters and curry noodles. - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We went in on Saturday after walking around the Pratt st food festival and decided to actually sit and eat out of the wind and we were not disappointed. Our server was quick and conversational. We tried many appetizers and our favorites were the rock shrimp and curried noodles but there wasn't a bad bite on the table. Also the pickles on the sandwich were so good. Prices were very reasonable. Another max restaurant that exceeded our expectations. read more

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I had the salmon entree, it was served on a bed of spinach that was HEAVY on the garlic. The salmon was cooked to perfection, the skin was crispy & the entire dish was full of flavor and delicious. I also tried the carrot cake waffle for dessert, it was really good. The service was phenomenal and the ambiance was great. read more

Very impressed with the menu and service at this restaurant. They were also featuring their wine festival, which really did feature some amazing wines and truly great pricing. I worked for a European importer and know a great QPR when I see one. My fiancé and I both ordered the steak and we were both extremely impressed with the quality. One of the best steaks I've ever had. Would 100% go here again!! read more

It's always a great time experience at Trumbull. The food, the service, drinks and ambience. I enjoy dining here or even popping in for the happy hour. Always a no brainer when wanting to dine in the downtown area. Recommend TK. read more

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