This place is always amazing for hosting as well as supporting delivery orders. This spot is famous for its Hartford Stage Menu extending out to delivery. Super good!!! read more

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

I've had more great experiences than not. Dinners have always been great and service has been awesome. Lunch wasn't so hot. Buffalo chicken wrap was ok (chicken not so great) and the chips were small, bottom of the bag type and didn't seem house-made. Overall, I highly recommend based on dinner. read more

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

Great good, extensive menu. Prices are a bit high, but it's Hartford. No beverages with delivery that I could find on the menu. The menu lists Short-ribs with the "S" at the end which would indicate at least to me, they were offering more than one. There was one! It was very tender and moist, the sauce was delicious, the rib was boneless and weighed about 8 ounces. It's a four star place but I had to remove one for the typo or description. read more

Service was excellent and sitting outside was a bonus in Hartford. Food was good and would recommend Trumbull Kitchen.

Trumbull Kitchen is located in downtown Hartford across from the XL Center which was formerly known as the Civic Center. It is part of the Max Restaurant Group. It offers a contemporary trendy vibe which has a mosaic theme throughout the dining area. It packs a stylish professional crowd every night of the week, from what I can tell. Whether it be lunch, Happy Hour or dinner every time I enter their doors there is a bustling flock. The bar scene starts just after 4 and is jamming by 5:30 where you'll be fighting to find a seat for their Happy Hour which runs from 4-7. Great prices on drinks and bites. I highly recommend coming at this time so you can try lots of what their menu has to offer.. The menu is creative eclectic blend of flavors and textures that is beautifully plated. Lots of comfort food taken up a notch. Some of our favorites off the starter section are the tuna, octopus, beef tenderloin, fish tacos, mussels and curried noodles. I like the shrimp cobb salad, seafood pad thai and lamb chops. This is another place where I prefer the starters over the entrees for some reason. Service has been spotty with us getting the most attention at the bar. This is my favorite Max restaurant. read more

First time visiting Trumbull kitchen in a very long time. We won't be rushing back. Not up to the Max standards. Although the food was very tasty (except the tuna salad) the service was poor. Waitress did not introduce herself and was not engaging. Very few words exchanged. Apps came to the table immediately followed by our salads. Then the main entrees arrived and the food runner expected us to pile our plates up so she could set the mains down. Then she was very prepared to walk away without clearing. Margaritas very bland as well, watered down. read more

My kids and I ate here recently to celebrate my sons accomplishments ate their schools. We were super excited and made reservations as getting a table at times can be a challenge. The restaurant had a warm cozy feel and we were seated promptly. Our waitress made an introduction about 10 minutes after our seating. She apologized as it was a busy Saturday evening (6pm) and promised to bring us water. The water came about 630-640, from the manager. We are getting very hungry and hoped to make an order for apps. She cam back around and took our approver close to 7 pm. We ordered the carne asada empanadas and lobster guacamole. Both were tasty. For the cost, we could have gotten more than guac at least ( super small plate) and 3 empanadas. I was able to get my drinks around 7 pm. While graciously serving other patrons, our waitress apologized as she stated she is new and still learning. There was a period of time her joking it up ( no shade, but were were starving) with another table and having a grand time. That's cool, but we wanted to place our order. Around 7:05 we decided to allow her another 10 minutes to come and take our dinner order before paying for the overpriced apps and drinks and have dinner elsewhere. She came back to take our dinner order around 7:20. She did offer my sons a few free soda; but we were a bit annoyed with the service by this time. The food was okay. We ordered salmon, chicken , steak and a burger. Nothing to write home about, but the presentation was pretty. We also ordered desserts which also were pricey with not much taste to or flair to ride on. Overall, the bill was quite expensive given our choices. The dining experience was not enjoyable and I can't say that I will be back. The managers were delightful however and asked us several times if we were okay. Im not one to make a stink especially if the server is new and trying.... but it was bit dissapointing. read more

I am a huge fan of their grilled duck legs and the fillet mignon pops! The bartenders are friendly and make a mean old fashion.

Apps were good, Shrimp salad was bland. Waitress was rude when I asked for a happy hour menu and she responded "we aren't doing happy hour today" (this was a weekday between 3-6 pm) I asked why and she responded: "we just aren't". Also had to wait a while to get waters refilled read more

I'd say this is more of a 3.5 review, not meant to be negative at all. We overall had a lovely time there. They had indoor and outdoor seating, the weather was terrible so we sat inside and it looked pretty covid-safe. So plexiglass walls between tables and at the bar, all servers were wearing masks, people were sat far apart. We came for Happy Hour and got a bunch of drinks and a few appetizers, the drinks were good but maybe not strong enough for my personal preference. I had about 4 whisky sours and was still only mildly tipsy. The food was okay but not great. The empanadas were a little burned around the edges, the Cubano crosonti didn't have pickles (a standard ingredient in a cubano), and the artichoke dip chips were very thin and broke under the weight of the dip. But otherwise the flavors were good and we enjoyed eating everything, just saying there is room for improvement. Our initial server was great but his shift ended halfway through our meal and he was replaced by someone else. The new server was also very nice, but our check at the end of the night had two additional items on it that we did not order. We pointed out the error and she quickly adjusted. read more

Still a happening place for dinner - menu is more limited than back in the day but we'll prepared and nice selection. Hangar steak was fantastic - worship it came with something other than fries though. Scene was lively around 7:30pm. read more

Absolutely incredible unique food and atmosphere! Our waiter Chris was spectacular and had wonderful recommendations that made our experience 12/10! We WILL be back! read more

This use to be my lil spot when I lived in 777 Main street. First off, it's one of the nicest restaurants in town in my opinion. Just felt lowkey fancy and yes it is pricey, but I don't mind it. My favorite thing is the Grilled Filet Mignon which is less then $20. It's an appetizer, but I order like two of them just because I love them. This vibe is definitely a little bougie, but sometimes that's what you need. Splurge a little boo. read more

Having just flown into Connecticut, we checked into the hotel and decided to drive out and look for a good place to eat. As usual, I looked to Yelp for guidance and we wound up here. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful - one of those guys who you feel like you've known for a while as soon as he says hello. Wonder Wife got chicken (I can't remember which) and I got a cobb salad that had grilled shrimp. Everything tasted fresh and was very, very good. Great find! read more

I had lunch with a group from work today- the servers are nice. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the menu is decent. I ordered a salmon ceasar salad, salmon cooked medium. Unfortunately, it came out medium rare and wasnt really something I wanted to eat. TK is a decent place to grab a work lunch but I would ask for salmon well done if you want it medium. read more

Trumbull Kitchen was pretty good. I got the chicken sandwich which was quite good. I went with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon because we were in town for a wedding. We got seated right away outside and there wasn't really any parties that were inside. Our waitress was extremely attentive and quick to bring anything we needed. I thought the menu could have had a few more options, but we all found something that interested us. The drinks and coffee were great and a special shout-out to the Irish coffee because that was delicious. Overall, I would go back and visit this restaurant if I go back to Hartford, CT. read more

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The food here is very good. The staff.......not so much. Tonight I ordered pickup through their website. They link you to either Grubhub or Chowhound. I ordered through Grubhub. I arrived and said I'm here for pickup. The head waiter at the front says, "Through Grubhub? Chowhoud, sir?" in this weirdly inpatient voice. Slightly rattled, I said, "Grubhub"....almost doubting myself. He says, "Well, was it Grubhub? We have a LOT of orders here, sir", in this "Why are you bothering me?" almost accusatory voice. I said yes. He said, "What was the order?". I said, "The herb chicken". He looks at one of the bags and says, "No! Sir, that's not it". I said, "But I'm almost sure I ordered the herb chicken". I then look on my phone and show him the text. He says, "What was the ORDER, sir?". I said, "The text isn't saying!". Minutes later a girl comes over just as I had thought to check my email. I show her the email. She says, "Herb chicken with cheesecake?". No, not cheesecake. Everyone disappears for a half hour. Finally the first guy hands me my food and says, "Here you go, bud! Thanks!". Okay so obviously they missed the order completely and had to cook it while I waited. Mistakes happen. But no apology? No, "Hey, sorry for the mixup. Thanks for waiting"? And how ironic when he interrogated me and it turns out they messed up, not me. Again.....mistakes happen. But this guy's attitude was awful. I was entirely polite with him but he did not return the favor. I'll stick with Salute next door. Food is just as good, prices are about the same, and in my experience the staff is much, much, MUCH friendlier. Unless of course you love messed up orders and being treated like a prime suspect in a bank heist. read more

I really don't see the hype of this place. Yes, it's beautiful but that's about it. The food is ok but nothing spectacular. My sister wanted to treat me since I live in DC but she should have kept her money. The drinks were good. The sweet potato and shrimp fritters were decent but that's about it. Our waitress was slow and inattentive. We just left. I would understand if they were slammed but the service was inexcusable. The host who was working in a boot with a broken foot was amazing. He was so pleasant. From one vet to another, I salute him. read more

Never had a bad meal here. Always get the calamari. Their drinks are strong so be ready. Great ambiance. I have had the lunch and dinner menu. All delicious. Must try. read more

I always go to happy hour- the menu changes every month so it's fun to see what new things they come out with. We will order one of everything on the food menu plus the cocktail. Honestly, it's very hit or miss...there's always one dish I love but overall underwhelming. I've also eaten dinner here but am still waiting to find the dish that blows me away. The food has always been okay but nothing that would make me want to spend the money. I will say that the lunch burger is always a solid choice and you can get truffle fries! TK has my favorite bread basket because it includes papadum and they are always rotating the spread with interesting combinations. And you have to try the carrot cake waffle. WOW! It is so good and is guaranteed to close your meal on a high note. But the reason I keep coming back is because of the service. Roger is a rockstar waiter. He's a down to earth, genuinely nice guy and always makes our night. read more

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

This was the best meal out while traveling! I love Asian food, and I ordered two appetizers that were hands down the tastiest I've had to date. I ordered pork dumplings and Asian chicken lettuce wraps, and the tastes and textures were perfect. Eat them with chopsticks and you'll think it's divine! Before the meal you'll be presented with a basket of breads with a yummy mayo dipping sauce. So good! read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Asian chicken lettuce wraps and pork dumplings. A great pair and delicious dinner. - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The brick oven chicken is amazing. One of the most delicious chicken I've had. Great salads - I had the shrimp & avocado salad and it was perfect for summer. The service was fast and we were able to get out and go to the baseball game on time. read more

I've been coming here so frequently I feel it's time I updated my review. After trying almost all Max restaurants in the area, TK is my second favorite (#1 being Max Downtown). Bae and I come here monthly, as it's a nice spot for dinner on a weeknight. Great crowd and bar scene, and the service has always been good as well. The menu changes seasonally like all Max's, so it's always a little different when we go. -Shrimp Asian lettuce cups: we get these EVERY TIME. Great presentation and delicious -Szechuan Pork dumplings: good portion and very flavorful -Haddock: my go to entree. Always prepared differently and always tasty -Short Ribs: seriously tastes like a dish my grandmother used to make. They're that good, and quite possibly the best thing on the whole menu -Brussels sprouts and Cauliflower sides are solid There's a parking garage conveniently located adjacent to the restaurant for people like me that don't feel like looking for parking. Half price bottles of wine under $100 on Thursdays! Do it up read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Grilled Haddock with a side of Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Friday night, and my family of five decides to show up, without a reservation. The gentleman at the front told us we would love to have you, but the only seats available are the ones at the tall table, across from the bar. Our kids were so hungry we had no problem sitting there, it was actually fun. We were quickly approached by a super friendly and very upbeat waiter Roger. God we loved him! He made us feel welcome, he smiled and joked around with us and the kids. The place was packed, everyone was busy, but he managed to take orders quickly without making us feel rushed. He was excited with our choices of the menu, specially my shank. I wish we could clone Roger, or perhaps he should open a school and teach wait staff how to treat customers. It was a pleasure adding his tip to the total when we were done. We ordered apps; I always order tartar when available, we also got dumplings, filet mignon and potato bites. They were all DELICIOUS..... My husband's Jack and coke was perfect, not weak. Our dinner: I had the pork shank which was phenomenal, I do wish it had a nicer side, some veggies not just a couple of celery stalks. My daughter ordered meatloaf, I took a bite and thought it was just alright. She ate it all and liked it, so that's all that matters. My other daughter had brick chicken? I think that was the name, she liked it a lot. My hubby inhaled his steak saying it was delicious. My son ordered a burger from the kids menu, but the burger was gigantic with a side of fries, salad and a cookie. Since only few bites filled him up, my husband and I split the rest of it, and boy it was good. We had such a good experience, besides the food being great, Roger set the tone for our visit. He made our night special. Thank you! read more

Food was honestly okay. Middle of the road. Service was extremely slow. I left 1hr 15min for dinner before our event. Burger and a steak. Ended up running to our event. read more

Came in for a couple drinks and an appetizer before our dinner at another restaurant. I wish we would have had dinner here because the place we went to after was not as good. The beer selection I believe is local as I hadn't heard of some they had on draught. However they do have your normal beers. We tried the filet mignon appetizer. It was excellent. The filet was one of the best I've ever had. It also had blue cheese and a tator tot to go on a stick. I highly recommend this. Next time we go to Hartford, we will be back. read more

Bartender and food are delish. Great appetizers. Drinks are awesome. Atmosphere is upbeat and vibe.

The service was excellent and the atmosphere is posh. The food itself, while fresh and reasonably priced, was bland. Given the high rating we were expecting more. read more

Trumbull Kitchen is an extraordinarily dining experience from the food to the service and atmosphere. And their Amie & Stephanie--- taste of Hartford read more

Other than the service was slow. Everything we ate was delicious. If you eat meat you have to start with the filet mignon truffle tater tot app served on a bamboo skewer. Melts in your mouth.A well thought out combination of flavors. Also the pork belly nicely charred on the outside and moist on the inside with a crispy potato served over a spicy sauce. I had the shrimp and avocado salad. Peppered shrimp, Lots of avocado. served over a hefty portion of greens. Lightly dressed. Husband had crispy chicken sandwich with a homemade sauce served with fries. Waiters recommendation and did not disappoint. Little one had the kids burger served in a cafeteria style plate with FF, ketchup, salad , grapes and 2 biscotti. Large juicy burger. She ate everything !!! Other dd had herb cured chicken. Seasoned beautifully with fresh veges and mashed potato. Tasted like a gourmet twist on thanksgiving hold the turkey add the juicy chicken instead. The entire family was pleased and Ravi g about all of the meals. Make reservation, fills up fast! read more

Good food, very loud, tough to have an enjoyable experience with a group of 6-10. Just too loud to hear one another.

Great local place. I had a thin crust pizza, i.e. stone pie and it was really good. There doesn't seem to be many vegetarian options in general with many restaurants in downtown. The veggie pizza was one of only 2 or 3 options, the rest being salads. The pizza itself was nice with a great crust. I liked the variety of vegetable toppings. There was also live music which was a nice plus. Reasonable prices. Fast, courteous service. Nice, roomy dining area. read more

This is a solid restaurant and worth a visit. My husband and I stopped in tonight and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We tried the Cool Tart and Strawberry Gin Smash cocktails - both very good and not too sweet. For our appetizer we had the rock shrimp and sweet potato fritters. Those were really good and the nuoc cham sauce was a good compliment. My husband had the prosciutto crusted haddock. It was OK. It came with white beans and everything would have been better with a little more seasoninh. The hanger steak, on the other hand, was phenomenal! Our waitress, Melissa was really good and gave me a little cookie with a candle since it was my birthday We'll be back. read more

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Had a pork chop special. It was a thick-cut chop that was perfectly seared on the outside and moist on the inside. Nicely prepared sweet potato and broccoli rabe that was a little undercooked in my opinion. My companion had the cheeseburger and it was huge and delicious. All in all, a very good meal. Also, the hostess and server could not have been nicer. It was a great night! read more

Should be 3.5 as option. Took friends Friday night 1/21 for what we hoped was awesome dinner (based on our previous experiences at Trumball Kitchen). It has always been consistent and decent other slow service here and there. It was not very busy for our 7:45 PM reservation for 4. We ordered drinks and apps all were good. All 4 of us ordered the same dish - Hanger Steak because we had recommended it. Each of us ordered as Medium - none of them came out as medium most were closer to well done. Mine was at least tender but friends were not impressed. We are not the folks that will send dishes back for corrective measures for various reasons. It was disappointing and hope this was a single bad event read more

Great service, great food, excellent mocktails. Super cool vibe. Spinach artichoke dip is a must

Fantastic food, excellent atmosphere and wonderful staff! Highly recommend carrot cake waffle dessert.

Dining in was great! The place is clean and open. I got the smoked wings and the summer veggie salad with grilled shrimp. The food was really good. Low carb people can surely get by here, too! Thanks, Melissa, for being kind and prompt. You rock. read more

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

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Amazing food from pizzas to birria tacos, there apple cider old fashion is to die for

Hosted a business dinner for 10 and the staff got EVERYTHING right! Attentive service, phenomenal food and no one rushed us. Another hit for the Max Restaurant Group. read more