My party of 4 shared 7 apps and had a couple of drinks each, and everything was fantastic. We *really* enjoyed the filet and tater tot app that was simply breathtaking. The dumplings and fondue were great, and the wings were a great blend of spicy and crispy. The drinks were well-made (something I find more and more rare) and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. read more

I've been here for happy hour a handful of times, tonight included, and they have awesome happy hour tapas menu (which has always been a priority of mine since studying abroad in Spain). You can't beat the prices- $1.99 to $4.99 (and $4.99 has been the exception, not the norm), and there's such a creative variety of small bites that you just want to try everything (and can, since it's so affordable to do so)! I want to say the menu changes weekly (but don't quote me on that), and they have one happy hour specialty cocktail for $5 (cocktails are generally in the $9 to $12 range), $5 glasses of red and white wine (happy hour selection), and $4 happy hour beer. The $5 cocktail can be hit or miss- I'm not a fan of grape flavored vodka so I wasn't fond of that one the first time I came here, but I've liked them otherwise, and that's such a good deal. Tonight was the "Irish Storm" (Jameson and ginger beer)- loved it. For small plates, I got the Patata Taco (a soft tortilla filled with potatoes, lime chipotle vinaigrette, jicama, sliced avocado, and lettuce) and the Carmelized Pork Belly with Cider Jam. The Patata Taco was pleasantly unique, and yet such a comfort food at the same time because of the potatoes- warm and satisfyingly full of flavor. Wish I had gotten two- it looked big when it arrived but it was by no means overstuffed (and that's fine- it was still more than worth the $1.99 cost). The Carmelized Pork Belly was so tenderly cooked and delicious and paired splendidly with the Cider Jam. I wish I'd've had more time to stick around and try more- they had a St. Patty's Day special that sounded intriguing ("Irish" Spring Roll- corned beef, potato, and Thousand Island dip), but I had to run out to catch a forum at the Bushnell. But I'm not too concerned with missing out- they always have such good options and I suppose I can't possibly try everything... Currently, the happy hour menu is available from 4 to 7 Monday through Friday, 10 to 11 Monday through Wednesday, and 11 to 12 Thursday and Friday (PM, in case that's not intuitive). The bar was VERY crowded and usually is, I had to stand for a while but luckily snagged a chair right before my taco came (not sure how I would have eaten that standing up). There are parking lots close by, as well as a couple of parking garages, but I'd recommend the metered parking along the street if you can get it- much less expensive. They'll validate parking for the garages but it's not for the full amount. This has mostly been about happy hour. I will say the most recent time I came for dinner during Taste of Hartford in January, we made an Open Table reservation for 6PM, our party of 4 were all present by 5:45, and our table wasn't available until 6:45. Now, I'll be honest- I had a few happy hour drinks at the bar and I was completely engrossed in enjoying the company of my three friends, so I could have cared less, but my friends weren't all that thrilled and I'm not sure how something like that happens. However, the staff were so apologetic and ended up buying us a round of drinks while we were waiting, so I personally felt like they more than made up for it. I'm so happy I work in Hartford. This is definitely among my top choices of places to come after work. read more

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Such a great find! In Hartford for work and Trumbell Kitchen was a recommendation from the hotel (and, Trumbull is a street in Detroit, so it seemed meant to be!). They have a good selection of wine and drinks and the waitress was fantastic - with welcomed suggestions and just as an all around great server. We had a few appetizers - the octopus and the cheese/bacon fondue. Both were great choices. Between the other three women I was with and myself our entrees included the hanger steak, scallops, meatloaf and stone pie (aka pizza). We all made great choices - and I know because I tried every one. :) The scallops were well-prepared with a great sauce; came with roasted cauliflower, which were amazing. I also had a good share of the meatloaf, which I would highly recommend - combined with the mashed potatoes: yum! So, not your run of the mill menu, but something for everyone! read more

I went here the other night with my brother for Happy Hour and loved it! The ambiance is great (sort of business professional for a weekday after work) and I would say by 5:30 pm the bar was starting to fill up. We sat at one of the high tops that can be shared if the place is really jamming, but we did not feel too crowded or close to any other parties, which was perfect. The appetizers during Happy Hour are flavorful and proportionate for their price. We especially enjoyed the duck confit arancini and the sea scallop tacos. They also had Happy Hour drinks for $5 each. They had one cocktail (a vodka/ginger combination which was so refreshing), two wines and two beers. We ended with a shared appetizer from the regular menu which I would highly recommend! It was a steak with tater tots on top and in a truffle cheese sauce. It was so delicious, I actually wanted to lick the sauce off of the plate. GET THIS! The only reason I am giving this four stars instead of five is because of parking. It is confusing as to where you can street park and until when. I had paid for parking until 6:20 pm but apparently the Valet started at 5 pm? The valet told me he was being nice by not letting anyone tow my car, I explained I was nice by paying money to eat and drink at their restaurant. Once he knew I was eating at Trumbull Kitchen, his tone changed and he did not give me as tough of a time about where I was parked. read more

Great job by the bartender he was there for everything we needed and fun to talk to. My girl friend and I went on Friday for early happy hour. The only reason it did not get four stars is there was something off about the feeling. I realize it is classified as fine dining, however, the mood at the bar and the lack of music left me to be a one and done. We both agreed on this and tried Parron and Pina for food instead. read more

This is the second time I've been to East Hartford, and the second time at TK. We thought about going somewhere else, but our experience last year was so good we decided to try again. This time was even better! My friend had scallops and I had the short ribs (recommended by Roger, our incredible waiter). Both dishes were incredible. The short ribs will go down as one of the best meals I've ever eaten in my life (and I'm over 50 :) Both were perfectly cooked, the flavors were divine and the portions were perfect. If I have any cautions it was that the watermelon margarita was much smaller and much less sweet than I expected, and the key lime cheesecake, though still good, was tart rather than sweet, again unexpected. It was noisy and crowded inside (at around 5:30 PM on a Wednesday) but we sat outside which was lovely. We were seated immediately although we didn't have a reservation, and service was great. Can't wait to go back again next year! read more

Good food and drinks in an unassuming environment. Especially recommend curry noodles and ceviche. read more

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

I've been here couple few times. The food and service are good. For appetizer we had the duck leg and the grilled hanger steak, both were so good especially the duck leg, it was perfectly cooked. read more

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Food and drinks were good, as was the service. Only negative thing I can say is we tried to pay with a $100 visa gift card and it wouldn't work. They had to run it multiple times in $5 increments. read more

I absolutely love this place! The staff is very sweet, and the food is amazing. I came here last night before going to see a show at the bushnell and of course my family and I were running late! We got there at 6:20, ordered by 6:25 and received our food by 6:45 and ate in plenty of time to leave by 7:05 for the show. We ordered the seared sea scallops ( absolutely delicious), the salmon dish (very fresh taste to it), the seafood pad thai ( my parents loved it), the corkscrew pasta with alfredo sauce (best sauce I've ever tried) and the mixed sushi dish (volcano, salmon and shrimp and tuna sushi, all very good). Our waiter was Austin, and he was super! He kept checking on us and was an excellent waiter! Very fast service. As soon as we said we were running late they catered to all our needs. I'm sure this place would have been even better if we could have stayed longer. Btw, when I called to make reservations for the Thursday night, they told me it was absolutely child friendly. Well, it kinda is and kinda isnt. The front part of the restaurant is a really nice bar, very loud but everyone seemed to be enjoying their selves very much. At first I was upset because obviously I don't want my little brother in that environment, however the dining room in the back was perfect. Quiet and calm and you still felt apart of the whole restaurant. Good times for sure. Oh, and the pricings were reasonable. read more

Eat here! They offer an unique menu with delicious food. We had steak that was tender and delicious served with sauce that complemented the meal, sea food pad thia that had balance of flavor, pork shank that was tender and large. Wait staff that paid attention to the table and kept checking in. read more

Dinner menu had more to be desired in terms of variety, although the salmon was nicely seared and fresh. Lunch on the other hand has a variety of great burger options. First credit card roulette experience and missed the tab! read more

Good location but underwhelming food and service. I went here with my family before an event at the big coliseum nearby. I actually went here because it was rated #2 in that area in yelp. Our server was very off putting. He is one of those guys that you can tell isn't being deliberately rude... Just not someone that should be a server for a living. Awkward, cold and aloof. He wasn't around much, and when he was it was always rushed/uninterested. He treated the table next to us the same. At this price point, I think we all expect a decent server. We ordered one of the pizzas, which are on the menu as 'stone pies'. Ours was very, very greasy. I don't know how they managed to make it that greasy... Maybe the cheese choice? Either way, it wasn't very good. Terrible indigestion the rest of the day from how greasy it was! I would not go back here in similar circumstances. We would have been just as well off going to one of the local pubs or sandwich shops for much less. read more

The food was entirely adequate. I had the scallops ravioli. The seafood was cooked ok, but the dish didn't really cohere. The worst, however, was the service. Our server was obviously cut before we were finished bc he handed us our check before we even asked for it and rushed us as we finished our drinks. We would've liked to stay for another drink--even if we had to move to the bar!--but we felt totally rushed out of the place. This was the worst hospitality I've experienced in years. read more

Best spot in Hartford! The food and atmosphere are fantastic and the staff are great. I make sure to stop in every time I am in town. read more

Stopped in after the thanksgiving holiday to have some dinner. It was as dead as could be on the post thanksgiving Sunday. The waiter was very kind and attentive. My guest and I decided to just order some appetizers for dinner and eat light. We ordered short rib tacos, crab and avocado, and sloppy joes made with bolognese sauce. All the appetizers were very well made and were plated nicely. read more

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

Way over priced for what you get for food! 7 oz of hanger steak for $30? Very small portion of fish for $30? Not impressed and manager was not helpful at all! read more

A great dining experience. Steak was great. Great craft beer selection....and a beer menu on the table, which is key. Super service, attentive and quick. All around exellent. Price: 1 meal, 2 apps and 4 drinks.... $100 tip included. Worth it. read more

One of my favorite places in Hartford. Always great food and service. Tonight I had the pork shank with brussel sprouts... Delicious. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Pork shank with brussel sprouts. - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Very unique menu with a variety of options. Main meals better than appetizers. Ordered duck pasta special and shrimp Cobb salad, both delicious. Bread with speciality sweet potato butter was great! Would recommend to anyone in town looking for a relaxed, reasonably priced place to eat. read more

Were drawn in for the Taste of Hartford: For $20 you get three courses, it happens a few times a year. I was with three other diners. We were seated right away on a busy Friday night, we had reservations and it was nice to not have to "wait a few minutes." The interior is well done although a tad bit too dark. Our server came over quickly and was quick to fill our drink orders and bring bread. When it was time to order our meals she automatically asked us what we wanted off of the discounted menu, as to imply we were only there for the specials. After we ordered rounds of alcohol I found this to be very pretentious and called her out in a nice way. I was torn between ordering off of the discounted menu and the regular menu and I decided to fulfill her assumption at that point because I was taken aback. Following that little escapade the service was excellent. We started with an app of fried calamari (off of the regular menu), it was decent. It was fairly priced but bland and not a generous portion. I did enjoy the fact it was not greasy, which I have found hard to come by recently. For our first course our table was split between a gumbo over white rice and a roasted brussel sprout salad. Everyone agreed the gumbo tasted like it came out of a Cambell's can. It was okay, but not worth ordering again. The brussel sprout salad, on the other hand, was excellent. The sprouts were chiffoned and tossed in an excellent dressing. Everyone wished that ordered it instead of the gumbo. For the main course half of the table ordered a chicken dish and half ordered a salmon. The chicken was bland and cold. The sauce lacked flavor and no one cared for it. The salmon was good; I don't normally care for salmon but enjoyed the bite I sampled. The portions were small but it was to be expected for the price. For dessert we all ordered apple pie with vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was of average quality the apples were awful. They tasted just like canned apples which some people might use for a pie, over saturated in cinnamon and nutmeg - I would be surprised if the apples were fresh. I heard many good things about TK and was expecting big things - I have had good meals at other MAX restaurants including Oyster bar, Downtown and Mia - I was thoroughly disappointed with the food. The prices are highway robbery for Hartford and the food quality is substandard. I normally always give a restaurant a second try if I'm not satisfied the first time, but I don't think I'll be giving TK that courtesy in the future with so many better restaurants in the area. One last note: someone at my table suggested that "maybe the food is not as good since we ordered off the discount menu." My reply to that is, it should not matter what you order, everything should be prepared to the same quality. If it is the case that the restaurant is putting out inferior food for a discount menu, than it should not offer it in the first place. read more

This place is amazing. The service is excellent an the atmosphere is great. It's a hip upscale environment with dim mood lighting. The restaurant is very spacious and the tables are good sized. The real winner here is the food. Every single thing on the menu will surprise your taste buds with pure delight. From the "shrimp and sweet potato fritters" to the "pad Thai" and "fish tacos" they're all delicious. The drinks are awesome too and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong with this dining experience. It's a must on your list of places to eat. There's also ample parking on the street with 2 hour meters or free after hours, as well as valet underground parking for $10. That's a bargain since I'm used to paying $30-$50 for parking in manhattan. read more

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While our waiter was great and friendly, the speed of service was terrible. It took forever to get any kind of food. As part of restaurant week, Then later the gulf shrimp was pretty bad, almost no flavor for an appetizer. The main course as part of restaurant week the Cod......wow.... it was watery.... it didn't taste like anything at all, and to add insult to injury the sauce had zero flavor either. And it took 40 minutes to get to the table.... I end up telling them to take it back and just share my coworkers meal (he ordered a pizza)... After being in the restaurant for almost 2 hours due to slow service, we were pretty disappointed. They need to do better. Really. Ambiance is nice. About the only good thing. read more

the food is good even great. We had a beet salad (Beets were a bit tasteless) and Cesar salad, cheese fondu (was ok), steaks (delicious) and a hamburger (good). While food was up to high standards their service leaves much to be desired. The hosts were simply nasty, our waiter was in a rush and too busy to pay attention to our table- forgot our drinks, some of our food, even menus and utensils. I will not go back there, there are a lot of other places with great food and pleasant service that make you feel welcomed, unlike this place. read more

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

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Good God, the salmon I had here was one of the flakiest and most succulent pieces of my life. It was paired with fingerling potatoes (my favorite) and a celeriac puree. In my opinion celeriac is gross if not done right - I'm happy to say that it had a nice buttery flavor. The server was delightful - she accommodated my indecisive mother and my food allergies like it was a breeze. The cocktail my mother ordered was too sweet, so she brought back a modified version. My mom said that the cookie was good, too. I definitely could tell that this place was a pared-down and more affordable sister restaurant to Max Downtown. It's still a place to get a good meal with a classy vibe. read more

Often, finding a quality spot for dinner is a chore, even with the help of Yelp. This day, i simply stumbled upon it. Walking from the Bushnell Performing Arts Center to my hotel post matinee, i came across the Trumbull Kitchen and its was simply brilliant! The atmosphere was fancy yet not formal (casual dress is fine) and the menu one of the most unique and eclectic I've seen in years. The service was attentive but not intrusive, and the flavors intoxicating and memorable. I can not wait for the next time work finds me in Hartford, and i get to revisit. If it would only always be this way! Bravo! read more

Nice, cool spot in downtown Hartford for drinks & dinner! I had a very good cocktail with cardamom in it! So good! The beet salad was more beets than salad, and tasty. & we scarfed down a bunch of appetizers too. read more

Max's Trumbull Kitchen - Nice spot in Hartford! - New American Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I went to Trumbull Kitchen pretty often this summer for happy hour. I liked how the menu changed every month and the food was so cheap. This allowed me to try everything on the happy hour menu. I highly recommend the Tropical Sangria, one of their most popular drinks. The restaurant seems to always be packed no matter what time I go, yet I never had to wait for a table. There's an outdoor seating area that's so comfy and relaxing. I wouldn't sit out there at night though because it can get pretty windy. The waiters here have always been really nice and patient. read more

Although it's very busy and very loud, I give this restaurant high marks for extremely friendly staff and excellent food. It's not easy eating out gluten free, but they have a great GF menu. Menu accommodations are no problem and my ten year old likes it there too. read more

Trumbull Kitchen is a wonderful restaurant. We had six people in our group and had no trouble getting a reservation. The service was very good and the food was wonderful. They also have a full bar. My lamb chops were prepared very well and the sides were very good. My wife had a shrimp dish and a salad and loved it. Everyone in our group was happy with their order. I recommend Trumbull Kitchen. read more

After a night of drinking with a friend, this was definitely the place to go to late at night. The place was lively and the staff was extremely friendly. The food was good, the dish that definitely stands out is the Truffled Pommes Frites. Don't miss out on it! read more

The wait was awful. Waited for an hour during lunch time. The food was not that great either. Won't go back again.

Trumbull Kitchen did not disappoint! My first time to Hartford, in town for the NCAA games. We did not have a reservation, but a very kind manager, David Mascolo, suggested we stay and enjoy open seating in the bar. The place was hopping! Service was excellent. We enjoyed a Stone Pie and steak quesadilla! We made reservations to return for a second visit. David Mascolo welcomed us BACK! Takes a caring manager to remember customers by face 2 days apart. We enjoyed a couple of appetizers, delicious margaritas, and more friendly and attentive service. Thank you! read more

Reiterating what appears to be on the yelp site - not good for kids, and not accommodating for babies. I totally as a parent understand not every place is good for kids, I think transparency helps select places so leaving that here. 3 stars because we were met with two very rude hosts. I got snapped at for requesting a menu for a guest that had not yet arrived (I didn't realize that they bring the menu then as this is not customary in even the best of restaurants in Chicago) and was met with general rudeness. I can't comment on the food or drinks because I left with our child (refer above) and my husband stayed. We unfortunately didn't have babysitter options as we were visiting family from out of town. We won't be back, but if you don't have kids and don't mind a rude host, could be good. Our waiter himself was very nice, greeted us and tried to help accommodate. UPDATE: soon after posting this review, the manager apologized to the remaining party that was dining and comped my takeout order. That was above and beyond what I would expect as a remedy. I appreciate it and think that this restaurant cares about its customers and we may have had an anomaly initial experience. read more

In town for conference and came here with large group for dinner. Ambience was fun and service was very friendly. Food was very good. Nice selection for everyone as there something for everyone, particularly decent menu of sides. The whole party enjoyed their dishes, most popular was the salmon. There were several entrees available in half portion, which allowed for trying more things. If Iblived here, would definitely come back! read more

Great food, even better appetizers. Bought the Filet Mignon on a stick w tater tots - appetizer. It was great. Also, the Asian lettuce cups - delicious. The staff is wonderful: servers and bartenders. The hostess - I'll just say "cordial" but a little stiff. I'll be back. read more

Good service, good drinks & delicious tapas options. I'd suggest going there during happy hour. It does get packed but vibe is more fun! Service has always been good even through busy times. read more

I've been to this establishment twice now. The first visit was excellent and very accommodating for a large party. The food was great and they had an excellent selection of GF items for my family. It had a great feel to it with good music. The staff was friendly and engaging. The second visit was just as great. Grabbed food to-go and hung out and had a drink while I waited. I'm from SoCal and not sure I'll ever make to Downtown Hartford again but will definitely come again if I do! read more

I dined here last night with my boyfriend and our friend. We had the best experience. I wish I remembered my servers name because he was the absolute best. All of his recommendations were on point. The ambiance of the restaurant was comfortable. Every employee was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to without it feeling forced. The food was INCREDIBLE from start to finish. Our server even helped us find our way into the parking garage when the front was locked. I will be coming back SOON!! read more

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

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Usually our meal is pretty good but Not at this visit. The filet mignon appetizer was awful. The filet was little tiny pieces of filet. I think they actually forget to put the meat on the stick. The wings were burnt with no flavor. The brisket Mac and cheese was dry no creaminess at all. The brisket was fatty. The quesadilla was not even edible it was dry and there was actually nothing inside of it. No flavor on either meal. I was embarrassed since this was my recommendation for a pre holiday luncheon. The only thing that made the lunch pleasurable was Latoya our server and the ice cream sundae. Other than that it was such a waist of money. So frustrating that the food was so awful. It was a pleasure to hear from Dave at Trumbull and he personally apologized. I think they were having an off day. read more