Litchfield County is home to a wide-array charming restaurants that serve inventive dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The choices range from fine dining, country chic to casual taverns and family restaurants. Whatever you are in the mood for, we can point you in the direction to satisfy your wishes. There Is no shortage of excellent dining experiences in every setting imaginable. Many offer both outside seating with lovely vistas as well as cozy fireside settings indoors. Some of our favorites are listed below:
Restaurants
- Bull’s Bridge Inn – A favorite with the locals, this restaurant has unpretentious and delicious food. The generous portions will leave you satisfied and often you will be just as happy with the tavern chats that just naturally happen.
- Fife ‘n Drum – Having been around for fifty years, this is Kent’s “flagship” restaurant. Its ample menu includes something for everyone. Live piano music on Saturday nights is the cherry on top.
- Kingsley Tavern – We’ve never had anything but an outstanding meal here making Kingsley one of our personal favorites. A small standard menu but the daily specials add to the selection. Fresh ingredients, great taste and friendly service make for a wonderful experience.
- Le Gamin – If you love French food, this is the place for you. Authentic French cuisine in a casual setting and in the true spirit of true European dining, pets are welcomed to join their humans while dining.
- Ore Hill & Swyft – Country chic is the only way to describe this beautiful spot. Great cocktails, farm-to-table creative meals and professional service make you wonder if you ever left Manhattan.
- The Villager Restaurant – This is a perfect spot for a hot breakfast or lunch. However, if you happen to be visiting on a Tuesday, you are in for a real treat as it is the only night the Villager serves dinner. The owners hail from Mexico and serve authentic Mexican cuisine on Tuesdays only. Bring your own adult beverage, wear loose pants and enjoy the evening.
Quick Bites
There are many places around and about town where you can sit and chat over a cup of coffee and a muffin, enjoy an alfresco lunch or grab provisions for a picnic at Kent Falls State Park. You can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants listed below.
Photo: Fife ‘n Drum website