Amici Italian Grill Restaurant
280 main st, +1 860 346-0075. casual chic, classic italian food, romantic or business atmosphere. $10-20. open m-th 11am-10pm, f-sa 11am-11pm, su 11am-10pm. accepts reservations for any size party.
Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe
1960 saybrook rd, +1 860 345-2403. (http://coyoteblue.com) casual mexican fare, great margaritas served in 16oz mugs. no reservations.
Javapalooza
330 main st, +1 860 346-5282. (http://www.javapaloozacaf...) cafe and coffee house features local bands weekly. open monday-thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., closed sundays. $4-$10.
Klekolo World Coffee
181 court st across from the police station, +1 860 343-9444. very cool independent coffee shop / espresso bar. lots of odd college kids mixed with locals provides an interesting atmosphere. international coffees and based drinks. teas - black, green or herbal. open 1am, 7-days.
Tuscany Grill Restaurant
120 college st, +1 860 346-7096. (http://www.tuscany-grill.com/). open monday-thursday 11:30a.m.-10p.m., friday-saturday 11:30a.m.-11p.m., and sunday 4p.m.-10p.m. the lounge is open sunday-thursday until 1a.m. and friday-saturday until 2a.m. for drinks. call for all reservations, any group and private parties of 10-100 guests. tuscany offers fine dining and a chic atmosphere, serving italian foods.
Typhoon Restaurant
360 main st, +1 860 344-9667. thai and assorted asian foods. byob. open monday through saturday, 11a.m.-3p.m. lunch and 5p.m.-10p.m. dinner, closed sundays. $9-$15.
La Boca Mexican Restaurant
520 main st, +1 860 347-4777. (http://www.labocaonline.c...) casual restaurant and bar serving mexican foods and drinks in the cantina. $8-12. the restaurant is open su-w 4pm-9pm, th 4pm-9:30pm, f-sa 4pm-10:30pm. the cantina is open su-th 4pm-1am, f-sa 4pm-2am. double happy hour: daily 4pm-6pm, 9pm-1am.