Best Lunch Restaurants in Manchester

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Market Grille

4.6

Exceptional(826)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manchester

Booked 15 times today

Market Grille in Manchester, Connecticut is a nice combination between an upscale eatery and a casual restaurant. You can meet your coworkers there for drinks just as easily as you could bring your child to Market Grille for their birthday. The menu is mostly modern American cuisine, but there is also an extensive wine and beer list.The four-cheese lasagna at Market Grille is very good. Two other very popular entrees here are the classic fish and chips and the stuffed domestic pork chop. If you like seafood, the raw bar here will not disappoint. Every day, fresh oysters of all varieties are offered.

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2. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Manchester

4.3

Awesome(122)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Windsor

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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3. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

4.8

Exceptional(10374)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Glastonbury

Booked 98 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.

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4. Max Downtown - Hartford

4.8

Exceptional(169)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Hartford

Booked 56 times today

Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.

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5. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(3172)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wethersfield

Booked 26 times today

At River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a multi-tiered deck will allow those who wish to dine alfresco a spectacular, panoramic view of the river and the Putnam Bridge. The views are equally sensational from the interior space where every table in the dining room and every seat in the bar enjoy the magnificence of the setting.River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar features Prime Steaks and fabulously prepared Italian food, including house-made fresh pasta, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, locally-sourced seafood, and beautifully handcrafted desserts.

6. Feng Chophouse

4.6

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 29 times today

Feng Chophouse is Downtown Hartford’s premier dining experience. Each time we set our table we invite you to join us for the refinement of fine dining and the flare of a modern casual environment. Our mission is to showcase our passion for service excellence. Whether at the bar, in the cocktail lounge, or any of our dining rooms our Team will delight in the opportunity to provide a full menu experience. We've assembled the most expertly trained Chefs both locally and abroad in order to make every dish at Feng Chophouse one worth remembering. At Feng Chophouse, we've worked tirelessly to find the perfect balance of flavors to satisfy any Guest, from the sushi novice to the most refined palate. Gather with friends and coworkers. Treat a client to lunch or dinner. Enjoy a special occasion with a special someone. However you need to use our space, you’ll find decor, amenities, & furnishings rivaling the most hospitable establishments. Eastern. Western. Downtown.

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7. Max Fish - Glastonbury

4.7

Exceptional(202)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Glastonbury

Booked 46 times today

Max Fish has been offering high-quality seafood, drinks, and service for over 15 years. Since opening in Glastonbury in 2007, we have been committed to providing exceptional guest experiences and focusing on offering fresh and sustainable seafood dishes on our menu.Our culinary team continues to innovate and offer exciting new menu additions. Whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a relaxing night out, Max Fish is the perfect spot.

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8. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford

4.5

Awesome(131)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hartford

Booked 29 times today

Contemporary, cool and inventive, it has been fashioned by legendary Connecticut restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and executive chef and partner, Chris Torla. Custom. Progressive cross-cultural dishes offer variations of familiar food from around the world. The menu features a collection of tasters, tapas, tequila as well as larger plates and entrées. A new focus on agave spirits has brought new excitement to the restaurant.

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9. The Capital Grille - Hartford

4.7

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hartford

Booked 41 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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10. Black-Eyed Sally's

4.4

Awesome(1378)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Hartford

Booked 17 times today

Come sink your teeth into our award winning Bar-b-que and Southern cooking served in an Urban Juke Joint atmosphere. Sally’s Slo-smoked Ribs, Beef Brisket, Po-Boys, Southern Fried Chicken, Blackened Catfish, Jambalaya, Louisiana Gumbo and more. The cool, funky decor emanates New Orleans charm. We are open for lunch and dinner Wednesday- Sunday. At Sally's we feed your mouth and your soul!We look forward to providing live entertainment in the near future. See you soon

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AngelaVIP
New York City •134 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was great. Food tasted yummy. Half bottle of wine on Mondays is a great deal.
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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4.8
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JohnVIP
New York City •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service were excellent. The only problem was, I had to ask the server their name. I like to address the server by name instead of saying hey, or waving to them.
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Max Downtown - HartfordPrice: Very Expensive• American• Hartford
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4.8
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DeborahVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Waitress was delightful & so welcoming!! Food was outstanding! Tasty,hot & quickly served& the drinks were great too!!
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Market GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Manchester
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4.6
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Lodewijk
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
Excellent food and quite affordable brunch menu. We had the kids in tow and while they didn't have a kids' brunch menu, my kids loved "The Wethersfield" and "The Glastonbury." My only quibble would be to maybe create a kids' brunch menu because the portions are enormous; still, the prices were so reasonable that we didn't mind paying full price even if there was a bit of leftover food. A huge hit overall - we'll definitely be back!
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River: A Waterfront Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wethersfield
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4.2
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Jessica
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Service was excellent even though we were told they were short a few servers. Food was excellent, especially the original wings. Just a few items were unavailable, but no big deal. When my daughter’s food came out with cheese (when we asked for no cheese) they were very apologetic and offered to remake it. Overall a very good experience.
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Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ManchesterPrice: Moderate• American• South Windsor
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4.3

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Market Grille

2. Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Manchester

3. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

4. Max Downtown - Hartford

5. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

6. Feng Chophouse

7. Max Fish - Glastonbury

8. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford

9. The Capital Grille - Hartford

10. Black-Eyed Sally's

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