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    Beet Salad
    Jim R.

    Heard about the rooftop bar from some friends and then saw it on IG so we gave it try. While having a cocktail we decided to look at the restaurant menu and decided to try it for dinner. The service was prompt, efficient, and friendly. The food was well cooked and delicious. I had the pork chop Milanese which can sometimes be too thin and dried out. This was very moist. Deserts were fantastic. We will be back.

    Tricia B.

    It's onlg four stars because the elevator broke. They apparently had it fixed that day, and then it broke again! It could be a ghost, IMHO, but humans made a second story restaurant take almost three flights. It was definitely doable, just an unhappy surprise. The parking is behind the building in a public lot, and most of the parking directly behind the Abner has been reserved for USPS. There are signs. The Courtroom itself is very pretty with at least two large restrooms. it doesn't say Courtroom as much as maybe law office decoration wise. There are many little tables in the waiting area and dining room, although each area does have a fireplace as well. The food was fantastic. The Abner Salad has local Arethusa cheese! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sides were so good they could have been meals on their own. Dessert also great as a deconstructed s'mores cheesecake,, although it was supposed to be raspberry themed and showed up with strawberry! (Honestly, I didn't notice until someone else pointed it out later)

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    Greg G.

    A Christmas tradition for us is "shopping" in Litchfield. Our favorite clothier, Braeval, is around the corner from this wonderful little spot! We sat at the bar for some drinks and their version of a shepherds pie. Our bartender Dolly was sparkling and fun. The night was great. The food was too. Next time we will have to dine fully or try out the rooftop bar! Great new spot in the old courthouse!

    Dining at The Courtroom was a great experience. The ambiance, food, drinks, and service were all 10/10. Since we were a fairly decent-sized party, we were able to try a variety of dishes from the menu, including the sea bass, steak frites, half chicken, pesto pasta, and spaghetti Bolognese. There wasn't a bad dish in the bunch! Service was attentive, and the cocktails and mocktails were absolutely delicious. While it would've been nice to see more original elements from the old courthouse preserved in the restaurant to enhance the historic feel, both the Abner Hotel and the restaurant are tastefully decorated. We won't hesitate to return!

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    Lisa K.

    We came here for the first time for a Valentine's Day dinner and had a lovely meal. It was pretty busy, I wouldn't say the service was especially fast, but our waiter was great and the food was very yummy. I loved the overall design and aesthetic, and that you could still very much tell what this building was prior to its new life. They had a jazz band playing in the corner for the holiday which was a lovely touch as well

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    Ate at the bar, dinner was fantastic. Very friendly servers. Can't wait to go back! Try the cottage pie!

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    Clubhouse Provisions - General Tso's Brussel Sprouts

    Clubhouse Provisions

    4.2(30 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    ORIGIN: Clubhouse Provisions opened in Fall 2022 as part of…read morean effort to revamp visitors' experience. (Thanks to Bill S., Litchfield-based CT Yelp Elite, for bringing the restaurant to mind through his informative review.) The revitalization effort was initiated by a couple -- Jill Farrarotti and Jonathan Philips. Farrarotti's family owned the site since 1955 and Philips has professional food service experience. LOCATION: The restaurant is located at the edge of Stonybrook Golf -- a nine hole public golf course set on a picturesque rural road. CONCEPT: Clubhouse Provisions serves modern American and Asian-inspired dishes in a public clubhouse setting. ATMOSPHERE: The clubhouse is modern and bright, with wraparound glass windows overlooking the golf course, cathedral ceiling, and light-colored painted wood paneled walls. SERVICE: Service is informative and friendly. FOOD: The Crispy Thai Calamari ($20) is worth a visit in itself, and is available during brunch (Sunday), lunch, and dinner service. There is a mix of baby spinach, thinly breaded, crispy Calamari, and chunks of mango and grapefruit veiled by an Asian dressing. It shares top place for best iteration of fried calamari I've experienced (the other is Rhode Island style at a RI restaurant). Pork Belly Bites ($21) makes for a good small plate to share when looking to enjoy a drink and a bite on the porch or at the bar. The Avocado Toast ($25), a popular brunch item prior to 2025 season, has been modified and in my mind has an overemphasis on vinegar flavor, delivered through balsamic drizzle and mound of pickled onions. TIPS: The restaurant is only open seasonally due to its relationship with golf course. The absence of sound-absorbing ceiling material makes the dining experience uncomfortably noisy when the dining room is full. The space is available for hosting events.

    Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.

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    Clubhouse Provisions - A look inside the kitchen

    A look inside the kitchen

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    Sage & Salt - Shrimp scampi

    Sage & Salt

    4.3(22 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    While the restaurant itself is lovely, with several dining areas offering different décor and…read moreambiance, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive (special shoutout to Dana for her bubbly energy), the food left a lot to be desired. We didn't get a chance to photograph our meals, but previous reviews accurately capture the appearance of the shrimp scampi. Here's a quick breakdown of our experience: The clam chowder was extremely thick and overly salty. After just a few bites, we couldn't finish more than about a quarter of the bowl. The shrimp scampi featured a generous portion of shrimp, but the dish was overwhelmed by an excessive amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic. I've never added tomatoes to scampi. The lobster and "truffle mushroom" ravioli was the biggest disappointment. There was no discernible mushroom flavor - truffle or otherwise. The ravioli was served in a light cream sauce but, once again, with an overwhelming amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic which was suspiciously the same chopped version on the scampi. The filling contained very little lobster, and the tomatoes (which tasted more like sun-dried tomatoes) dominated every bite. We enjoy both tomatoes and garlic, but their heavy use completely overpowered these dishes. Even more surprising, neither ingredient is highlighted in the menu description (see menu photos), making the dishes quite different from what we expected. We'd consider returning for fries and a beer in the bar area, but we wouldn't order entrees here.

    What a lovely mid-week adventure! Great parking and easy access in. Didn't explore the entire space…read morebut they do have a cozy bar room and bright modern dining area with well spaced tables. I had bumping into other guests. Looked like they also have sheltered outdoor seating. Menu is a good size with excellent selections of apps and meals of different sizes. HAD to have the Heather Martini and the poutine! Burger was perfect and so were the fries. Staff was friendly and chatty and very polite and gracious. Two thumbs up. So enjoyed my experience I forgot pics.

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    Sage & Salt - Kids grilled cheese and "fries". This is all the fries you get

    Kids grilled cheese and "fries". This is all the fries you get

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    Arethusa al tavolo - Duck dumplings

    Arethusa al tavolo

    4.4(341 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$$

    Great dining experience! Attentive server, busy but not overly noisy, and excellent food. We had…read morethe cheese plate and small size pea agnolotti to start, followed by the duck and steak dishes and each was stupendous. There was a nice variety of cocktails and mocktails. Ended the night with some raspberry ice cream and left happy!

    I really wanted to love Arethusa al Tavolo. We chose it for my wife's birthday, hoping for a…read morespecial fine-dining experience in a lovely setting. Unfortunately, the evening became a three-hour waiting game. We were seated promptly, ordered drinks and were off to a nice start. Then everything stalled. Our starters took nearly an hour, and our main courses arrived almost two hours after we sat down. We were patient at first, but eventually the relaxed pace simply became frustrating... more bread, another glass of wine and still no food. When it finally arrived, the food was delicious. The duck dumplings, onion tart, crusted lamb loin and corn agnolotti were all beautifully prepared. Michelle also did a great job on the service side, but the kitchen was painfully slow. What disappointed us most was the lack of hospitality. There was no meaningful apology, acknowledgment or real effort to make things right... and we were charged for everything. More bread and a pint of ice cream didn't address the situation. We left impressed by the food but deeply dissatisfied with the overall experience. The prices reflect a fine-dining restaurant, but the service and hospitality did not come close. At this level, excellent food isn't enough. Fine-dining prices demand a fine-dining experience... and this simply wasn't one.

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    Arethusa al tavolo - Arethusa interior and bar

    Arethusa interior and bar

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    Ordinary Joe’s - Nashville Hot Wings - THE BEST  yes, there are pickles on there.

    Ordinary Joe’s

    4.3(8 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    It is good to see an establishment doing well , we have seen so many come and go . But Joe's is…read morehere to stay! I love that we now have a location in town . I have heard great things about Ordinary Joe's especially those wings and their multiple flavor options. Our server Lindsay was and is awesome every time we have been there. We were there for the wings of course , decided to go with the smoked butter bbq which is dry rub, man these were so so so good! Tried honey medium , bomb! Of course mild is always a good go to , and the honey bbq. Allllll so very delicious!!!! Now that I know they are so close I am excited to try the other flavors. I also tried a beer called awkward hug out of kent falls , soooo good and cute art on the can ! I appreciate the staff that takes care me while I am there ! Clean facility ! See you soon!

    I may be the luckiest O Joe's fan on the planet. I live in Watertown, home of the original…read morelocation, and travel within Torrington multiple times a week for family. First visit to the O Joe's North location - understanding I/we love the original. It exceeded every possible expectation. Food is terrific - has the same standard as Watertown, but our wings were cooked even better. Fresh, hot, crispy, juicy. Definitely the best Ordinary Joe's wings we've had (and we have a lot of them, often). The food options are clearly rooted in the original concept. However, there are some more/different options here. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. I look forward to investigating further. Our server, Vanessa, earned 25 stars on her own. She was attentive, personable, yet worked quickly and accurately - manning a full bar and dining room simultaneously - while making us feel like we were the only ones in the joint. Manager/(Owner?) Paul was terrific as well. Stepped in to ensure all tables had what they needed, were clean, and everyone happy. It was truly noticeable that customer service is a priority for the team. Building is new/redone/beautiful. Similar, iconic O Joe's feel and decorating - yes, the gridiron is painted on the ceiling. Just a great space. Great vibe. Eat-off-the-floor clean. Simply can't wait to go back. And, again, I am so lucky to have proximity to both locations. **Just one note for families who may go with children or teenage boys (like me)... The service is so great, no one at the table will have an empty glass for long... that's a really positive thing. But, fair warning, soft drink refills are NOT free (nor should they be, frankly). However, with an 18 and 16 yr old in my party...those Cokes accumulate quickly.

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    The ceiling, tho!

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    Smoked butter bbq

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    Winvian Farm - Halibut

    Winvian Farm

    4.2(95 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$$

    OMG. Wow. All I can say is this was fabulous from start to finish. Ok yes you will pay for it - but…read morewow! The service was 5 star from the moment we arrived Joe was not only the valet he also answer our first few questions and really represented the farm. The location was beautiful with lush green spaces and large vegetable gardens, unique cottages (for overnight stays) we started by taking a quick walk around - glad we showed up 45 minutes fly for our reservation. We then sat in the tavern and had two well made drinks, my wife loves a good French Martini and they made an excellent one. They the called us to the upstairs dinning room and sat us by the window overlooking the path down through the open space towards the Spa. The sun was setting at the tree tops. We decided to try the 4 course dinner instead of the 3 because all the dishes sounded so good we didn't want to skip any. Anthony took care of us but there were also others making sure we had everything we needed. I added pictures for each. The bread was fresh and tasty, shrimp cocktail and a whole radish with a nice dip, the salad was great with watermelon and plums, the game bird (can't remember the name) was perfectly cooked with fresh figs, the pasta starters were fantastic one with red sauce and sausage the other with a pesto sauce with pine nuts -yum. The main was a filet mignon perfectly cooked medium rare with creamy mashed potatoes and a delicious sauce. Finally the desserts were great, 1 chocolate mousse and one cheese plate. We splurged for our 31st wedding anniversary. It's that kind of place. What a special night.

    We dined at Winvian Farm last night, and it was fabulous. Cocktails on the patio as the sun went…read moredown, followed by a delicious four-course dinner upstairs, were the perfect finale to an incredible summer in Litchfield County. We enjoyed our meal in one of the side dining rooms, which felt both cozy and bright. The staff was warm and hospitable, the pacing was perfect, and the beautifully manicured grounds added to the entire experience. It was a truly memorable evening...and a superb celebration of life.

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    Winvian Farm - Maritime cabin

    Maritime cabin

    Winvian Farm - Duck

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    Stone House Grill - Ribeye

    Stone House Grill

    4.5(27 reviews)
    38.5 mi

    We tried Stone House Grill for the first time for my birthday and had such a great experience! The…read moreservice was wonderful, and I loved the atmosphere. The lighting was warm without being harsh, and there was plenty of space between the tables, which made it feel comfortable and relaxing. I had the filet mignon, and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. We were too full for dessert, but we'll definitely be trying it next time. We'll absolutely be back!

    What a wonderful discovery! My husband and I were driving back from car shopping and we were both…read morehungry because we hadn't eaten all day, so I typed in "Steak" on Yelp and up popped Stone House Grill. I took a quick look at the ratings and the food photos and that was enough for us to set the GPS for the Stone House. Entering, we were greeted immediately and made to feel very welcome. The dining room was lively but we had a nice table and soon had water and bread, which came with a delicious sauce of some kind that had vegetables and cheese in it. It was so good they should sell jars of it! We ordered some shrimp cocktail to start (those were some giant shrimp, although it was only three and four would have been a nice even number) and then I had the rib eye for my main. It doesn't come with anything so I ordered fries on the side. That steak was outstanding! The flavor, the texture...everything was amazing. It came out on a sizzling skillet and it tasted as good as it looked. It was also so big that I took half of it home for lunch and if possible, it tasted even better the next day. I was very pleased. The fries were also exceptional and even though the serving was big, I ate them all. I couldn't help myself! Since I took half of my steak home, I decided there was room for dessert and the chocolate mousse didn't disappoint. The food was so good and the service was so warm and friendly, I definitely want to go back to Stone House Grill. If you're nearby, stop in for a meal. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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    Large group friendly/prive events/reservations recommended on weekends. Join us!

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    The Courtroom - steak - Updated September 2026

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