Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Connecticut

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Connecticut? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Little Pub - Greenwich

4.8

4.8 (313)

$30 and under

American

Greenwich

About the restaurant

Great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you'll feel right at home in. A rustic neighborhood gathering place with a relentless focus on customer service, value, and fun.

Top review

CarlosVIP

Dined on 6 Jan 2025

Always perfect from cocktails, food, ambience and service. And Monday live music with Mark Zelenze is a must.

Krust

4.8

4.8 (189)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Middletown

About the restaurant

Wood Fired Pizza - Craft Beer/Cocktails - Whiskey Bar

Top review

Alex

Dined on 11 Feb 2025

Love this place! Amazing pizza, cocktails and tiramisu.

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Popular dish

Shroom

Oak and Almond

4.7

4.7 (1146)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Norwalk

About the restaurant

Oak and almond wood fuels our wood burning oven and stove. Imparting an earthy quality to many of our menu items, these hardwoods are at the heart of our restaurant's philosophy.

With cuisine inspired by the traditions & techniques of yesteryear, our philosophy is simple: provide delicious handcrafted food, created with well sourced seasonal ingredients with a focus on hearth & flame, Organic Farm to Table. We source the best artesian ingredients and prepare them simply with respect. The wine program highlights biodynamic and organic selections, which compliment the simple integrity of our menu.

An 18 foot communal table, crafted from local 100 year old oak floorboards anchors the dining room. Hand-rubbed walnut tables, industrial fixtures, and an open kitchen featuring a wood burning oven and stove provide a modern yet warm dining experience.

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Amanda

Dined 4 days ago

We have eaten here several times and it is always yummy and consistent! Obsessed with the salad special that has artichokes and jalpenos and the Short Rib with polenta entree.

da Capo - Litchfield

4.7

4.7 (360)

$30 and under

Italian

Litchfield

About the restaurant

Da Capo contemporary interpretations of Italian classics are always made to order from scratch. Our seasonal menu highlights the quality of the freshest ingredients from local farms and our New York Style thin crust pizza is already a favorite all over Litchfield County. The casual setting and inviting atmosphere created by the real tin ceilings, exposed brick, soft lighting and a taste from the past brought to you by the local historical photos makes da Capo a favorite destination for a delicious dining experience. In the summer months, relax in our outdoor patio and experience a little bit of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Da Capo brings to Connecticut a recipe found in Little Italy in the early 1900's: "Authentic New York Style Thin Crust Pizza". Almost a century later Da Capo proudly presents our famous " Old World" family recipe, along with classic family style dining.

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Jane

Dined on 22 Feb 2025

Wonderful evening to celebrate my daughter's birthday!! Trevor was fabulous as always! He made the evening special for her- and me!

Table 570 Asian Fusion Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (206)

$30 and under

Asian

Simsbury

About the restaurant

Table 570 is a modern take on Asian cuisine with an American twist. Table 570 is when cultures collide, ingredients overlap, and traditions get merged. Allow us to take you on a culinary journey, taste some of the best-crafted maki rolls and sashimi or a featured fusion entree, Smoked Peking Duck with a house blood orange chili sauce. We are focused on using the freshest ingredients backed by our best in class service. Pair your meal with over 20 Japanese sakes, craft cocktails or choose a wine from our list of top-featured vineyards. After your meal, delight your palate with our in-house made desserts.

Table 570 is a stylish and sophisticated space. The high-energy atmosphere is a great gathering place with business colleagues, friends, and family. We offer several private dining options, a semi-private communal table, and catering services.

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SarahVIP

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

Great dining experience, food and service was great

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Ridgefield

4.7

4.7 (19)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Ridgefield

About the restaurant

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant is a taste of Spain featuring an authentic tapas menu, global wine list, and live music. Tablao’s high energy fuels the block with its indoor/outdoor dining and active bar scene. Sangria, mojitos, and caipirinhas share the stage with Tablao’s extensive wine program which feature such favorite Spanish varietals as tempranillo, verdejo, albariño, and syrah. With over 30 tapas to choose from as well as traditional Spanish dishes, customers rave about the inspired land and sea menu which includes; beef empanadas with garlic aioli; cheese croquettes; hanger steak with green chimichurri; tortilla Espaňola; sautéed shrimp with garlic and guindilla peppers; classic paella, and a mixed grill of seafood or meat.

Top review

Jo AnnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It was our 1st time @ Tablao and having eaten at many a fine restaurant, this was a fabulous experience! We had a Sunday afternoon meal, so it was quiet. The wait staff informed us of the time expectation for meals ordered, which was appreciated and not often done in most restaurants. The waiter and staff were very attentive as well. The food was excellent; all 4 of us thought the same. I had the chicken scarpiello and it was unusually prepared and delicious. The paella was delicious and not overloaded with rice as sometimes happens. The lava cake and cheesecake was a wonderful finish to the meal. I would hands down recommend Tablao and look forward to going back!

The Tap Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa

4.6

4.6 (231)

$31 to $50

Continental

Hartford

About the restaurant

The Tap Room, featuring pub-style fare and quintessential bar snacks that pay homage to Northeast cuisine. We partner with local farms and other purveyors to highlight Connecticut's countryside classics. Join us any night of the week to experience a cozy dinner in one of Connecticut's hidden gems.

HOURS:
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Daily

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Craig

Dined on 30 Dec 2024

Perfect cozy spot in the winter. Fire up the fireplaces!

South Bay - Greenwich

4.6

4.6 (238)

$30 and under

Seafood

Greenwich

About the restaurant

The Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities served

Step inside South Bay and feel swept up in the serenity of a calming sea. From the warm hues of the interior to the nautical ship lap walls, South Bay provides the ultimate coastline dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean inspired, elegant and savory dishes, all created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list you'll find second to none and our craft cocktails are refreshing and delicious!

With two locations, one in bustling downtown New Haven and the other in the heart of Greenwich on "The Avenue", South Bay is the ideal meeting place for friends and family. Bon Appetit!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

Service was good considering it was Valentine’s Day. Highly recommend.

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Experience

weekly tuesday special half bottle of wine

Experience

Bottomless Sunday Brunch

Gates Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (182)

$30 and under

American

New Canaan

About the restaurant

Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because!
Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone.
Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.
Open year round, seven days a week.

Top review

Laurie

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Excellent service and delicious food. Very accommodating to our party of 9!

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