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Patty’s Restaurant

At Patty’s Restaurant, there is something for everyone, from eggs and pancakes to specially crafted benedicts. Check out the best breakfast in town! They are open 7 days a week so if you aren’t able to make breakfast, go try their lunch specials that change daily! You won’t regret it!

Patty’s Litchfield
499 Bantam Rd., Litchfield
860-567-3335

Peaches N’ Cream

You’ll find a nice choice of homemade ice cream flavors at this retro style parlor. Delicious ice cream cakes.

Peaches N’ Cream
632 Torrington Rd., Litchfield
860-496-7536

Tilden Seafood

Since there aren’t too many seafood markets in the region, make sure to get there early as selections are limited as the day goes on. The clambake bags are fun and include everything you need tied up in a bag for boiling a traditional New England-style clambake. Fresh seafood, special orders and catering. Their meat store is conveniently located next door if you are planning a surf and turf.

174 West St.
860-567-4400

The Village Restaurant

One of Litchfield’s most popular restaurants offers an array of pub food and selected Italian staples. All products and produce are from local farms, bakeries, and craft breweries.

The Village
25 West St, Litchfield
860-567-8307

West Street Grill

A Litchfield staple—West Street Grill has been credited with revitalizing the Litchfield Green after opening in 1990. Elegant vibe, impressive food and service. A modern restaurant with a cozy but sophisticated dining room, West Street has the charm of a private club but attracts a broad demographic.

West Street Grill
43 West St., Litchfield
860-567-3885

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