I was a regular there when they used to serve their calamari salad, which in my view was the best I had ever tried in my life. They made it with arugula and antipasti, and unfortunately I haven't found anything quite like it since.

I was a regular there when they used to serve their calamari salad, which in my view was the best I had ever tried in my life. They made it with arugula and antipasti, and unfortunately I haven't found anything quite like it since.
Outstanding foot. Excellent atmosphere. Active bar scene. Proceeds fund neighborhood projects. Highly recommend for business dinner, special meal and all around excellent experience.
I think Firebox is more of a 3.5 star restaurant than a 4 star, but I'll round up rather than down. In general, the food was good, including the calamari, charcuterie, black pearl salmon, and brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts are fried and taste amazing.
The s'mores and apple cobbler were OK. The chocolate cake that came with the s'mores...
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Although we had reservations on a Friday night, there was a bit of a wait. Other than that, it was a very nice evening; the menu selection was very interesting and there were several options for our daughter, who is a vegetarian. Started with the cheese plate, which was delicious. Entrees were done perfectly and the service was excellent. Would...
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Really great food, great bar, great staff. Says it all. Farm to Table restaurant in Hartford that has a social mission to improve the neighborhood its in. Its in an old industrial building that is pretty cool with exposed brick, etc. Brunch is fantastic!!!!!! They have a gay crowd that congregates on Thursday nights for happy hour.
So I arrived at the restaurant only to check the street sign again. Am I in the right place because I was in the ghetto and if I didn't know any better I would think I'm in Compton. The free parking lot was full since it is shared with neighboring restaurants and shopping so I have to park on the...
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outstanding fresh and scrumptious food!! Always great service, fun upbeat atmosphere, great way to get people into Hartford!!
On a weekend visit to Hartford a friend recommended Firebox Restaurant. It was a truly memorable meal and the service was prompt, enthusiastic and welcoming. We got there about 30 minutes before our reservation so we decided to eat in the bar. The staff gave us a great table and the bar area was busy but not too noisy. The...
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This restaurant is by far the best for the freshest, local, appetizing food in Hartford. The Firebox Restaurant is committed to bringing local foods to your table in the most delicious ways. There is valet parking, off street parking and the nicest staff! Atmosphere, conviviality, romantic, Firebox has everything and a great bar and great bar menu too.
Great dinner at Firebox! The ambience of the restaurant puts you in a relaxed frame of mind and gets you ready to enjoy a lovely dining experience.
We received a lovely greeting upon arrival. The restaurant is divided into several parts, any of which provide a great venue for dining and people watching.
The menu provides some excellent choices. The...
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