Dining at Connecticut's Vineyards

This casual, French-inspired bistro offers a memorable dining experience, with a menu of French and American dishes made with seasonal ingredients locally sourced from Connecticut farms. The space is intimate with vineyard views, but be sure to make reservations.

Just down the road from the Hopkins Vineyard and overlooking scenic Lake Waramaug, the Hopkins Inn features an award-winning restaurant specializing in Austrian cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine cellar. 

The Fireside Tavern at Sharpe Hill Vineyards, available by reservation only, offers a wine & food experience. Their Creole Shrimp entrée was even included as one of Connecticut Magazine’s “Fifty Dishes to Try Before You Die.”

The family owners of popular Gouveia Vineyards have opened this restaurant just a short drive from the vineyards. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro serves Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as specialties including tapas and paella, in the lovingly restored 1899 town library building.

Looking for a unique winery dining experience? At Jones Winery, their Harvest Kitchen Farm-to-Table Cooking Studio offers popular “Sip & Savor” cooking classes where you can learn to pair different types of food with wine.