Did Your Favorite Middlebury or Woodbury Restaurant Make the Cut?

By BARBARA HEINS and Jaimie Cura (Patch Staff)

Each January, the editors of Connecticut Magazine release their ‘Best Restaurants’ list that includes “the best of the best” in new restaurants and perennial favorites.

The magazine writes that its experts range “from veteran restaurant critics and food writers to contemporary bloggers who track the trends as well as the hottest, newest places” and “some food-savvy Connecticut Magazine editors.”

Several New Haven County and Litchfield County restaurants made the “best of“ lists. Whether it’s Mexican food, barbecue, steak, craft beers or family dining, the local restaurant scene caters to quite a lot of tastes.

Here is the complete list of area restaurants:

Best For Overall Excellence

• The Restaurant at Winvian Farm, Morris
• West Street Grill, Litchfield
• Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam
• Community Table, Washington

Best American

• West Street Grill, Litchfield
• Community Table, Washington

Best Mexican/Latin American

• Ceviche, Middlebury

Best Pub

• White Horse Country Pub, Washington
• Donahue’s, Madison

Best Craft Beer Haven

• Cask Republic, multiple locations - “The go to place for hard to find craft beer along with your everyday favorites. Knowledgeable and well-trained bar staff.”—Kevin Mardorf, CTBeer.com and BeerFests.com

Most Romantic

• Winvian, Morris

Best Desserts

• The Pantry, Washington Depot
• Community Table, Washington

Best Sushi

• Toro, Newtown
• Yokohama, New Milford

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

• Hidden Valley Eatery, Washington Depot
• Shoreline Diner, Guilford

Best Seafood

• Muse by Jonathan Cartwright, Washington

Best Hotel Dining

• Winvian, Morris

The complete list of Connecticut Magazine’s best restaurant list can be found here. Were the critics on the mark or are your favorites spots missing from the list? Join the conversation below.

Photos: Ceviche Latin Kitchen