One of the area's best restaurants, Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues has barbecue, catfish, grits, fried chicken and plenty of other Southern favorites, all accompanied by live music. Open for lunch and dinner, this is one of the most popular eateries in the downtown area and a great place to "Pig-Out" (a dinner special that includes ribs, pulled pork and Andouille sausage). Be sure to get here early because it gets busy on weekends and game days!

Tequilas, tacos and tostadas are just a few items that comprise an appetizing Mexican food dinner here at Agave. Add the fact that waiters make your guacamole at the table, and it becomes one of the bests spots to try in Hartford's downtown district. It's located on the corner of Allyn and Ann Uccello Streets, right across the way from the XL Center, which makes it ultra-convenient before or after events.

Head to Elmo's Dockside if you are craving for some delectable seafood preparations. Committed to serve the best, this restaurant is known for using only the fresh and fine quality ingredients into its making. The extensive menu features Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce, Crab Cakes, Lobster Bisque which are the popular favorites now. Besides seafood, the restaurant also offers steak preparations that are absolutely delicious. The scrumptious menu is followed by an extensive list of beverages to accompany your meal. The interiors are cozy with a centrally located bar and HDTVs complemented with their warm hospitality which assures a pleasant experience while dining here.