Restaurants in Waterbury

Owners Aura Showah and Douglas Waterbury attribute the success of Widow Brown's Cafe, which has been in business for more than 35 years, to culinary consistency, a family-friendly ambiance, and an eclectic menu that has earned the eatery a feature in the News-Times. While two-handing a burger or steaming sandwich, patrons can peruse the chalkboard around the fully stocked bar for a list of weekly events, such as trivia, karaoke, and raucous tax-preparation luaus. Wooden wall panels glow in the light of wall-mounted TVs as forks venture south for American comfort fare or globetrot with Asian-, Irish-, and Italian-inspired dishes. As frozen drinks or draft beers chill boothside, diners can bust billiards at one of the café's pool tables or surf the café's free WiFi for instructional videos on how to correctly execute robot dance moves.

A mosaic floor tile and brass wall sconces lend Barnum Publick House turn-of-the-century flair, but it’s the stamped tin ceiling that truly transports patrons to the early 1900s. Locally grown vegetables add their flavor to the menu of elevated pub fare, which includes sandwiches such as adult grilled cheese filled with brie and provolone, all-ages appropriate fish 'n' chips, and short-rib stroganoff. On Sundays, diners choose from inventive brunch options including banana-stuffed French toast and eggnog-infused pancakes. Fresh fruit enhances artisanal spirits in specialty cocktails, alongside herbs personally muddled by the Jolly Green Giant.

Hanging lanterns cast a crimson glow as paintings of poppies add a dash of color to the walls of Reiki Sushi & Asian Bistro. Within these characteristic confines, deft chefs prepare fresh fish in the guise of more than 59 varieties of sushi rolls with flavorful vegetables and a selection of sashimi served fresh daily including, live scallop, blue fin toro, and sea urchin. For patrons who prefer cooked fare or are feeling emotional about a former pet eel, Reiki Sushi & Asian Bistro also serves hot meals from throughout the region, including chicken teriyaki, vegetable tempura, and pad thai, along with fusion finds such as blackened tuna tacos.