Restaurants in Roxbury, Connecticut

Roxbury is located in western Connecticut and offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of activities. Hikers can enjoy Mine Hill, which offers over 4 miles of wooded pathways through dense woodlands, river banks, and rocky terrain. In addition, kayakers and fishers can enjoy Shepaug River, which runs through Roxbury. If you're planning a day of adventure in Roxbury, be sure to re-energize with a meal from one of the local restaurants, located in downtown Roxbury or 6 miles west in neighboring Woodbury.

Mamie's Restaurant

Nature enthusiasts seeking a quick, satisfying lunch or a sandwich to take on the trails should visit Mamie's Restaurant, located in downtown Roxbury. This restaurant is open year-round, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Specialties include fried eggs with bacon, homemade hash browns, blueberry pancakes, chocolate cake, and a black forest ham and brie sandwich. Vegetarian dishes, including fried green tomatoes, 7-grain toast, root vegetable hash, and house-made granola is also available. The eggs used at Mamie's Restaurant are free-range and farm-fresh, and the maple syrup is made by local sugaries. The atmosphere is casual, with indoor seating beside the kitchen and outdoor seating on picnic benches during seasonal months. This is the perfect restaurant for a quick breakfast before hitting the trails, or a late lunch after a long day's hike.

Mamie's Restaurant
162 Baker Rd.
Roxbury, CT 06783
(860) 210-0618
mamiesrestaurant.com

John's Cafe

Nature enthusiasts who plan to hike Mine Hill should end their day with a meal at John's Cafe, located just 5 miles away from the mountain in downtown Woodbury. This restaurant specializes in new-American cuisine, including pan-fried lamb chops, homemade ricotta gnocchi with meatballs, linguini with Gulf shrimp, and a 10 oz. grilled strip steak with roasted potatoes. The restaurant also offers a wine menu, and the atmosphere is elegant casual, with low lighting and a business casual dress code.

John's Cafe
693 Main St. S.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-0188
johnscafe.com/

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse

Diners seeking fresh seafood or steaks after a long hike up Mine Hill should be sure to visit Carmen Anthony Fishhouse, located just 5 miles away in Woodbury, Connecticut. This contemporary American restaurant has a casual elegant environment, with low lighting, soft music, and small, intimate tables. It is an ideal date spot, however it can also accommodate groups of up to 40 people. The dress code is casual dressy, and meals are moderately priced. Carmen Anthony Fishhouse serves a variety of specialties, including a 10 oz. rib-eye steak and potato encrusted crab cakes. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine menu. Outdoor dining is available in seasonal months, and the restaurant offers a happy hour. Reservations are recommended, and can be made by phone.

Carmen Anthony Fishhouse
757 Main Street South
Woodbury, CT 06704
(203) 266-0011
carmenanthony.com

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Berkshire Hiking: Mine Hill

Article Written By Amy Butcher

Amy Butcher is a current graduate student at the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. Butcher has been writing professionally for eight years and her work has appeared in "The Claremont Review," "The Bullet," "The Mercury" and "Positive Teen." She received her B.A. in English and creative writing from Gettysburg College and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta.

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