Connecticut spot boasts 1950s-style jukebox and milk shakes to evoke bygone memories & Springfield locale eases nerves with coffee shop vibe

Surf 'n' turf, pastas & pork chops top tables at pirate-themed eatery with more than 60 beers on tap & onsite microdistillery

Homemade meatloaf sandwich, hummus & tuna salad for lunch; black bean burger with jalapeño salsa & barbecue chicken sandwich at dinner

Family-owned establishment with patio follows Angus burgers and house-made chili with deep-fried Twinkies.

Chefs top char-grilled rib eye & new york strip steaks with house-made sauces at eatery that also specializes in seafood, burgers & pastas

Chefs prepare ginger-soy-glazed salmon and oven-roasted lamb in Victorian homestead amid antiques.

15 on-tap microbrews wash down burgers, chicken-parmesan grinders, nachos, and wings in nine sauces

Classic American diner fare and French-Canadian dishes such as poutine and cretons

Chefs whip up Maryland crab cakes & cheddar jalapeño poppers before pairing fresh salmon & chicken cordon bleu with potatoes & vegetables

Chefs anoint salmon with maple & mustard & pair 12-ounce sirloin with cheddar whipped potatoes in upscale eatery with views of lake