Full Bar, Raw Bar, Sushi Bar, Patio & Wine Cellar.
85 Main was created with goal of offering fresh, quality seafood and steaks along with locally grown produce in an atmosphere one might expect to find in a “big” city. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients and cooked-to-order menu items. The offers a warm, inviting and casual dining environment. During the warmer months, the outdoor patio is open for dining.
Wide-ranging New American cuisine from burgers to raw bar fare, plus sushi in a casual tavern. Based on 792 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
85 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
Phone: (860) 928-1660
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Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Janine P
Sorry no pictures but the picture here of the bar area is where we sat for a long late lunch. The bartender was our waiter and was very attentive without hovering The corn clam chowder was absolutely delicious! Fried scallop special was superb and reasonably priced! We really enjoyed our lunch! Also a big sushi bar!
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Serena Neslusan LMHC
Wish the lobster roll didn’t have saffron, but as usual the food, service and table outside were perfect
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Tanya
Went for dinner here while visiting from Canada. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. Our waitress was polite and friendly and the service was prompt. Fish and chips were great. The fish was nice and moist and the batter was light and crispy. Steak frites was good but a bit under seasoned, fries were delicious.
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Danielle St Onge
If it’s Sushi and a raw bar you crave, this is definitely the place for you! But is not the only thing 85 Main has to offer. Everything from an extensive list of fine spirits and classic cocktails to fabulous pasta and other carnivorous delights!
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Penny Aicardi
Loved the atmosphere of this place. There was a jazz trio playing while I was there that added to the ambience. I went for lunch after a five mile walk and was not disappointed. I ordered a burger… my friend got a salad with crab cake. Very delicious! Service was excellent. Will definitely go back again.
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L.M. Brozsek
Great atmosphere and the service was prompt and excellent. We were in a large group and had no issues with service. The food was good quality but I felt like everything was very underseasoned. I understand they don’t want to go overboard but I was pretty sure my steak had no salt on it. Similar comments were made from the rest of the group. For the price, I expect things to be better seasoned.
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Valerie Wesson
We were definitely not impressed with the meal. It seems like they spent more time on presentation than taste. My meal was super salty and the broccoli was practically raw. I enjoyed the potatoes… His steak was rare, not medium. Waitress was not attentive. We will go somewhere else next time!
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Tamantha Lee
I have been here multiple times with a positive experience. If I were to base my review on my most recent visit alone, it would be a 3 at best. My party and I were disappointed in our visit. They were pretty busy so some things were understandable to a point. We were greeted and seated in a timely fashion and then the service slipped downhill from there. We only received one drink menu for a table of four and normally they have a specials menu, we did not get one at all. Our server came to take the order and before we finished ordering she began an interaction with another patron and walked away, she did not return until that portion of our order came out. While waiting an extended time to order our main dish we observed, by distraction rather than desire to observe, she was continually socializing in a rather loud tone with other employees or patrons about personal matters. Aside from that the manner in which the food was served felt more like we were sitting in a diner. Rather than walking around the table to place plates in front of the person they were passed over top of each other inches away from someone else’s face. Aside from the subpar service the quality of the food was less than I have come to expect here as well. One of our appetizers was overcooked, one of the dishes had requested sauce on the side and the sauce was completely unacceptable, it should not have been served. We will likely dine here again in hopes that this experience was a one off and does not become a trend.
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Josh Paille
This is our main go to! *Pun intended*
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Ian Pineiro-Dakers
I went here the other Sunday with some friends and honestly, it will be my last time visiting. When we entered the restaurant we were seated promptly but had to wait a while for our drinks in a fairly empty restaurant. The waitress had to come back to confirm our drink order because she had forgotten what we ordered. When we ordered I specified that I would like one of our orders to go. When our meals did arrive I enjoyed my sushi while one of my friends said his burger was not good. When the waitress stopped by my friend explained that his burger was inedible. She then said “Yes I have heard that before” and offered him a free dessert as compensation. When the bill arrived the dish I was supposed to take home was not listed. I then asked the waitress why my meal to-go wasn’t on the bill? She then said she forgot to add it to the bill. After the service, I was provided, and having my friend leave hungry will not be returning.
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