The Hawthorne Inn is a restaurant offering a variety of dining experience options. Menus are available for Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner, with prime rib being a favorite - in 2008, Connecticut Magazine's 2008 Readers' Choice Restaurant Awards presented the restaurant with an award for the Best Prime Rib Statewide. A happy hours of half-priced drinks and appetizers is offered on weekdays. Private parties may also be hosted in the banquet room The Hawthorne Inn, seating up to 250 guests and ideal for large groups or weddings.