Top 5 Restaurants That Offer A One-Of-A-Kind, Entertaining Culinary Experience in Connecticut

Friends enjoying an ice cream experience at Sugar Factory in FoxwoodsPhoto bySugar Factory

Connecticut residents love to eat out! Luckily we have more than just your standard pizzerias, coffee shops and burger joints. Here is a list of some truly unique, yet entertaining, one-of-a-kind dining experiences in Connecticut that are so much fun as well.

I will start with a place that offers a truly distinct Bavarian experience, including the heritage and traditions as well as the cuisine and that is East Side Restaurant in New Britain. ''Step inside and you will be immediately enchanted by the warm Bavarian atmosphere and friendly staff outfitted in traditional German attire. The aroma of hearty German dishes will stimulate your appetite and take you back to the essence of good old-fashioned family dining. Family owned and run since the early 1900s; we pride ourselves in a unique dining experience highlighting German culture that is entertaining.''

Next up is The Sugar Factory at Foxwoods in Ledyard (pictured above) where I guess the name says it all! If you are looking for more than just your typical dining-out experience with the basic brunch menu and you truly want that instagrammable experience, this is the place to be. ''A celebrity gathering spot treating guests to a one-of-a-kind experience, serving upscale dining classics from brunch to late-night. Signature treats include celebrity-endorsed couture pops, smoking goblet drinks and candy-infused cocktails.''

Are you a fan of Dinner Theater? The Dinner Detective in Hartford & New Haven is also one that needs to be experienced if solving mysteries is your thing. Talk about unique, one-of-a-kind dining, this one gives the classic 'Who dunnit?' true crime vibe. ''The Dinner Detective is an amazing True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show that is now playing In Connecticut! North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner.''

Another EXTRAordinary experience is Han Restaurant in Hartford. It's where you have as much fun creating your own delicious asian cuisine as you will eating it. At Han you can learn the 'Hot Pot' (also known as steamboat), an authentic Chinese cooking tradition. This is where you prepare your own meal at your table in a simmering pot of broth and then enjoy this traditional family-style soup. ''Han offers a wonderful dining experience. Normally, I would say “food”, but Han Restaurant offers you truly refined and wonderfully flavored cuisine. It is truly a culinary experience extraordinaire!''

Last, but definitely not least is Milkcraft in Fairfield, West Hartford & New Haven. Do you or your loved ones have a major sweet tooth and possibly a penchant for donuts? Or maybe just a true artisinal ice cream connoisseur? If so, you need to try their CREAMEEBUN which is a decadent freshly baked glazed donut STUFFED WITH THEIR ICE CREAM & hot sealed! ''With freshly baked donuts, a handful of fun flavors made from scratch, and a hint of Liquid Nitrogen - you can’t go wrong with a trip to Milkcraft. Our ice cream is made in small batches daily. Creating smaller ice crystals for the smoothest possible ice cream.''