The Tributary Restaurant

Had a great dinner at Tributary Restaurant in Winsted! The ribeye steak was cooked perfectly—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The seating was comfortable and made for a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. Definitely a spot I’d recommend if you’re in the area looking for a solid meal and great hospitality.

We were there on Saturday night, we had reservations. The prime rib was tender,moist and full of old fashioned roast beef flavor. It was the best prime rib we’ve had in years, better than the local upscale steak places. Our waitress had one foot in the air all night, but she remembered everything, made sure we were well served. Minus one star because for atmosphere because it was so noisy, but that’s what happens when you serve great food. Once the larger tables cleared out we were able to visit with the other friendly diners. We’ll be regulars even though it’s a bit of a drive. This is not a fancy place, no one is dressed up, but the tables are not on top of each other. Great food, well prepared and good service!!

The restaurant has its nice features such as wood floors, post and beam ceilings etc. Some of the chairs are tattered, there’s clutter from setting up service and possibly office overflow. It takes a while to get seated, almost like no one is working here. Once we got seated the service was fairly good. The meals came out good, shrimp scampi and corned beef specials were great. I ordered a prime rib, rare, which was the worst prime rib I’ve ever gotten anywhere. No rib cap on my piece, and it was well done and tough. No seasoning. No au jus. The piece was mangled. Smelled like it came out of a microwave. The other order served at the table was cooked nicely and was seasoned. I received some sort of end piece. Other slices served after mine looked rare and delicious. Clearly if you want a

We recently dined at The Tributary in Winsted, CT and had a very pleasant experience. What stood out the most was our server, George. From the moment we were seated, he was warm, attentive, and professional. He went out of his way to make our 2-year-old feel welcome, bringing her small touches of entertainment and checking in to make sure she was comfortable. That thoughtfulness made our meal much more relaxed and family-friendly, and it was clear that George genuinely cares about creating a positive experience for all guests. The food was excellent—well-prepared, flavorful, and presented nicely. We enjoyed everything we ordered, and it paired well with the calm, clean, and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. While the visit wasn’t extraordinary in every aspect, George’s service was ce

If I could give a 10 I would. Such quaint atmosphere. Great service, small menue which means the food is going to be delicious, and it was! We ate everything on our plates with the perfect amount of food and happily ate the best desserts! Best part? No background music and it was comfortably warm. We will definitely visit again when in the area.