Restaurants with a view are in prime demand. Views of the ocean or a waterfall are particularly enticing, but what about an airport restaurant where you can watch planes land? That would certainly be dinner with a fantastic view and it definitely helps that the food at this particular Connecticut restaurant is absolutely spectacular. You will want to visit 121 Restaurant at OCX to check out the unique view and sample some excellent cuisine.
Hidden away in the beautiful landscape of the Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut, 121 Restaurant has a ringside seat to the Oxford Airport (OCX).
The Oxford airport is a small airport that is used mainly by charter companies, but there are still plenty of planes to view - just not the large commercial airplanes of international airports.
The outdoor patio area has a wonderful view of the runway and is a great place to dine in the warm weather.
121 Restaurant has been open for ten years and provides a complete dining experience. The patio has a sleek modern look that complements the shiny aircraft nearby.
You can also catch a view of the planes landing in the indoor dining space with the view from its large windows.
The restaurant includes a modern airport themed decor which just emphasizes the ever changing outside views.
121 Restaurant uses organic and sustainable products to ensure freshness in their dishes.
Self proclaimed restaurant of American favorites, dishes like the salmon with Dijon mustard sauce and green beans is one of the crowd favorites.
The restaurant houses a wood fired pizza bar that turns out some mouth-watering specialty pizzas.
If you are looking for something a little bit different, you can try the margarita pizza, fig pizza or bbq chicken pizza. With a thin crust and cooked to perfection, you can't go wrong with one of these choices.
The salads at 121 restaurant are not to be dismissed. They have a wonderful combination of flavors.
The salads feature fresh greens, cheeses and other ingredients. Each one can be turned into a meal if you wish by adding steak, chicken, salmon or portobello mushroom.
If a salad is not enough to fill you up, but you are looking for something light - try a choice off the sandwich menu.
Some of the sandwiches offered at 121 Restaurant include fish tacos, salmon club and the New England favorite - hot lobster roll.
There are some heartier entrees that are just packed with unique flavor at this restaurant as well.
The rigatoni with sweet sausage is a customer favorite for a classic meal. Other entrees include a delicious hangar steak and a succulent roasted chicken.
Fine dining with a view is what 121 Restaurant is all about. The view is right next door and the food inside the restaurant is top notch.
121 Restaurant can be found at 7 Juliano Dr., Oxford, CT 06478. You will want to eat at this airport restaurant as soon as possible, but keep in mind they are closed on Mondays.
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