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A photo of Saltbrick Prime restaurant
4.5
Awesome(77)
Price: Expensive
• American • Branford
Booked 11 times today
At Saltbrick Prime we are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients and unparalleled attention to detail with a menu that showcases the best in prime steaks and seafood, featuring beef dry-aged with our U.S. patented process. The elegant ambiance, impeccable service, and expertly crafted cocktails add to the overall experience, making Saltbrick Prime the go-to choice for any special occasion or night out.
A photo of HOME restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(201)
Price: Moderate
• American • Branford
Booked 14 times today
What does home feel like? In our welcoming space, we craft a variety of delicious comfort food dishes to give you that feeling every time you visit. Comfort foods with a twist and nothing but local support is our specialty!
A photo of The Essex Brasserie restaurant
4.4
Awesome(43)
Price: Moderate
• French • Branford
Booked 5 times today
Chef Colt Taylor, celebrated for his culinary gem, The Essex in Old Saybrook, is proud to announce the opening of The Essex Brasserie in Branford, Connecticut, This is comfort food at its finest.The Essex Brasserie showcases Chef Taylor’s innovative approach to French cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and bold flavors. The menu features classic French dishes, including many of the favorites at The Essex. Among the highlights:Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowders & French Onion SoupThe Wagyu BurgerBeef Wellington served with pomme purée, haricot verts, and bordelaiseFluke Meunière: A zesty and flavorful dish with peanut chile crisp Moules Frites: Fresh mussels offered in three unique stylesThe famous Essex Lobster & Beet Fusilli
A photo of Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven restaurant
4.5
Awesome(279)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday
A photo of ZINC New Haven restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2969)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 13 times today
Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.
A photo of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos restaurant
4.5
Awesome(344)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • New Haven
Booked 33 times today
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)
A photo of Jack's Bar & Steakhouse restaurant
3.9
Excellent(663)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Haven
Booked 2 times today
Jack’s Bar and Steakhouse offers its customers sophisticated, gourmet dining, conveniently located in the heart of New Haven. Known for their incomparable USDA Prime grade steaks with equal parts perfect char and mouthwatering tenderness, each bite rewards diners with unsurpassed flavor and quality, in no small part due to their infrared broiler and their unfailing commitment to source only the best and juiciest cuts. Jack’s strives to provide an unsurpassed fine dining experience, in the kind of warm and welcoming environment one expects from a family-owned restaurant. While steaks anchor the menu, the cuisine is diverse and dynamic, keeping customers returning time and again to enjoy a favorite staple item or sample a delicious new addition.-- --
A photo of Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1105)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Haven
Booked 25 times today
We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.
A photo of Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(344)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 43 times today
PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!
A photo of Encore by Goodfellas restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(357)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 25 times today
Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.

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  • Jeffvip
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Farm Italy is a very special restaurant that takes great care and pride in creating a terrific experience for diners. It was my birthday and my wife and i met two friends at the bar for drinks and then went to our table upstairs. The tables are spacious so we were not near any of the others. The service was excellent. And the food was absolutely scrumptious. I had the special - pasta with lobster and shrimp, and my wife had chicken Parmesan. We also shared the arugula salad with lemon and Parmesan, which was fresh as can be, and we ordered the homemade rolls which my wife says is a must every time we go there.  finally for dessert, we had the basil – berry gelato which had an absolutely outrageous flavor. We both thought the meals were better than expected. Overall, highly recommended and will be dining there more frequently.
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    The Farm Italy Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Huntington
    4.6
  • Eva
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Drinks, food, service, and ambiance were all very good. This was our second visit and we'll most certainly be back.
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    The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
    4.4
  • Carol
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch today. We got there around noon and was warmly greeted by staff and brought to our table. We ordered drinks and both had the turkey dinner. Every part of it was delicious and the portion was enough for another meal tomorrow. Our waiter Jared was attentive and friendly as was everyone helping with serving and clearing our table. Glad we made a reservation at Cast Iron Chef for Thanksgiving.
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    Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
    4.6
  • Adamvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Terrific meal and great service! Amazing cocktail options as well!
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    ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
    4.8
  • Bobvip
    New York City •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Nov 2024
    Perfect for a “catch up” lunch. The service was exceptional!
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    HOMEPrice: Moderate• American• Branford
    4.7
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