Best Date Night Restaurants in North Branford

37 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Essex Brasserie

4.2

Awesome(59)

Price: Moderate

• French • Branford

Booked 22 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

2. Saltbrick Prime

4.5

Awesome(94)

Price: Expensive

• American • Branford

Booked 21 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.

3. HOME

4.7

Exceptional(207)

Price: Moderate

• American • Branford

Booked 7 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!

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4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(286)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 10 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

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5. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

3.8

Excellent(671)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 5 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.-- --

6. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2976)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 17 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.

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7. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(672)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 28 times today

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. The reviews rave about its 'relaxing ambiance', 'fantastic date night location', and 'beautiful surroundings' which make dinners feel like 'a truly special event'. The restaurant also offers 'attentive service' and 'great food' which further enhance the dining experience. The 'charming' and 'homey but also upscale' ambiance also adds to its appeal as a date night location.

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8. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(370)

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!!!

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9. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.6

Exceptional(346)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 23 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)

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10. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

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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HannahVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
All excellent but I have to say that $45 for a small piece of elegantly presented halibut felt very expensive.
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ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
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4.7
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Heather
Orlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was our second experience at this location, we had such a fabulous time in the bar area the first time we decided to make reservations and sit at a table this time. Very lively atmosphere for a Tuesday evening! The DJ was amazing and we truly enjoyed his set. Our server was a little off but professional otherwise. The portions are generous and we enjoyed several options that we shared, and still left full! Most likely will stick to the bar area for just two guests, will save the table service for larger group dinners.
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TAO Mohegan SunPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Uncasville
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PhyllisVIP
New York City •109 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicioso! Cast Iron Chef always provides an outstanding meal. Our Server was wonderful.
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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4.6
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Karen
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Went to Home last night for the first time and loved it. The front of the restaurant has a cozy bar with a fireplace and a room setup similar to a living room area. I had the signature home burger which was delicious and a spicy margarita made just perfect. Will definitely be going back.
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HOMEPrice: Moderate• American• Branford
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4.7
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Brian
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
3rd time at The Essex. Food quality is top shelf. Eat at the bar and enjoy one of the best burgers you will ever have!
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The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
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4.2

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. The Essex Brasserie

2. Saltbrick Prime

3. HOME

4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

5. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

6. ZINC New Haven

7. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

8. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

9. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

10. Encore by Goodfellas

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