Best Date Night Restaurants in North Branford

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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New Haven

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BranfordHamdenMadisonNew HavenNorth HavenWallingford

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Saltbrick Prime

4.3

Awesome(108)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Branford

Booked 7 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 The Essex Brasserie restaurant

2. The Essex Brasserie

4.2

Awesome(74)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Branford

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

3. HOME

4.7

Exceptional(217)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Branford

Booked 2 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. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1174)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 38 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.

5. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2981)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 12 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 Jack's Bar & Steakhouse restaurant

6. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

4.0

Excellent(674)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 13 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 Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven restaurant

7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(292)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 15 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 The Library Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant

8. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(684)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 10 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.

A photo of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos restaurant

9. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.6

Exceptional(350)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 7 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)

10. olea - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(1420)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

In the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in their food, wine, and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.

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Eileen
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a lovely brunch at the Artisan this afternoon. We had a 12:30 reservation, which was a good time as it was not too crowded. Both our selections from the fixed price menu were excellent. We had the French toast and the Crocque Madame. The eggs were perfect. The noise level was acceptable and there was a very good guitarist playing quiet background music. Very satisfactory. We recommend it.
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ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
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4.7
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BrianaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food pleasant service nice ambiance and cool seasoned popcorn instead of bread to start. No complains highly recommend! We got the Mac and cheese and Asian sticky ribs both were delicious!
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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4.7
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Damin
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good experience and the steaks tasted great! Sides weren’t the best, but were def going back to tastes more salt steaks.
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Saltbrick PrimePrice: Expensive• American• Branford
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4.3
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JoseVIP
Greater Boston •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Would highly recommend this place. The service was prompted and very attentive. The food was excellent and was a good portion.
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HOMEPrice: Moderate• American• Branford
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4.7
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MarkVIP
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful bistro. Relaxed atmosphere, low noise level allowing for conversation, and outstanding food. Terrific addition to the area dining scene.
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The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
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4.2

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