Location: Branford
Top Restaurants in Branford
Best American food near Branford, Connecticut, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Branford. Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, 8 miles (13 km) east of New Haven. The population was 28,026 at the 2010 census.
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10. G-Zen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By C M
First time here, overwhelming menu, asked waitress for assistance with portions and descriptions. Here's my take:$24 vegan "cheese" plate. Three tiny melon ball sized scoops of "cheese" (tastes like flavored hummus) with 1/4 fig cut into slivers, with 1/2 apple and vegan "bread" slices. No price was given for this when we ordered it.$24 vegan tacos. Four lettuce leaves with walnut schmear, cashew crumbs, scallions, and dollop of avocado & vegan sour cream. Wanted to order appetizer version, but waitress suggested full "entree" which was $10 more with no sides. I only ate two of the four, so I definitely didn't need to upgrade as she suggested.$14 rice & beans wrap, but at least this came with sweet potato fries$14 for two soups. Red pepper/Coconut milk and black bean/kale. This was the most reasonable item served. Came with "bread"$7.50 Sangria. Watery, but at least was priced accordingly.Total lunch cost for one drink, two soups, sharing cheese plate, a rice/beans wrap and vegan tacos = $103 with tax/tipOne of the most expensive meals we ever had, and neither of us felt well the entire day after, with all the coconut fat, and cashew/walnuts/beans.
9. Dockside Seafood & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Roberta H
We had advanced reservations for lunch for a group of 30.As we only had 1 waitress, service was beyond awful.It took 35 minutes for her to serve water and a few iced teas.So weâre there almost 40 minutes before our orders were taken.Then we waited another hour for our orders to start arriving. And that was a lengthy inefficient process too. Lobster roll arrived, cole slaw several minutes later. Couldnât the kitchen put the dish of slaw on the plate?Food was okay and not inexpensive. We were there 3 hours.
8. GW Carson's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By anne A
Enjoyed lunch here recently - it has a very nice menu and the food was pretty good. We only had lunch, but all three of us enjoyed the food. Salmon burger with sweet potato fries (excellent fries), the cheeseburger spring rolls (so bad for you, but so good!) and the club sandwich in a wrap with a nice side salad. They also had a good beer selection and reasonably priced wines by the glass. I don't live in the area, but if I did, I think this place would be a good standby for eating out!Hello Anne - Thank you for your visit & taking the time to share your experience. We're glad we left a good impression on you & hope to see you upon your next visit to the area.
7. Eli's on the Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Nightynight1
We went there for family dinner. We had wings and spinach dip for appetizer. Buffalo wings were delicious but spinach dip wasnât that good, the cheese on the top wasnât really melted and it was not really tasty. Our daughter love their burger. If you are a veggie lower you would love their cauliflower rice with vegetables. My husband liked their salmon. They also have a great desert menu. They have really good Creme Brûlée and Apple crisp.
6. Parthenon Diner Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 523franf
Went for a Sunday breakfast and was very disappointed. The services is super slow. It was obvious the waitress did not care about customers. We had food missing from our order that we were charged for. The challah French toast was not challah bread and not cooked properly. It was pale and looked disgusting. The omelette was poorly done with very little cheese in it. My rye toast was crisp and really good. We will not be coming back. What a waste of my hard earned money. This used to be a good place but it seems they do not care any more. Hello 523franf,Thank you for writing a review on TripAdvisor. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your dining experience with us and we are looking into the issues you had when you dined here. We hope that you were able to bring the issues you had up to your server or the manager on duty during your visit. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
5. USS Chowder Pot III
Overall Ratings
4 based on 507 reviews
For 40 years our customers have enjoyed award winning seafood, slow roasted prime rib and USDA Choice steak. Chowder Pot III has two large dining rooms and a very popular Captain's Lounge featuring a raw bar. Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 3:30p-6p Pick out your own
Reviewed By infrequenttraveler8
The atmosphere was fine, it was reasonably quiet, but the service was barely adequate. and best described as reactive as opposed to proactive. Water, finger wipes coffee, etc. refills all had to be requested. So if you don't see what you need ask, they probably have it but didn't offer it or tell you about it. My wife had sea scallops and I had the picked lobster dish. Her meal was fine but not anything other than average. Mine, not so much. The lobster was very "tough" with barely any flavor as was the shrimp in the topping. This was a $30.00 offering but the quality was totally lacking and certainly didn't justify the price. As there are so many good restaurants in the area with great food at fair prices and better quality we probably won't be back.Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are addressing the issue that you had with your service. Our lazyman lobster is a very popular dish. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
4. Nellie Green's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
It's located in a marina and has views of the water and boats with an outside patio. It can be hard to find with all the large boats in the yard.
Reviewed By MrJim911
Stopped here for dinner with co-workers on a Thursday night. They were busy but had a table outside available. This restaurant is located in a tucked away lot behind an old warehouse right on the water. Nice views when you're seated outside. The menu has a decent amount of selections. I ordered the lobster pasta. I thought it was cooked well and had good favor. I'm not sure why they have it with a tomato sauce. It would have been significantly better in an alfredo sauce. My colleagues liked their chosen meals as well.I would come here again and recommend this location for anyone looking for a good meal.
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3. Tommy Sullivan's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By George M
Weâve been coming here for decades. And for ALL of the years it had been a reliable choice. As a bar, it offers a friendly neighborhood vibe. The beer pulls are many, the pour is generous and prices are entirely fine. We have never encountered any staff problem. There is a large outside patio. Handicap accessible, clean and comfortable. And the food - - Sullivans kitchen is very reliable and the menu is varied, far beyond ordinary bar food. Portions are large and prices reasonable. They do everything right.
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2. Lenny's Indian Head Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 317 reviews
Lenny's sources the best seafood New England has to offer - from house made chowders to fresh lobsters to succulent steamers to clams and oysters on the half-shell. The fried seafood is gently breaded and cooked to order. For the land lubbers, their mouth
Reviewed By JoyQuestRoadTraveler
The restaurant has a clean, casual, and familiar atmosphere. Staff were warm and attentive. Food was good, but not great. We were perplexed by the pricing. Some beer selections cost less than soda, and other alcoholic beverages were quite low. But the fish was surprisingly high. We didnât order any alcohol, which would have balanced the bill better. As it was, we paid the most we have ever paid for fish and chips, but sadly, they did not win our devotion. As a result, we left a little grumpy and not interested in a return visit to this local favorite.
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1. Home Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Restaurant specializing in comfort food with a twist and service that'll make you feel right at home! At the Home, you will find two dining atmospheres. First, you will find our âdining roomâ, a room surrounded by windows, skylights and pictures of our to
Reviewed By LivinglifeinPA
We met six of our friends here last Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. We had made reservations, but for that particular time, they were not needed as the restaurant was fairly empty.We were seated in the back room and, for the next hour or two, were treated like VIP guests. Since there was no one else in the room with us, we had the undivided attention of our server..........our experience here was THE best!!!Both the drink & food menus were great... many options and all very fairly-priced, we thought. After drinks, our group shared two appetizers.........Artichoke Whipped Ricotta Dip and General Tso's Brussel Sprouts. Both were delicious! I have to be honest, though......we never would have even considered the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer, but our server recommended them to us. So glad that she did because we would have missed out on the incredible flavor of the roasted Brussel Sprouts!As for our entrees, we ordered so many different ones and all were great....not a bad one in the bunch, as they say. Included in our selections were the Hickory Smoked Maple Dusted Filet Tips Salad, Grilled Salmon Salad, Patty Melt, their "Home" Burger, Smoked Salami "Home"-Style Mac & Cheese, and Grilled Cheese Sandwich on Sourdough Bread (from the children's menu).Three of us ordered their "Home" Burger...with temperature requests ranging from medium rare to medium to well-done...and all were prepared perfectly.Portion sizes for all entrees were quiet ample......very few of us were able to leave a clean plate.This is a restaurant that we would highly recommend! Even though we didn't need reservations for our Sunday lunch, you might want to call the restaurant just to be sure that you don't need one for your dining adventure here.
