Location: Bridgeport
Top Restaurants in Bridgeport
Most Popular American food in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Bridgeport. Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The largest city in the state, it is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 151,267, making it also the 5th-most populous in New England Located 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from the Bronx, it is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States.
Things to do in Bridgeport
10. 348 Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Dondee1
Most people looking for a memorable dining experience in Fairfield prowl the restaurants along the Post Road. This is unfortunate because they won't discover 348 Oyster Bar, just off the Black Rock Turnpike traffic circle.Food emerges from the kitchen textbook perfect. Seafood is lightly breaded and not at all greasy. The accompanying sauces are creative and avoid clichés. The burger consists of high-quality cuts of beef cooked perfectly as ordered and served on a soft brioche roll which allows the meat to star. The fries are a delight, freshly cut and perfectly crispy. The happy hour buck-a-shuck oysters are quite a deal, served properly on a bed of ice with several savory sauces. Plating is yet another strong point here. Much care is taken to make the food look like the pictures one sees in quality food magazines.The owner, Karim, hails from Morocco and really knows international cuisine. I've taken cooking classes all over the world, and I truly enjoy talking to him about the culinary arts. Karim is genuinely friendly, likes people, and has a great sense of humor. The patrons are always made to feel welcome.Go on a Monday or Tuesday for happy hour, and a good selection of bottled wine is offered at half price; you can, for example, buy a nice Chablis for about $20. Give 348 a try; you won't be disappointed.
9. Chip's Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Established in 1966, Chip's Family Restaurant creates a warm, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel like you've known us for years when you walk through our doors. We believe in quality food and excellent service. Everything is homemade and our pancakes
Reviewed By nmhen
Family-oriented diner atmosphere. Feels like a big locals/regulars place. Friendly service, everything you'd expect on the menu, good prices.
8. Walrus + Carpenter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
for Barbecue, Craft Beer, Cocktails, and Wings by the readers and experts of Connecticut Magazine since 2014 âA perfect combination of rustic, chic gastropub with traditional Southern comfort food.â Connecticut's Best Barbecue Joints by Connecticut Magazi
Reviewed By lisaz78
Walrus + Carpenter is a fun spot in an area of Bridgeport that has been gentrifying over the years. Walrus + Carpenter seems like it could just as easily be in Brooklyn. The drinks menu is extensive- with lots of Beer, Bourbon and Innovative Cocktails. The drinks compliment the BBQ selection well. The vibe is young and local and very laid back. The servers definitely have that âjust smoked some potâ vibe, pleasant but a little slow. The food itself is good, not great, but solidly good. The entrees are served on metal trays- which is quaint, and utilitarian. The deviled eggs are tasty, and the ribs fair. The chicken wings pretty good, chili pretty good, pulled pork pretty good... in fact everything is pretty good- but nothing is great. Its definitely a spot we keep returning to, more so because itâs a comfortable neighborhood spot than for its food.
7. Joseph's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
For 15 years, Joseph Kustra worked at the famous Peter Lugar Steakhouse in Brooklyn, NY. In 1995, he set off on his own adventure, creating Tollgate Steakhouse in Mamaroneck, New York. He then saw a wonderful opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut and ope
Reviewed By Scots-not-Scotch
This is a New York style steakhouse with menu and style patterned after places like Luger's in Brooklyn. Some staff came to Bridgeport from Luger's, so it's no surprise.The food is consistently excellent. The decor is completely traditional and can be safely ignored. Service is inconsistent. We have had meals where we thought the waiter was reading our minds, and was there quickly but not pushy. And then we have had lunches where I had to get up, go to the bar, and ask them to call the waiter to serve us. But for a great steak and all the trimmings, you can avoid a trip to the city, and just go here.
6. Craft 260
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Dainelle G
How does a beer joint not have flights? Waitress rattled off answers to questions so fast and garbled that we couldn't understand her. Food was good- burgers, veggie burgers, salads and pretzels. But nothing that we would go back for. We had to ask for water multiple times of multiple servers; once directly asking our server who came back with our check (that we had NOT asked for) and no water. Nope. Sorry guys, you missed the mark here.
5. Little Goose Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By reedo452
small, cozy café with an eclectic menu. Martini was great and the Blackened Swordfish special was excellent. Service was friendly and fast.
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4. Circle Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By atlantagor
We went as a group of about 25 without a reservation, they were able to accommodate us, put tables together and had two servers, a lot of people to serve and they did very good, every order was correct and served pretty quickly, good food and great service, have eaten here before many times with family and friends, plenty of parking and always a good meal
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3. Brewport Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Aniello1025
We originally went to Frank Pepes but the line to get in was ridiculous. So we came here as an alternative and very glad we did. The space is big and very cool industrial looking design. Pizza was great. We all loved it. Will def be back if in need of some pizza and in the area.
2. The Ole Dog Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By nothappy2019
Been here before but tonights visit will be are last. The only bright spot of our evening was very good service from our waitress Tanya. Sent two of four entrees back, first was soupy mac and cheese second was a extremely dry chicken cutlet sandwich.The other two entrees were both burgers that looked like inflated sliders not burgers.We all noticed other dishes being sent back to the kitchen from other tables not a good sign.
1. Hub and Spoke Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Andrea M
Top service at Hub and Spoke, the guy at the counter really made me feel welcome and at home and had some great suggestions. The stout was fantastic and the food excellent. Great evening.Thanks for the review! Hope to see you back soon...cheers!
