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1. Zuppardi's Apizza

9.0
179 Union Ave, West Haven, CT
Pizzeria · 26 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Great clam pie here, and an excellent sausage pie as well. Read more.

Gillette Castle State Park is one of Connecticut.

2. Gillette Castle State Park

8.5
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Amazing castle. You can take a tour and see most of the rooms. Beautiful views of the Connecticut River too.

ZAZA Italian Gastrobar & Pizzeria is one of Connecticut.

3. ZAZA Italian Gastrobar & Pizzeria

8.0
122 Broad St (btwn Bedford & Gay St), Stamford, CT
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Stamford · 44 tips and reviews

CBS LocalCBS Local: Known for traditional Italian favorites with a trendy twist, Zaza wins for hippest atmosphere and best cheese. - Dan Del Ferraro, CBS CT Read more.

4. Colony Grill

8.9
172 Myrtle Ave (at Elm St), Stamford, CT
Pizzeria · Cove - East Side - Shippan · 85 tips and reviews

Brad B.Brad B: Hot oil and sausage with stingers. Trust me.

5. Chowder Pot

6.8
165 Brainard Rd (Murphy Rd), Hartford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Kara T.Kara T.: Get the Clam Chowder for sure you won't be sorry! The Lobster Pot Pie is fantastic and I would also give the fisherman's feast the thumbs up! Surely the best place for seafood not on the shoreline!!

6. Louis' Lunch

7.2
261 Crown St, New Haven, CT
Burger Joint · Downtown New Haven · 110 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: The “Birthplace of the Hamburger Sandwich.” Their original burger recipe has hardly changed since its inception in 1895. Read more.

7. Half Full Brewery

9.1
43 Homestead Ave, Stamford, CT
Brewery · 24 tips and reviews

Christine L.Christine Lustig: The coco/coffee brew, once it hit your lips... It tastes so good!

8. Community Table

8.2
223 Litchfield Tpke, New Preston Marble Dale, CT
New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

karenkaren: Do not miss joel viehland's beautiful cooking. ingredients are amazing to start with, but the cooking elevates it to new levels. simple & delicious. take a dip in lake 5 mins up the road

9. Alforno Trattoria • Bar • Pizza

7.5
1654 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

William T.William Terry: Wonderful specials! Seasonal fare. Great pastas and Northern Italian dishes. Brick oven pizza and crusty artisan bread is worth the trip! Unbelievable selection of fine wines. Friendly service!

Cafémantic is one of Connecticut.

10. Cafémantic

9.0
948 Main St (btw Walnut & High), Willimantic, CT
Café · 26 tips and reviews

11. New England Brewing Company

9.2
175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT
Brewery · 22 tips and reviews

AKD320AKD320: friendly & fun atmosphere- $5 for 3 great beers & live music on Final Fridays...

Pho Ethan is one of Connecticut.

12. Pho Ethan

1145 Colony Road, Wallingford, CT
Vietnamese Restaurant · 1 tip
Pho Boston is one of Connecticut.

13. Pho Boston

8.6
144 Shield St (at New Britain Ave), West Hartford, CT
Vietnamese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

14. ZINC Modern American Food

7.9
964 Chapel St (Between College & Temple), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 19 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Glandorf: duck nachos are a must, good tuna too

15. Broad Brook Brewing Company

8.9
915 South St, Suffield, CT
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Alex J.Alex Justesen: Good beer selection. No food available but plenty of restaurants in the area and you can bring it there.

16. Heirloom

6.6
1157 Chapel St (btw York & Park), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 22 tips and reviews

Rafael G.Rafael Gallegos: Decent brunch. Great atmosphere. Not overly crowded

17. Pho Hong Thom

7.9
48 Wood Ave (btwn Iranistan & Park Ave), Bridgeport, CT
Vietnamese Restaurant · West End - West Side · 8 tips and reviews

Taylor W.Taylor Webb: Great pho. Very friendly and the boba is yummy.

18. Elm Restaurant

7.8
73 Elm St, New Canaan, CT
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Voted one of Esquire magazine's best new restaurants in 2012. They reco'd black bass with chorizo and eggplant aioli, and angoustines with garlic soup, uni butter, and lardo

19. Valencia Luncheria

8.7
164 Main St (at Center Ave), Norwalk, CT
South American Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: MSN Food names The Domingo Arepa (spinach, bacon, onion and queso) as one of the top 10 foodie reasons to visit the east coast

20. The Whelk

8.8
575 Riverside Ave (at Ketchum St), Westport, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Abbie W.Abbie W: TT: The Whelk is the newest restaurant from chef Bill Taibe of the renowned Le Farm. Stop in for whole griddled head-on shrimp and warm Peekytoe crab fondue

Super Duper Weenie is one of Connecticut.

21. Super Duper Weenie

8.8
306 Black Rock Tpke (at Commerce Dr), Fairfield, CT
Hot Dog Joint · 51 tips and reviews
Oyster Club is one of Connecticut.

22. Oyster Club

9.2
3 Water St, Mystic, CT
American Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: The menu, which is written daily, showcases food that travels the shortest distance from ‘farm & sea to table'. Oh and sit on the "treehouse" deck.

Weir Farm National Historic Site is one of Connecticut.

23. Weir Farm National Historic Site

7.7
735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, CT
Historic and Protected Site · 4 tips and reviews

24. Pho 501

6.0
501 Main St, East Hartford, CT
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Mark G.Mark Gibala: Best Pho I ever had! I travel all over the country and I try it where I go and nothing can compare

25. GoldBurgers

9.2
1096 Main St, Newington, CT
Burger Joint · 31 tips and reviews

Gregg C.Gregg Cobert: Mac Patty will blow your mind. Went with the burger with a fried egg tonight. Also delicious.

26. Kawa Ni

9.2
19 Bridge Sq Bldg A, Westport, CT
Asian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

David L.David Lynch: Simply one of the best places I've ever eaten. The sesame seared albacore tuna is simply the best tuna of any kind I've ever had and I've had a lot of tuna. Great Japanese inspired cocktails too.

Bar Bouchée is one of Connecticut.

27. Bar Bouchée

8.7
8 Scotland Ave, Madison, CT
Wine Bar · 10 tips and reviews

28. Harvest

7.1
1104 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Farm-to-table “New American” cuisine, with some Italian influences throughout, replacing Scoozi. Similar to Oak Haven, features small and medium plates.

29. Relic Brewing

8.5
95 Whiting St, Plainville, CT
Brewery · 17 tips and reviews

Annette H.Annette H: Unique. Eccentric. Delicious. Something new every time and always great! Mark is a great guy and knows his stuff. Fun to talk to and sample. Love his beer and visiting his brewery.

30. Kitchen ZINC

7.8
966 Chapel St (Temple St.), New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · Downtown New Haven · 16 tips and reviews

Kushal D.Kushal Dave: Friday happy hour: $3 local drafts, $2 tasty, generous appetizers!

31. Beer'd Brewing Co

8.8
22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT
Brewery · 17 tips and reviews

Gretchen M.Gretchen Murphy: Stop in on weekends for a free beer tasting - you likely won't leave without buying a growler of their latest brew on tap! They're doing something right...

32. Stamford Museum & Nature Center

8.9
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT
Art Museum · North Stamford · 24 tips and reviews

Doug M.Doug Murphy: A great place to visit for the day - exotic animals, otters feeding, hikes, playground, art exhibits

33. Krust

8.5
686 Main St, Middletown, CT
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

Auntiee Dee C.Auntiee Dee Carter: Excellent selection of Pizza and Bourbon! Loved this place but hated the wait. Happy to say Krust now has expanded seating. I love the pizza made with locally sourced meat, cheese, and vegetables.

34. J. Timothy's Taverne

8.7
143 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT
Pub · 117 tips and reviews

allie v.allie von schepp: best wings in the state, dirt style!

35. Eli Cannon's

8.3
695 Main St, Middletown, CT
Pub · 66 tips and reviews

Ally C.Ally Colletti: What other bar has a beach!? Great beers, super cool bartenders and always something new to look at, interesting decor

36. J's Crab Shack

7.6
2074 Park St, Hartford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · Parkville · 18 tips and reviews

Matthew W.Matthew Wetmore: Fried Clam strips were awesome, best place to get them in Hartford area!

South End is one of Connecticut.

37. South End

7.4
36 Pine St (Grove), New Canaan, CT
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Sugar & Olives is one of Connecticut.

38. Sugar & Olives

7.1
21 Lois St (Westport Ave), Norwalk, CT
Breakfast Spot · 12 tips and reviews

39. Johnny Ad's Drive-In

7.6
910 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley C: Excellent food - hot lobster roll, fish and chips, broccoli cheddar nuggets, clam strips...all delicious!!

40. Two Roads Brewing Company

9.3
1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT
Brewery · 92 tips and reviews

Britt B.Britt Bisson: Get a beer, take the tour, bring home a glass and a growler. I recommend Road 2 Ruin

Lukes Doughnut Shop is one of Connecticut.

41. Lukes Doughnut Shop

6.1
395 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT
Donut Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park is one of Connecticut.

42. Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park

Portland, CT
Other Great Outdoors · 13 tips and reviews
Arethusa Farm Dairy is one of Connecticut.

43. Arethusa Farm Dairy

9.1
822 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT
Dessert Shop · 20 tips and reviews

44. Stony Creek Brewery

8.9
5 Indian Neck Ave (Maple Street), Branford, CT
Brewery · 27 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Beatty: This place is awesome. Great live music and tasty brews - pints and flights. Grab food from the truck in the parking lot on the way in b/c they don't serve food at the bar

45. Lobster Hut

8.2
826 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT
Food Truck · Devon - Walnut Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Wil S.Wil S: Only open during the summer months. Even though it is out of Fairfield county, it's worth the drive. Spend the extra $ and get the larger lobster roll.

Jordans Hot Dogs & Mac is one of Connecticut.

46. Jordans Hot Dogs & Mac

7.5
957 State St (Beech), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · East Rock · 6 tips and reviews

Jordans H.Jordans Hotdogsandmac: Mac supreme burger ! AmaZing!!

47. The Chelsea

8.3
12 Unquowa Pl (Post Road), Fairfield, CT
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Elizabeth R.Elizabeth Richard: The Lobster Roll is the way to go.

Beach Donuts is one of Connecticut.

48. Beach Donuts

8.4
344 E Main St, Clinton, CT
Bakery · 8 tips and reviews
Sign of the Whale is one of Connecticut.

49. Sign of the Whale

7.3
6 Harbor Point Rd (at Pacific St), Stamford, CT
Bar · Harbor Point · 21 tips and reviews

Benton Y.Benton Yetman: Whale Burger and a beer upstairs on a summer afternoon = perfection.

50. Ford's Lobsters

8.6
15 Riverview Ave, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Simpson: Best lobster rolls in the area! Hot or cold, either is delicious! Bring cash, they're reluctant to take credit cards.

51. Home

8.5
1114 Main St (at Veto St.), Branford, CT
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike DeCesare: Try the sausage & pepper mac 'n cheese or the buffalo mac 'n cheese - amazing dishes!

Aspetuck Brew Lab is one of Connecticut.

52. Aspetuck Brew Lab

8.5
3389 Fairfield Ave (Fairfield Avenue), Bridgeport, CT
Brewery · Black Rock · 4 tips and reviews
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough is one of Connecticut.

53. Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

8.4
117 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Choose between hot or cold sandwiches: the traditional lobster salad roll, garnished with mayo and celery on a hot dog bun, or Abbott’s famous hot lobster roll, buttered and served on a round roll. Read more.

54. Dixie Donuts

8.3
275 West Town St, Norwich, CT
Bakery · 12 tips and reviews

G F.G F: The best donuts on earth. Mouthwatering, made on the premises. Do not miss this place!

S&P Oyster Co. is one of Connecticut.

55. S&P Oyster Co.

8.7
1 Holmes St (at E. Main St), Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Jeremy S.Jeremy St. Louis: To start the chowder is rich and tasty, the oyster selection is great and for an app I think the shrimp and grits is awesome. For entrees I like the mixed grill and the broiled seafood platter.

56. Brooklyn Baking Company

8.4
464 Reidville Dr, Waterbury, CT
Bakery · 8 tips and reviews

Victor R.Victor Razo: Don't worry about picking the wrong donut, their all delicious! I had to try one of each just to make sure. Yep their all good!

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock is one of Connecticut.

57. Captain Scott's Lobster Dock

9.0
80 Hamilton St, New London, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Henning B.Henning Bulka: The clam fritters are heavyweight but delicious. The hot lobster roll tastes like heaven. Very friendly staff, too!

58. The Clam Castle

7.9
1324 Boston Post Rd, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Nate G.Nate Graham: Deeelicious RI chowder 😆

59. The Place

8.5
901 Boston Post Rd (State Street. Just across from Shoreline Plaza), Guilford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

S W.S W: Roasted lobsters, clams and corn are excellent. We like to go at least once per summer (it is over an hour away)

60. Sea Swirl

7.5
30 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jing N.Jing N: Fried WHOLE BELLY clams! Juicy!

61. Rich Farm Ice Cream Shop

9.2
691 Oxford Rd (Perry Lane), Oxford, CT
Ice Cream Parlor · 36 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Tasting table named the Maple Bacon as one of the best ice creams in the country, June 2017

62. Lake Mohegan

8.8
960 Morehouse Hwy (at Tahmore Dr), Fairfield, CT
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Theresa W.Theresa White: Make sure u have your dog on a lease in the parking lot. You will get a ticket. Great place for a walk/ swim for your dog.

Farmington River Tubing is one of Connecticut.

63. Farmington River Tubing

92 Main St, New Hartford, CT
Lake · 7 tips and reviews

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: One of the best rivers in America to tube! Quick float about 1 1/2 hours and nice and scenic and smooth. Be sure to bring cash - cash only tube business.

64. Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill

7.2
1 Bass Pro Dr, Bridgeport, CT
Restaurant · East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Underwater aquarium bowling alley

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale is one of Connecticut.

65. Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

8.4
1301 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

JimJim: Whole belly clam roll rocks!

66. The Cottage

8.2
256 Post Rd E, Westport, CT
New American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Becker: Small unbelievably good plate dinner: burrata, brisket buns, Wild Nettle Sachetti

67. Sift Bake Shop

9.3
5 Water St, Mystic, CT
Bakery · 15 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Owner received Best Baker in America 2018 from Food Network. Highly praised macarons

68. Pig Rig

8.2
950 Yale Ave, Wallingford, CT
BBQ Joint · 7 tips and reviews

Terry C.Terry C: Great ribs and brisket, Mac and cheese was also perfect

69. B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill

9.3
129 N Stonington Rd, Mystic, CT
Food and Beverage Retail · 26 tips and reviews

Mystic Country, ConnecticutMystic Country, Connecticut: Full steam ahead. That great tasting cider is made right out back in the nation's oldest steam powered cider mill! Drink up.

70. Nathan Lester House

119-155 Vinegar Hill Rd (Long Cove Road), Gales Ferry, CT
History Museum · No tips or reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Tues/Thurs and weekends can tour interiors. 2.5 miles of trails outside. Free.

71. Young Buns

6.8
46 W Main St, Mystic, CT
Donut Shop · 5 tips and reviews

Gretchen M.Gretchen Murphy: New donut shop in Mystic opened by the same owners as the ever popular Sift Bake Shop. Get a variety but make sure to try the classic old fashioned and triple chocolate!

72. Deviant Donuts

6.8
27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT
Donut Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Jim V.Jim Varker: Creative donut combinations

73. The Captain Daniel Packer Inne

9.0
32 Water St, Mystic, CT
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: 18th century historic Inn. Amazing creamy clam chowder and buttery lobster rolls

74. Cristy's Restaurant

8.7
1261 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT
Breakfast Spot · 36 tips and reviews

Nancy M.Nancy Margolis: Best pancakes I have ever had! I loved them!!! I had blueberry-raspberry crunch and they were delicious.

Elizabeth's Farmhouse is one of Connecticut.

75. Elizabeth's Farmhouse

85 Canal St, Putnam, CT
Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike J: All the food is fantastically Fabulous and carefully crafted to hit each piece of your taste buds perfectly!! The drinks are reasonably priced for such a fancy joint !! And the decor is spot on !!

76. The Shipwright’s Daughter

8.0
20 E Main St, Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Paul F.Paul Filippetti: Everything is excellent, but the fried clams are the best anywhere. Just sad that just an appetizer and not a main course. But all is good, cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.

77. Sylvia's Confection Connection

323 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT
Bakery · 1 tip

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Voted best cheesecakes in CT in Lovefood- try the mini bites