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A photo of The Essex Brasserie restaurant
4.3
Awesome(51)
Price: Moderate
• French • Branford
Booked 2 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
A photo of Saltbrick Prime restaurant
4.4
Awesome(87)
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 HOME restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(202)
Price: Moderate
• American • Branford
Booked 9 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!
A photo of Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(285)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Haven
Booked 5 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
4.6
Exceptional(665)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wallingford
Booked 11 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
4.5
Awesome(345)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • New Haven
Booked 5 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)
A photo of Jack's Bar & Steakhouse restaurant
3.8
Excellent(666)
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 Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1120)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Haven
Booked 33 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.
A photo of ZINC New Haven restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2975)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 2 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 Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(358)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 19 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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  • Christine
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We love this resturant year-round! Never disappoints! We have several servers who are outstanding but Kevin is our favorite. Always welcoming & knowledgeable about the menu. And we enjoy his interaction with us and his humor. The menu is perfect & changes with the seasons. The chef is very consistent. The dishes are always on point. The atmosphere in the dining area is comfortable, and the deck is outstanding in the summer with the sunsets. The bar is large and the bartenders are very friendly. It’s a full bar and I’m sure they can make any drink you would desire. Love that it’s so close to my home. I try not to go too much!
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    The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Madison
    4.7
  • John
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    As usual Artisan does not disappoint. It is consistently wonderful. Thank you.
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    ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
    4.7
  • Wendi
    Portland / Oregon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The Menu at Cast Iron Chop House is vast and truly had something to offer everyone. We did not even get past the 20 or so appetizer options. We chose 4 and made them our meal. Each portion was very generous. The flavor profile and preparation of each dish was so well crafted. Our server Raoul was exceptional, a constant presence but not closing or intrusive. I will return for sure as we didn't tackle soups, salads, the majority of appetizers or any entree.
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    Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
    4.6
  • marciaVIP
    New York City •69 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Food was interesting and unusual and yummy. Lobster beet fusili was unusual and tasty. I had it as my main after delicious clam chowder. Husband had the boullabaise and could not have been happier. We were cold in the restaurant. A warm sweater would have been appreciated. Service was great until we had finished our meal.
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    The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
    4.3
  • DianaVIP
    Greater Boston •46 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 12, 2024
    Always good to visit. Good choices for all palettes.
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    HOMEPrice: Moderate• American• Branford
    4.7
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