Best Date Night Restaurants in Hamden

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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New Haven

Neighborhoods

AnsoniaBranfordCheshireHamdenMilfordNew Haven

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Haven Beer Co. - Hamden

4.6

Exceptional(89)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Hamden

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Haven Beer Company- more than just a brewery. We have our own brews, plus guest beers, a full bar with craft cocktails, wine, and a menu of great food made in-house. Come in for lunch, dinner, or a beer. Great for large groups or smaller get together - Everyone is welcome!

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2. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(400)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.

3. L'Orcio

4.7

Exceptional(2267)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.

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4. La Lupa Ristorante - North Haven

4.2

Awesome(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

La Lupa is an innovative way to appreciate the taste of traditional recipes handed down from our grandmothers or from our family, elaborated with unaltered passion, and the essence of Rome, Italy. The recipes that are used to create the La Lupa brand are the result of extensive research, keeping together the methods of family tradition, the discovery of secret ingredients and of each cooks own personal methods.The excellence of the dishes offered, the pleasant and familiar atmosphere that reigns within the restaurant, the right balance between quality and price, seasoned with the sympathy and professionalism of the owners and staff, are the strengths of the restaurant.We grant everyone who dines with us in North Haven, CT, the opportunity to experience Rome!!

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5. Red Lobster - North Haven

4.3

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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6. Solun Tapas Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

Located at 245 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, Solun Tapas Bar & Restaurant offers up-scale dining at its finest. The menu is made up of many delicious options along with a smart wine list. The place is fun and attracts a lively crowd. There's plenty of TVs at the Solun tapas Bar for those who want to catch the game while they're enjoying their meal.The seafood croquettes and the shrimp risotto are the specials at the Solun Tapas bar. When it comes to drinking options, the Solun Tapas bar has a nice collection on the menu. The Latin Lovers martinis and the Irish Manhattan are the crowd favorites when it comes to drinks. Overall, this restaurant offers a nice atmosphere and upbeat vibe that makes your visit memorable.

7. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 10 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.

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8. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

3.8

Excellent(676)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 9 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.-- --

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9. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1177)

$$$$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.

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10. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 7 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

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joseph
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The server/bartender Brian was very attentive and the food was very good. No complaints.
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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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Eileen
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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Colletha
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The waiter Jess customer service was everything she made our date night wonderful
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Red Lobster - North HavenPrice: Moderate• Seafood• New Haven
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4.3
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Robert
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The server we had was absolutely amazing. I do not know how name but I recall he was bald. He made the entire experience for my brother and I amazing. Thank you so much! Everything was super clean including bathrooms. Loved my lasagna and meatballs. The tres leches cake good. Thank you! Overall great experience. Parking we found in a paid garage not too far from the restaurant but there is also paid parking across the street I believe.
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Encore by GoodfellasPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.6
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MarieVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 28, 2025
Great food, impeccable service and very nice atmosphere. We have been going for years and we never had a bad meal. We love LaLupa 😍
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La Lupa Ristorante - North HavenPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.2

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