Best Hot Spot Restaurants in North Branford

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Lockworks Tavern

4.4

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Branford

Booked 2 times today

Lockworks Tavern isn't just your neighborhood tavern; it's an experience unto itself, a destination for those seeking something beyond the ordinary. Situated at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, the tavern captivates with a blend of rustic charm and modern flair. Here, conversations flow freely and your glass is always full.

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2. The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1889)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Madison

Booked 16 times today

The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel is a hot spot due to its amazing views, delicious progressive American cuisine, and impeccable service. As one reviewer puts it, 'The food, service, and location were absolutely perfect.' Another praises the 'consistently excellent menu choices, food quality, ambience and overall great customer experience.' The restaurant has a 5-star rating overall, with reviews highlighting its 'gorgeous setting,' 'creative menu,' and 'stunning' views. It's a top choice for dining in the Madison area.

3. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2969)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 8 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.

4. olea - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(1401)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

In the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in their food, wine, and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.

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5. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(540)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

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6. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 19 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.

7. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(211)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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8. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.5

Awesome(1411)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

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9. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(278)

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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10. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(654)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 12 times today

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is a hot spot in Wallingford, known for its comfortable fire-side seating and beautiful old-world charm. It's got a high overall rating from customers, with many praising the fantastic food, great service, and charming ambiance. Reviewers have particularly enjoyed the 'fantastic' food and 'excellent' service, and the restaurant is often described as a 'charming' and 'historic' location.

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Mike
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and great service. A nice way to start off the holiday week!
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyPrice: Expensive• Steak• Glastonbury
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4.8
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Mary
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding Service, lovely food and charming atmosphere. Burgers, truffle fries, Desert Board and Gingerbread Chai Latte were very tasty. We were seated outside under heaters which was perfect thanks to good weather. They offered Seasonal Cocktails and they were passing hors d'oeuvres while we were waiting to be seated. This cafe is situated in Terrain and it was so beautifully decorated for Christmas including a snow machine. This was my 2nd visit and Restaurant staff are excellent.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Heathervip
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food and great service! We will be back. What a great night.
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Fresh SaltPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Old Saybrook
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4.6
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Barbara
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The Tavern was the perfect choice for our mid-week birthday celebration. The additions to the fall menu are delicious with particular favorites: the Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Acorn Squash Skins. Service was warm, welcoming and efficient and we appreciated Chef Alex’s table-side visit. We’ll be back!
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Lockworks TavernPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Branford
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4.4
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Mary Gail
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Four of us had a very lovely late lunch. The only reason I did not give the food 5 stars was the fish & Chips had a bit too much coating on it.The waitress was excellent.
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The Wharf-Madison Beach HotelPrice: Expensive• undefined• Madison
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Lockworks Tavern

2. The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel

3. ZINC New Haven

4. olea - New Haven

5. Consiglio's - New Haven

6. Encore by Goodfellas

7. Olives and Oil

8. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

9. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

10. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

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