Parthenon Diner Restaurant
374 E Main St, Branford
(203) 481-0333
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Eggs Home Fries \u0026 Toast
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Corned Beef Hash Benedict
Eggs Home Fries & Toast
Mystic French Toast
Pancakes Short Stack
Nutella French Toast
French Onion Soup
Beef & Lamb Gyro
Soup of the Day
Breakfast Sandwiches
Bac/Egg/Ch Sand
Two eggs and cheese. Choice of roll, grilled sour dough or wrap.
Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
Grilled sourdough. Choose from American, cheddar or Swiss cheese.
Bacon, Avocado, Tomato & Cheese Sandwich Breakfast
Grilled sourdough.
Short Rib Hash Sandwich Breakfast
Two eggs and cheese. Choice of roll, grilled sour dough or wrap.
Mexican Breakfast Wrap
Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, onion, cheddar cheese, fire roasted salsa, sour cream, and home fries.
Turkey Sausage Patty Sandwich Breakfast
Two eggs and cheese. Choice of roll, grilled sour dough or wrap.
Avocado Toast
toasted sourdough, avocado spread, tomatoes, bacon
Breakfast Additions
Bacon
Sausage
Side Corned Beef Hash
Cream Cheese Bagel Breakfast (Small)
Fresh Cut Fruit
Bagel Lox & Cream Cheese OT
Tomatoes, Onions, Cappers
Side Turkey Sausage
Jumbo English Muffin
Ham
Side Canadian Bacon
Hard Roll & Butter
Bagel Lox
Banana
Side Butternut Hash
Butter & Jelly Bagel Breakfast
Challah Toast
Starters
Chicken Tender Basket
Honey mustard dipping sauce.
Disco Fries
Cheese fries and house gravy.
Hot App Sampler (for 2)
Chicken tenders, fried mozzarella, buffalo wings, philly steak egg rolls.
Philly Steak Rolls (3 Pieces)
Shaven steak, onions, and cheese, stuffed in egg roll wrappers, and deep fried.
Quesadillas
Monterey and cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Buffalo Wings
Spicy chicken wings, blue cheese dip.
Fried Mozzarella
Battered sticks, marinara dipping sauce.
Twisted Potchos
Fried sidewinder fries, crushed bacon, green onions, beer cheese, and sweet chili drizzle.
Warm Pretzels
sea salt and beer cheese dip.
Mac & Cheese Bites
Smoked Gouda cheese, panko crust, and cheddar dip.
Fried Shrimp App
lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce
Fried Clam Strip App
lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce
Savory Soups
Soup of the Day
Made fresh daily.
French Onion Crock
Beef bone broth and bubbly Gruyere.
Fresh Salads
California Cobb Salad
Avocado, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, hard boiled egg, and greens.
Greek Salad
Feta, kalamata olives, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, grape leaves, and chopped greens.
Garden Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, mixed greens, red onion, shredded carrot.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, shaven Parmesan, house croutons, and house dressing.
EDAMAME QUINOA SALAD
Edamame, quinoa, kale, green garbanzo beans, shaved purple and green brussel sprouts, diced cucumber, served with Asian Sesame Dressing
CT Harvest Salad
Sweetened cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, mixed greens.
Chef Salad
roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, hard boiled egg, onions , olives
Classic Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
With choice of cheese and bread.
BLT Sandwich
With mayo and choice of bread.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Grilled rye and American cheese.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Chilled with lettuce and tomatoes.
Hot Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
House challah bread, potatoes, vegetable, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Grilled Hot Dog
Natural Chicken Salad Sandwich
Poached and chilled chicken breast, celery, lettuce, tomato, choice of bread.
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Thinly sliced on marbled rye with dark ale mustard.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Thinly sliced on marbled rye with dark ale mustard.
Steak Sandwich
With lettuce and tomato choice of bread.
Sliced Turkey Sandwich
With lettuce and tomato, choice of bread.
Grinders
#2 Chicken Cutlet
crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, cheese
#4 Buffalo Chicken
crispy buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing
#7 Falafer Wrap
crispi falafel balls, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tsatziki sauce
#3 Meatball Grinder
homestyle meatballs, mozzarella cheese, marinara
#1 The Big Cheese
shaved steak topped with creamy mac & cheese
#5 Roast beef Grinder
sliced roast beef, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, provolone cheese
Artisan Sandwiches, Handhelds & Gourmet Burgers
Cheeseburger Club
5 oz. choice burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes mayo, and triple decker. Served with fries and pickle.
Island Fish Tacos
Battered cod, mango Napa slaw, fire roasted salsa, chipotle crema and three pieces flour tortilla. Served with fries and pickle.
Parthenon Burger
8 oz. choice chuck burger, lettuce. Tomatoes, pickles and potato bun. Served with fries and pickle.
Deli Reuben
Corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, melted swiss, Russian dressing and grilled rye. Served with fries and pickle.
Classic Turkey Club
Carved turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise. Served with fries and pickle.
Torino Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, and pesto. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Tavern Burger
8 oz. choice chuck, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, cheddar cheese, and potato bun. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Spicy fried chicken, romaine lettuce, blue cheese dressing and jumbo tortilla. Served with fries and pickle.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Shredded short ribs, caramelized onions, cheddar, and American cheeses and sourdough. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
West Coast Chicken Wrap
Grilles chicken, swiss, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo. Served with fries and pickle.
FALAFEL WRAP
Crispy hot falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce served with sweet potato fries
Pastrami Nightmare
Shaven pastrami, swiss cheese, onion, tomato, and grilled rye bread. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken, Napa chili slaw, sweet chili drizzle, and potato bun. French fires, pickle.
Western Burger
8 oz. choice burger, caramelized onions, smoked bacon, honey BBQ and potato bun. Served with fries and pickle.
Mediterranean Wrap
Fried eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pesto. Served with fries, slaw and pickle.
Gochujang Turkey Burger
Dark and light meat blended turkey, beer cheese, house slaw, fermented sweet chili sauce, lettuce, and potato bun. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, shaven Parmesan and creamy caesar dressing. Served with fries and pickle.
Philly Cheesesteak Grinder
Shaven steak, grilled onions, peppers, melted American cheese choice of grinder roll or wrap. Served with fries, slaw, and pickle.
BEYOND BURGER
BeyondTM Patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, potato bun
Meatball grinder parmigiana
Poached
California Benedict
Two poached, toasted English muffin, bacon, avocado, house hollandaise, and home fries.
Classic Egg Benedict
Two poached, toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, house hollandaise, and home fries.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Two poached, toasted English muffin, sliced lox, hollandaise, and home fries.
Short Rib Hash & Eggs
Housemade short rib hash, two poached, English muffin, cheddar cheese, and cracked pepper hollandaise.
Corned Beef Hash Benedict
Housemade corned beef hash, two poached, English muffin, hollandaise and home fries.
House Specialties
Really Hungry Man
Short stack pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, two eggs, home fries, and toast.
Hungry Man
Three eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, home fries, and toast.
Eggs, Home Fries & Toast
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Housemade hash, two egg your way, home fries, and toast.
Roasted Butternut Squash Hash & Eggs
Vegetarian. Served with two egg any style and fresh mixed fruit.
Parthenon's Omelette Top 10 List
Mayas Greek Omelette
Vegetarian. Fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta.
Cheese Omelette
Choose American, swiss, cheddar, and feta.
Western Omelette
Ham, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
Bacon & Cheese Omelette
Applewood smoked bacon and choice of cheese.
Meat Lovers
Ham, bacon, sausage and American cheese
Veggie Omelette
Vegetarian. Onions, mushrooms, peppers, and tomato.
Country Omelette
Bacon, broccoli, mushrooms, tomato, and cheddar cheese.
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Fire smoked natural ham and choice of cheese.
Philly Omelette
Shaven steak, American cheese, onions, and peppers.
Mardi Gras Omelette
Sausage, onion, tomato, jalapeño and cheddar.
Kostas Omelette
Sausage, onions and Vermont cheddar cheese.
Griddles
Nutella French Toast
Battered challah bread, chocolate hazelnut spread, and sliced bananas.
Oreo Cookie Pancakes
Whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Pancakes
Sweet cream butter and syrup.
APPLE PIE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Our in house made challah bread stuffed with apple pie filling, topped with powdered sugar and whip cream
Belgian Waffles
With syrup golden classic.
French Toast
With powdered sugar challah bread.
French toast sticks
served with raspberry syrup
Banana Pecan Pancakes
Bananas, toasted pecans, sweet cream butter, and syrup.
Dinner Entrées
Fresh Roasted Turkey Dinner
Hand carved stuffing, potatoes, house vegetables, and cranberries.
Creamy Mac & Cheese Dinner
Three cheese blend small shells.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Hand breaded chicken breast fillet, marinara, melted, mozzarella, and pasta.
Chicken Piccata
Served with capers in a butter, lemon and white wine sauce with pasta or potato. Served with a cup of soup or house salad.
Bourbon Steak Tips Dinner
Marinated and grilled tips, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bourbon demi sauce, and mashed potatoes.
Honey Stung Fried Chicken
Four pieces chicken, honey sriracha drizzle, coleslaw, and fries.
Fried Seafood Combination
Shrimp, sole, cod and clam strips,
French fries, cole slaw, lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce
Braised Short Ribs Dinner
Fork tender slow cooked short ribs, rich beef bone gravy, mashed potatoes, and chef's select vegetables.
Fried Clam Strip Dinner
French Fries, Cole Slaw, lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce
Housemade Meatloaf Dinner
Slow cooked house blend, tangy glaze, mashed potatoes, and house vegetable.
PAPPARDELLE AND MEATBALLS
Homestyle meatballs, pappardelle, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese
Fried Shrimp Dinner
French Fries, Cole Slaw, lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce
Fish & Chips Dinner
Crisp cod with a tempura crust, french fries, and house slaw.
New England Roasted Cod
Fresh Atlantic cod, butter cracker crust, fresh lemon, and herbs, pesto tossed pasta, and roasted tomato.
Greek Delights
Chicken Souvlaki
Feta, olives, tomatoes, red onions, tzatziki, warm pita with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta cheese wrapped in filo dough.
Beef & Lamb Gyro
Warm pita, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, tzatziki sauce with fries, slaw, and pickle.
Greek Vegetarian Platter
Spinach pie, feta cheese, tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, pita, and tzatziki.
Greek Sampler
Pita, tzatziki, kalamata olives, grape leaves, moussaka, chicken souvlaki, gyro, and feta cheese.
Paleo & Macros Diet
Helen
Turkey burger, three scrambled egg whites, avocado, tomatoes, and brown rice.
Nancy
Grilled chicken breast, sautéed broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, and brown rice.
Crossfit Omelette
Egg whites, spinach, grilled chicken, fire roasted salsa, and fresh fruit.
Stephanie
grilled chicken, bed of lettuce, ripe tomatoes, bacon, side of mayo
Ethan
Twin five ounce hamburgers, two eggs over, grilled onions, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Diane
Grilled London broil, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic, and olive oil.
Elayne
Grilled turkey burger, avocado, roasted peppers, spinach, poached eggs, and fruit.
Side Orders
French Fries
Home Fries
Onion Rings
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
available after 4:00pm
Homemade Cole Slaw
Sweet Potato Fries
Rice Pilaf
Side Caesar Salad
Sidewinder Fries
Broccoli Rabe
Side House Salad
Brown Rice
Desserts
Hand Crafted Pies
Plain Cheesecake
Waffle a la Mode
Fresh made Belgian waffle.
Beverages
Milkshakes
Iced Coffee
Juice
Chocolate Milk
Old Fashioned Lemonade
Cafe Americano
Unsweetened Iced Tea
House Steeped Iced Tea
Hot Cocoa
Served with whipped cream.
Cappuccino
Iced Cappuccino
Hot Coffee
Fresh ground regular or decaf.
Milk
Hot Tea
Hot Herbal Tea
Double Espresso
Floats
Smoothies
Berry Good Breakfast
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, and almond milk.
Strawberry Banana Blast
Strawberry, banana, and orange juice.
GRAB & GO
20 oz Diet Coke
20 oz Ginger Ale
20 oz coke bottle
20 oz Smartwater
Fresh Fruit Salad
Stani Greek Yogurt
Water Bottle
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Recent Reviews
All staff are great, nice, and friendly. Place is pretty nice too and clean. Food was okay, but not complaining too much because of the diner. Breakfast is awesome though, can't complain and can't get enough! Highly recommend any of the breakfasts!
July 2025
We live in North Guilford, and the Parthenon Diner is our go-to spot in the area. While we’re close to the Hidden Kitchen on Route 80, that place can get a bit too busy with long wait times.
The Parthenon Diner has that classic diner atmosphere that I really enjoy—it feels warm and familiar every time we go. I always get the egg sandwich on a croissant, and they’ve consistently had it available. My partner is a fan of eggs Benedict, and luckily, they serve...
The Parthenon Diner has that classic diner atmosphere that I really enjoy—it feels warm and familiar every time we go. I always get the egg sandwich on a croissant, and they’ve consistently had it available. My partner is a fan of eggs Benedict, and luckily, they serve...
June 2025
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