43 Best American Restaurants near East Haven

“We love Country Kitchen and are here every weekend! Leo, Jess, and Audrey are the best crew in town. The old school vibe and food are top notch. Highly recommend the croissant French toast, the Wise Guy breakfast sandwich, and of course the poppy seed horn.“

“Fabulous service, wonderful, and fun ambiance, and delicious, authentic food. It’s a gem! Try the cheese, cabbage, and all the desserts! Well worth a drive!“

“food is awesome staff very courteous and welcoming!!!“

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AWESOME. RESTAURANT“

“I have visited Moxie's for breakfast in East Haven CT. Different days and times of the week and I never leave disappointed. Nor the company I am with. The service is great. The staff is friendly, reasonable prices. A variety in their menu selections. The atmosphere is small but peaceful. It's a lovely atmosphere. I am a satisfied customer.“

“I honestly am ashamed to say that I’ve lived in East Haven for 22 years and have never had Tollis pizza. Some friends and I were getting together and we were talking about restaurants to go to, and I had mentioned that I had never tried Tollis. We decided to give it a go. And I have never been happier with a decision ever! We had the white clam pizza, we had the Amalfi pizza. And I couldn’t decide which was my favorite. My friends had the Bolognese sauce, which the waitress brought a little bowl so they could try it with some bread before they ordered their entrée! Nice touch! It was fantastic! Our waitress was super attentive, very friendly, we were near where they were making the pizzas and it was fun to watch. An all-around great experience highly highly recommend.!!!!!“

“I went in for lunch on a Tuesday of this week and sat down at the bar, she was very intenitive and came right up to me with a warm glow, very upbeat, took my order and made me feel welcome, very great service, will be back to see her again“

“The staff was incredible! The food was amazing and the drinks were very tasty. Most definitely recommend and will be back.“

“visited Hornets Nest for the first time yesterday , by accident , just driving by . Had a great lunch , very pleasant people . Highly Recommended . Going to make it our stop when in the area .“

“Another fantastic meal! Chef Rick and Chef Lizzy are consistently spot on. My husband says it's the best Zuppa he's ever had! (he gets it every time).The service is impeccable and Karl is an outstanding server. Can't say enough about Nataz!“

“Went to SaltBrick Prime Steakhouse there. Lovely, delicious, great unique atmosphere. Love their $59 special dinner w multiple great choices. I had a very tasty onion soup, a perfectly prepared prime rib w high end fries (could have been a huge potato), a Yorkshire pudding bread, and a dark dark chocolate cake dessert w real whipped cream. Relaxing and satisfying, has become a favorite.“

“I stop by at least once a week“

“This is a wonderful Black owned family restaurant and bar. The food, drinks and service are very good and the atmosphere has a warm and inviting vibe. There is Comedy Night on Thursdays and a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays. The entertainment is top notch in this safe venue where the mature can relax and enjoy themselves comfortably. I love going to this restaurant.“

“Very intimate setting. The wait staff were very friendly. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and the manager came over to congratulate us as well as give us a complimentary toast.“

“Always great tasting food, friendly staff, and extremely clean! Would highly recommend 🔥🙌🏻“

“It was great and the outside is beautiful the waiters great Kristen and Cody“

“Our server Devine was amazing and so well poised. The appetizers of meatballs and their charcuterie was presented beautifully. The only issue was with dinner. We got the squid ink pasta and the filet. You could 110% taste the food was high quality and fresh but it missed the mark for us on taste. It lacked so much flavor. If you’re looking for a good simple meal with 5 star service, this is the place but if you’re looking for dishes that the chef cares about flavor and excitement, this restaurant lacks in that. It was a good experience over all but we were just disappointed because there’s so much potential for it to be a restaurant where you go back specifically for that one dish because it tasted so good.“

“It’s the best place around and it’s not even close! Great prices too!“

“Food is DELCIOUS AND SERVICE IS GREAT!!“

“The best place to eat in Branford for families! Their side entrance is super stroller-friendly and the Mac and cheese made my toddler (literally) dance! I can’t recommend Home enough!!“

“Best hot dogs in Ct“

“I’d give the Colombian empanadas a 3.5/5. The flavor was solid and you can tell they’re made with care, especially the seasoned filling and crispy corn dough. They were satisfying overall, but a little more seasoning and a crispier texture would’ve taken them to the next level. Still a good option if you’re craving something traditional and comforting.“

“Good atmosphere ,acceptable service Will be good if could get a liquor license and add lengua guisada in their menu Sure I will comeback .“

“Best bar in West Haven. I mean if you are going to dance and pay for overpriced shots then no. This is not your place. If you are looking for a bar where everyone knows your name and the beer is always cold and served right then this is your place.“

“Very quiet restaurant in hotel lobby. Service was very friendly and attentive. Slightly overpriced for quality of food. Menu was very limited, with really the option for dinner being a burger, taco, or turkey sandwich. Food was very good and not greasy. However, it was expensive for the quality.“

“I usually Don’t write food reviews but I’m fat sooooo….Ever have those tacos that claim to be a meal but eat like a snack , making you scramble to hit Dunkin afterwords for a coffee and a donut just because it doesn’t do it for you. So check these out ,Tacos that eat like a meal and it taste like the good lord himself is doing a flavor Harlem shuffle in yo mouth. Teddy B's Restaurant . Always leave room in your heart for these tacos! These would bring our country into Harmony, lowering crime rates, anonymous postings and sign thefts! Even in Lil ole’ Bethany. Noooo Doubt! Awesomeness!“

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“best chicken franchise with lemon, spinach and mashed potatoes. compliments to the chef“

“This place deserves a 5 star rating. The food is phenomenal, I’ve never had a bad meal here. The specials board offers new dishes every day for breakfast and lunch and they are incredible every time. Super creative, thoughtful, fresh and high quality. Service is fantastic too, very nice servers/cashiers, quick and friendly. Paula is a wonderful chef, and her service and cooking staff deserve all the praise. Very professional here, 10/10.“

“Good food. Great service.“

“Ate there for the first time last night. Got seated immediately and the server came over quickly and was very nice. Ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower as an app and it was amazing! For my main course I had the Reuben and Rachel sandwich. It too was awesome. I have been to the Old Saybrook location several times before and the Branford location is right on par with it.“

“Great food, great time always there! A community staple for sure...“

“The food is great and the owners and staff are very friendly . The food is always good too .“

“Decent drinks and food. Calamari is great for a bar. They haven't had the correct ingredients for drinks all week. Small things like cherries, orange bitters, orange peel, etc. Also run out of normal brands a lot.
Decent enough but a little pricey for not being able to get a correctly made drink.“

“John Davenport restaurant is a great spot for a quiet dinner and drinks. The view of New Haven is spectacular. I highly recommend the Jungle bird cocktail at Bar 19. The strip steak and fries were very good. It's a little expensive and the dinner menu is small, but the ambiance is worth it. Service was excellent.“

“We tried Bella’s Cafe a few weeks ago and had to go back! The food is incredible (the creamiest, most delicious cheese grits I’ve ever had). The strawberry rhubarb French toast special was next level. Staff is so friendly. If you are looking for yummy comfort food in a warm and inviting place, check out this spot!“

“Love it !! Unique experience“

“I love olympia diner. So today I gave 4 stars for service and hope the lovely professional lady that is normally there see this because I come here all the time for the past 20 years and never had bad service or food. today I called 6 times because on work days I call get my food and go to work and no one answered but since I left early I decided to stop and see if they were open anyway. I get in there the damn girl act like she knows no English when I asked if phone was broke then tells me she busy. I said how is she busy when it was literally 3 people in there. 2 at a table and the one sitting at counter who had nerve to tell me she by herself and she busy, mean while they are talking laughing so he must of been her friend. I was so angry. It's not her business or money so she didn't care.“

“My fiancé and I have been coming here for the past 7 years. Never had a bad meal and the price is great for the amount you get. The people commenting badly about this place are definitely overreacting and probably live in Greenwich. Sounds like snobby bitter women.“

“We had a fun time celebrated a friend birthday! We really enjoyed the competition game. Food was delicious! Would definitely recommend it for a group outing“

“Great food, great drinks, great spot.“

“Top notch food and cocktails in a relaxed environment with reasonable prices.“