44 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.!!!!!“

“Muy buena la atención y la comida muy buena 🥰🥰“

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

“10 out 10 experience. Definitely will be going back. Most definitely would recommend to anyone in the area.“

“Southington location is amazing!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 🔥🙌🏻“

“I stop by at least once a week“

“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!!“

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

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

“Best hot dogs in Ct“

“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.“

“Had a great experience at Home restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“Good food. Great service.“

“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.“

“This is by far the highest quality food in west haven. I bet even with 30 miles. The owners are fabulous and the food is amazing. Great outdoor entertainment during the season Not only do I love to have a great sit down meal the cater all our family’s gatherings. When a family member was down and out Linda the owner delivered the food personally and made sure we had the whole experience even though we couldn’t make it there she brought the restaurant to us. Amazing people and food. What’s worse than going out to dinner and still being hungry…WELL NOT HAPPENING HERE.

I joke”I don’t go to Biaggetti’s for the food, I go for the leftovers! You will leave more than Thanksgiving stuffed with plenty of leftovers!!“

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

“A Delightful Evening at Little Pub
We had a wonderful dining experience at Little Pub recently. The food was excellent – we ordered the veggie wraps which were fresh and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was perfectly creamy and satisfying. To accompany our meal, we enjoyed well-crafted old fashioneds that hit just the right notes.
What really made the evening special was the outstanding service. Our server Payton was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making it easy to relax and enjoy our meal.
Little Pub is definitely a spot we enjoy. Whether you’re looking for comfort food done right or simply a great place to unwind with quality drinks and good company, this place delivers. Highly recommend!“

“I was confused why my meal was different recently so I went back this weekend and figured out they stopped automatically adding the onions to the home fries they added no problem and that was definitely this missing factor staff still friendly just make sure to bring cash for tip as they now accept cards but dont have ability to add tip 🙂“

“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.“

“Great food, great drinks, great spot.“

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

“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.“

“Love it !! Unique experience“

“Our office went out to lunch today and had an amazing experience with Brandon. He was attentive, asked all the right questions, kept our drinks refilled, and checked in with us multiple times. I would go back just to have Brandon as our server again. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“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“

“The food is amazing, customer service is excellent and I recommend them to anybody.Iris made me feel welcome.“