46 Best American Restaurants near East Haven

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great night at Abate Apizza at the Lodge last night with the cousins.“

“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.“

“2025.
MY. ONLY. ISSUES. I. HAVE. WITH
THE. VILLAGE. IN.
SOME. CUSTOMER S. ARE. VERY. RUDE
RUDE. CUSTOMER S. PLEASE
KEEP. YOUR. BAD. COMMENTS
TO. YOUR. SELF.
ONES. SITS. IN. FRONT.
ALL. ENPLOYEE S. ARE. NICE
AWESOME. RESTAURANT“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Great service and good. Definitely worth the visit. Staff is wonderful and the chefs are phenomenal.“

“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.“

“I hadn’t been to Nick’s Char Pit in over 25 years, but after seeing one of their specials on Facebook, I decided it was time to give it another shot and I’m so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, it instantly brought me back to my childhood. The atmosphere is exactly how I remembered it classic, welcoming, and full of character. It’s rare to find a place that still holds onto that kind of nostalgia. The food was fantastic, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience just felt genuine. You can tell they take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for a fun blast-from-the-past kind of place, Nick’s is absolutely worth a visit. And shoutout to Bobby his daily TikTok jokes are awesome and just add to the whole experience!“

“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.“

“Consistently some of the most delicious food in the neighborhood. A breakfast sandwich that was a godsend this morning! Excellent pizza with house made sausage. Toasty and warming arepas. Excellent guava queso pastries. If it's on the menu, get it!“

“Hands down the best pancakes I have had.“

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

“Randomly stopped here for my mom’s birthday dinner and so glad we did! We were seated immediately, got our drinks pronto and the server made sure to make my mom feel special on her birthday! We ordered the mushroom pasta (truffle butter is divine), the roasted duck and bolognese. Yummy all around. Service is amazing and definitely contributes the most to this 5 star rating! We didn’t check out the rooftop but I heard that’s nice too.“

“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“

“Beautiful indoors with great staff!“

“I like it here mixed crowd Neighborhood bar“

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

“Love it !! Unique experience“

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

“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!“

“Everything is always so good here! I love that you get soup AND salad with your meals plus lots of bread warm and fresh. The portions are huge and delicious! The servers are very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. It is one of the very few remaining West Haven gems that still put quality and freshness first! Love it here!“

“Great food, great drinks, great spot.“

“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.“

“Went here yesterday on Mother’s Day because everywhere else was packed. Steak and cheese was great and Omg I’m obsessed with those Mac and Cheese bites! Also got a free milkshake for Mother’s Day, thank you!“

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

“10 out of 10 ! Everything about it was great .“

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“Best hot dogs in Ct“

“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!!“

“They catering from Cafe George by Paula has been phenomenal at each of my events--from the inventiveness of the offerings, the deliciousness of the food, and the affordability of the items, I would highly recommend Cafe George by Paula to anyone needing a creative, flexible, and top-quality catering option!“

“My friend and I stopped in at Beef and Brew Pub. I had the salmon she had the steak. The food was delicious! Go here.“

“my wife and I were looking at places to go, There was Doma, Pasta Cosi, LaMonacos,Goodfellas, Cava, so many other places , But we optioned for Rossittos, and asking Branford locals they gave some mixed reviews, I made reservations for valentines day, We were looking forward to it, And then we Arrive, Its like a Noisy Bar as soon as u walk in , We were seated in the Back along a long wobbly bench seat Next to a filthy wall with an oil pipe coming out, We ordered, The wait staff was extremely slow, I get it , It was busier than they probably ever are considering the occasion, No excuse, we ordered cacio e pepe, And a Lasagna Simple, Casio Pepe which is supposed to be done with Romano Cheese and Black Peppercorns , And pasta Water to form the Gravy.....over Bucatini which is a hollow pasta Well what I got was Brown Butter and someone's leftovers in a Bowl The portion was literally 3/4 eaten when I got it, I immediately asked waitress what the hell is this, she ignored me and walked away, The waitress comes by after almost 30 minutes of it sitting on my table and uneaten, and asks how was everything and is something wrong, I explained that situation, and this is not what I ordered, Couldnt be, We sat next to a couple who ordered Pasta and the Portion was Very Large and looked delicious, Then mine shows up which is literally 2 fork full of pasta in a bowl with This gross looking Brown Buttery sauce and Green parsley I have Many Photos, the waitress asked what I wanted her to do and I was mortified and quipped Bring me what I ordered for 26 dollars , she said We just want to make ya happy sarcastically , I said there is Nothing you can do to make me happy, But bring us the check she did 45minutes later and it was 89 dollars For a lasagna and Cacio e pepe, one soda and a martini, I added it came out to 61 dollars so where is the additional 28 dollars, we paid , Said nothing No Tip and left, Never will I ever Return I guess they charge extra for someone else's Leftovers the kid forgot to wrap!....“

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

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

“Dangle's is a black-owned business in well established downtown. The restaurant is nice and quaint giving you the feels of being connected to the owner and staff. The food was delicious - delivered hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and accommodating. It behooves anyone reading this to try this place out. You won't be disappointed.“

“Excellent Food! Friendly Service! Unbelievable Deserts! My Favorite Restaurant!“

“went there with Ty for my birthday recently then he brought me to a place called Mr Happys best night ever 10/10 would recommend“