37 Best American Restaurants near Guilford

“I loved their seared tuna salad and sea salt caramel hot chocolate!“

“Super glad we stumbled upon this place. the food was great, but more importantly the people were kind and welcoming. It made our day.“

“Family friendly and full of regulars. The staff is nothing short of amazing. Food is consistent, always made the way you hoped it would come out and that’s what’s important! Great tap selection, easy to get on and off the highway. If you like sports there’s 6 TVs above the bar but it’s NOT a sports bar. Can’t recommend enough“

“Great wood fire cooking- both seafood and steak!“

“What a great place. Each time I come I see the same friendly and knowledgeable staff, the food is creative and consistently delicious, with something for everybody, but my favorite is the Salt Marsh Farm pork chop with cranberry apple compote-best ever! New limited cocktails are a great addition to the top restaurant in Guilford.“

“KILLER burgers!!! Amazing!“

“Delicious food- lovely ambience“

“Great atmosphere and the Food was excellent“

“Had the lobster roll and pumpkin espresso martini yum! Boyfriend scallops over pesto pasta and dad had the tuna. We loved it what a clean place and what a nice waitress.“

“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 .“

“What an elegant spot to dine at after a nice beach trip. The blueberry lemonade was so pretty and fresh tasting. The crispy chicken sandwich was flavorful and the fries on the side were well cooked. Nice views of the sound from sitting on the patio outside. I would like to come back here to stay at the hotel and check that out!“

“Gayle at What's Cookin catered my mother-in-law's 80th birthday party, and the food—especially the variety of sandwich wraps—was both delicious and beautifully presented. Gayle was incredibly responsive and even added a personal touch to the display when she learned my mother was a lifelong equestrian. Her helpful and friendly service made the event special, and I highly recommend What’s Cookin for any occasion.“

“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!“

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

“We had the most amazing meal sent to our hotel. Tuna crudo, crab salad, strip steak and zabaione; ( custard desert). It was delicious. If you can try his cooking“

“Oh my god! the BEST corn chowder I ever had - served with delicious PERFECTLY prepared crusted cod. Our waitress was so friendly, and on the spot. my wife had a chicken dish that was the best she says she’s ever had. Drinks were really good… not too weak, but not flamethrowers that make you cringe. We will be going back!!’ prices were VERY reasonable and the place is CLEAN and everyone was “friendly”!! Only go if you like great food at great prices in a great town!!“

“I stop by at least once a week“

“Beautiful indoors with great staff!“

“Wanted to take a second to share my opinion and experience at Donahue’s. I can’t say enough good about our experience. We were super impressed with the service, the food and the staff. What impressed me most was the owner. He was right there to help his staff and actually served us our meal. He was very kind and welcoming. I will definitely return and highly recommend this establishment. Thank you.“

“Server was great and accommodating. Food was great! Will definitely visit again!“

“Great food, great drinks, great spot.“

“amazing pastas! great drink selection“

“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!!“

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

“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!....“

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

“Delicious seafood and steaks! Excellent martini's!!“

“Joe makes the best Lemon Drop martini! 🍸🍋“

“I recently visited Rose Orchard for the first time, and I was very impressed with my experience. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap and the chicken tenders, and both exceeded my expectations. The wrap was flavorful and fresh, with perfectly cooked chicken, crispy bacon, and a delicious ranch dressing. The chicken tenders were crispy, juicy, and cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and was served quickly. Based on my first visit, I can definitely see myself coming back and trying more items from the menu. Highly recommended!“

“The Best, and I’m a Blue Devil Westie girl. :)“

“Probably my favorite restaurant in Branford. Best lobster bisque hands down! Service is always so wonderful, kind and accommodating and the food is out of this world.“

“Great atmosphere ! Amazing staff“

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.“

“The best place in Coastal Connecticut“

“Good food and portion sizes, and very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Glad I stopped in while traveling.“

“We have been enjoying Chow for years and everything we have ever had from them has been delicious but yesterday… Father’s Day, they went above and beyond! They were packed and after waiting for a while for my take out order (understandable for a busy night) they confessed and profusely apologized because in the rush of the busy evening one of my pizzas had been dropped. Without missing a beat they promised my pizzas would be remade and delivered to my house…. Half hour away!!! That is stellar customer service!!! So, amazing food AND wonderful customer service, what more could anyone want?!“

“My first time here was a month ago having dinner in the steakhouse! If I could give 10 stars for the food, servers and atmosphere I would have. Last night we returned to dine in the tavern, food was absolutely delicious, Mariah our server greeted us with a friendly warm smile that she never lost each time she came to our table. We will be back very soon to sit on the balcony this time ! CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!“