35 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.“

“Delicious food- lovely ambience“

“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“

“KILLER burgers!!! Amazing!“

“Great atmosphere and the Food was excellent“

“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.“

“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 .“

“My wife and I recently dined at The Wharf Restaurant. Servers Kevin and Arad were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was prepared as specified and was delicious. The overall atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. We look forward to returing.“

“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!“

“Excellent food especially the Mac and cheese. The dessert was phenomenal and service all around was excellent. Such a welcoming place. Not to mention our serve Christina was a gem. She was attentive throughout the night and offered great suggestions.“

“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“

“Friends and Co is on heavy rotation for date night (Thursday) and we've never had a bad experience. There is a cozy little nook in the main dining room that we love, but last night it was taken (they were super busy!) so we were seated next to the fireplace. So cozy!!! It's my new favorite spot, at least in the winter.
Food is always delicious, service is always top notch and friendly, and we've never had a single complaint. There is a traditional bar area as well, but I have never visited that side. It looks cozy too though!
If you're looking for a comfy place to bring family or friends for a pleasant and relaxed evening, Friends is a great choice.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Great atmosphere ! Amazing staff“

“Great food, great drinks, great spot.“

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

“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!....“

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

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

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

“This is a great spot to entertain the kids. Play at the park up the road, pick your own fruits, feed the animals, ride and lasso the cow, and enjoy lunch. All of us were pleasantly surprised by our lunch and I promise you won't find a better buy! The creamery attached is always great and serving sizes are big!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!!!!!!!“