33 Best American Restaurants near Madison

“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“

“While on a roadtrip in the upper North East, we came upon a great restaurant in Madison, CT. Friends & Company.
What a hidden gem. The staff was extremely kind and a pleasure to talk with. Drinks were perfect, we had Lemon Drops and the food was amazing!! We had the crab cakes and a plate of chicken with vegetables that was delicious!! I mean really delicious!! Absolutely would eat here again and highly recommend giving them a visit if you’re ever in the area. You’ll be glad you did.“

“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.“

“Marianne at the Wharf delivered a wonderful dining experience, with excellent food and fantastic and attentive service. She made the most wonderful espresso, the perfect size and temperature. As an Italian, I appreciated the skill and care. It was a lovely meal, and we enjoyed it thoroughly.“

“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“

“Great atmosphere ! Amazing staff“

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

“Very good dining experience. food, service and atmosphere get a big thumbs up 👍“

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

“Stopped by Ed's Place and had the Hot Chick Sandwich with a side of coleslaw both were absolutely delicious! The sandwich was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw was fresh and a great complement to the meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were friendly, personable, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Great food, great people, and a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Excellent!! Crab cake appetizer was the "best I've ever had" according to my son. There were four of us and all were very pleased. I've been twice and looking forward to going back. This restaurant is definitely the place to go when you want to take your time between courses and enjoy the food and people you are with. I like the 20% service charge(tip) added to bill. Keeps paying thoughtless as service is excellent. 5 stars on everything!“

“We ordered a few catering trays from Cafe Laurel for a family luncheon during a short stay in Killingworth. All we can say is WOW!!! From the friendly service during the entire process to the delicious food - absolutely everything was perfect! Hard to pick just one item to rave about as everything we ordered was top notch - from the salad to the lasagna, from the meatballs to the chicken parm. If you are ever in the area this place is a must for your food needs!!“

“You will never leave hungry! All of their entrées are delicious and to die for. Portions are really overly big and the atmosphere is very cozy. This restaurant is in a real log cabin with a cozy fireplace during the Fall and Winter months. I give them five stars plus.“

“Fabulous from the beginning to the end! Excellent staff and great food. Enjoyed it very much. The lobster chowder was fantastic! Kobe sliders amazing! And the best porkchop I've ever eaten! Great bottle of wine 🍷
I'll definitely frequent this place. Highly recommended 👌“

“The food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. The service was just a bit awkward. It was almost like they were annoyed we were there. Our initial server who took our order was very kind and attentive, but after him, the other two waitresses seemed put out and almost rushed us out. Hopefully it was just an off hand experience because other than that we loved the restaurant!“

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

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

“I saw the Channel 12 News segment over 11 years ago and have had been wanting to go and have their lobster crepe. It surpassed my dreams, which is a rarity. The first bonus was the wonderful staff (waitress and cook). I was so touched by their kindness that most places miss nowadays. Having driven from Stamford to Turtle Cafe was the best decision of self love I could ever give myself. The crepes were amazingly flavored, big pieces of lobster and the goat cheese highlighted the dish. They serve it with a small field green salad that complimented the dish. So take it from a true foodie, go and experience it for yourself. Who knows, you might be as lucky as I was to meet the couple who I was honored to meet who go there everyday. That's how GOOD Turtle Cafe is. Addicting!!“

“5 of us went for lunch yesterday, Haley & the kitchen knocked it out of the park. None of the other guys had ever been before,all said they'd be back. So laid back, not at all stuffy. Don't ever change.“

“Love, love the food and staff of this fabulous breakfast lunch restaurant!
Great specials. The sausage and biscuits best in CT.
The homemade muffins and breads out of this world! My favorite is the Cinnabon bread. Yum!
Outdoor seating if you have a dog with you.
Right on Main St, Deep River if you want to pop in one of the local stores after very nice unique !“

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

“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“

“The best place in Coastal Connecticut“

“Honestly originally came here thinking it was a typical tavern. Left having one of the best food experiences I have ever had! The food was amazing and so perfectly prepared I have been back countless times since and am always recommending them to friends and family. Definitely need to fit in a date night here really soon!!!“

“I have been going here for at least 11 years. The food never disappoints. I love the daily specials and holiday special orders. Fresh and delicious. The bakery is excellent, the cookies are irresistible. Quaint gourmet sandwich, coffee, and gift shop in downtown Chester. Highly recommend, outdoor seating. Always friendly service.“

“Obsesssssed, our new favorite place. Short ribs melt in your mouth yummmm so good. Great attentive servive. Super friendly staff, I can go on and on about the positives!“

“KILLER burgers!!! Amazing!“

“Great atmosphere and the Food was excellent“

“We want to continue to improve your experience each and every day“

“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.“

“Hungry after a few hours at Gillette Castle, we were looking for lunch/dinner. We had a wonderful experience at Pattaconk! Our waitress was friendly and attentive to my dietary needs (Celiac’s). We had a burger, quesadilla & Nashville chicken stripes. My burger had a gf bun & was delicious, husb & daughter loved the stripes & quesadilla. Restaurant had a nice, chill atmosphere, everyone enjoying drinks & food. We will be back when out in the area.“

“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.“