35 Best American Restaurants in New Haven

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Food is DELCIOUS AND SERVICE IS GREAT!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Love it !! Unique experience“

“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.“

“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.“

“Love the hotel gallery and rooftop environment!“

“Heads up that they charge an automatic 20% gratuity on takeout orders“

“Great Irish pub! Definitely a must if you’re in New Haven !“

“Everybody Rocks 🪨 🎸 the Actors are great and the food is yummy and Kayode rocks extra cuz he let me take a selfie with him“

“Mory's has great food. I can't get enough of the moule frites. Mussels topped with French fries and this amazing mustard sauce. It'll make you want to lick the plate. But please don't. Caesar salad is also a huge portion and can be topped with an add-on of chicken, salmon and even tofu. There are vegetarian options as well.“

“3 of us came to watch my granddaughter play in a basketball tournament at SCSU. We had Googled 'dive bars' on the way. We were not disappointed. The neighborhood atmosphere was evident. From the 3 friendly patrons who greeted us to the genial bartender. A 'Cheers' atmosphere. The 'melt in your mouth' burgers were the best ever. And we were pleasantly amazed with the bill! A definite place to return.“

“Cozy atmosphere, really extensive wine list and comprehensive tasting notes. I love to do a wine flight (3 2 oz. glasses) and do a blind tasting with a partner, then try to match them to the wine based off of the tasting notes. We also tried the chocolate lava cake, which was decent and a good pairing with the drinks. Service was attentive and excellent. A wonderful experience overall, and an underrated gem in the neighborhood.“

“Service and food were fantastic! Nice drink menu too!“

“Great atmosphere, great wait staff and fantastic food. The portions are large too!“

“Drinks and food are solid, the energy is really comfy, exactly what I personally want on a gay bar. We come in about once a month, and everyone is always very nice and welcoming. I especially love the patio space out back in the warmer months.“

“I've been there twice and will definitely go again. I just wish they weren't always out of flan, but the tres leches cake is very good 😊“

“Good food, friendly service.“

“Definitely my go to place for weekend breakfast/lunch! Amazing food and amazing staff…“

“We went for the hotdogs. Stayed for hours eating hotdog upon hotdog. Things got wierd. Ended up with a hotdog hangover. Would reccomend the hotdogs to anyone.“

“Ordered delivery from here for the first time tonight. The food was great. Highly recommend. The wings, fries and Mac n cheese were delicious!“

“Morning and night time staff is always excellent and proficient!!“

“cool vibes and good food !“

“We ordered lunch today at work for 8 co-workers. Everything was made correctly, labeled with names on them and delicious! We were happy with such a great selection of salads, panini's, smoothies & soups. We will definitely order again! 😊“

“Absolutely fantastic breakfast! I had the Farmers Market Frittata: egg, onion, peppers, cheese, and broccoli. It was served with fir-fir, and fried sweet potato.“

“We sat at the bar for a quick bite to eat on our visit to see Yale. Our bartender was so friendly and welcoming, he made you feel like we were friends for years! He made a fresh batch of bloody Mary mix and it was one of the best I've had! My salmon tacos were ok. Salmon was a little dry but I appreciated the crispy edges. I did take the tenders recommendation to add a little salt and lemon which helped. My husbands ceasar salad with chorizo was very tasty, he also enjoyed the wide variety of more unique draft options! This place was great and just down our alley!“

“Food was great, and service was good. Harvest was recommended by an employee of the Yale Art Museum. Great choice for a great lunch.“