Restaurants
There are so many restaurants in the area. The 2 closest are a mile away and are passed on the way in. They are walkable if you are up for it!
- Lennys (pub type food)
- Guacamoles (Mexican)
- Friki Tiki (Tiki inspired piano bar with lite bites)
Other mentions that we love in the area off of Main Street are:
- G-Zen (vegan/vegetarian)
- Le Petit Café (French)
- Strega (Italian)
- Pasta Cosi (Italian)
- Darbar (Indian)
- Som Siam (Thai)
- G-Café Bakery (breads, coffee & breakfast)
- Ashleys (Ice-Cream)
- Common Grounds is a favorite coffee shop of many locals
Others in Branford that we enjoy:
- Marco Pizzeria (Italian)
- Assagio (Italian)
- Lobster Shack (BYOB & simple New England foods)
- Beach Donut Shop (Donuts & breakfast sandwiches)
A noteworthy mention in Guilford (neighboring town East)
- The Place. It’s outdoors & BYOB
And then there’s New Haven! (neighboring town West – closest city & where night life is)
- The Place. It’s outdoors & BYOB
- Giranamos – (Southwestern, American Indian/Mexican)
- Barcelona (Spanish tapas)
- Cask Republic (American/Pub food)
- Olea (Spanish, need reservations)
- Temple Grill (Pub style)
- 116 Crown (mostly cocktails & apps)
- Pacifico (Spanish)
- Union League Café (Parisian brasserie)
- Lalibella (Ethiopian)
- TRE Scalini (Italian)
- Brazi’s (Italian)
- Adrianna’s (Italian)
- Goodfellas (Italian)