DINING
American
Amarante's Sea Cliff
62 Cove Street • New Haven, CT 06512
203-467-2531
Serving Connecticut for over 40 years, Amarante's Sea Cliff has built quite the reputation. An incredible location, scrumptious food, ambiance and outstanding service all add up to a remarkable dining experience. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
75 Amity Rd • New Haven, CT 06515
203-285-3016
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapKitchen Table, The
128 Crown Street • New Haven, CT203-787-5422
Offers American seasonal cuisine. more...Nirvana Bar and Restaurant
148 York Street • New Haven, CT 06511
Daily lunch buffet and dinner. mapPantry, The
2 Mechanic Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-0392
Open for breakfast and lunch. mapSage American Grill
100 South Water Street • New Haven, CT 06519
203-785-8086
Features steak and seafood overlooking the Long Island Sound. mapZ I N C
964 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-624-0507
Situated across from the historic New Haven Green, Z I N C offers up its unique style of Modern American Food for both lunch and dinner. The menus for both lunch and dinner change seasonally, often drawing upon the area's fine green markets and local organic farms for the freshest ingredients. In Z I N C's first year critical accolades from The New York Times, The Hartford Courant, and Connecticut Magazine and more recently an invitation to the James Beard House and an "Excellent" review from The New York Times, have confirmed its star power. more... map
Asian
Ivy Noodle
316 Elm Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-8800
Asian and Cantonese style cuisine. map
Bistro
Nini's Bistro
40 Orange Street • New Haven, CT 06510
Located in the Ninth Square District
203-562-6464
New Haven's only prix fixe B.Y.O.B. - four course dinner. Open Wednesday to Saturday. Wednesday & Thursday seatings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday & Saturday seatings at 6 & 8:15 p.m. more... map
Cafes
168 York Street Café
168 York Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-1915
168 York Street Cafe is situated in a beautiful brownstone building in the heart of Yale University. They are open seven days a week and have a Happy Hour everyday from 4 to 7 p.m. They serve dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. with a vast selection of specials. They also have a complimentary BBQ every Sunday on the outside patio with a live DJ and hot dancers (seasonal), not to mention the Beer Bash every Sunday and Thursday 8 - 12 p.m. more... map500 Blake Street Café
500 Blake Street • New Haven, CT 06515
203-387-0500
Features a piano bar Thursday through Saturday nights. Banquet facilities are available. map
Coffee Shops
Elm City Java
77 Whitney Avenue • New Haven, CT 06510
203-776-2248
Elm City Java is New Haven's only 100% Fair Trade/organic/shade grown espresso cafe and Internet bar. They also have a unique menu of Panini, salads and cold sandwiches as well as live music. mapJojo's Coffee & Tea
1177 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-785-8888
Mostly from Africa and South America, Jojo's coffee blends are roasted on site. Bakery items, high- quality loose-leaf green teas, white teas, Oolongs and black teas from major tea producing areas, and more can also be found at Jojo's Coffee & Tea. more...
Contemporary
Blue Pearl, The
130 Court Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-789-6370
The Blue Pearl is open for dinner 5 - 11 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The lounge is open until 1 a.m. weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends. more... mapSci-Fi Café
201 Crown Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-1000
American-fusion fare and bar. Sci-Fi theme two floors, great food, popular music and dancing. map
Continental
Heirloom
1157 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-503-3919
Heirloom, The Study's 100-seat restaurant and lounge, serves modern continental cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. The Cafe, located in the Living Room, serves Illy Coffee and pastries and sandwiches made daily in-house. mapHot Tomato's
261 College Street • New Haven, CT 06510
Located at the Former Taft Hotel
203-624-6331
Located in the grand ballroom and seating 200 guests, Hot Tomato's offers live jazz every Wednesday and Thursday. map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Cosi
338 Elm Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-495-9869
From their hand-tossed signature salad to their tomato, basil, and mozzarella sandwich served on delicious warm flatbread, to the comfortable, urbane and contemporary atmosphere, Cosě is simply good taste. Cosě's sandwiches are made to order with fresh and flavorful ingredients nestled in their signature flatbread, but they are not just about sandwiches. The distinctive menu offerings also include a wide variety of salads tossed to order, pizzas, soups, bagels, unique gourmet beverages and desserts. more... map
Eclectic
Bespoke
266 College Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-4644
Menu selections offered at Bespoke include Thai-style confit of duck, English pea soup, pan skillet salted hanger steak, pan seared duck breast, slow braised lamb shoulder, filet of Scottish salmon, black truffle infused au gratin potatoes, and grilled swordfish. more...
Ethnic
Caffe Adulis
228 College Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-5081
Features Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Live jazz on Fridays. mapLalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
176 Temple Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-789-1232
Features a buffet Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. more... map
Fusion
Bentara Restaurant
76 Orange Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-2511
They are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner (except in the summer when they are closed for lunch on Saturday & Sunday). more... map
Indian
Mother's Homestyle Kitchen
16 Norton Parkway • New Haven, CT 06513
203-562-3701
Features west Indian cuisine.
International
Athenian Diner
1426 Whalley Avenue • New Haven, CT 06515
203-397-1556
Features International cuisine including Greek, Italian, Jewish and American. more... map
Irish Pubs
Anna Liffey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
17 Whitney Avenue • New Haven, CT 06510
203-773-1776
Features live entertainment. mapPlaywright
144 Temple Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-752-0450
Offers famous Irish fare and a full wine menu. Be sure to ask for their daily roast, pasta and fish specials. Live bands every Friday night. more... map
Italian
Adriana's Restaurant
771 Grand Avenue • New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-6474
Serving distinctive northern and southern Italian cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. Valet parking is available. mapAmalfi Grille
196 Crown Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-4745
Italian grille with live entertainment. Reservations required. mapConsiglio's Restaurant
165 Wooster Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-4489
Located in the heart of New Haven's historic Wooster Street neighborhood, Consiglio's has been a city tradition since it was established in the 1930's by Italian immigrants Annunziata and Salvatore Consiglio. Enjoy a relaxing evening of fine food and wine at the restaurant The New York Times said had "delicious food...convivial atmosphere...gracious service...many high points..." and Elm City Newspapers called the area's "Most Romantic." more... mapPolo Grille & Wine Bar
5 Elm Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-787-9000
Features live entertainment. mapScoozzi Trattoria & Wine Bar
1104 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-8268
Live jazz for Sunday brunch. more... map
Japanese
Miso
15 Orange Street • New Haven, CT 06510
Located in Downtown New Haven
203-848-6472
Not only does Miso serve traditional Japanese dishes and sushi, but its chef prepares delicious new creations. All menu items are prepared using only the best and freshest ingredients, including a daily delivery of fresh fish from the market, hand picked by the owner. more... mapSeoul Restaurant
343 Crown Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-497-9634
Experience another culture in this authentic Korean and Japanese food restaurant. map
Pizza
Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant
129 Wooster Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-4334
Pizza & seafood with a private banquet room and custom catering. mapFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-5762
Established in 1925, Pepe's pizza is prepared using the fresh ingredients and cooked in coal-fired ovens. mapModern Apizza
874 State Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-5306
Traditional and specialty pizzas, salads, baked ziti, spaghetti, manicotti, grinders, and the best calzones according to Connecticut Magazine are just some of what can be ordered at Modern Apizza. more...
Spanish
Ibiza Restaurant
39 High Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-865-1933
"Ibiza is a very special Spanish restaurant, where the traditional and the modern fuse in a coherent way." more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
188 1/2 Willow Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-9870
Famous buffalo wings at happy hour. mapKavanagh's
1166 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-624-0520
Sports bar. mapPoor John's Pub
631 Middletown Avenue • New Haven, CT 06513
203-562-1042
Features live entertainment. mapTK's American Café
285 George Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-1776
Sports Bar with 22 flavors of chicken wings. map
Seafood
Dockside Seafood & Grill
Block Island Road
203-488-3007
Waterfront dining on sumptuous seafood, lobster, scallops and shrimp. The restaurant boasts an outdoor patio and beautiful sunsets. They are located in the Bruce & Johnson Marina in Branford, CT. more...Leon's
500 Long Wharf Drive • New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-5366
Leon's is a full service, contemporary restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and private functions with a waterfront location right off I-95. All seating affords sweeping views of the New Haven Harbor. The dinner atmosphere is enhanced by live, piano entertainment. more... map
Sushi
Miya's Sushi
68 Howe Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-9760
New Haven's oldest Japanese restaurant. Live entertainment. map
Steaks & Chops
Central Steak House
99 Orange Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-787-7885
Enjoy this fine steak house and experience an explosion of taste and atmosphere. map
Tea Rooms
Celtica Tea Room
260 College Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-8034
A tea room and specialty Irish gift store. map
Thai
Bangkok Garden Restaurant
172 York Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-8684
Original Thai cuisine for dine-in or carry-out. mapThai Inter Restaurant
1027 State Street • New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-5578
The Thai Inter Restaurant looks forward to serving you traditional, authentic Thai cuisine. Their Chef is very experienced, coming from some of the best Thai restaurants in New York. map
Vegetarian
Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-3888
Founded in 1975, Claire's Corner Copia is one of America's oldest and most beloved vegetarian restaurants. more... mapRainbow Café
1022 Chapel Street • New Haven, CT 06510
203-777-2390
Offers vegetarian entrees for dining in or take-out. Catering services are available. map
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