Joanne's & Jerry's Guidebook
Food scene
Nataz Restaurant
280 Branford RdGreat food~ Price fix
It is such a fun place. Sit on a tree stump as they grill for you. BYOB and salads, desserts whatever ever!
31 locals recommend
The Place Restaurant
901 Boston Post RdIt is such a fun place. Sit on a tree stump as they grill for you. BYOB and salads, desserts whatever ever!
Blackie's Hot Dog Stand
2200 Waterbury RdIt’s a must when visiting CT
Black Duck Cafe
605 Riverside AveLocated on a barge in the LI Sound, with outdoor seating!
ION Restaurant, It's Only Natural
606 Main StVegan fare with proteins. Healthy, delicious.
You never exactly what will be on the menu at this old style diner! Featured on the food network.
12 locals recommend
O'Rourke's Diner
728 N Main StYou never exactly what will be on the menu at this old style diner! Featured on the food network.
Trackside Brick Oven Pizzeria
118 Dudley AveBill's Seafood Restaurant
548 Boston Post RdGreat seafood on the water. Live music, dancing!
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale
1301 Boston Post RdGreat seafood. A carousel for the kids and ice cream too!
Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe
1960 Saybrook RdCan you say tequila? Wow!
The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn
36 Main StConnecticut’s oldest bar!
Next to The Boat Museum
New Haven is a pizza capital. They even have foodie tours
170 locals recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StNew Haven is a pizza capital. They even have foodie tours
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StIconic
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StFamous! Google it
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
100 S Water StJohn Davenport's Restaurant
155 Temple StWow, the view
Gelston House
8 Main StOn the River, next to the Good Speed Opera House
La Boca
337 Main StThey have events and live music
Perk on Main
386 Main StSustainable foods, amazing coffee and crepes!
Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe
1376 E Main StA traditional breakfast. Piano player on weekends.
Claire's Corner Copia- dine in, take out, curbside pickup
1000 Chapel StTschudin Chocolates & Confections
100 Riverview CenterSugar Bakery
424 Main StNoRA Cupcake Company
700 Main StMain Street Caffè
209 West Main StreetFeels like home.
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury
185 Glastonbury BlvdCava
1615 West Stroof top dining
Fabulous Sunday Brunch ~ Lunch, dinner, and outside seating, often with bands. Spa too!
24 locals recommend
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
1525 Boston Post RdFabulous Sunday Brunch ~ Lunch, dinner, and outside seating, often with bands. Spa too!
Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar
51 Whitfield StOrder wine flights Great area to walk around.
Mezzo Grille
106 Court StFiore II Restaurant
332 Main StGreat food!
krust
686 Main StBourbon bar
Hawkwood Game Cafe
50 Broad StreetBell City Diner
782 Pine StreetYes, I’ll take a double in my shake!
Village Bistro
124 S Country RdPizza Works
705 Campbell AveWatch as the trains go by
Included in all of the foodie tours of New Haven.. a must!
18 locals recommend
Libby's Italian Pastry Shop
139 Wooster StIncluded in all of the foodie tours of New Haven.. a must!
Truly once a library, now a beautiful restaurant! Daily happy hour 4- 6
7 locals recommend
The Library Wine Bar and Bistro
60 N Main StTruly once a library, now a beautiful restaurant! Daily happy hour 4- 6
Michael's Trattoria
344 Center StDelicious Italian Cuisine!
LoMonaco's Ristorante Italiano
990 W Main StMore delicious, local Italian Fare.
Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield StLocal seafood, outdoor seating, bands !
Viron Rondo Osteria
1721 Highland AveBeautiful! Great bar, fabulous outdoor seating!
Red Fox Restaurant
218 Smith StDelicious ~Daily Happy Hour
Dalton's
2429 Foxon RdFabulous food. Great Bar
Ludal's Italian Restaurant
28-30 BroadwayTuesday night is ladies night. Great apps, fun bar!
East Side Restaurant
131 Dwight StGerman style beer garden and fun!
Rocky's Aqua
34 Riverside DrSiren Kitchen & Bar
11 Ferry StTake a 1 minute Ferry across & dine on the water's edge!
Mondo
10 Main StGreat Pizza & Salads
Sightseeing
Cruise along the CT River and learn about the wild life! Then head to the Griswald Inn to go back in time.
38 locals recommend
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main StCruise along the CT River and learn about the wild life! Then head to the Griswald Inn to go back in time.
East Haddam Swing Bridge
6 Main StLavender Pond Farm
318 Roast Meat Hill RdLady Katharine Cruises
1 Railroad AvenueRocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry
Ferry LaneLake Quassapaug Outing Club (LQOC)
2328 Middlebury RdOld Drake Hill Flower Bridge
Old Bridge RoadAllegra Farm Horse & Carriage
69 Town RdWalnut Beach Pizza & Subs
63 BroadwayIt started out as. Post office!
Mystic Whaler Cruises
35 Water StM/V Islander - Thimble Island Cruise w/Capt. Dave
Point of Interest
Enjoy a train ride or a cruise. They have special tours.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad AveMystic Aquarium
Amazing experience.
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveLearn about the vessels that traveled.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 N Water StFoxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdGoodspeed Opera House
6 Main StThe Book Barn
41 W Main StYale Repertory Theatre
1120 Chapel StThe BakeHouse
7 North StIt’s a jail!
New England Carousel Museum
95 Riverside AveAvery's Beverages LLC
520 Corbin AvenueBar
Archie Moore's
188 1/2 Willow StFun vibe. Famous wings!
Sam The Clam Pub & Grub
1303 Meriden-Waterbury TurnpikeThe underwater motif is fun!
Cadillac Ranch Restaurant
45 Jude LaneLearn some line dances, then dance the night away!
Scottish Dave's Pub
24 E Main StLive music, including bag pipes!
Eli Cannon's
695 Main StBAR
254 Crown StIconic live music
Monkey Farm
571 Boston Post RdThe Pavilion
85 Swan AveConspiracy
350 Main StHidden bar, with a speak easy feel. Can you find it? Fun drinks
Knuckleheads
9 Center StBar ~ pub food ~ great burgers
Celtic Cavern
45 Melilli PlazaGreat bar food!
Vineyards, Breweries & Soda
Bring your own food and enjoy breathtaking vies. Why not do the entire CT Wine Trail?
It’s on the water. They provide lawn games and outside spaces.
56 locals recommend
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveIt’s on the water. They provide lawn games and outside spaces.
Magnificent views. Bring your own food from snacks to full course meals. There is a pizza truck if you want to just get there in a hurry
41 locals recommend
Gouveia Vineyards
1339 Whirlwind Hill RdMagnificent views. Bring your own food from snacks to full course meals. There is a pizza truck if you want to just get there in a hurry
Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery
15 Windswept Hill RdBYO food!
White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Rt. 37 EastBishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdChamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdBergen House
725 Main StAvery's Beverages LLC
520 Corbin AvenueCitysteam Brewery
942 Main StHousatonic River Brewing
30 Kent RdThe Beeracks
250 Bradley StreetBest spiked seltzer’s ~ Besties Mango
Rosabianca Vineyards
1536 Middletown AveStewards of the Land Brewery
418 Forest RoadMuseum
Not your typical museum. Fun!
Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum
1188 Highland AveAppreciate the art that goes into these characters.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot TrailYale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StYou should take a tour of Yale
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main StYale Center for British Art | Museum Shop
1080 Chapel StPEZ Visitor Center
35 Prindle Hill RdNew England Carousel Museum
95 Riverside AveNational Helicopter Museum
2480 Main StConnecticut Science Center
250 Columbus BlvdMattatuck Museum
144 W Main StYale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney AveParks, Beaches, hikes…
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdEnjoy the shoreline.
Beautiful falls, then head off for hike along one of the many trails in CT
17 locals recommend
Wadsworth Falls State Park
721 Wadsworth StBeautiful falls, then head off for hike along one of the many trails in CT
Savin Rock Park
435 Captain Thomas BlvdWho doesn’t love the shoreline?
Groton Long Point
Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
Rocky Point
Candlewood Lake
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkSleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel AvenuePhase II Of The Meriden Linear Trail
Quinnipiac TrailEast Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StEvergreen Walk Park
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
1561 Asylum AveHarkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck RdSherwood Island State Park
Sherwood Island ConnectorChatfield Hollow State Park
381 CT-80Cockaponset State Forest
Cedar Lake RoadMartin Park Beach
19 Great Pond RdGay City State Park
435 North StreetAn abandoned town….
Leatherman's Cave
Enders State Forest
Silver Sands - Walnut Beach Boardwalk
Silver Sands - Walnut Beach BoardwalkWalnut Beach Pavilion
85 Viscount DrSilver Sands State Park
1 Silver Sands PkwyHarveys Beach
Indian Well State Park
1 Indian Well RoadLighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdAyers Gap
Herrick Trail Preserve
Evans Hill RoadDevil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard RdJones Mountain