Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Essex, CT restaurants, community listings, arts business directory. We divide The Top 1. Best of the Best Shoreline Restaurants into two Sections 1 Branford, Guilford, and Madison the larger towns on the West New Haven County side of the Shoreline, Area code, 2. Westbrook, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and Essex the smaller towns that lie on the East Middlesex County, Area code 8. Weve picked the Best of The Best on the basis of the places success in doing what theyre aiming to do, rather than any hierarchy of style. Quattros Guilford. Lenny Joes Locations in Madison and Westbrook. G Zen Branford. East Hibachi Asian Kitchen Branford. Assaggio A Taste Branford. Lennys Indian Head Branford. Carsons on Whitfield Guilford. Bar Bouchee Madison. Le Petit Cafe Branford. Elizabeths Cafe Madison. Listed in random orderback to top. Livs Oyster Bar Old Saybrook. Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Inn Old Saybrook. Cafe Routier Westbrook. Watch Full Pineapple Calamari 2002' title='Watch Full Pineapple Calamari 2002' />The Valley Book is an upscale magazine style resource providing the Avon, Simsbury, Granby, Farmington and Canton areas of Connecticut with information about. Lenny Joes Fish Tale Locations in Westbrook Madison. Alforno Old Saybrook. The Chestnut Grille at the Bee and Thistle Inn Old Lyme. Hanami Clinton. Lobster Landing Clinton. COOK celebrates the craft of cooking, drinking and gathering at the table. Programming ranges from intimate, demonstrationstyle dinners led by Alist chefs and. Westbrook Lobster Clinton. Copper Beech Inn Ivoryton EssexListed in random orderback to top. Donovans Reef A Branford landmark located in the old Yale Lock Company. The menu ranges from standard burgers to dressed up fish, pasta, and meat dishes. You can sit down and be casual at the bar or you can sit at a candlelit dinner with a nice bottle of wine. Rock bands and big screen pro football draw loyal fans on weekends. Main St., Branford, 2. Parthenon Diner While the Parthenon offers the best of the diner tradition, this place is a thoroughly modern version with lots of pizzazz and portions you never saw in those little old boxcars. E Main St. Branford, 2. Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, 8. Le Petit Caf A little jewel of a place where chefowner Roy Ip has served up a crowd pleasing prix fixe menu full of French flavor for some 2. Duck dishes are a specialty, with homemade bread and a carefully chosen wine list rounding out every meal. Reservations are a must. Open Wednesday through Sunday, with seatings at 5 3. Saturday. 2. 25 Montowese St., Branford, 2. Lennys Indian Head If youre looking for flavorful seafood bisque, clear broth clam chowder, and big portions of fresh fish dinners, this is the place. Their Tuesday lobster special is a bargain and their bar classic. They serve small 8oz. This is smart. Nothing is worse than a warm, flat pint. The restaurant sits on a delightfully breezy saltwater marsh. S. Montowese St., Branford, 2. G Zen Long recognized as one of Connecticuts finest vegetarian chefs, Mark Shadle has cranked up his mastery of green foods sustainability and married it with a blissful embrace of Buddhism. The result is that the flock of fans who filled his acclaimed Its Only Natural in Middletown has followed him to his new creation in Branford. A wonderful array of both vegan and vegetarian offerings that will please even the most discerning. E Main St., Branford, 2. On the ALDI webpage you get all information about ALDI, Special Offers, Stores, etc. Assaggio A Taste This is a spiffy white tablecloth kind of spot, where an intimate dinner can slowly become a romantic interlude as the lights are dimmed, candles lit, and conversations hushed. A creative presentation of contemporary Northern Italian fare in a beautiful dining room makes this a special experience. Their signature dish, the Chilean sea bass with risotto, is a winner. Montowese St., Branford, 2. Nellie Greens Located down behind some roughed up buildings at the marina and inside and out a very plain Jane, Nellie certainly isnt the audacious type. But as Exec ChefPartner Jason notes wistfully, Thats her charm. And the truth is, once youve found her, shes hard to resist. We had Rockport Lobster Cavatelli, a lovely dish of homemade pasta swimming in natural sauce with big chunks of hand pulled lobster, lusty peeled organic tomatoes, crunchy zucchini, basil, and fresh garlic slices. Then, a lobster burger which was indescribable. Maple St., Branford, 2. La Luna After being closed due to flooding for 1. La Luna is now reopened with a tastefully redone interior and the same great food that patrons have loved for 1. Their robust flavored Italian food has made it one of our favorites. Theyve got a big menu here, but we dont like to be distracted by the tempting plates on the trays passing by. We pretty much stick to OUR favorites For dinner, the Linguini Vongole, with the fresh littlenecks the Panecotto escarole, white beans and peasant bread for an appetizer for lunch the Italian Flag panini fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. Their legendary blockbuster Sunday brunch lives up to their claim that its the best on the Shoreline. Starting at 1. 0 3. A complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary comes with it, but wed suggest that you get it after the breakfast course. N. Main St., Branford, 2. Home Small businesses always take on the personality of the owner. Here, co owner Jared is genuinely hospitable, with a warm spirit that carries through to the wait staff, kitchen crew, and even the customers all of whom seem to be smiling. The food is modern AmericanItalian fusion. The Chefs Salad, with a delightful homemade balsamic and blood orange dressing, was a hit for us, and the bulging medium rare burgers with a pile of snappy fries did very well with our sidekicks. Have a Thimble Islands Ale on us Main St., Branford, 2. GW Carsons Restaurant They may call themselves a burger bar. But their burgers arent just burgers and burgers arent all they serve. Featuring Lamb, Veggie, Mexican, Greek, Salmon, Cajun Turkey, and Jumbo Lump Crab burgers each with its own unique blend of tantalizing toppings, these burgers are a delectable departure from the ordinary. Small plate offerings, like Thai style Fried Calamari and Avocado Tartare or their distinctive Burrata and Artichoke or mesclun based Sweet Citrus salads are fresh and creative. And so are their dinner entrees especially the Lobster Spaghetti, a rich toss of lobster meat, shaved Brussel sprouts, applewood smoked bacon, parsley, parmesan cheese, and truffle oil. Uniquely stylish plating adds unusual flair to uncommon flavor. And the house wines are designed to please. Go as you are. But go. No same old same old here. No siree. 3. 08 East Main St., Branford, 2. East Hibachi Asian Kitchen The first thing OK, the first five things youll notice upon entering 9 East are the giant Buddha extending a warm welcome. But wait, you must, because the menu invites perusal. Theres sushi and sashimi, a host of different fusion rolls, traditional Asian favorites, Teriyaki and Tempura, a whole section of East Meets West dinners, and the wildly popular Hibachi, where guests can watch their entrees being cooked right in front of them by chefs as entertaining as they are gifted. Frankly, 9 East is an A to Zen dining experience you wont find elsewhere. Call ahead, though especially at the weekend. This place has earned a quite a following. East Main St., Branford, 2. Samurai X - Reflection Free Streaming. Maritime Grille New England shoreline fare grilled, broiled, baked, or seared to your liking. Youre sure to find a favorite. Fresh seafood, prime cuts of steak, crisp green salads, and a raw bar. Grab a seat on the patio during the summer months. After dark, unwind in the cozy lounge while enjoying the music of the areas finest acoustic musicians. Boston Post Rd., Guilford, 2. Augurs Irish Pub This is a spirited pub offering the finest in traditional Irish hospitality. The food is prepared with pride, and you can choose from 1. The reasonably priced menu includes everything from burgers and pizza to Irish specialties, such as shepherds pie and corned beef cabbage rolls. Live music on the weekends. Water St., Guilford, 2.