The new year is upon us, and everyone’s making resolutions. Make plans to explore Connecticut’s best restaurants in 2020! We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 favorite eateries. Which one will you try first?
- Traveler Restaurant, Union
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NoraFrydman/TripAdvisor Book lovers will swoon over this one-of-a-kind restaurant in Union, Connecticut. The Traveler has a mini library in its dining room, and you can even take three books home after your meal. Enjoy scrumptious fried seafood and mouthwatering sandwiches. This will soon become your favorite eatery. To learn more about this charming restaurant, read our feature article here.
- Swift, Kent
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Ore Hill & Swift/Google Images Tucked inside a gorgeous farmhouse is Swift, a remarkable Kent restaurant. The only thing better than the homey atmosphere is their wood-fired pizzas. These scrumptious pies taste as though they came straight from Italy. Check them out here.
- The 440 Line, New Fairfield
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The 440 Line/Website No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find something that’ll satisfy at The 440 Line. Hearty steaks, cheesy pizzas, and cold beer are calling your name. To make things even better, they have a giant outdoor patio that’s perfect during the summer months. Check them out here.
- Famous 50’s Diner, Bridgeport
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Famous 50’s Diner/Facebook Step back in time and experience some sweet nostalgia. The Famous 50’s Diner is full of classic American flavors like burgers, onion rings, and milkshakes. It’s perfect for the whole family! To learn more, click here.
- Lenny’s Indian Head Inn, Branford
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Lenny’s Indian Head Inn/Facebook This exceptional restaurant serves classic New England dishes in a vibrant and welcoming setting. Their clam chowder, fresh lobster, and smoked ribs will make your mouth water uncontrollably. Learn more by reading our feature article here.
- Staropolska Restaurant, New Britain
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Thomas C. Murphy III/ Google If it’s Polish cuisine you’re after, look no further than Staropolska. This authentic eatery has five different types of pierogi, and you’ll want to try them all. Learn more by reading our feature article here.
- Mystic Depot Roasters, Mystic
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Mystic Depot Roasters/Facebook This delightful restaurant is tucked inside the Mystic Train Station, and it’s full of mouthwatering food. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, sweet pastries, and magnificent sandwiches on their sunny patio. You’ll fall in love with the atmosphere. Check them out here.
- Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, Norwalk
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Peaches Norwolk/ Website This two-story southern restaurant is heaven on earth. Enjoy flavorful Louisiana crawfish cakes, classic fried green tomatoes, and tasty pickled deviled eggs. You don’t need to travel far in order to experience the flavors of the south. Check them out here.
- Soup Thyme, Monroe
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Soup Thyme/Facebook This exceptional eatery makes 25 gallons of soup a day, and they have almost every flavor you could imagine. Pair a cup of chicken noodle soup with a wonderful corned beef panini, and prepare to be amazed. Check them out here.
- Engine Room, Mystic
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Engine Room/Facebook Tucked inside Mystic’s old Lathrop Marine Engine Building is an impressive restaurant that’s full of charm. Engine Room makes exceptional burgers and has a large draft beer selection. Come by for brunch and enjoy an epic eggs benedict. It’s the best place to kick off a Sunday morning. Check them out here.
Which restaurants are you excited to try in the new year? Share your suggestions in the comments below!
Damien Mcpherson/Google Images
NoraFrydman/TripAdvisor
Book lovers will swoon over this one-of-a-kind restaurant in Union, Connecticut. The Traveler has a mini library in its dining room, and you can even take three books home after your meal. Enjoy scrumptious fried seafood and mouthwatering sandwiches. This will soon become your favorite eatery. To learn more about this charming restaurant, read our feature article here.
Ore Hill & Swift/Google Images
Tucked inside a gorgeous farmhouse is Swift, a remarkable Kent restaurant. The only thing better than the homey atmosphere is their wood-fired pizzas. These scrumptious pies taste as though they came straight from Italy. Check them out here.
The 440 Line/Facebook
The 440 Line/Website
No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find something that’ll satisfy at The 440 Line. Hearty steaks, cheesy pizzas, and cold beer are calling your name. To make things even better, they have a giant outdoor patio that’s perfect during the summer months. Check them out here.
Famous 50’s Diner/Facebook
Step back in time and experience some sweet nostalgia. The Famous 50’s Diner is full of classic American flavors like burgers, onion rings, and milkshakes. It’s perfect for the whole family! To learn more, click here.
Lenny’s Indian Head Inn/Facebook
This exceptional restaurant serves classic New England dishes in a vibrant and welcoming setting. Their clam chowder, fresh lobster, and smoked ribs will make your mouth water uncontrollably. Learn more by reading our feature article here.
Staropolska Restaurant/Facebook
Thomas C. Murphy III/ Google
If it’s Polish cuisine you’re after, look no further than Staropolska. This authentic eatery has five different types of pierogi, and you’ll want to try them all. Learn more by reading our feature article here.
Ladope/Trip Advisor
Mystic Depot Roasters/Facebook
This delightful restaurant is tucked inside the Mystic Train Station, and it’s full of mouthwatering food. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, sweet pastries, and magnificent sandwiches on their sunny patio. You’ll fall in love with the atmosphere. Check them out here.
Michael Gorman/Google Images
Peaches Norwolk/ Website
This two-story southern restaurant is heaven on earth. Enjoy flavorful Louisiana crawfish cakes, classic fried green tomatoes, and tasty pickled deviled eggs. You don’t need to travel far in order to experience the flavors of the south. Check them out here.
Luke Mapletree/Google
Soup Thyme/Facebook
This exceptional eatery makes 25 gallons of soup a day, and they have almost every flavor you could imagine. Pair a cup of chicken noodle soup with a wonderful corned beef panini, and prepare to be amazed. Check them out here.
el_duderino_60/TripAdvisor
Engine Room/Facebook
Tucked inside Mystic’s old Lathrop Marine Engine Building is an impressive restaurant that’s full of charm. Engine Room makes exceptional burgers and has a large draft beer selection. Come by for brunch and enjoy an epic eggs benedict. It’s the best place to kick off a Sunday morning. Check them out here.
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Address: The Traveler Restaurant, 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076, USAAddress: 3 Maple St, Kent, CT 06757, USAAddress: 249 CT-39, New Fairfield, CT 06812, USAAddress: 472 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USAAddress: 205 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405, USAAddress: Staropolska Restaurant, 252 Broad St, New Britain, CT 06053, USAAddress: 2 Roosevelt Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, USAAddress: 7 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850, USAAddress: 450 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468, USAAddress: 14 Holmes St, Mystic River Historic District, CT 06355, USA
