The best restaurants in Branford

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

845 W Main St

Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.

699 Main St (East Haven)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

845 W Main St

Italian veteran with an old-country feel whose menu highlights specialties from Southern Italy.

284 E Main St

Bright, contemporary diner offering American comfort chow & homemade soup, plus beer & wine.

18 N Main St

Old-school Italian in a white-tablecloth dining room plus separate take-out pizza & sub operation.

990 W Main St

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

33 Leetes Island Rd

Straightforward Japanese steakhouse with a full bar & TVs featuring classic eats, sushi & hibachi.

869 W Main St

Bustling American eatery with simple decor offering a varied seafood menu, lively bar & creek views.

205 S Montowese St

New Haven-style pizza is front & center at this old-time hangout also doling out Italian basics.

410 Main St (East Haven)

Marina views set the nautical scene at this seafood eatery & bar with a patio on Branford River.

50 Maple St

Traditional American fare & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with sports on TV at the bar.

624 W Main St

A familiar Mexican menu & a few inventive meals are offered in a coral-colored space with a bar.

40 N Main St

Basic Italian choice for Neapolitan & Sicilian pizza, subs, pasta & other standard fare.

346 Hemingway Ave (East Haven)

Cozy, rustic tavern offering pub staples with a twist & a variety of craft beer.

120 N Main St

Chill eatery serving pizza, calzones, subs & simple Italian entrees such as pasta & chicken marsala.

280 Foxon Rd (East Haven)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

66 N Main St

Casual, family-owned Italian eatery cooking pizza, pasta & hearty mains for more than 30 years.

765 W Main St

Upscale-casual joint featuring Northern Italian fare & steak, plus a full bar & paleo options.

1018 Main St

Rustic-chic spot offering a Japanese menu of sushi & ramen plus traditional small & large plates.

906 W Main St

Authentic homemade Italian spot for pasta, panini and takeout fare, plus gelato.

750 E Main St

American comfort food & local beers offered in an inviting setting styled like a living room.

1114 Main St

Pho Zaaap brings Thai & Lao favorites to East Haven, with rich, slurpable pho, gluten free noodle options, and a simple beer and wine list…

913 Foxon Rd (East Haven)