The best restaurants in Bridgeport

41 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Regional counter-serve chain serving up Bronx-style pizzas & other Italian basics.

733 Post Rd (Fairfield)

Regional counter-serve chain serving up Bronx-style pizzas & other Italian basics.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and breakfast offerings.

750 Post Road, Eliot St & 42 (Fairfield)

Fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and breakfast offerings.

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Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

238 Commerce Dr (Fairfield)

Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

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Over in Stratford, Collado Restaurant nails the kind of comforting Spanish and American plates you keep thinking about later. Think golden…

570 Honeyspot Rd (Stratford)

Over in Stratford, Collado Restaurant nails the kind of comforting Spanish and American plates you keep thinking about later. Think golden empanadas, hearty Pollo Guisado, crispy chicharron, and a slice of tres leches for the road. Bookmark it for this week’s zero-fuss, maximum-flavor meal.

From the Milford newsletter, August 7, 2026

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When you want something beyond plain cheese, Bridgeport’s Pizza rolls out Brazilian-inspired pies like Frango com Catupiry, Portuguesa, and…

2133 Boston Ave

When you want something beyond plain cheese, Bridgeport’s Pizza rolls out Brazilian-inspired pies like Frango com Catupiry, Portuguesa, and Paulista, plus wild cards like Clam Casino and a Strawberry Chocolate pizza. Build your own, add wings or a calzone, and call it a weeknight win.

From the Bridgeport newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Wayback Burgers

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Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

2850 Main St (Stratford)

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

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Blue Sky Diner

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Comfort food such as corned beef hash is served in a casual setting that's open for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner.

273 Ferry Blvd (Stratford)

Comfort food such as corned beef hash is served in a casual setting that's open for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner.

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Relaxed grocery store-café combining a deli and pizza counter with beer and ice cream.

348 Stratford Rd (Stratford)

Relaxed grocery store-café combining a deli and pizza counter with beer and ice cream.

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Bustling restaurant & bar serving pizza, pasta & other Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

513 Broadbridge Rd

Bustling restaurant & bar serving pizza, pasta & other Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

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Standard Vietnamese meals round out the menu at this family-owned restaurant with a mellow ambiance.

2505 Main St (Stratford)

Standard Vietnamese meals round out the menu at this family-owned restaurant with a mellow ambiance.

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Casual eatery serving pizza, grinders, salads, wraps and other Italian fare.

350 Stratford Rd (Stratford)

Casual eatery serving pizza, grinders, salads, wraps and other Italian fare.

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Fine dining for seasonal dishes amid eclectic decor, plus classic cocktails.

29 Markle Ct

Fine dining for seasonal dishes amid eclectic decor, plus classic cocktails.

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Pho Hong Thom

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Family-run, neighborhood nook preparing pho & other homestyle Vietnamese meals in unfussy surrounds.

48 Wood Ave

Family-run, neighborhood nook preparing pho & other homestyle Vietnamese meals in unfussy surrounds.

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Ralph 'n' Rich's

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Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a bar & family-style Sunday lunches.

815 Main St

Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a bar & family-style Sunday lunches.

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New BYOB pizzeria with a menu of brick-oven-style pies, tacos, salads, wings and strombolis.

3696 Main St (Stratford)

New BYOB pizzeria with a menu of brick-oven-style pies, tacos, salads, wings and strombolis.

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Relaxed trattoria for unique pizzas & other Italian fare, plus craft draft beer & creative martinis.

3355 Main St (Stratford)

Relaxed trattoria for unique pizzas & other Italian fare, plus craft draft beer & creative martinis.

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Pizzeria serving pies and other traditional Italian fare in an informal setting.

411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff (Stratford)

Pizzeria serving pies and other traditional Italian fare in an informal setting.

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Big Jim's Galley

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Casual, easygoing pizzeria and Italian seafood spot featuring burgers, tacos, salads, beer, wine and cocktails.

170 Ferry Blvd (Stratford)

Casual, easygoing pizzeria and Italian seafood spot featuring burgers, tacos, salads, beer, wine and cocktails.

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Warm, casual bar/eatery providing classic Italian dishes & wine by the glass in a rustic-chic space.

272 Fairfield Ave

Warm, casual bar/eatery providing classic Italian dishes & wine by the glass in a rustic-chic space.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

51 Boston Ave

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Restaurant offering comfort food, beer, cocktails, and wine in a laid-back space.

594 Success Ave (Stratford)

Restaurant offering comfort food, beer, cocktails, and wine in a laid-back space.

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Casual seafood shack featuring oysters, lobster rolls, and other fresh catches with water views.

638 Selbys Pond Rd (Stratford)

Casual seafood shack featuring oysters, lobster rolls, and other fresh catches with water views.

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Una Dolce Vita

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Pizza and gelato are offered at this restaurant with a bar.

940 Broad St

Pizza and gelato are offered at this restaurant with a bar.

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Mario the Baker

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Cozy, long-running eatery with specialty pizza & a wide variety of traditional Italian entrees.

4414 Main St

Cozy, long-running eatery with specialty pizza & a wide variety of traditional Italian entrees.

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Neighborhood spot serving chicken wings, bulgogi, kimchi, fried rice and other Korean favorites.

60 Access Rd M (Stratford)

Neighborhood spot serving chicken wings, bulgogi, kimchi, fried rice and other Korean favorites.

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Wing It On!

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Informal eatery specializing in bone-in and boneless chicken wings, plus fried sides and burgers and sandwiches.

1641 Barnum Ave (Stratford)

Informal eatery specializing in bone-in and boneless chicken wings, plus fried sides and burgers and sandwiches.

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Breakfasts, roast beef sandwiches and turkey selections made to order in a family-owned deli, plus a catering service.

1889 Main St (Stratford)

Breakfasts, roast beef sandwiches and turkey selections made to order in a family-owned deli, plus a catering service.

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Pan-Latin restaurant in The Courtyard offering a diverse menu of comfort food and live music.

2415 Main St (Stratford)

Pan-Latin restaurant in The Courtyard offering a diverse menu of comfort food and live music.

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Pizza, pasta & grinders are offered at this down-to-earth, local fixture open since 1966.

430 Park Ave

Pizza, pasta & grinders are offered at this down-to-earth, local fixture open since 1966.

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Kama Sushi

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Casual restaurant offering Japanese fare, including an all-you-can-eat option, in comfy digs.

2410 Main St (Stratford)

Casual restaurant offering Japanese fare, including an all-you-can-eat option, in comfy digs.

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Fast-food eatery that started as a hot dog stand in the 1930s, now also serving burgers & breakfast.

1400 Noble Ave

Fast-food eatery that started as a hot dog stand in the 1930s, now also serving burgers & breakfast.

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Little Pub

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

10 Washington Pkwy (Stratford)

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

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Papa's Place

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Casual eatery featuring pork chops, fritas, empanadas and other Spanish favorites.

1886 Main St (Stratford)

Casual eatery featuring pork chops, fritas, empanadas and other Spanish favorites.

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Popular joint offering buffalo wings with over 40 flavors, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

1421 Fairfield Ave

Popular joint offering buffalo wings with over 40 flavors, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

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Latin American small plates & entrees offered in a contemporary setting with a full bar & patio.

694 Brooklawn Ave

Latin American small plates & entrees offered in a contemporary setting with a full bar & patio.

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Merritt Canteen

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Casual spot with an open kitchen serving burgers, hot dogs, wings, shakes & more since 1942.

4355 Main St

Casual spot with an open kitchen serving burgers, hot dogs, wings, shakes & more since 1942.

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Drumstik Bar-B-Q

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Longtime counter serve for barbecue & Southern-style fried chicken, plus classic sides.

4189 Main St

Longtime counter serve for barbecue & Southern-style fried chicken, plus classic sides.

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Eatery known for its conveyor-belt sushi fare and all-you-can-eat options served in a relaxed venue.

1838 Black Rock Tpke (Fairfield)

Eatery known for its conveyor-belt sushi fare and all-you-can-eat options served in a relaxed venue.

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Charming bi-level pub offering New American fare, tap beers & cocktails, plus a cozy bar with TVs.

3694 Main St (Stratford)

Charming bi-level pub offering New American fare, tap beers & cocktails, plus a cozy bar with TVs.

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The Red Fork

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Halal Indian and Bangladeshi dishes are featured at this informal eatery with a salad bar.

2350 Main St

Halal Indian and Bangladeshi dishes are featured at this informal eatery with a salad bar.

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Windmill Tavern

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Iconic gathering spot featuring a German-influenced pub menu that includes pizza & gourmet hot dogs.

400 Hollister St (Stratford)

Iconic gathering spot featuring a German-influenced pub menu that includes pizza & gourmet hot dogs.

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