The best restaurants in Milford

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

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Long-running local chain serving breakfast & classic American fare in a casual, old-school setting.

321 Boston Post Rd (Orange)

Long-running local chain serving breakfast & classic American fare in a casual, old-school setting.

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Busy establishment serving traditional American breakfast & lunch dishes in a snug, simple interior.

255 Saw Mill Rd (West Haven)

Busy establishment serving traditional American breakfast & lunch dishes in a snug, simple interior.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

524 Saw Mill Rd (West Haven)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Homey eatery serving seafood boils with Cajun spices and customizable options.

385 Boston Post Rd (Orange)

Homey eatery serving seafood boils with Cajun spices and customizable options.

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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 (Bridgeport)

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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Casual joint serving a mix of American staples (burgers, fried seafood, hot dogs) with a Greek twist, plus breakfast and ice cream.

170 Cherry St

Casual joint serving a mix of American staples (burgers, fried seafood, hot dogs) with a Greek twist, plus breakfast and ice cream.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

1201 Boston Post Rd

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Restaurant & bar serving a creative Mediterranean-focused menu in a chic, modern space.

100 Lansdale Ave Unit Z

Restaurant & bar serving a creative Mediterranean-focused menu in a chic, modern space.

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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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Homey spot serves breakfast fare such as stuffed French toast in a buzzing room with quirky decor.

105 River St

Homey spot serves breakfast fare such as stuffed French toast in a buzzing room with quirky decor.

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Fresh and creative taco joint serving meat, seafood and veggie fillings, plus cocktails.

50 S Broad St

Fresh and creative taco joint serving meat, seafood and veggie fillings, plus cocktails.

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Casual dining room offering Sichuan favorites, including soup dumplings, with vegetarian choices.

1585 Boston Post Rd

Casual dining room offering Sichuan favorites, including soup dumplings, with vegetarian choices.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

550 Boston Post Rd (Orange)

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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Bangkok Room

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Thai restaurant with a casual setting, a deck and a patio, dishing pad thai, curries and noodles made with fresh ingredients, while…

1 Seabreeze Ave Ste 1

Thai restaurant with a casual setting, a deck and a patio, dishing pad thai, curries and noodles made with fresh ingredients, while offering takeout.

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Woodmont Pizza

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Casual, family-friendly pizzeria for thin- and thick-crust options, wings and salads.

565 New Haven Ave

Casual, family-friendly pizzeria for thin- and thick-crust options, wings and salads.

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

513 Broadbridge Rd (Bridgeport)

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

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Versatile & contemporary venue for seasonal American food, with a sizable wine list.

811 Bridgeport Ave (Shelton)

Versatile & contemporary venue for seasonal American food, with a sizable wine list.

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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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Biagio's Osteria

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Italian restaurant turning out organic, seasonal dishes alongside hundreds of wines.

88 Ryders Ln (Stratford)

Italian restaurant turning out organic, seasonal dishes alongside hundreds of wines.

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New England-style lobster rolls & fried seafood take center stage at a casual lunch & dinner joint.

16 New Haven Ave

New England-style lobster rolls & fried seafood take center stage at a casual lunch & dinner joint.

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House of Pho

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Casual eatery for standard Vietnamese eats such as pho and spring rolls, plus a beer selection.

7365 Main St (Stratford)

Casual eatery for standard Vietnamese eats such as pho and spring rolls, plus a beer selection.

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Casual, cozy, brightly lit eatery and bar serving familiar American eats plus burgers, pretzels and cocktails.

100 Commerce Dr (Shelton)

Casual, cozy, brightly lit eatery and bar serving familiar American eats plus burgers, pretzels and cocktails.

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Casual chain dishing up fried chicken tenders (with varying spice levels), plus fries and sandwiches.

1611 Boston Post Rd

Casual chain dishing up fried chicken tenders (with varying spice levels), plus fries and sandwiches.

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Gastropub serving sophisticated versions of American pub fare, including steak & fish dishes.

49 Bridgeport Ave

Gastropub serving sophisticated versions of American pub fare, including steak & fish dishes.

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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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Casual Italian restaurant serving pizza and other comfort food, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

489 Bridgeport Ave

Casual Italian restaurant serving pizza and other comfort food, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

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Relaxed restaurant & bar serving creative pizzas cooked in a wood oven & classic Italian entrees.

591 Boston Post Rd

Relaxed restaurant & bar serving creative pizzas cooked in a wood oven & classic Italian entrees.

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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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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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The Lazy Lobster

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Counter-serve nook with a patio for lobster rolls & other New England-style seafood, plus BBQ ribs.

6 Broadway

Counter-serve nook with a patio for lobster rolls & other New England-style seafood, plus BBQ ribs.

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Well-regarded eatery offering high-end seafood entrees such as lobster rolls and stuffed shrimp, plus steaks.

117 Broad St

Well-regarded eatery offering high-end seafood entrees such as lobster rolls and stuffed shrimp, plus steaks.

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Nautilus

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Neighborhood eatery offering burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pizza, wings, eggs rolls and cocktails.

54 Naugatuck Ave

Neighborhood eatery offering burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pizza, wings, eggs rolls and cocktails.

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Numerous house-brewed beers accompany hearty grub from burgers to pizza at a regional chain outlet.

33 New Haven Ave

Numerous house-brewed beers accompany hearty grub from burgers to pizza at a regional chain outlet.

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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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Matto Wine Bar

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Casual spot for American bites, plus Italian small plates, and creative cocktails.

389 Bridgeport Ave (Shelton)

Casual spot for American bites, plus Italian small plates, and creative cocktails.

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Casual restaurant that serves grilled burgers and hot dogs, plus breakfast sandwiches.

2004 Bridgeport Ave

Casual restaurant that serves grilled burgers and hot dogs, plus breakfast 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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Dogtown

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Relaxed eatery serving burgers and hot dogs as well as fries and tater tots outdoors.

664 New Haven Ave

Relaxed eatery serving burgers and hot dogs as well as fries and tater tots outdoors.

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MoMo Sushi

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Low-key sushi place offering a huge array of rolls, plus Japanese entrees, bento boxes & sake.

17 Turnpike Square

Low-key sushi place offering a huge array of rolls, plus Japanese entrees, bento boxes & sake.

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Contemporary spot with a large spread of sushi, grilled fare, seafood & global comfort foods.

955 Ferry Blvd (Stratford)

Contemporary spot with a large spread of sushi, grilled fare, seafood & global comfort foods.

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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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Fuji Restaurant

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Casual eatery for sushi, plus Chinese staples, such as spare ribs and fried rice.

1091 Bridgeport Ave

Casual eatery for sushi, plus Chinese staples, such as spare ribs and fried rice.

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Modern family-run eatery offering a breakfast-to-dinner menu of classic American & Greek dishes.

134 Old Gate Ln

Modern family-run eatery offering a breakfast-to-dinner menu of classic American & Greek dishes.

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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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Dockside Brewery

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Picturesque waterfront brewpub serving house beers plus a menu of pizza, lobster rolls, and nachos, with live entertainment.

40 Bridgeport Ave

Picturesque waterfront brewpub serving house beers plus a menu of pizza, lobster rolls, and nachos, with live entertainment.

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Eatery, including takeout, dishing up a variety of macaroni and cheese dishes, plus fried and grilled food.

902 Boston Post Rd

Eatery, including takeout, dishing up a variety of macaroni and cheese dishes, plus fried and grilled food.

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Inventive takes on familiar American dishes accompany wine & craft beers at a snazzy & popular spot.

56 Broad St A

Inventive takes on familiar American dishes accompany wine & craft beers at a snazzy & popular spot.

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Cozy spot serving Italian cuisine, including pasta, in a family-run setting.

248 New Haven Ave

Cozy spot serving Italian cuisine, including pasta, in a family-run setting.

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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.

185 Boston Post Rd (Orange)

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

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Bar featuring burgers, wings, sandwiches, craft beers and cocktails, plus dartboards.

229 Bridgeport Ave

Bar featuring burgers, wings, sandwiches, craft beers and cocktails, plus dartboards.

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Counter-serve restaurant featuring thin-crust brick-oven pies, plus wings, grinders, and other comfort food.

1000 Bridgeport Ave

Counter-serve restaurant featuring thin-crust brick-oven pies, plus wings, grinders, and other comfort food.

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Inside this diner-style spot lurks a classic Italian family eatery serving red-sauce pasta & pizza.

851 Boston Post Rd

Inside this diner-style spot lurks a classic Italian family eatery serving red-sauce pasta & pizza.

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Chill strip-mall hangout with communal tables, offering creative pub food with craft beers on tap.

333 Boston Post Rd

Chill strip-mall hangout with communal tables, offering creative pub food with craft beers on tap.

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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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Five Guys

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

823 Bridgeport Ave (Shelton)

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

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Simple diner offering flavors from Japan, China & Thailand, with delivery service available.

7365 Main St (Stratford)

Simple diner offering flavors from Japan, China & Thailand, with delivery service available.

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Burgers (gourmet style burgers, with meat and vegetarian options) and other grub amid a laid-back ambience.

1 Schooner Ln

Burgers (gourmet style burgers, with meat and vegetarian options) and other grub amid a laid-back ambience.

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Blackbird's Nest

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Casual restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, cocktails and beers alongside a kids' menu.

577 Hawley Ln (Stratford)

Casual restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, cocktails and beers alongside a kids' menu.

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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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Pasta, brick-oven pizza, veal entrees & other familiar Italian dishes in a homey space with a patio.

255 Boston Post Rd

Pasta, brick-oven pizza, veal entrees & other familiar Italian dishes in a homey space with a patio.

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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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