The best restaurants in Milford
61 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsAthenian Diner III
RestaurantsWhen you want pancakes at 3 p.m. or a post-game club sandwich, Athenian Diner III handles it with breakfast all day plus Greek comfort…
Athenian Diner III
RestaurantsPizza Lyfe Milford
RestaurantsFrom the crew voted best pizza in Westport three years running, Pizza Lyfe Milford brings NY-style pies with 100% sourdough, unbleached…
Pizza Lyfe Milford
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsPancho’s Pizza
RestaurantsWhen the household can't agree, Pancho’s Pizza settles it with a simple formula... tacos, burritos, and pizza under one roof, all done with…
Pancho’s Pizza
RestaurantsPasquale Pizza
RestaurantsMilford’s oldest pizzeria since 1970, Pasquale Pizza still turns out crisp-crust pies, legit stuffed breads, and classic Italian dinners…
Pasquale Pizza
RestaurantsNatural Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual option whipping up Hawaiian staples like poke and sushi burritos, plus a salad bar and waffle ice cream.
Natural Kitchen
RestaurantsNardelli's Grinder Shoppe
RestaurantsBorn in 1922 and still family-run, Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe turns out Connecticut’s favorite grinders with huge portions and old school…
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
RestaurantsThe Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsBetween soccer practice and surprise guests, The Honey Baked Ham Company keeps dinner impressively low-effort with ready-to-serve smoked…
The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsLas Margaritas Restaurant
RestaurantsLas Margaritas Restaurant leans on family recipes and a menu that goes from mild to spicy, so you can keep it cozy or kick it up. It reads…
Las Margaritas Restaurant
RestaurantsBilly D’s Milford
RestaurantsFamily-owned Billy D’s Milford brings its 35-plus-year Shelton tradition to town with legendary breakfast sandwiches, made-to-order…
Billy D’s Milford
RestaurantsDuchess Family Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1956, Duchess Family Restaurant has been the local move for quick, fresh comfort food, especially those long dogs with a pile of…
Duchess Family Restaurant
RestaurantsPapa's Pizza II
RestaurantsPapa's Pizza II turns out classic Napoletana, New Haven style pies from fire brick ovens with that crisp-chewy thing locals argue about in…
Papa's Pizza II
RestaurantsCraving a quick burrito or a bowl built your way, Al Pastor Mexican Grill & Taco Truck Catering serves fresh, bold flavors nearby in…
Chip's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you're in a breakfast-for-dinner mood or just want the fluffiest stack in town, Chip's Family Restaurant is famous for over 40…
Chip's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsHook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsHomey eatery serving seafood boils with Cajun spices and customizable options.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsDave & Buster's Milford
RestaurantsWhen the group text needs a plan, Dave & Buster's Milford handles it with wall-to-wall game screens, actually-good burgers, and a massive…
Dave & Buster's Milford
RestaurantsGoodies Milford Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a griddled burger, snappy hot dog, or a summertime ice cream cone, Goodies Milford Restaurant nails the classics.…
Goodies Milford Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsSorrento Cafe & Wine Bar
RestaurantsWith Italian-inspired plates, a curated wine list, and a warm, riverside vibe, Sorrento Cafe & Wine Bar is a short hop from Stratford and…
Sorrento Cafe & Wine Bar
RestaurantsBin 100 Restaurant
RestaurantsBin 100 Restaurant blends Italian comfort with Mediterranean flair, plating chef-designed dishes and an award-winning wine list in a chic…
Bin 100 Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want something beyond the usual eggs, The Corner Restaurant turns breakfast into an event with creative plates like their beloved…
The Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsDon Rene Taqueria
RestaurantsFamily owned and big on seasonal ingredients, Don Rene Taqueria turns this week’s dinners into mini wins with tacos like beef birria, baja…
Don Rene Taqueria
RestaurantsLAO SZE CHUAN MILFORD
RestaurantsCraving big flavor that doesn't hold back? Lao Sze Chuan Milford delivers the Sichuan essentials, from tongue-tingly chilies and classic…
LAO SZE CHUAN MILFORD
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsBangkok Room
RestaurantsBangkok Room is your low-key backup plan when the fridge looks uninspiring. Think fresh-made Pad Thai, cozy curries, and slurpable noodles…
Bangkok Room
RestaurantsWoodmont Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly pizzeria for thin- and thick-crust options, wings and salads.
Woodmont Pizza
RestaurantsBiagio's Osteria
RestaurantsBiagio's Osteria serves spirited cooking with gracious hospitality, the kind of Italian that turns a Tuesday into a small celebration.…
Biagio's Osteria
RestaurantsSeven Seas Restaurant
RestaurantsSeven Seas Restaurant is your easy fix for New England-style lobster rolls and fried seafood at a laid-back lunch and dinner spot just over…
Seven Seas Restaurant
RestaurantsHouse of Pho
RestaurantsWhether you need a midweek reset or a rainy-day cure, House of Pho ladles out bone broth noodle soups built from family recipes, layered…
House of Pho
RestaurantsMonty's River Grille
RestaurantsSet on the Housatonic with panoramic patio seats and a cozy, rustic dining room, Monty’s River Grille brings an American-International menu…
Monty's River Grille
RestaurantsAnchor Social
RestaurantsAnchor Social brings a breezy beach bungalow vibe to Woodmont, just steps from Anchor Beach, with chef-driven comfort food that actually…
Anchor Social
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual chain dishing up fried chicken tenders (with varying spice levels), plus fries and sandwiches.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsDelizioso Brick Oven Pizza
RestaurantsStratford’s own Delizioso Brick Oven Pizza turns out blistered, brick-oven pies with that perfect chew, plus a surprise lineup of street…
Delizioso Brick Oven Pizza
RestaurantsVilla Pizzeria Bar Ristorante
RestaurantsFamily owned since 1985, Villa Pizzeria Bar Ristorante is the Stratford staple worth the quick hop from Bridgeport, turning out New York…
Villa Pizzeria Bar Ristorante
RestaurantsReggiano's Restaurant
RestaurantsReggiano's Restaurant keeps it classic with pizzas, homemade pastas, and other Italian comfort favorites, all cooked to order and paired…
Reggiano's Restaurant
RestaurantsMangiare Italian
RestaurantsWith Arthur Avenue roots and owner Adrian Dini at the helm, Mangiare Italian turns handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and time-tested family…
Mangiare Italian
RestaurantsGG's Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsGG's Wood Fired Pizza nails that thin, blistered crust in a roaring wood oven hitting up to 1000 degrees, then tops it with seasonal,…
GG's Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsArchie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie Moore's Bar & Restaurant keeps it classic as Connecticut’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant, serving famous Buffalo-style wings and a…
Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Lazy Lobster
RestaurantsThe Lazy Lobster turns weeknights into mini seaside vacations with a signature roll piled with sweet tail, knuckle, and claw on a warm…
The Lazy Lobster
RestaurantsFounders House Pub & Patio
RestaurantsCraving a proper lobster roll or those old-school stuffed shrimp that actually taste like the sea? Founders House Pub & Patio, on the…
Founders House Pub & Patio
RestaurantsNautilus
RestaurantsNautilus keeps things easy with quality-first comfort food and a lively bar vibe, from wings and crisp pizzas to Nauti Burger Sliders,…
Nautilus
RestaurantsSBC Restaurant and Beer Bar
RestaurantsIf you’re skipping the kitchen tonight, SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar has served local craft beer and farm-fresh American dishes since 1997,…
SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar
RestaurantsMr. Mac's Canteen Milford
RestaurantsCraving grilled burgers, snappy dogs, and eggy breakfast sandwiches to power through this week? Mr. Mac's Canteen Milford keeps it simple…
Mr. Mac's Canteen Milford
RestaurantsDogtown
RestaurantsDogtown brings California-meets-Connecticut road food energy to Milford, with dogs and burgers done with flair, crispy chicken, and golden…
Dogtown
RestaurantsMoMo Sushi
RestaurantsCraving a weeknight pick-me-up, or ready to go full omakase mode? MoMo Sushi keeps it fresh with a big lineup of rolls and Japanese…
MoMo Sushi
RestaurantsFuji Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sushi, plus Chinese staples, such as spare ribs and fried rice.
Fuji Restaurant
RestaurantsPop's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1991, Pop's Family Restaurant is that reliable Milford standby for all-day breakfast, Greek-accented comfort food, and…
Pop's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsDockside Brewery
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a low-key pint or a night that drifts into sunset selfies, Dockside Brewery nails it with house-brewed beers,…
Dockside Brewery
RestaurantsMac N' Out Macaroni & Cheese
RestaurantsEatery, including takeout, dishing up a variety of macaroni and cheese dishes, plus fried and grilled food.
Mac N' Out Macaroni & Cheese
RestaurantsCitrus Restaurant
RestaurantsSlip over to Milford’s Citrus Restaurant this week for new American plates that actually feel new, with seafood that shines. Think scallop…
Citrus Restaurant
RestaurantsFratelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFratelli's Italian Restaurant brings the flavors of Italy’s regions to Milford with a cozy, family-run vibe, a full bar for easy meetups,…
Fratelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLiberty Rock Tavern
RestaurantsFor Stratford nights when pub grub needs upgrading, Liberty Rock Tavern brings the O.G. Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, crispy wings,…
Liberty Rock Tavern
RestaurantsSilver Sands Pizza
RestaurantsCraving legit pizza without fuss this week? Silver Sands Pizza turns out crowd-pleasing pizza, pasta, salads, and wings from their Milford…
Silver Sands Pizza
RestaurantsMama Teresa's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsMilford mainstay Mama Teresa's Italian Restaurant & Pizza has been serving the real deal for over 40 years, from homemade chicken and…
Mama Teresa's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsBar 3 Thirty Three
RestaurantsCreative pub food, communal tables, and craft beers on tap make Bar 3 Thirty Three the kind of low-key strip-mall spot you end up calling…
Bar 3 Thirty Three
RestaurantsDao Fusion Cuisine & Lounge
RestaurantsDao Fusion Cuisine & Lounge in nearby Stratford keeps Milford weeknights easy with a menu that hops from Japanese to Chinese to Thai. Think…
Dao Fusion Cuisine & Lounge
RestaurantsFlipside Burgers & Bar
RestaurantsFlipside Burgers & Bar turns burger night into an event, serving gourmet builds for carnivores and vegetarians alike amid a laid-back,…
Flipside Burgers & Bar
RestaurantsSitting Duck Tavern
RestaurantsSitting Duck Tavern is that rare bi-level spot that does New American right, from shareable comfort plates to a solid lineup of tap beers…
Sitting Duck Tavern
RestaurantsHappy Shack
RestaurantsFrom gyro pitas and grinders to burgers, breakfast and ice cream, Happy Shack keeps it simple and fresh with NY bread delivered daily and…
Happy Shack
RestaurantsGusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsJust a quick hop from Stratford, settle into Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant for an evening that feels straight out of Northern Italy,…
Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant
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