Best Lunch Restaurants in West Haven

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1. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(278)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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2. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(420)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

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3. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1507)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

4. L'Orcio

4.6

Exceptional(2259)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.

5. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(211)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

6. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2969)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

7. South Bay

4.5

Awesome(442)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.

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8. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(293)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 17 times today

Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 2-6pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

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9. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1099)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 26 times today

We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.

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10. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

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Buddy
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Steak and short ribs were excellent. Service was great.
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John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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Lisa
Nashville •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Kinda dark. While our server was good he moved at his own pace. Food was great as usual.
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.4
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Saveena
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The dishes were excellent! We ordered the sea bass, lamp chops, and butternut squash pasta. The grilled veggie appetizer and burrata salad was exquisite as well. We loved the service; our server was so attentive to our needs and did an excellent job. We also enjoyed the cocktails and mocktails as well. Thank you for a wonderful family dinner experience!
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L'OrcioPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.6
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NIcolevip
New York City •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I was surprised that my faro salad was basically a pasta dish. It was served hot with the cheese melted in and wasn’t what I had expected from a “ bowl”. It was still good but I was looking for a bit less faro and more tomatoes and arugula…
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Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.3
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scottvip
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Food and service never disappoints . This is by far one of our favorite restaurants . The wine list and cocktail selection are great , the food and service are excellent , and ambiance is perfect . A must try if you never been . You will definitely will come back .
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.6

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

2. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

3. Heirloom - New Haven

4. L'Orcio

5. Olives and Oil

6. ZINC New Haven

7. South Bay

8. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

9. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

10. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

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