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4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Branford
Booked 7 times today
Lockworks Tavern isn't just your neighborhood tavern; it's an experience unto itself, a destination for those seeking something beyond the ordinary. Situated at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, the tavern captivates with a blend of rustic charm and modern flair. Here, conversations flow freely and your glass is always full.
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4.7
Exceptional(2981)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 12 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(400)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 25 times today
Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.
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4.6
Exceptional(1426)
Price: Moderate
• Latin / Spanish • New Haven
Booked 4 times today
We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.
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4.4
Awesome(225)
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!
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4.6
Exceptional(292)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Haven
Booked 15 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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  • Bob
    New York City •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A great place to eat and celebrate a special occasion or just for drinks and or dinner. Food is delicious with choices for everyone including non meat eaters and gluten free. The menu for specialty drinks is very good. Beer menu also provides many choices. Both beer and cocktail menus provide non alcoholic choices. Servers are attentive and efficient. Prices are a bit higher than a typical pub tavern however the food is outstanding!
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    Lockworks TavernPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Branford
    4.6
  • Robert
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The server we had was absolutely amazing. I do not know how name but I recall he was bald. He made the entire experience for my brother and I amazing. Thank you so much! Everything was super clean including bathrooms. Loved my lasagna and meatballs. The tres leches cake good. Thank you! Overall great experience. Parking we found in a paid garage not too far from the restaurant but there is also paid parking across the street I believe.
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    Encore by GoodfellasPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• New Haven
    4.6
  • Maureen
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Zinc is a wonderful desination in New Haven. Always dependable with consistently good food and service (over 20+ years) and always some new exciting thing on the menu. Love the location, food and staff always!
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    ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
    4.7
  • Rachel
    New York City •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was fabulous! The crab cake and the Camarones y Vieras con Ravioli de Langosta entree were especially outstanding. We arrived at 4:30 for a very early dinner, and the place was peacefully quiet. Our servers were great at taking and delivering our food orders, and attentively kept my husband's water glass filled (no mean feat). The young man who took my wine order seemed unfamiliar with wines in general, and did not make useful recommendations from Pacifico's wine list. He asked multiple times if I wanted to order a second glass; I thought I was clear the first time that one glass was it for me. Highly recommend Pacifico. We'll be back!
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    Pacifico - New Haven, CTPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• New Haven
    4.6
  • Michelle
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 4, 2025
    What a great spot ! We came in to have lunch with our daughter who is away at college and what an incredible lunch we had! The food was amazing, (the arancini were to die for). Our waiter was so attentive. Cannot wait to return.
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    Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
    4.4
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