Best Lunch Restaurants in Milford

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A photo of Founders House Pub & Patio restaurant

1. Founders House Pub & Patio

4.6

Exceptional(652)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 17 times today

WELCOME TO FOUNDERS HOUSE PUB AND PATIO ON THE HISTORIC MILFORD GREEN

2. Dockside Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(593)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 43 times today

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

3. Bridge House

4.4

Awesome(549)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milford

Booked 12 times today

Just over the Devon bridge is a cozy, quaint restaurant by the name of Bridge House, which is situated in beautiful Milford. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating and a private dining area capable of accommodating up to 80 guests, the establishment has been serving area residents with culinary professionalism since December 2007. Bridge House offers gastropub fare with a blend of English and Irish flavors and dŽcor. Guests are invited to dine in the warmth and friendliness of the atmosphere as they chow down on seasonal daily soup, portobello burgers, pan roasted salmon, seared sea scallops, a hearty 18-ounce cowboy steak or the leg oÕ lamb Bolognese. Bridge House also features a prix fixe dining menu as well as a dessert and wine list that comes highly recommended.

A photo of Monty's River Grille restaurant

4. Monty's River Grille

4.9

Exceptional(83)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Shelton

Booked 1 time today

Monty’s River Grille is open for the season!Distinctively situated overlooking the Housatonic River and our award-winning golf course, Monty’s River Grille brings fine dining to new heights. You’ll be sure to enjoy the comfortable, rustic interior with windows that beautifully frame the landscapes, or the picturesque outdoor patio with spectacular seating and panoramic views.Our menus created by Chef Matt Adkins feature a Contemporary American menu, comprised of the freshest and most flavorful sustainable ingredients. Here you will find culinary innovation and expertise from some of the most experienced chefs and culinary professionals in the area.Whether you are here for a round of golf or sipping a mimosa at Sunday Brunch, you’ll always be welcomed with impeccable service and gracious hospitality.

5. Ola - Orange

4.6

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Milford

Booked 3 times today

Ola Nuevo Latino Cuisine is a splashy, exuberant culinary form of celebrating the heritage and the Latin spirit.Enjoy a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and a sophisticated restaurant experience, featuring stunning contemporary design elements and world-class Latino Cuisine.

6. Biagio's Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(1851)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stratford

Booked 4 times today

Rustic Southern Italian kitchen with strong influence from Tuscany. All professional staff with over 30 years experience."It is most certainly a gourmet establishment with a menu from top to bottom that is exquisitely creative with tastes and flavors and choices that make selections so joyously difficult--and with a wine list to match food and pocketbook. Consider this the now best Italian restaurant in the state. Three cheers for Biagio the chef.""Concealed jewel, but easily accessible off the parkway. Esteemed staff that goes about taking care of your every need, especially the maitre d'. Exceptional menu with meals that make you crave for more. The homemade pasta dishes are unequaled to any place in the state. This is an elite restaurant that I will entertain my family and my business clients at. Head chef will go above and beyond his means for satisfaction of customer."

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7. Dave & Buster's - Milford

3.8

Excellent(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Milford

Booked 8 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

8. Il Palio

4.8

Exceptional(1925)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Shelton

Booked 13 times today

ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE - ilpalioct.comIl Palio was named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality. The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant. Il Palio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siena, Il Palio is creating lasting impressions.

9. ZINC New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2998)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 16 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.

10. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 23 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.

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KristinVIP
New York City •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I made a note that it was a birthday celebration and we ordered desserts and didn’t get a candle. I was disappointed.
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Bridge HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milford
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4.4
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Mark
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
We enjoyed our meal overall but loved our first experience dining here better.
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Ola - OrangePrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Milford
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4.6
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KevinVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
The food and the view were amazing. The service was outstanding as well. We will definitely return to enjoy it in the future!
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Monty's River GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Shelton
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4.9
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Thomas
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
It was great! One of my favorite places to go for drinks and food.
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Dockside BreweryPrice: Expensive• American• Milford
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4.6
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UrsulaVIP
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
I love the ambiance in the bar area! The pan seared salmon and crab cake were excellent!
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Founders House Pub & PatioPrice: Expensive• American• Milford
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4.6

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