Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in East Haven

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A photo of Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar restaurant

1. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 29 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.

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2989)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 15 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.

A photo of John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven restaurant

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

4.1

Excellent(426)

$$$$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.

4. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2281)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 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

4.5

Awesome(235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 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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6. Tre Scalini Ristorante - CT

4.6

Exceptional(230)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

If you are looking for the warmth and inviting ambiance of an elegant, yet affordable Italian restaurant, look no further than Tre Scalini Ristorante in Tariffville. Diners can gaze out onto the ever popular Wooster Street as they enjoy their meal thanks to the many windows along the restaurant’s front. An upper balcony area offers seating that overlooks the main dining floor and features chandelier lighting for an added touch of elegance and romance. Dishes you are sure to enjoy at Tre Scalini Ristorante include the calamaretti fritti, gnocchi saporiti, spaghetti carbonara and the salmone alla brace. With so many pasta, seafood, poultry and beef menu items to choose from, you are sure to find something that is pleasing for everyone at Tre Scalini Ristorante.

7. olea - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(1435)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 16 times today

In the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in their food, wine, and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.

8. Villa Lulu

4.3

Awesome(556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

9. HOME

4.7

Exceptional(221)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Branford

Booked 2 times today

What does home feel like? In our welcoming space, we craft a variety of delicious comfort food dishes to give you that feeling every time you visit. Comfort foods with a twist and nothing but local support is our specialty!

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10. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

4.2

Awesome(78)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar, now located on Crown St in downtown New Haven directly behind 80 PROOF. The owner & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States. The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food. The food, the drinks & the casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, or a late night affair. Noteworthy: Arepas, yuca nachos, mojitos, margaritasLocated near the Yale campus, Yale Rep Theater, Art galleries and much more. If you have tried Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos or 80 PROOF come taste where Chef Salazar started it all!

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