While the local food seen in Branford is somewhat lacking Pearl stands out and really shines..well…read morelike a Pearl! The ambience, service and meals were unexpectedly amazing. Much thought was given to each dish and the chef provided big city vibes and tastes to each. Don't miss the cocktails which were delicious and priced so reasonably. This is now our newest go to restaurant in Branford! Reserve the window seat for 4-6 if you can!

This is a really charming place with good service and tasty food, offering a wide selection of…read morewines and beverages. We stopped in for a quick bite and a drink. We started with the house chips--they were so good! Just the right amount. I ordered the scallops, and the sauce was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy (low). The halibut was also cooked perfectly and was quite enjoyable. We finished with coffee and crème brûlée, which was so good we couldn't resist and finished it all! We will definitely be back.

One of my favorite spots. The food, atmosphere and drinks are all something you need to experience.read more

Go to Italian spot in CT. My mom and I love to go here on special occasions. Food and service are…read moreboth wonderful.

Another amazing experience at one of my favorite places ever. Jonathan has the place all decked out…read morewith the cutest summer stuff you'll ever find. The towels are so bright and beautiful , round hippie vibes blankets the summer goats are like no others. You really need to see it for yourself. We had the chicken sandwich and pork pineapple tacos , watermelon basil margarita & some ginger and berry mocktail. Everything was absolutely delicious. Also the new shirts are super cool. Thanks Jonathan for another fun afternoon.

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

What can I say about one of my favorite places? Any day of the week is great. The food is amazing,…read morethe bartenders are the best, you will not be disappointed.

Came here on a Saturday at 12:45 PM. The place was quite empty, and it took a few seconds for…read moresomeone to greet us, but we were then seated immediately. They have an outdoor, indoor, and bar seating area all of which are nice. There was music playing quite loudly but without asking the worker immediately turned it down. We were quickly offered drinks, and given a slice of warm bread which was great. Once ordering our meals, we were asked if we wanted some of the items served later but we opted for all together. The food then quickly came out. And I would say everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the bisque, linguine, and the bruschetta as stand outs. Will be back!

Small batch cellars is much more than it appears from the outside…read more The patio is closed this time of year but I'm sure it'll be really fun in a few months. When you first walk in there's a small counter where you can order wine by the glass or bottle and get some fancy snacks. At first it seems like that's everything but if you turn the corner there's a private room then a huge space in the back with lots of tables and a stage for live music. CT is a tough state to grow good grapes and we were pleasantly surprised to find great California and Washington state wines instead. Our favorite was the California Cabernet varietal. They allow you to bring your own food and were more than welcoming of our young kids. This is a great place for after work drinks, a date night with music, or a celebration.

My first time here on a Friday night to listen to music and try the wine. Kristen and Mike were…read morevery welcoming and gave us some history about their new winery and wine making. This location is easy to find. The winery is really nice with tables, an inside and outside stage for entertainment. They just recently received their zoning approvals to have entertainment and so they have a nice lineup of events. I tried the Zinfandel wine and liked it. I am going to be back for sure. Check it out!

Good spot for a happy hour drink if you're cool with going with one of the small handful of…read moreoptions. I've found the happy hour whites to be pretty good and a nice value. Avoid food. It looks like a great deal but the portions are so comically small that it's actually a bit of a rip off. The food quality isn't great either. I've tried the fries, flat bread, and artichoke dip and didn't find any of them to be particularly good. Mixed experiences on service, a little hit or miss. Ambiance is nice and includes indoor seating as well as a few tables out front on state street.

Possibly my favorite wine bar in New Haven!! I love the decor and vibe inside - they have tall bar…read moreseats but also plush couches where you can really relax and chat with your friends. The staff are also super friendly. Their wine selection is awesome! And if you get a flight, it comes in these cute glasses and a stand. Their chocolate fondue is a great pairing to the wine. I've been here again since my first visit and will definitely be back!!!

This review is not the easiest for me to write. I have been coming to the Little Columbian…read morerestaurant since 2015. I loved this place, their food was fantastic and the quality was super consistent; an excellent spot to get together with friends or a date. So much attention to detail was paid, house made dressing, salsa, all ingredients were super fresh, the meats were always cooked excellently, and the staff was friendly. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a while but at some point in the last few years the Little Columbian restaurant became My little Columbian restaurant. My friends and I went there for dinner at the end of October, there was one couple that was leaving the restaurant but we were the only ones there when we first walked in. The vibe of the restaurant has changed because they changed how they decorated the interior of the restaurant. I prefer their older vibe but no big deal. Our waitress was nice and very attentive all night and the staff in general was quite friendly. Here's my issue, the food quality is not as good as it was in the past. And if they are going to charge along the same lines as what they have, always been on the pricier side, then the quality should still be at the same level. There were a bunch of little things that added up. To start, the salad I ordered didn't have the same quality of greens (I think they used a spring mix in the past), there were some small bits of core in the salad. More to my disappointment the Salad dressing was no longer the house dressing they used to make it was Ken's balsamic dressing, which generally tastes like diabetes syrup. Maybe it was an off night for the salad and I could live with that but the lack of the old house dressing was disappointing. Speaking of cutting corners, the chimichuri used to be super fresh and of good quality ingredients. The chimichuri this time around had a lower quality olive oil and the parsley was dried instead of fresh. My friend ordered some empanadas, which were partially burnt and again the slasa wasn't the same quality as they used to make with the empanadas. For an entree, I ordered Bandeja Columbiana. The chicharon was a bit overdone but ok enough. The chorizo was probably the best part but you have to try to mess up chorizo. The maduro was kind of dry and somewhat bland. The chicken was a touch rubbery and the steak was fine; nothing to write home about. As I had mentioned before the food wasn't terrible, it was fine enough but it was not worth the price it cost. Much worse is the fact that the quality in general just isn't the same as it had been prior, maybe they just had an off night but something tells me this is how it is now. It's too bad this restaurant isn't quite what it was; it used to be one of my favorites.

Great food. Acceptable prices. In a sneaky little corner of East Haven. Would recommend to friends…read moreand family. Will go again. Be prepared to order in Spanish.

Oysters, sabayon, caviar, chives - heavenly. NYE 2025…read more Please keep on your menu (or at Fair Haven Oyster)!

I was on Holiday and my son and daughter in law have been meaning to take me here. We did a walk in…read more(we got lucky) I suggest reservations. We had a time limit to eat (due to a reservation at the table) inside or on the heated patio. It was cold so we ate inside. Our waiter Brendan was cool, knowledgeable and attentive. I ordered a burger, fries (came with it) I don't like fries I opted for a salad. My daughter in law got octopus and a pasta dish. My son a steak in chili butter sauce .Everything was delicious and the presentation was lovely. My son's only vice was the steak pre cut (it was new on menu) He preferred to cut himself. The ambience was low level lighting and relaxed. I had a delicious meal and a pleasant experience. I'd patronize this place again. Oh we had dessert too. They had tiramisu, we shared a lemon tart it was delish

Stopped by Q-River Grille for the first time on a Sunday evening for a friend's birthday brunch. It…read morewas a cold and rainy day so that didn't bode well for patrons but we made it work. There is limited parking but luckily, I was staying next door so I walked over. The venue is relatively decent and somewhat spacious. There's the indoor area with booth and table seating, an outdoor patio with a bar and a covered outdoor patio as well. I can imagine the space being super cute in the summer but not on this day. The weather was not great. I didn't try the food or drinks but my friends did and they seemed to enjoy it. It's nice to have a brunch spot that's not downtown New Haven.

Great atmosphere, amazing food and drinks and the live band on a Saturday night is the perfect…read moretouch to a summer night in New Haven.

Went here last night for dinner. I've been looking for a peruvian place closer to home so was…read moreexcited to find this place online. The menu is quite large and everything sounded good. The waitresses were pleasant but they do not speak english. Luckily my boyfriend speaks spanish so it wasn't an issue but they didn't even understand the word "wine". for a bar/restaurant i was put off by that and clearly could never return without my boyfriend. The food itself was good- Mine was better than my boyfriends- i got the Picante de camerones and he got his usual (he never orders anything different) chaufa de camerones. The chef did come out and ask us how everything was which I appreciated. We were the only people in the restaurant at 6 on a wednesday night, and two guys came in to play pool and I felt like we got a strange look from them for being there. They seemed like regulars. This place could be better but the food is good- hire some people that speak english, and maybe do some promotion since its not in the best area to get noticed.

You must be very specific about your order. I got Chicharron de Pescado, I was served with white…read morerice and fries. The taste was very good tho