Guidebook for Branford
Food Scene
The best seafood in the area often with a live band on weekends.
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Lenny's Indian Head Inn
205 S Montowese StThe best seafood in the area often with a live band on weekends.
Best BBQ in the area and smoked right on the property, great weekend brunch, live music, and good local beers on tap.
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The Stand: Roadside BBQ & Market
196 S Montowese StBest BBQ in the area and smoked right on the property, great weekend brunch, live music, and good local beers on tap.
Owned by 3 brothers that are right off the boat from Italy. Brush up on your Italian and bring your appetite... They serve much more than just pizza. This place is BYOB, so stop across the street at the Indian Neck liquor store and grab a bottle of your favorite wine on your way.
Indian Neck Pizza
202 S Montowese StOwned by 3 brothers that are right off the boat from Italy. Brush up on your Italian and bring your appetite... They serve much more than just pizza. This place is BYOB, so stop across the street at the Indian Neck liquor store and grab a bottle of your favorite wine on your way.
If you are in the mood for a margarita and some authentic Mexican cuisine, you're a 5 minute walk away... Great outdoor dining in the summer with live music and an outdoor bar. Plenty of room indoors on a rainy day or in the colder months. Ole!
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Guacamole's Mexican Cuisine Branford
2 Sybil AveIf you are in the mood for a margarita and some authentic Mexican cuisine, you're a 5 minute walk away... Great outdoor dining in the summer with live music and an outdoor bar. Plenty of room indoors on a rainy day or in the colder months. Ole!
A 3-minute car ride (or Uber) from the house. They brew some of the best beer in the country right on the premises. Enjoy the afternoon there, or just stop in and take a growler to go. This place is jam packed on weekends and hot sunny days.
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Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveA 3-minute car ride (or Uber) from the house. They brew some of the best beer in the country right on the premises. Enjoy the afternoon there, or just stop in and take a growler to go. This place is jam packed on weekends and hot sunny days.
One of the top Italian restaurants in town. A small, upscale restaurant with fantastic Italian cuisine. Nice bar and live music on weekends. A great place to go for a romantic dinner for 2.
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Pasta Cosi
1018 Main StOne of the top Italian restaurants in town. A small, upscale restaurant with fantastic Italian cuisine. Nice bar and live music on weekends. A great place to go for a romantic dinner for 2.
Best coffee shop in town. A must visit during your stay. It's a 5-minute drive (Uber) from the house and located in the center of town. Great coffee and pastries. You have to try the biscotti, the tropical fruit is my favorite...
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Common Grounds
1096 Main StBest coffee shop in town. A must visit during your stay. It's a 5-minute drive (Uber) from the house and located in the center of town. Great coffee and pastries. You have to try the biscotti, the tropical fruit is my favorite...
Parks & Nature
Tennis, basketball, a walking trail, and a jungle gym for the kids. If you get tired of the beach and all of it's activities, this park is a good option.
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Foote Memorial Park
12 Melrose AveTennis, basketball, a walking trail, and a jungle gym for the kids. If you get tired of the beach and all of it's activities, this park is a good option.
Essentials
The closest (5-minute drive) full size grocery store in the area.
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Big Y World Class Market
1060 W Main StThe closest (5-minute drive) full size grocery store in the area.
A 3-minute drive from the house. Great for a few small items, but $$. They also have meals ready to serve if you would prefer to stay in and eat at home.
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Caron's Corner
147 Montowese StA 3-minute drive from the house. Great for a few small items, but $$. They also have meals ready to serve if you would prefer to stay in and eat at home.
Entertainment & Activities
They have the best indoor ropes course in the area. A great place to bring the kids on a rainy day. They also serve pizza and ice cream.
Jordan's Furniture New Haven
40 Sargent DrThey have the best indoor ropes course in the area. A great place to bring the kids on a rainy day. They also serve pizza and ice cream.
Getting Around
A 15-minute ride (Uber) from the house with connections to New York, Boston, Springfield, and Washington D.C. You can also connect in New Haven the Shoreline East rail system and get off at the Branford Station, which is a 3-minute ride to the house.
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Union Station
50 Union AveA 15-minute ride (Uber) from the house with connections to New York, Boston, Springfield, and Washington D.C. You can also connect in New Haven the Shoreline East rail system and get off at the Branford Station, which is a 3-minute ride to the house.