Top rated American restaurants in New Haven

Experience the best that New Haven has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 27 places from American restaurant category.

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Contois Tavern
Bar
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Vintage dive bar with surprisingly delicious (and affordable) burgers, which are usually the only thing to eat (other than chips). Sometimes they have brats and hot dogs, which are also tasty. Limited but inexpensive beer selection and a friendly owner and crew of bartenders. Seems like a cop/vet ba...
$ $$$
4.80 (108 reviews)
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One6Three
Pizza restaurant
Creative Neapolitan-style pizzas are the draw at this snug, modern joint with a vibrant atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.70 (680 reviews)
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Club 23
American restaurant
Casual "supper club" offering traditional American meals & drinks in a rustic atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.70 (395 reviews)
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The Cove Supper Club
American restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The Cove a great place with awesome service and food. Will visit again in warmer weather to take advantage of their cute property.
$$ $$
4.60 (372 reviews)
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Dynasty Lanes - Noble Roman's Pizza
Bowling alley
Counter-serve pizza chain offering classic pies, sandwiches, pastas & wings, geared for takeout.
4.60 (343 reviews)
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Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
Seafood restaurant
Seafood eatery perched on New Haven Harbor offering steaks, water views & a seasonal deck.
$$$ $
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
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Atticus Bookstore Cafe
Cafe
Bright, glass-fronted bookstore serving coffee, breakfast, sandwiches & a few dinner options.
$$ $$
4.50 (807 reviews)
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ZINC New Haven
American restaurant
New American farm-to-table cuisine with a slight Asian slant in sleek, chic decor with a bar.
$$ $$
4.50 (546 reviews)
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Louis' Lunch
Hamburger restaurant
Tiny rustic lunch spot with claims of having invented the hamburger, which it still serves on toast.
$ $$$
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
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Bella's Cafe
American restaurant
Breakfast & lunch spot with globally influenced American fare in a cheerful space with a counter.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
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Archie Moore's New Haven
Bar
Chicken wings & other casual bites anchor this chain American eatery with Coca-Cola-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (1K reviews)
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Coney Dog Cafe
American restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Got this bacon cheeseburger to go today from Coney Dog Cafe. Even after sitting in the bag for 15 minutes, it was still warm and SO good. One of the best burgers I have ever had, at a really good price. You can tell they use top of the line meat.
$ $$$
4.40 (686 reviews)
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Hall's Drive-Ins, Inc
American restaurant
Longtime eatery offering seafood, steaks & other traditional American dishes in an old-school venue.
$ $$$
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
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Olympia Diner
American restaurant
πŸ‘ The best fish in grits in the area. Staff is wonderful. The strawberry lemonade has the perfect balance
$ $$$
4.30 (563 reviews)
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Shake Shack New Haven
Hamburger restaurant
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.7K reviews)
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Five Guys
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
$$ $$
4.20 (905 reviews)
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Rudy's Bar
Bar & grill
New digs for a 75+-year-old gathering spot, with beers, Belgian fries & pub fare, but less graffiti.
$$ $$
4.20 (577 reviews)
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Westville Diner
Diner
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Support your local diners! I have always loved diners for the atmosphere and coffee. Burgers are spectacular here.
$$ $$
4.20 (205 reviews)
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Heirloom
American restaurant
Locally sourced New American cuisine in a spare, modern space at the Study at Yale boutique hotel.
$$$ $
4.10 (336 reviews)
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Main Street Grill
American restaurant
4.10 (106 reviews)
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