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Best Bar Grill Restaurants in Connecticut

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Honouring the top spots in Connecticut.

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80.3
#1

West Haven Connecticut

Dive Bar & Restaurant

For a relaxed meal, Dive Bar & Restaurant is a local option.

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79.7
#2

Lakeville Connecticut

Black Rabbit

For your next night out, Black Rabbit is a casual choice.

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79.7
#3

Ellington Connecticut

The Hidden Still

For dinner with friends, The Hidden Still is a casual choice.

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Cities in Connecticut
New Haven532Bridgeport514Hartford495Stamford409Norwalk377Waterbury363Danbury322Milford city (balance)196Meriden195West Hartford179Middletown168West Haven167Bristol159New Britain159Shelton141Torrington124New London119Norwich117Newington105Manchester96East Hartford91Wallingford Center91North Haven81Orange81

Top Places in Connecticut

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#1

Dive Bar & Restaurant

West Haven, Connecticut

2
80.3
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#2

Black Rabbit

Lakeville, Connecticut

26
79.7
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#3

The Hidden Still

Ellington, Connecticut

1
79.7
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#4

Bonfire Grille

Milford city (balance), Connecticut

1
78.8
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#5

Rusty Rail Tavern

Deep River Center, Connecticut

15
78.0
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#6

BRYAC Black Rock

Bridgeport, Connecticut

1
77.8
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#7

The Blackboard Cafe

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

3
77.7
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#8

Tavern On 7

Norwalk, Connecticut

2
77.7
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#9

Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar

Weatogue, Connecticut

3
76.2
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#10

Orange Ale House

Orange, Connecticut

1
75.8
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#11

Ordinary Joe’s North

Torrington, Connecticut

1
75.4
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#12

JC's Sports Bar & Grill

Shelton, Connecticut

1
75.0
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#13

Whiskey Barrel

Stratford, Connecticut

0
74.7
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#14

The Back Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course

New Britain, Connecticut

4
74.7
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#15

Courthouse Bar and Grille

Putnam, Connecticut

4
74.7
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#16

36 Town Grill & Tap

Norwich, Connecticut

5
74.6
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#17

TJ's on Cedar

Newington, Connecticut

1
74.6
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#18

Archie Moores NH

New Haven, Connecticut

1
74.3
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#19

Primavera Pub

Newington, Connecticut

1
74.2
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#20

The Dublin

East Hampton, Connecticut

9
74.1
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#21

M.A.D. Sisters Kitchen and Cocktails

Ansonia, Connecticut

9
73.9
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#22

StationHouse Wine Bar & Grill

Stratford Downtown, Connecticut

6
73.8
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#23

Game Time Sports Bar and Restaurant

Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut

7
73.7
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#24

Marly's

Wilton Center, Connecticut

7
73.5
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#25

Dry Dock Bar & Grille

Norwalk, Connecticut

1
73.4
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#1

Wood-N-Tap

Wallingford Center, Connecticut

70.7
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#2

Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar

Weatogue, Connecticut

76.2
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#3

Tavern On 7

Norwalk, Connecticut

77.7
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