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Trending Bar & grill in Connecticut

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Leading monthly increases · Connecticut
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70.7
#1

Wallingford Center Connecticut

Wood-N-Tap

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76.2
#2

Weatogue Connecticut

Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar

trending_up+21.6pts
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77.7
#3

Norwalk Connecticut

Tavern On 7

trending_up+16.4pts
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#4

Wood-n-Tap - Newington

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+16.2pts
70.4
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#5

Burger Bar & Grille Sports Bar

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+12.2pts
68.8
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#6

JC's Sports Bar & Grill

place Shelton, Connecticut

trending_up+10.5pts
75.0
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#7

Bristol Sports Bar & Grille

place Bristol, Connecticut

trending_up+9.6pts
58.8
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#8

Fairways Bar & Grill

place Willimantic, Connecticut

trending_up+9.4pts
62.9
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#9

Crazy Horse Axe Throwing & Lounge

place Milford city (balance), Connecticut

trending_up+9.0pts
70.4
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#10

Marly's

place Wilton Center, Connecticut

trending_up+8.2pts
73.5
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#11

RBI CAFE

place Bristol, Connecticut

trending_up+8.0pts
66.8
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#12

Rum & Tequilla Fusion

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+7.8pts
73.3
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#13

The Back Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course

place New Britain, Connecticut

trending_up+7.7pts
74.7
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#14

Mezzo Grille

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+7.3pts
72.2
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#15

Brickhouse Bar & Grill

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+7.1pts
67.6
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#16

Maria V's Bar and Restaurant

place Shelton, Connecticut

trending_up+7.0pts
71.4
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#17

Charlee Bravos Bar & Grill

place Putnam, Connecticut

trending_up+7.0pts
57.0
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#18

BRYAC Black Rock

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+6.8pts
77.8
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#19

Oak Street Pub & Restaurant

place Manchester, Connecticut

trending_up+6.7pts
56.4
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#20

Anthony D's Bar & Grill

place Milford city (balance), Connecticut

trending_up+6.5pts
60.3
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#21

The Brook Bar & Grill

place Plainfield Village, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
60.5
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#22

Orange Ale House

place Orange, Connecticut

trending_up+6.1pts
75.8
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#23

Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille

place Chester Center, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
72.6
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#24

Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen & Bar

place Stamford, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
72.0
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#25

StationHouse Wine Bar & Grill

place Stratford Downtown, Connecticut

trending_up+5.7pts
73.8
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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