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Trending New American restaurant in Connecticut

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover new american restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Connecticut
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71.9
#1

New Canaan Connecticut

The Waveny Tavern by PXK

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69.8
#2

Saugatuck Connecticut

The Boathouse at Saugatuck

trending_up+8.2pts
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78.7
#3

Ridgefield Connecticut

The Mariner Tavern

trending_up+7.8pts
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#4

Bailey's Backyard

place Ridgefield, Connecticut

trending_up+4.6pts
81.0
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#5

Little Barn

place Greens Farms, Connecticut

trending_up+4.6pts
75.4
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#6

Farmhouse at the Crossroads

place Stamford, Connecticut

trending_up+4.0pts
71.8
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#7

The Brushmill by the Waterfall

place Chester Center, Connecticut

trending_up+2.9pts
68.2
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#8

Present Company Restaurant

place Tariffville, Connecticut

trending_up+2.8pts
78.1
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#9

Elm City Social

place New Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+2.3pts
81.5
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#10

Amici Tavern

place North Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+2.0pts
58.5
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#11

Rooster Co.

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+1.7pts
81.3
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#12

Nouveau Monde

place Sandy Hook, Connecticut

trending_up+1.6pts
74.7
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#13

Edison Kitchen

place Bethel, Connecticut

trending_up+1.6pts
16.9
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#14

Bridge House Restaurant

place Milford city (balance), Connecticut

trending_up+0.9pts
73.6
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#15

The Shipwright's Daughter

place Mystic, Connecticut

trending_up+0.6pts
75.9
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#16

Monroe Social

place Stepney, Connecticut

trending_up+0.6pts
73.2
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#17

Yard House

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+0.5pts
18.5
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#18

Sedona Taphouse

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+0.5pts
17.6
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#19

Oyster Club

place Mystic, Connecticut

trending_up+0.3pts
78.3
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A little context

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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