Is your mouth watering yet? We’ve planned a trip no foodie can resist and no traveler will forget. This restaurant road trip will let you explore Connecticut with a focus on its best dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to wander through the restaurant’s towns and check out any roadside attractions as you bounce from restaurant to restaurant on this lazy drive. The only thing you’ll need to bring is your appetite (and probably a change of clothes)!
The 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip is 244 miles with just under 6 hours of drive time and a nice trip down the state’s Gold Coast. You can view the map here.
Google Maps
- The Cosmic Omelette
Lydell A./Yelp 485 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
Kristina L./Yelp Start the day off right in the laid-back, family friendly diner. You’ll find tons of great options on the menu, including their brag worthy omelette selection.
- The Country Diner
Steven P./Yelp 111 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082
The Country Diner/Facebook The atmosphere is relaxed, but this spot is always happening. Grab a hearty sandwich or burger for lunch as you soak in the friendly community.
- Grill 37
Grill 37/Facebook 37 Putnam Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Grill 37/Facebook For dinner, escape the crowds and dine at one of the state’s most remote locales. This charming, fireside dining option is tucked in a lush property with tons of natural beauty.
- Inn at Stonington
The Inn at Stonington/Facebook 60 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378.
The Inn At Stonington/Facebook Spend the night at this charming inn and enjoy the on location breakfast in the morning. You’ll love the views and comfy coming seating. Continental never tasted so good!
- On The Waterfront
On The Waterfront Cafe/Facebook 250 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Nat L./Yelp Have a dockside lunch and enjoy a seafood plate with a gorgeous paired with a gorgeous backdrop. You’ll love checking out the boats and enjoying all the natural light.
- Copper Beech Inn
The Copper Beech Inn/Facebook 46 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT 06442
The Copper Beech Inn/Facebook This historic inn offers luxury rooms for you to stay the night and an amazing restaurant to boot. Award winning dishes and tasty cocktails are served up in an intimate country-sequence bar.
- Bella’s Cafe
Clover G./Yelp 896 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Fanny W./Yelp This cheery hotspot offers unique and filling breakfast options, including a philly steak omelet. Grab a booth or take a seat at the bar for a delicious early morning start.
- Sultan’s Turkish Restaurant
Drew N./Yelp 586 Plank Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
Jennifer H./Yelp Enjoy a unique lunch experience at this authentic Turkish hangout. Kebabs, moussaka, and even some belly dancing!
- J. Gilbert’s
J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury/Facebook 185 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT 06033
J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury/Facebook End the trip with a perfectly grilled steak paired with a cold brew. It will have you almost ready to burst! And if you’re more of a wine person, you’ll appreciate the extensive selection at this elegant locale.
Love cross-state trips? This awesome 3-day restaurant road trip is just the beginning of the great trips you can take in Connecticut.
Google Maps
Lydell A./Yelp
485 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
Kristina L./Yelp
Start the day off right in the laid-back, family friendly diner. You’ll find tons of great options on the menu, including their brag worthy omelette selection.
Steven P./Yelp
111 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082
The Country Diner/Facebook
The atmosphere is relaxed, but this spot is always happening. Grab a hearty sandwich or burger for lunch as you soak in the friendly community.
Grill 37/Facebook
37 Putnam Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
For dinner, escape the crowds and dine at one of the state’s most remote locales. This charming, fireside dining option is tucked in a lush property with tons of natural beauty.
The Inn at Stonington/Facebook
60 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378.
The Inn At Stonington/Facebook
Spend the night at this charming inn and enjoy the on location breakfast in the morning. You’ll love the views and comfy coming seating. Continental never tasted so good!
On The Waterfront Cafe/Facebook
250 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Nat L./Yelp
Have a dockside lunch and enjoy a seafood plate with a gorgeous paired with a gorgeous backdrop. You’ll love checking out the boats and enjoying all the natural light.
The Copper Beech Inn/Facebook
46 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT 06442
This historic inn offers luxury rooms for you to stay the night and an amazing restaurant to boot. Award winning dishes and tasty cocktails are served up in an intimate country-sequence bar.
Clover G./Yelp
896 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Fanny W./Yelp
This cheery hotspot offers unique and filling breakfast options, including a philly steak omelet. Grab a booth or take a seat at the bar for a delicious early morning start.
Drew N./Yelp
586 Plank Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
Jennifer H./Yelp
Enjoy a unique lunch experience at this authentic Turkish hangout. Kebabs, moussaka, and even some belly dancing!
J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury/Facebook
185 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT 06033
End the trip with a perfectly grilled steak paired with a cold brew. It will have you almost ready to burst! And if you’re more of a wine person, you’ll appreciate the extensive selection at this elegant locale.
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