Located in New Haven County, Hamden, Connecticut features a variety of attractions, such as Sleeping Giant State Park, the Peabody Museum of Natural History and the Long Wharf Theatre. Visitors to the Hamden area have numerous dining options to choose from, including casual and upscale steakhouses. These establishments serve a variety of cuts of beef and also feature seafood, sides and in some cases, award-winning wine lists.
Established in 2004, Carmen Anthony Steakhouse is in New Haven, Connecticut, approximately eight miles from Hamden. The Zagat rated restaurant's menu begins with nine appetizers, including the crab cakes, which won the "Connecticut's Best Crabcake" award from Connecticut Magazine annually from 1998 through 2009. The signature steak is a grilled New York strip that is sliced and served with caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms in a Bordelaise sauce. Featuring 195 selections, the wine list is a past recipient of Wine Spectator magazine's "Award of Excellence."
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and dinner nightly. Reservations are suggested and accepted online and over the phone. Business casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
660 State St.
New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-1444
carmenanthony.com
Located in North Haven, the Rustic Oak Restaurant is approximately six miles from Hamden. Twelve appetizers lead the menu, such as the french onion soup and fried calamari. Among the steaks featured on the menu are the chopped sirloin, the teriyaki sirloin, the filet mignon and the prime rib. All steaks are certified USDA black Angus beef. Diners can add the salad bar to their meal, which also includes a rotating selection of house-made soups.
Rustic Oak Restaurant is open for lunch Mondays through Fridays and for dinner nightly. Reservations are accepted by telephone. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available.
Rustic Oak Restaurant
165 Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-1107
rusticoakrestaurant.com
Situated in New Haven, Central Steakhouse is nine miles from Hamden. To begin the meal, this Zagat rated restaurant offers 12 appetizers, including the specialty sauteed scallops served with caramelized pears in a Riesling wine sauce flavored with pineapple. The steaks come from Kentucky-based Braveheart Farms and are black Angus beef. Cuts include the 12 and 16 oz. New York Strip, the 8 oz. filet mignon and the 14 oz. boneless ribeye. With nearly 800 selections, the wine list is a winner of the "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator, the second-highest honor awarded by the magazine.
Central Steakhouse serves dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Reservations are recommended and taken by phone. Business casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant.
Central Steakhouse
99 Orange St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-787-7885
centralsteakhouse.com
