Incorporated in 1784, New Haven, Connecticut, is 49 miles northeast of New York City's borough of The Bronx and 21 miles northeast of Bridgeport, Connecticut. For tourists, New Haven is home to the Yale University campus, the New Haven Museum and the Oyster Point Historic District. Visitors to New Haven have a variety of dining options to choose from, including casual, family-friendly restaurants and upscale cafes.
Established in 1975, Claire's Corner Copia specializes in vegetarian and organic cuisine. For breakfast, the restaurant offers more than 15 selections, including the eggs Florentine, two poached eggs on an English muffin and organic baby spinach in a light cream and Swiss cheese sauce served alongside potatoes and sliced organic fruit. At lunch and dinner, a variety of salads are served like the puebla, organic black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, tortilla strips and feta cheese atop mixed greens in a chile vinaigrette. Sandwiches, Mexican entrees and wraps are also served. Claire's Corner Copia is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual attire is appropriate. A gluten-free menu is available for individuals with dietary restrictions.
Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-3885
clairescornercopia.com
Specializing in Spanish cuisine, Ibiza received Zagat ratings of "very good to excellent" for its service and decor and "extraordinary to perfection" for its food. Eight appetizers lead the menu, such as the crema de calabaza, butternut squash pureed into a cream served with yellow and green squash, roasted whole butternut squash and brie cheese. A dinner feature, the solomillo is grilled beef tenderloin served alongside root vegetables and beets, all served in a Spanish red wine sauce. For dessert, try the tarta de manzana, a homemade apple strudel baked to order in phylo dough and accompanied by honey ice cream. The restaurant's extensive wine list is a past recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Ibiza is open Fridays for lunch and Mondays through Saturdays for dinner. Reservations are highly recommended. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Casual attire is suggested.
Ibiza
39 High St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-865-1985
ibizanewhaven.com
Louis' Lunch has served the New Haven area since 1900. The restaurant was voted the "Best Place to Chow Down" by the Travel Channel and is known throughout New Haven for its classic hamburger sandwich, which is the only regular item on the menu. Diners can opt for potato salad or potato chips to enjoy on the side, and then finish the meal with one of the restaurant's house-made pies. On Friday, the restaurant serves tuna salad sandwiches as well. Louis' Lunch is open Wednesdays through Thursdays for lunch only and Fridays through Sundays for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. The restaurant does not have a dress code.
Louis' Lunch
263 Crown St.
New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-5507
louislunch.com
