Milford, a city in southwestern Connecticut, is situated on Long Island Sound near the Housatonic River. The Sound's coastline funnels into an inlet forming the scenic Milford Harbor, and the area's proximity to several rivers and bays offers abundant water recreation. Locals and visitors can appreciate Milford's marinas, beaches and estuaries as well as the town's culture and arts. When it's time for a meal, there are plenty of dining options to satisfy any appetite.
Stonebridge Restaurant is situated on the banks of the Wepawaug River, at Milford's Crossing Place. In a classic Victorian home, the Stonebridge has a wraparound porch, as well as several patios and decks with spectacular views of the Wepawaug River waterfalls and a scenic arch bridge. The atmosphere is casual and the moderately priced menu features seafood specialties such as New England scrod breaded with Ritz crackers and lobster-grilled cheese sandwiches. There is a full bar, a raw bar that serves fresh oysters and prix fixe menus also are available.
Stonebridge Restaurant
50 Daniel St.
Milford, CT 06460-3303
203-874-7947?
stonebridgerestaurant.com
Bin 100 Restaurant is situated off the Connecticut Turnpike, near the Milford Reservoir. This upscale restaurant has a cosmopolitan ambiance, with sleek lighting and warm colors. Bottles of wine are stored in a series of wall-mounted units, creating striking wall decor. Bin 100's menus feature inventive dishes based on Mediterranean flavors and tapas, such as chorizo sliders with Manchego cheese and a smoked paprika ailoi and mussels poached with tomatoes and olives. The restaurant also features an extensive wine list.
Bin 100 Restaurant
100 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
203-882-1400?
bin100restaurant.com
Archie Moore's is a popular pub in downtown Milford, near the Milford Marina. It has a sporty atmosphere, with several TVs scattered throughout, and a daily happy hour that attracts local students. There is also a patio with harbor views. The menu offers typical pub fare at affordable prices. The house specialty is the Buffalo wings, but nachos and jalapeno poppers are also popular. Diners can also order salads, burgers and sandwiches, as well as several vegetarians dishes.
Archie Moore's
15 Factory Lane
Milford, CT
203-876-5088
archiemoores.com
Formerly known as Cancun Charlie's, Cabo is in a renovated home that overlooks Milford Harbor. It is a local hot spot with a festive atmosphere and cheerful decor festooned with paper garlands. It also has a large patio with prime views of the harbor. A full bar serves margaritas and offers a range of tequilas. Cabo's expanded new menu features mid-priced Mexican dishes, such as fajitas, burritos and enchiladas, as well as Latin fare such as empanadas and ceviche.
Cabo Mexican Restaurant
One Schooner Lane
Milford, CT, 06460
203-882-1999
panchos-cantina.com
The Rainbow Gardens Restaurant is in a renovated Victorian home in the center of the historic Milford Green. The interior is warm and bright, and features stained glass in the restaurant's bay windows. Diners can also sit on a large porch, decorated with hanging flower baskets that overlook a lawn. The restaurant is affiliated with an adjacent spa. The upscale, California-inspired menu mostly offers lighter choices, such as salads and seafood entrees.
Rainbow Gardens Restaurant
117 South Broad St.
Milford, CT 06460-4726
203-878-2500?
rainbowgardens.org
