Guidebook for Branford
Sightseeing
Take a cruise on the Sea Mist and discover the beauty of the Thimble Islands. 45 minute tour leaves on the hour. Check availability.
7 locals recommend
The Thimbles
Take a cruise on the Sea Mist and discover the beauty of the Thimble Islands. 45 minute tour leaves on the hour. Check availability.
Food Scene
Throw back to a fifties roadside seafood stand. Lobster, steaks, salads and drinks. A local treasure. See why many people make the pilgrimage to Lennie's.
23 locals recommend
Lenny's Indian Head Inn
205 S Montowese StThrow back to a fifties roadside seafood stand. Lobster, steaks, salads and drinks. A local treasure. See why many people make the pilgrimage to Lennie's.
Breakfast, Brunch, lunch and dinner...you cant go wrong at The Stand. Live Music and a lively night seen.
12 locals recommend
The Stand: Roadside BBQ & Market
196 S Montowese StBreakfast, Brunch, lunch and dinner...you cant go wrong at The Stand. Live Music and a lively night seen.
New this year, good food and a great outdoor deck.
10 locals recommend
Guacamole's Mexican Cuisine Branford
2 Sybil AveNew this year, good food and a great outdoor deck.
Enjoy a quiet bite to eat outdoors at an iconic Inn established in the 1800's. Rebuilt after a fire, it reminds you of the simple pleasures in life. Open to the public after 5:00. Not fancy, kid friendly. Lively bar scene late night.
Owenego Inn
40 Linden AveEnjoy a quiet bite to eat outdoors at an iconic Inn established in the 1800's. Rebuilt after a fire, it reminds you of the simple pleasures in life. Open to the public after 5:00. Not fancy, kid friendly. Lively bar scene late night.
On the Branford river serving great food and drinks with a waterfront setting. Its actually in a boat yard.
6 locals recommend
Nellie Green's Restaurant
50 Maple StOn the Branford river serving great food and drinks with a waterfront setting. Its actually in a boat yard.
Located in the Brewer Marina, its a family friendly seafood spot. Something for everyone.
14 locals recommend
Dockside Seafood and Grill
145 Block Island RdLocated in the Brewer Marina, its a family friendly seafood spot. Something for everyone.
Arts & Culture
Newly renovated, the Museum showces art from many regions & centuries housed in a Louis I. Kahn building. Across the street is the Yale British Art Museum which houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom
171 locals recommend
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StNewly renovated, the Museum showces art from many regions & centuries housed in a Louis I. Kahn building. Across the street is the Yale British Art Museum which houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't miss this great Brewery on the Branford River. Food trucks are available or bring your own food and sample some of the best local beer around.
56 locals recommend
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveDon't miss this great Brewery on the Branford River. Food trucks are available or bring your own food and sample some of the best local beer around.