West Haven, New Haven County, CT
Places to go in West Haven
25 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
744 West
Modern American plates are served in a relaxed joint with a lively bar area & an outdoor patio.
744 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
App’s Restaurant
Family-run Italian restaurant serving pasta & other familiar dishes in a white-tablecloth setting.
283 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Biagetti's
Old-school Italian-American seafood, veal & pasta dishes in a relaxed, family-run corner spot.
77 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Book Trader Cafe
Bookstore cafe with a focus on academic & art titles to be read while consuming coffee & light fare.
1140 Chapel St #4843, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Nightlife
Dive Bar & Restaurant
Compact, beach shack-themed bar offering craft beers on tap & seafood-centric bar fare.
24 Ocean Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Nightlife
Duffy's Tavern
Antiques lend a vintage speakeasy feel to a neighborhood hangout serving Irish-accented pub grub.
241 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Georgie's Diner
Retro joint with booths & counter seats featuring an American diner menu, plus vegan offerings.
427 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Shopping
Mew Haven Cat Cafe
904 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, USA
Outdoors
Morse Park
45 Morse Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Nick's Luncheonette
Busy establishment serving traditional American breakfast & lunch dishes in a snug, simple interior.
255 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Family
Oak Street Beach
Savin Rock Trail, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Nightlife
Ordinary
Once the bar of the Hotel Taft, this restored dark-wood haunt serves charcuterie & cheese boards.
990 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Outdoors
Painter Park
190 Kelsey Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Family
PEZ Visitor Center
Pez museum featuring history, trivia & memorabilia related to the classic candy & dispensers.
35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA
Nightlife
RipTide Restaurant & Bar
38 Ocean Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
RIVA
183 Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Outdoors
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary
Protected wetland & beach habitat teeming with birdlife, with footpath access & ample parking.
Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Family
Seabluff Beach
West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
340 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Stowe's Seafood
Long-time seafood shack with a patio providing fried fish meals & sandwiches in a funky space.
347 Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Texas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
524 Saw Mill Rd, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Food & Drink
Walnut Beach Coffee House
59 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06460, USA
Food & Drink
West Haven Duchess Dineraunt
706 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
Outdoors
West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen
53, 55 Main St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA