West Haven, New Haven County, CT

Places to go in West Haven

18 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

744 West

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

App’s Restaurant

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

Biagetti's

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

Dive Bar & Restaurant

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

Duffy's Tavern

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

Georgie's Diner

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

Morse Park

Outdoors

Morse Park

45 Morse Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

Nick's Luncheonette

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

Oak Street Beach

Family

Oak Street Beach

Savin Rock Trail, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

Painter Park

Outdoors

Painter Park

190 Kelsey Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

RipTide Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

RipTide Restaurant & Bar

38 Ocean Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

RIVA

Food & Drink

RIVA

183 Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary

Outdoors

Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary

Protected wetland & beach habitat teeming with birdlife, with footpath access & ample parking.

Beach St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

Starbucks Coffee Company

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

Stowe's Seafood

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

Texas Roadhouse

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

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt

Food & Drink

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt

706 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA

Zuppardi's Apizza

Food & Drink

Zuppardi's Apizza

Family-run pizzeria with standout baby clam pies in a cozy space decorated with family photos.

179 Union Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, USA