Roadside Diners/Burger Joints/Hot Dog Stands Along Merritt Parkway?

[hiddenboston]

Any suggestions for good lunch spots just off the Merritt Parkway between, say, Bridgeport and the New York border? Thanks!

[amanda3571]

I like the Parkway Diner off exit 35 in Stamford. Great Veggie Burger wraps.

[mmalmad]

The Glenwood in Hamden, Whitney ave off exit 61 has great hotdogs, fried clams etc

[hiddenboston]

We ended up going to the Silvermine Tavern on the way down and the Merritt Canteen on the way back.

The Silvermine Tavern was such a nice spot. Very cozy and romantic for sure! We had lunch there. The food was very good overall, but it was the atmosphere that stole the show. It reminded me a bit of the Salem Cross Inn, or perhaps the Old Mill or Barker Tavern. I definitely want to go back there, maybe to stay overnight.

The Merritt Canteen was excellent, too, but in a completely different way, of course. My burger was so-so, but the chili cheese dog was terrific (and very hot!). I can't imagine how hot the "brutal dog" must be. It was a long ride home, so I decided against it!

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I definitely appreciate it.

[hotdoglover]

I'm a New Jersey hot dog fanatic. We have great hot dogs here, but so does Connecticut. I've been there a few times to sample hot dogs. I've been to over a dozen places and Merritt Canteen is one of the best. They deep fry a Hummel brand hot dog and then finish it off on a griddle. They also have the spiciest chili I've ever eaten. A little too spicy for me, but many like it. I don't know if it's near the Merrit Parkway, but the Glenwood in Hamden serves a great hot dog. A long 5 to a lb Hummels dog that is charbroiled.

[hiddenboston]

Has anyone tried the Silvermine Tavern in Norwalk for lunch? I was just looking at that on the Internet. Looks nice!

[jfood]

Very nice but a little difficult to find. Hope you have a good GPS or Mapquest directions. If you use Mapquest MAKE SURE you do the reverse directions to get you back on the Merritt.

[steve h.]

the tavern is gorgeous. spend a weekend there with your lover in the late spring when the river is rushing. eat elsewhere.

[jfood]

and we can give you many choices to dine.

[jfood]

People really like the Lakeside Diner on Long Ridge (Exit 34) in Stamford . Northbound make a left off the exit; southbound its a quck right and immediate left. It literally overlooks the Merritt.

Pizza - Leitizia's in Norwalk. Exit 39 Main Street North (not sure if 39A or 39B but you want to go north on Main St.) About 1 mile up just past Walmart. It's hard to see but one of the best pizzas in CT.

[javaandjazz]

It's off the Main St Trumbull exit and then head towards Bridgeport.

[chuck s]

Merritt Canteen about a mile off the Parkway (can't remember what exit). Good dogs. They also have burgers and other sandwiches but I can't vouch for those.

[hiddenboston]

I was actually just reading about that place. Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!