527140 Sun Jun 08 21:52:55 -0700 2008 14 13 New England 0 3762147 I will be travelling to Branford, CT this week and wonder if anyone has a suggestion for a good lunch spot. Thanks. Sun Jun 08 21:52:56 -0700 2008 118413 anne363 1 3762416 Darbar! Terrific Indian food, right on the town common. Mon Jun 09 04:56:17 -0700 2008 3762147 91237 hollerhither 1 3762531 Lenny's Indian Head Inn, for seafood. 205 S Montowese Street (1-1/2 miles S. of Green) (203) 488-1500 or Ayuthai (Thai) on Main (2279 Boston Post Rd), about a mile east of the Green. I can't guarantee they're open for lunch. Anyone know? You could call: (203) 453-2988 Second Darbar if you dig Indian. Get some fresh fish at Bud's Fish Market while you're in the area! 4 Sybil Avenue (800) 348-1019 Mon Jun 09 06:10:23 -0700 2008 3762147 137946 Scargod 1 3763185 a good resource is Takeouttonight.com, then click on CT and Branford. They have menus you can look at. here are some suggestions: On Main st. Mango's, Foe, Pasta Cosi, Darbar, Thai One, and a new one where Tenderloin's used to be and I can't remember the new name that starts with a C. On Route 1, Boston Post Rd., on Tues. Wed. Thur. for lunch there is a really good Mexican buffet at Jalapeno Heaven. Milton's Italian, La Cuisine, Campania Ristorante & Taverna. Others: Lenny's Indianneck, Dockside (don't know if it's open for lunch), D'Amatos seafood and Rita's ice cream on Boston Post Rd. And, there's always Chowder Pot. For diner food, Townhouse Diner is the best. Please post where you went and how you like it! Mon Jun 09 09:27:56 -0700 2008 3762147 68896 Shoreliner 2 3764174 Not sure I could stand behind Chowder Pot, although it's been a while since I ate there (vowed never again), maybe it's changed for the better. Lenny's and Jalapeno Heaven are good choices, though. Mon Jun 09 13:20:52 -0700 2008 3763185 91237 hollerhither 3 3764225 Well, I wasn't sure if I should even mention Chowder Pot. I live close to it and occasionally eat there - the food has been really good - but I don't really like the atmosphere and it's noisy. It's always so crowded too. Mon Jun 09 13:31:31 -0700 2008 3764174 68896 Shoreliner 2 3764675 I am curious about Campania Ristorante and Taverna and Assaggio's (which you mentioned in another post)... There's not a lot to be gleaned from CH or other places about these two restaurants and I love a good Italian restaurant,... especially if it's "family" run and operated. I believe you meant Lenny's Indian Head Inn (not neck), just to be clear? Also, not to be confused, there's Lenny and Bruce's (just kidding, I call Christopher Martin's, [in New Haven], "Ben and Jerry's"). I think it's nearby and called Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale, which I know nothing about. I assume they're not related, or similar? Mon Jun 09 15:29:59 -0700 2008 3763185 137946 Scargod 3 3766292 Campania (Campaniaristorante.com) and Assaggio (Assaggiobranford.com) are both very good. Campania was recently reviewed in the Fri. wkend section of New Haven Register newspaper. Both restaurants have small outside patio areas. Service was also very good at both. Check out their menus online. You are right that Lennys is IndianHead. I was confused since there is an area in Branford called IndianNeck. And, Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale in Madison (also in Westbrook) is better in my opinion that Lenny's IndianHead. The two Lennys restaurants are not related. Tue Jun 10 07:43:54 -0700 2008 3764675 68896 Shoreliner 2 4946754 I've had two meals recently at La Cuisine in Branford and I have to say they were both fantastic. For lunch I had their fish tacos which were excellent -- served with a terrific home made salsa and a side of mixed rice, beans & peppers. Breakfast was equally good. I had an omelette with carmelized onions, fresh mushrooms, and gruyere cheese. My dining companion had the home made corned beef hash which might be the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot!). Both orders came with a side of their 7 grain toast that I finished every bite of, and I never eat more than a couple bites of toast. All in all this very unassuming place (you'd likely drive right by it without a recommendation) is turning out some really great food. Fri Aug 14 11:19:11 -0700 2009 3763185 1099397 1CTHound 1 3764629 If it is nice out, definitely the deck at Lenny's. La Cuisine would be great to pick something up and go on a picnic. Pasta Cosi does good work, not sure about them for lunch though. Chowder Pot gets 2 thumbs down. Mon Jun 09 15:15:34 -0700 2008 3762147 149369 EastRocker 1 3764941 Not knowing price cuisine, etc-- I would suggest: Darbar Pasta Cosi Foe all different, but all good. Mon Jun 09 16:58:37 -0700 2008 3762147 23294 madisoneats 1 3765329 Mango's is great. La Luna is also good Mon Jun 09 19:13:47 -0700 2008 3762147 199308 ctfoodguy 1 3766316 Just thought of another place. Nellie Green's, 50 Maple St. Branford. It has lunch, and outdoor patio and is a nice place. You can check out the menu online. Tue Jun 10 07:52:48 -0700 2008 3762147 68896 Shoreliner 1 4946840 Tommy Sullivans has great food also Fri Aug 14 11:52:32 -0700 2009 3762147 132962 juicemann2 2 4950710 Tommy Sullivans has pretty good diner/bar food. I wouldn't go so far as to call it great. They do, however, pour a great drink. On the rocks is about double the amount at most places. My only negative comment is about the meatball grinder that occasionally pops up on the daily menu...worse than Subway! What can be expected, it's an Irish place, not Italian. Sun Aug 16 11:02:33 -0700 2009 4946840 201689 Scargoe