Location: Meriden
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Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located halfway between the regional cities of New Haven and Hartford. In 2010, the population of the city was 60,868.
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10. Ruby Tuesday
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By suematt70
After getting coupons in our local paper, my husband and I decided to try the Ruby Tuesdays once again after a few years. What a nice surprise. We were seated quickly in a nice, private booth. Though our drinks took a while to be served, our waitress, Sandy was great. She explained the menu as we were confused by the two sides offering on entrees. I had the honey bourbon chicken and my husband had the fried shrimp. Both of us added the salad bar for the extra $1.49. The new salad bar is wonderful with lots of fresh offerings, fruits, vegetables, as well as four prepared pasta and potato salads. Well worth the extra charge. My only complaint is that the wine is very expensive for what you get. I ordered Pinot Grigio. It was $8.50 for 5 ounces and $10.50 for 8 ounces ! My glass was supposed to be the 8 ounce and it was about three or four sips. Really! Guess I'll order water next time. On the other hand my husband had a Mai Tai for $6:00 and it was huge. So definitely enjoy a meal here, but don't order wine.
9. Rick's On 5
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By erik f
Son and I stopped in to try breakfastOrdered an egg white omelette and eggs were watery. Breakfast potatoes and bagel were good. Son got ham, egg and cheese on Texas toast - was good - side of hash browns was flat and cooked crispy - glad we had ketchup. It was hot in the restaurant- so we got out quickly. Pretty average place but good to fill a hungry person.
8. Olympos Diner
Overall Ratings
3 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By TravelGavin
One of the best family diners around. They keep the "diner" tradition alive. Just good food, made to order, made with love and a smile. Great hash, too. Great prices.There's a reason it's been around for years.
7. Spoonshoppe Brooke Deli & Prdc
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By faykoko
A delicious lobster roll, none of that mayonnaise and celery crap, just pure lobster and butter with a hint of garlic. Nice big chunks of lobster too! The bread is toasted and buttered to perfection. Anytime I'm in town I make a point of eating here. If the lobster rolls aren't enough, the fried whole belly clams just put the taste buds over the top! Their prices are great for the quality and quantity of the food.
6. Violi's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By steverA8718SU
Some sandwiches are great and others are very average. Salads are good and good sized. I just wish the sandwiches were a little more consistent
5. Sans-Souci Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Dino R
To begin with, immediately upon entering, the dour ambiance gave us an unpleasant feeling of discomfort. The server did not help matters being curt and unfriendly. Prices for drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic were too steep for this type of restaurant and the entrees were served cool with vegetables a dish of "mush"! Our so-called Denver steaks were over cooked and on the dry side. The chicken francaise was more like chicken non-descript. Only enjoyable course was the ice cream desert.
4. Ted's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Startupper C
Ted's burger. for all its fame, was very good. Steamed to well-done but obviously still very moist, with the cheese melting like a fondue. Served on a nice sturdy roll so it was still easy to eat. The burgers are too thick to be unseasoned (or close to it) but you can make up for that with your favorite toppings - they've got them all.GREAT menu. Good prices. Good burger, not the best ever, but I will happily go back.Best of all, the fries. I don't eat fries very often, but Ted's rendition of sweet potato fries were OMG GOOD! Crunchy outside, smooth in the middle, perfect size - stayed crisp even when they got cold. BRAVO!I will happily go back : )
3. Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
From their humble beginnings on South Main Street in Waterbury to now multiple locations throughout the state of Connecticut, Nardelliâs Grinder Shoppe continues to satisfy the need for fast and delicious meals. You can count on quality ingredients, huge
Reviewed By robin j
I had heard of grinders thrugh a friend and was pleased to experience one at Narelli's, just nxt door to the hotel at which I was staying. The grinder (white bread roll) was good - not too heavy, and a nice amount of filling. Thereis also a wide range of salads, creamy varieties and the more (to me) succulent lettice and tomato based salads. Mine could have been a little warmer, but that was easily sorted in the microwave at Comfort Inn next door.Hi Robin, Thanks for leaving us a great review and sharing your experience with us! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first grinder with us. It sounds like you have a friend with great taste! Next time we promise that your grinder will be at your perfect temperature. We hope you'll come back and visit us again soon next time you're in the area. Grazie,Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
2. K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Connecticutosprey
The Cheeseburgers are absolutely delicious. Serve on a bun Crisp on the outside and soft inside, with four year aged sharp cheddar cheese, in abundance, they can't be beat! Ans a side of excellent onion rings and fried potatoes,wow!
1. Huxleys Bookmark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By avw3ct
The food is okay but the prices are outrageously expensive. I was charged $7.00 for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a hard roll! I was traveling by and stopped in so I didn't want any home fries to eat in the car while I was driving. They don't sell just the sandwich alone as an option even if you don't want the home fries. $3-$4 would have been a fair price. Ridiculous.
