Phil’s guidebook to Guilford and Beyond

Philip
Phil’s guidebook to Guilford and Beyond

Food scene

Great italian food & a very nice bar
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AMARONE RESTAURANT
2 Water St
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Great italian food & a very nice bar
Another great restaurant with a fun bar
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Quattro's Italian Restaurant
14 Water St
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Another great restaurant with a fun bar
You want a great cup of coffee? A very nice walk from the home.
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Cilantro Specialty Foods
85 Whitfield St
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You want a great cup of coffee? A very nice walk from the home.
Great sandwiches, breakfast items... very fun scene with outdoor dining in the back.
Market Place
Market Place
Great sandwiches, breakfast items... very fun scene with outdoor dining in the back.
Eat inside or out. Great food. One mile from the home
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Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford
25 Whitfield St
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Eat inside or out. Great food. One mile from the home
Across the street from the house with water views. Family-friendly menu & fun bar scene.
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Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield St
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Across the street from the house with water views. Family-friendly menu & fun bar scene.
A stone's throw from the backyard. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is often outdoor music being performed on the weekends. A great hang-out.
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Pa's Place
514 Whitfield Street
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A stone's throw from the backyard. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is often outdoor music being performed on the weekends. A great hang-out.
Something for everyone at Ballou's
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Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar
51 Whitfield St
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Something for everyone at Ballou's
If you love Indian cuisine this is the place for you in Guilford
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Kamana
1004 Boston Post Rd
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If you love Indian cuisine this is the place for you in Guilford
Great food and lots of choices
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Guilford Bistro & Grille Cafe
1016 Boston Post Rd
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Great food and lots of choices
Do you want a lobster roll 100 yards away? Uber casual. On the dock. Open seasonally for obvious reasons.
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Guilford Lobster Pound
505 Old Whitfield St
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Do you want a lobster roll 100 yards away? Uber casual. On the dock. Open seasonally for obvious reasons.
Outdoor rustic dining. Lobsters, corn... BYOB. sitting on stumps. Across from the Big Y plaza. A fun summer tradition for many visitors to Guilford. BYOB
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The Place Restaurant
901 Boston Post Rd
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Outdoor rustic dining. Lobsters, corn... BYOB. sitting on stumps. Across from the Big Y plaza. A fun summer tradition for many visitors to Guilford. BYOB
Who does not love great Chinese food? Sushi bar, great lunch specials, take out... etc.
Mr.J Asian Bistro
100 Village Walk
Who does not love great Chinese food? Sushi bar, great lunch specials, take out... etc.
Too tired to go out? Have your outstanding pizza delivered.
Carpanzano's Pizzeria
1200 Boston Post Road
Too tired to go out? Have your outstanding pizza delivered.
OK... if you are ready for an experience to blow you away on pizza, you must try Buffalina. Like nothing you have ever had. Park on Fair street as close to route 1 a possible. Call early for reservations.
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Bufalina
1070 Boston Post Rd
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OK... if you are ready for an experience to blow you away on pizza, you must try Buffalina. Like nothing you have ever had. Park on Fair street as close to route 1 a possible. Call early for reservations.
When the contractors line up you know it's good. BEST sandwiches in New Haven County. I know it looks like a gas station, and it is, but the deli sandwich board is unreal. Going for an outing... grab lunch here to go. Deli me? DELI-U
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Deli Unlimited Inc
1099 Boston Post Rd
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When the contractors line up you know it's good. BEST sandwiches in New Haven County. I know it looks like a gas station, and it is, but the deli sandwich board is unreal. Going for an outing... grab lunch here to go. Deli me? DELI-U
Local hang out for a cold beer and conversation. Definitely just a bar, not a restaurant.
Sheppards Tavern
5 Water St
Local hang out for a cold beer and conversation. Definitely just a bar, not a restaurant.
Never been there myself but vegans rave about it.
Three Girls Vegan Creamery
645 Boston Post Rd
Never been there myself but vegans rave about it.
If you are willing to drive to New Haven to have your Mexican pallet blown away... this is your spot. You MUST order the guac made at your table. 20 minutes away
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Geronimo
271 Crown St
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If you are willing to drive to New Haven to have your Mexican pallet blown away... this is your spot. You MUST order the guac made at your table. 20 minutes away
Quick & easy grab and go healthy Mexican food.
The Whole Enchilada
381 Boston Post Road
Quick & easy grab and go healthy Mexican food.
You want it... they have it. The menu is like 8 pages long. Quintessential diner menu.
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Shoreline Diner & Vegetarian Enclave
345 Boston Post Rd
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You want it... they have it. The menu is like 8 pages long. Quintessential diner menu.
Fun, good downtown restaurant
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South Lane Bistro
63 Whitfield St
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Fun, good downtown restaurant
You'll need a car to get here but a top-notch burger bar
GW Carsons
308 East Main Street
You'll need a car to get here but a top-notch burger bar
It’s a 10 minute drive but if you bring home the bagels you’ll be a hero. Don’t forget the cream cheese and lox. You can order online and pick up.
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Cohen's Bagel Company
1347 Boston Post Rd
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It’s a 10 minute drive but if you bring home the bagels you’ll be a hero. Don’t forget the cream cheese and lox. You can order online and pick up.
Brand new Steak house a mile from our home on the historic Guilford Green. Best steak in the area. Make sure to make a reservation and you'll have trouble getting a seat most nights. Don't forget your wallet also $$$ by Guilford Standards.
Prime on Whitfield
65 Whitfield Street
Brand new Steak house a mile from our home on the historic Guilford Green. Best steak in the area. Make sure to make a reservation and you'll have trouble getting a seat most nights. Don't forget your wallet also $$$ by Guilford Standards.
Sally's and Pepe's are world famous for their pizza or pizza as they call it. It's a 15 minute drive with no traffic. I would suggest going on the earlier side to avoid the line.
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Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster St
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Sally's and Pepe's are world famous for their pizza or pizza as they call it. It's a 15 minute drive with no traffic. I would suggest going on the earlier side to avoid the line.
Pepe's and Sally's are destination pizza restaurants for a reason. I photo's on the wall tell the story. If you want to experience world famous pizza... this is a must. It's a 15 minute drive from Guilford.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster St
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Pepe's and Sally's are destination pizza restaurants for a reason. I photo's on the wall tell the story. If you want to experience world famous pizza... this is a must. It's a 15 minute drive from Guilford.
It's not high cuisine but it's a fun scene... especially if the carousel is running. The kids will love it. Fish and chips with malt vinegar is my go to. All things in moderation right? It's about a 10 minute drive.
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Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale
1301 Boston Post Rd
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It's not high cuisine but it's a fun scene... especially if the carousel is running. The kids will love it. Fish and chips with malt vinegar is my go to. All things in moderation right? It's about a 10 minute drive.

Sightseeing

With a brand new "SPLASH PAD" this will be where you want to take little ones on a hot day. Sit on a bench and let them cool off.
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Jacobs Beach
140 Seaside Ave
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With a brand new "SPLASH PAD" this will be where you want to take little ones on a hot day. Sit on a bench and let them cool off.
Old fashioned country market with fresh produce, meats, breads and ice cream. It's a must-stop. Seasonal pick-your-own opportunities too.
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Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post Rd
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Old fashioned country market with fresh produce, meats, breads and ice cream. It's a must-stop. Seasonal pick-your-own opportunities too.
Oldest Stone house in Connecticut. Learn about the history of 1639 Guilford. a half mile from the home.
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Henry Whitfield State Museum
248 Old Whitfield St
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Oldest Stone house in Connecticut. Learn about the history of 1639 Guilford. a half mile from the home.
The shoreline east can take you to New Haven on a scenic train ride then the world is your oyster. New York on the Metro North? Boston on Amtrack? Maybe the Yankee Clipper to a Yankees game... all while skipping the traffic.
Guilford station
325 Old Whitfield St
The shoreline east can take you to New Haven on a scenic train ride then the world is your oyster. New York on the Metro North? Boston on Amtrack? Maybe the Yankee Clipper to a Yankees game... all while skipping the traffic.
Very nice grocery store. Like a scaled-down version of Whole Foods
The Fresh Market
1919 Boston Post Rd
Very nice grocery store. Like a scaled-down version of Whole Foods
You'll want to walk one of New England's quintessential town greens.
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Guilford Town Green
115 Whitfield St
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You'll want to walk one of New England's quintessential town greens.
Grass Island
Classic New England Seaport
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Музей Мистик Сипорт
75 Greenmanville Ave
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Classic New England Seaport
If you want to play the games... 45 minutes away
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Мохеган-сан
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd
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If you want to play the games... 45 minutes away
Another great place to make lots of money!
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Казино-курорт Фоксвудс
350 Trolley Line Blvd
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Another great place to make lots of money!
This is actually a GREAT family outing. Bald eagles on the river, Trains and boats. 25 minutes away.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave
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This is actually a GREAT family outing. Bald eagles on the river, Trains and boats. 25 minutes away.
Believe it or not Anne opened here. Super fun night out that will leave you smiling.
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main St
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Believe it or not Anne opened here. Super fun night out that will leave you smiling.
2 - 18 hole courses quite challenging. 30 minutes
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Lyman Orchards Golf Club
70 Lyman Rd
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2 - 18 hole courses quite challenging. 30 minutes
Basically a par 3 course but close and fun for beginners. Bring a few extra balls.
Guilford Lakes Golf Course
200 North Madison Road
Basically a par 3 course but close and fun for beginners. Bring a few extra balls.
A friend runs this and it is really fun. It's a 15 minute drive
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Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck Ave
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A friend runs this and it is really fun. It's a 15 minute drive
There is a really fun ferry ride through the 60+ islands of Branford
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Stony Creek Market
178 Thimble Island Rd
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There is a really fun ferry ride through the 60+ islands of Branford
Huge state park beach in Madison. Go early as it can reach capacity.
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Хаммонассет Пляж Государственный парк
1288 Boston Post Rd
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Huge state park beach in Madison. Go early as it can reach capacity.
A great place to hang out and perhaps fish in the river?
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Chaffinch Island Park
39 Deepwood Dr
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A great place to hang out and perhaps fish in the river?

Must stop in places

What did you forget for your vacation? Don't let the name fool you Page Hardware has it. Say hello to Andrew and Ray. It's less than a mile away in the town center across from the green.
Page Hardware & Appliance Co.
9 Boston St
What did you forget for your vacation? Don't let the name fool you Page Hardware has it. Say hello to Andrew and Ray. It's less than a mile away in the town center across from the green.
Great selection of wine, beer and liquor. Close and reasonably priced.
Frank's Package Store
15 Boston St
Great selection of wine, beer and liquor. Close and reasonably priced.