Guilford Guidebook
Food scene
Guilford Lobster Pound
505 Old Whitfield StLocal Lobster Rolls on the water
AMARONE RESTAURANT
2 Water StAwesome Italian food on the green
Great lunch / brunch super close to the house. Also a nice bar with live jazz music some nights
25 locals recommend
Quattro's Italian Restaurant
14 Water StGreat lunch / brunch super close to the house. Also a nice bar with live jazz music some nights
Great local restaurant - best spaghetti alle vongole.
12 locals recommend
Guilford Bistro & Grille Cafe
1016 Boston Post RdGreat local restaurant - best spaghetti alle vongole.
Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield StGreat for cocktails and lobster rolls overlooking the water
The best place to sit outside and have a cocktail overlooking the sound / beach. Make a reservation. Free Valet parking
6 locals recommend
The WHARF
94 W Wharf RdThe best place to sit outside and have a cocktail overlooking the sound / beach. Make a reservation. Free Valet parking
Sea House
765 Boston Post RdCute modern dinner spot in the center on Madison
Nice brunch especially when you can sit outside surrounded by the sculpture garden in the back
15 locals recommend
Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford
25 Whitfield StNice brunch especially when you can sit outside surrounded by the sculpture garden in the back
Cristy's Madison
73 W Wharf RdBeachside dinner - great for kids who want fun pancakes
Nice for a larger group since its one of the few places with a lof of tables. Nice bar as well. Right in the middle of downtown Madison
9 locals recommend
Cafe Allegre
725 Boston Post RdNice for a larger group since its one of the few places with a lof of tables. Nice bar as well. Right in the middle of downtown Madison
Cool modern place, great for a cocktail and snack after walking around Madison
24 locals recommend
Moxie
52 Wall StCool modern place, great for a cocktail and snack after walking around Madison
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveLocal brewery for craft beers and snacks
Sightseeing
Surf Club Beach
13 Surf Club RdGreat local beach with food stand in the summer
Local Beach with Splash Pad (to be completed Memorial day).
1.5 Miles to the house
17 locals recommend
Jacobs Beach
140 Seaside AveLocal Beach with Splash Pad (to be completed Memorial day).
1.5 Miles to the house
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdFarm market with activities
Famous little bookstore with a great cafe in the back. A great stop with kids on a rainy day or place to stop in while walking Madison
35 locals recommend
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post RdFamous little bookstore with a great cafe in the back. A great stop with kids on a rainy day or place to stop in while walking Madison
Huge Beach - also a great stop for a cyclist or runner
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdHuge Beach - also a great stop for a cyclist or runner
Movie Theater
Local Movie Theater - 2 screens - recently redone and will be serving food and drinks
23 locals recommend
Madison Art Cinema
761 Boston Post RdLocal Movie Theater - 2 screens - recently redone and will be serving food and drinks
To Go / Delivery
Good local New Haven style pizza close by. I normally ask for well done
6 locals recommend
Grand Apizza of Guilford
381 Boston Post RdGood local New Haven style pizza close by. I normally ask for well done
Bufalina
1070 Boston Post RdFancy smaller pizzas - very good
Som Siam Thai Restaurant
63R Whitfield StFirst Garden Chinese Restaurant
381 Boston Post RdGood classic chinese to go
City/town information
Guilford
Coastal town with great restaurants surrounding the quaint Town Green
One town over, excellent beach and walkable downtown with great restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Madison
One town over, excellent beach and walkable downtown with great restaurants.
Stores Near By
Madison Wine Exchange
188 Boston Post RdLocal Wine Shop - Great prices
Frank's Package Store
15 Boston StClosest wine store - nice selection
Big Y World Class Market
830 Boston Post RdGrocery Store
Breakfast to go's
Blazing Fresh Donuts
16 Church StCute Made to order donut shop in town
Deke's Bagels
1013 Boston Post RoadGreat local bagel shop
Cilantro Specialty Foods
85 Whitfield StGreat Coffee shop close by
Market Place
Market PlaceTo go market / coffee shop - they also do fresh juices