Where
to Dine
Fast becoming one of Connecticut’s
favorite “foodie” destinations, downtown Bridgeport
serves up a flavorful feast of ethnic favorites, from Italian
to Portuguese, Soul food to Chinese, all at affordable prices.
Reservations recommended but not required. Seeking simpler
fare? Sample the offerings of our many cafés, pubs
and delis. For those in a rush, fast food fills the bill
with burgers, subs, fried chicken, pizza, donuts and ice
cream.
Full Service Restaurants
Las Vetas Lounge
Coffees, teas, breakfast, lunch, and desserts. Music at
night and an outdoor patio.
274 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 330-1920
Cafe Lulu's
Sandwiches, salads and coffees with a creative twist.
881 Lafayette Blvd
(203) 345-6250
Fraiche Burger (pronounced Fresh Burger)
A modern twist on the classic burger.
997 Main Street
www.fraicherestaurants.com
Panda Chinese
Classic Chinese, eat-in or take-out; fast and open late.
983 Main Street
(203) 368-3888
Amici Miei (My Friends) Italian Café & Wine
Bar (pronounced Ameechi Mee-yay)
A unique spot with affordable fare in the CitiTrust atrium.
Open for lunch and dinner.
CitiTrust Building
957 Main Street
(203) 540-5360
www.amicimieicafe.com
Café Roma
Continental Italian Cuisine
269 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 333-0055
Carmelina’s
Portuguese & American
57 Chapel Street
(203) 576-0292
Joseph’s Steakhouse
A Traditional Steakhouse
360 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 337-9944
www.josephssteakhouse.com
Miss Thelma's
Soul Food
140 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 337-9957
Panini Café
Paninis, Salads, and Desserts
152 Bank Street
(203) 337-9932
Parc 1070
Continental Cuisine
Holiday Inn Bridgeport
1070 Main Street
(203) 334-1234
www.parc1070.com
Ralph N Rich’s
Continental Italian Cuisine
815 Main Street
(203) 366-3597
Roberto’s Restaurant
Italian Cuisine
899 Main Street
(203) 368-6599
Two Boots of Bridgeport
Cajun & Sicilian Pizza, plus live entertainment
277 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 331-1377
Metric Bar & Grill
Steak, Fish, Gourmet Salads & Pizza
39 Cannon Street
(203) 576-6903
Murphy’s Law
Friendly Pub Atmosphere
239 Fairfield Avenue
(203) 366-5297
Take Time Café
211 State Street
(203) 335-7255
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
979 Main Street
(203) 335-8550
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
815 Lafayette Boulevard
(203) 366-1605
McDonald’s
1025 Main Street
(203) 334-9686
Quizno's
960 Main Street
(203) 331-9500
Subway
980 Main Street
(203) 367-1388
www.subway.com
Places to Visit
There's a lot happening here! An amazing variety of sports,
entertainment and cultural events take place in Bridgeport
each year. As is appropriate in a diverse
community like Bridgeport, there's something here for everyone.
Captain's Cove
Captain's Cove Seaport is one of Connecticut's premier tourist
attractions and seaport complexes. Located on Historic Black
Rock Harbor, the complex is an active maritime and amusement
center with boating slips, seaport events, quaint boardwalk
shops, harbor cruises, a waterside restaurant and live entertainment!
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
The only zoo in Connecticut provides a wonderfully wild
experience for everyone. As an accredited member of the
American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and participant
in its Species Survival Plan (SSP), the Zoo is committed
to the preservation of endangered animals and are continually
developing strategies that will protect species and preserve
their wild habitats. Open year-round!
The Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium's mission is to educate,
excite, and engage visitors in the exploration of science,
technology, and ideas through interactive experiences that
promote new insights. The Museum seeks to enhance public
understanding of the science and technology by providing
instructive experiences encouraging participant interaction
with hands-on physical science exhibits, Planetarium programs,
the Challenger Learning Center and various other educational
programs.
The Barnum Museum
One of the most recognizable symbols of Bridgeport, the
Barnum Museum houses a treasure-trove of artifacts and information
relating to its founder, the inimitable P.T. Barnum, his
businesses, including the "greatest show on earth,"
and the history of Bridgeport, which he served as Mayor.The
Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to
4:30pm and on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 4:30pm. The museum
is closed Mondays and holidays. It is located on Main Street!
The Arena at Harbor Yard
The undisputed crown jewel of Bridgeport's thriving arts
and entertainment complex, the Arena at Harbor Yard attracts
half a million visitors each year for a wide variety of
exciting events, including concerts by world-famous musicians,
entertainment spectaculars, professional sports, special
events, trade shows, conventions and more.
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, home of the Bridgeport Bluefish,
is situated at one of the major gateways to Bridgeport.
Visitors arriving on the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson ferry,
from Amtrak and Metro-North trains at Bridgeport's rail
terminal, and in vehicles on the Interstate 95 overpass,
are all treated to a view of a sparkling new sports and
entertainment complex, of which the ball park was the first
component.
