Rustic Oak
North Haven's Rustic Oak offers USDA Prime aged steaks that are hand cut to order by the restaurant's expert grillers. Along with a full menu of other beef, chicken and seafood dishes, these juicy steaks are served in a large dining room that looks like the inside of a ski lodge. A prominent stone fireplace creates a warm ambiance that invites diners to linger over their dinners, enjoy the restaurant's terrific wine list and stick around for a homemade dessert. Rustic Oak is located four miles from the Sleeping Giant Golf Course, a historic, public nine-hole course with a 35-tee driving range.
Rustic Oak
165 Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-1107
rusticoakrestaurant.com
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
The Carmen Anthony Steakhouse in New Haven is an exclusive, upscale restaurant known for its impeccable wait service and modern American cuisine. It has won the "Award of Excellence" multiple times from Wine Spectator Magazine, and Connecticut Magazine has dubbed it the home of the state's best clam chowder and crab cakes. Reservations are strongly recommended for this fine dining experience, which is an appropriate place to celebrate a special occasion. Carmen Anthony Steakhouse is located four miles from the Country Club of Woodridge, an 18-hole municipal golf course that has been featured among Golflink's Top 100 Golf Courses.
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
660 State St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 773-1444
carmenanthony.com
Central Steakhouse
Central Steakhouse is the high-end steak restaurant experience created by the owners of Bentara, New Haven's wildly successful Malaysian restaurant. The menu consists of an inventive array of steaks and other substantial fine dining dishes, and is supported by an extensive wine list. Limited seating is even available in the restaurant's ornate wine cellar. Even if you're not hungry enough for steak, this is an interesting place to stop for an appetizer and a drink. Central Steakhouse is located just over eight miles from the Great River Golf Club, an 18-hole public golf course that has won multiple awards from publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest Magazine and Golfweek Magazine.
Central Steakhouse
99 Orange St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 787-7885
centralsteakhouse.com
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