Local Restaurants Are Among Connecticut's Best

Connecticut Magazine’s annual Reader’s Choice ranking of restaurants is out, and we’re sure there are some of your New London County favorites on the list.

Best Overall Excellence: Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Mohegan Sun Casino

For best new restaurant: Oyster Club, Mystic

Best American: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best French: Paragon, Foxwoods Resort Casino

Best Italian: Paul’s Pasta, Groton  

Best Asian: Shrine, MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Best Mexican: Ortega’s, Groton

Best Indian: Mirch Masala, Groton

Best seafood: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best steak: Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Mohegan Sun

Best pub grub: C.C. O’Brien’s, Pawcatuck

Best barbecue: Chester’s Barbecue, Groton

Best family dining: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best brunch: David Burke Prime, MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Best appetizers: Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Mohegan Sun

Best lunch: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best desserts: David Burke Prime, MGM Grand at Foxwoods

Best outdoor dining: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best service: Paragon, Foxwoods

Best restaurant bar: Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Mohegan Sun

Best hotel dining: Octagon, Mystic Marriott, Groton

Best value: S&P Oyster Co., Mystic

Best vegetarian: The Pita Spot, Mystic

Best sushi: Johnny’s Peking Tokyo, Mystic

Best hidden gem: Azu, Mystic

What’s your favorite restaurant? Review them in our Places directory!