Highest-rated restaurants in Bridgeport by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bridgeport, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#16. Ruuthai's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 648 Beechwood Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pho Hong Thom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 48 Wood Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bereket Turkish Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4031 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Turkish
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Source Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2889 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Eat Noodle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 269 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Noodles, Cocktail Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Trap Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 500 Park Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Leisha's Bakeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 Lafayette Cir Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fruta Juice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Oaxaca Pizzeria & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2212 Madison Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Tacos, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rootsman Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Park Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Super Taqueria Las Salsas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1154 State St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Tasty Yolk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2992 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Mil Sabores
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2043 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
#3. 900 Degrees Pizza Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Park Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. 29 Markle Ct
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 29 Markle Court Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Shandal's Vegetarian Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 Capitol Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.