Visiting Families Guide

Congratulations on your graduate’s achievement! Here’s a guide to help you find the best restaurants, bars, and hotels during your visit. For more information or further recommendations on exploring Connecticut, visit CTVisit.com. There, you’ll find details on attractions, events, accommodations, dining, and a variety of activities to enhance your visit.

Here are some of the best restaurants in Bridgeport near Total Mortgage Arena:

1. Ralph ‘n’ Rich’s
   • Cuisine: Italian
   • Address: 815 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a bar & family-style Sunday lunches.
   • Price Range: $$
2. Joseph’s Steakhouse
   • Cuisine: Steakhouse
   • Address: 360 Fairfield Ave # 2, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: Old-school, white-tablecloth steakhouse & bar in a space composed of dark wood & exposed brick.
   • Price Range: $$$
3. Rum & Tequilla Fusion
   • Theme: Bar & grill
   • Address: 211 State St Suite 211, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: Where an enticing blend of Jamaican & Mexican culture unite in delicious cuisine.
4. 29 Markle Ct Restaurant & Lounge
   • Cuisine: New American
   • Address: 29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: Upscale New American Cuisine, focused on local, coastal ingredients and smoked methods of cooking.
   • Price Range: $$
5. Brick & Barrel
   • Cuisine: American
   • Address: 29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: upscale bourbon bar and restaurant in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut.
   • Price Range: $$

If you’re looking for a place to relax and celebrate with family, check out these bars in Bridgeport:

1. Brewport Brewing Co
   • Theme: Brewery
   • Address: 225 South Frontage Road, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: A modern-industrial brewpub offering craft beer, pizza & salads in a chill, spacious setting.
   • Price Range: $$
   • Special Features: Outdoor seating · Good for groups
2. Boca Oyster Bar
   • Cuisine: Seafood restaurant
   • Address: 10 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608
   • Description: Classy waterfront eatery & bar with outdoor seating turning out elevated seafood plates & cocktails.
   • Price Range: $$
   • Special Features: Has outdoor seating · Has fireplace · Serves vegetarian dishes
3. Trattoria ‘A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizza
   • Cuisine: Italian restaurant
   • Address: 272 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
   • Description: Warm, casual bar/eatery providing classic Italian dishes & wine by the glass in a rustic-chic space.
   • Price Range: $$
   • Special Features: Has outdoor seating · Serves vegan dishes
4. Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill
   • Cuisine: Italian restaurant
   • Address: 1 Bass Pro Dr, Bridgeport, CT 06608
   • Description: The rustic nautical-themed restaurant and bar offer the perspective of an underwater high-seas adventure amidst a backdrop of sunken ships and live tropical fish.
   • Price Range: $$
   • Special Features: Has fireplace · Serves great cocktails · Has live music

Finding a comfortable place to stay is crucial. Here’s a list of hotels near Bridgeport with good amenities for families:

1. Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel
   • Star Rating: 3-star hotel
   • Address: 100 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824
   • Description: This charming Fairfield, CT hotel offers pristine, tidy accommodations and exceptional service. Located near Interstate 95, the Metro North Train Station and the Amtrak station.
   • Family-Friendly Features: Complimentary perks include breakfast and parking. Children 12 And Under
   • Are Free In Room With One Paying Adult In Existing Bedding.
2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford
   • Star Rating: 3-star hotel
   • Address: 6905 Main St, Stratford, CT, 06614
   • Description: The attractively appointed Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford, CT hotel is nestled on a hill with spectacular views of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT. It is conveniently located in Stratford, CT in Fairfield County, bordering New Haven County, with easy access to Route 15 and I-95.
   • Family-Friendly Features: Pool · Free parking · Free breakfast· Kids stay free.
3. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
   • Star Rating: 4-star hotel
   • Address: 190 Old Gate Ln, Milford, CT 06460
   • Description: In a commercial area off I-95 in east Milford, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from Milford Metro-North station, 7 miles from Silver Sands State Park and 10 miles from Yale University
   • Family-Friendly Features: Pool · Free parking · Free breakfast.

Getting to the Total Mortgage Arena can be easy with these transportation tips:

Public Transit:

Ride-Share & Drop Off :

Rideshare drop off and pick up location, in addition to the general drop off and pick up location, is accessed via South Frontage Rd only and is located in front of the arena.

For Directions & Parking Maps to the Arena, please visit Total Mortgage Arena – Directions & Parking.