Meriden, Connecticut Restaurants

Whether you are visiting the myriad of parks in Meriden, or are camping at Gentile's or Nelson's Family Campgrounds, fishing at Lake Quonnipaug or Lake Saltonstall or kayaking in Black Pond, you'll need food to keep your energy up. Meriden has restaurants to suit every taste and budget just minutes away from any attraction.

Ted's Restaurant

Known as "Hamburger Paradise" and serving their famous steamed cheeseburgers, Ted's is the obvious choice when you're hungry for a burger. Ted's is only a mile from Hubbard Park, Brookside Park and Hunter's Memorial Golf Course.
Ted's Restaurant
1046 Broad St.
Meriden, CT
(203) 237-6660
tedsrestaurant.com

Lido's Pizza and Restaurant

Just a mile from Black Pond, Lido's offers an extensive menu of all things Italian, such as make-your-own pizza or calzone, fresh seafood and offerings that will please vegetarians. Lido's chefs are from Italy, and they specialize in century-old recipes from Naples.
Lido's Pizza and Restaurant
75 Pomeroy Ave.
Meriden, CT
(203) 634-3959
http://lidosrestaurantpizza.com

Friendly's Ice Cream Parlor

The name is misleading, as Friendly's serves so much more than ice cream. You'll find a great breakfast menu, including omelets, pancakes and French toast. The lunch and dinner menus range from burgers and quesadillas to steaks and seafood meals. Friendly's is eight miles from Sleeping Giant State Park in New Haven.
Friendly's Ice Cream Parlor
800 East Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-9329
friendlys.com

San Souci Restaurant

For a fine dining experience with an extensive, but mid-priced menu, San Souci's Restaurant is the place to dine. According to the "Meriden Record Journal Review," prices are not only reasonable, but are much lower than in most restaurants of this type. San Souci's is just a 15-minute drive from Hemlock Hill RV Center.
San Souci Restaurant
2003 North Broad St.
Berlin Turnpike
Meriden, CT
(203) 639-1777
http://sanssoucirestaurant.com

Resources

City of Meriden Website

Article Written By Susan Steen

Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.

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