15 American Restaurants in CT for July 4th Dining Emma Jane-Doody Stetson June 30, 2015 America is the land of the free, home of the brave… and full of delicious food! Here in CT, we have a host of notable restaurants serving up American favorites. Be sure to call ahead to confirm their holiday hours.Here are 15 places with classic fare perfect for an Independence Day celebration. Do you have a favorite American restaurant in CT? Tell us below. 1. Ted’s Montana Grill, Hartford2. Shake Shack, Westport and New Haven3. Bailey’s Backyard, Ridgefield4. Archie Moore’s, New Haven, Wallingford, Derby, Milford, Fairfield5. Darien Social, Darien6. The Spread, Norwalk7. Engine Room, Mystic8. Craft 260, Fairfield9. Johnny Utah’s, Norwalk10. Eli’s Tavern, Milford11. Washington Prime, Norwalk12. Plan B, Milford and Stamford13. Walrus + Carpenter, Bridgeport14.Vinny’s Backyard, Stamford15. Jimmy’s Southside Tavern, Darien