Planning Your Visit: Lodging and Dining
The members of the Shoreline ArtsTrail recommend the following places to lodge & dine along the trail. These locations offer our patrons discounts or promotional giveaways upon presentation of one of our brochures during the Shoreline ArtsTrail weekend.
Linden Point House
20% Off Rooms for Open Studios Weekend
Lindenpointhouse.com
30 Linden Point Road
Stony Creek, Branford, CT
203-481-0472
"Ocean air–worn hammocks overlook breathtaking views of the Thimble Islands at the Linden Point House. There's lots to do here—biking, beaching—but chances are you'll be content to while away your days reading, napping, and watching the sailboats cruise by." -Boston Magazine
The Kelsey House Bed & Breakfast
20% off rooms with any two-night stay for Open Studios Weekend
KelseyHouseBB.com
2 Paynes Point, Branford, CT
203-481-5207
Enjoy the spectacular coastal water views from the large, wrap-around, covered porch and from your room. Relax in a comfy rocker and watch the tide come and go. You will feel like you are actually on the water, as you are just steps away.
Tidewater Inn
Welcome bottle of bubbly and a gift certificate for one day’s lunch for two with any two-night stay for Open Studios Weekend
Thetidewater.com
949 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT
203-245-8457
Explore coastal Connecticut while relaxing at the Tidewater Inn B&B. Located in the shoreline village of Madison, CT, the Inn offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere of antiques and estate furniture.
Tommy Sullivan's Cafe
One free drink with lunch or dinner
Facebook.com/TommySullivansCafe
240 North Main Street, Branford, CT
203-488-8454
Hours of operation: Daily 11:30 - 3:30 pm lunch, 5:45 - 10 pm dinner
Tommy Sullivan's is a café and bar that offers ample seating—indoors and outside—and hearty meal options like pasta fagioli and prime rib, along with the pint of your choice. Soups are homemade and happy hour is always a popular time to visit. All ages are welcome.
View their location on the Shoreline ArtsTrail map.
Whitfield’s On The Guilford Green
10% off entire bill for Open Studios Weekend
WhitfieldsGuilford.com
25 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT
203-458-1300
Hours of operation: 11:30 – 3 lunch / 5 – 9 M-Th dinner / 5 – 10 Fri-Sat dinner / Sunday brunch 10 – 3; dinner 5 – 8
Whitfield’s On Guilford Green is in the center of Guilford – regarded as the most beautiful and historical town on the Connecticut shoreline. This popular dining destination is a true American Café and occupies the entire first floor and patio of a fully restored colonial home built in the late 1700’s. The restaurant’s leaded picture windows overlook the length and breadth of the largest of all New England town greens with continually changing seasonal activities. Come and enjoy a truly delightful brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Ballous’s Wine Bar
Prix-fixe Menu $35 for (2) Choice of appetizer or cheeseplate to share, (2) Entrees, dessert fondue
Ballouswinebar.com
51Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT
203-453-0319
Hours of operation: Sun-Mon 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Mon-Thur 11:30 am – 10:00 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
Ballou's is a casual and relaxed wine bar located adjacent to the Historic Guilford Green. We offer a selection of wines from around the world, as well as local vineyards, by the glass and by the bottle. A unique assortment of bottled beer is available as well. Our menu features light fare "comfort" food, as well as gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and an assortment of cheeses, fondues, desserts and handmade truffles. We hope to see you soon.
Foe An American Bistro
Free glass of house wine with any dinner purchase on Shoreline ArtsTrail Weekend
Foebistro.com
1114 Main Street, Branford, CT
203-483-5896
Hours of operation: Tues-Thurs 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 10:30 pm, Sun 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chef Alfonso "Foe" Iaderosa opened Foe An American Bistro with his wife Kory, in the heart of Branford in June 2003. Serving fine New-Amercian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere, Foe has become a fine dining staple on the Connecticut shoreline. The restaurant offers a hand-picked selection of wine and beer, as well as a full bar.
RJ Julia Booksellers
Free cup of coffee at the cafe
rjjulia.com
768 Boston Post Road, Madison,
CT
203-245-3959
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm
RJ Julia has been an independent bookstore located in the heart of Madison for 21 years. RJ Julia hosts over 300 events a year with authors from all over the country and has won major awards nationally. The RJ Cafe is run by the folks from La Rosticceria. The cafe serves a selection of soups, salads, paninis and other sandwiches, daily specials, scones, and award-winning cupcakes.