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About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is the most populous city in Connecticut and ranks fifth in population across New England. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, it sits within the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. The city is part of a metropolitan statistical area that serves as a component of the greater New York metropolitan area.
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The Levee serves Italian cuisine and pizza.
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Best Restaurants in Bridgeport
116 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Andros Diner Restaurant
Andros Diner Restaurant serves classic diner fare within the Bassickville Historic District.
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BRYAC Restaurant & Raw Bar
BRYAC Restaurant & Raw Bar serves American and seafood cuisine in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Hacienda Villa
Hacienda Villa serves Mexican cuisine in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Harborview Market
Harborview Market is a restaurant located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Hunan Pavilion
Hunan Pavilion serves Chinese cuisine in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Mainport Fish & Chips
Mainport Fish & Chips serves fish and chips in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Pizza Mediterranean
Pizza Mediterranean serves pizza in the Black Rock neighborhood.
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Ralph n Rich's
Ralph n Rich's is an Italian restaurant located in the Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District.
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Riko's Pizza
Riko's Pizza serves Italian cuisine and pizza in the Black Rock neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Bridgeport
10 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Donut INC.
Donut INC. is a café located in the Remington Village Historic District. It specializes in donuts.
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Pure All Natural Juice Bar
Pure All Natural Juice Bar is a café in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District. It specializes in juice.
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Shandal's Vegetarian Cafe
Shandal's Vegetarian Cafe is a café located in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Doughnut Inn
Doughnut Inn is a café located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District. It specializes in donuts.
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Joseph's Bagel & Grill
Joseph's Bagel & Grill serves bagels in the Bassickville Historic District. This café offers a casual spot for coffee and light meals.
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Nicks Diner
Nicks Diner is a café located in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District. It serves coffee shop fare and sandwiches.
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Source Coffeehouse
Source Coffeehouse is a café located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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The Peacock Cafe
The Peacock Cafe operates as a café within the Lakeview Village Historic District.
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Village Bagels
Village Bagels is a café located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District. It specializes in serving bagels.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Bridgeport
28 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Bill's Crossroads Cafe
Bill's Crossroads Cafe operates as a bar within the Bassickville Historic District.
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El Agave Bar
El Agave Bar serves as a local drinking spot in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Off The Hook Bar & Grill
Off The Hook Bar & Grill operates as a bar and steak house within the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Panama Inn Cafe
Panama Inn Cafe operates as a bar within the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Tautog Tavern
Tautog Tavern is a bar located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District. It specializes in seafood cuisine.
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Tazza osteria & bar
Tazza osteria & bar is a bar located in the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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Vinny's Ale House
Vinny's Ale House operates as a bar within the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Bridgeport
7 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Beardsley Zoological Gardens
Located in the Lakeview Village Historic District, Beardsley Zoological Gardens is Connecticut's only AZA-accredited zoo. The facility houses approximately 500 animals from over 100 species and features one of the few carousels in the state.
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Discovery Museum and Planetarium
Located in Avalon Gates, the Discovery Museum and Planetarium offers educational programs and planetarium presentations. It features the Challenger Learning Center, Science on a Sphere, and various permanent and traveling exhibits.
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Barnum Museum
Located in the Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District, the Barnum Museum houses an extensive collection related to P. T. Barnum and the history of Bridgeport. The building itself was funded by Barnum and originally served as the Barnum Institute of Science and History.
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Housatonic Museum of Art
Located within the Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District, the Housatonic Museum of Art is part of Housatonic Community College. Its collection is displayed across the campus and in the Burt Chernow Galleries, which also host visiting exhibitions.
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Catharine B Mitchell Museum
The Catharine B Mitchell Museum is an attraction located in the Stratford Center Historic District.
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National Helicopter Museum Inc
The National Helicopter Museum Inc is an attraction located in the Stratford Center Historic District.
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Connecticut Air & Space Center
The Connecticut Air & Space Center is an attraction located in the Stratford Center Historic District.
Best Shops in Bridgeport
39 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Exclusive Denim
Exclusive Denim is a shop located in the Black Rock neighborhood.
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Reader's Block
Reader's Block is a shop located in the Stratford Center Historic District.
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Apome Clothing Co.
Apome Clothing Co. is a shop located in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements is a shop located in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Gifts Unlimited
Gifts Unlimited operates as a shop within the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Bridgeport
67 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Alice Street Lot
Alice Street Lot is a park located within the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Jessup Park
Jessup Park is a green space located in the East Main Street Historic District.
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Newfield Park
Newfield Park offers outdoor space within the Gateway Village Historic District.
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Ash Creek Open Space
Ash Creek Open Space is a park located within the Black Rock Gardens Historic District.
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BJ Brown Memorial Park
BJ Brown Memorial Park is located in the Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District.
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Burroughs Park
Burroughs Park is a green space located within the Bassickville Historic District.
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