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The Most Famous Hotel Restaurant In Every State

When travelling throughout the country, there are a few key things that people look for in a restaurant. They want a place with delicious food or a place that’s interesting and unique. Bonus points if it’s somewhere convenient, for example, if it’s inside your hotel.

The Wharf Restaurant in Madison, Connecticut, offers guests seaside views and a creative, seasonal menu. The elegant coastal eatery is located inside the Madison Beach Hotel, which declares itself to be “Connecticut’s only beachfront, boutique resort and spa.”

Thank you Chowhound for including The Wharf.

Summer Cocktails at The Wharf with Mike Mills on Fox61

Summer Cocktail Showcase on Fox 61 July 23, 2025

Best Waterfront Restaurants in New England: Coastal Dining Picks

From lobster rolls on the beach to dockside dinners with a view, don’t miss Yankee’s guide to the best waterfront restaurants in New England – including The Wharf Restaurant at Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, CT.

“Sit on the veranda and enjoy the view of the hotel’s private beach, with Long Island Sound beyond, as you dive into ample salads, grilled swordfish, or decadent short ribs—then go for a stroll on that same lovely beach.” – Amy Traverso

CT’s top waterfront dining of 2024, according to Connecticut Magazine

Connecticut has no shortage of places to eat, and once again, Connecticut Magazine has surveyed a panel of food experts to share their favorite places.

The Wharf is thrilled to be included in this list of state-wide waterfront restaurants.

Connecticut restaurants share mocktail methods for Dry January and beyond

Dry January is underway, but for a lot of Connecticut restaurants, mocktails are a year-round affair. We use the same care in crafting our spirit proof cocktails as we do our regular cocktails such as changing them seasonally, serving them in creative glassware and promoting them on our menus as their own highlighted section,” Heather Park, director of food and beverage at Madison Beach Hotel.