From apizza to lobster rolls, Connecticut is home to various types of restaurants, and, yet again, Connecticut Magazine’s contributing food experts have shared their favorite eateries in the Nutmeg State for the Connecticut Magazine’s Top Restaurants for 2025 list .
Experts have named restaurants in dozens of categories, from top cuisine (American, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, vegetarian, etc.) to outstanding appetizers and desserts, romantic ambiance, beer and wine selections and the best places to grab a burger.
Here, explore the top restaurants for hot dogs.
For those looking for something new to try, Connecticut Magazine experts also shared their picks for the 34 Top New Restaurants in Connecticut .
Blackie’s Hot Dogs
2200 Waterbury Road, Cheshire, 203-699-1819
Johnny Ad’s
910 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, 860-388-4032
Super Duper Weenie
306 Blackrock Turnpike, Fairfield, 203-334-3647
Dog Town
664 New Haven Ave., Milford, 203-767-2895
Frankie’s Family Restaurant
464 Reidville Drive, Waterbury, 203-757-9700
Rawley’s Drive-In
1886 Post Road, Fairfield, 203-259-9023
Camacho Garage
36 Fountain St., New Haven, 203-691-1969