Plan on heading out for a bite to eat while you watch the Super Bowl?
A survey by Gambling ‘N Go polled 3,474 adults to find the best places to catch the big game with a meal, including the top three restaurants in Connecticut.
Taking the top spot is Stadium XV Craft Kitchen & Sim Bar in Farmington, according to Gambling ‘N Go: “At Stadium XV Craft Kitchen & Sim Bar, the food supports settling in for every quarter without feeling rushed. The Marinated Ribeye taco made with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and peppadew peppers, wrapped with shaved lettuce and house-made queso in a flour tortilla, offers bold flavors that can be worked through gradually. The Atlantic Salmon filet, oven roasted and served with dry roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprout hash, fried leeks, and maple aioli, brings a composed plate that stays satisfying over time. With TVs throughout and space to spread out, the food fits comfortably into a full Super Bowl watch.”
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In second was The Salty Dog Tavern in Southington, according to Gambling ‘N Go, thanks to “food that’s built to last through hours of watching.” The Blind Rhino in Norwalk rounded out the top three.
Curious about other restaurants in the country? Here are some highlights, courtesy of Gambling ‘N Go:
12th Street Tavern, Albuquerque, New Mexico
For the Super Bowl at 12th Street Tavern, the food is set up for steady grazing as the game unfolds. The traditional buffalo, honey BBQ, or house dry rub Jumbo Wings – bone-in chicken served with your choice of sauce and paired with carrots, celery, and bleu cheese dressing – are easy to return to between drives. Alongside them, the 12th Street Nachos, built with house-made tortilla chips topped with queso, pinto beans, red chile tomatillo sauce, fresh jalapeño slices, diced tomato, and avocado crema, give the table something shareable that holds up through all four quarters. With a casual neighborhood vibe and the game always in view, the food keeps pace without pulling focus from the action.
1683 Sports Bar & Restaurant, West Islip, New York
At 1683 Sports Bar & Restaurant, Super Bowl eating is built for settling in and pacing yourself. The 1683 Chicken Sandwich, featuring grilled chicken with slaw, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and house-made spicy mayo on a toasted hero roll and served with fries, offers a steady option that holds up well over time. Paired with the Secatogue Burger, an 8-ounce Angus beef burger topped with bacon, a fried egg, caramelized sautéed onions, cheddar, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, and mayo, and served with fries, the table has something substantial to work through as the game unfolds. With a comfortable neighborhood feel and screens easy to keep in view, the food supports a long watch.
4th & Goal Sports Cafe, Jackson, Mississippi
At 4th & Goal Sports Café, Super Bowl eating is built around dishes that hold up through every quarter. The Pulled Pork Sandwich, served with BBQ sauce on a sweet sourdough bun with slaw available on request, is easy to work through at a relaxed pace. Alongside it, the Three Cheese Burger, featuring a 7-ounce seasoned patty with American, Swiss, and provolone on a sweet sourdough bun and served with fries, delivers something hearty that doesn’t need to be rushed. With the game always front and center, the food fits neatly into a long watch.
74 Sports Kitchen & Cocktails, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
At 74 Sports Kitchen & Cocktails, Super Bowl eating moves at a comfortable, steady rhythm. The Cheese Steak Sandwich, made with shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, peppers, fontina cheese, and horseradish cream on a soft hoagie and served with fries, offers something substantial that lasts into the later quarters. Alongside it, the Candied Jalapeño Burger, made with a 6-ounce Black Angus patty, pepper jack, crispy onions, candied jalapeños, and chipotle ranch on a Hawaiian bun and served with fries, gives the table another hearty option to work through gradually. With plenty of screens and generous portions, the food keeps pace with the game without competing for attention.
Alligator Rays Cajun Sports Bar, Altus, Arkansas
For the Super Bowl at Alligator Ray’s Cajun Sports Bar, the food leans bold and comforting while still suiting a long, steady watch. The Étouffée, made from the house Cajun seasoning blend simmered into a rich, dark sauce and served over white rice with a choice of shrimp or crawfish and a dinner salad, is filling without needing to be rushed. Alongside it, the Fried Catfish Plate, paired with a baked potato or French fries and a dinner salad, gives the table something substantial that can be revisited between drives. With a relaxed local crowd and the game always on screen, the food settles in comfortably for the full broadcast.
Alumni House Sports Grill, Pearl, Mississippi
Alumni House Sports Bar & Grill suits a Super Bowl crowd that plans to stay put from kickoff to the final whistle. The Buffalo Chicken Tenders, six hand-battered boneless pieces tossed in your choice of wing sauce or dry rub, are easy to return to between plays. Paired with the Country Fried Steak, an 8-ounce beef steak lightly coated, fried, and topped with white gravy, the table has something substantial that holds up as the game stretches on. With a lively sports-bar atmosphere and screens always in view, the food supports steady grazing throughout the broadcast.
“Watching football’s biggest game has become as much a food event as a football event,” said Leo Coleman of Gambling ‘N Go. “People aren’t just picking venues for big screens; they are choosing places where the food feels like part of the tradition. This survey shows exactly where fans think the feast lives up to the football.”
