Guide to American Restaurants Open on The Fourth of July

In between trips to the beach and taking in the fireworks, how about enjoying some delicious American fare this fourth of July?  Connecticut has a dazzling array of restaurants dishing up American cuisine.  From juicy burgers to piles of wings to classic lobster rolls, these places are perfect for celebrating the summer holiday.

1. The Blind Rhino, Norwalk
2. Barcade, New Haven
3. Walrus + Carpenter, Bridgeport
4. Dinosaur BBQ, Stamford
5. Ted's Montana Grill, Hartford
6. T.H.C., Derby
7. Craft 260, Fairfield
8. The National, Greenwich
9. Shake Shack, Westport, New Haven
10. The Engine Room, Mystic
11. Eli's Tavern, Milford
12. The Sitting Duck Tavern, Stratford, Trumbull
13. Archie Moore's, Fairfield, New Haven, Wallingford, Derby, Milford
14. Johnny Utah's, Norwalk
15. Plan B, Milford, Stamford, West Hartford, Glastonbury, Fairfield, Simsbury, Milford
16. Vinny's Backyard, Stamford
17. Jimmy's Southside Tavern, Darien
18. SBC, Southport, Milford
19. Bear's Smokehouse, Hartford
20. Cask Republic, Norwalk
21. Pearl at Longshore, Westport
22. Gates, New Canaan
23. Match, Norwalk
24. David Burke Prime, Foxwoods Casino
25. Harbour House, Mystic