GW Carson’s Burger Bar In Branford Draws Enthusiastic Opening Crowds

The latest burger joint to open in Greater New Haven is GW Carson’s Burger Bar in Branford, which is located next to 9 East Hibachi & Asian Kitchen and shares some ownership.

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I paid a first visit with a friend in June, a second with my younger daughter in July. You have to pass over this floor exhibit to reach the hostess station.

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It was very busy during the first visit, still flush with opening excitement and a Friday to boot.

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We looked over the menu

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and drinks list,

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selecting a bowl of sweet fire-roasted corn and chipotle soup for a starter.

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We both ordered burgers, which were brought to us by this friendly staff member.

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My friend got a port wine mushroom burger

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with a side of mac & cheese,

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pickles coming with all burgers.

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I got a bacon burger

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with truffle fries.

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We were too full for dessert, but here’s what was on offer.

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The second visit was late on a Wednesday when the restaurant was doing decent but not crazy business.

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My daughter and I tried the creamy tomato soup, which was delicious.

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A vegetarian, my daughter wrinkled her nose at this meat-oriented humor on the wall,

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and then ordered from our friendly waitress

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a nice veggie burger on pita bread,

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shown here in close up.

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I ordered a New York strip steak with truffle fries—

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you’ve already seen the truffle fries but here’s a close-up of the steak

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and the ketchup and steak sauce that accompanied it.

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Since it wasn’t insanely busy this time, we looked around, applauding the handsome bar area,

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the humorous gender indicators for the bathrooms

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and the joystick-operated sinks.

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There’s no disputing that Carson’s offers good food and good fun.

GW Carson’s Burger Bar, 308 East Main Street, Branford, 203-208-1469

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