Donovan's Reef Restaurant & Catering

Donovan’s Reef Restaurant is a warm and inviting American grille located in the historic Branford Lock Works building in Branford center.

Donovan's Reef offers the perfect combination of food, drink, and fun in a unique family atmosphere.

Steve takes his passion for food and entertainment and instills it into his staff, of family and friends who are all too happy to provide you with the best of service. Whether it is a quiet lunch for two any day of the week, a relaxing Happy Hour Monday to Friday, dinner with that special someone or a night out with friends with our very affordable prices Donovan’s Reef is the place to be.

No matter whether you spend your time at Donovan’s Reef on the main dining floor or in the unique loft dining area on Friday and Saturday evenings, you can enjoy Donovan’s full menu and daily specials. Our well-stocked Loft room area also provides table seating and offers the full menu. When dinner service is complete on Friday and Saturday join us on the main floor for live music from various talented local artists.

Donovan’s Reef can also be reserved for any special occasion for parties of 30 to 100 or, if you prefer, we will gladly provide our catering services at your location as well!

Donovan’s Reef is open 7 days a week from 11:30AM to 1AM Sunday through Thursday and from 11:30AM to 2AM Friday and Saturday. The full menu is served until 10PM Monday thru Saturday and until 9PM on Sunday night. The late night menu is available until 11PM Monday through Saturday and until 10PM on Sunday night. Day or night we have something just for you. Meet us at the Reef!