David's Place - Chesterfield, CT

Fried food is exemplary, but the sleepers on David's menu are the grinders. They are mighty hero sandwiches, their fillings ranging from demure tuna salad to a spectacular steak bomb. We recommend paying close attention to the gyro and chicken gyro grinders. They're immensely satisfying versions of the street-food sandwich, particularly good with a pile of David's fresh-cut French fries.

92% Approval Rating (14 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

fried clams ($11.00)

chowder ($2.00)

french fries ($2.00)

onion rings ($3.00)

chili dog ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"It's summer! That means it is time to travel Route 85 through Chesterfield, Connecticut and stop in our favorite rock-n-dinosaur store -- Nature's Art -- then plow into plates of summertime drive-in food at David's Place. The menu at this good-weather ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

9/8/2007 - ayersian, $10
4/11/2002 - Michael Stern, $12

Map & Directions

1647 Route 85, Chesterfield, CT
860-442-7120

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Summer, Spring
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The aroma of these hot-from-the-kettle fried clams was dizzying as we leaned in to take this extreme close-up picture. Can you see how hefty the bellies are?"
Michael Stern

"You know summer has arrived when this neon sign is lit."
Michael Stern

"The chowder here is thick and creamy: pure New England style."
Michael Stern

"Along with the heap of clams are plenty of David's fresh-cut French fries. In the background is sweet slaw."
Michael Stern

"There are no carhops at David's; but a walk-up window is open to the side for eat-in-the-rough style service."
Michael Stern

"David's Place is almost directly across the road from the thirty-foot-tall dinosaur that marks the entrance to Nature's Art, a rock shop full of beautiful geodes, fossils, and dinosaur bones."
Michael Stern