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Food
8.7
Feel
8.5
Price
$25
Prime 16
Perfectly primed for this economy—cheap, but with a true commitment to burgers and beer
American, Burgers
Casual restaurant

Hours
Mon 4:00pm–11:00pm
Tue–Sat noon–11:00pm
Sun 5:00pm–10:00pm

Features Date-friendly, veg-friendly
Bar Beer, wine, liquor
Credit cards Visa, MC, AmEx
Reservations Accepted

www.prime16.com

Chapel District
172 Temple St.
New Haven, CT
(203) 782-1616

Fifteen kinds of burgers, at least 20 taps of beer—most of them local or seasonal (imports are in bottles)—and higher-shelf liquors make this newcomer to Temple Street a local hit. There are weekly beer tastings, and occasional collaborations with the Wine Thief pair burgers with Burgundies and other great wines.

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