Restaurants in Connecticut
All-in prices are law now. Show guests one.
Connecticut's all-in pricing law began July 1, 2026, and card surcharges are banned. Our checkout adds nothing to the guest's bill.
- 7,560restaurants in Connecticut
- 3,484sit-down (full-service)
- 21restaurants per 10,000 people
- #8of 51 by number of restaurants
What Connecticut owners are up against
The pressures, and how we take them off you.
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All-in pricing required
Since July 1, 2026 the first price shown must include every mandatory fee; disclosed mandatory gratuities are the main restaurant exception.
Source · 2026-07
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No card surcharges
Connecticut bans credit card surcharges, so card costs can't be passed to guests as a separate fee; they must sit in menu prices.
Source · 2021-07
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Labour costs keep rising
Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 and the tipped cash wage $6.38. Every staff hour spent answering phones costs more.
Source · 2026-11-05
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Law watch
What’s changing for Connecticut restaurants.
SB 3 (2025) all-in pricing
Advertised price must include all mandatory fees; mandatory gratuity may be excluded if clearly disclosed.
From 2026-07-01 · Source
Credit card surcharge ban
Surcharging card payments is not allowed; build card costs into prices.
Wages in 2026
Minimum wage $16.94; tipped minimum $6.38. Maya answering the phone frees paid hours for cooking and serving.
For information only, not legal advice. Check the source for your city.
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Does WhatsTable work for restaurants in Connecticut?
Yes. WhatsTable works for any restaurant on Clover, in any cuisine, anywhere in Connecticut. We set it up with you on a call.
What is the minimum wage for restaurant staff in Connecticut in 2026?
The state minimum wage is $16.94 and the tipped minimum is $6.38. Some cities set higher rates. Check the official source for your city.
What does it cost?
There is no monthly fee, no setup fee and no contract. WhatsTable takes 5–10% of the sales that come through it. Walk-in sales cost you nothing.
Restaurant owners in Connecticut are represented by Connecticut Restaurant Association.
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