Is Ted's Restaurant Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Meriden, CT)

Food Paradise, Season 1, Episode 1

"Hamburger Paradise" featured Ted's Restaurant, known since 1959 for its steamed cheeseburger, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07). According to Ted's Restaurant's website, the business has served "World Famous Steamed Cheeseburgers" for more than 65 years, and a 2026-09-08 site check found the site running an online ordering system alongside listings for a food truck and catering service. Wikipedia also reported that the restaurant operates a concession stand.

Man v. Food, Season 2, Episode 20 Aired December 16, 2009

Man v. Food's Hartford-area episode (aired 2009-12-16) stopped at Ted's Restaurant, home of the steamed cheeseburger — a hamburger steamed rather than grilled or fried. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07), Ted's Restaurant was established in 1959 in Meriden, Connecticut, and has since expanded to include a food truck and a concession stand alongside its original counter-service location. The show's episode listing places the stop in Hartford, but the restaurant itself operates in Meriden. Ted's own website, tedsrestaurant.com, carried a 2026 copyright notice and an active online ordering system when checked on 2026-09-08, describing more than 65 years of serving steamed cheeseburgers and listing a classic counter, catering and food-truck service alongside its online ordering option. The site also listed a contact number, (203) 237-6660, and offered gift cards and merchandise for sale.