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A photo of Terrain Cafe – Westport restaurant
1. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(3340)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 72 times today
Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.
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2. La plage
4.5
Awesome(1075)
$$$$
• American • Westport
Booked 6 times today
La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck River and Long Island sound. We will do our best to accommodate requests for specific table locations, however, please note that such requests are not guaranteed and are subject to ability and operational needs.
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3. Alma Bistro - Norwalk
4.8
Exceptional(210)
$$$$
• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk
Booked 1 time today
Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina located in North Norwalk, was founded out of a deep love for real food, food that is fresh, healthy, and authentically latino. We only use real ingredients fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, fresh water fish, and free-range chicken. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. Alma Bistro brings nuevo-latino soul food with an upscale twist.Alma Bistro was born in 2022 a vision of Ulises Jimenez, head chef and owner of Don Rene Taqueria in Milford, CT, with Noberto Lucero as head chef and of course Alma Miranda. Together they've combined their passion for nuevo-latino food and custom cocktails with Alma Bistro, bringing you some of the best latino fusion in Fairfield County. At the moment to make your reservations if you need any special arrangements, PLEASE!!! DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US: 203-354-5555.A bright airy space with excellent service, a lively bar, room for families and events await you!
A photo of Siena Norwalk at The Watershed restaurant
4. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed
4.7
Exceptional(529)
$$$$
• Italian • Norwalk
Booked 16 times today
Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.
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5. Sails American Grill
4.8
Exceptional(175)
$$$$
• American • Darien
Booked 20 times today
Sails American Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the crispy sushi rice, potstickers and the prosciutto flatbread. Sails American Grill also offers a variety of specialty sushi rolls, braised market fish with Thai-Coconut Curry, Grilled Wagyu Steak Frites, Maine Lobster Roll and the ever popular Nantucket inspired Tuna Burger.Another feature that helps make Sails American Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on Thursday & Friday evenings in their lounge. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy. Sails also offers a wonderful weekday lunch menu and weekend brunch as well.
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6. B J Ryan's Banc House
4.1
Excellent(193)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Norwalk
Booked 2 times today
Please call the restaurant for reservations.Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.
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7. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport
4.6
Exceptional(1548)
$$$$
• Seafood • Westport
Booked 10 times today
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining in the winter, gazebo dining and a sunny terrace in the summer, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining featuring a stone fireplace. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with boat-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, grass-fed steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on the freshest ingredients prepared with love. Rizzuto’s is a community-driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.
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8. The Goose American Bistro and Bar
4.4
Awesome(275)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Darien
Booked 1 time today
Opened in the spring of 2010, “The Goose” is a renewal of a classic American bistro and tavern offering fine dining, contemporary cuisine, warm hospitality and superb service. It has immediately become a popular gathering place in town reminiscent of its predecessor “The Black Goose Grille”.Its current owners have meticulously restored the restaurant’s original bar and the open fireplace in the tavern which provide a warm and inviting focal point for get-togethers with groups, family and friends.The two additional dining areas combine classic and contemporary design and accommodate dining groups for large and small events.
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9. The Wheel | Stamford
4.5
Awesome(1267)
$$$$
• American • Stamford
Booked 45 times today
The Wheel focuses on American cuisine brimming with locally sourced ingredients in an industrial chic, waterfront setting. Drawing on fresh ingredients from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, the restaurant features the best of what’s in season with an ever-changing menu plus produce grown and harvested right from The Village’s rooftop garden. At the center of its open kitchen lies a hearth oven used to roast meats, fish and vegetables, as well as to bake Neapolitan-style pizzas.
A photo of Zucca Gastrobar - Westport restaurant
10. Zucca Gastrobar - Westport
4.6
Exceptional(469)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Westport
Booked 16 times today
Welcome to Zucca Gastrobar! In addition to our handmade pastas and brick oven pizzas, our dishes are inspired by classic Italian ingredients and preparations. Our extensive menu holds something for everyone. From inspired small plates and antipasti boards featuring a selection of salumi and cheeses, to entrees made with free-range poultry, sustainable seafood, and all natural meats. Our large selection of vibrant salads are made with local organic greens and seasonal produce. Like many Italians, we believe that the best times are had over a glass of wine or an aperitivo. We offer an extensive wine by the glass selection as well as a comprehensive reserve bottle list, with varietals from Italy and beyond. Our craft cocktail menu offers classic drinks with a contemporary spin.

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