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Roger Sherman Inn

4.7 (907)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Roger Sherman Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New Canaan

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
We invite you to enjoy memorable dining, beautiful accommodations and exceptional service in a landmark New Canaan inn within an hour of New York City.
The dining room and bar feature French-inspired American cuisine with an extensive wine list as well as cocktails and light bites at the bar.

Individually-decorated rooms and suites offer modern conveniences, luxury bath products and mini bars with gourmet snacks. The Roger Sherman can host up to 260 guests for Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsal Dinners, Business Meetings, Celebrations, Funerals and Intimate gatherings. Reservations are strongly suggested.

Call us to plan your private event today 203-966-4541.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 966-4541
  • Website
    https://www.rogershermaninn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christophe Cadou
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are planning for as few as eight or as many as 180 guests, they all will remember the unique ambiance and award winning cuisine at our landmark Inn where history and innovation converge. Our individual connected banquet rooms form a gracious and festive setting for this important function. Moreover our experienced team will make your event a complete success. Please contact us to arrange an appointment to meet with us. We look forward to welcoming you!
  • Location
    195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Cross street
    Holmewood Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front of the restaurant; there is additional parking across Oenoke Ridge.
  • Public transit
    5 minutes from the train station Uber or Taxi service use address 195 Oenoke Ridge Rd
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our Bar Lounge on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings from 8-11pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews from people who have dined at Roger Sherman Inn.

4.7

4.7
(907)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Romantic

  • Fairfield

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roger Sherman Inn offers "charming old world" charm with dependable food and service. The ambiance is "elegant yet cozy," and the "warm professional service" stands out. While some dishes lack flavor, desserts are praised. Live music adds vibrancy, and the porch dining provides a lovely setting. Prices are high, but experiences are memorable.
907 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Connecticut17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great but we asked to move tables to get away from the live music. Bar area is too small to have entertainment right next to many of the tables

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  2. Eric Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have loved this place for many years, and returned recently after not having been in a while. The management seems to have heard some concerns we had when we were last here - e.g., $45 for a glass of champagne?!, $40 for a cheeseburger?!, too many servers and not enough service - and made some good changes. Restaurants in New Canaan are expensive, so the prices here are not low by any means, but we thought everything was delicious and the service was very good. The wine list has some very good values. We ate in the bar, which is a much cozier atmosphere than the main dining room, even though there was live music (small space, a little bit too loud). The menu was prix fixe, with three choices for each of appetizer, main course, and dessert - at $80/person, not cheap, but all very tasty perfectly cooked. I recommend the Roger Sherman, and will return again and again.

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  3. Robbyn

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff. Food was good but not exceptional. If under new management, you have a great place and staff. More attention on the kitchen.

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  4. Jocelyn Gold

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beautiful fall decorating, live music, spectacular service and delicious meal were just perfect.

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  5. Cathy Gold

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic charming quality old world restaurant with great dependable food and service!

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  6. Janis

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are not jazz lovers and wanted a wuiet table for 2. We were not told about the jazz and were not offered another dining area option. Along with this jazz evening was a paired price fixe menu with 3 choices which could also be ordered separately. No other menu is available and the oysters (which we wanted) were not available, leaving us with less options and some we didn’t care to have. The meal was well prepared but lacked any flavor ( Sea bass filet, fingerling potatoes and green beans) Not what we have come to expect from many years of enjoyable dining there. Desserts were great and we appreciated our Happy Anniversary song and candle. Service was excellent as usual. When we reviewed the bill, we discovered that we were charged extra for the olives in our Martinis. ($2.50 for plain and $3.50 with blue cheese) Never have we experienced that charge anywhere and found that unacceptable. So, if you love good jazz with a singer and don’t mind a simple limited selection menu, then go for it.

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  7. Joseph and Tricia

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance….elegant yet cozy restaurant… warm professional service, attention to detail,and satisfaction in a genuine way this restaurant is a neighborhood gem and also a special occasion fine restaurant delicious cuisine.….a rare combination.

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  8. Anne

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly and efficient service. Dinners were somewhat disappointing. Almond crusted halibut was bland and my husband did not care for the veal medallion dish. Also disappointed that rack of lamb was missing from the menu. The porch is lovely and on a nice Friday evening at 7PM only two tables occupied. Very surprising. A little too quiet for us. We like a busy energetic ambiance.

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  9. Joan

    Connecticut1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Totally disappointed and surprised given the reputation. Beautiful restaurant and nice atmosphere. Service was good. Food? I wouldn't go back. Endive salad with roasted pear, walnuts and roquefort cheese with balsamic reduction was good. Wild Mushrooms Vol Au Vent was wild mushrooms, goat cheese, garlic, parsley, butter nothing special; I did not taste the goat cheese nor see parsley. The almond crusted halibut with spinach, basmati rice and a saffron emulsion: The halibut was tasteless -- not salted at all. The same goes for the rice, tasteless. Too bad because I know what saffron should taste like. It looked like yellow coloring had been added (not saying it was, just that given saffron was added the color should have been richer). The spinach and the sauce were good. I skipped dessert.

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  10. john

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal in 34 years. A little pricey but worth a treat.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 966-4541
  • Website
    https://www.rogershermaninn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christophe Cadou
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are planning for as few as eight or as many as 180 guests, they all will remember the unique ambiance and award winning cuisine at our landmark Inn where history and innovation converge. Our individual connected banquet rooms form a gracious and festive setting for this important function. Moreover our experienced team will make your event a complete success. Please contact us to arrange an appointment to meet with us. We look forward to welcoming you!
  • Location
    195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Neighborhood
    New Canaan
  • Cross street
    Holmewood Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in front of the restaurant; there is additional parking across Oenoke Ridge.
  • Public transit
    5 minutes from the train station Uber or Taxi service use address 195 Oenoke Ridge Rd
  • Entertainment
    Live music in our Bar Lounge on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings from 8-11pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

At brunch the offerings are described as plentiful, guests note the buffet items were hot, delicious and refreshed often, making for a generous brunch experience.

Sunday is a standout, Sunday brunch (served 11:00 am–2:30 pm) draws enthusiastic praise from guests who rave about the French toast, eggs Benedict, and the overall brunch experience.

Yes, the Roger Sherman Inn offers outdoor options: guests praise the wraparound dining porch, deck, patios and garden seating, and often dine on the porch or lawn.

The Roger Sherman Inn feels like a warm, elegant landmark inn, cozy bar and dining rooms, a wraparound porch and garden seating, and frequent live music that adds a polished, inviting vibe.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear.

Yes, guests report the Roger Sherman Inn has been open for major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year's, with guests noting special holiday menus on those occasions.

Yes, Roger Sherman Inn is frequently chosen for special evenings, with guests praising its tasteful, elegant ambience, attentive service, and memorable anniversary and Valentine’s Day experiences.

Saturday evenings can be busy, one guest described a "busy Saturday evening", while other visits are often described as quiet and relaxed, with several reviewers calling the inn "quiet" or "cozy."

Yes, reservations are strongly suggested, and the inn provides a phone contact for planning events (203-966-4541); guests also report staff were willing and able to accommodate dietary restrictions when needed.

For a reliably lovely meal, plan weekend brunch, Roger Sherman Inn serves brunch Saturday and Sunday (11:00 am–2:30 pm) and guests especially praise the Sunday brunch; for a lively dinner try their Prime Rib/Jazz night, which reviewers describe as a fun, well-received evening (Prime Rib is also mentioned on Tuesdays).

Yes, Roger Sherman Inn is family-friendly: guests regularly note families and little kids on the porch and say it's a great spot to relax while children play, and the Inn's garden room and lawn are used for family events with kid-friendly touches.

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Roger Sherman Inn

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New Canaan

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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