Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Darien

25 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Restaurant L'Ostal restaurant

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 16 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

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2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1791)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 27 times today

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

3. Hatter Piano Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.

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4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2629)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 35 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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5. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(852)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 5 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

6. Divina - Stamford

4.5

Awesome(56)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Stamford, Divina offers modern Italian fare in a comfortably chic ambiance. Our creative menu is the perfect balance of classic and innovative styles. From homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and brick oven pizza to house specialties like tuna crudo, octopus, branzino, and chicken parmigiana.Our scratch kitchen is a hybrid of locally sourced and quality imported products prepared by our chef with the utmost attention and dedication. The crafted cocktails and boutique-style wine list are the perfect backdrop for your celebration.We pride ourselves in providing only the finest experience in any of our private or community rooms. You are formally invited to join us for a divine experience.A presto!The Divina Team

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7. The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

4.7

Exceptional(545)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Enjoy Award Winning Steaks, Fresh and Locally Sourced Seafood, Traditional & Contemporary Italian Dishes and Wine from our award winning wine selection.The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is an award-winning steak house and event venue. We began more than 35 years ago as one of Stamford and Darien’s premiere Steakhouses, renowned for our Certified Angus Beef® steaks, select premium seafood and Italian specialties. Our in-house wine room provides a vast selection of premium wines that our professional staff will help you pair with your dinner.We offer our guests a timeless experience in a genuine, warm atmosphere perfect for special occasions, corporate events, or even a family night out.

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8. Villa Italia Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 2 times today

Italian food is comfort food; it's rich and flavorful, warm and hearty, and it's best enjoyed with friends and family. Pasta is food for the body and the soul. We are a family-owned business serving up homemade Italian cuisine to the Stamford community since 1983. Every single dish over the years has been not only authentic, scratch-made pasta, our homemade desserts by Chef Neil Vitiello, seafood, pizzas and more crafted from our family recipes, it's been cooked and served with love too. What's better than enjoying great food with live music? Join us every Tuesday night for Tuesday Night Live Jazz, featuring superb area musicians playing music from the Great American Songbook, pop and soft rock from the decades. Once a month we host an open mic/live karaoke night with Chris Coogan backing you on the keys! From our family to yours, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

9. Boteco Ipanema

4.3

Awesome(507)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Norwalk

Coming soon!We are a first generation Portuguese and Brazilian, family-owned restaurant that prides itself on the experience as well as our fresh and authentic food. Our family is heavily influenced by both countries and we are doing our best to give every guest a taste of both cultures.When you dine here, we want you to feel like you are a part of our family. In both Portugal and Brazil, sitting down to a meal is more than just time spent eating. It's the little moments in life that we get to spend with our family and friends that make life so special. Food will always have the ability to bring people together and we are pleased to be able to share our recipes passed down to us from both sides of our family.Started in 1979 by our father Alfredo Pedro (left), Ipanema is the product of 40 years of passion and dedication to providing the best hospitality experience possible.

10. Public Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(151)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • South Norwalk

Delectable wine bar in the heart of the SoNo neighborhood. Come check us out for good eats, drinks, and live music events!

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JeanneVIP
New York City •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
L’Ostal is such a great place. Wonderful food and service
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.8
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Dawn
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you want a great meal with friends, a place to go on date night, private party or just a quick drink - go to Blacksones in Norwalk. Parking is easy and you have the option of sitting in the dining room or bar (it could get a little loud in the bar) - either way, the experience will be a good one. The team is attentive, like you rarely, if ever have to look for someone to refill a drink and it has an old school Chicago steak house vibe that is sort of moody but relaxed.
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Blackstones Steakhouse - NorwalkPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Norwalk
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LisaVIP
New York City •112 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service is always great. This night we had Emily as our server. If you’re a regular I highly recommend requesting her. Very attentive and anticipates your needs.
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The Capital Grille - StamfordPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Stamford
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4.8
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JonathanVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Staff was attentive and food was delicious. Cocktails were well made. We had the porterhouse for 2, oysters, whipped potatoes, spinach, and a crème brûlée. All were great
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.8
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Diane
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Overall we enjoyed and appreciated the music , the creativity of the artwork and seating arrangements . It is definitely a place to consider going for a date night. The servers and owners were extremely welcoming and eager to assist, even with the bottle of wine to consider. The food is average for bar food .
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Hatter Piano BarPrice: Moderate• American• Norwalk
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4.8

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

3. Hatter Piano Bar

4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

5. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

6. Divina - Stamford

7. The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

8. Villa Italia Restaurant

9. Boteco Ipanema

10. Public Wine Bar

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