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1. Restaurant L'Ostal
4.8
Exceptional(370)
Price: Expensive
• French • Darien
Booked 8 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. Scena Wine Bar
4.5
Awesome(74)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Darien
Booked 3 times today
Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.
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3. Hatter Piano Bar
new
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norwalk
Booked 1 time 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. Sails Bar & Grill
4.6
Exceptional(108)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Darien
Booked 16 times today
Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.
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5. 1920 Bar and Bistro
3.6
Very Good(82)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • East Norwalk
Our name, inspired by the year the building was built, pays homage to its history as the first electric generation station in Norwalk, then a hat factory, and later a home to beloved restaurants. 1920 Bar and Bistro is a tribute to the past, presenting a fresh concept with classic cocktails, craft beer, and a diverse, seasonal menu inspired by contemporary American cuisine.Prepared by a Mexican-born maestro, who enriched his culinary journey with a passion ignited by the finesse of Italian cuisine. Chef Lazaro has honed his skills in prestigious kitchens such as Pane E Benne in Westport, Paci in Southport, Blue Lemon in Westport, and Bridge Market in Westport. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican roots and a love for the flavors of Italian gastronomy, Chef Lazaro Alvarado brings a unique approach to 1920 Bar and Bistro’s 'New American' menu that is both inventive and rooted in global tradition.
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6. Washington Prime
4.7
Exceptional(1150)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Norwalk
Booked 19 times today
Winner of Best Steak in Connecticut and top steakhouses in the U.S. by the Food Network, Washington Prime has the privilege of framing SoNo’s newest structure at the corner of Washington Street and Water Street. Adding to this historic and progressive waterside community, this highly anticipated Eating & Drinking Well is driven by a culinary and beverage program that is not about gimmicks - just honesty and creativity. No stranger to high impact restaurants, Washington Prime is brought to you by some of the area’s most dynamic restaurateurs. The land and sea menu is a bit of Americana with cross-cultural influences, the space is multi-dimensional and the attitude is left at the door. Here, we eat, we drink and we join in the fun.
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7. Match
4.8
Exceptional(1519)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 13 times today
A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.
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8. Sono Wood Fired Pizza
4.4
Awesome(25)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • South Norwalk
Booked 2 times today
Sono Wood Fired located in the heart of Sono with a cozy contemporary, industrial style & locally sourced barn wood finish.Serving up true Neapolitan wood fired pizza using our imported 00 flour from Naples, traditional & contemporary Italian cuisine.craft cocktails and a rotating draft selection! open daily @ 11:30Awarded top 58 best pizza in CT magazine for the Neapolitan category.Awarded best new restaurants & best pizza in CT magazine for 2023 / 2024.
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9. Tequila Escape - Stamford
4.6
Exceptional(160)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Stamford
Booked 2 times today
Join Us at Tequila Escape!Experience unique Latin, Mexican, and South American fusion cuisine made fresh from sustainable, organic, and local ingredients. Enjoy our spacious venue for large groups and an extensive drink menu perfect for after-work gatherings.Try our award winning cocktails, as well as popular wild-caught octopus and oven-baked organic half chicken. Don't miss our fun bottomless weekend brunch and late-night specials!Join us Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM to 2 AM, for live DJ performances and dance to electrifying Latin beats. Come crave more!
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10. Sign of the Whale
3.8
Excellent(577)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Stamford
Booked 25 times today
We are taking INDOOR reservations - rooftop and outdoor seating is currently FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE for walk-in tables. We are accepting reservations of up to 4 guests via OpenTable, please call us (203.883.8282) or email (events@signofthewhalect.com) for reservations of 5 or more. Tables have a 90 minute max.Check in downstairs with host.Sign of the Whale is one of Harbor Point’s most dynamic spaces. We proudly boast Stamford’s first rooftop- complete with lounge space and comfortable seating, an elevated dining room and a lively bar scene. We are a place where you can sit back with friends eating well-crafted food, sipping on playful cocktails, and listening to great music

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