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1. Hatter Piano Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norwalk
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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2. Alma Bistro - Norwalk
4.8
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk
Booked 4 times 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!
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3. B J Ryan's Banc House
4.8
Exceptional(160)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Norwalk
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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4. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(2951)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 88 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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5. La plage
4.7
Exceptional(981)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westport
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.
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6. Match Burger Lobster
4.9
Exceptional(318)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westport
Booked 1 time today
The tables on our covered heated patio are the only seats being booked via opentable. Outdoor uncovered tables are first come first served. ----------------Fun & Casual - Elevated Road Shack. The delicious Match Burger & Lobster Roll come together on a whimsical menu that will please everyone from age 2 to 102! We have put a simple new England staple menu together, with some twists of course, and execute it at the highest level with the finest ingredients staying as local as we possibly can. We want our guests to crave our food and return for consistant & delicious meals. If you are the heath nut looking for lunch or dinner we are loaded with salads, vegetable’s & a veggie burger made in house, if you are looking to be indulgent how do fries covered in lobster, truffles & cheddar sound?! We look forward to showing you an amazing time in a casual atmosphere with food & service to match our higher end sister restaurant Match.
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7. Washington Prime
4.8
Exceptional(1163)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Norwalk
Booked 17 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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8. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk
4.4
Awesome(19)
Price: Expensive
• Georgian • Norwalk
Booked 5 times today
Cheese & Bread: A Taste of Georgia in NorwalkCheese & Bread is a new casual neighborhood eatery specializing in authentic Georgian cuisine. We offer a unique dining experience with delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and live music.**Our menu features:*** **Traditional Georgian dishes:** Khachapuri (stuffed bread), khinkali (dumplings), kupati sausage, meat and fish kebabs, chakapuli veal stew, and ojakhuri fried potato with meat and onions.* **Full bar:** Beer, wine, and spirits, including an extensive Georgian wine list.* **Coffee bar:** Enjoy a coffee or tea throughout the day.* **Breakfast:** Starting in August.**We are located at 68 Washington Street in South Norwalk.****Come experience the taste of Georgia at Cheese & Bread!**
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9. Taproot - South Norwalk
4.5
Awesome(176)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 5 times today
Taproot is globally inspired and locally sourcedNominated for Connecticut’s Best restaurant by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, Taproot offers a chef driven menu with local ingredients in a down to earth setting.Chef-Driven. Local.
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10. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk
4.9
Exceptional(849)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Norwalk
Booked 3 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.

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  • Kristi
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Alma Bistro is a hidden gem...please go try them for lunch or dinner. The food is SUPER fresh, beautifully displayed, and yummy!!! Their guacamole is freshly made, along with the chips; I love their fish tacos; the artichoke app is AWESOME. Please go there, its is very well priced and excellent fare.
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    Alma Bistro - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Norwalk
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    4.8
  • Karen
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Lovely lunch here with 2 friends . I have Coeliac Disease . Menu items were well marked and our server Ricky , very kindly offered and double checked my options with the chef so as to confirm there would be no cross contamination. I ordered the fries to start as I cannot have the flower pot bread they serve . I had the gf mushroom soup and the quinoa fritters. All delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant for the service , the food and warmth of everyone who works there ! A very safe place to eat for people with a gluten allergy !
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    Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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    4.7
  • AllisonVIP
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had a lovely lunch which included the Prosciutto croquettes, Garbage Pail Salad, Baja Chicken Salad, Dirty Bird & the Lazy Goat. We all shared and each entree was just as delicious as the next. Our server was so friendly and recommended a few dishes for us to try!
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    B J Ryan's Banc HousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Norwalk
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    4.8
  • PatriciaVIP
    New York City •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    This Prix Fixe Christmas lunch was one of the best meals my husband and I have EVER had. The Amuse roast chestnut latte with vanilla foam topping was unbelievably delicious. I will try to replicate it. The raw bar selection was next - so fresh, so delicious, especially the oysters. My husband ordered the ample NY steak, cooked as ordered, enough that we had left over for breakfast today. I had the crusted salmon in a cauliflower risotto. Finally the best English Christmas pudding ever, and I am English. Fruity, moist and the light glacé sauce completed our meal. Truly outstanding service from Oumo and all the staff who were efficient, timely and patient.
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    La plagePrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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    4.7
  • 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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