Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Fairfield

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodJapaneseFusion / Eclectic

Regions

Fairfield

Neighborhoods

BridgeportNorwalkSheltonSouth NorwalkStratfordWestport

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Gabriele's of Westport restaurant

1. Gabriele's of Westport

4.7

Exceptional(824)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westport

Booked 42 times today

Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse fills the void in the Fairfield County dining scene with the quintessential steakhouse. It brings together America’s two favorite cuisines in one location.

2. 29 Markle Ct

4.8

Exceptional(480)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgeport

Booked 12 times today

29 Markle Ct. Awarded "Best New Restaurant 2023" & Nominated "Chef Of The Year" 2024 by the Connecticut Restaurant Associations "CRAZIES Awards". Upscale New American Cuisine, focused on local, coastal ingredients and smoked methods of cooking. Exec Chef, @chefdamondaye.We gladly accept walk-ins at the bar on a first come first served basis. A 15-minute grace period is allotted to your arrival time should you run late. After 15 minutes your reservation will be released and offered to guests on our waitlist. All guests must be present to be seated. Tables are reserved for one & half hours. For parties of 6 or more, a $25 per person credit card hold is required to confirm your reservation. No shows and or unconfirmed cancellations risk forfeit of held funds. If you would like to book a catering event or a reservation for a larger party (8+), please send an email to restaurant@29marklect.com. All larger party requests must be confirmed and require a credit card. Thank you.

3. Ola Latin Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(26)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Bridgeport

Booked 9 times today

Chef-owner Rene Lemus, originally from Guatemala spins regional ingredients into beautifully balanced dishes. Ola Latin Kitchen offers Lemus’ simple yet refined cuisine from the countries of Latin America with European influences from places like Portugal and Spain. Ola Latin Kitchen features a unique cocktail list and bustling atmosphere, flavor packed tapas, savory steaks, and a vast selection of seafood dishes to suit an array of palates. The beverage menu features innovative, hand-muddled cocktails specialty mojitos and margaritas with flavors of guava, passion fruit or coconut. The vibrant décor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to savor Ola Latin Kitchen’s acclaimed cuisine. Ola Latin Kitchen has truly brought tropical dining and style to Connecticut.

A photo of Red Lobster - Bridgeport restaurant

4. Red Lobster - Bridgeport

4.1

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bridgeport

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

5. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1679)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 28 times today

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

6. Washington Prime

4.8

Exceptional(1188)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 43 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.

7. Red Lotus

4.7

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Shelton

Booked 13 times today

Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

A photo of O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant restaurant

8. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.

9. CIBUS dos

4.4

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Stratford

Booked 3 times today

Family Restaurant Owned and Operated Est. 2016.A nice, cozy, and friendly environment where anyone can come to eat regardless of the occasion. We serve a variety of typical Latin dishes, empanadas, wine, and beer.We give everyone a taste of freshly made Latin cuisine in our “Little Manhattan-Style Restaurant” as it was put by the Stratford Town Hall we were selected for the town’s award of “Best Use of Small Space”.

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NicoleVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitress was amazing and so was the food! Will definitely be back
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29 Markle CtPrice: Expensive• American• Bridgeport
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4.8
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NickVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I come here every month for my anniversary and I’m treated like family. They always make us feel so welcomed and the food is always top notch. For any great event or even a night out this is the place to be
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Gabriele's of WestportPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Westport
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4.7
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WilliamVIP
New York City •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious inventive food. Always well prepared. Best burger ever.
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Jenita
1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
My husband and I enjoyed the space, the food was amazing, and the service was superb.
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Ola Latin KitchenPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Bridgeport
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4.9

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