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1. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(3043)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 89 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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2. Artisan
4.9
Exceptional(1760)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Southport
Booked 35 times today
Artisan serves New England inspired farm to table cuisine. Located adjacent to the new Delamar Southport hotel, Artisan sets itself apart by offering a menu and an environment that is both refined and relaxed.
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3. Blackstones Grille
4.7
Exceptional(977)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Southport
Booked 15 times today
With decades of experience, Blackstones Steakhouse Group is proud of its impeccable service, ambiance and extraordinary food. From juicy cuts of dry-aged steak, and the freshest seafood and raw bar, Blackstones maintains its reputation on offering the ultimate dining experience. Only the best USDA prime beef is used and every cut is carefully dry-aged to provide the perfect concentration of taste, arriving at your table on a piping hot plate, sizzling with flavor. Join us every Thursday for our Classic Prime Rib Special! (Due to significantly increased demand for our "Prime Rib" special, reservations are required). Outdoor Dining - Patio will reopen September 2023! Perfect for football season
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4. Gabriele's of Westport
4.7
Exceptional(824)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Westport
Booked 35 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.
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5. Joseph's Steakhouse - CT
4.9
Exceptional(736)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bridgeport
Booked 4 times today
Join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance, sumptuous cuisine and exceptional service. Joseph's menu of dry aged steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning wines will surely impress! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business luncheon or dinner, we can help you flawlessly pull off any private dining event. With many awards and accolades under his belt, Joseph has created a stellar reputation and loyal following. Joseph's Steakhouse is a true landmark of Bridgeport, Connecticut!
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6. Arezzo Ristorante
3.8
Excellent(940)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Westport
Booked 3 times today
Arezzo Ristorante is a culinary gem that invites you to savor the essence of Italian sophistication. With an ambiance reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, our restaurant transports you to a world where rustic charm meets modern elegance. Amidst warm, earthy tones and soft candlelight, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Italy's diverse regions. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted with passion and precision. From the first bite of our handmade pasta to the last sip of a carefully selected wine, every moment at Arezzo is a celebration of culinary artistry. Our restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners or memorable gatherings with friends and family. Arezzo Ristorante is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary sanctuary where tradition and innovation converge, where every plate tells a story, and where every guest becomes part of our extended family. Come, experience the magic of Arezzo and let your senses wander through the flavors of Italy.
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7. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport
4.6
Exceptional(1480)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westport
Booked 20 times today
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining in the winter, a sunny terrace in the summer, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.
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8. Via Sforza
4.8
Exceptional(324)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Westport
Booked 19 times today
Transport yourself to a Tuscan farmhouse serving great Italian food on the Westport/Norwalk border! Authentic Italian food, wine and brick oven pizza with 400+ 4.5 Reviews across Google and Facebook.
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9. La Fortuna
4.7
Exceptional(253)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Stratford
Booked 8 times today
La Fortuna is the perfect spot for special occasions. It's a family-owned Italian restaurant with an excellent ambiance and great food. Reviews rave about the huge portions, excellent service, and delicious food. It's a place that people want to return to, and one customer even celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary there. So, whether you're with family, friends, or celebrating a special date, La Fortuna is the place to be!
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10. Red Lotus
4.7
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Shelton
Booked 4 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.
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