Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Fairfield

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Fairfield? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

4.9 (945)

$31 to $50

American

Wilton

About the restaurant

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

Top review

LizVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect, as always! This team is amazing and the food is outstanding. Huge fan!

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Popular dish

Beet Salad

Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

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Tagliatelle Caprese

29 Markle Ct

4.8

4.8 (483)

$31 to $50

American

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

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.

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NicoleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was amazing and so was the food! Will definitely be back

Washington Prime

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$31 to $50

American

South Norwalk

About the restaurant

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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Mindy VIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great night thanks to everyone working last night ! Best seats ..best Drinks thanks to Michael..Great food… so consistent 🩶🩶🩶🩶

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4.8

4.8 (900)

$31 to $50

American

New Canaan

About the restaurant

Elm is an American restaurant by Chef Luke Venner located in the heart of New Canaan, CT. Our menu features simple, seasonal preparations with an emphasis on cool climate wines and classic cocktails.

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LarryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The relaunch is amazing. The restaurant looks great, and the food exceeds all expectations. What a night. Must-haves are Iberico Ham, The Bread Basket, Tomato soup, Branzino, and the Blueberry Pavlova. That's if you can get a reservation to this GEM!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.7

4.7 (1836)

$50 and over

American

Stamford

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Jorge

Dined 2 days ago

It was an amazing experience! Very clean and neat, the staff very friendly and professional, and the food was delicious!

Little Pub - Greenwich

5.0

5 (312)

$30 and under

American

Greenwich

About the restaurant

Great food, generous drinks, and a lively pub atmosphere you'll feel right at home in. A rustic neighborhood gathering place with a relentless focus on customer service, value, and fun.

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Carlos

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Always perfect from cocktails, food, ambience and service. And Monday live music with Mark Zelenze is a must.

La plage

4.5

4.5 (982)

$30 and under

American

Westport

About the restaurant

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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Robert

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We usually go out to a top shelf restaurant for Thanksgiving and Christmas but failed to get a reservation at our usual spot and we were blessed to find a table at Lav Plage! Excellent on all counts, ambiance, service and quality of the dinners we each enjoyed. We recommend La Plage for a quality dining experience.

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Popular dish

Lobster Roll

Foundry Kitchen & Tavern

4.5

4.5 (407)

$31 to $50

American

Sandy Hook

About the restaurant

New American Restaurant and Tavern in Sandy Hook. Serving fresh, locally-sourced, worldly inspired cuisine and unique spirits.
Join us for live music Saturday evenings and Sunday brunch.

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LucilinaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back if in the area

Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Newtown

4.5

4.5 (174)

$30 and under

American

Newtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Market Place Kitchen & Bar, a new modern American restaurant, located in the heart of Newtown, CT. We celebrate and encourage Local, Organic, and Sustainability harvested food. Come in and enjoy yourself with friends, family and our wonderful staff. Be part of a progressive approach towards healthier and sustainable foods and restaurants in America.

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BethVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Outside patio was very nice. Food and service was very good.

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Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton

4.7

4.7 (322)

$30 and under

American

Shelton

About the restaurant

Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!

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Kendra

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great menu, excellent service, delicious food, nice ambiance

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