Best Casual Restaurants in Fairfield

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1. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2932)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 95 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. Sally's Apizza - Fairfield

4.8

Exceptional(108)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfield

Booked 28 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is the third location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Fairfield also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, crispy calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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3. Trattoria 'A Vucchella

4.8

Exceptional(459)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgeport

Booked 4 times today

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, Trattoria 'A Vucchella is an Italian restaurant that serves delicious and unique dishes based on classic, rustic Italian cooking. Its lunch and dinner menus are full of traditional Italian dishes broken up into antipasti, primi and secondi courses that will give you a tour of a variety of Italian tastes. Whether you’re in the mood to try some traditional honey beef tripe or littleneck clams sautéed in white wine and garlic or homemade potato gnocchi stuffed with crab, Trattoria 'A Vucchella will satisfy your desire. Trattoria 'A Vucchella prides itself on pleasing diners with its authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable and relaxed dining atmosphere. So, no matter if you’re just looking for some antipasti and a glass of wine or are celebrating a big family style dinner, it’s just the place to do it.

4. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(971)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 15 times today

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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5. Match Burger Lobster

4.9

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 3 times 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.

6. Hatter Piano Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(2)

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.

7. Washington Prime

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 15 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

4.3

Awesome(14)

Price: Expensive

• Georgian • Norwalk

Booked 6 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. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7

Exceptional(1461)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 15 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining, 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.

10. Capuli Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Westport

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Capuli Restaurant!We are excited to have you as our guests for lunch and dinner. We are offering a standard menu and weekly specials. Whether you dine in or order for take-out you will thoroughly enjoy our fusion of California-Mediterranean Cuisine. It offers a variety of fresh ingredients, fresh pasta, seasonal vegetables, low in saturated fats, lean meats and seafood. Capuli is a restaurant based on skill, experience and involvement. Our food and hospitality reflect our desire for craftsmanship and connection with our new town.Please join us for lunch or dinner! We look forward to your visit.

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NinaVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
we love going to terrain!!! we love walking in to the store and being overwhelmed by all the plants. the menu is always full of choices, making a selection challenging.....from the yummy complimentary bread and cocktails to the pork tenderloin and salmon...and finally to the cheese cake .....a good time was had by all!!!
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Melissa
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent, traditional Italian food. Great wine, food, and service. Waitstaff was very attentive, welcoming, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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Trattoria 'A VucchellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgeport
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4.8
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JaneVIP
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful meal at La Plage today with two of our good friends. The waiters were very accommodating with our requests and the environment was lovely, as usual. Jane Valentine
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La plagePrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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4.7
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Laine
Caribbean •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Greeted right away. Food was excellent. Fried Mozzarella had a slight smoky taste but I think that was from the oven. This is the first time having Connecticut type (New Haven) style pizza. We got a clam pie which was real good, and a tomato and mozzarella pie. Also very good. I was expecting, based on barstool reviews to be blown away. To me overall these were excellent but nothing I couldn’t get from home.
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Sally's Apizza - FairfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfield
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4.8
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Raleigh
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
We did their "After Dark" special dinner menu, picking out our steaks, appetizers, etc from their butcher shop portion of the restaurant. It was AMAZING. NYC steakhouse (or even better) steak, sauces and sides. All house-made. It was a fantastic experience and am so glad to have this option close by.
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Match Burger LobsterPrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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4.9

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Terrain Cafe – Westport

2. Sally's Apizza - Fairfield

3. Trattoria 'A Vucchella

4. La plage

5. Match Burger Lobster

6. Hatter Piano Bar

7. Washington Prime

8. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

9. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

10. Capuli Restaurant

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