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A photo of Hatter Piano Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norwalk
Booked 2 times today
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.
A photo of Alma Bistro - Norwalk restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(161)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk
Booked 3 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!
A photo of B J Ryan's Banc House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(159)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Norwalk
Booked 3 times today
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.
A photo of Terrain Cafe – Westport restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2936)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 129 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.
A photo of La plage restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(979)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westport
Booked 27 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.
A photo of Match Burger Lobster restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(318)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westport
Booked 2 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.
A photo of Washington Prime restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1159)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Norwalk
Booked 24 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.
A photo of Cheese and Bread - Norwalk restaurant
4.4
Awesome(15)
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!**
A photo of Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(846)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Norwalk
Booked 5 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.
A photo of Taproot - South Norwalk restaurant
4.5
Awesome(174)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 9 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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  • Maria
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. The ambiance was natural and magically perfect! The food arrived fairly quickly, fresh and tasty. The staff are all friendly and we didn’t feel pressured to leave. The cafe is situated within a beautiful store setting which works great in my opinion. I purchased nice faux candles in the store section before leaving. I can honestly say we had a wonderful time walking around and looking at all the items and plantings they had available before leaving. Would I recommend this restaurant? Absolutely!!!
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    Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
    4.7
  • PatriciaVIP
    New York City •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    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
    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
    4.7
  • Cynthia
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 6, 2024
    The small plates were great to share or to have as individual apps. The sides were great, especially the Brussels sprout! Very flavorful and plated nicely. The coconut flan was delicious and we will definitely be back to order the other items we didn’t get to this time!
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    Alma Bistro - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Norwalk
    4.9
  • Gary
    New York City •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 30, 2024
    If you haven’t visited BANC House in a while, get back there. They have made some slight changes to the menu but have stayed true to their brand. The bao buns are killer and the raw bar is always fresh and delicious. Their service is friendly and attentive due to the leadership of Line. Swing by and say “hi” to Line.
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    B J Ryan's Banc HousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Norwalk
    4.8
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