Best Lunch Restaurants in South Salem

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1. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(471)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Salem

Booked 5 times today

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, our family welcomes you to La Vista Ristorante.Serving only the freshest ingredients, Chef Remy's family recipes tempt your palate with homemade pasta, cheeses and desserts. Expertly executed European service delivers table-side preparation of many dishes.Now serving Sunday Brunch, we also offer a full service bar and lounge area. Tue-Thu Prix Fixe 2 course lunch. Special menus for the holidays!Our catering is second to none. Let us cater your event in our facility or yours. Our restaurant can cater an event of up to 200 people, or our VIP room seats up to 60 with its own private bar. Weather permitting, our glorious patio is perfect for cocktails or just to let in the fresh air. Everyone is special at La Vista Ristorante and we cater to your needs. We have an ADA compliant ramp.We have won several awards including Best of Westchster and several Open Table Diners Choice awards.

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2. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

4.7

Exceptional(262)

Price: Expensive

• French • Ridgefield

Booked 17 times today

At our French brasserie, we take pride in offering a menu that celebrates the best of French cuisine. Start off with our fresh raw bar items, featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, and more. For seafood lovers, we offer succulent whole lobsters, expertly prepared to bring out the natural flavors.For those craving a hearty and comforting meal, our beef bourguignon is a must-try. This traditional French dish features tender beef slowly cooked in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and onions, served with a side of mashed potatoes.If you're in the mood for steak, our cote de boeuf is a delicious choice. This bone-in ribeye is cooked to perfection and served with roasted vegetables and a decadent red wine sauce.For a truly indulgent experience, try our souffle grand marnier. This classic French dessert is made with light and fluffy egg whites and infused with the delicate flavors of orange liqueur.

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3. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(358)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 44 times today

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

4. Gates Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(180)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Canaan

Booked 18 times today

Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because! Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone. Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.Open year round, seven days a week.

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5. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

4.5

Awesome(517)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Ridgefield

Booked 12 times today

Our mission is to deliver a unique Latin Fusion dining and drinking experience. Tequila Escape takes great pride in our menu offerings of food creatively and freshly prepared to order from sustainable, organic, wild caught, and grass-fed and local sources. Every drink is meticulously crafted using only the freshest juices, fruits and quality ingredients. All in service to our ultimate objective: unqualified fulfillment of our guests' heart and soul. Our goal is to excite and delight each and every guest with our innovative food and drink offerings, and attention to personalized care and service. We are open daily for lunch and dinner. We also are available to cater both on and off-site events.

6. Bailey's Backyard

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ridgefield

Booked 17 times today

Bailey's offers an innovated American Farm to Table menu in a polished casual atmosphere. When you're in the mood to relax in a casual and comfortable atmosphere and enjoy great cuisine, be sure to check out Bailey's Backyard. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Bailey's Backyard has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Bailey's is a true, American Farm-To-Table Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ridgefield CT. Just minutes from the Ridgefield Playhouse.PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. Please be advised that reserving an outdoor table is weather permitting and the restaurant may or may not be able to move your reservation indoors. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL SEATING INVENTORY IS OFFERED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY.

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7. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(82)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Canaan

Booked 6 times today

Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.

8. Roger Sherman Inn

4.6

Exceptional(820)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Canaan

Booked 5 times today

Owners Joseph and Nes Jaffre invite you to enjoy memorable dining, beautiful accommodations and exceptional service in a landmark New Canaan inn within an hour of New York City.The dining room and bar feature French-inspired American cuisine with an extensive wine list as well as cocktails and light bites at the bar.Individually-decorated rooms and suites offer modern conveniences, luxury bath products and mini bars with gourmet snacks. The Roger Sherman can host up to 260 guests for Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsal Dinners, Business Meetings, Celebrations, Funerals and Intimate gatherings. Reservations are strongly suggested.Call us to plan your private event today 203-966-4541 ask for Nes.

9. North Star Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(649)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pound Ridge

Booked 10 times today

Rated 4 Stars by the NY Times - April 2012. North Star Restaurant offers casual dining with creative Contemporary American cuisine in an environment designed to feel like your living room. Comfortable with a vibe. Owner operated, North Star has a uniquely warm and friendly staff. An extremely experienced and classically trained European Chef combines the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. His Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Halibut and Butter-Poached Lobster are highly regarded, as are his rich tasting cream-free soups and House-Made Ravioli. North Star is also well known for its lively bar where everyone makes a friend on their first visit, and for hosting the most talented live music in the area after dinner on Thursday nights. Peaceful and quiet outside seating during the Summer. Kid friendly on the early side. Half price bottles of wine under $75 on Tuesday nights. North Star is a unique gem and cultivates customers for life

10. Elm Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(890)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Canaan

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place. Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

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Bassguy
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was a lunchtime visit. Food, as expected based on prior visits, was very good. Service was attentive and professional. This restaurant has a very welcoming and attractive decor. At previous visits for dinner the noise level was at times an issue. Today, at lunch it was fine. This restaurant has been a welcome addition to Ridgefield.
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Brasserie Saint Germain - RidgefieldPrice: Expensive• French• Ridgefield
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4.7
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Liz
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Great meal/experience, but despite noting in the reservation we had a birthday, no recognition of it. Oh well…
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The Benjamin - RidgefieldPrice: Expensive• French American• Ridgefield
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4.6
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Antonia
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
It was our first visit to La Vista. We will definitely return. The food was delicious and substantial. The service was outstanding. It was Christmas Eve and the restaurant was very well attended with a price fix menu. The selections were varied to satisfy any preference. It was crowded but the wait staff handled it without a hitch. They were amazing and actually made our evening pleasurable to the point of wanting to return. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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La Vista Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Salem
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4.7
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Jess
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
We had a work luncheon with about 12 people. The staff was on it, we did not have to wait for anything we asked for and the food was amazing.
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Tequila Escape - RidgefieldPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Ridgefield
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4.5
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Kim
New York City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Came here with family including a well behaved 2 year old. The menu has something for everyone. Service is top notch. This restaurant is starting to become our go to when dining out with family and friends.
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Gates RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• New Canaan
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4.6

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

2. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

3. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4. Gates Restaurant

5. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

6. Bailey's Backyard

7. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

8. Roger Sherman Inn

9. North Star Restaurant

10. Elm Restaurant

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