Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Bridgeport

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Artisan

4.7

Exceptional(1708)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southport

Booked 24 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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2. Blackstones Grille

4.4

Awesome(925)

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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3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2900)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 105 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.

4. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 35 times today

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

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5. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6

Exceptional(767)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 6 times today

The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck. Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

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6. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.6

Exceptional(1453)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 22 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive cabana and patio outdoor 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.

7. Il Palio

4.7

Exceptional(1842)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Shelton

Booked 13 times today

ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE - ilpalioct.comIl Palio was named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality. The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant. Il Palio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siena, Il Palio is creating lasting impressions.

8. Bridge House

4.6

Exceptional(504)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milford

Booked 13 times today

Just over the Devon bridge is a cozy, quaint restaurant by the name of Bridge House, which is situated in beautiful Milford. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating and a private dining area capable of accommodating up to 80 guests, the establishment has been serving area residents with culinary professionalism since December 2007. Bridge House offers gastropub fare with a blend of English and Irish flavors and dŽcor. Guests are invited to dine in the warmth and friendliness of the atmosphere as they chow down on seasonal daily soup, portobello burgers, pan roasted salmon, seared sea scallops, a hearty 18-ounce cowboy steak or the leg oÕ lamb Bolognese. Bridge House also features a prix fixe dining menu as well as a dessert and wine list that comes highly recommended.

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9. Founders House Pub & Patio

4.7

Exceptional(611)

Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 17 times today

WELCOME TO FOUNDERS HOUSE PUB AND PATIO ON THE HISTORIC MILFORD GREEN

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10. Market Place - Shelton

4.4

Awesome(298)

Price: Moderate

• American • Shelton

Booked 24 times today

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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Ashleevip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always our go to date night spot - we come here about once a month. We love the staff and love the chef’s counter .
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Gailvip
New York City •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a great meal & service. The consistency is amazing.
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Huntington, NYPrice: Very Expensive• American• Huntington
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4.7
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Michelle
New York City •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
We all had the Halibut with celery root puree & haricot vert. It was absolutely delicious. Dinnertime (on a Monday) was much quieter than lunchtime so it was nice that it wasn't too loud. Also they didn't rush us out. We lingered & chatted even after we paid the bill. Much enjoyed.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Harvey
New York City •159 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
We went again for a early Happy Hour diner. As always the service by Antonio was excellent. The food quality as always was excellent. Prices were up a bit but, well worth the quality of the food. We highly recommend Blackstone's Southport CT.
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Blackstones GrillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Southport
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4.4
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Allisonvip
New York City •77 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Great service and the food was excellent. Sitting in the bar area definitely has a cozy, sexy winter vibe. A definite hit!
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ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Artisan

2. Blackstones Grille

3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4. The Cottage

5. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

6. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

7. Il Palio

8. Bridge House

9. Founders House Pub & Patio

10. Market Place - Shelton

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