Best Fun Restaurants in Darien

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1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 4 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

2. Scena Wine Bar

4.3

Awesome(76)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Booked 4 times today

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

3. 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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4. Tequila Escape - Stamford

4.4

Awesome(165)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Stamford

Booked 3 times today

Join Us at Tequila Escape!Experience unique Latin, Mexican, and South American fusion cuisine made fresh from sustainable, organic, and local ingredients. Enjoy our spacious venue for large groups and an extensive drink menu perfect for after-work gatherings.Try our award winning cocktails, as well as popular wild-caught octopus and oven-baked organic half chicken. Don't miss our fun bottomless weekend brunch and late-night specials!Join us Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM to 2 AM, for live DJ performances and dance to electrifying Latin beats. Come crave more!

5. The Wheel

4.6

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Moderate

• American • Stamford

Booked 35 times today

The Wheel focuses on American cuisine brimming with locally sourced ingredients in an industrial chic, waterfront setting. Drawing on fresh ingredients from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, the restaurant features the best of what’s in season with an ever-changing menu plus produce grown and harvested right from The Village’s rooftop garden. At the center of its open kitchen lies a hearth oven used to roast meats, fish and vegetables, as well as to bake Neapolitan-style pizzas.

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6. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1783)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 13 times today

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.

7. Sails Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Darien

Booked 13 times today

Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.

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8. Flinders Lane Kitchen and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(295)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Stamford

Booked 3 times today

Award-Winning Australian Cuisine in StamfordAt Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar, we're passionate about bringing a taste of Australia to Connecticut. We've been recognized as one of the best restaurants in Stamford by the annual Gold Coast awards. Our mission is to provide a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying a date night, a night out with friends, a work dinner, or a solo business trip, we offer delicious food, friendly service, and a fun vibe – all without the stuffiness of a fine dining establishment.Our versatile space caters to everyone, from couples to large groups. We want you to feel like family from the moment you step through our doors. Relax and enjoy conversation in our comfortable setting, or soak up the lively atmosphere. Lunchtime offers a selection of fresh seasonal salads and deli-inspired sandwiches.

9. Sign of the Whale

4.3

Awesome(583)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Stamford

Booked 25 times today

We are taking INDOOR reservations - We are accepting reservations of up to 4 guests via OpenTable, please call us (203.883.8282) or email (events@signofthewhalect.com) for reservations of 5 or more. Tables have a 90 minute max.Check in downstairs with host.Sign of the Whale is one of Harbor Point’s most dynamic spaces. We proudly boast Stamford’s first rooftop- complete with lounge space and comfortable seating, an elevated dining room and a lively bar scene. We are a place where you can sit back with friends eating well-crafted food, sipping on playful cocktails, and listening to great music

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10. 1920 Bar and Bistro

3.8

Excellent(86)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • East Norwalk

Booked 2 times today

Our name, inspired by the year the building was built, pays homage to its history as the first electric generation station in Norwalk, then a hat factory, and later a home to beloved restaurants. 1920 Bar and Bistro is a tribute to the past, presenting a fresh concept with classic cocktails, craft beer, and a diverse, seasonal menu inspired by contemporary American cuisine.Prepared by a Mexican-born maestro, who enriched his culinary journey with a passion ignited by the finesse of Italian cuisine. Chef Lazaro has honed his skills in prestigious kitchens such as Pane E Benne in Westport, Paci in Southport, Blue Lemon in Westport, and Bridge Market in Westport. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican roots and a love for the flavors of Italian gastronomy, Chef Lazaro Alvarado brings a unique approach to 1920 Bar and Bistro’s 'New American' menu that is both inventive and rooted in global tradition.

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Maryellen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very welcoming , excellent service . Fun , delicious , strong drinks. The menu has a nice variety , if it's your cup of tea the bone marrow appetizer was excellent, as well as the blue crab nachos. We all had beef , and each cut was cooked to perfection with the sauce to the side . A really nice dinner celebrating a birthday , desserts were solid too , banana foster is memorable.
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Washington PrimePrice: Expensive• American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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Fritz
Key West / Florida Keys •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We traveled from Brookfield for a Birthday Dinner. What an outstanding place. Great food Great staff everyone there was spot on. Thank you all until next time !!!!!
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.8
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MichaelVIP
New York City •38 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The food was good. The gnocchi were under cooked but the sauce was delicious. The veal Osso Bucco special was very tasty. The service was not very good. We had empty drinks after bringing our drinks from the bar and were never asked if we needed another drink. I would consider going again but if the service doesn’t improve, it would be my last. Separately, it is cold in the restaurant especially near the from window where we were seated.
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Scena Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darien
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4.3
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TomYVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The entire staff was great but the host / manager Griffin took extra steps to make sure we enjoyed our dinner. It was appreciated and we’ll be back.
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The WheelPrice: Moderate• American• Stamford
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4.6
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Matt
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
This was our first time. Great experience. Great food. A huge party came in 1/2 through our experience and really stretched our server. She did a great job but was less attentative as a result. I will definitely be goin back. The vibe was great.
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Tequila Escape - StamfordPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Stamford
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4.4

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

2. Scena Wine Bar

3. Washington Prime

4. Tequila Escape - Stamford

5. The Wheel

6. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

7. Sails Bar & Grill

8. Flinders Lane Kitchen and Bar

9. Sign of the Whale

10. 1920 Bar and Bistro

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