Best Casual Restaurants in Danbury

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BethelBrewsterBrookfieldDanburyNewtownRidgefield

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A photo of MIX Prime Steakhouse and Fish restaurant

1. MIX Prime Steakhouse and Fish

4.3

Awesome(704)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Danbury

Booked 11 times today

One of the best restaurant in Danbury area, now features the area’s only 40 Day Prime Dry Aged Beef along with a Fresh Seafood and Raw Bar. Our Diverse Menu offers Diners the experience of their choosing, from the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood brought in daily. For an upscale experience dine in our Main Dining Room or enjoy the relaxed casual feel our bar area.

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2. Craft Kitchen + Bar - Danbury

4.5

Awesome(126)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Danbury

Booked 8 times today

Local fresh cuisine for everyone!Who Value Thoughtful, High-Quality Food And For Whom Eating Is An Experience, Craft Kitchen & Bar Is The Local Haven For Everyday Elevated Wholesome Delicious Food. From A Chef-Driven Menu To Our Fresh Ingredients Chosen With Care - There Has Been Utmost Thought Into The Dishes We Serve.

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3. Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Danbury

4.6

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Danbury

Booked 5 times today

Market Place Kitchen and Bar is a gem in Danbury's dining scene, offering a culinary experience that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors. As you enter, you'll be welcomed by a warm ambiance featuring beautiful 300-year-old barn wood, creating a rustic yet elegant setting. The open kitchen lets you see the chefs at work, crafting each dish with care. Chef Alex Lowe's menu showcases a commitment to local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. From the renowned rigatoni Bolognese to the surf and turf with duck fat-braised pork belly, every dish is a delightful blend of flavors. More than just a restaurant, Market Place Kitchen and Bar serves as a community hub. The bar features a selection of European wines and tap beers, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Additionally, the full-service banquet facility is ideal for corporate events and special occasions. Experience the perfect blend of flavor and sustainability today!

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4. Chuck's Steak House

4.5

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Danbury

Booked 8 times today

Chuck's Steak House is a casual restaurant that offers traditional chop and steak recipes paired with chicken and fresh seafood. The restaurant also features a salad bar and wine, along with a grill located in the dining room so you can see your food as it's prepared. The restaurant serves grain-fed, aged and hand-cut Midwestern beef for flavorful steaks you're sure to remember.

5. Rein Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Danbury

Booked 11 times today

Rein Osteria is an award-winning steak and seafood house with a classic American menu to suit all tastes. The menu also features amazing appetizers, salads, and coastal pastas to complement our wide selection of steaks, chops, seafoods and amazing sharable plates. The locale is modeled after the great grills of New York and The Hamptons offering beautiful views of the Marjorie Reservoir, vaulted ceilings, and a rustic natural elegance. Our philosophy is simple. We wanted to create a place where our guests and co-workers are happy to be. Our food is procured locally as much as possible, and our culinary mantra is to buy good products and treat them with respect. This mantra is also reflected in our service model. We aren’t a stuffy “fine dining” restaurant, and we want all our guests to feel comfortable and spoiled when dining with us.

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6. 4 Seasons Mediterranean Cuisine - Danbury

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Danbury

Booked 2 times today

Head Chef Segundo C. and front of house Jose M. have 30 years plus of experience cooking in the finest NYC restaurants. We are a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our love for food and we hope you feel welcomed like part of our Family.!

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7. Market Place Tavern - Brookfield

4.5

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Danbury

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy a lively dining experience at one of Brookfield’s oldest landmark. Serving casual comfort food, MP Tavern is a great choice for a night out with friends, dinner with the family, or a quick stop during your busy day. Renovations in 2019 updated the 150 year old building many locals have called their ‘go-to’ spot for years. Now also known for ‘to-go,’ we’ve implemented special procedures focused on a health-first mindset necessary for today’s modern restaurant, and curbside service is always available. As part of Market Hospitality Group, you can expect the same high quality service found in our sister restaurants - Market Place Kitchen and Bar of Danbury, Woodbury, Avon, Newtown, Shelton, along with Market Place Tavern of Litchfield, as well as Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar of Southbury.CHEERS!

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8. Red Lobster - Danbury

4.4

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Danbury

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

9. Posa

4.6

Exceptional(476)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ridgefield

Booked 16 times today

At Posa Ristorante, we take our time to source the best ingredients so we can craft outstanding and authentic Italian Cuisine; that means right down to the tomatoes in our sauce and the oil in our pans.Our chefs come in at 7AM to turn hand-ground flour and farm fresh eggs into the pasta and pizza you’ll eat tonight. Whether you’re here to spend hours in our dining room, enjoy our full menu at our pizza bar, sip on a craft cocktail or a glass of wine at our barnor just stopping by for drinks and charcuterie on our outdoor patio – Eat Well, and Live Long: time is on your side.

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10. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.5

Awesome(429)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 20 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.

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Vick
New York City •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was good but my steak was overcooked which was a shame and the salmon was salty but tasty. The place is very loud so difficult to talk and our service was excellent . I also had made a note on the reservation that we were there to celebrate my mothers 95th birthday but they didn’t even acknowledge it
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Rein OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Steak• Danbury
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4.7
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Angela
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was amazing, New York strib and filet mignon was juicy and flavorful both well done and not overcooked.
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MIX Prime Steakhouse and FishPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Danbury
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4.3
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DennisVIP
Philadelphia County •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Made some changes to the menu but everything was great. My wife loved the old tuna dinner and was upset to see it gone. Tried the new selection and loved it. I tried a special and it was great. Service was also great.
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Market Place Kitchen and Bar - DanburyPrice: Expensive• American• Danbury
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4.6
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KevinVIP
Caribbean •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
The steak was cooked perfect! The service was excellent and overall we really enjoyed our meal.
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Chuck's Steak HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Danbury
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4.5
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Yening
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
Everything was excellent, far exceeding our expectations. Cocktails were fantastic. The cheeseburger from the kids menu was a proper burger cooked exactly to medium. They did not skimp there which impressed me. The fries were easily some of the best fries I’ve ever had. Service was friendly and timely. Would definitely come back again.
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Craft Kitchen + Bar - DanburyPrice: Expensive• American• Danbury
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4.5

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