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1. Gates Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(185)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Canaan
Booked 7 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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2. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Booked 1 time today
Conveniently in the heart of High Ridge Rd off of exit 34/35 on the Merrit Pkwy, The Ridges is a traditional NYC styled Steakhouse offering the best quality USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks such as our succulent Porterhouse, bold NY Sirloin, tender lean Filet Mignon as well as fresh daily line caught seafood, and homemade pasta to North Stamford.We invite you into our vibrant dining room decorated with table cloths and flowers for birthdays, corporate meetings, date nights, or just a casual night out we are to ensure you have a memorable evening.
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3. Oko Westport
4.9
Exceptional(815)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Westport
Booked 27 times today
OKO showcases Chef Brian Lewis' innovative take on traditional Japanese Food and Sushi in a lively and charming atmosphere.
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4. Match
4.7
Exceptional(1553)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 20 times today
A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.
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5. Barvera Mediterranean
4.8
Exceptional(34)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Stamford
Booked 3 times today
BarVera Mediterranean, an original concept by Top Chef Winner and Executive Chef Charbel Hayek, brings back the lost art of fine dining with a fresh approach to modern Mediterranean cuisine. Rooted in hospitality, BarVera Mediterranean takes dining enthusiasts on a culinary journey that embraces the ingredients and flavors found throughout the countryside and coastal cities along the Mediterranean Sea. Located in Downtown Stamford, BarVera Mediterranean is a spirited restaurant, bar, and gathering place that offers an exceptional dining experience.
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6. La Crémaillère
4.7
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bedford
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to La Crémaillère. La Cremaillere is a French fine dining restaurant since 1947 located in an original 1750 farmhouse.Located about 40 miles north of Manhattan, a stone's throw from Greenwich, Connecticut.La Cremaillere restaurant has an intimate and European decor with a fresh approach to the hallmarks of quintessential French cooking and dining. The perfect place to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or easter and mother day celebartion.
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7. Tequila Escape - Stamford
3.7
Very Good(190)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Stamford
Booked 7 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!
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8. Flinders Lane Kitchen and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(307)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Stamford
Booked 2 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.
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9. Alma Bistro - Norwalk
4.8
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk
Booked 3 times today
Alma Bistro in Norwalk is a perfect spot for a date night. The Latin / Spanish cuisine is praised as 'wholesome expression of love for food, life, and living'. The restaurant has a 'bright airy space' with an excellent service and 'lively bar', which adds to its lively and romantic atmosphere. The 'food presentation is beautiful' and 'every dish is outstanding'. It's the place to be if you want to enjoy fresh, healthy, and authentically Latin food, accompanied by inventive and well-presented cocktails.
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10. Match Burger Lobster
4.6
Exceptional(320)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westport
Booked 7 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.
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