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1. Sails American Grill
4.9
Exceptional(119)
Price: Moderate
• American • Darien
Booked 15 times today
Sails American 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 American 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 American Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on Thursday & Friday evenings in their lounge. 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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2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT
4.7
Exceptional(1863)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Stamford
Booked 27 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.
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3. The Wheel
4.6
Exceptional(1086)
Price: Moderate
• American • Stamford
Booked 53 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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4. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed
4.7
Exceptional(408)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Norwalk
Booked 9 times today
Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.
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5. The Capital Grille - Stamford
4.8
Exceptional(2716)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Booked 36 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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6. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(207)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
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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7. The Waters Edge at Giovanni's
4.6
Exceptional(548)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Enjoy Award Winning Steaks, Fresh and Locally Sourced Seafood, Traditional & Contemporary Italian Dishes and Wine from our award-winning wine selection. Outdoor dining by the water is now available (weather permitting).The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is an award-winning steak house and event venue. We began more than 35 years ago as one of Stamford and Darien’s premiere Steakhouses, renowned for our Certified Angus Beef® steaks, select premium seafood and Italian specialties. Our in-house wine room provides a vast selection of premium wines that our professional staff will help you pair with your dinner.We offer our guests a timeless experience in a genuine, warm atmosphere perfect for special occasions, corporate events, or even a family night out.
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8. Sign of the Whale
4.1
Excellent(600)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Stamford
Booked 10 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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9. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(3081)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 80 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.
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10. L'Escale
4.8
Exceptional(2794)
Price: Very Expensive
• Provencal • Greenwich
Booked 63 times today
The iconic, l’escale restaurant bar, or “port of call” for seasonal Mediterranean cuisine is designed to transport the ambiance of Provence to the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Two-hundred-year-old stone terra cotta tiles from Provence adorn the floors with a wood burning fireplace lending an unmistakable charm and beauty.Located at Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel, the restaurant’s intimate decor, along with its wrought iron tonelle covered waterfront terrace and exquisitely designed menu by award winning Executive Chef Frederic Kieffer will deliver the Côte d’Azur right to your table.

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