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Steak Frites - Bruxelles Brasserie, South Norwalk, CT

Bruxelles Brasserie

4.4
4.4
591 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Taproot is globally inspired and locally sourced

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (203) 857-1494

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Large private dining area that can accommodate up to 80 people

  • Neighborhood

    South Norwalk

  • Cross street

    Ann St

  • Parking details

    FREE PARKING at the rear of the restaurant. Enter from N Main St (with Bruxelles behind you) on your left.Turn left onto Marshall St.Take the 1st left into the car park. Bruxelles is at the end of the carpark, with a signed back entrance into the restaurant.Additional public parking lot behind the Regent Cinema opposite Bruxelles.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a delicious meal at Taproot last night! The cocktails were inventive and so good. We have been huge fans of Jeff Taibe since Kawa Ni opened in Westport so when we heard he was back in FF County, we couldn’t wait to try Taproot and he did not disappoint! Everything was delicious, but don’t miss the chicken wings, hamachi appetizer, and roasted chicken!
  2. BillyT

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taproot is hands down one of the best restaurants around! So grateful to have them in Norwalk!
  3. KathleenS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful to enjoy Jeff and his staff’s incredible cuisine and to be cared for by Steph and her front of house staff!! We look forward to returning very soon!!
  4. AndyL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great birthday dinner here, terrific food, want to come back to try more of the menu.
  5. boji1976

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    I’m not one to leave reviews especially a poor one. I hope this helps the restaurant to improve on the quality and taste of the food. Chef Rolland and his menu surpassed excellence. This new menu is nothing special. My brunch entree was not edible. Ate a little salad and 2 bites of omelet. My guests were also disappointed. The staff was mediocre as well. It’s going to take a lot of work to receive the same quality and preparation of food Chef Roland prepared.
  6. Andrew

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Our dinner for 4 on a rainy Saturday night was good. The flavors were well developed and everything was properly seasoned - we had salads, halibut, duck breast and steak tartare. The duck portion was a bit small. We ordered a San Giovese red for $45 and probably should have ordered the Bordeaux at the same price. Service was very slow, not all that important as we had a lot to talk about, but tables that came after us were served first. Our waitperson needed more training as she had trouble clearing the table between courses and remembering to bring new silverware. Price to quality ratio was correct.
  7. EileenD

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is delicious, well worth a drive. Bottomless mimosas were delicious. Highlight was the manager Jen, so personable and efficient. Can't wait to come back.
  8. Ctdiner

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the evening. Service was excellent and our server shared some favorite dish selections. Great menu, diverse options nice prices. The potato leek soup was especially good. Affordable wines and special wines available. Will definitely be back.
  9. EStella

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful time and dined to acoustic live music. The service was friendly and spot on. The food was delicious; we had the cheese and meat platter to start and then the gnocchi and the chicken entrees. All very tasty and nicely presented. Thank you for a great time!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We loved the mussels, oysters, and burgers. The service is exceptional! This was a great spot for a Friday dinner and drinks with friends. I’ve also been on a Monday for Mussel Mondays. 👍🏻👍🏻
  11. MsJessicaB

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time, first with the new chef. We had a great experience and will be back. Delicious food, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff. Great food in a laid back, adult atmosphere.
  12. Dave

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar and had a delicious dinner with great service. Would recommend!
  13. Taylor

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Chalk it up to busy Valentines Day crowds and trying to catch up, but on non “holidays” we’ve had a much better overall experience on all parts. Will definitely be coming back but noted on things being slightly lacking during a busy or holiday type of evening.
  14. CholiM1

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Authentic French food served by attentive and hospitable wait staff. We loved the steak tartare, scallops, mushrooms, and delicious pastries like croissant bread pudding with dark chocolate and sweet cream milk. Excellent French fare at reasonable prices!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite place in Norwalk. So under the radar. Amazing food and vibe. Feels like you’re on a European vacation wherever you come in.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service
  17. szkiki

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was very good. Copp Island oysters from down the road)My branzino was perfectly cooked simply roasted with herbs, my husband had the steak frites & Bibb salad large enough for two people. The wait staff was excellent & very friendly. Very casual & delicious
  18. RobertB

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were great. Our waiter, Alex, was also the bartender and he did a great job. He makes a fantastic espresso martini!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always outstanding!! Beyond delicious!
  20. JohnD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had our first visit to Bruxelles since the change in head chef, which included a menu overhaul a couple of months back. We were so happy to see Ashley, by far our favorite server. As usual, she was great on any questions and had some cool recommendations based on the new menu. Most notable was the starter selection of the raw scallops Cru, which was super fresh and flavorful. The seafood soup and Bruxelles burger were great, and I was particularly pleased that there is still a selection of Gin Bowls from the bar. They could stand to have more than 3 varieties, but each of the 3 have a particular Gin brand. The old menu had like 10, but I get the fact that things change. Ashley is a key part of a whole new crew at Bruxelles, and we hope that they continue to reimagine offerings. Like many, we do miss the Tuesday special $1 raw bar. This was hugely popular from the prior regime. We will be a back to “new” Bruxelles, and look forward to seeing Ashley again!
  21. DanPH

    West Palm Beach

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, decor with a funky vibe, great food, and attentive service. good-sized portions and reasonable prices. A great find.
  22. NancyM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to Bruxelles to celebrate our January birthdays with my niece. She had remembered we went there on a previous occasion and suggested we go back. It was every bit as wonderful! The atmosphere was friendly and not too noisy so we could easily talk. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food and wine were fabulous and not overpriced. I will be back again soon!
  23. EzraL

    New York Area

    96 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience3
    Our waiter Chris was excellent, hostess very nice, and food was delicious. I can only give this good right now is the fact that it used to be more detailed and smoother operating. Would I go back? Absolutely, the food was great but It took a bit long to get drinks and keep them coming. Why offer bottomless mimosas if you have to wait 10 mins between orders. It wasn’t until our second one that we got carafes. Tell guests about it upfront. I ordered a Bloody Mary- actually-add that in too! The orders seemed a bit screwed up- ie. Poached egg instead of a hard boiled and one guest got an egg that didn’t want one. There weren’t many starters that I’d want to order. Although obviously French emphasis, bread and butter and radishes and olives aren’t the starters to get me going into brunch. They were out of oysters to roast. Get me some bites that inspire. Goat cheese with fig jam on thick bread, cheese or charcuterie platter for 2 or more. The larger lower room needs some love. It’s great space and the addition of some nice antique pieces was good but for too long, those empty uninspired coolers are looking lost. The crowd was good but the place should be packed. I think the drinks need to be more innovative- a Bloody Mary with a lime and a few olives can do better. There needs to be more starters to get going with. And the services need to click in line faster and with more attention a staff person should almost be in that room every 3 mins. My country omelette was terrific, the rosti potatoes were great. (Don’t let me ask for ketchup/salt and pepper, just bring it or offer. ) . And the frisée salad garnish was terrific. I will go back but please step it up- make me feel like I’ve gone to the best spot in town. Huge potential with some easy fixes.
  24. Robert

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good. Service and delivery were uneven. Hostess (a kid) first seated us in the bar, then next to the kitchen entrance, and then finally to a suitable and relatively quiet spot. By 7pm it was noisy. I don't consider 20' ceilings with exposed ductwork to offer much ambiance, and floor-to-ceiling windows on the street side made me feel a little too exposed. It's not a quiet, intimate place. Some plants, screens, or window treatments would go a long way. The restaurant let people exit through a dining room door onto the street which was annoying and offered blasts of cold. Roasted cauliflower appetizer was tasty but arrived lukewarm. Seacoast mushrooms app was great. My duck entrée was excellent, with very nice presentation, but the portion was small. My wife's scallops were tasty but weren't the freshest. Wine by the glass offerings were limited. We heard from our waitress that Bruxelles is under new management. If they work out the kinks, it could attract a wider following.
  25. Traveler

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food very good although one item was lukewarm. Service good. Limited menu but good value for the price.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We loved coming here in the past. With the changes in chef, the quality has gone down hill. Menu items remain similar not the same. Recently had mussels and the osso bucco beef. The mussels tasted off and were quite disappointing.
  27. ZBernal

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bruxelles Brasserie is one of my favorite places to eat for brunch and dinner. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Our waitress made tasty food and beverage recommendations for our family New Year’s Eve dinner. The craft cocktails were amazing and the food did not disappoint. The roasted oysters were a delicious starter and the Elk Osso Bucco Bourguignonne was by far my favorite dish. I will definitely return to Bruxelles Brasserie.
  28. EliseC

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food drinks and service!! Perfection. Will definitely be back when in town!
  29. ToughCookie

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food Excellent service try the Elk Osso Bucco terrific 👍
  30. JillM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Never disappoints! Delicious food, very attentive service and great ambience
  31. WarrenDining

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Terrific gem of a restaurant. Truly excellent service by Alex the server/bartender, great food and outstanding drinks. The space is a bit cavernous and somewhat cheesy but maybe the new management team will make it more cosy and authentic-feeling.
  32. MichaelN

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried Bruxelles Brasserie for the first time, and were definitely not disappointed. Excellent food, friendly service, nice atmosphere, and even a fine selection of music playing. We look forward to going back.
  33. LauraL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, scallops, chicken and burger were all delicious.
  34. LindaT

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Our meals were very good although a tad salty. The coffee was very flavorful, and our servers were very friendly and helpful. Service was just a bit slow, but I don't think they were understaffed. Perhaps it was a kitchen problem. Would definitely go back as there were other items on the menu we wanted to try.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive and friendly service and excellent food.
  36. JessicaN

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    There’s a new chef and new menu. I think they need to work on their service a bit more before I come back.
  37. Mgan

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely gutted to learn Roland and Angela will be leaving this gem. Was recommended to me by a friend only a few months ago but I quickly became a regular. I'm disappointed and sorely going to miss it, but am also looking forward to patronizing wherever they end up. Great food, great people. Keep in touch.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Roland’s last week - so we had to have one more meal! And it did not disappoint. Probably one of the best chefs in our area - such a shame that he will no longer be at Bruxelles. Nevertheless, thank you Chef Roland for the countless incredible meals my wife and I have had the past 3 years. Cheers!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Food was good, but we waited almost an hour and the restaurant had just opened and was empty. Also had to ask multiple people multiple times to get our bill. Great food, but probably won’t choose here again
  40. MichaelS

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Only minor complaint is that waitress kept coming by asking if we were ready to order. A little annoying and could be perceived as being rushed. Got better after she realized we wanted to take our time and enjoy our night

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bruxelles Brasserie using the Order Online button. Bruxelles Brasserie also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 857-1494.

Bruxelles Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 591 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Bruxelles Brasserie

63-71 N. Main St, South Norwalk, CT 06854

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Ann St

  • Neighborhood

    South Norwalk

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    FREE PARKING at the rear of the restaurant. Enter from N Main St (with Bruxelles behind you) on your left.Turn left onto Marshall St.Take the 1st left into the car park. Bruxelles is at the end of the carpark, with a signed back entrance into the restaurant.Additional public parking lot behind the Regent Cinema opposite Bruxelles.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (203) 857-1494

  • Private party facilities

    Large private dining area that can accommodate up to 80 people

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