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A variety of dishes from our menu. - The Waters Edge at Giovanni's, Darien, CT

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

4.6 (549)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
2748 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sal Latorraca
  • Catering
    We can accomodate from 25 - 350 or an entire restaurant buy-out if required. With our onsite event planners and family dedicated approach we can make any event come to life and meet all your expectations.
  • Private party facilities
    Our award winning waterfront location is the perfect place for your celebration. No matter what the event, we understand that every detail needs to be perfect. Whether you’re here for an engagement party, a wedding, or a bar/bat mitzvah, our team will treat you like family.
  • Neighborhood
    Stamford
  • Cross street
    Weed Avenue
  • Parking details
    Onsite and plentiful , Free Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 549 people are saying

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waters Edge at Giovanni's excels in offering "absolutely delicious" food with "exemplary" service in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Patrons appreciate the "welcoming staff," "comfortable ambiance," and a menu with varied selections. The restaurant is praised for its special touches, like generous portions and commendable charity efforts, making it a five-star experience.
549 Reviews
  1. Ed VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed their delicious weekend prime rib dinner. Our food was prepared exactly as requested, table and wine service were excellent and we had a delightful conversation with the “man in charge”, Sal.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much, Ed! We’re thrilled to hear you and your wife enjoyed the prime rib dinner and had a great experience with our team. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Sal—he’ll be so glad to hear he made your evening even more special. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon!

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  2. Fiona

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect evening where staff went above and beyond to help celebrate my friend’s 90th birthday! We had a truly memorable experience. Attentive staff, delicious food and quiet setting where we could talk freely. Highly recommend!
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much, Fiona! We’re honored to have been part of such a special celebration. It means the world to us that your friend’s 90th birthday was a memorable one. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  3. Michael

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over the last decade, fine dining restaurants have been disappearing as the thirst for a more casual atmosphere seems to be growing amongst the foodie crowd. It was nice to bring my wife and mother-in-law to restaurant in which we could dine slowly whilst having a great conversation. The employees were top notch and very attentive. We are definitely going back.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Michael. Your words truly resonate with us. We’re so glad you, your wife, and your mother-in-law enjoyed a relaxed, unhurried evening—exactly the kind of dining experience we aim to provide. It means a lot to hear our team made you feel well taken care of. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  4. Diana

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was very good. It is on the expensive side. Service is excellent and very attentive. Ambiance is good, very comfortable but may be a bit dated for younger crowds.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Diana, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the attentive service and comfortable ambiance. We hear you on the pricing and style—your input is valuable as we continue to evolve while staying true to what makes our space special. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Marcia VIP

    Connecticut17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant to enjoy excellent food, welcoming staff, friendly service, and visit over a meal with good friends. The menu has a nice selection of varied courses for the three of us to make our selections which were baby lamb chops over spinach and mashed potatoes, beef shank in incredible sauce, and a pasta selection that warmed the heart. We each enjoyed the house salad to start and for dessert we all shared the moist and elegant cheese cake...the best we've had anywhere. We will be back.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Marcia! We’re so happy to hear you and your friends had such a great night. It sounds like you really got to enjoy the full experience—great food, good company, and that cheesecake (we agree, it’s something special!). We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to have you back again soon.

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  6. marie

    New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful holiday experience with family coming in from varied states. Food and service were exemplary. I would give a second round of appreciation and applause to every one of the many staff who greeted us, valeted cars, made us feel welcome on entry and again through our time there, and served our wonderful cocktails and meals. We will be back!
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much, Marie! We’re honored to have been part of your holiday gathering and truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to hear that every part of your visit—from the valet to the final toast—felt welcoming and special. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with the entire team. Can’t wait to welcome you and your family back again!

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  7. Keith

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal. Had an overcooked prime rib that was replaced on request with. Apologies. Good salad nice sides.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks, Keith! We’re glad you enjoyed your meal overall and appreciate you giving us the chance to make things right with the prime rib. We’ll share your feedback with the team—it helps us keep improving. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. danny

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. Great experience.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much, Danny! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and really appreciate the kind words. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Mitchell VIP

    Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Douglas our competent server who we’ve had numerous times is definite plus and makes a great meal even better.
    The Waters Edge at Giovanni'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Mitchell! We love hearing that Douglas helped make your experience even better—he truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have him. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  10. Monica VIP

    Chicago / Illinois30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We experienced a very private, enjoyable lunch w good service. The restaurant and food choices were nice, more of a dinner menu than lunch menu. However, there is no water to be viewed from the Waters Edge and I think that needs to be clarified as it is a bit misleading.

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FAQs

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 325-9979.

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's is rated 4.6 stars by 549 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

2748 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Weed Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Stamford
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Onsite and plentiful , Free Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sal Latorraca
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can accomodate from 25 - 350 or an entire restaurant buy-out if required. With our onsite event planners and family dedicated approach we can make any event come to life and meet all your expectations.
  • Private party facilities
    Our award winning waterfront location is the perfect place for your celebration. No matter what the event, we understand that every detail needs to be perfect. Whether you’re here for an engagement party, a wedding, or a bar/bat mitzvah, our team will treat you like family.
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