Fairfield County Restaurants

In today’s blog post, I will be discussing restaurants in Fairfield County! I always enjoy learning about restaurants and the interesting foods on their menus, in hopes that they will sound interesting to all of you reading and that all of you and me will go to them someday and support them. 

The first restaurant is The Sinclair in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include cheeseburger egg rolls, guacamole and tortilla chips, New England clam chowder, buffalo cauliflower, fried calamari, panko crusted goat cheese cakes, chowder fries, fried meatballs, pork fried rice, lamb lollipops, chicken Tinga taquitos, jambalaya rice balls, chicken parmesan wedge, steak sandwich, cubano sandwich, jambalaya, sesame chicken fried rice, steak frites, shrimp and grits, chicken scarpariello, cherry pepper pork chop, grilled lamb chop, chicken parmesan, penne vodka, kettle cooked zoodles, and New York strip steak.

The next restaurant is Allium Eatery in Westport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include truffle fried dough, lamb shank, duck breast, New York sirloin steak, venison medallions, cappelletti pasta, strawberry tart, carrot cake, chocolate budino, and roasted pineapple with vanilla ice cream and shortbread crumble. 

The next restaurant is Old Post Tavern in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include New England clam chowder, French onion soup, crab cakes, beef sliders, meatballs, roasted cauliflower, cast iron steak tips, crispy calamari, soft pretzels, fried provolone, popcorn shrimp, lamb chops, barbecue brisket tacos, pizza, Angus burgers, lobster ravioli, rigatoni bolognese, pan seared sea scallops, fish and chips, seafood soup, filet mignon, New York strip steak, skirt steak, and chicken parmesan.

The next restaurant is Brick Walk Tavern in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include chili garlic crispy shrimp, jumbo grilled shrimp, French onion burger, beef barbacoa, lamb bolognese, steak frites, dan dan noodles, chicken souvlaki, zucchini linguini, warm chocolate cake, sticky toffee pudding, oatmeal skillet cookie, Longford’s ice cream, warm apple tart, and creme brulee.

The next restaurant is 29 Markle Ct Restaurant & Lounge in Bridgeport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include grilled marinated lamb chops, jollof fried rice, fried stuffed potatoes, mahi mahi fish tacos, black rice and crab balls, fried chicken sandwich, wagyu smash burger, fish sandwich, ribeye steak, braised short ribs, shrimp and grits, shrimp ravioli, saffron risotto and seared sea scallops, goat cheesecake, apple tart, and chocolate cake.

The next restaurant is BONDA Restaurant in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include sea scallops, braised beef tacos, sriracha brined fried chicken, steak frites, braised lamb, pork chop scarpariello, coriander crusted chicken laksa, and a burger.

The next restaurant is Barn Door Restaurant in Ridgefield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include zucchini blossoms, calamari, crab cakes, meatballs, eggplant stack, New England clam chowder, French onion soup, short rib ravioli, lamb burger, beef burgers, original pizza, Margherita pizza, macaroni and cheese pizza, paella, chicken Milanese, chicken scarpariello, chicken parmesan, shrimp and polenta, steak frites, stuffed chicken, New York cheesecake, apple blueberry cobbler, creme brulee tiramisu, tres leches cake, almond cream cake molten chocolate cake, and tartufo. 

The next restaurant is The Redding Roadhouse in Redding. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include buffalo cauliflower, steamed vegan dumplings, warm crab dip, Bavarian pretzels, French onion soup, beef burgers, fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, steak and fries, and grilled ribeye steak.

The next restaurant is The Chelsea in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include fried meatballs, garlic shrimp, pigs in a blanket, macaroni and cheese, calamari, cauliflower, chicken scarpariello, burgers, rigatoni bolognese, steak frites, butter pecan cheesecake, ice cream, tiramisu, affogato, cookie ice cream sandwich, churros, and bread pudding. 

The next restaurant is Bailey’s Backyard in Ridgefield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include stuffed eggplant masala, fried gnocchi, roasted carrot soup, French onion soup dumplings, braised short ribs, vegan drunken noodles, and butternut squash ravioli.
The next restaurant is Black Cat Grille in Ridgefield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include French onion soup, shrimp spring rolls, crab cakes, filet mignon bites, fried calamari, buffalo chicken wrap, pork tacos, ahi tuna tacos, shrimp tacos, Cajun grilled shrimp wrap, blackened catfish sandwich, beer battered cod sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, Georgetown dip sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, penne bolognese, fish and chips, and New York strip steak.
The next restaurant is Little Goose Cafe in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include seafood chowder, turkey meatballs, French onion soup, buffalo cauliflower, fried calamari, crispy vegetarian spring rolls, Arthur Avenue spring rolls, pan seared filet tips, chicken teriyaki potstickers, prime rib French dip sandwich, fish tacos, reuben sandwich, pulled pork quesadillas, grilled vegetable wrap, chicken parmesan, meatloaf, rigatoni, braised short ribs, fish and chips, hanger steak, shrimp stir fry, beef vegetable soup, macaroni and cheese, apple cake, cheesecake, key lime pie, chocolate bottom banana custard pie, chocolate lava cake, and peanut butter pie.

The next restaurant is The Boathouse at Saugatuck in Westport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include French onion soup, fried lobster tacos, lobster roll, chicken Milanese, prime burger, steak frites, roasted cauliflower steak, apple strudel, brownie sundae, and creme brulee.

The next restaurant is Artisan Restaurant in Southport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include fried pickles, beef sliders, beef burger, fish and chips, New England seafood chowder, crab cakes, kale pecan ravioli, shrimp fra diavolo, catch of the day cioppino, crispy duck breast, hanger steak, braised beef short ribs, New York sirloin steak, malted banana chocolate pudding, peanut butter mousse, ricotta donuts, pineapple upside down cake, and profiteroles.

The next restaurant is Schoolhouse At Cannondale in Wilton. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include asparagus soup, slow cooked pork belly, duck breast, New York strip steak, pork osso buco, leek and truffle ravioli, chocolate soufflé, lemon pound cake, and earl gray panna cotta.

The next restaurant is Bar Rosina’s in Greenwich. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include cheese pizza, Margherita pizza, focaccia, prosciutto, arancini, chicken cutlets, fried mozzarella, eggplant rollatini, meatballs, potato croquettes, ricotta gnocchi, ravioli, cavatelli, rigatoni, chicken scarpariello, center cut veal chop parmesan, New York strip steak, olive oil cake, chocolate cake, Nutella donut, Basque cheesecake, and tiramisu.

The next restaurant is Hanna’s Middle Eastern Restaurant in Danbury. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, falafels, cheese rolls, spinach pies, meat pies, moussaka, stuffed squash, stuffed cabbage lamb, lamb chops, beef with rice, beef and lamb kofta, gyro platter, and beef shawarma.

The next restaurant is Hoodoo Brown BBQ in Ridgefield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Texas poutine, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken and cornbread waffles, barbecue brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, beef ribs, brisket grilled cheese, a mason jar filled with chunks of Carmelita’s, vanilla ice cream, and hot fudge, toll house pie, chocolate chip bread pudding, banana bourbon cream pie, fried Oreos, and s’mores ice cream cake.

The next restaurant is Greenwich & Delancey Delicatessen in Greenwich. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include grilled hot dogs, shiitake mushroom deviled eggs, smoked pastrami mini donuts, smoked beef bacon and potato knish, chicken schnitzel fingers, potato latkes, crispy potatoes, chicken blintzes, brisket blintzes, pastrami blintzes, challah French toast, chicken breast dumplings, potato dumplings, chicken schnitzel, corned beef, smoked brisket, matzo ball soup, split pea soup, butternut squash soup, rainbow cookie, black and white cookie, honey cake, chocolate strudel, chocolate babka, cinnamon coffee cake, and mini donuts.
The next restaurant is Elm in New Canaan. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include bread basket, mushroom flatbread, tomato bisque, rigatoni alla vodka, duck a l’orange, veal Milanese, skirt steak, filet mignon, striploin, ribeye steak, and onion rings tempura.
The next restaurant is Tavern at GrayBarns in Norwalk. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include asparagus soup, crispy fried oyster mushrooms, polenta and shrimp, spicy rigatoni, Iberian pork chop, roasted half duck, cheeseburger and fries, short ribs, wagyu frites, and roasted cauliflower.

The next restaurant is The Whelk in Westport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include salted cod fritters, hand cut French fries, scallop al pastor, clam chowder bowl, roasted koginut squash, fish and chips, seafood stew, shrimp and grits, squid ink cavatelli, New York strip steak, dry aged beef burger, fried chicken sandwich, lobster roll, Dubai cake, whoopie pies, and chocolate pot de creme.

The next restaurant is Monroe Social in Monroe. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include smoked pork belly, jumbo Bavarian pretzel, crab cakes, asiago stuffed gnocchi, fried calamari, buffalo chicken tenders, spicy shrimp, coconut shrimp, homemade garlic hummus, crispy chicken dumplings, fried chicken sliders, meatballs, beef empanadas, crispy vegetables, mozzarella sticks, fried fresh mozzarella, loaded tots, cheddar potato kegs, pulled pork sandwich, crispy chicken sandwich, crispy fish sandwich, butternut squash ravioli, lobster ravioli, short rib ravioli, lamb chops, pork chops, short ribs, New York strip steak, fish and chips, fried shrimp, fried chicken, and seafood risotto.

The next restaurant is J Law Kitchen & Craft Bar in Danbury. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include steak frites sandwich, shrimp tacos, French dip sandwich, scallop roll, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, chicken and lemongrass dumplings, crab cakes, arancini, duck fat fries, duck fat poutine, roasted beet hummus, bang bang shrimp, potato smashers, warm pretzels, New York strip steak, pork chops, stuffed shrimp, chicken Milanese, and Margherita pizza.

The next restaurant is Boca Grille and Raw Bar in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include French onion soup, blackened scallops, filet tips, fried calamari, pretzel sticks, onion rings, lobster dumplings, Italian egg rolls, six ounce beef burger, steak sandwich, meatball parmesan grinder, barbecue shrimp taco, crispy chicken sandwich, tuna tacos, lobster roll, lobster ravioli, rigatoni alla vodka, chicken parmesan, shrimp scampi, gnocchi, New York strip steak, and prime rib.

The next restaurant is Sunset Grille Restaurant at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include New England clam chowder, fried calamari, crab cakes, artichoke crab dip, fried cauliflower, lobster roll, Cajun crawfish roll, shrimp roll, crab roll, penne a la vodka, seafood risotto, lobster macaroni and cheese, fried shrimp, fish and chips, pan seared scallops, and crispy fried scallops.

The next restaurant is Pier 131 Kitchen and Bar in Shelton. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include sweet chili cauliflower, General Tso’s broccoli, grilled lamb chops, steak frites, calamari, crab cakes, lobster lollipops, butter crab roll, chicken dumplings, street corn, mushroom risotto, Angus beef tacos, Margherita pizza, steak sandwich, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, cavatelli pasta, Cajun penne, shrimp risotto, and New York strip steak.

The next restaurant is Aurora’s in Fairfield. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include roasted tomato soup, lentil soup, meatballs, grilled shrimp, eggplant tower, fried calamari, wild mushrooms, short rib ravioli, penne vodka, lemon jumbo shrimp, pork sorrentina, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, and surf and turf.

The next restaurant is Riverview Bistro in Stratford. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include New England clam chowder, nachos, bayou shrimp, cheesy spinach dip, spring rolls, chicken vegetable soup, calamari, meatballs, eggplant fries, steak sandwich, fried scallop sandwich, lobster roll, lobster penne, rigatoni bolognese, lobster macaroni and cheese, risotto, stuffed shrimp, house battered shrimp, house battered scallops, house battered clam strips, house battered calamari, meatloaf, pork osso buco, braised short ribs, New York strip steak, chocolate cake, apple spring rolls, espresso creme brulee, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and apple crisp.

The next restaurant is a waterfront restaurant in Brookfield called Down The Hatch. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include Southwest chicken quesadillas, fried pickles, truffle fries, fried calamari, chicken tenders and fries, fried shrimp, fried clam strips, fish and chips, shrimp po’boy, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, burgers, Philly cheesesteak, crispy chicken wrap, and Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

The next restaurant is Table 104 in Stamford. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include arancini, meatballs, roasted eggplant, crispy calzone, sourdough pizza, rigatoni, burrata ravioli, colossal prawns, veal scallopini, short ribs, smash burger, and New York strip steak.
The next restaurant is Match Burger Lobster in Westport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include fried clams, fried oysters, fried bufala mozzarella, matzah ball soup, seafood chowder, fries, onion rings, burgers, foot long pork hot dog, cracked lobster, lobster roll, fish and chips, and meat and potatoes.

The next restaurant is The Cottage in Westport. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include wagyu brisket bao buns, shrimp fried rice, buttered lobster ravioli, scallops, crab toast, and lamb.

The last restaurant is Little Pub, which has five locations in Fairfield County. Some of the interesting foods on their menu include French onion soup, New England clam chowder, chicken tortilla soup, sticky chicken nuggets, hummus and flatbreads, farmers market spring rolls, a big pretzel, chicken quesadilla, buffalo cauliflower, cheeseburger sliders, macaroni and cheese, cheeseburger macaroni and cheese, pulled pork macaroni and cheese, buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese, burgers, meatloaf grilled cheese, pulled pork sandwich, Philly cheesesteak, eggplant wrap, fish and chips, chicken and waffles, beer battered fish tacos, and tenderloin steak tips.

Overall, there are many amazing restaurants in all of Fairfield County. So, get in your car, go support them, and have some amazing food!