Best Casual Restaurants in Norwalk

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Hatter Piano Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.

2. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(980)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 13 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck river and Long Island sound.

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3. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(846)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 19 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

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4. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

4.4

Awesome(17)

Price: Expensive

• Georgian • Norwalk

Booked 15 times today

Cheese & Bread: A Taste of Georgia in NorwalkCheese & Bread is a new casual neighborhood eatery specializing in authentic Georgian cuisine. We offer a unique dining experience with delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and live music.**Our menu features:*** **Traditional Georgian dishes:** Khachapuri (stuffed bread), khinkali (dumplings), kupati sausage, meat and fish kebabs, chakapuli veal stew, and ojakhuri fried potato with meat and onions.* **Full bar:** Beer, wine, and spirits, including an extensive Georgian wine list.* **Coffee bar:** Enjoy a coffee or tea throughout the day.* **Breakfast:** Starting in August.**We are located at 68 Washington Street in South Norwalk.****Come experience the taste of Georgia at Cheese & Bread!**

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5. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 26 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.

6. Sails Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Darien

Booked 13 times today

Sails Bar & 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 Bar & 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 Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. 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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7. Match Burger Lobster

4.9

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 6 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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8. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Norwalk

The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.

9. Choupette

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Price: Moderate

• French • Westport

Crêpes Choupette is a charming French crêperie that brings the flavors of Paris to the heart of Westport. Our menu features a wide selection of both sweet and savory crêpes, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Nutella and banana crêpe or a more adventurous fig, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese crêpe, we have something to satisfy every craving. Our cozy and inviting atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun night out with friends. We also offer a carefully curated selection of French wines to complement your meal. Come experience the authentic taste of France at Crêpes Choupette. We look forward to welcoming you!

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10. Sally's Apizza - Stamford

4.7

Exceptional(144)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 23 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Stamford, Connecticut. It is the second location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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PatriciaVIP
New York City •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This Prix Fixe Christmas lunch was one of the best meals my husband and I have EVER had. The Amuse roast chestnut latte with vanilla foam topping was unbelievably delicious. I will try to replicate it. The raw bar selection was next - so fresh, so delicious, especially the oysters. My husband ordered the ample NY steak, cooked as ordered, enough that we had left over for breakfast today. I had the crusted salmon in a cauliflower risotto. Finally the best English Christmas pudding ever, and I am English. Fruity, moist and the light glacé sauce completed our meal. Truly outstanding service from Oumo and all the staff who were efficient, timely and patient.
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La plagePrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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4.7
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SusanVIP
West Palm Beach •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time at this location. Everything was excellent. We will be back. The best by far
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Blackstones Steakhouse - NorwalkPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Norwalk
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4.9
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Jeffrey
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent salmon and swordfish. Delicious eggplant parm and chicken Marsala. Great pizza. Beautiful holiday decor.
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Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - WestportPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport
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4.7
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Ashley
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Nick our waterier was fantastic hospitable and gave us wonderful suggestions despite it being our second time there. The espresso martinis were fantastic as well and the restaurant was so tastefully decorated for Christmas. The food is out of this world and so authentic
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Cheese and Bread - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Georgian• Norwalk
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4.4
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Diane
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Overall we enjoyed and appreciated the music , the creativity of the artwork and seating arrangements . It is definitely a place to consider going for a date night. The servers and owners were extremely welcoming and eager to assist, even with the bottle of wine to consider. The food is average for bar food .
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Hatter Piano BarPrice: Moderate• American• Norwalk
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Hatter Piano Bar

2. La plage

3. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

5. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

6. Sails Bar & Grill

7. Match Burger Lobster

8. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

9. Choupette

10. Sally's Apizza - Stamford

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