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1. Artisan
4.7
Exceptional(1708)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Southport
Booked 24 times today
Artisan serves New England inspired farm to table cuisine. Located adjacent to the new Delamar Southport hotel, Artisan sets itself apart by offering a menu and an environment that is both refined and relaxed.
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2. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(2900)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 105 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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3. Blackstones Grille
4.4
Awesome(925)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Southport
Booked 17 times today
With decades of experience, Blackstones Steakhouse Group is proud of its impeccable service, ambiance and extraordinary food. From juicy cuts of dry-aged steak, and the freshest seafood and raw bar, Blackstones maintains its reputation on offering the ultimate dining experience. Only the best USDA prime beef is used and every cut is carefully dry-aged to provide the perfect concentration of taste, arriving at your table on a piping hot plate, sizzling with flavor. Join us every Thursday for our Classic Prime Rib Special! (Due to significantly increased demand for our "Prime Rib" special, reservations are required). Outdoor Dining - Patio will reopen September 2023! Perfect for football season
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4. Boca Oyster Bar
4.3
Awesome(1069)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bridgeport
Booked 6 times today
Located at Steelpointe Harbor, a new public realm consisting of a network of streets, open spaces, water views and harbor side strolling, Boca Mediterranean Oyster Bar will be your go-to destination for stunning water views and New England fare.
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5. The Cottage
4.7
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 34 times today
THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.
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6. Dockside Brewery
4.5
Awesome(563)
Price: Expensive
• American • Milford
Booked 28 times today
Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.
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7. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club
4.6
Exceptional(767)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 6 times today
The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck. Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.
A photo of Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport restaurant
8. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport
4.6
Exceptional(1453)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westport
Booked 20 times today
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive cabana and patio outdoor 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.
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9. Emmy Squared Pizza - Westport
4.2
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Westport
Booked 19 times today
Offering quality ingredients and deliciously unique toppings, our signature Detroit-style pizza is marked by its square shape, crispy bottom, fluffy dough, cheesy "frico" crust, and signature sauce stripes. Our famed double-stack burger, the Le Big Matt, was named ‘#1 Best Burger in Nashville’ by The Tennessean and Nashville Lifestyles, voted one of ‘The Best New Burgers In NYC’ by Gothamist, and listed as one of the ‘20 Best Burgers in NYC’ by The Infatuation. The menu also highlights a selection of approachable salads, sandwiches served on pretzel buns, craft beers and cocktails, wine and our homemade frozen pomegranate margarita! Gaining critical claim and an ever-growing cult following, we have expanded the Emmy Squared brand with eight locations across New York City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Louisville. In every neighborhood we join, our team is committed to contributing to the community and practice our company ethos of and unparalleled hospitality.
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10. Match
4.8
Exceptional(1515)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 23 times today
A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.

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  • Ashleevip
    Los Angeles •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always our go to date night spot - we come here about once a month. We love the staff and love the chef’s counter .
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    The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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    4.7
  • Michelle
    New York City •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We all had the Halibut with celery root puree & haricot vert. It was absolutely delicious. Dinnertime (on a Monday) was much quieter than lunchtime so it was nice that it wasn't too loud. Also they didn't rush us out. We lingered & chatted even after we paid the bill. Much enjoyed.
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    Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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    4.7
  • Harvey
    New York City •159 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Nov 2024
    We went again for a early Happy Hour diner. As always the service by Antonio was excellent. The food quality as always was excellent. Prices were up a bit but, well worth the quality of the food. We highly recommend Blackstone's Southport CT.
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    Blackstones GrillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Southport
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    4.4
  • Allisonvip
    New York City •77 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Nov 2024
    Great service and the food was excellent. Sitting in the bar area definitely has a cozy, sexy winter vibe. A definite hit!
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    ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
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    4.7
  • Steve
    New York City •33 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 2 Nov 2024
    The ambient soundtrack, not heavy metal or rap but I caught Jon Bon Jovi in ther, tells you something about this restaurant’s schizophrenic identity. The menu is almost excessively wide-ranging, from wings to lobster, in an sattempt to appeal to all comers, yet the prices invite a somewhat higher-incomed clientele. The interior is hardscaped, with no sound-absorbing fabric in sight(except the napkins) amidst the poured flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows and granite tabletops. The service was accomodating but slow at obvious transition points in the progression of the meal. Our order: appetizer of calamari was plentiful, oddly(for me) sprinkled with gorgonzola and drizzled with balsamic but delicious; an ahi tuna salad ( beautifully presented) and a clam and bacon flatbread that seemed a bit overdone/crispy. Two proseccos, a glass of pinot grigio and a bill of $120…. I want to try this location on a summer evening when there’s outdoor dining and enough light to enjoy the harborviews. Otherwise, it is not a top choice in several categories
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    Boca Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bridgeport
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    4.3

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