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Chef Luis Restaurant  and Boquitas Bar, New Canaan, CT

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

4.6
4.6
46 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Chef Luis is a vibrant restaurant serving unique, creative fare influenced by flavors from around the world. No matter what cuisine you fancy, Chef Luis Lopez, one of New Canaan’s most beloved local chefs, has cultivated a contemporary global menu bursting with clean, fresh ingredients. Set amidst a warm atmosphere, be treated to the passion and richness of an international culinary celebration, right here in your backyard!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 972-5847
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    New Canaan
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 46 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fairfield

    Neighbourhood gem

46 Reviews
  1. fred

    VIP

    New York City

    162 reviews

    4.0

    162 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very personable and competent server who dealt well with a busy night.

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  2. Judy

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been trying different dishes and all have been delicious. I’ve never been disappointed.

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  3. Tara

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fairly bland, server seemed like we were annoying her. Won’t go back for a while.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service here is great! Food- not so much. Prices are a lot for what you get. Had the rice bowl with shrimp for $32 which had 4 shrimp and a few little side but basically it was a bowl of rice. It sure how they can charge that for a rice bowl! My friend had a salad and added a piece of salmon- it was $50. Will not be going back

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  5. Susan

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming back to Chef Luis. Our favorites on their regular menu are always fresh and delicious and the specials are too. We were surprised and delighted to see the newly decorated interior. Love all the blue trim and new artwork. Service was attentive and friendly.

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  6. Robert

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so fresh. And there were so many choices if you wanted to eat lightly. I could have had an entree or a single taco. I particularly like the salads here. Interesting and crispy.

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  7. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. We were first time diners last week and had a wonderful dinner. Our waiter was fantastic (son of luis!) and oh so very helpful. Halibut was outstanding! Can't wait to go back.

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  8. David

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Recommended for sure. We went for an early dinner and sat at the bar. The food and service were both great, including the bartender bringing out a beet with onions from the chef to make sure that was ok for the picky eater in the party. That was a really kind and thoughtful gesture. Usually when she has to make adjustments it’s met with annoyance by the server. Chef Luis showed how easy it should be to extend great hospitality. We enjoyed an all-around good meal and the nice folks at the bar were a bonus.

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  9. Kay

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The calamari appetizer is our favorite starter, the new Chicken Milanese will completely blow your mind, and you must of course try the Cioffi Steak Frites :-)

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Luis is the best! Such a vibrant restaurant with a happy, welcoming host. The food is delicious!

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FAQs

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 972-5847.

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Chef Luis Restaurant  and Boquitas Bar

129 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

  • Area
    New Canaan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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