Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Darien

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1. Scena Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

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2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 15 times today

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

3. Sails Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Darien

Booked 6 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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4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2597)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 10 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

5. Match

4.8

Exceptional(1519)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 9 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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6. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 3 times today

Conveniently in the heart of High Ridge Rd off of exit 34/35 on the Merrit Pkwy, The Ridges is a traditional NYC styled Steakhouse offering the best quality USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks such as our succulent Porterhouse, bold NY Sirloin, tender lean Filet Mignon as well as fresh daily line caught seafood, and homemade pasta to North Stamford.We invite you into our vibrant dining room decorated with table cloths and flowers for birthdays, corporate meetings, date nights, or just a casual night out we are to ensure you have a memorable evening.

7. The Royal Green

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Nestled in a quiet park like setting, just 40 minutes outside New York City and 10 minutes outside Westchester County New York, in Stamford, Connecticut, The Royal Green resides within Sterling Farms an 18 hole public golf facility laid out over 144 acres of a once active dairy farm.Here at The Royal Green we pride ourselves on the high quality ingredients used in each meal and outstanding service that we offer our valued customers. We look forward to serving you and your family in the near future.

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8. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(842)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 4 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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9. Villa Italia Restaurant

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4.7

Exceptional(127)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 1 time today

Italian food is comfort food; it's rich and flavorful, warm and hearty, and it's best enjoyed with friends and family. Pasta is food for the body and the soul. We are a family-owned business serving up homemade Italian cuisine to the Stamford community since 1983. Every single dish over the years has been not only authentic, scratch-made pasta, our homemade desserts by Chef Neil Vitiello, seafood, pizzas and more crafted from our family recipes, it's been cooked and served with love too. What's better than enjoying great food with live music? Join us every Tuesday night for Tuesday Night Live Jazz, featuring superb area musicians playing music from the Great American Songbook, pop and soft rock from the decades. Once a month we host an open mic/live karaoke night with Chris Coogan backing you on the keys! From our family to yours, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

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10. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2907)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 51 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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Mary Kayvip
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good food & a nice atmosphere to meet friends without it being too loud to hold a conversation.
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Scena Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darien
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4.5
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Markvip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The host was extremely accommodating and was a delight. The cocktails were delicious! Our server was A+!!! Knowledgeable regarding the menu, gave us excellent recommendations and ensured we didn’t over do it with apps to ensure we had the best dining experience. The steak for 2 is better than Mastro’s. Deserts so tasty! Highly recommend!! A++++
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MatchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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Randivip
New York City •83 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Prime is one of my favorite restaurants in Stamford. My brother and I both had steak. The filet mignon and skirt steak were cooked perfectly. The sides were also excellent. I was disappointed with the martini. The glass wasn’t completely full after the pour and the waitress had to go back to the bartender to get more martini! It’s the food (and a good wine list) that keeps me coming back!
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.8
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Stephenvip
Connecticut •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This capital Grille like all capital cruise is always consistent. High-quality food and high-quality service can be expected. Kudos to our Waiter George M. For his professionalism. 👍
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The Capital Grille - StamfordPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Stamford
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4.8
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Lisavip
New York City •122 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Convenient, local place. We go there often. Food and service consistently good!
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Sails Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Café• Darien
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4.6

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Scena Wine Bar

2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

3. Sails Bar & Grill

4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

5. Match

6. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse

7. The Royal Green

8. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

9. Villa Italia Restaurant

10. Terrain Cafe – Westport

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