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A photo of The Capital Grille - Stamford restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2619)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Booked 35 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.
A photo of Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(881)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich
Booked 12 times today
Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar celebrates Italian Fare With Neighborhood Appeal. Italian cuisine is known for its depth and variety of flavors, fresh ingredients, and classic comfort. Its diverse appeal, from tastes and textures to styles and regions, make Italian cuisine a family favorite. Takeout Menu can be found in our profile. We are also offering delivery everyday on our website.
A photo of Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1784)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Stamford
Booked 19 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.
A photo of Tony's at the J House restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2124)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich
Booked 25 times today
Tony's at the J House menu offers something for everyone-- homemade pasta, fresh fish, Prime dry aged steaks from Allen Brothers and sushi from Miku of Greenwich. Our Menu offers a wonderful twist to traditional Italian dishes. Vibrant salads, seasonal roasted vegetables and a revolving cheese selection round out his innovative menu. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. We keep a portion of our tables offline and if you don't see the time you wish, please call us at (203) 698-6999.
A photo of Valbella Connecticut restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1195)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Riverside
Booked 30 times today
Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles. Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.
A photo of The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(192)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Booked 17 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.
A photo of Villa Italia Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Stamford
Booked 6 times 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.
A photo of The Royal Green restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(111)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Stamford
Booked 3 times today
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.
A photo of Scena Wine Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(76)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Darien
Booked 5 times today
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.
A photo of L'Escale restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2724)
Price: Very Expensive
• Provencal • Greenwich
Booked 30 times today
The iconic, l’escale restaurant bar, or “port of call” for seasonal Mediterranean cuisine is designed to transport the ambiance of Provence to the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Two-hundred-year-old stone terra cotta tiles from Provence adorn the floors with a wood burning fireplace lending an unmistakable charm and beauty.Located at Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel, the restaurant’s intimate decor, along with its wrought iron tonelle covered waterfront terrace and exquisitely designed menu by award winning Executive Chef Frederic Kieffer will deliver the Côte d’Azur right to your table.

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  • George
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Consistently great food and service at Louie’s. All four of us were happy with our food selections. We will keep coming back.
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    Louie's Italian Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Greenwich
    4.8
  • Kevin
    New York City •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This restaurant has become our go to special event place. So few of these experiences remain. Not only is the food exquisite, but it’s almost a throwback to “fine dining“. The uniformed staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and incredibly attentive. The last time we went for Thanksgiving, at the end of the meal, the waiter handed us his business card and recommended that the next time we came back, we asked for him and he would be sure we were well taken care of. Who does that? Totally amazing. Cannot recommend this highly enough. 
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    The Capital Grille - StamfordPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Stamford
    4.8
  • BarbaraVIP
    New York City •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I’ve been to Valbella many, many times and often for a holiday. This Christmas Eve was very unusual in my experience. Our table wasn’t ready when we came in. The bar and entranceway were packed and I thought we’d never be seated. We did wait 15 minutes but apologies all around. There must have been a problem because I’ve never experienced this. Once we sat down at the best table (in front of the fireplace), all went well. The waiter was fantastic: he didn’t rush us, had a sense of humor and acted like we were his only table. Everyone enjoyed their meals. A lovely way to spend Christmas Eve.
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    Valbella ConnecticutPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Riverside
    4.7
  • JohnVIP
    New York City •68 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Server did an excellent job considering how busy the restaurant was on Christmas Eve. The food was cooked perfectly.
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    Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
    4.8
  • Lacey
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Dinner at Tony’s was everything I wanted and more! I had an excellent fettuccine with scallops, shrimp and lobster. It was piping hot and insanely delicious. My husband had the rack of lamb which was incredibly flavorful and tender. We ended the night with the tiramisu which was something I had been craving for a few weeks (12 weeks pregnant) and it 100% satisfied that craving! The service was excellent, the ambiance was fun and Tony himself came over to thank us for coming. Highly recommend getting a meal here when you’re in the area!
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    Tony's at the J HousePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich
    4.6

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Discover the charm of Stamford, Connecticut, where the dining scene shines with hidden treasures perfect for any food lover. In the heart of Fairfield, local neighborhood gems offer a delightful culinary experience, blending unique atmospheres with exceptional service. These restaurants, celebrated for their originality and local flair, provide a range of dining options from cozy, intimate settings to vibrant, lively spots enriched with live music. Whether you're in the mood for an inventive brunch, a sophisticated dinner, or just a casual meal with friends, Stamford's eateries cater to all occasions. Each establishment prides itself on a commitment to quality and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences. As a culinary hotspot in Fairfield County, Stamford invites both locals and visitors to explore its eclectic mix of restaurants that truly embody the spirit of the neighborhood.

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