5 Best Historic Restaurants in New Canaan

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Roger Sherman Inn

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Canaan

Booked 1 time today

Owners Joseph and Nes Jaffre invite you to enjoy memorable dining, beautiful accommodations and exceptional service in a landmark New Canaan inn within an hour of New York City.The dining room and bar feature French-inspired American cuisine with an extensive wine list as well as cocktails and light bites at the bar.Individually-decorated rooms and suites offer modern conveniences, luxury bath products and mini bars with gourmet snacks. The Roger Sherman can host up to 260 guests for Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsal Dinners, Business Meetings, Celebrations, Funerals and Intimate gatherings. Reservations are strongly suggested.Call us to plan your private event today 203-966-4541 ask for Nes.

2. Hatter Piano Bar

3.1

Good(6)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

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.

3. Washington Prime

4.8

Exceptional(1176)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 19 times today

Winner of Best Steak in Connecticut and top steakhouses in the U.S. by the Food Network, Washington Prime has the privilege of framing SoNo’s newest structure at the corner of Washington Street and Water Street. Adding to this historic and progressive waterside community, this highly anticipated Eating & Drinking Well is driven by a culinary and beverage program that is not about gimmicks - just honesty and creativity. No stranger to high impact restaurants, Washington Prime is brought to you by some of the area’s most dynamic restaurateurs. The land and sea menu is a bit of Americana with cross-cultural influences, the space is multi-dimensional and the attitude is left at the door. Here, we eat, we drink and we join in the fun.

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4. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

Exceptional(904)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wilton

Booked 13 times today

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

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5. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(386)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 19 times today

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Roger Sherman Inn

2. Hatter Piano Bar

3. Washington Prime

4. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

5. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

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