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29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT

29 Markle Ct

4.7
4.7
397 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Located downtown Bridgeport CT, 29 Markle Ct. Awarded "Best New Restaurant 2023" by the Connecticut Restaurant Associations "CRAZIES Awards". Upscale New American Cuisine, focused on local, coastal ingredients and smoked methods of cooking. Exec Chef, @chefdamondaye.

We gladly accept walk-ins at the bar on a first come first served basis. A 15-minute grace period is allotted to your arrival time should you run late. After 15 minutes your reservation will be released and offered to guests on our waitlist. All guests must be present to be seated. Tables are reserved for one & half hours. For parties of 6 or more, a $25 per person credit card hold is required to confirm your reservation. No shows and or unconfirmed cancellations risk forfeit of held funds. If you would like to book a catering event or a reservation for a larger party (8+), please send an email to restaurant@29marklect.com. All larger party requests must be confirmed and require a credit card. Thank you.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 296-4761
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Damon Daye
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private room for parties up to 25. Please email restaurant@29marklect.com to discuss our options.
  • Neighborhood
    Bridgeport
  • Cross street
    State st
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bridgeport train station | Metro North
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Innovative

  • Connecticut

    American

  • Fairfield

    Innovative

  • Fairfield

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
29 Markle Ct is a vibrant culinary gem in Fairfield County, delighting diners with its "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Chef Damon and his team offer a welcoming atmosphere, with standout dishes like "sophisticated menu items" that impress guests. Though occasionally noisy, the "creative cocktails" and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

397 Reviews
  1. Jp

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in Ct. You feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. Amazing team. Fantastic food and have always had an outstanding evening. Highly recommended!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    party of four and we sat in an unusually high cushioned bench seat booth. That aside, the food was delicious. We tried the chard broccolini, Caesar salad, the halibut dish with chard corn, lamb chop Lollipops and every last dish was delectable. A multitude of flavors that all blended well. both owners, Wesley and Damon, the chef, Came out to inquire, however everything was. All servers tended to the tables which gave the feeling that we were being taken excellent care of. Five stars !!

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  3. Dan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Markle never disappoints great food great atmosphere love this place!!!!

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  4. Dee

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our first visit to 29 Markle! The food, staff, Chef and owners were amazing. Tables with larger parties can be loud given the smaller space. We will make this restaurant a regular date night! Cheers!!

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  5. Ed

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been to 29 Markle 6 times. We really love the food. It is consistently top notch, and rivals most restaurants in the Fairfield county area. Our only complaint, and it's a big one, is that the service is consistently horrible. When greeted at the door when we arrived last night, the first thing out of the greeters mouth was that there was a 90 minute limit on our stay. Now, mind you, I fully understand the reason for that...many restaurants have adopted this. However, when you have to wait forever for your drink orders to reach the table, it is very frustrating. Throughout our 90 minute stay, we seemed to be waiting more than half the time for our drinks to reach the table. To top it off, at the end of our meal, one of the waiters (not our original one) asked us if we'd like anything else. We ordered coffees. Again, we waited only to have our original waiter come back and ask us if we'd like anything else. We asked him to check on our coffees, and he said he'd follow up. He then returned to our table a few minutes later to inform us that they could only make espresso vs regular coffee. ?????? To sum up, excellent food, horrible service. We'll keep going back hoping that at some point they can figure out how to improve the service. The staff is very friendly, but they're in need of a manager who can manage the front end of the restaurant the same way the chef manages the kitchen.

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  6. Jessica

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. It is a beautiful place for a special evening.

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  7. Maddy

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is so friendly and the Chef came and introduced himself! So great, had a fun time!

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  8. Amanda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and meeting the chef was a special touch. What a gem in the heart of Bridgeport!

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  9. Suzanne

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely try 29 Markle Ct. The ambiance is cool, the food is excellent and inventive. The curry muscles were delicious and our waiter couldn’t have been more enthusiastic. When we waited too long for our after dinner drinks she was very apologetic and comped them, wanted to make sure we left with a positive experience.

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  10. CarolineB

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here after months on my “list” - met/exceeded expectations. Inventive, well-rounded menu with lots of options. The crab balls were nice & spicy, and if I were a poet, the carrots deserve and ode written to them! Service could not have been anymore solicitous, friendly and engaged. Will be back to try more items on the menu that called out to me!

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FAQs

29 Markle Ct is rated 4.7 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for 29 Markle Ct

29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4816

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State st
  • Neighborhood
    Bridgeport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bridgeport train station | Metro North
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Damon Daye
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 296-4761
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private room for parties up to 25. Please email restaurant@29marklect.com to discuss our options.
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