50 Best American Restaurants near Darien

“Great food and friendly people. Plus, live music on Wednesday nights“

“We had a private event with 15 people in the back room and their event coordinator (Lindsay) and our waitress (Carmen) went above and beyond to make the day perfect for my 90 year old mom! Highly recommend this experience. The room could probably hold 20-25 comfortably.“

“Great food, welcome atmosphere, great service, fair prices….what’s not to love?!?“

“a great place, food is always fresh and delicious, the staff is the best!“

“Really good! Affordable and a really cute place!“

“We had a party for my husband’s birthday in one of the private rooms. The room was a perfect size for 25 people. The table was set beautifully! The room looked lovely and had a small walk out patio that opened the space. The staff could not have been nicer: very accommodating and respectful of all dietary needs. The food was excellent! The timing of the service was leisurely. We had an exceptionally good experience Nancy“

“The Schoolhouse is our favorite local place for a gracious, delicious and welcoming ambiance. The menu has great variety and the specials are always creative. Everything from cocktails, apps and main courses are wonderful -- you can't go wrong. The historic building and cozy dining room are unique and quintessentially New England.“

“Everything! The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable!“

“Hudson Malone is our go to spot especially with our young kids. Jesus, Joe, Steve, the whole gang makes us feel so welcome and at home every time. No other restaurant around here is like this! They enjoy seeing us and our kids and we love seeing them! When we get a chance for a date night or a girls night, we love coming here too. The bar vibe is the best! We can always count on HM for a great meal, drinks, and great service.“

“love it .kind,friendly staff,GREAT specials,creative ,yummmy.(easy to park)“

“We both had the caesar salad and the flank steak sandwich, which was delicious. Thank you for supporting Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week. We will be back soon!“

“Shocked that this place isn’t packed with people. The service is incredible, we were greeted graciously and the waitress was so attentive. The food tastes fresh and very comforting. The starter of chips and frijoles was also spectacular. Couldn’t recommend more!!!“

“Best breakfast sandwich I’ve had!!! Fabulous soups, wonderful menu and lovely people!!!“

“Awesome old school bar-style burgers done right! You can tell they care and use quality ingredients. Cheeseburger with caramelized onions, pickles, and their house sauce (it’s kinda like a chipotle mayo) is the perfect combo. The staff and owners are as nice as can be too.“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“Stopped by this quaint little bar before a show, and the bartender immediately recognized my Streetlight Manifesto hat. she even played one of their songs on the speakers, which was an awesome gesture. Staff were super friendly, and the burger and fries were excellent. Great vibe all around.“

“always welcoming - love them all❣️“

“If you want top quality food and service this is the place to go. Cozy warm atmosphere and such friendly and inviting staff makes for such a perfect and memorable night !“

“Went for brunch and it was great. The restaurant is beautiful and has lots of outdoor seating. Staff was great. There was music playing inside. We got the arancini that was yummy, steak and eggs that were delicious, and fish tacos that were ok. Drinks were very good too.“

“Tremendous meal Wedge salad. Chicken parm. Penne vodka. All delicious. First time visitor. Expect to be back soon. Nice service. Thanks chef“

“Had dinner following my daughter’s graduation and everything was nothing short of excellent. We were seated promptly by a very friendly hostess. Our server was great and on top of everything. We have allergies and he went above and beyond to review the menu ensuring our meal was perfect. Food was excellent!! We will definitely be going back and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great meal with superb service.“

“Splendid pancakes and paninis! The bacon on the side was cooked to perfection, delicious fries with the right amount of salt. It felt like everything was put together with love but not sacrificing the speed in which food came out. Me and my boyfriend will absolutely be back when we visit Connecticut again!“

“We came from Maine for the Soundside music festival and stayed in Norwalk. We ate here twice while in town for the weekend! We left our credit card on accident the first night and they held it for us! We’d forgotten coffee creamer for our air BnB so we asked the bar tender if we could buy a cup of cream. He gave it to us! Melissa was our waitress and she was great! Super friendly and great service. Over all AMAZING food and service!!! If we ever travel to Norwalk again we will definitely be back for some grub!“

“Party of four. Everything from apps to Coffee was delicious. Highly recommend.“

“great food, location and service“

“Wings Robs way and Thai salmon salad“

“Great… just like it’s been for going on 50 years!!“

“TGB The Granola Bar in Westport, CT is a vibrant and welcoming spot that perfectly blends a pleasant atmosphere with fresh, flavorful food. From their delicious breakfast and brunch offerings to their creative coffee drinks, everything is made with high-quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation. The staff is friendly and attentive, making you feel like a valued guest whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or lingering with friends. With its stylish décor, upbeat energy, and consistently tasty menu, TGB is a go-to destination for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying and uplifting dining experience in Westport.“

“Fabulous place fabulous food fabulous staff fantastic time“

“This is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is terrific, the owner is a great guy, and the prices are reasonable. I love taking my family there. We can always have a healthy and delicious meal. If you have not been, your should definitely try it.“

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“The food was amazing! I had the mafaldine Nero which is a seasonal selection and my fiancé had the beef Wellington and both were delicious. The Wellington was cooked perfectly and my pasta with braised octopus was to die for. We also had the creme brûlée which was delicious. The margarita was one of the tastiest margaritas and I’m not a big margarita fan. The old fashioned with hibiscus infused bourbon was unique in it’s taste but I loved it. It gave the bourbon a refreshing taste. Service was excellent!“

“Everything I had here was really good. Everything from the guacamole to the cheesesteak. My only wish is that they served the waffle fries with everything! Great uplifting atmosphere as well.“

“fantastic food hands down“

“Wonderful service, food and cocktails. Had a bit of everything and it all was exceptional. Highly recommend.“

“I used to go here quite often many moons ago, but for some reason haven't been there in quite a while. But was meeting an old friend who lives in New Caanan, and we chose this place. I opted for the Fish-n-Chips which was pretty tasty, but somewhat oily. But I ate every bit of it. The atmosphere is very "dive" bar ish, which is a bit of a charm in itself. We were able to eat our food and enjoy a couple of beers with some good conversation without them trying to turn over the table. After all these years CSE still has tasty food, and I'm sure I'll be back.“

“Around CT & NY Elm reliably holds its place with Pound Ridge, L’escale, Skittleman, Union League, plus honesty the coolest professional staff, blessed to have Elm 🌳..“

“Fun, energetic bar with great margaritas and modern Mexican cuisine. The menu has traditional flavors but with some fun spins on preparation & presentation.The staff was friendly and attentive.It’s a great upbeat place that will be perfect destination as the weather gets nicer and we can enjoy the outdoor space.“

“We hadn't made a reservation but Lucia was super accommodating. We love eating here as it has a bustling vibe, like a New York bistro. Food, as always outstanding and atmosphere first class. Cannot wait to return.“

“Love Dunville’s. My go to Place to gather with friends for great food, drinks 🍹 n a nice atmosphere. Don’t miss their brunch it’s amazing!“

“First time diner. Appreciated that the bartender went out of his way to make a margarita just the way I like it. Had a delicous salad and pasta with seafood. Also liked that we were not rushed through dinner. Warm, cosy environment with outdoor seating. Unpretentious and very good food. I'll be back.“

“Excellent food and service! Perfect before seeing a show at the Palace!“

“We had a great lunch here. We brought my mother and brother to have lunch and they loved it. The spinach artichoke dip is awesome. Very flavorful and served with amazing seasoned hot pita bread. I love the tomato soup and the crab bisque was excellent. The French dip sandwich is more than enough to share. We don’t like the fish and chips but mainly because it had an unusual batter and the halibut was cut into stick forms. The Belgian waffle was very flavorful. The service was challenging at times but overall we had a very good dining experience.“

“Been coming here for a decade at this point, any time I am visiting family I stop in. This time I finally tried the Pickle Wings, and they were amazing! They fell right off the bone and were seasoned perfectly. Such a great vibe in there too!“

“Good food and spiked shakes“

“Love the LA Fit wrap, of course on a habanero tortilla. Great soups, too. All around a great option for a quick lunch.“

“We went here with 3 generations and lots of different food preferences and we all loved our food. The service was wonderful. Anytime the water glass got low they were there to fill it up. It is a family owned restaurant and we wish them much success.“

“Stumbled upon this amazing spot! Great service, ambience & food. Suzie was so friendly & the customers that were local, made our day!
The only thing I have to mention is that the menu on the clipboard is very odd. A rubberband?! That needs to be changed & the awful clipboard 📋 for payment.
We will definitely be back!“

“My favorite burger spot in CT !!! I’ve been going here since 1996 when I lived on Summer Street as a child. Now as a 34 year old adult I STILL get just as excited about going as I did back THEN ! Maybe even MORE because now I have money for extra food !! 🤣🤣🤣. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. My favorite is the chili cheese burger on a wedge!“

“Awesome time always. Staff always super welcoming and helpful. Service... excellent! LETS GOOOOOO!!!“