42 Best Cocktail Bars near Darien

“Rápido riquísimo,abundante.Nos encanto.“

“Normally, Antonio's is very dark and there is a murmur of people talking. The night we went was much more quiet and the ambiance was a bit brighter than normal. I think there was only 1 waiter working, so the manager waited on us. He was a bit of a close talker, but he did a good job. I would have preferred if he didn't talk so closely to my face. Our food was very good - with 2 exceptions. Our fried burrata appetizer was cold and my branzino entree had zero flavor. There was no seasoning at all! I never ask for salt, but I needed it. It was also pretty cold in the restaurant. We will definitely be back, but maybe will get different food options next time.“

“Had a fabulous birthday dinner with family last night. Oysters were delicious with a great hot sauce provided from the Bronx. Skate and Monkfish specials of the day were excellent. Monday night and there was not an empty table. Testament to the great food and wonderful servers.“

“Great staff, great food. Celebre mi boda en este lugar y todo fue excelente. Los recomiendo 100%“

“Always delicious and great staff“

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

“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.“

“Excellent food, people, service, and atmosphere. So good!“

“Excellent place to see the 4th of July fireworks. You get ALL angels from everyone in Norwalk to westport doing fireworks show..top that with Good drinks AND a D.J you can't bet it...good people great vibe music choice was of ALL genres on the day I went which was a Friday..crowd was Grown and sexy all ethnicities great melting pot..I heard about it on IG and thought I would check it out and happy I did.😍“

“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!“

“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.“

“My girlfriend and I had dinner here tonight it was 5 star off the hook old school wonderful. Kyra was our bartender server ...it was so crowded at 9pm we had to sit at the bar but it was spectacular.

Service 5

Food 25

Owners appreciation 105

Loved it and will be back“

“My fiancé and I had an incredible experience at Siena for dinner. We were celebrating our anniversary and our server, Corey, made sure to pull out all the stops to make it a special night. We thoroughly enjoyed the environment which was upscale and fun. The food and drinks were outstanding! We were blown away by the attentiveness of all the staff and the flavors of our dishes. 10/10 would recommend!!“

“Best in a long line of searching for the best restaurant!“

“Went with my wife on Tuesday we love the Delicious fresh Mexican food, Frances was amazing she was on top of everything she was very friendly we didn’t know what to order she give us a recommendation on food was delicious also she recommended the piña colada was a good choice we will recommend Puerto Vallarta to our friends.“

“I went to Rizz Lounge & Grill with friends and had such an amazing night. The ambiance is upscale and modern. The food was delicious and fresh. The night I had went there was a DJ, and it really added to the dining experience. If you want a restaurant that has everything, great food, ambiance, and entertainment, you’ve found the right place! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Had different events they go above and beyond to make it perfect highly recommended“

“and yet another great place to eat in Norwalk, Connecticut ... Don Carmelo's Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar excellent restaurant... beautiful decor... outstanding service... and the food perfection 👌... and the margaritas are to die for had 2. 1 Passion Fruit and the 2nd coconut/ pineapple“

“The Lomo Saltado here is incredible — tender beef, crispy fries, and bold, fresh flavors in every bite. You can taste the love in the food, and the price can’t be beat for the quality and portion size. Friendly staff, quick service, and a warm vibe make this spot an easy favorite. Highly recommend!“

“I love how the restaurant looks it's beyond fabolus. Everything is perfect. Food drinks and staff.“

“Everything about this place gives one the feeling that they are vacationing in Italy! Very comfortable dining area, lovely restrooms, perfect acoustics, friendly and attentive waitstaff and delicious, creative dishes. I can’t wait to go back!“

“Wonderful cuisine by Chef Ben Freemole ! The place is delightful, the perfect escape after a busy day in the city. Will be back!!“

“We have been there 3 times. I wanted to wait before I posted a review. There Pizza is excellent,
very consistent, apps are good, nice selection. Service good. Very friendly staff. I have no complaints about the staff great people... Other than the beer and drinks being a little pricey I have no complaints..
Now for the negative.... There should be signs posted that all children must remain in their seats!! Maybe a designated area for just families with small children, management has the right to post this and should have some control over there establishment.....There is kid friendly and then there is kid friendly! Friday and Saturday night particularly. There has to be some thing done about the kids running around all over the place very annoying very distracting people trying to have a conversation, and they are running through the bar area climbing on the seats..Parents get controll of your kids; this is not Chucky Cheese; this is a place of business..!! Something needs to be done and this was 730 pm.
We thought going later 2 of the 3 times we we visited kids were running out of control. It wasn't just my wife and myself, we were with 6 other people also complaining and this was the bar area..Also some of the people commented that were sitting next to us..1 out of the 3 times we were there It was definitely much better the later you go to avoid the kid chaos.. do not let that detour you the pizza is excellent and the staff is outstanding !!!

I am writing this because this is a very nice place, food and service is awesome, the staff is wonderful and very attentive.I understand this is a hard spot for them to be in because if they say something the parents might not go back and that's their business, but it's ruining it for everybody else. No I'm not some old fart that complains about everything but it's not just me other people were saying the same thing. So parents please keep your kids from running around,remember you are in charge.. If you want them to run around like I said take them to Chuck e cheese.!!“

“we had everything from 5 different appetizers, to four entrees and 5 different desserts. We go out to eat all the time but have never gone here. So we tried it, the restaurant itself is gorgeous. The servers were very friendly and professional and on the ball. The food omg. What can I say it was magnificant. The manager came around and made sure everyone was happy, then the owner Danny came in and introduced himself. This is the best restaurant we have ever been to with the best food we have ever tasted. As I said we eat out alot but nothing compares. Hats off to all the staff and the owner. Well done. Cant wait to go back.“

“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.“

“This is an Amazing Restaurant with amazing and unique cuisine! Our Entrees, Appetizers , Dessert and Wine were Amazing! I cannot wait to go back!!!“

“Our first experience with this restaurant and we went during restaurant week on the last Saturday night, needless to say we were very happy! This is a gem on High Ridge road I wish I had discovered sooner. Menu selections are excellent and their offerings for restaurant week were wonderful, also a nod for honoring the promotional menu on a Saturday night which apparently isn't easy to find. Portion sizes of appetizes: Caesar salad, escargot and mix green salads all wonderful. Entrees of Chicken parm over linguini, Roasted Pork Chop and Crispy Skin Salomon all were of generous size cooked to perfection and very well seasoned. A bit more of the wonderful marinara sauce would have been great for the chicken parm. Service was a bit delayed as they were very busy, but our server was always wonderful, pleasant and very helpful! Overall experience truly outstanding and we are looking forward to visiting again and partaking in the full menu. Once again, I am happy to have discovered this restaurant which is partly what I enjoy restaurant week for...trying new places. I encourage you to try The Ridges as well!“

“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.“

“Wonderful cuisine by Chef Ben Freemole ! The place is delightful, the perfect escape after a busy day in the city. Will be back!!“

“Shamiel truly stands out as a fantastic bartender! The ambiance and food were absolutely incredible. I highly recommend this spot. When I visited on a Saturday to watch the Knicks, she provided exceptional service and created a great vibe. I definitely plan to return and make this my go-to bar for future games! 🍻“

“Muy buena atención recomendado“

“Everything ❤️❤️excellent choice for celebrate birthday ,en lot time whit friends,coattails are delicious and food espectacular !!“

“Good atmosphere! Tacos were really Good!“

“Absolutely fabulous restaurant for brunch, dinner, drinks, and events!! Highly recommend!!“

“Nice Sunday brunch. Friendly staff, good service and outdoor music.“

“Catering Party @ Sally’s Apizza Fairfield On Saturday September 13, 2025, we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The food, service and staff were phenomenal. We all know how great the pizza is, but the appetizers and salads were equally great. I can’t say enough about the wonderful servers, Dan and Brandon. There were efficient, kind, friendly and polite. They went out of their way to insure everyone was having a great time. The bartenders and other staff went a long way to help make everyone enjoy the party. I also want to thank the General Manager, James Layfield and the Catering Manager, Helen Blanchard for their exceptional service and hospitality. Sally’s Apizza @ Fairfield deserves a 5 star rating for making our event the success it was. Thanks so much“

“Absolutely fantastic! Love this place - it’s a seafood place but their cheese burgers are amazing. Definitely recommend.“

“We had lunch and we sat at the booths across from the bar, I was closer to the bar and could smell something that was similar to garbage. It bothered me but I ignored it. The couple we were with left and my wife and I went to the bar for a drink and some more food for her because she didn't like what she had for brunch. The smell of garbage was so bad, she decided to go hungry and we left after my one drink. We will not be coming back.“

“After a long wait the food comes then shortly after you get your drinks The food was good though“

“Delicious dinner there last night. Pricey but portions were big. Definitely would go back“

“When I first entered I was sketchy about the location. The waiter that welcomed me in seemed drunk. But a family member suggested the spot so I wanted to try. Took awhile to get a waitress but once she finally came I ordered. Lots of great choices to choose from the yuca fries were great. Omg the garlic sauce they have I don't know whats in it but its amazing so flavorful. I ordered seafood with the yellow sauce. Great choice very flavorful and filling. I will be back“