New American Restaurants near New Canaan, CT

“Amazing wings !!! Pickles are yummy!!“

“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.“

“Always delicious and great staff“

“Best cheese steak in town. Great beverage selection too.“

“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 🌳..“

“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!“

“The cocktails and the food were outstanding. The flavors of the appetizers (Kung Pao Brussels sprouts and Burata flatbread) were just delicious and all three of our main dishes (chicken pot pie, the sea bass and the clam and pork belly tagliatelle) just popped with deliciousness! Can't wait to go back!“

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

“Service was excellent! Maura and the team were very helpful and attentive. Menu was fresh and unique. We had several apps including tomato toast, cukes & melon with feta, tuna and venison tartares and ribs - all very tasty. Food and fun drinks were top notch. We had an early dinner and noise level was great for conversing. Very clean establishment and good vibe. Maybe a bit pricey but worth it. Recommend to give it a try.“

“I've been going here since it opened. some of the best food in the state.“

“I love this place so much. It’s probably my favorite restaurant in Norwalk. My whole family dined there regularly. My kids love it. The food and drinks are great, service is always excellent. It’s clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. The only thing I wish would be some new options on the menu.“

“With all of the beer it’s still very family friendly. Thank you!“

“We had a delicious date night dinner out at The Spread. We sat in the covered, heated outdoor dining space and the lighting and fireplace made it very cozy and enjoyable. The food was delicious - we ordered smaller plates to share. The service was very attentive, almost to a fault. The bus staff was very on top of filling our waters the second we took a sip and taking plates the moment the last bite was taken. There were many staff members in the outdoor space that we felt that we were being watched as we ate, and they were ready to pounce and clear the table as soon as we finished something. We did feel rushed, which was the only downfall of the meal.“

“This is a warm and wonderful place- every time. We opted to sit outside with old friends who are visiting the area. Outside by the river is magical at this lovely place, where the food is so well executed, the staff reliable and honest, and the mood warm and kind. Although the noise level within the restaurant can be loud given its space as a prior schoolhouse, the outdoor space is quiet and the pace appropriate. The food always so reliably excellent, and the waitstaff seems to be solid and always there- that is, they seem to keep staff who seem happy to be there. A minor modification was asked for with one special tonight which was expertly executed. The food hot, the wine list reliable. This place is magical and is worth a visit!“

“Great happy hour on deck !!!!!!!“

“Nice spot for brunch. Waiter was attentive, menu had great selections, food was tasty. Pancakes, salmon eggs Benedict, chicken wrap and burger were liked by all. Lava cake and gelato was really good as well.“

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

“We just hosted a big event at the Townhouse and it was amazing! Dana is a joy to work with, her team was professional, and the food delicious. My vendors loved working with them also!!“

“A family reunion made special by the excellent food and service!“

“Handy near the train station so you can get shelled after work and not have to drive home to Fairfield or wherever.“

“My wife and I enjoyed our evening. Johnny our server recommended the porterhouse and it was one of the best we've had but the sides were the star of the show. Wild mushrooms in truffle cream were unbelievable and the fries were crisp and delicious.“

“Dined here two nights in a row while visiting Connecticut. Bar and management was very friendly. Of course, there is always one annoying drunk at the bar. Food is fantastic!“

“Upscale but not too posh place in Greenwich with a menu that will please almost everyone! It was our first time in the area and this place stood out. The staff was very friendly and food was very good. We didn’t get any starters and I ordered the pork cooked well done so it took a while to get our food, that’s not a complaint just a warning. I would recommend getting a starter, especially if you are drinking because my margarita was stiff! Wish they had some mocktails. It’s a lovely place. Great place for a date night.

Vegetarian options: They had multiple non-meat forward dishes, tofu, mushroom. Etc.

Dietary restrictions: The chef was extremely accommodating to an onion allergy.“

“.. The other dae, I was Fortunate enough to have a recent Awesome Aquantice of mine, @Sarah, who was kind enuff to share mea sample of their 'in house Roasted Turkey' sandwich (that seasoned cheese spread is UNreal b.t.dubs) AND a slice of their Cinnamon bread too also.. Ssooooo Grrreatt! Thank You lookin forward 🌋🌅🤙🏾 = 💣.com yo“

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

“we have been there twice now and they never disappointed! always so much to eat. staff is super nice.“

“THE BEST BURGERS ANYWHERE!! The staff is always so welcoming!! Liz and Evon are so friendly!!!👍👍“

“fantastic food hands down“

“Rápido riquísimo,abundante.Nos encanto.“

“My family and I purchased the fry and the sauce and they both were phenomenal!!! You have some new customers 🖤please let us know when you are having any brunches or functions where you will be cooking!!!!! We love it!!! Thank you.🖤“

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

“Fabulous place fabulous food fabulous staff fantastic time“

“Staff was incredible at a very crowded event, will definitely come back to try the foods.“

“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“

“first timers the ahi burger hits the spot“

“The North Star is a great restaurant. The owner, David, is very friendly and runs a good service team. The dark interior creates a great ambience, especially on winter evenings, and Thursdays when there is a live band on are particularly good. Outdoor seating in the summer is good, provided you have applied plenty of mozzie spray. There is a good wine list too. But the food is excellent; I particularly recommend the goat cheese or endive & pear salads as appetizers, and our kids love the truffle mac & cheese. For main courses I particularly recommend the Chilean sea bass. This is one of the few restaurants I think it worthwhile to save some room for dessert, too.

My one quibble would be that the menu doesn't change much. Introducing more seasonal variation would be great, but perhaps David thinks: if it ain't broke, why fix it?“

“Steps away from a beautiful view of the Norwalk river and conveniently next to the local gym, it’s our favorite post workout weekend breakfast/ brunch spot. Delicious coffee, pastries and the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito are fantastic!“

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“If you’re looking for a delightful dining experience, The Benjamin in Ridgefield, Ct., is a must-visit. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable, thanks in large part to our headwaiter, Gerardo, who ensured we felt welcomed and attended to throughout our meal.

We started with a variety of appetizers, which set a high bar for the rest of the meal. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. For the main courses, I opted for the Long Island Duck, which was expertly cooked and incredibly tender, while my husband enjoyed the Beef Short Ribs—rich, savory, and equally satisfying.

To finish off our meal, we indulged in the vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. It was simply out of this world—creamy, with a perfectly caramelized top that added just the right amount of sweetness.

Overall, our experience at The Benjamin was exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and outstanding service in a warm and inviting atmosphere.“

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

“Recently held a conference in this hotel and the entire staff at this hotel made it amazing! From the delicious catering to the rooms and amenities, we had a fantastic experience! Dinner at Tony’s was incredible and it was even more amazing when Tony came and played a trivia game with all of us! The laughter and fun we had was just what we needed and it really was fantastic! I received nothing but amazing feedback and I truly cannot thank the staff enough! If I could give you more than 5 stars, I would!!! Thank you!!!“

“I cannot emphasize enough how much you need to try this place! This is by far the best hidden gem in all of New England for plant-based and flexitarian eaters. TRY THE TOFU FRITTERS OR BURGER! I’ve been vegetarian for 10 years and have always tried tofu but I had never tried anything even remotely similar to the way this places does tofu. It was so flavorful and you can’t get anything like it anywhere else that I’ve ever been. I promise you, even the biggest tofu haters will love it. The service was also great and the atmosphere was super cute and cozy. The portions we received were also totally worth the price we paid and more than sufficient (we all ended up needing to-go boxes) so don’t listen to those other reviews. 10/10 for sure

Vegetarian options: The tofu and falafel is to die for! Their tofu is truly unique and much better than any tofu you’ve ever had before (coming from a tofu lover). The falafel sate appetizer was also super inventive and delicious; I had never thought to put falafel with a curry sauce and it was a great pairing.“

“I happen to stumble across this place on my way home from an event in New Canaan. Service was amazing everyone was so warm, welcoming, and attentive! I ordered the steak off the specials menu with the side of risotto it was hands down one of the top three steaks I’ve had.Definitely recommend“

“My wife and I enjoyed our evening. Johnny our server recommended the porterhouse and it was one of the best we've had but the sides were the star of the show. Wild mushrooms in truffle cream were unbelievable and the fries were crisp and delicious.“

“nice patio spot by the beach in stamford to come hangout and enjoy classic fast food!“

“A great spot. Delicious food, live music and fantastic bartenders!“

“Great food and folks! Had an awesome Pork Belly Reuben. Will stop back again.“

“Solid food and amazing nightlife with DJs from all around the area. There's always a good time to be had here.“

“great food and fast service“

“Great place to dine with a fun atmosphere.“