50 Best American Restaurants near Ridgefield

“Exceptional dining experience. Our party of eleven showed up on a very busy day and The Barn Door never skipped a beat. Food:A+, Service :A+, Friendliness of Staff:A+. If you plan to dine in the Ridgefield/Redding area area, the Barn Door is where you want to go. Ron & Denise Mangano Essex“

“The vegan taco and short rib hot bun. YUM! Great selection of tap beer as well. Staff was stop on. Will be going back👍“

“Best place ever ! Food is fabulous !!“

“My husband and I have only been here two times but it's our new favorite restaurant. It's an exceptional dining experience. The service and food are just outstanding. The staff is phenomenal and everything is done with pride and such meticulous care and consideration. I'd eat here every night if I could. Can't wait to come back!“

“1st time dining here and we loved it! The dishes were all prepared creatively and all 4 of us found the food delicious. The waiter named Raden was a really nice guy and very informative. The chef visited us at our table and asked us how we're enjoying our meal. We had a nice chat. We will definitely be returning!“

“We had a great experience yesterday evening! Friendly staff and delicious food! We felt right at home. We will definitely be back!“

“Great food and service! Easy to get to. Outdoor seating was perfect.“

“great food and fast service“

“I was just there a few hours ago with my friends from New York. We decided to meet halfway and we were so glad that we picked your establishment. From the moment we walked into the door, we were greeted so attended so happy our wait staff her name was Rosa. She couldn’t be any nicer, sweet and accommodating. Even when we went to use the restroom. we got smiles and asked how everything was, I truly will be back. I live in New Milford Connecticut I will be back again with more friends. Rose Musolino“

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

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

“Wow! Talk about a hidden gem hiding in plain sight. Have passed by this place a million times and just got to discover it with my hubby for ‘date night’. Wow. Good was amazing, and service was outstanding. Angelica, you are a star. And Chef, not sure your name, but our sea bass and pork chop were incredible. We will be back.“

“Baldanza is one of our favorite places fro Brunch. The food is really, it is always hard to decide what to eat, because so many dishes sound delicious1 The quality of the ingredients is amazing.And the dishes are creative and wholesome.The service is excellent and the cocktails are also outstanding. The place is beautiful, and now in the summer it is super nice to sit outside.“

“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!“

“Wonderful atmosphere, very pleasant staff and great food!“

“I had a group of 15 people for my husband’s 60th birthday. We had a private room, the staff friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious! The portions were huge, everyone took home leftovers, plenty of food for two meals. Very reasonably priced! Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Excellent dining experience in Danbury, CT“

“we had a party here and thanks to Helen and staff, it was amazing and affordable! Highly recommend!“

“always welcoming - love them all❣️“

“I went to Whitlock's a couple of weekends ago and had the absolute best meal. I ordered the French dip and it was mouthwatering good. My server's name was Tisha and she was honestly one of the best server's I've ever meet. Her smile light up the room and she went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were happy from the time I walked in, to the time we left. I would recommend Whitlock's to anyone who hasn't been.“

“Had lunch today with my sister and daughter Had the pear walnut salad with blackened scallops One of my favorites Unfortunately today the scallops were overcooked like little rubber balls“

“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 🌳..“

“Love the Sycamore drive-in! We started getting mostly car hop service when the pandemic hit but we’ve inside a few times before that. Staff is great, always friendly, food is great! We’ve tried many things on the menu, from hamburgers to breakfast sandwiches to salads and always good!“

“Have had dinner at The Arch previously each time everything was tasty and prepared well. My wife who's very particular was more than satisfied. In June my wife and I had our wedding at The Arch. We Highly Recommend , Zennel and his staff are professional. The chef definitely knows his way around the kitchen. The food, from appetizers, to desert, everything, was delicious. The entrees were perfect, the short ribs were to die for, no knife necessary. Our chocolate on chocolate wedding cake was incredible.“

“The burgers are fabulous!!! We love the atmosphere too!“

“Great food and huge portions! can't wait to go back!“

“Fabulous place fabulous food fabulous staff fantastic time“

“great food, location and service“

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

“great food great staff great wine“

“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.“

“Quick in and out to order take maximum 15 minute wait when calling in until order is complete. Walk right into bar was helped immediately, great service. I tried most menu items and all the food was great. Highly recommend for dine in, take out, or doordash!“

“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.“

“Great food, great people!“

“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.“

“Food was very very tasty. The lobster ravioli were esp delicious and the honey glazed pork belly was sweet and crispy.“

“fantastic food hands down“

“My husband and I tried Bora Restaurant for the first time last night. It was excellent!! The food was delicious, the decorations were beautiful, the atmosphere was warm and cozy, all of the staff that we encountered were young but surprisingly all so very well mannered, polite and very nice!! Our waiter was Alton, he did a wonderful job and always addressed my husband as Sir. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!!“

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The Granola Bar is THE place to go for exciting, healthy and vibrant dishes that are on a whole different level than your average deli. The prices are a bit high in comparison but you get what you pay for. Whether you are vegetarian, paleo, keto or even on the “See Food” diet like me, the wonderful and charismatic staff are always willing to work with your food needs, preferences, allergies etc. From fresh warming granola to delicious eggs, Nutella coffees, wraps, sandwiches, Nutella Coffees, organic teas, deserts and and Nutella coffees, this place will satisfy your every nutritional need. And did I mention they have Nutella Lattes, Iced Coffees and more!!!!!!! They are open for pickup, delivery(via Uber Eats) and curbside takeout. DEFINITELY INDULGE IN THE GRANOLA BAR, located on Post Rd East in Westport“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Food was exceptional and our server Santiago was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience for us!!“

“We had a party of 7 and they handled it seamlessly.

They treated the kids like gold.

I had the sizzlin' chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas w/the Southwest eggrolls...DELICIOUS.

Good coffee too.“

“i went here late one night a few weeks ago on a Monday with friends after seeing a movie. Waitress and atmosphere was nice, i got a burger. The young chef with the mustache knows how to cook, the burger was awesome, i was very much surprised. good prices, fries were awesome, 5 STARS - nice job!“

“My husband and I wanted to find a local place to watch the knicks VS Celtics game. We called and confirmed with John that they will be showing it on one of the many TV’s. And they did.

We had server named Isabella V, who was wonderful. Very attentive and sweet. Will return and request her for any future dinings at this establishment.“

“I love the Horse and Hound Inn. I grew up 1mile from it. they have great people working here. Sue Val’s the owner is a mother to me/friend. i highly recommend the Horse and Hound Inn!!!“

“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 came here for our anniversary tonight. The food was exceptional!! We got the eat like a chef and had sssooo much food. Everything was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, we especially loved the polenta mushroom appetizer and the scallops and risotto entree, and the cheese cake for dessert were all amazing. A lot of the food is all from their local farm in Sherman CT which is incredible too!!

Super friendly staff, beautiful location, we will def be coming back. Thank you so much!!“