We always have an amazing experience at the cottage. Friendly staff, amazing food warm and welcoming environment
Francine
An amazing anniversary dinner in Westport. The food, ambience and service deserve Michelin stars
Suzanne
A wonderful dining experience, from our opening cocktails, appetizers, dinner, wine and dessert/coffee. We wanted to try this restaurant for our anniversary celebration and were just surprised nothing was done to acknowledge our celebration other than “congratulations”. We'll certainly be back when in the area again as the food was outstanding.
serge
Chef Brian Lewis has been consistent beyond expectation. Bravo to him and his entire team.
Paul
Went for an anniversary dinner and had a great time. Was a beautiful night to sit on the patio. Well paced meal. All the courses were delicious. Great variety and flavors of food. Cocktails were very tasty. Looking forward to coming back!
Lawrence
Just a lovely time at the bar with bartender Brittany Great food, well presented. A few things I might not order again but was still terrific. A memorable evening.
Steve
This restaurant came highly recommended by friends so our expectations were high. Our meal was not what we hoped for. The food was less than impressive. One example - we had a grilled octopus appetizer. The question we should have asked was when was it grilled? It was cool if not cold so certainly not grilled to order, and had a pasty consistency. The biggest issue was the hurried timing of the meal. We left 40 minutes after arriving because each dish was delivered too fast. The service was actually good and attentive, while well intentioned and courteous, but was not paced to give us a pleasant dining experience.
dori
My husband and I were looking forward to our dinner at The Cottage, a restaurant we had heard great things about—especially given its James Beard recognition. With the only available reservation at 6pm, we were eager to experience the menu, which appeared inventive and full of promise. We were seated promptly upon arrival and warmly greeted by our server. Cocktails arrived in a timely fashion; the mojito spritz was refreshing and well-balanced. We began with the white miso grilled octopus and the hiramasa crudo with pickled strawberries. While the portion of octopus was generous, it arrived cold and lacked any distinct flavor of miso or togarashi, making it feel disconnected from the description. In contrast, the hiramasa crudo was the highlight of the evening—delicate slices of fish elevated by a bright and flavorful leche de tigre, strawberry umeboshi, and pickled green strawberries. It was summery, elegant, and thoughtfully composed, albeit quite small. Unfortunately, the meal took a turn from there. Our entrées were brought out immediately after our appetizers were cleared, which gave the meal an overly rushed and impersonal feel. My husband's pasta with duck confit and fava beans was underwhelming—light on the confit and lacking depth or seasoning. My own dish, the Peking duck breast with smoked honey, sour cherries, Napa cabbage, and vanilla oil, was equally disappointing. The duck was tough, served room temperature, and had unrendered skin. Neither the smoked honey nor vanilla oil came through, and the small shreds of cabbage were singed and unseasoned, making them unpleasant to eat. The sour c herries added a nice bright contrast, but couldn't save the dish as a whole. Overall, the evening fell short of expectations—not just in terms of food execution, but in pacing and experience. What should have been a memorable meal at a distinguished restaurant instead felt hurried and unrefined. We hope this was an off night, but sadly, it did not reflect the caliber.
HOWARD
We were extremely delighted with everything brought to the table from the delicious deviled eggs to the brisket bai buns to the duck
kathy
So disappointed. We were charges $2 when asked for more aperal spritz in drink. Chips with lobster roll were so salty they were inedible. The food portions were so small when charged over $50 for halibut.
I dined here shortly aftet rretaurant opened . It wasn't very good.I gave it a second ]chance tonight. My worse dining experience of the year. The halibut totally unsatisfactory, the pasta with duck confit poor and the foie gras the worst I have ever had. All obverpriced.Service was good.Drinks were marginally weak.
Neil
Whenever we're in town we go to the Cottage. Ambience and staff are really good. Love the menu but would like a little more vegetarian options. Not cheap but you certainly get what you pay for. Will always go back!
Karin
Very annoying waitress. We were there to celebrate our anniversary and were rushed throughout our meal. Even trying to take my cocktail before I was finished.
Richard
Tasty but over priced....left hungry ...great service, nice ambiance. The halibut was about $20 too much in price for what it was. The octopus was disappointing. Tuna crudo was good.
Susan
We've dined here many times before, tonight we tried the 10 course tasting menu. Let me just say, at the end of our experience chef asked us what was our favorite, ALL of it!! We couldn't pick a favorite everything presented to us was outstanding. In addition to the excellent meal, we could appreciate the dynamic among the staff, they worked together seamlessly like a family. We can't wait to go back!
We always have an amazing experience at the cottage. Friendly staff, amazing food warm and welcoming environment
An amazing anniversary dinner in Westport. The food, ambience and service deserve Michelin stars
A wonderful dining experience, from our opening cocktails, appetizers, dinner, wine and dessert/coffee. We wanted to try this restaurant for our anniversary celebration and were just surprised nothing was done to acknowledge our celebration other than “congratulations”. We'll certainly be back when in the area again as the food was outstanding.
Chef Brian Lewis has been consistent beyond expectation. Bravo to him and his entire team.
Went for an anniversary dinner and had a great time. Was a beautiful night to sit on the patio. Well paced meal. All the courses were delicious. Great variety and flavors of food. Cocktails were very tasty. Looking forward to coming back!
Just a lovely time at the bar with bartender Brittany Great food, well presented. A few things I might not order again but was still terrific. A memorable evening.
This restaurant came highly recommended by friends so our expectations were high. Our meal was not what we hoped for. The food was less than impressive. One example - we had a grilled octopus appetizer. The question we should have asked was when was it grilled? It was cool if not cold so certainly not grilled to order, and had a pasty consistency. The biggest issue was the hurried timing of the meal. We left 40 minutes after arriving because each dish was delivered too fast. The service was actually good and attentive, while well intentioned and courteous, but was not paced to give us a pleasant dining experience.
My husband and I were looking forward to our dinner at The Cottage, a restaurant we had heard great things about—especially given its James Beard recognition. With the only available reservation at 6pm, we were eager to experience the menu, which appeared inventive and full of promise. We were seated promptly upon arrival and warmly greeted by our server. Cocktails arrived in a timely fashion; the mojito spritz was refreshing and well-balanced. We began with the white miso grilled octopus and the hiramasa crudo with pickled strawberries. While the portion of octopus was generous, it arrived cold and lacked any distinct flavor of miso or togarashi, making it feel disconnected from the description. In contrast, the hiramasa crudo was the highlight of the evening—delicate slices of fish elevated by a bright and flavorful leche de tigre, strawberry umeboshi, and pickled green strawberries. It was summery, elegant, and thoughtfully composed, albeit quite small. Unfortunately, the meal took a turn from there. Our entrées were brought out immediately after our appetizers were cleared, which gave the meal an overly rushed and impersonal feel. My husband's pasta with duck confit and fava beans was underwhelming—light on the confit and lacking depth or seasoning. My own dish, the Peking duck breast with smoked honey, sour cherries, Napa cabbage, and vanilla oil, was equally disappointing. The duck was tough, served room temperature, and had unrendered skin. Neither the smoked honey nor vanilla oil came through, and the small shreds of cabbage were singed and unseasoned, making them unpleasant to eat. The sour c herries added a nice bright contrast, but couldn't save the dish as a whole. Overall, the evening fell short of expectations—not just in terms of food execution, but in pacing and experience. What should have been a memorable meal at a distinguished restaurant instead felt hurried and unrefined. We hope this was an off night, but sadly, it did not reflect the caliber.
We were extremely delighted with everything brought to the table from the delicious deviled eggs to the brisket bai buns to the duck
So disappointed. We were charges $2 when asked for more aperal spritz in drink. Chips with lobster roll were so salty they were inedible. The food portions were so small when charged over $50 for halibut.
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I dined here shortly aftet rretaurant opened . It wasn't very good.I gave it a second ]chance tonight. My worse dining experience of the year. The halibut totally unsatisfactory, the pasta with duck confit poor and the foie gras the worst I have ever had. All obverpriced.Service was good.Drinks were marginally weak.
Whenever we're in town we go to the Cottage. Ambience and staff are really good. Love the menu but would like a little more vegetarian options. Not cheap but you certainly get what you pay for. Will always go back!
Very annoying waitress. We were there to celebrate our anniversary and were rushed throughout our meal. Even trying to take my cocktail before I was finished.
Tasty but over priced....left hungry ...great service, nice ambiance. The halibut was about $20 too much in price for what it was. The octopus was disappointing. Tuna crudo was good.
We've dined here many times before, tonight we tried the 10 course tasting menu. Let me just say, at the end of our experience chef asked us what was our favorite, ALL of it!! We couldn't pick a favorite everything presented to us was outstanding. In addition to the excellent meal, we could appreciate the dynamic among the staff, they worked together seamlessly like a family. We can't wait to go back!
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