I have been wanting to try this place for a while! Arrived at 6:15 for our reservation and the restaurant was pretty empty. We were sat in the dining room as requested. Nice looking restaurant. Greeted by our waitress who was wonderful all night. We got the crispy shrimp appetizer which everyone loved. I had the Thai port gra pow and it was delicious! Definitely will return soon. read more

So, we recently met a couple at a restaurant in New Haven that told us about this place and we couldn't wait to come. They raved about this sea urchin? dish with Calabrian chilies and to make sure Chef Dan Snyder was working when we went. Not sure if he was working last night, but I'm sure he was if he's head chef. We were very intrigued and made a reservation shortly after and upon pulling in to the parking lot, realize we had already been here! Too funny. Our first trip we had the dumplings and they were good from what I remember. I believe I did not review the restaurant since we only had appetizers. Moving on to this second excursion, it was a nice time. Friendly and attentive staff. We started with the gorgonzola salad, and I had the Branzino and boyfriend had the Chicken Scarpiello. Everything was delicious. Branzino was over couscous. Two pieces of fish. Definitely filling. Chicken Scarpiello amazing flavor profile. You aren't getting romantic ambiance which I like to go for on Saturday nights and it can be quite loud during busy time (6:45) so just note that. It's nice that it's in a plaza with a cool place next door to grab a drink after (Sophie's). Honestly the bar inside looked nice here too. Walked by it when I went to use the restroom. It's sort of tucked away in the back. Worth checking out. read more

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We live close by and Brick Walk is our staple for early dinners with our 1 year old. We are never disappointed! This is by far the best quality food in Fairfield - we are consistently let down by a lot of other restaurants in town but we have never had a bad meal at Brick Walk. Love the rotating specials and the summer fish menu is my fave. Best fried clam strips around! The servers are also always fantastic to my son. read more

Brick Walk Tavern - American Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

We went her for our daughter's birthday, on her request. We had a great experience. The restaurant is cozy and classy. The menu is great and our food was amazing. The service is also top-noch and they truly give you a culinary experience worth it. Thanks for giving us a great night celebrating our daughters birthday. read more

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This place is super highly rated. Not sure why - they have a menu that has a couple things from almost every cuisine on planet earth, but no focus. Also i think its impossible to do such a wide variety of foods truly well. The waiter was a bit overly casual with his shirt unbuttoned by two buttons, for a place that is trying to be upscale. The decor is decent. Dark woods and brown with concrete floors. The choice to have TVs playing Fox News during service was odd and did not lead to a pleasant peaceful dining atmosphere. The only dish i enjoyed was the Chili Garlic Crispy Shrimp. read more

Brick walk Tavern is a wonderful place to go for a delicious dinner date night or with another couple great execution nice variety on their menu of delicious appetizers. Tasty entrées. French onion burger is delicious for starters zucchini chips were perfectly cooked and seasoned nicely brussels sprouts delicious. Friends have had the Steak Frite said they delicious. But the house made desserts were the best, especially the crème brûlée and the peanut butter baked cookie. We also had the pistachio chocolate cake, which was good, but the others were better. I heard the apple tart is the best one. We will have to get that next time. Will add more pictures. read more

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A nice place for a well prepared inventively seasoned and delightful menu. The drink selections are excellent, but the appetizers and entrées are even better. read more

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After trying dishes from his summer menu, I was reminded of what a gifted chef David Snyder is. His ability to coax flavors out of his preparation of dishes like: Crab cakes with corn and tomatoes or, Peruvian chicken thighs with house made slaw and pickled onions is masterful. Bravo chef David, glad to see you haven't lost your creative touch. read more

Impressive spot for a large family dinner celebrating our beloved graduate. We basically had our own private room in a back wing of a nice, modern restaurant, and service was on point. They had a soft shell crab sandwich as a special which I couldn't turn down and was glad I didn't. Exceptional with a nice lemon aioli. Other folks loved the meat--particularly the French onion burger which was unique, as well as the steak frites. Definitely kick in the extra $2 for the flavorful truffle fries if that's as option for you. Perhaps they try to swing a little too much for the fences with some of their specials in some cases, though--my fiancée ordered a "Grilled Swordfish BLT" - I mean, it was swordfish over risotto that had bacon and arugula in it--a nice twist on a traditional dish--but felt a little bit like they were trying too hard to slap a weird culinary name on a normal dish. I also have to ding them a tiny bit for not having bread--only pita--and then charging $2 for the tiny, flavorless add-on. The older gen in particular was not happy with that development. However, the beer and wine selections were strong and the cocktails were on point--not usually my go-to, but my dessert espresso martini with a spot of Bailey's was just perfect. For the random folks who wanted a non-liquid dessert, the peanut butter cookie was quite popular. Not cheap, but largely delicious and overall felt reasonable given the quality of food and of experience. Perhaps I came in with a slightly snobby "probably won't be a great meal outside of the big city" kind vibe, but... they really delivered an overall great meal. read more

It feels like an upscale tavern in this place. They have a good beer menu to though the vast majority of it is not on draft. Came here with my family. We were seated quickly, without a reservation on a Saturday evening. Unfortunately at 6:30 PM they were out of the item I ordered off the specials menu was not available. The service, while friendly was spotty at best. Long waits between drink orders / delivery as well and the food service was extremely slow as well. My wife was brought the completely wrong dish. The silverware was cleared away before they could even bring her the correct dish. 15 minutes later my wife, who has still not received the correct dish. Asks to speak to the manager. Who arrived right as her dish did and attempted to make things right. As a final kicker.I was completely ignored by our waiter when our dessert order was taken. I know that mistakes happen but this was not cool. The way we were treated turned what could have been a nice family celebration into a pain. On a positive note, the beef barbacoa I had was tasty. My daughter's peanut butter skillet was amazing. read more

Came here for lunch. There were only two tables with people, but we still waited. It seems they were understaffed. The server tried his best and was very attentive, but it didn't make up for the undercooked burger (the bun became soggy quickly with the blood of the burger). We sat outside, which was nice; but I just wish the food had been better. read more

In Madrid, they have Casa Botin. It's very old. Stone walls, a wood-fired oven that's been burning for centuries. You go there to taste history, eat roast suckling pig, to eat something that's never changed. In Fairfield, there's Brick Walk Tavern. It's not ancient, but it feels timeless in the right ways. There's a seasonal fire burning here, too--not just in the hearth, but in the kitchen, in the staff, in the way the food hits the table. The room is warm. You can hear yourself think. You don't have to shout to be heard. At the same time it's a lot of fun as a later night place without question. The cuisine leaves you understanding why the CIA educated the chef. Excellent in all respects. Christine at the bar is the welcoming face of the restaurant and makes superb cocktails. In a world of overpriced, painfully loud places and people who don't seem to care anymore, this place does. The waitstaff looks you in the eyes. The chef has a commanding presence that makes you feel cared for as a guest. I highly recommend. read more

Brick Walk Tavern - Quality - American Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

We went here for dinner and had a great experience. Dinner was superb and the service was excellent. IMO it's in the top two best places in downtown Fairfield for dinner (the other being Sonia's Gourmet Kitchen). Decor is excellent too. An all around top notch experience here. read more

My visit to the Brick Walk Tavern left me underwhelmed. It is not due to its ambiance or service. The restaurant has two distinct sections - a lounge area and a dining area. The night I went my friend asked to be seated in the quieter section so we were directed to the dining area which was literally empty. A great choice, for a visit to the ladies had me wandering through the lounge area which was bustling and loud! I was happy to retreat back to the dining area to enjoy a more peaceful environment. The separation of the two areas is done such that the noise does not spill over - for which I was very grateful. The hostess and waitstaff were very lovely and attentive. The service was definitely worthy of five stars. However, the food was where I was left dissatisfied. We ordered the zucchini chips and asked for the cheese on the side. The dish arrived as ordered however the chips were quite greasy and sliced very thinly so that some of the zucchini was squished together and a tad bit soggy as opposed to crispy. My companion sprinkled the cheese over them and highly enjoyed the app. We also ordered the papas brava which were adequate. They were simply potato cubes that were fried to a tender crisp and drizzled in an aioli. I went for a taste without the sauce and again my tastebuds were not dazzled. My entree was the kale and brussel sprout salad. This dish came with dried cranberries that overpowered the salad and tasted very synthetic. My friend had the Gorgonzola salad with an addition of grilled chicken (a $12 add on!). Again he seemed to enjoy his meal. Overall, the setting and service were great but the food left me wanting more flavor, sophistication, and substance. read more

Went for my son's birthday as he attends Fairfield. The arrive and food was extraordinary. Dishes were so fresh and services was superb. If we lived in the area we would be going back often, will definitely be going back. Got to meet the owner and wife who were extremely nice and recommended the desert to finish off the meal. read more

We really enjoyed being in the back room which only has 4 tables because it meant it was easy to hear the conversation. Food was good except some of the dishes we wanted were sold out. Service was very good - Jackie was friendly, well spoken and attentive. read more

We had a nice dinner here before a show at the SHU. Two of us had the French Onion burger and the others had the Broccoli & Brussels Sprouts salad and the Beet salad, both with grilled chicken on them. Wine selection here is pretty good and there is a pretty good beer selection as well. It's a casual, cozy atmosphere suitable for larger groups or an intimate dinner for two. There were a lot of children here as well so very child friendly. I think our server was kind of new so I can't really comment on the service but he was very nice and we didn't have any issues. Things are kind of slow here. It didn't detract from anything and we had given ourselves plenty of time before the show, but if you're in a rush or need to be out by a specific time it may be good to let them know that. I wouldn't consider it a defect, just something to note if time is a concern. It didn't impact us at all and we really enjoyed our time here. Parking in the Brick walk is fine if you're patient. Sometimes you get lucky and others you have to search a bit. Just expect that. You'll find something so don't let that keep you away. I should note that the French onion burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had. I would definitely order that again, although there are a lot of things on the menu I would try the next few times we visit. The menu has a lot of variety on it so anyone should be able to find something to enjoy. We will certainly be back! read more

In our local Facebook groups, Brick Walk Tavern is consistently highly rated, for food and service, so I finally made it over there, with my daughter. And I'm so glad I did, and can't wait to go again. Service was fantastic from the moment we entered. The interior is very nice and there are some amazing historical photos on the walls. Food was superb! We started with shrimp shumai, which were out of this world! My daughter had burger and some of the best fries I've ever hard. I had a delicious swordfish with risotto, and we finished with ice cream and for me, an espresso martini. There was also a great wine list, and I tried a few new white wines, per recommendation of our server. This is one of those places where it's worth the money! Especially for special occasions, or if you're a foodie. So happy to have this place in Fairfield! read more

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So if I had to pick a restaurant that surprised me the most in 2024- it would be this. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. I was expecting just a regular average meal. I don't even know what made us try this place. It looked dark and closed but I felt like a new place. I'm telling you -- give it a try! The Autumn Salad was the most delicious salad I've had. The pasta bolognese was perfection -- But right now they unfortunately are no longer doing the lamb bolognese with the mint. The white sauce they switched to is still good. But I'll give any restaurant that cooks pasta perfectly al dente 5 stars. read more

Ceasar salad was good, and the chicken parm. Atmosphere upbeat and clean. Great people watching. Service so great I felt like a princess. Nothing left out. Lots of people helping and so kind, so professional. Really great experience, highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and service. Menu is eclectic with something for everyone. The chef is superbly talented and prepares dishes that are multi national and extremely creative. It has never disappointed and is my fist choice whenever I go out for dinner. read more

So dissapointing!! Brought friends for holiday dinner. Had linguini and clams and it honestly had no flavor!! My husband had the pork chop. While it was good, it was greatly overcooked despite asking for it to be med rare!! And the octopus was so skimpy we were shocked. The shrimp was great but can't recommend based on an app! Oh well sorry to say I won't be back! read more

On food alone, this place is four stars. But overall Brick Walk is a solid three star place. Definitely worth trying out. The lamb, especially, is amazing. The menu is broad and covers many tastes and the serving sizes are big. Show up hungry!. Service was solid. One observation is they don't handle "busy" well. There's a stress level when they are busy that is palpable and permeates the staff. Perhaps it was an owner or manager but this person dressed in a chef's jacket was "expediting" the front of the house but arguably was only making things worse and stressing out the staff. It was awkward. It didn't ruin our experience at all but impacted it to be sure. The bar is nice and the drinks are good. It's not a bar that's well designed for a crowd If you don't hard a seat at the bar or a bar table you'll feel "in the way" as staff rushes about. Give them a try, reservations strongly suggested and perhaps go in a quieter night for a more relaxed experience. read more

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Three couples (all friends) went last Saturday for dinner. The staff were all very pleasant and efficient. But the food was disappointing: -- the clam sauce had no flavor; the schnitzels were dry and tough, and bathed in gravy; the pork chop came out well-done (tan and dry) rather than the medium-rare (pink and moist) requested. None of us plans to return anytime soon. read more

Delicious salads. The BWT Aperol Spritz was delicious, as well as the Sancerre wine! Thoughtful service.

Chef owned and run and the love of food and service showed. Food was outstanding--but the service and attention we got from the staff may have been even better! Felt comfortable and at home and enjoyed every bite. The spring menu just started and our group had perfect arugula salad with strawberries and feta, amazing spicy long peppers and sausage with a whipped ricotta and beautiful dumplings to start. Each one of us loved our own entrees as well as each others. ( half chicken, steak frites, French onion burger to die for and unreal Dan dan noodles) And the desserts were brilliant as well. Cocktails were on point. Run don't walk. This place is fantastic. read more

Stopped for lunch, traveling on 95. This place surpassed my expectations. Hubs and I had $25 pre fixe lunch. So much food and everything was delicious. Great service. Good price. read more

We visited this restaurant over the summer and I realized I never added a well deserved review. If I could give more stars I would!! The service was on point, the staff was attentive, friendly and offered suggestions. The Chef Dave even came to check on us and chat about the restaurant and how we located it. The appetizers were both delicious we had the white bean dip and crispy spicy shrimp. I could eat the shrimp every day, I looked the cilantro. For meals I had the Seafood Boil Special, the waiter brought out a huge stack of napkins and a handful of handy wipes. It was messy deliciousness and I loved everything about it. My husband had a delicious Mac and cheese that he thoroughly enjoyed. The menu does change often, but just from looking at the pictures on social media there is a lot of attention put into every dish. read more

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Very reliable, consistent food offering with good service. Gets a little noisy when busy but never had a bad experience.

I had a lovely dinner with friends at this awesome restaurant in Fairfield. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was great. I had a really fun evening and this place never disappoints! The grilled whole fish with broccoli rabe is my favorite dish that I order every time! The verdict-- everyone loved the food and had an awesome experience. Will definitely return! read more

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Finally got to try this well known Fairfield restaurant! Very friendly greetings and nice atmosphere. Initial cocktails were delicious, cosmo and Bloody Mary. Appetizers (sorry no pics bc we gobbled them too quickly) were great. Their special crispy Korean cauliflower and chili garlic crispy (not really) shrimp are must haves, I'd say. Entrees were great. We had burrata chicken parm, dry aged ny strip on the bone, steak frites and chicken fingers. All were great. The ny strip was flavorful, a bit pricy at $75 and be careful if you prefer your steak less cooked, you might consider medium rare if you usually order medium. The steak frites comes with a demi glacé and is a smaller portion, but tender. Daughter had the chicken fingers and loved them (not an easy critic). Chicken burrata was a hit, as well. I had two tastes of red and both were great. Overall, great experience and we will be back! read more

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On a Saturday night, they found a table for two. The menu is somewhat limited, but there is enough there. I had the Lomo Saltado, and my wife had the steak frites. Both were excellent. After dinner, we were allowed to move to the couches in front of the fireplace, where we ordered two more drinks. The drinks were well-mixed, and not overly sweet. We sat by the fire, enjoying the heat and ambiance. All the while, we were checked on several times, given fresh water, and asked if we wanted anything else. We were very impressed with the food, and even more so, the level of service. A great experience! read more

Terrific crispy shrimp, great onion burger. Bit the autumn salad was overly infused with cinnamon. Overriding flavor. Worth going for the eggnog alone. read more

Came here for dinner during the week and had a great experience. I ordered the autumn salad which was really good, fresh, and filling too. Every bite was so flavorful. Service and atmosphere were great too! Great place for a date or to go with family or friends. read more

Brick Walk Tavern - Autumn salad. Absolutely delicious and filling. - American Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Was busy (and loud) on a weekend night earlier this month but we were seated at time of reservation. We sat with menus for quite a while before being acknowledged by our server. Service was slow; server did apologize for kitchen being backed-up. Other tables were delivered fresh bread baskets, we never received. Crispy shrimp were good, salad was good, steak was good, chicken scarpiello was good. An expensive experience that wasn't perfect by any means so don't think we'll be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Friends of ours recommended this restaurant as they had been there for appetizers and said they were quite good. We then decided that three couples would celebrate a post holiday dinner there. Sad to say we were quite disappointed. I had the Jagerschnitzel which was crispy, as it says on the menu, but dry as a bone, to the point of being inedible. I tasted the linguine and clam sauce that my friend ordered and it tasted like pasta with water. There was no flavor to it at all. We were both wondering if there was any traces of garlic in it. Another member of our party ordered the pork chop which he said was good, but overcooked despite him requesting that it be cooked, medium rare. The cream of broccoli soup was so dark that I wonder if there was any cream in it at all. Although the grilled octopus appetizer was good, it was a measly portion. The only bright star of the evening was the chili garlic crispy shrimp appetizer. For the steep price of the entrées, I would expect my meal to be top-notch, this dining experience was not. read more

Another yummy meal, we haven't been here in 5 months and It was just as good as our last visit! This time around we ate at the bar (since we didn't have a reservation). Saturday nights get busy, highly recommend reservations! Food came out quick, attentive bartender and staff. Tried a lot of the apps, and for main we had the chicken scarpello with cherry pepper Risotto. Chicken was great, incredibly juicy. Happy to see that this place is thriving, it's just what Fairfield county needed! read more

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I came here for my birthday with my friends. We were seated in the back room. Service was awesome and food and drinks were even better. We started off with several appetizers: crispy shrimp, cauliflower, dumplings. Most of ordered the steak frites and we were so focused on our meals I don't even know what the other end of the table got. read more

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The food here is wonderful. Everything is fresh and delicious. My skate was perfectly prepared and the creamy fergola was a great accompaniment. Only slight issue was the noise factor but once we moved out of the lounge area that was quickly resolved. I will def be back. read more

Saturday night after dinner we wanted to grab drinks since we were not ready to call it a night , looked on yelp to see what was available this place seemed to be the best option. we came in & sat at the bar drinks I had the BWT Aperol Spritz not bad , decent taste , good on the alcohol hubby had the Private beach bonfire decent as well. they certainly have interesting names for the cocktails, decent music playing & plenty of Tv's that were playing sports. Cute place , nice atmosphere but they close too early by 10 on a Saturday ? not sure if this is due to covid but oh well our night was not very long here. The place served it's purpose for drinks. read more

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