The Granola Bar is an interestingly titled restaurant in the beautiful town of Darien, Connecticut…read more When I first heard the name, I thought it was a frozen yogurt kind of shop with healthy toppings like granola, fruit, etc. but it's actually a full on breakfast and lunch spot with many options, some quite hearty. While the breakfast and brunch menu items were tempting, I was in the mood for a good old fashioned burger. There's just one on the menu, with specific toppings but I just got a regular cheddar cheese one with avocado and mayo on the side. The result was delicious and just what I needed on that gorgeous day. I actually started with a cookies & cream vanilla iced latte, and believe it or not it actually wasn't overly sweet and very well balanced. I tasted a strawberry ginger lemonade that someone else ordered which was great too, actually having strawberry fruit pieces in there. The interior was nice and bright, with kind of a nautical vibe which wouldn't be out of place since this area is very close to the ocean. The service was great, so for sure check out this fun spot if you're in the area!

We've been here many, many times. We always get a Brussels and kale salsas with grilled or…read moreblackened salmon. They made some edits in that the salad overall was not warm and the sprouts were usually shredded and the kale was finely chopped. This was much different in that it wasn't chopped, shredded or warmed. It was extremely odd in that there were huge leaves of kale that weren't chopped. It was off putting. We spoke to the waitress and they said it was slightly different. They took the pile of kale away and were very kind about it. I think they comped one salad but that wasn't the intent. It made us sad because that was an amazingly delicious salad which became a letdown.

We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience -- friendly staff, fast service, and portions…read morethat definitely don't leave you hungry. The Crock of Chili came out piping hot with melted cheddar, jalapeño, sour cream, and tortilla chips, rich and hearty from the first spoonful. The Breaded Popcorn Shrimp was crisp and well‑seasoned with a wasabi dipping sauce that added just the right kick. We ordered the Peremech Sandwich twice -- Tut's spiced ground beef wrapped in pastry with bouillon, sour cream, soy sauce, and sautéed onion -- unique, savory, and surprisingly filling. The soft‑shell crab sandwich was the standout, fresh and cooked perfectly. Overall, great staff, very good service, and large portions make Rory's a dependable spot for a solid lunch.

We were coming southbound on I-95 and wanted a quick bite to eat so decided to hit the Darien…read moreDiner. For a Sunday at 1pm, It was packed- 20 minute wait so we ended up at Rory's just down the road. My sister got the eggs Benedict, father and I both started with the French onion soup and we split a crab sandwich. The waitress was super kind and they even split the crab sandwich on two plates with fries which was nice as some places just give you the meal and an extra plate. I would definitely recommend going to Rory's if you feel like skipping the line at the diner and the diner-esque food. It wasn't packed, service was great, we didn't feel rushed and the food was very good.

Best pint of Guinness in Fairfield County by far…read more Lovely staff. Reasonable prices No nonsense no fluff. Wonderful place to have a few pints!

This place is a gem. A proper Irish pub. So glad I finally tried coming here. Best place in…read moreStamford to get a pint of Guinness. Super nice bartender too.

Popcorn shrimp app - ok…read more Hamburger -good sweet potato fries- excellent Short ribs said to be needing of more flavor/seasoning Onion soup - excellent Chef salad w shrimp - good Very nice ambiance Service good.

Excellent service and delicious food from start to finish! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreserved perfectly. We were especially happy to see our server Eli is back -- always so welcoming, attentive, and friendly. They truly make the dining experience even better. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

We sat in the main dining room. There were WAY too many free-range parents with obnoxious, loud…read morechildren. Also there were several loud obnoxious entitled older folks. Not a place to have a slow quiet meal. Our server Franca was lovely and helpful. She provided excellent, personable service! The food was delicious, however the sliced bread was dry/stale.

We were all very pleased with our meals and the wait staff were so attentive, I didn't even notice…read morewhen they refilled my water glass. The tables were not too crowded together, but the sound level made it difficult to hear each other.

Casual but posh, perfectly prepared dishes, down to the exactly medium rare that I asked the salmon…read moreto be.

First time eating at the restaurant - it's loud, crowded, and the food is amazing. We started with…read morethe calamari app. Prior to this they brought out bread. I ordered the short rib Ragu. Amazing. Not a red sauce but a beef stock/almost Marsala base- so yummy and if you love mushrooms this is for you. The Sunday Sauce platter is massive- and has a ton of "meat" and the linguini with clam sauce has real clams in shell. Everyone enjoyed their meal. So yummy! My only negative is the place needs to add some fabric pieces to absorb noise as even the wait staff had trouble hearing us. Other than that, the food is amazing.