So I've actually debated whether or not to include this UberEats delivery review. The first time I…read moretried to go through with it, I just couldn't really figure out what to write. I only ordered it on UberEats this past Friday night, so it's not like I actually went there. However, the more I ate and thought about it, the more I realized something. This is the 4th year in 6 I've done a pre-birthday send-off UberEats order, and this is my 3rd year in a row doing so. In 2021, I had Edo on the last week before I turned 30. 2024, it was Boatyard at Smokey Joe's in Stamford, ordered on April 18. Last year, I did the Norwalk location of Elm Street Diner on April 24. If we want to take that into consideration, then that would be reason enough to sum my thoughts up together and get something down. So to send off age 34, say hello to Walrus Alley! If I'm being honest, I always wanted to have a barbecue right before my birthday of this year of all years. It only felt appropriate for 2026. Originally, I was going to have Wire Mill Saloon from Redding delivered using Yelp, but one of the items I'd ordered was out of stock, so that got canceled and I turned my sights here and ordered what I would have gotten from Redding. This was a half-rack of ribs, an order of Mac & Cheese, side of cornbread (this one came with coleslaw and pickles), and an a la mode chocolate bourbon pecan pie. The pecan pie was the only change since if I had gotten the Redding order, I would have had a key lime pie a la mode. I also put in some Alabama sauce because it does ribs a new flavor to play along with. I had everything over the next three days, hence why I am writing this review now. I will start by saying the ice cream did not make it without melting, but that's okay. I wasn't expecting it to since my driver did have to make a bunch of stops along the way, making my order take over an hour to deliver. No fault on the driver or restaurant there, and I ended up drinking the ice cream anyway, and it was still refreshing, so c'est la vie. The pecan pie it came with was actually really good. I found that it's better if you let that chill off a bit. Don't use plastic silverware for this one for the pie will break them, but delicious and sweet all the same. I'd love to have this in an in-person visit. In contrast, the cornbread should be warm when you eat that. It's buttered and soft, but it might be too dry if you try to eat it cold. The pickles are more of the spicy kind. I prefer sweet pickles, but I don't mind them being spicy either. The coleslaw I will say suffers the same fate that befell the one from Boatyard: it doesn't taste like true coleslaw. They should take a bit of inspiration from the Smokies (think Eastern Tennessee or Western NC) to learn how it should be done. It's lacking that mayonnaise component that truly makes it coleslaw. If they added that, then we might be talking! I decided to leave the ribs and Mac & cheese for last in the review because they do provide reheating instructions for those who order take-out such as myself. The Mac & cheese was actually eaten very late on the first night. The instructions given for Mac & cheese were spot-on, baking at 375 for 10 minutes before I dug in. It was some damn good Mac & cheese. Cheesy, love the breadcrumbs, and very satisfying overall. The ribs were the last to be finished. I will say I did also follow the instructions for the ribs as they were written; however, unlike the Mac & cheese, the ribs were still cold in the middle after 20 minutes in 375. You need the microwave to finish the job here. The ribs themselves were good. They weren't the best ribs I've ever eaten, but they were tender, the BBQ sauce was tasty, and the meat fell right off the bone. I will say that for this meal it needs a healthy amount of Alabama sauce all on it to really elevate it, but other than my experience reheating them this was my only criticism. Overall, a worthy BBQ meal. I'd still pick Hindsight BBQ over this if faced with deciding which CT BBQ to go with, but this will get the job done and then some if you need good BBQ. I'd love to come in-person one night and experience this place firsthand.

Delicious food! Cozy restaurant with good food options and nice cocktails…read more If you enjoy mezcal, get their murder on the rocks dish - strong and good! For dinner i had their smash burger with fries. Burger was good and filling but ive had better elsewhere. My brother had their chicken sandwich and it was huuuge!! And he said super good. For dessert, we had their apple crumble dessert. This dessert is big enough for 2-3 to share. Warm apple pie crumble with vanilla ice cream on top. Mmhm!

Excellent food, service. Great happy hour deals. Huge portions. Love this place. Really great…read morefood.

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina is a Latin fusion restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, celebrated for its…read moreflavorful, authentic dishes with a modern twist, blending South American, European, and Asian influences. Popular menu items include birria tacos, octopus, shrimp ceviche, and steak chimichurri. My daughter and I visited here for her birthday, and we both love Latin cuisine. As we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats immediately. It was a chilly day, and the restaurant felt cold inside as well. The staff tried to warm things up with space heaters, but they didn't quite do the trick. We ordered empanadas, birria tacos, hanger steak, and sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco. When the dishes arrived, they were lukewarm--a bit disappointing, considering how cold it was outside. The birria tacos were delicious, though again, they could have been hotter. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, but I would have liked it a bit crisper. The hanger steak was tender, and the Pico de Gallo was bursting with flavor, pairing perfectly with the steak. It was nicely seasoned and had a good-sized portion. The empanadas were tasty, with flavorful and plentiful meat. The plantains were extremely delicious. The crema and queso fresco helped bring the whole dish together beautifully. The customer service was friendly, but the food could have been hotter; still, the flavors and seasonings were spot-on.

Delicious food! I always order the pulpo à la parrilla, causa, and fish lomo saltado. Best Peruvian…read morefood around Norwalk/ Stamford area. I'm Peruvian!

Great service. Walked in and had a seat in 10 seconds. Took my order in under another minute. And…read morehad a drink in hand under 5. Gotta love it when you're on a quick work lunch. Got a custom Lomo with steak and shrimp. And a passionfruit mojito. Also delicious. I'll have to swing by and grab another lunch soon.

Honestly, after a long, grueling, stressful summer, I needed something to celebrate surviving the…read morelast few months of 2026 and something to usher in new hope for the months ahead. As I was looking for places to go, I had come across this place, a beer bar that has been reviewed by a few of my fellow Yelpers in the past. You can get in from the Ironworks plaza of SoNo where you have places like The Spread, and it's located next door to Washington Prime. I sat myself at the bar and was greeted and handed a menu before I had even finished sitting down. Like another person who reviewed this recently pointed out, the menu is made up of global street food. You have some American choices to be sure, but you also get options from South Korea, Peru, Italy, Denmark, Japan, and even Vietnam. There's a very hip ambiance within that brings this place to life. It seems like the theme they were going for here was travel. On one of the wall paintings, you can see a train, much like the ones I'm on almost every single day. You got road crossings, speed limit signs. It's kind of like taking a road trip without leaving the comfort of your own area. If, of course, that road trip includes taking a bridge across the vast Pacific Ocean or the much closer Atlantic Ocean. And if such a road trip kept high energy throughout. The people working here are attentive and efficient. For my order, I nabbed 3 Amelia's to drink, Chinese Pork Ribs for the appetizer, and the Churrasco from Argentina for the entree. The Amelia is a Ketel One base with blackberry, elderflower, lemon, and mint. It tasted every bit as purple as it looked, and Ketel One vodka is always a staple when it comes to vodka's. It was also a very strong drink. Maybe I'm more of a lightweight than I'd previously thought, but I was definitely getting tipsy before I had even gotten my third drink, hence why I reviewed this today and not last night. I will say that I was tempted to do sake again before I went with Amelia, but I didn't really want to just do sakes on my outings. As for the food, it was delicious, but I did have some notes worth sharing. Starting with the Chinese ribs, they're cut up into small bite-sized pieces. Of course, they're also bone-in ribs, so only a bit over half of each piece was actual meat. This made me wonder what process this went through before serving to be able to pull off such a clever presentation. The sauce and meat were at least good, and the sesame seeds were a nice garnish to the dish, as well as the onions. Moving on to the Churassco, this was, in the words of the menu a "seared steak skewer with chimichurri sauce, served with French fries". For the record, I requested medium-well. If that makes me a monster, then so be it. Guess I'm a monster for not wanting raw steak. It was also the most expensive entree on the menu, clocking in at $23. What the menu does not mention is that there is also a dipping sauce that comes with the dish, and honestly, they should have included that in the description when printing out the menu because it was goddamn delicious and so much fun to dip my fries in! And while we're on the topic of the fries, they were piping out and genuinely really good. They knew how to season these and serve these fresh. As for the steak, it was still very tender and juicy, and the chimichurri sauce added another depth of flavor to this steak. Honestly, if not for the chimichurri, I might have mistook this for a French dish. I will say that French fries don't go together as well with chimichurri as they do with whatever the dipping sauce was. Maybe it was a Big Mac sauce, or maybe it was something a little cheesier than that? Whatever it was that complimented the fries perfectly. Chimichurri once the dipping sauce and steak were gone slightly overpowered the fries. But all-in-all a very delicious dinner and well worth ending the summer on a high not on.

This is a high energy hipster chic spot in SoNo. The walls are covered in graffiti, (gives me NYC…read morevibes) and there's usually a DJ spinning hip hop, so just a heads up...it gets loud and crowded, but in the best way possible for a fun night out with friends. Im a fan of outdoor courtyard they share with The Spread, fyi: it's dog-friendly. The menu is inspired by global street food, and everything is served in paper bowls with plastic utensils. We recently visited on Cinco de Mayo for their Taco Tuesday special, and honestly, all you can eat tacos for $22 is an absolute steal. They also run $5 Arepa Wednesdays, which is perfect if you're trying to keep things budget friendly. I tried a few tacos and appreciate the corn tortillas. The Al Pastor was easily my favorite, which surprised me because I don't usually go for pork. The meat was juicy, topped with real grilled pineapple, and paired perfectly with the spicy árbol sauce. We also tried the Birria, which had rich, tender slow-braised brisket, though I did wish it came with the traditional consommé for dipping. The Chicken Tinga was decent, but I'm just not a huge tinga person in general. The Veggie taco was a good vegan option, packed with sautéed potatoes and peppers that gave a nice break from all the meat-heavy choices. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the churros with ice cream for dessert. Even on a busy holiday night, the staff really stepped up. Eric handled the pressure like a pro, and Chris kept everything spotless despite the constant crowd. This place is definitely more about the lively atmosphere and the "United Nations" of flavors than a quiet, traditional dinner experience. Perfect for a group hang, casual date night, or anytime you want good energy with your meal.

We ordered off the brunch menu and the food was good, drinks were ok. The waitress did not notice…read moreus until 10-15 minutes after we were seated, so it was a bit awkward for us. She also did not check in on us as much as the busser did. What made this place stand out from others was the spacious outdoor seating. This was a great spot to enjoy with my family and two young children.

We met up with friends to catch up and decided to try The Spread because we saw that they had…read moregluten-free options. It is in Norwalk, close to the Riverwalk, and the space had a cool, relaxing feel. Even though it was hot outside, the outdoor seating was not too bad. There was plenty of seating, and since it was not too crowded when we went, we got service quickly. The staff were friendly and helpful. We ordered a variety of items from the menu. The fries were especially good, and the corn off the cob was a standout as well. I had the pan-seared salmon, which was an interesting dish, but good. I would not say they had a huge variety of gluten-free options, but there were enough choices that I did not feel completely limited. Overall, it was a nice spot for a relaxed meal with friends.

Egg wrap was very good. Service was friendly. Outdoor seating is a nice touch, even if you're…read morestaring at a parking lot! Prices decent for Darien! I'll be back!

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!

From Norwalk wanted to explore the New Canaan area read the reviews about this place decided it was…read moreworth giving it a try and glad I came the Service was really excellent our Waitor made us feel welcome and right at Home the Cesar Salad that you guys have is really good I highly recommend it Different from the Traditional Cesar that you may find at other restaurants I had the Fusilli Pasta that was Delicious my Mom had the Chicken Pillard also really good and ended the meal with Dessert Blueberry Cake will Definately be back again for sure

Uncorked in Stamford, Bedford Avenue. Very good hamburger, but french fries were burnt. Hostness…read moreneeds to be nicer and put a smile on her face and know that cutomers need a place setting for each not plop on the table. Attitude adjustmnet.

A little taste of Greece right in Norwalk! Serving incredible Greek cuisine in an atmosphere that…read moretruly feels like a vacation getaway. From the music and decor to the food, you'll feel transported straight to Mykonos. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the saganaki flambé, lamb kabob, grilled branzino, and Greek fries. Highly recommend Opa Hour on Fridays and Saturdays for the dancing, energy, and traditional plate breaking. Definitely worth a visit!

I LOVE this Restaurant so much!! We have only been there 3 times because we live so far away and…read more come when we visit with my daughter and her family! The staff is amazing and I think they read our minds on when to deliver our meal including appetizers. Most places do not get the spacing anywhere correct but this staff has it down and you get to enjoy the atmosphere and music piped in and enjoy your DELICIOUS MEAL!! The portions are perfect and there are always leftovers to ENJOY the next day!! I LOOK FORWARD NOW TO OUR NEXT VISIT!!!