Firehouse Deli

dinner in Fairfield was superb. Catch of the day wonderful, Steak Diane…read moredelicious, Green Goddess and Caesar Salad, crispy and fresh. Loved the setting

A small British restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is very small…read moreand has a few tables which turn over pretty quickly. The service is great and the food is good. I had the French dip which was served with a side salad and my girlfriend had the shepherds pie. Both meals were excellent. For dessert we had a guava flavored danish which was warmed up and was really good, probably the best thing I ate. In addition they also had prepared food one could purchase and eat at home.

Dining area

The Winston Churchill

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Bangers and mash

Little Goose

4.1(254 reviews)

2.2 mi

My family and I attended Disney on Ice Sunday and planned to have brunch afterward. Initially, we…read moresearched for restaurants in Bridgeport, but nothing seemed appealing--no offense to Bridgeport. Our search then led us to a place called Little Goose in Fairfield. I must say, the experience was amazing. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Although it is not a large establishment, they accommodated our party of five with only a 15-minute wait. I highly recommend Little Goose if you find yourself in the area.

Always liked this place. I love their Jack Black burger. Always cooked to perfection-medium rare. I…read moresaw they had eggplant fries and they did not disappoint. The food is delicious and the service is great!

One dining are

French toast

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The Chelsea

3.7(322 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

Everything here is great. Very friendly people. Great menu with a wide array of options. The…read morequality and freshness of the food is phenomenal. The restaurant itself is small but not cramped. It has great decor and an open air feeling with the doors on the front opened up. Cool place, cool people, awesome food.

The Chelsea never disappoints! The food is incredibly fresh and always delicious. Plus the space is…read moresuper cozy with the perfect rustic touch. Such a treat and always a win going there!

Octopus (amazing)

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'New' Old Fashioned

Brick Walk Tavern

4.3(216 reviews)

0.2 mi

We live close by and Brick Walk is our staple for early dinners with our 1 year old. We are never…read moredisappointed! 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.

The Good: the food was actually tasty and aside from my undercooked burger (ordered medium and was…read moreserved bloody and rare) we were pretty happy. The Bad: the service was EXTREMELY slow despite the restaurant being about 60% full early on Saturday. We had to flag down servers for pretty much everything (to order initially, to add drinks, to get silverware, to get the check, etc). Appetizers came out relatively quickly but then we waited probably 45 minutes for the mains to come, and my rare burger had to be refired. Service was just OK, not especially warm or welcoming. Prices are pretty high: aside from the burger, entrees are in the $40s-50s. Honestly, I would come back if the service was wait times were better.

Quality

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Centro Ristorante & Bar

3.6(237 reviews)

0.1 mi

I love the Salmon Nicoise! Always delicious! I appreciate the friendly greeting when the server…read morearrives to take my order!

Came here for dinner on Friday. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive,…read morecozy, and warm atmosphere! The place was busy the whole time we were there, so I highly recommend making a reservation. Amazing service and delicious soup! We dined on the outdoor patio. The food was fresh and came out fast. However, my only complaint is that they could have taken better precautions when preparing my gluten free pasta dish as it contained some cheese with dairy. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu offers a variety of choices, including options that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free.

Very pretty interior

Caprese Panini

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Hole In The Wall

4.1(138 reviews)

0.8 mi

I didn't do an extensive tour of the menu but this morning I had a bacon egg and cheese on a roll…read moreand an iced coffee. Both are very good. Judging by the line at around 8:30 this morning, it appears to be a popular spot. In from out of town for only a couple days, but look forward to coming back tomorrow and grabbing one of their cheesesteak sandwiches. Service was quick. A few places to sit inside and a few tables outside. Hole in the wall seems like inappropriate name for this place. But don't get that confused with being a dive everything here is clean and well maintain in terms of decor.

The Chipotle sauce is delicious on anything, but can be eaten on its own! Everything is so…read moredelicious-my favorite is the Hole In The Wall Omelette!

Inside with menu board

Bacon Egg and Cheese with Iced Coffee (large)

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Hole in one

The Sinclair

3.8(348 reviews)

0.3 mi

Great lunch special! Three courses for a affordable price!…read more Their mussels are amazing and all the sauces are great. Ambience is very cute with vintage decor.

The Friday evening vibe was exactly the way to end a hectic work week…read more The service was good, very pleasant and efficient. The food was comforting! The buffalo cauliflower was delicious! Surprising as I didn't expect cauliflower could taste so good. The jambalaya was also really good. The chicken taquitos and chicken dumplings were ok. The cocktails were excellent, especially the pear martini. Parking is easy and very convenient.

Inside bar area

White wine Mariniere Mussels

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Terrain Cafe

4.0(570 reviews)

4.6 mi

Terrain Café is one of those places where the atmosphere is just as much a part of the experience…read moreas the food. It is located right next to their beautiful nursery and plant shop, and it's a really nice spot to grab lunch and then browse around for plants before or after. I ordered their crab flatbread, and the first thing that surprised me was how generous they were with the crab meat, mixed in with cabbage and charred asparagus. The asparagus had a nice char and flat and the cabbage added a nice crunch and texture. The flat bread itself was a little crunch which was interesting and I love how it wasn't overly heavy or rich. The flat bread came with a side salad with really fresh greens. It was so fresh and crunchy that my 9 year old son stole it from me and proceeded to devour the entire salad himself. Also, the setting is what really makes Terrain special. Being surrounded by plants and greenery, with the nursery and shop right next door, gives the whole experience a very relaxed and inviting feel. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend a little extra time after lunch wandering around and looking at all the plants and other items they have to offer. Our server was friendly although it was slow at times but we figured out it was the coffee bar that was slow. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch there and would be happy to return again when we are in the area.

I absolutely loved Terrain. We stopped by on our way to Mystic and I loved that it was connected to…read morea huge whimsical plant store. There was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, and we were seated indoors. They had unique brunch options and we ended up getting the shakshuka, fried avocado benedict, chocolate terrarium for dessert, and an icedsea salt caramel latte. We were given bread in a plant pot to start with honey lavender butter which was so cute. The latte was pretty good and not too sweet as a lot of caramel lattes frequently are. My bf enjoyed his shakshuka but he wished there were more slices of bread to have it with. My fried avocado benedict was unique, but I discovered the fried avocado was supposed to replace the typical enligsh muffin, which I feel like was still necessary. We ended the meal with the chocolate terrarium which was so cute and the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area!

Bar area

Beet & Burrata Salad

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Mocha Latte served and prepared by bartender Fatima

Isabelle Et Vincent

4.0(276 reviews)

0.4 mi

Top notch French bakery. Everything is amazing…read more I ordered macarons and a cranberry walnut baguette. The cheese danish was buttery and delicious. Interior is inviting, Amazing quality is what stands out here.

Have not been in years and learned new owners bought it 8 years ago. They have fabulous opening…read morehours to head over bright and early to get your fresh pastries. I enjoyed a baguette with butter and jam and took home a French bread bag to keep baguettes fresher longer. This was a nice stop after being in Paris.

Interior

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The Cottage

4.1(202 reviews)

5.2 mi

•$$$

Dinner last night to celebrate my wife's birthday. First time to The Cottage (Westport). An…read moreamazing meal form start to finish. Drinks: cocktail was well crafted, although was surprised to see wine by the glass only!? Apps: Fluke crudo - tender, with so many unusual flavorings. Just spectacular. Maitake Mushrooms - earthy, smokey and full of flavor. King Salmon - again, very unique preparation, Fish was like butter; cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. Only critique - could have used something more to round out the meal... wild rice maybe? was a bit small. Burger - top 5 ever! Not over packed. Perfect medium rare, also bursting with flavor. Bacon jam and siracha and other seasonings on a tender brioche (?) bun. In contrast to the salmon, it was a really big burger, but I couldn't stop eating it, and super crispy fries made it complete. Peanut butter sundae - warm peanut butter foam with chocolate ice cream & chocolate fudge. Balanced and delicious. Ambiance was average -- small, with narrow paths; no tablecloths and hard chairs. A bit surprising, had expected a bit more upscaled given the menu, but the food was amazing, and our server was very knowledgable and helpful. We will be back!

First, I'm here. We sat outside and had a wonderful brunch. Started off with the regards to lemon…read morepancakes and ended with the crab Benedict. The pancakes were outstanding! Very flavorful and delicious. The eggs Benny were creamy and the crab was delicious. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect sitting outside looking at the church. I will be back here soon!

Inside

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Evan R.

17 years ago

I Like the food its good not great. The staff could be a bit more friendlier! It seems every time I go whether its bust or not the order taker never smiles and it seems to be a problem to get the sandwich to the person to ring me out... read more

Lee T.

191

9 years ago

Great place for lunch. Burgers, sandwiches, salad bar and to go breakfasts. Service is great and people are friendly. Can be crowded.

Anthony C.

2 years ago

Rip off. Firehouse has gone downhill the past few years. It pains me to write this review, knowing how good this place used to be.

Grace T.

8 years ago

This is a great little place to eat. I went with my kids and my "Fairfield U" was amazing...and the pickle jars. YUM!!

Neal D.

2 years ago

Unless you're a college kid, you're not missing anything. Just a deli and there must be better ones in Fairfield.

Brian P.

6 years ago

This place is iconic, always busy and always delicious. My go-to order is the "Redgate"

Angela F.

12 years ago

Their thanksgiving sandwich makes me smile. Yum.

Jeff R.

12 years ago

Love this place. Long lines but moves quickly.

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