My husband and I stopped in for a nice meal while in downtown Stamford, and we were impressed! Truly a great place for a seafood lover. The lobster mac and cheese was delicious, and we liked how you could choose any cooking method, fish, sauce, and side to make your own meal. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, with everything coming out from the kitchen in timely manner. Loved the vibe as well! read more

I dined at F.I.S.H for a pre-birthday dinner after viewing their very elegant-looking website. It is located at the north end of Bedford Avenue alongside many other restaurants. The inside dining area is more upscale than their more casual outdoor seating area. Upon arrival, the hostess wished me "happy birthday," but that was the only mention of it for the remainder of my visit. The menu includes raw bar items, hot shellfish appetizers, salads, bowls and wraps. However, their main feature is the "Naked Fish." This allows you to choose the type of fish, its preparation, and an accompanying sauce. I chose the branzino, grilled, and with salsa verde. The presentation was absolutely beautiful! The sear on the fish skin was perfectly crisp, the julienned vegetables were well-seasoned, and the sauce had a nice spiciness. Paired with a crisp white wine, it was a delicious dinner! The service was "adequate." The staff who brought bread and my meal to the table were friendlier and more attentive than my server. Perhaps she had too many tables to attend to, but she never asked me how my meal was, and only inquired if I wanted another glass of wine when I was ready for the check. Overall, I was very happy with my meal. However, I expected a little more attentiveness from my server, and perhaps an offer of something special for my birthday. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Grilled branzino with julienned vegetables and salsa verde - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Absolutely love their happy hour! It's one of the better ones in Stamford. Low priced bites and cocktails The pork belly lollipops are delicious The star of this place, as the name says is their fish. The branzino in the beurre la blanc sauce is 10/10. Also surprisingly really enjoyed their short rib pasta!!! The menu has something for everyone not just seafood. The restaurant is pretty and it's nice to sit at the bar area read more

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Under the radar find!! Fish knocked our socks off! Outdoor seating (with heaters) Friendly & efficient staff Fresh ingredients & fantastic fare Solid wine selection Can't wait to check out more of their menu! read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Grilled Spanish Octopus - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

let's just say that the cockroach that crawled over my foot totally ruined my meal. Topped off by the manager coming over after it was killed and stepping on it again. AND THEN DIDN'T PICK IT UP!! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. A nice, cute spot right in downtown. The service was friendly and welcoming. The menu has a ton of choices - we enjoyed everything we ordered. Great fresh oysters and, yes, fish. I like that you can basically create your own fish dish. We will Be back. read more

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A Wednesday night dinner with another couple. Service was efficient and friendly. We began with some complimentary focaccia, which was nice but not enough for four. We shared shrimp tempura as an appetizer, fresh and tasty, but more like fried shrimp than a true tempura. I plumped for the paella, which was a generous portion with lots of quality seafood -- shrimp, clams, mussels, squid. However it was underseasoned and had no socarrat, so I would rate it as good, not great. La Portena's bouillabaisse was a more flavorful choice, although closer to a San Francisco seafood stew than a true bouillabaisse. The fourth member of our party had the crab cake appetizer as his main, those looked really good. If I come back I would try one of the more simple fish dishes and start with those crabby patties. Ambiance is quite casual and relaxed. An enjoyable experience. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Paella - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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What a fantastic restaurant!! Went there for my birthday last night. Not one appetizer, drink or entree was anything less than delicious. The truffle-fried burrata was outstanding. The seafood chowder, amazing! The roasted Brussels sprouts, yum! We all had fish dishes and I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. Two of us had the pan-seared halibut with mashed potatoes. I added the lobster sherry sauce, which tasted just like the chowder bisque (which was fine with me!) and I couldn't eat it fast enough. The other sauces were great too. I think the choices of sauce is what makes the fish dishes really stand out. Lastly, crème brûlée cheesecake?? Not as good as mine, but just a perfect dessert. We all agreed that this was our new favorite restaurant in the area, so we can't wait to come back again. Oh, and service was very friendly and informative. read more

Service was excellent Food was phenomenal Ambiance was cool, clean and fun Never been here before but it sounded good and it was. My girlfriend and I had the brunch time specials. I had a honey buffalo fish sandwich and it was delicious. We will definitely return. Server was awesome and friendly. read more

FISH is an extremely well-run restaurant with great food, service and vibes. It is a unicorn in the downtown Stamford restaurant scene. Dined here for dinner during restaurant week and it did not disappoint! The Cajun Shrimp is a standout entree as the shrimp and scallops were fresh, flavorful and well-seasoned. Others at my table ordered the salmon, seafood pasta which also received praises. They also have kids entrees that are not on the menu but they are happy to accommodate. Our waiter was attentive, polite and funny. Will be back to try other things on the menu! I am not a big seafood fan but I very much enjoyed FISH! They have non-seafood options on the menu that look very good such as short rib pasta, burgers and roasted chicken. Amazingly, the restaurant does not smell like FISH, which means that everything is very fresh. read more

Very clean, modern atmosphere. Great happy hour. Wonderful service. Delicious fresh seafood read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Grilled Pistachio crushed sword fish - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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All wonderful dishes, professional chefs who know how to serve excellent food. Thank you so much for many relaxing enjoyable meals!!

This review needs to be 85 characters so i'm writing out enough characters before i say the thing i wanted to say which was "No." read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This restaurant was worth the drive to Stamford. We wanted to try a new place and this was our pick. Awesome is the one word for this place. Right from the start until the end it was exceptionally wonderful. Go check it out. Enjoy the pictures from our picks for the night. read more

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I can't say enough positive things about this restaurant. From their Happy Hour Menu to their regular menu. First thing I will mention is their drinks are outstanding. There is nothing better than superb drinks along with excellent food. The presentation is on point and its a nice vibe. I ordered the black and blue margarita and I was very pleased with the blend. The lobster and shrimp chowder was perfect well seasoned with a nice spice. I love shrimp so I had to order the stuffed shrimp with crabmeat. The presentation matched the taste. I looked at the dessert menu I was tempted to try the vanilla bread pudding but I thought about the calories and I passed on that. This restaurant is a nice cozy spot and is worth the trip. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Stuffed Shrimp - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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A group of friends stopped by for appetizers and meal. Everything was great. We had calamari, mussels, spicy shrimp...delicious. My shrimp and steak bowl was amazing. Service was excellent...ask for sarge? Great time. Sorry no pictures...everyone attacked the food lol read more

Very tasty food! I stopped in with friends on a Monday. We had made a reservation but didn't need it since it was quiet. Service was attentive and refilled our water glasses regularly. I loved the shrimp tacos and Brussel sprout app that I got. The Brussel sprout dish surprised me since there were mashed potatoes underneath the Brussels. Normally I wouldn't think these two foods go together but it was delicious. The shrimp tacos were loaded with fillings and I loved the green sauce that came on the side. My friends ordered the blackened shrimp and avocado salad which they enjoyed. All the food was very fresh and tasty! I would definitely come back and recommend to friends! read more

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Wine Oysters Wine My usual - always without complaint. OK atmosphere and very good employees read more

Portions of food petite. The prices here are steep for size of portion. The chowder was average . w/ a few bits of shrimp on top , lobster sliders Extremely minuscule and only 2 . NOT worth the price and the prices on online are not updated to prices on their menu . If you re dieting probably good choice . read more

Outstanding seafood in Stamford this is our fifth visit and every time we come, we wonder why we don't dine here more often. Great place, amazing service, so-so drinks. read more

Best part was probably the service, and that wasn't great. Lack luster, restaurant has no personality and the food lacked personality as well. I guess the reason the ambiance was blue glow lights is because it has a sea vibe or something? Did not impress nor indulge me in the slightest unfortunately. Drinks were okay... pricey oysters and they were not even shucked. Unimpressed and not worth it. I was truly hoping for better. read more

Came here for the first time on a Friday. Love the interior and we sat at the bar. Had the fig Hennessy cocktail and it was very strong! Perfectly made. We had the crab cakes and brussel sprouts appetizer. The brussel sprouts appetizer was HUGE for two people! Then I split the salmon entree with the maple crust and capers/lemon sauce with my boyfriend. Everything was really tasty however I do wish they had some good music! I'd recommend this spot For sure though since they have a lot of options and good food. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Scottish Salmon - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Great happy hr. Excellent drinks, good food, great oysters, bright and nice decor, friendly attentive service. Worth the visit.

Amazing place. Had dinner this evening and had a slight scare. Juana was so knowledgeable, calm and collect. Provided service with integrity and compassion. Thanks you Juana. read more

Recommended by our realtor and a great way to end a long day. Had oysters and the fettuccini with clams. Nice server. Delicious food.

Everything is good here. Seafood and drinks are my favorite. Great service as always. I always get fried calamari and my boyfriend loves to eat fish here. Food is fresh. read more

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Thursday night fun!!! Came here after visiting RPM and not desiring microwaved food I yelped this place. I'm so happy I did!!!! Aaliyah was a great bartender that poured boozy drinks and had us laughing the whole night. Her chemistry bough the bar alive and elevated our dining experience! The food was great but my personal favorite was the lobster Mac and cheese bites with that great tomato soup. The bites were great cheesy pulls and succulent lobster. The oysters are fresh. I suggest getting a sampler to taste all the oysters and see what fancies your pallette. I was in love with the Kumato oysters so ordered a dozen of those. Great spot to catch dinner and enjoy the ambiance. read more

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My experience here was great! Service was on point. I really liked the ambiance at this place. The menu has a good selection of apps, entrees, and salads. Dim ambience which was nice. We started with the mussels coconut curry broth. They were so good, I was drinking the broth alone at one point . Entrées were the seafood linguini and truffle burrata pappardelle. Both very good. I would def recommend going here. Nice spot . read more

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Came here on a random Saturday 4pm date. Walking in the ambience is cool. The bar is clean and a good size with multiple tv's. The main dining area is spacious and you don't get the feel that you are on top of the next patron. The staff is welcoming and friend. The food was delicious, minus the burger, but who orders a burger at a seafood restaurant. Overall I really liked the place and will come back. read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner one night after deciding we had a seafood craving, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the grilled octopus- which I was looking forward to based on all the reviews- and it was good. Just good.. the octopus was slightly over cooked but the flavors were still yummy. It was considered an appetizer, but I think it was enough for a dinner. I also ordered the coconut curry mussels and OMG they were soooooo delicious. Since it was in the appetizer section of the menu, I thought it would be a smaller portion- especially when it was listed for $10. The portion was plenty for a whole dinner! The sauce was amazing and the crusty bread it came with was the perfect touch to sop up all that sauce. Even my picky friend liked it! We also split the lobster Mac n cheese and it was amazing! I would certainly recommend this to share. At the end of our meal, after the server took away the food, I noticed the ceiling was leaking right above our table. I told a server and he just shrugged it off and said it was because of the air conditioner-idk how true but it was still gross to think that *water* could've dropped into our dinner. Overall, we will definitely be back. A little annoying that happy hour didn't apply to tables-only the bar- but I get it. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Coconut Curry P. E. I. Mussels in front, behind is the Grilled Spanish Octopus, and behind that are Mini Empanades - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I have been going to FISH for years for Happy Hours drinks and Apps. The food is excellent. Yesterday, our waitress charged us for multiple extra items in our bill. This was beyond a simple error. We sent the bill back to get some mistakes fixed only to find more items on the bill. The waitress seemed unsurprised and unconcerned that she had done this. Seems like a scheme but I am not sure what the win is for the servers... bigger tips??? That did not work out for her. Check your bills!! read more

All in all ok but far from exceptional. The food on its own was a 3.5. The service was a 2. not rude but not professional. We did restaurant week menu which imcluded dessert. They served dessert in a plastic cup as if we were on a picnic. That was just awful and short sighted to cheap out on such a simple solution. Put it in a glass!!! Absolutely dumb move. The portions were also tiny but even that was nit a deal breaker. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Dessert from Stamford Restaurant week. embarrassing!!! plastic cup and tiny portion - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food was well served, portions were good and nice patio seating area. It was early evening so restaurants wasn't busy service was good.

Five stars were given for the excellent customer service from start to finish. It was a surprise dining location for my birthday, so Fish came highly recommended from friends living in the area. The atmosphere was Covid regulated, so masks were worn by staff as well as patrons (only when using restrooms). The ambiance was modern, casual and trendy. Our waitress, Edith, was charming and knowledgable. I asked for recommendations and I received the best recommendations. I was not disappointed. From our wonderful Side Car cocktails to our Blackened Branzinos to my Key Lime Pie Birthday dessert - everything was fresh, tasty and wonderful. I highly recommend Fish to those wanting a dine-in experience with great service. When and if you take that ride (we drove in from Queens, NY), ask for Edith! read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Side Cars - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Went here on a Saturday night in October. The night was pretty cool so we were grateful to have had a patio heater right next to our table. However we were still a tad bit cold. But due to their pandemic there was nothing else we could do as we opted to eat outside versus inside. Our waiter Justin was very attentive. We were seated right away after confirming with the hostess about our reservation. We ordered the calamari, lobster and shrimp chowder, seafood linguine and the naked northern American sea bass chef style. All of our food were pretty good so we had no complaints. Overall a very good experience. Except the little mouse outside between the restaurant and the Italian restaurant next door. Lol. read more

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We enjoyed the Restaurant Week Special, Lunch for $20 and $6 for wine. There were enough staff waiting tables. The food was delicious but never did anyone come to check on us, and our water goblets were never refilled. The waitress said she would be back with the check which took forever. Thank heavens for a beautiful day that puts us in a good mood so we did leave a 20% tip as suggested. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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All above board and enjoyable food and service! There is a wonderful happy hour and nice casual vibe.

This place has good seafood. Seafood linguini was fresh scallops, shrimps that snap and a real tasty pesto sauce. Linguini tasted homemade. Very good dish. Stuffed shrimp had a tasty crab filling. Not a crab fan but this was tasty. Both desserts are good enough to smack momma. The rub: Tuna carpaccio... love it ... usually. Would have loved a citrus salad compliment, or anything else but flat bread. It was all fresh but the taste and texture profile just didn't appeal to me. I'd do less ginger, dandelion or clover salad with a nice citrus that is crisp and chilled dressing. I'd return. read more

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By far the most romantic restaurant in the area for a date night or just a friends night out! The atmosphere is just purely elegant and the service is always 5 stars. Oysters and clams are a must from here. Always fresh and delicious. read more

Fish Restaurant + Bar - Raw bar platter - New American Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Love the bartender and the servers. The food and drinks here are A++. The vibes are great. Everyone is so kind which is very refreshing. We love date nights or girls nights here. read more