Such a cute little spot in downtown Fairfield by the theatre. I just snagged a drink one afternoon…read morewhile walking around but I absolutely loved the feel of the space. I wasn't hungry but the menu looked delicious and my drink was excellent. The bartender was very attentive and although it wasn't busy then, I heard them answer calls for reservations constantly while I was there. Def coming back hungry next time! .

"Like whippets, they dance in a curly-queue dance Of pulses…read moreand ringing and campfire chants Birds of a feather are flocking outside" (Phish) There are so many nice restaurants in Fairfield, picking one for lunch can be a formidable task. But because it was so cold today, we picked one close to the train station for our lunch for three, and it turned out to be a great choice after our meal at Ryebird. Their website describes Ryebird as "A Neighborhood joint where friends and family meet" and that seems pretty much spot-on. The bar is gorgeous, the dining room is beautifully decorated with red painted walls, dark distressed wood tables, and stainless-steel colored chairs. The service was great, I mean outstanding. Our server Leo was friendly, helpful and very accommodating. We had a few conversations with Manager Thomas who was very charming and a real joy to talk with. And I haven't even gotten to the food yet! OK, here we go! Our party of three went with a small Chicken Soup for The Soul with Cheesy Bread ($14) for me. What's Cheesy Bread? Well, how about three toasted pieces of gooey pizza bread topped with a feta spread and olive oil. My brother-in-law went with their Daily Pot Pie ($23 for Chicken today), with a house-made buttery crust, scratch-made filling, and an added $4 up-charge for a gravy boat full of mushroom bourbon gravy. My wife went with a Roaster sandwich ($18) of pulled chicken, cheddar, BBQ sauce, pickled onion, on a baguette served with fries. We also had an order of Lemon Chili Zucchini ($9) for the table. The food was wonderful, as both the pot pie and the sandwich were devoured. My soup was a pretty big bowl for a "Small" but was loaded with more carrots and celery than chicken. I asked our server Leo if they had any hot sauce, and he asked me how hot did I want it? Ryebird has a few different types in increasing levels of hotness. I asked for the max, and he brought out a little ramekin of some of the hottest hot sauce I ever had. It was pretty much at my upper level of tolerance. I chatted about it with the restaurant manager on the way out, and he was pretty sure it was made with Ghost Peppers, so that explained my thermonuclear mouth numbing reaction. Anyway, we loved our visit to Ryebird. Their food is reasonably priced, portions are generous, the quality is high, and the service is exceptional. What more do you want in a Fairfield County lunch?

Such a cool place. We stopped in for a cocktail before dinner last night. Bartender was very…read morefriendly and attentive. They make really nice craft cocktails here. Note - place was a bit hard to find. You have to walk down an alley but worth the stop. I had the Elote "Spicy Margarita." Boyfriend had an Aperol Spritz. Really cool stemware too.

EXCELLENT cocktails!! We had the Espresso Martini and the Spicy Passionfruit Mule. Small cute…read moreoutdoor seating area in Donnelly Walk.

This place deserves way more attention than it gets. Tucked in downtown Bridgeport with easy street…read moreand garage parking nearby, 29 Markle Court walks in with serious style -- the decor is chic, the atmosphere is warm and cool at the same time, and it genuinely feels like somewhere you'd expect to find in a much bigger city. Drinks first: my slightly dirty martini was made exactly right. My friend went with cosmo and it was equally on point. Whoever is behind that bar has their act together. Then the food happened. We started with grilled bread with an EVOO, agave, and chile dip -- sounds simple, ate like a statement. The char on the bread, the heat and sweetness of that dip. Good sign of things to come. Main event: shrimp and grits. Guinea flint grits, spicy red sauce, sage, stock. I don't say this lightly -- this is one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. The grits were creamy and rich, the sauce had real depth and heat, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The whole bowl just worked on every level. Dessert: goat cheesecake with pistachio dust and berry compote. Tangy, creamy, not too sweet, and that pistachio dust on top was a perfect finish. We cleared the plate.

Finally got around to trying 29 Markle, twice…read more Everything sampled was great. Service was good, though a little more knowledge on the menu would've been nice. The chef owner came out personally to check on everyone. We will be back.

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.

The service the options, the customization! On a cold snowy night in January, this place was packed…read moreand jumping. Nice vibes, music pumping, drinks flowing...Chris our server was PHENOMENAL! She was a huge part of our magical experience. I started off with the buffalo cauliflower. I will preface this by saying I'm not a big Buffalo flavor person, but I'm a vegetarian and didn't feel like getting my usual vegetarian app - brussel sprouts. I wanted to expand my palate that evening and surprisingly I actually really liked it. The amount of blue cheese was perfect for me (despite the reviews) as it would have made it too salty and greasy. Next was my entree: Modified Kettle Cooked Zoodles. As a vegetarian, I never have the highest expectations but I was blown away! Chris our server was so sweet to have this customized for me. We took the idea of hubby's Branzino sauce and added more veggies to the Kettle cooked Zoodle dish. It was so yummy! Hubby's Branzino: fish was well cooked, elegant flavors from the Puttanesca sauce with spinach and mashed potatoes were excellent! Faux-ito: I got two, the first was the classic, the second was a mix of strawberry and pineapple. Both delicious mocktails! The Forbidden Pear: hubby got this one. very balanced, not sticky sweet. I can't believe this gem is just sitting here in Fairfield. Not too far off from a night in the city. We will definitely be back!

The other night my wife and I stopped in to grab some dinner and had such a wonderful meal…read moreMy wife had the spicy tuna tartar appetizer that we shared then the Halibut special that was cooked perfectly med rare I had my favorite Chicken Scarpiello best in Ct and we paired it with a bottle of Brunello that they decanted for us After I had an espresso martini for dessert made with vanilla vodka service was great turned into a very romantic evening thanks to John the manager for making sure everything was okay definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone

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.

I've been here a few times since they've opened and I keep coming back, especially now that they've…read morerolled out their new menu. It's definitely a big upgrade from before! The menu is simple yet offers a great variety of options, catering to all types of taste buds. My party tried the steak tips, chicken parm, tacos, garlic shrimp, flan, and churros--and everything was fantastic. The mocktails were also really impressive. I'm definitely coming back for happy hour since the specials are well worth it for the price!

Very impressed with the food at this restaurant. My 3 kids and I enjoyed a great lunch here. I…read morehad the Brazilian steak and cheese. It was very good and the Portuguese roll added a nice difference compared to the typical "grinder" this would be served on at other restaurants. One of my kids had the Brazilian fried rice and really enjoyed that. My second child had the Carbonara which was excellent (I tried it as well). My third child had the crispy chicken sandwich and really enjoyed that. Service was quick and friendly. If I am ever in the area, I would certainly dine here again.

My wife and I love coming here. Very quaint and cute inside Mexican spot. Menu is good and the food…read moreis great. My wife loves their margaritas as well.

We absolutely love this restaurant. It is our favorite place to go for a casual night out or a…read morebirthday celebration. The staff is incredible and knows everyone by name. We can't thank them enough for having some of our best memories at their restaurant from Alejandro to Judy, Kara, Ryan, and all of the other staff it is the best place in town

Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill in Fairfield, CT is one of those places that gets the full…read moreexperience right: vibe, service, and food. The atmosphere is awesome--warm, rustic, and "Southwest" in a way that feels intentional, not cheesy. It's the kind of spot that works for a fun night out, a date, or just grabbing dinner when you want something that feels elevated. The staff was also a standout: friendly, genuinely helpful, and fast without feeling rushed. They were on top of everything. And the food... honestly, that's what steals the show. The tableside guacamole and salsa are a must--fresh, flavorful, and it adds a cool little "event" to the meal. Everything we had felt gourmet for Mexican cuisine, like real care went into ingredients and execution. I'm vegetarian, and I was pumped about how many options there were that didn't feel like an afterthought. The flavors were bold, the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and it just hit that sweet spot of "comfort food" but done right. If you're looking for Mexican/Southwest food in Fairfield, this is one of the best spots around. I'll definitely be back.

This place was so delicious! The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. The food was super…read moredelicious! The guac and chips are a must. They make the guac fresh, basically right in front of you and the tortilla chips are very unique. I got a chicken quesadilla but they added such flare to it that it was the best one I've had. Will be back again!

We went for dinner before a show at the SHCU theater, we got there around 5:30 and were quickly…read moreseated since we had a reservation for a party of 6. The menu is some what tied into the Puglia region, which is the heel of the boot. I could tell the italian dialect from the owner when he was speaking to one of the staff, it immediately gave me a good feeling that this restaurant would be really good. The appetizers we had were all really good, we had the fried calamari, the grilled Octopusss, the fried zucchini flowers and thd hummus special. Sorry no pics of these. We had a couple of the Orrechiette Barese, Chicken parmigiana, a pasta special of fettuccine with shrimp in a cream and pesto sauce, another pasta with cavatelli, shrimp and cream and pesto sauce, really couldn't see the pesto, probably could have used a little more or maybe a little finishing with the pesto on top. Service was good and the owner came around to introduce himself and we got a complimentary round of their homemade creama di limencello to finish off the experience. Wr wouldn't hesitate to go again the next time we are in town to see a show.

Wow!! Absolutely loved this gem. Never heard of it until a friend recently invited me to happy…read morehour. We sat at the bar, backlit by The Sopranos and Goodfellas playing on the TVs. The space was classy but still casual enough, and cozy. I ordered the Howyoudoin' off the cocktail menu and the gnocci in a pink sauce; also shared the rice balls; absolutely loved everything. The concept of the restaurant is totally relatable for my Italian American family and I find it very funny - cannot wait to bring them in here to try. All staff were super nice. The merch is funny too.

Went to Sophie's Pizza Bar recently and had a great experience. The pizza was really good, fresh…read moreingredients, cooked perfectly, and the overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming. Cory at the host stand was fantastic. Super friendly, organized, and made us feel taken care of right away. Amos was our server and honestly made the night. He was attentive without hovering, knew the menu well, and had a great attitude the whole time. You can tell when someone really knows what they're doing and cares, and that was definitely the case with him. Great food, great service, and Cory and Amos really stood out. We'll definitely be back.

Stopped in for lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon. The $15 lunch special was a ridiculously good…read morevalue: in house made bread with ricotta herb, pizza sauce, and olive oil, a potato/leek muscles in butter AND a chicken cutlet Caesar salad sandwich. All tasty! My wife and daughter shared the pesto pizza. A mostly friendly staff but maybe they were just very busy. Definitely a good choice in downtown Fairfield.