My second time dining at 29 Markle Court yesterday! When…read morefirst I was introduced to this restaurant: an impromptu visit with a group, and we shared small plates, family style. It was delicious! This time, I reserved a table for four, including guests who were up to an adventurous evening. The place was hopping! A Friday evening fun atmosphere and a beautiful bar that reminded me of a Paris restaurant. We were seated at a great table with banquettes in a corner of the front dining room. Our waitperson was excellent- energetic, informed of the menu, friendly & interactive, I believe her name was Shamira. We received great recommendations for dishes on the menu accommodating certain preferences. Following Cocktails - from the usual order of Scotch, to the " Crimson" spicy, indeed. The "Wanderer" imbiber said she could sip them all night. I, being mostly just a wine drinker, ordered from the "unusual wines" - a delicious white wine from Languedoc named "Picpoul De Pinet, Feline Jourdan", which paired very well with both courses. Based on my enthusiasm we all shared a bottle with our Main Course! Total alignment. We shared Caesar salads, which were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their selection of a main course: Halibut with corn risotto, Shrimp & Grits with spicy red sauce (just right spicy), My dish was Mussels in ginger & lemongrass red Curry, paired with grilled bread for soaking up that sauce, Yum!; a Whole Red Snapper with Mole sauce for my husband - most adventurous diner of the evening! We stretched ourselves to order two desserts: Crème Brûlée and Goat Cheesecake! Sublime. On departing the Restaurant, we were thanked for dining by the Proprietor, Wesley. We had an inspiring conversation about Bridgeport's future. A memorable evening.

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.

Our always dinner spot before a concert…read more A "gem". Excellent service, food, and drinks. Reservations recommended.

My dad's been bugging me to go here for a while; finally went and boy is it good!…read more Their red sauce is perfect. I got the risotto which was great but the meatballs and the braciola were incredible. The service is also great very friendly and knowledgeable. Their bar is cute the space is intimate but pretty. Really nice for a date night!

Went today, Easter Sunday for a snack as we celebrated early (Saturday) due to poor weather today…read more We ordered a Rueben because Patrick (owner) said it was good. Well, no lie from this Irish Chap. Golden crispy rye bread, hot French fries, great snack we shared. The restaurant is so clean, decorated for spring with tulips on the tables. We sat at the bar, and while I don't know this bartender, she is 27 and has been working since 16 (heard her tell our neighbor). She was welcoming, friendly and helpful. We shared the sandwich because we had a large breakfast. My half was missing corn beef lol but this was quickly fixed and wow!! A flavor fest. Tender, delicious corn beef, wonderful sauerkraut (taste homemade), and grilled perfectly. Another great day at Castle

I went here for a drink on St. Patrick's Day because online showed they had cocktails, but…read moreunfortunately the bar wasn't making cocktails that day. The place was very lively and crowded with people enjoying celebrating. there were live performers dancing in an outside tent, which would have been fun to see, but it was just too really packed for us. We ended up having one Irish cider and left. Definitely a busy, energetic live spot if that's your vibe.

I've had red clam casino and I've had white clam casino but either way I love a good clam casino…read morepizza. Beverly Pizza House clam casino was perfection. A nice red clam casino pie. Tasty sauce. Stole some of my wife's peppers and onions pizza too. Meatball sub was delicious. First time visiting but I'd definitely go back. Old school vibes and friendly sevice.

Perfect amount of toppings. Including cheese. Crispy pepperoni and crispy bacon. Wings good as…read morewell. Yummy pick up!

My family and I Came here some months ago in the Fall. The food was great! The drinks were tasty!…read moreAlso was great for the kids. The only thing was trying to go back on a Sunday their time of opening was not what they have online. Says 12 they said they weren't opening till 1:45pm.

The food was well seasoned, hot, served timely, and well-portioned. My favorite was the chicken…read morepineapple bowl with the juices inside of the pineapple. This kept it hot and added the perfect balance for dry rice. The veggies (cabbage slaw) are served cold. While I would rather have warm cooked cabbage, the veggies in the bowl made up for it. The Festival was nice, but I'll pass in the future. It was too thick for me and mildly sweet. I think that's the point. The empanadas were crispy and flavorful. I just thought the portion of meet inside was not sufficient. The beverages were excellent, as well as the service. Do a Yelp check in and receive a $5 coupon. Would I come again....YES!