Last night we had a fabulous dinner at South Bay in Fairfield, CT during restaurant week. We reserved an early table, as we were traveling from an hour away in NY. We were promptly seated at the table of our choice, only 1 other table was occupied at that point. The rooms are nicely appointed, with enough room between tables for a pleasant meal. Our waiter, Stephen, was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our meal. He made great recommendations, and was ready to assist at all times. The food was delicious all around, each of our different dishes was very good. The portions were a good size and very pleasantly plated. This was our second time there, the first time we ate outside during the fall, both times leaving us wanting to return.

Andres A.

Love this spot! The restaurant has an outdoor dining area as well as a pretty bar/dining area with two floors of dining space. The restaurant is nicely decorated with great views. For dinner we started with half a dozen oysters which were a great start. For my entree I had the hangar steak served with spinach. What a meal! The steak was perfectly cooked at the temperature I wanted. It was packed with flavor and oh so tender. My girlfriend had the roasted chicken scarpiello (sp.?) served with mashed potatoes and spinach. She loved it, the portion was huge. For dessert we had the pecan pie which was absolutely delicious it was served with ice cream which seemed to have some maple syrup flavoring.

Sergio P.

We had a fabulous dinner tonight at South Bay. It was my birthday and we figured we would try something new. The place is pretty large and setup on three levels. We got there early and had the choice of almost any table. We picked the middle level by the window and the place really got crowded by the time we left. It has very tall ceilings on that level but yet it wasn't a very loud place. I did manage to take pictures of every dish. It was dinner for two but there were so many good things on the menu we wanted to try so we got an extra plate to share and ensure we had left overs. We shared the beet salad to start. It was fresh and really tasty. We also had the shrimp and tater tot app and I wasn't sure what it would be like but it was great with big meaty shrimp. Then came 3 main course dinners. The wood fired pork chop was fantastic, the shrimp, andouille sausage and okra gumbo was really good but if you like it hot ask for some hot sauce. The mushroom truffle fettuccine was a nice compliment and made a nice left over. Dessert was great. We had the Crème brûlée - not that we had any room for it. This is a nice spot and hope to head back soon.

Catt S.

I came here for my friends birthday, this is one of her favorite restaurants, I personally wouldn't go if it wasn't for her. There was a lot of waiting for our food but especially mine and I thought it could be a mistake but I told myself I should wait 5 more minutes before bringing it up. Then 10 minutes go by and no one came over. When I was finally able to get someone they go our bad and then I had to wait even longer and the rest of my friends were almost done with their meal at this point. I only really got a side dish of fries so I'm not really sure why I was forgotten about. Then ofc we all got dessert for my friend to celebrate, I went with the crème brûlée classic for being vanilla and smooth and creamy with a nice sugar crust. I was surely mistaken it was filled with a pack full lemon flavor which was not listed on the menu in the details and crème brûlée classically doesn't have lemon in it. I also brought up that I wasn't a fan of the wine I got and I understand there complexity with wine if I made a mistake but I got such a negative response about it. No waiter should make someone feel crazy for not enjoying a wine they typically order and include a lecture. Would not recommend.

D B.

If you're looking for outdoor seating and high-end food, then South Bay is the restaurant for you. It was a rainy Wednesday when we went, so we had to settle for an indoor table next to the window. We ordered the Halibut and the Soft Shell Crabs (the specials), and also the Mussels and the Artichoke Hearts (the "small plates"). It was great to get soft shell crabs that WEREN'T breaded & deep-fried! We were basically satisfied with our order, although the halibut was slightly lacking in flavor. The bread they brought out before the meal was 5 small slices of what seemed to be supermarket french bread that someone picked up yesterday. Not a deal breaker, but it was a little off-putting & didn't really fit with the caliber of the rest of the meal. There was an extensive dessert menu which made us happy, as we are dessert fiends! The Crème Brûlée was top-notch and the Tiramisu was light & not too sweet. I read the other Yelp reviews about rude staff, etc, and I can honestly say we didn't encounter any such problems. Maybe it's because we went on a Wednesday when it wasn't terribly busy, but the staff was cordial, almost timid in their interactions with us. Our plan is to go back on a nice day, sit outside, and order only desserts!!!

Leah S.

Met up with friends for a weeknight dinner at South Bay and we were impressed by the rustic feel and stunning wine decor during our dining experience. Wait staff was very cordial. The red sangria was delicious and generously poured. There were a wide variety of Mediterranean inspired menu offerings to choose from. The staff told us that on the weekends they boast a large party scene with bottle service and a DJ, which would not be our scene but we could imagine it would be a fun location to hit for a night out. We would definitely return for dinner.

Ginette P.

We took a random trip to CT , coming off the train we were hungry & decide to give these guys a try. Once seated we started with some drinks I had Pinot & also tried the Strawberry Mojito , good wine , very good mojito. They start u off with some delicious bread & like a ricotta spread w olive oil it was so good , nice soft , warm bread .. lordd so good! Appetizers we had the Buffalo Mozzarella , wow melts in your mouth very good with the tomatoes & bread covered in olive oil. we also tried the Arancini , they were mushroom & spinach , also wow very tasty. Main dish we went with the Sausage Orecchiette very tasty combo the broccoli rabe, garlic, chili flakes , pesto & parmesan , great tasting pasta very light sauce. Nice looking place , service was good & prices are reasonable we really enjoyed our meal.

George M.

It's a decent spot with a great location they are across the street from the Fairfield metro north train station. Pro tip: there is a parking lot across the street for a few of the restaurants and businesses in the immediate area including this one. Pretty good space inside. Bar wraps around to back near the bathroom stairs. Cool strobe lighting throughout. The drinks aren't super expensive. Also be aware it seems do to COVID you can't sit inside, except at the bar. The tables are pushed against the wall. There is outside seating available which is nice. Dj was decent, he played a couple of oldie hits which I did like. 80s, a little 90s and current. My biggest complaint it was only one, and some times two bartenders. So it literally took 15-20 minutes to get a drink at the bar Friday night. Might go back if I'm in the area, it isn't horrible. They just need to manage the bar area better. Fyi the bathrooms are downstairs here. If you have any difficulties with stairs. That could be a problem for you.

Steve S.

This was a dinner for 4 on a Friday night. We had made reservations as it was busy. We started the meal by selecting a nice bottle of Malbec. After the bottle presentation our server poured a tasting sample but spilled it down the rim of the glass to form puddle on the table cloth. The Brussel sprout salad was impressive and tasted great. The entrees of salmon, filet, seafood medley, and pasta looked nice. However, after a long wait my daughter's pasta was finally delivered to the table. It was too long of a wait and really brought down the enjoyment of the meal. The seafood medley had exactly 4 shrimp, 4 clams, and 4 mussels, it was just enough and no more. For something different we tried the cheese board, very good but only about 3 cubes of each. I had higher hopes for the dinner but they were not focused on service and the dishes were done to a good enough standard.

Hristo V.

Ordered the beef tips as an app, this was the description off the menu: "Wood grille NY strip, garlic spinach, frizzled onions, gorgonzola white truffle sauce" $15.00. It was delivered with brussel sprouts in place of the garlic spinach and there was only 7 small pieces of NY strip, but I believe the photo speaks for itself. Although it tasted good (hence the two stars) I don't believe it was worth $15.00.