RUDE! The service was our first issue, we spilled water in front of our server and they did not bother to help clean it up. They were also unhelpful when one of our orders went missing, kept making excuses. DO NOT ORDER THE LOBSTER ROLL!!! A small 1 oz portion of lobster for 32$ are you serious. They roll came messy and when we asked about the portion the manager came out with a poor excuse. Will not go back. read more

Pretty environment, paid more for the view than for the food. Service was beyond subpar. In fact, quite terrible in all honesty. Mid meal, 2/7 of our party discovered dollar bill sized plastics in their meals. One of which took a bite of her coconut rice when she was practically finished with her meal and pulled out a large piece of plastic from her mouth. The other one was grabbing a piece of her mashed potatoes and her fork discovered an absurdly large piece of plastic. When brought to the attention of the very kind waitress, she offered to bring both a new meal. Kind, but we were practically finished and didn't want to raise much commotion in the restaurant. She then offered a free drink, again very kind but a $12 aperol spritz vs. a $40 plate of scallops?!? After politely declining another drink, we than asked if the meal could just be compensated. This request was then declined. Ended with 1 $12 aperol spritz being taken off the bill after 2 DISTURBINGLY large pieces of plastic found in our meals. No remorse was shown from our waitress or the cooks that we actually never saw. Definitely our first and last time here. Would never recommend to anyone whose health I care about. Also waitress was unphased and made it seem like this was a regular occurrence (???) read more

Arrived at this establishment where i was told they didn't have tables for two although they had plenty tables open. Fine the hostess was very pleasant and offered us bar seating. We get to the bar and have to practically beg for over 10 mins to get a menu. More than one group of customers came in after us and got served first, We weren't even acknowledged or asked if we had been helped yet. I was very excited to try this restaurant but unfortunately Very poor service. read more

would not go again. besides the fact our server was amazing, the food was got as good. a salad was $40 and it was like maybe 5 bites of a salad. i didnt like the attitude that the young ladies had at the front , very disappointed about that. i did enjoy the sunset tho. read more

I have been to Sunset Grill a couple of times. The ambiance is great. On the weekends they have bands playing . When we arrived the host told us the wait for our table will be 45m it turned out 2 hours. After 2 hours of wait the table was ready, The host was very rude the way she asked me to wear the mask, I understand she has to follow the rules, but there is a way to speak with clients. she was not professional, had a little knowledge of costumer service. Honestly, I wanted to leave but, I was with a friends so I did not want to ruin the dinner. the food is not that great. I ordered Swordfish taco I end up with pan seared Salmon, Salmon was terrible had a lot of fat. I did not bother to tell them it is the wrong order afraid to wait another hour! The waitress gave us the wrong bill if we did not look we will be paying someone else bill which was 3 times more. They serve you drinks in plastic cups . The hostess are very young like teenagers. customer service is terrible. will not recommend this restaurant to my friends. read more

Sunset Grille - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

It's been around ten years since I last dined at Sunset Grille, so last weekend's wine and oyster outing was longggg overdue. While visiting my sister in our good ol' hometown, we decided to eat at the beach and head over to the marina after for a glass of wine. Since the beach dinner was a total bust (see Ripka's review), we ended up accompanying our wine with a light snack at Sunset Grille. While the wait for an outdoor table ended up being around 45 minutes (makes sense for 6:30 on a Friday night), we loved the option of ordering a glass of bubbly at the bar and savoring it on the outdoor benches as we waited. Once we were seated - and I wish I could remember our server's name because he was great - we shared a dozen Copps Island oysters along with some pretty terrific warm artichoke crab dip. Beyond the food, the restaurant's namesake is the main draw - you just can't beat the sunsets over the water! read more

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OK, we were a party of 7 on a Sat. night, but had reserved weeks ahead. Service was completely incompetent and the band was way too loud. Our primary server was quite young and seemed new to her job and completely overwhelmed. Our drinks took forever to arrive, then the entrees started coming before the apps! We told them to take the entrees away until after we'd had our apps, which was a big mistake because then we got NOTHING for quite some time. The food, once we finally got it, was very good, but the total confusion and chaos was almost comical. To her credit, the manager apologized profusely and comped a lot of our food and drinks, but I would never go here during peak times again. read more

Good ole Norwalk. Decent spot by the delightful LI Sound. Prices are a bit much, but the portions are sufficient. Mussels were tasty and plentiful. Waiter was chill. I went for a quick dip in the Sound after and when I came out...I had 11 toes. Good ole Norwalk. read more

Amazing views! Super amazing appetizers (especially on more of the raw seafood variety... and if that is all you are into - then you have found heaven. That is what we were looking for, so this place was great for us. HOWEVER, for normal people - you will find this annoying: 1. Awkwardly located, and you don't realize how awkwardly located it is until you get there - I wish they made signs that gave you instructions 2. The main menu entrees were super boring, that is why we skipped them. Even if they were great - my thoughts are seriously, this is as boring as an applebee's menu. 3. Staff was nice and fast too us, but they just looked grumpy and did not want to be there. 4. We lucked out that there was no wait, but 5 min after us - INSANE mega line of wait - be emotionally prepared if you come here after 6PM. so basically - know what you are getting yourself into. read more

Came here last night with a party of 8. Ordered 2 rounds of drinks, multiple apps and entrees. My husband and I both ordered the scallops served with mashed potatoes. He took his first bite and found a large piece of plastic wrap mixed in with the potatoes. We told our waitress immediately who took the piece of plastic, looked shocked and said nothing. Never came back to apologize or offer to replace the meal. Several minutes later I pulled a smaller piece of plastic out of my mouth. Disguising. After tracking down the waitress she took it away and I had to ask if we would be charged for the meals. She acted annoyed and said no. The manager never came over. No offer to replace the meal or apologize. So unsafe and disgusting. Will not be back. read more

I brought a group of 14 women for lunch. The food was OK to Good, but that wasn't the problem. When I made the reservation, I specified that we would require separate checks. They said there would be "No problem." But when it came time to pay, they would only give us one check, saying 14 checks were too much trouble. I asked the women to figure out what they owed, based on the menu price, tax and tip. It took another woman and me an hour (with a calculator) to work it out and we were a couple of dollars short, which I made up. I run a luncheon group that goes to a different restaurant each month. I've been doing this for six years. Every restaurant we dine at gives us separate checks. I see no reason why Sunset Grille can't do the same. We will not return. read more

You can't beat the setting when the weather is nice and overall the food is good but it's expensive and the service can be very slow. Drink service is especially frustrating which is surprising since the place is mostly one large bar. The baby back ribs and the kids burger are the best values and very good. The fried shrimp and linguini and clam sauce are also good but the portions are small for the price. On nice days, expect large crowds, loud music and slow service. read more

Sunset Grille - A beautiful sunset view - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food is so-so. Without the sunset view, they'd deserve only 2 stars. Salmon, scallops, and squid were overcooked; flavors are ok. Water tends to have particles/bugs since they keep it outside--check before you drink. Service teetered--waiter was very nice and accommodating but we didn't see much of him. Busboy was overly anxious to remove dishes from our table, when they were still full of food. The second time he tried to take my boyfriend's dish away (which still had 2 of the 5 scallops on it), my bf said he was still working on it, and the busboy sighed long and loud as he walked away. Oddly dramatic. As others have noted, the only good thing about this place is the view. I will not be returning. TIP: park there to walk along the water an enjoy the view, then find another place to eat. read more

If your are someone that loves good views of water and need to enhance your Instagram story but also want to give your tastebuds a rest, this is your spot. Excellent mediocre waterfront food. The prices are fair, the view is excellent and the food went down. read more

Our first meal out since February and after witnessing the server in the kitchen without a mask for 10 minutes will probably be our last!

First time customer for mid-day Saturday drinks and a bite to eat. What's not to like about a restaurant on the harbor with the word "sunset" in the name? Reviewers here may quibble about prices and such but come on! You go here for perfectly decent food and drinks and beautiful Norwalk Harbor!! We had oysters and they were delicious. read more

Ive been coming to sunset grill for the past two summers this is a great place to kick back on a sunday afternoon and enjoy the view of the water and yachts docked at the marina the food is good and the service is always on point the oysters and clams are very delicious always .there lobster salad is awesome conch soup is fantastic never had a problem with there food...the Heineken are super cold you guys are awesome when it comes to seafood Live Music as well come down & try it you will enjoy it read more

Sunset Grille - Thats the view - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This is absolutely a hidden gem that I had just found. The atmosphere was amazing the food was incredible the service was beyond belief. I can't believe I never found this place before but I will be back regularly. This is definitely a true hidden jam which everybody should take notice. Great seafood right on the water great atmosphere. Loved it read more

Terrible service. Atrocious attitudes. Waited 30 minutes for a table. And then two tables around us that were seated after us received service from an ill mannered dark haired pigtailed RUDE waitress. Overpriced. Underwhelmed. Disappointed beyond. Don't bother. read more

Great venue, food and service. We've never ordered off the regular menu and always gone for the specials. Specials have included seafood over linguini, a captains fried seafood platter, tuna tartare and steamers. All excellent! I suggest the manager look at how many people order off the menu and consider some seasonal upgrades. The major fly in the ointment continues year after year to be the hostess staff. This gauntlet is very customer unfriendly, couldn't care less about the painful experience that they put people through and are barely organized enough to get their job done. They don't have a clue on wait times. No tables on the water can be reserved but when you ask for an open table on the water they tell you that "it's reserved". Once you get over this wall of ineptitude the experience is a good one. One star off for the constant hassle on arrival. read more

Great causal spot right on the water. Food was good. Definitely will go back. Perfect spot for brunch in summer read more

Sunset Grille - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Nice seating outdoors and acoustic guitarist was very good. I would come back again.

It is a seafood restaurant with no presumption beyond serving well flavored and cooked seafood. It does this very well. I decided to graze, because my decision making got bogged down on the first page of their menu. I ordered a Maryland Crab. It was a generous portion that was reasonably well flavored. My preference would have been for more seasoning and for more evidence of crab meant. I also ordered a marinated shrimp, scallop and fish dish. It was also generous and surprisingly tender. Mrs. Sultan ordered fish and chips. The fish was cod with a lightly fried panko batter and French Fried Potatoes. The French Fries were a disappointment. We have been visiting Sunset Grille once or twice a summer. We will continue until a restaurant of higher quality opens. read more

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One of my favorite summer spots to go for dinner and drinks. It is a bit expensive​, which is why we don't come here too frequently, but every time​ we go we've never been disappointed​. I always order the linguine with clams, it's my favorite meal and my fiancee​ absolutely​ loves the calamari there. The views and nighttime live music atmosphere is just another reason why we love Sunset Grille. read more

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Very cool place to have a nice dinner on the Pier. Food was great and service was nice. Views make it so nice around sunset.

Great laid back spot right on the water! We even got to feed the swans that came by in the water near our table. Hope to visit again soon! I had the Salmon entree and my friend had the Sunset Salad with scallops - both were delicious! Would highly recommend this spot for a nice, relaxing dining experience! read more

2 stars for the location. Ordered steamers thinking to get light fresh seafood. I know Americans think there is no too much butter, but there is. You don't need a pound of butter for fresh seafood. It was greasy, swimming in butter sauce that had no taste of wine, garlic or any other seasoning. Very disappointing. read more

Sunset Grille - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Michelle one of the Hostess (August 22 & 30) not a friendly at all!! bad attitude!! Our waiter on the 22 Tim was great, friendly on top of everything he even help out a very drunk or over medicated woman to get home. Our waitress Patty (30) was also great and friendly. The food was awesome drinks were great music was nice, they need at least one vegan food option. read more

Location and service is very good however food has no flavor , we ordered fish tacos which had mango and avacodo it was bland and tasted very unusual, fried shrimp was also with no taste. Pasta with vodka sauce was very average drinks were also not that great read more

Great food and casual elegant ambiance. Decent for kids. Only open seasonally unfortunately read more

Sunset Grille - Crab cake app - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We have been to this place many times over the years. It's always been one of the best places for a cold drink and a great view. The food has never been as great as the view. We went the first Thursday in August 2017 and got there around 7:15. We were told it was a 45 minute wait for 2 people which was fine. It didn't look that busy. One annoying thing they do now is allow the right of the fence to be first come first served and they don't take reservations. It took 40 minutes or so to be seated. The service was bad. I never had the chance to order a second drink. My salmon was over cooked and the mashed potatoes and spinach were cold. We were never asked how our meal was. Wife's scallops were overcooked. Things were never this bad last year or in years prior. Next time I will grab dinner somewhere else in SoNo and come here for drinks and watch the sunset. Good tip is to walk past the bar towards the tables on the water and make a left. They have a few seats where you can have a drink and watch the boats in the harbor read more

Sunset Grille - Seafood Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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food unfortunately did not warrant the high cost for meals. technically a place for people who have boats in the boat yard to eat. service was ok, could have been much better for the cost. because we had a party of 6, an automatic 20% gratuity was added to our bill, which I understood at the time of payment. some how my charge was correct and then 3 days later it changed by additional $100.00. I called the restaurant to get it credited back, since I didn't authorize it, and 3 days later, $100.00 was credited to my credit card with no explanation or call for the error. Check you credit card bill! read more

Great food and location but unfortunately rudest host ever. When she sees you have children she refuses to let you sit outside and proceeds to give lectures. Waitresses are great. Owners should consider impact of rude host on their business as we steer people with kids away. It's a pity as this place could be great read more

This is my favorite spot,But was very disappointed last night and it was my Birthday dinner. It was a very Hot night which wasn't their fault so we ended up inside where there were so many bugs, Flies/Mosquitos that were biting the whole time that made it miserable to eat. The Avocado/Crab dip came out and looked like someone had already ate it, Prices creeped up incredibly high for some reason and there are only like 4- 6 dinner entree's. We never seen our Waiter we had to keep looking out for him. The bill came and 2 items on our bill weren't our's!!! we had to point that out to him, All in All it was my favorite place to go looks like I will be looking elsewhere.. read more

Sunset may be nice but location at the back of a parking -- not so pleasant. Super rude hostess -- went with my kids and literally rolled her eyes when asked if we could wait for a spot in the shade. If you like seafood with a side of car fumes and being treated like they are doing you a favor taking your money -- this is the place for you!!! read more

We are new to the area and heard great things about this place. I'm not sure what all the hype is about because we were extremely underwhelmed. We spent $100 on two drinks and two appetizer sized meals. The drinks are tiny, bland, watered down and $13/each.The service and seafood dish was ok but the pasta dish was flavorless and child sized portions for $36. It was also borderline inedible - how can you screw up pasta? You can honestly get much better food and drinks at Ripka's across the street. You pay for the view but the view is blocked by a way too tall fence. Watered down overpriced drinks and flavorless food. No thanks. Needless to say, we won't be returning. read more

Went to this place for lunch today. We had tuna tartini and lobster rolls. For dessert we had an apple pie that had vanilla ice cream on top. All the food was very good. Our waiter was also very nice the place was ok looking inside. The prices were a little high for the location but other than that everything was decent. read more

I have been going to the Sunset Grill for the last three plus years. It a nice little hide away, next to Calf's Pastor Beach in Norwalk, CT, tucked into the Norwalk marina side. It draws a crowd from the rich boaters, bikers, to the average Joe who is looking for a nice place to enjoy the scenery and spend some time relaxing and enjoying the sites. Since it just opened for the season, I was excited to go back and have a nice time listening to the two man band, having a nice lunch, and, enjoying a few beverages before the start of another work week. Depending on who you get as a server, makes all difference for your lunch at the Sunset. I landed up getting a server that I recognized from last year. This person should find a new job, since she is not a happy server, and rushes you out the door. Unfortunately, it's always been a bad experience with her, and this visit was no different than last year. The food today was mediocre, not very good at all. The fish tacos were horrible; and the blackened chicken sandwich came in at a close second. I noticed many other tables just picking their food; I can see that they were not happy with their orders. It's a great location, excellent atmosphere, fun, and, the band makes it relaxing and entertaining, I hope they do a better job with the food, and, hire people who want to be there to server and make your experience fun and worth the visit. As of today, they lack the personal attention and the menu and chefs need an overhaul. I will try this place again, but, I'm starting to lose hope. It's not that difficult to prepare sandwiches, and, for the price, it's been a real disappointment. I can see this place overtime starting to lose their customer base if they don't start improving their service and quality of food. There are many other choices in the area; I hope this feedback captures their attention to turn this establishment around. read more

Pros: -Amazing environment. Beautiful water view / sunset view. Live music was very fun and lively -Servers are nice but they are overstaffed for sure Cons: -Long wait times. Expect to wait at least an hour - hour and a half on a summer weekend. The place is crowded but the wait service isn't the most efficient -Extremely overpriced food. Food quality not worth half the price they charge If you like to eat by the water with great live music and a great view, but don't care about what food you put in your mouth, Sunset Grille might be for you. However if you don't have money to throw away on overpriced bland food, I would recommend staying away from this place. How do they get away with over charging their customers for mediocre food and slow service? Welcome to Connecticut! The Porsches and Ferraris parked out front and the other people clearly stepping off their yachts to dine here paint the picture very clearly for me. Affluent patrons who don't mind spending their families' money unnecessarily and don't have work the next day fund this operation, which would clearly not cut it in another market where businesses are expected to actually provide a quality product for their customers. New Yorkers and anyone who values good food should stay very clear of this place. read more

Seasonal staff couldn't care less about customers, while management must be using as a tax loss write off, as they seem set on alienating locals. I live a few blocks away, but the menu is switched so frequently as far as when lunch and brunch are offered that I've had to walk away more times than I've eaten. Important because the dinner menu is way overpriced and limited. They stop serving food at a random hour each day and cut off lunch at their whim leaving locals fuming.. Again their attitude is "so what - we don't need business". This even though tables are usually empty, even during peak times and season - when other competent area restaurants are packed. If you do manage to find an hour where they lower themselves to provide food it will be a bus boy or maybe the owners nephew held back from graduation serving you. They would have closed years ago due to being the worst run restaurant on the east coast, but the great location and actually decent food saves their demise (I feel bad for the chef - he may want to find a real restaurant). My wife runs a prime NYC restaurant and we always get a kick watching the kids out of summer school detention try to run a restaurant. Tragic. I keep praying chef Ramsey will bring kitchen nightmares to fix this place. read more