This place has a cozy ambience and excellent service. There is a small, but solid, food menu too!read more

This is a hotel bar, but it has an impressive menu of creative cocktails, and a surprising range of…read moretequila, rum, and other liquor options behind the bar. As a hotel bar the ambiance isn't top grade, but this also means it won't be packed, loud, or over-crowded, so it's very much worth checking out if you're nearby and want a good drink before/after dinner or before/after seeing a movie at the nearby theaters.

We were traveling through Stamford and happened by Flinders, had an absolutely excellent…read moreexperience. Food was delicious and unique. Highly enjoyed the crispy duck. The staff, esp our server Eric, were kind and helpful, plus the location is just beautiful. Will come back again!

My husband and I recently hosted our baby shower for our first baby at Flinder's last weekend…read more(3/21/26), and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We hosted roughly 55 people and utilized the entire restaurant for our private event (restaurant buyout). From the onset, Ross and Eric (Mgr. + Assistant Mgr.) were incredibly friendly, responsive to all my questions via email, and agreed to meet not once, but TWICE in-person to ensure all details were accounted for, and that our requests would be accommodated. The event ran smoothly because of their professionalism and attention to detail. During the event, the kitchen, bar, and wait staff were incredibly attentive, kind, friendly, and honestly felt like part of the party the entire time. Our family and friends raved about the entire experience, including the service, the food, and the configuration of the space. We left smiling from ear-to-ear, and are incredibly grateful to everyone at Flinder's for helping to make our baby shower a great success!

Parking: plenty of spots during the day…read more Patio nice patio area though a little cramped with tables Decor: very relaxing and inviting inside Food: tasty but found the burger on an English muffin hard to eat, appearance was nice but not functional...ended up eating the burger with a fork and knife Price: a little high but not bad for the location Side note: fantastic wine list!

Found ourselves in town visiting a friend and decided to check this place out. We needed a place…read morethat had outdoor seating and accepted dogs, and Farmhouse fit the bill. There were dozens of empty tables outside, and so we chose table that was somewhat in the sun and away from the shady corner. The hostess was weird about it tho...saying that we chose a big table and we're a small party (we were 5 humans and 2 dogs and sat at an 8-seater). Most of the tables were 4-seaters so not sure where she wanted us. Despite that off-putting interaction, Frank, the server was spectacular. He was attentive and patient. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich, and I'm not even kidding, it was probably the best chicken sandwich I ever had. The meat was super tender and the breading was crunchy. The fries were comparable to McDonald's, and I mean that as a compliment. My friend ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken which looked crazy good. I tasted the chicken and it was pretty well-seasoned. I'd certainly order that next time!

Great food with many good food options, so hopefully someone you went with selects something you…read moredidn't pick and you can each have a taste or two of something else at the table. The restaurant completely fills up day 7:30- 8:00 pm on Saturday evening and it can get fairly noisy - so be prepared for the noise!

This was our first time at the restaurant, and let's say we had a bad taste in our mouth from the…read moreexperience. The place was always busy, so we wanted to see what the hype was all about. We got there and sat down immediately. Service was nothing special, but the waiter was pleasant. I ordered the lunch special smash burger, which was very tasty. I also ordered the calamari, which was slightly salty but had great flavor. The pizza was very good as well, but when it came to the dessert (cheesecake and chocolate gelato), they weren't that good and left a bad aftertaste. We asked our waiter if it could be taken off the menu, so he went to get the manager. The manager came to the table and explained why we should like the desserts and that no one complains since the chefs are from Brooklyn and the cheesecake is made in-house. He was very reluctant to take these items off the menu. Everyone has different palates, so why are you talking as if I'm supposed to like it since everyone else does? This didn't sit well with me, and the vibe was off from there. We liked the food, but it wasn't worth the hype around it. Our waiter was still pleasant through it all.

Great waiter, great food and great ambiance…read more I went with a large group and they accommodated all 12 of us. I'd definitely visit again

I really want to love this restaurant. The atmosphere and music are wonderful, and the interior…read morefeels almost like a museum -- beautifully designed with gorgeous decor. The shareable small plates and desserts were both excellent. I think I dream of the cheese pickled peppers, burek, and baklava. Unfortunately, service has been the consistent issue across both of my visits. On each occasion, it was incredibly slow and inattentive, to the point that we skipped entrees altogether after waiting roughly 1.5 hours just to receive our first shared plate. Ordering a bottle of wine felt disorganized, as it seemed to have been forgotten both times. The space and food have so much potential, but the pacing and attentiveness put a damper on the overall experience.

Originally excited by the addition of the Americano to Stamford's downtown scene and aesthetically…read moreloved the place too - but that's about all after my visit. Got there early ahead of our reservation to get drinks at the bar. I ordered a dirty vodka martini and my husband got a gin martini. They got the order wrong and gave us both dirty martinis. I was briefly excited by them asking if I wanted blue cheese olives but even those were dry since you can see them on the bar pre-skewered, sitting in a container, not in brine. We finished our drinks and then moved to a table. We were not given water when seated. Placed an order for another round of drinks then (smartly) made the decision to order a mix of apps first before our entrees. Placed an order for another round of drinks, got the gnocchi, dumplings & wings. Food hit our table before our drinks arrived and we had to ask for water. Now onto the actual food - sadly, nothing good to say about it: - Sticky Gochujang Wings: well fried wing but WAY too much vinegar in the sauce not at all a Gochujang flavor - Sweet Chili Dumplings: Panda Express sauce a cloyingly sweet. Would expect more from a place like this. Also the filling of the dumpling tasted like it had curry seasoning? Curry + sweet chili are not flavors that mix - at least not in this dish. - Gnocchi: The sauce was broken/so grainy and gritty and the gnocchi itself SO DENSE. After this bad show, it was a no-brainer that we were gonna take our night and appetites elsewhere. So disappointing. Feels like they have a lot of service issues. Staff felt new even though they've been open for a year or so now. Unless some big changes happen, I have no interest in coming back.

I've dined here several times over the past year plus. I'm struggling with where to land this…read morereview rating-wise because the food and drinks are always really great. Service, however, can be extremely hit or miss. I feel like 4 stars is appropriate because most of the time, it's a hit -- but when it's a miss, you almost feel abandoned at your table... The couple of times this has happened, the server was also very rude. Again, 90% of the time, really great and wonderful service experience, too. Additionally, it can get very loud in the restaurant and I'm relatively soft-spoken, so it can be very difficult for me to communicate with the servers. The experience at the bar has always been so lovely. Both the outdoor patio and indoor seating... Great vibe, great lighting. I've dined here enough, solo and in groups, to have had all of the following: To sip: - Espresso Martini: Very good espresso martinis here! - Manhattan: Classic. Great. - Agave Club: Good, sweet (as expected). - Socialite: Good. They make a good, classic Negroni and the red wine offerings are good. I'm not a huge CA wine person, but their Chianti on the menu from Italy is good. Must be medium-high in sulfite levels though because I do tend to get a little stuffy... but that's ok. :) To eat: - Burrata: Delicious but you really cannot go wrong here. - Charcuterie Board: Great to share. - Rock Shrimp Bao Buns: Ordered once. I continue to do without. They are really good but for me, personally, there's better on the menu. - Oysters: Basic but delicious selection. I just love oysters. - Organic Scottish Salmon: Very good. - Black Pot Mussels - Manieri: Amazing mussels and that white wine to accompany... Perfect. - Hanger Steak: Yum. - Greens and Quinoa Salad: Love it, very sesame-forward. If you do not like sesame, do not order. If you love it, go for it. - Spicy Lobster Fettucini: This is SO. GOOD. Have ordered this several times... Once, I had it two nights in a row dining in and I love it every time. Really good pasta dish and the amount of lobster is generous and the delicate flavor, surprisingly, does not get lost. Always plated beautifully. To end: - Caramel Brioche: REALLY great dessert; decadent. - Ricotta Cheesecake Brûlée: Amazing. The blueberry marmalade is so good.

Typical I don't write many reviews but my experience was too good to not share. Eloquent dishes,…read moreLump Crab medallions and Bronzino were memorable. Our server Jim suggested with a bottle of Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. My family could not stop speaking about the decor. Thank again for such a great experience!

We came here with our family for our grandson's high school graduation dinner. Our kids and…read moregrandson live in Chappaqua. A charming and romantic setting. We had the private dining room because we were a party of 10. Very nice menu and an excellent wine list but on the pricey side. Started with crispy Calamari with a lemon caper tartar and a crispy artichoke with lemon aioli, Friese, peppers, and pecorino cheese. Both were very good. For mains. my wife ordered the scallops with mushrooms and asparagus risotto. She truly enjoyed it. I opted for the herb crusted lamb loin since I am a rack of lamb lover. It came with farro and sautéed spinach. Unfortunately I was disappointed. Others in the group raved about the pork chop. For dessert, we tried the chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache and chocolate cookie crumble. Much denser than a regular mouse, very good. Also the brown butter creme Brule. Almost as good as my mine which I got the recipe from a family friend Paul Bocuse.

The Granola Bar is an interestingly titled restaurant in the beautiful town of Darien, Connecticut…read more When I first heard the name, I thought it was a frozen yogurt kind of shop with healthy toppings like granola, fruit, etc. but it's actually a full on breakfast and lunch spot with many options, some quite hearty. While the breakfast and brunch menu items were tempting, I was in the mood for a good old fashioned burger. There's just one on the menu, with specific toppings but I just got a regular cheddar cheese one with avocado and mayo on the side. The result was delicious and just what I needed on that gorgeous day. I actually started with a cookies & cream vanilla iced latte, and believe it or not it actually wasn't overly sweet and very well balanced. I tasted a strawberry ginger lemonade that someone else ordered which was great too, actually having strawberry fruit pieces in there. The interior was nice and bright, with kind of a nautical vibe which wouldn't be out of place since this area is very close to the ocean. The service was great, so for sure check out this fun spot if you're in the area!

We've been here many, many times. We always get a Brussels and kale salsas with grilled or…read moreblackened salmon. They made some edits in that the salad overall was not warm and the sprouts were usually shredded and the kale was finely chopped. This was much different in that it wasn't chopped, shredded or warmed. It was extremely odd in that there were huge leaves of kale that weren't chopped. It was off putting. We spoke to the waitress and they said it was slightly different. They took the pile of kale away and were very kind about it. I think they comped one salad but that wasn't the intent. It made us sad because that was an amazingly delicious salad which became a letdown.