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    The Sinclair

    3.8 (344 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Cafes, New American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Urszula P.

    I've visited three times and now I can this spot. It's elegant and the service matches in quantity. I've enjoyed a brunch and two happy hours. I appreciate having happy hour at the regular tables and not just the bar stools (my shirt legs struggle). Happy hour: The cocktails are all half off and they are well crafted, not just well drinks. If cocktails are not your style, all the wine glasses are also included so you don't have to settle for one you don't like (aka the one white and red no one wants). There is also a great variety of food in the happy hour menu. You can enjoy prosciutto, shrimp, calamari, tacos, mussels, dumplings, empanadas, cod, and more! It's great for all ages and food styles.

    Alex M.

    I am not sure how I haven't reviewed Sinclair yet, considering I got there a few times a month. Everything is good. Service is top notch. The atmosphere and ambience is my favorite in Fairfield. The drinks are perfect. And the food!! Try everything at least once, and don't forget the Sunday happy hour...all drinks half off after 6:30pm.

    16 oz. Filet Mignon + 2 Maine Lobster Tails.
    Ajani B.

    Some meals feel like a routine and then there are nights like this where everything just hits. The Sinclair's Sunday Evening Surf and Turf is a masterclass in financially responsible indulgence. I kicked things off with an Espresso Martini and a half dozen Blue Point oysters, because why not, then dove into a Caesar Salad and Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella that set the tone for what was coming next. A perfectly cooked Filet Mignon, two buttery Maine Lobster tails, grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes that could easily ruin any future attempt at eating them elsewhere. Dessert was sorbet and gelato to cleanse the palate before taking a Double Chocolate Layer Cake to go because I was stuffed. Drinks were Old Fashioneds with dinner back to the Espresso Martini for dessert. Service was flawless. George, my waiter, was on point the entire night and even the host kept checking in like he actually cared. Not a single complaint. The vibes, the food, the service, was a ten out of ten. This was my 4th time at The Sinclair, first time doing the Surf & Turf, & I would absolutely do it all over again.

    They look really pretty but all (except the sidecar) tasted like battery acid :)
    Hiully D.

    I came here a couple of weeks ago for the first time, and unfortunately, it will also be my last. We stopped in last minute to celebrate with a friend visiting from Vermont. We were seated at the bar and immediately greeted with attitude from the bartender, Spencer. All of us work in the industry--I've been a bartender for years--so we understand how to behave as guests and how to treat service staff. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, Spencer's demeanor was rude and dismissive. On top of that, the drinks he made were some of the worst I've ever had. When Spencer disappeared, we asked another bartender for drinks, which helped, but the damage was already done. Whether he's new or simply disliked us for no reason, Spencer left us with such a negative impression that whenever I think of Sinclair, I immediately think of his poor attitude and service. First time, last time.

    Thai Salad Lunch
    Alyssa B.

    Always delighted when we eat here. Great wine great food love the vibe. Clean. Excellent service.

    Tuna on crispy rice
    Kristin A.

    Visited this restaurant while visiting friends who live in the town. I would call this place 'The Smith' of Fairfield, since it clearly feels like a knock off the beloved chain in NYC. We had a nice large booth table for 4 and we were seated as soon as we checked in for our reservation. We shared a bunch of apps to start - the buffalo cauliflower (generous portion), the roasted Brussel sprouts (average taste), the tuna on crispy rice and dumplings (neither which seem to be on the menu still today). I had a Patio Lemonade for my drink and it was OK, not my favorite cocktail. For mains, I had the cherry pepper pork chop - good meal, large portion - wish the pork was a little bit thinner but still good. My husband had the sesame chicken fried rice which he enjoyed. Service was pretty good. Atmosphere was lively and it the restaurant had a nice open air flow. If I was local, I could see myself dining here again.

    Fauxjito pineapple
    Nancy R.

    Our special double birthday dinner at Sinclair was a very mixed experience. The service was really friendly and the table was very roomy. The bar area was a bit noisy but that is to be expected. We ordered several appetizers to share, including the tuna tartare which was a good sized portion with really great chips which we later used to eat up the remains of the sauce that came with the jambalaya rice balls. The rice balls themselves were ok but the sauce was very tasty. One of our favorites of everything we ate were the roasted brussels sprouts. They were really well done with a taste of honey. So those were all either good or had a really good component (i.e., the creole sauce) the same could not be said for the pork fried rice which was really bland. When we don't finish a dish, that means something not so good. Another thing we did not finish was the red sangria. We probably should have returned it as it was a not very good red wine with an overlay of super sweet cherry something. I had to trade my faux-jito mocktail, which was fine but didn't have much pineapple taste, with my birthday girl daughter who was so disappointed in her selection. The paloma was good but the basil sangria was pretty bland. Again, it was truly a mixed bag. For entrees, we had the grilled lambchops which were good and the steak frites which was just ok. The new orleans mussels had a really good broth but it seemed as if the mussels were steamed someplace else and just dropped on top. There was no broth at all in any of the shells and the mussels, although small, had a great mussel taste but no creole flavor at all. Once again - a very mixed experience. The desserts we chose, the chocolate lava cake, tiramisu and crème brulee were fine. We were very surprised that the restaurant offered nothing for a double birthday dinner (one of the celebrants being 97 - it was a pretty special event). Warning - if you do let them know you have a birthday, they will bring a candle (just a candle, nothing more) and sing really, really, loudly which can be embarrassing and a little over the top. I'm really not sure it is at all worth mentioning if you are celebrating a special event. The service again was very nice and attentive (again - maybe too much when it came to the happy birthday serenade) but the food was a mixed experience. Some of it was really good but then the other half of the offerings just weren't. We will have to think about whether we will be coming back.

    Jambalaya Lunch
    Tom M.

    Despite a large group, the service was very responsive and helpful! The menu had such a great variety that it was difficult to narrow down, but ended up with the jambalaya, which was great and had a nice variety of seafood and traditional ingredients. Had a nice spicy kick! Had calamari as an appetizer which was lightly breaded to perfection. Definitely will come back to try other entrées!

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    9 months ago

    The food was amazing, the staff very friendly and attentive to you as a patron. We can't wait to go back

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    10 months ago

    It has a huge menu with good food. Been here several times and recommend going back. The staff is kind and the ambience is cute.

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    The food was amazing the service was fantastic. I couldn't think of anything that then need to change

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    Love the atmosphere and all the food is really good. They also have a great drink menu

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    Everything was great! No complaints at all. Service, food, drinks, etc....perfect! Our first time here, but will definitely go again.

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    Website is so limited as far as info goes, anyone know the happy hour actual hours here? Any beer options on it? I know I'll find a cocktail somewhere on it but boyfriend only goes places with good beer lol

    M-F 3-6 SUNDAYS 6PM-CLOSE

    Is there a kids menu?

    No kids menu, we just ordered a side dish of pasta and red sauce and our grandson enjoyed it.

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    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.

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    4.3(30 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    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?

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    3.6(244 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Well, they did it again. Another great outing at Artisan…read more This place is still firing--excellent total experience here to celebrate a milestone for my son with my extended family. We came for brunch on a Saturday. Food was excellent. I had the avocado toast with smoked salmon and perfectly cook over-easy eggs, others had the frittata, and the French toast. We all had Bloody Marys too. They tasty and just the right amount of spicy. The kiddies had pasta (off menu, thank you for accommodating, Artisan) and the delicious pancakes with the works: cream, chocolate, and chocolate. Wow. They enjoyed their food, and the adults enjoyed theirs too. The service was excellent--no empty water glasses or coffee cups. And the lead server had a great way about him. He even concocted a special orange soda-like drink for my son (whom we were celebrating). He loved it. They made the event extra special by giving him a little treat (an amazing s'more-like desert) for home. He devoured it and even said that he wanted to come back for his birthday--just to get that desert! The ambiance is same as it ever was: understated elegance. It was a pleasure to dine here.

    As beautiful as the Delamar locations are, this is the third time I've been unimpressed with the…read morefood. Artisan West Hartford I've been to twice and this one time in Southport. We had visited the bar here in Southport back in June and it's beautiful. Beautiful outdoor area to sit as well. Menu looked so awesome here when we visited back in June that I couldn't wait to come back for dinner. There were three events going on this past Saturday. As mentioned, ambiance is stunning at this hotel. Driving up - gorgeous property. Charming. Unfortunately the food doesn't quite match up to the ambiance. Moving on, wish we knew November offered "No corkage fee November" to start. Nice offering for the month. Food - Waitress brought me gluten free bread which was very nice. I got the Cioppino for my entree. Not much going on with the dish. Had a few mussels, maybe 4 SMALL pieces of chorizo chopped up, maybe 4 SMALL pieces of shrimp chopped up, a few slices of potato, and a piece of Monkfish on top. It's almost like they ran out of seafood!! They didn't skimp on onion though. The dish was swimming in flakes and flakes of onion. I can't really have onion so I was piling the onions on the side of my plate. They were excessive. There wasn't much there for $40. My boyfriend got the salmon per usual with the cauliflower risotto. He enjoyed. Not much to report there. I have heard good things about L'escale (restaurant at Delamar in Greenwich) so still went to check that out. Maybe it's just an Artisan thing I don't care for. We shall see. Parking is tricky here. Both times we got lucky and found a spot somewhat near the front, otherwise not sure where else you park.

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