Best Casual Restaurants in New Canaan

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1. Gates Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Canaan

Booked 3 times today

Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because! Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone. Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.Open year round, seven days a week.

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2. Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

4.7

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • New Canaan

Booked 9 times today

Chef Luis is a vibrant restaurant serving unique, creative fare influenced by flavors from around the world. No matter what cuisine you fancy, Chef Luis Lopez, one of New Canaan’s most beloved local chefs, has cultivated a contemporary global menu bursting with clean, fresh ingredients. Set amidst a warm atmosphere, be treated to the passion and richness of an international culinary celebration, right here in your backyard!

3. Hatter Piano Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.

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4. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(191)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 18 times today

Conveniently in the heart of High Ridge Rd off of exit 34/35 on the Merrit Pkwy, The Ridges is a traditional NYC styled Steakhouse offering the best quality USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks such as our succulent Porterhouse, bold NY Sirloin, tender lean Filet Mignon as well as fresh daily line caught seafood, and homemade pasta to North Stamford.We invite you into our vibrant dining room decorated with table cloths and flowers for birthdays, corporate meetings, date nights, or just a casual night out we are to ensure you have a memorable evening.

5. North Star Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(646)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pound Ridge

Booked 5 times today

Rated 4 Stars by the NY Times - April 2012. North Star Restaurant offers casual dining with creative Contemporary American cuisine in an environment designed to feel like your living room. Comfortable with a vibe. Owner operated, North Star has a uniquely warm and friendly staff. An extremely experienced and classically trained European Chef combines the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. His Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Halibut and Butter-Poached Lobster are highly regarded, as are his rich tasting cream-free soups and House-Made Ravioli. North Star is also well known for its lively bar where everyone makes a friend on their first visit, and for hosting the most talented live music in the area after dinner on Thursday nights. Peaceful and quiet outside seating during the Summer. Kid friendly on the early side. Half price bottles of wine under $75 on Tuesday nights. North Star is a unique gem and cultivates customers for life

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6. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(845)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 6 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

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7. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(212)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilton

Booked 4 times today

You wonder where stylish, trendy vibes, and outstanding Italian cuisine meet in Connecticut? The innovation of the mind behind the project makes of BR a unique and unparalleled concept in Wilton, CT. Cristina Ramirez has incorporated her striking interior designs, creating a sophisticated restaurant. Mario Lopez and his brother Jaime take pride in supporting the development of this distinctive idea. Living in CT for quite some time now, they realized that nowhere in Wilton there is a place that would offer to its community the vibrant energy from New York City. That is how the idea was born. The moment you walk into the restaurant you will be transported to an exclusive experience that will keep you coming back over and over again. The perfect blend of ambiance, scrumptious food, and unrivaled service, will speak for themselves. There is simply no more to say than… come and experience it on your own.

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8. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina located in North Norwalk, was founded out of a deep love for real food, food that is fresh, healthy, and authentically latino. We only use real ingredients fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, fresh water fish, and free-range chicken. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. Alma Bistro brings nuevo-latino soul food with an upscale twist.Alma Bistro was born in 2022 a vision of Ulises Jimenez, head chef and owner of Don Rene Taqueria in Milford, CT, with Noberto Lucero as head chef and of course Alma Miranda. Together they've combined their passion for nuevo-latino food and custom cocktails with Alma Bistro, bringing you some of the best latino fusion in Fairfield County. At the moment to make your reservations if you need any special arrangements, PLEASE!!! DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US: 203-354-5555.A bright airy space with excellent service, a lively bar, room for families and events await you!

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9. B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8

Exceptional(159)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Norwalk

Booked 3 times today

Please call the restaurant for reservations.Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.

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10. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Norwalk

Booked 4 times today

The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.

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New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Just discovered a neighborhood gem. Owner incredibly friendly. Food delicious. Tuna tartar in particular was fabulous. Salads fresh and good. Will return.
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North Star RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pound Ridge
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4.8
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ROYVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Chef is a master . Cuisine and service is exceptional
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Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• New Canaan
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4.7
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Diane
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Overall we enjoyed and appreciated the music , the creativity of the artwork and seating arrangements . It is definitely a place to consider going for a date night. The servers and owners were extremely welcoming and eager to assist, even with the bottle of wine to consider. The food is average for bar food .
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Hatter Piano BarPrice: Moderate• American• Norwalk
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4.7
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Gary
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
5 stars all around my Sirloin was cooked to perfection and the staff was first class.
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The Ridges Seafood & SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Stamford
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4.8
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Kim
New York City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Nov 2024
Came here with family including a well behaved 2 year old. The menu has something for everyone. Service is top notch. This restaurant is starting to become our go to when dining out with family and friends.
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Gates RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• New Canaan
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4.7

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Gates Restaurant

2. Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

3. Hatter Piano Bar

4. The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse

5. North Star Restaurant

6. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

7. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

8. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

9. B J Ryan's Banc House

10. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

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