Best Lunch Restaurants in South Salem

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1. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(451)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Salem

Booked 1 time today

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, our family welcomes you to La Vista Ristorante.Serving only the freshest ingredients, Chef Remy's family recipes tempt your palate with homemade pasta, cheeses and desserts. Expertly executed European service delivers table-side preparation of many dishes.Now serving Sunday Brunch, we also offer a full service bar and lounge area. Tue-Thu Prix Fixe 2 course lunch. Special menus for the holidays!Our catering is second to none. Let us cater your event in our facility or yours. Our restaurant can cater an event of up to 200 people, or our VIP room seats up to 60 with its own private bar. Weather permitting, our glorious patio is perfect for cocktails or just to let in the fresh air. Everyone is special at La Vista Ristorante and we cater to your needs. We have an ADA compliant ramp.We have won several awards including Best of Westchster and several Open Table Diners Choice awards.

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2. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 24 times today

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

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3. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

Exceptional(868)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wilton

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

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4. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Expensive

• French • Ridgefield

Booked 14 times today

At our French brasserie, we take pride in offering a menu that celebrates the best of French cuisine. Start off with our fresh raw bar items, featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, and more. For seafood lovers, we offer succulent whole lobsters, expertly prepared to bring out the natural flavors.For those craving a hearty and comforting meal, our beef bourguignon is a must-try. This traditional French dish features tender beef slowly cooked in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and onions, served with a side of mashed potatoes.If you're in the mood for steak, our cote de boeuf is a delicious choice. This bone-in ribeye is cooked to perfection and served with roasted vegetables and a decadent red wine sauce.For a truly indulgent experience, try our souffle grand marnier. This classic French dessert is made with light and fluffy egg whites and infused with the delicate flavors of orange liqueur.

5. Gates Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Canaan

Booked 17 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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6. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(513)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Ridgefield

Booked 13 times today

Our mission is to deliver a unique Latin Fusion dining and drinking experience. Tequila Escape takes great pride in our menu offerings of food creatively and freshly prepared to order from sustainable, organic, wild caught, and grass-fed and local sources. Every drink is meticulously crafted using only the freshest juices, fruits and quality ingredients. All in service to our ultimate objective: unqualified fulfillment of our guests' heart and soul. Our goal is to excite and delight each and every guest with our innovative food and drink offerings, and attention to personalized care and service. We are open daily for lunch and dinner. We also are available to cater both on and off-site events.

7. Bailey's Backyard

4.7

Exceptional(1123)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ridgefield

Booked 6 times today

Bailey's offers an innovated American Farm to Table menu in a polished casual atmosphere. When you're in the mood to relax in a casual and comfortable atmosphere and enjoy great cuisine, be sure to check out Bailey's Backyard. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Bailey's Backyard has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Bailey's is a true, American Farm-To-Table Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ridgefield CT. Just minutes from the Ridgefield Playhouse.PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. Please be advised that reserving an outdoor table is weather permitting and the restaurant may or may not be able to move your reservation indoors. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL SEATING INVENTORY IS OFFERED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY.

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8. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(77)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Canaan

Booked 5 times today

Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.

9. North Star Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(645)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pound Ridge

Booked 8 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

10. Elm Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(883)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Canaan

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place. Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

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Nana and John
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
From the moment we walked in until we finished, our dinner was a welcomed delicious satisfying experience. Highly recommend.
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Brasserie Saint Germain - RidgefieldPrice: Expensive• French• Ridgefield
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4.7
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Carleenvip
New York City •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
How wonderful when all the elements of a dining experience come together-- food, service and environment! A real pleasure!
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The Benjamin - RidgefieldPrice: Expensive• French American• Ridgefield
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4.6
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Ellen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic dining experience. Service and food were superb. It’s a small restaurant in a charming converted schoolhouse. Staff were attentive and friendly. The one negative is the noise level. If you’re looking for a quiet dining experience this might not be the right fit. For me, this is a great choice to take someone for a special occasion or someone visiting from out of town.
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Baldanza at the SchoolhousePrice: Expensive• American• Wilton
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4.9
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Amanda
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
I can’t believe I’ve never been here before. Classy old-school Italian fine dining. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. Ambiance was cozy for a cold night. This is going to be my go-to for special occasions!
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La Vista Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Salem
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4.8
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Kim
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Went on a Friday night for dinner and karaoke. The food, drinks, staff, and patrons were great. We had so much fun celebrating our friend's birthday. She said it was the most fun she had in a long time. We will be back.
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Gates RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• New Canaan
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35 restaurants available nearby

1. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

2. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

3. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

5. Gates Restaurant

6. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

7. Bailey's Backyard

8. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

9. North Star Restaurant

10. Elm Restaurant

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