Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Darien

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1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(374)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 8 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

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2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1784)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 13 times today

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

3. Sign of the Whale

4.2

Awesome(589)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Stamford

Booked 10 times today

We are taking INDOOR reservations - We are accepting reservations of up to 4 guests via OpenTable, please call us (203.883.8282) or email (events@signofthewhalect.com) for reservations of 5 or more. Tables have a 90 minute max.Check in downstairs with host.Sign of the Whale is one of Harbor Point’s most dynamic spaces. We proudly boast Stamford’s first rooftop- complete with lounge space and comfortable seating, an elevated dining room and a lively bar scene. We are a place where you can sit back with friends eating well-crafted food, sipping on playful cocktails, and listening to great music

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4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2619)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 26 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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5. Çka Ka Qellu - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(187)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Stamford

Booked 19 times today

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6. The Royal Green

4.6

Exceptional(111)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 10 times today

Nestled in a quiet park like setting, just 40 minutes outside New York City and 10 minutes outside Westchester County New York, in Stamford, Connecticut, The Royal Green resides within Sterling Farms an 18 hole public golf facility laid out over 144 acres of a once active dairy farm.Here at The Royal Green we pride ourselves on the high quality ingredients used in each meal and outstanding service that we offer our valued customers. We look forward to serving you and your family in the near future.

7. Hudson Social

4.4

Awesome(171)

Price: Moderate

• American • Stamford

Booked 22 times today

The Hudson Social menu showcases the best of local food, bringing the highest quality seasonal ingredients to the table.Sophisticated crafted small plates, gourmet brick oven pizza knowledgeable service, vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant itself is sleek and modern with an inviting bar offering extensive wine list and creative cocktails and full menu.

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8. Villa Italia Restaurant

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4.7

Exceptional(128)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 9 times today

Italian food is comfort food; it's rich and flavorful, warm and hearty, and it's best enjoyed with friends and family. Pasta is food for the body and the soul. We are a family-owned business serving up homemade Italian cuisine to the Stamford community since 1983. Every single dish over the years has been not only authentic, scratch-made pasta, our homemade desserts by Chef Neil Vitiello, seafood, pizzas and more crafted from our family recipes, it's been cooked and served with love too. What's better than enjoying great food with live music? Join us every Tuesday night for Tuesday Night Live Jazz, featuring superb area musicians playing music from the Great American Songbook, pop and soft rock from the decades. Once a month we host an open mic/live karaoke night with Chris Coogan backing you on the keys! From our family to yours, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

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9. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Norwalk

Booked 1 time 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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10. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2943)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 106 times today

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.

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Britney
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
amazing food & drinks! The service was not great, especially with the restaurant not being relatively crowded. the best part of the dinner was getting copies of our pictures being taken!
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Sign of the WhalePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Stamford
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4.2
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JohnVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Chef prepared a custom tasting menu for us. It was very reminiscent of our NYC holiday dinners from the past. Every plate was more delicious than the previous. Well Done! Service was spot on. Zero issues.
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.8
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Kevin
New York City •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This restaurant has become our go to special event place. So few of these experiences remain. Not only is the food exquisite, but it’s almost a throwback to “fine dining“. The uniformed staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and incredibly attentive. The last time we went for Thanksgiving, at the end of the meal, the waiter handed us his business card and recommended that the next time we came back, we asked for him and he would be sure we were well taken care of. Who does that? Totally amazing. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
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The Capital Grille - StamfordPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Stamford
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4.8
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JohnVIP
New York City •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Server did an excellent job considering how busy the restaurant was on Christmas Eve. The food was cooked perfectly.
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.8
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TadVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Good food, good ambience, good service … and interesting as we aren’t all familiar with Albanian food. A real surprise and a real gem.
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Çka Ka Qellu - StamfordPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Stamford
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

2. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

3. Sign of the Whale

4. The Capital Grille - Stamford

5. Çka Ka Qellu - Stamford

6. The Royal Green

7. Hudson Social

8. Villa Italia Restaurant

9. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

10. Terrain Cafe – Westport

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