Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in New Canaan

30 restaurants available nearby

1. Elm Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(891)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Canaan

Booked 13 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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2. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(83)

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.

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3. Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

4.8

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • New Canaan

Booked 15 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!

4. Roger Sherman Inn

4.6

Exceptional(821)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Canaan

Booked 5 times today

Owners Joseph and Nes Jaffre invite you to enjoy memorable dining, beautiful accommodations and exceptional service in a landmark New Canaan inn within an hour of New York City.The dining room and bar feature French-inspired American cuisine with an extensive wine list as well as cocktails and light bites at the bar.Individually-decorated rooms and suites offer modern conveniences, luxury bath products and mini bars with gourmet snacks. The Roger Sherman can host up to 260 guests for Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsal Dinners, Business Meetings, Celebrations, Funerals and Intimate gatherings. Reservations are strongly suggested.Call us to plan your private event today 203-966-4541 ask for Nes.

5. The Royal Green

4.6

Exceptional(114)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 3 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.

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6. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(471)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Salem

Booked 6 times 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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7. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilton

Booked 2 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. 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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9. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2953)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 102 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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10. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges

4.3

Awesome(4507)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pound Ridge

Booked 17 times today

Please visit our website to learn more about The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges http://www.theinnatpoundridge.com/ Chef Jean‑Georges introduces his latest venture, a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York. Here, Jean‑Georges cultivates a truly seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England, whenever possible. Constructed in 1833 as a residence and serving later as an inn, the building has been painstakingly renovated to preserve as many of the original materials as possible, including four working fireplaces. Thomas Juul-Hansen designed the restaurant’s interior with a modern yet rustic sensibility; zinc and marble accent stone and reclaimed wood. The restaurant’s lighting, artfully conceived by Hervé Descottes, employs paper shades and Edison fixtures to create warmth throughout.

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Naila
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My husband and I had a lovely Sunday morning brunch. It was excellent! The quality of the eggs were so fresh, the menu was excellent and the coffee and fresh French bread to start made it extra special. Quality and double quality of great ingredients and a balanced menu. Highly recommend.
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Roger Sherman InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Canaan
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4.6
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Debbie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Lovely afternoon tea with my daughter. The lobster roll Was especially delicious.
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Elm RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• New Canaan
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4.7
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David
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Restaurant is beautiful. Fantastic service and great cocktails. Food was uniformly excellent, but a bit on the pricey side. Then again, this combination of ambience, service, and outstanding and unique cuisine choices in this area these days is typically pricey, and it’s worth it at The Royal Green. The quality is right up there with the best in New Canaan and Greenwich. We’ll return!
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The Royal GreenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.6
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Carol
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Overall excellent. Every time. Just a great place with great food and friendly efficient service. What’s not to like.
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Cava Wine Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Canaan
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4.1
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KayVIP
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
The calamari appetizer is our favorite starter, the new Chicken Milanese will completely blow your mind, and you must of course try the Cioffi Steak Frites :-)
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Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• New Canaan
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Elm Restaurant

2. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

3. Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

4. Roger Sherman Inn

5. The Royal Green

6. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

7. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

8. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

9. Terrain Cafe – Westport

10. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges

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