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Harbor Lights, Norwalk, CT

Harbor Lights

4.3
4.3
801 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
20:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Harbor Lights is the premier seafood house located in East Norwalk, CT. Located on the Norwalk Harbor, it offers well-prepared, attractively presented and sophisticated fare. Open year round, the glassed-in terrace allows for a comfortably heated dining experience in the winter without losing the outside dining experience in the summer. Our long dock in front of the restaurant provides plenty of room for boaters to tie up for lunch or dinner, and the dining room affords fantastic sunset views. Harbor Lights has been bringing the fresh refined flavors of the Mediterranean to Diners in Fairfield County for over a decade. The Prime sunset seating and views of the Harbor, the breeze, the um-brella-bedecked outdoor patio, unparalleled service and incredible food make this waterfront spot hard to resist.

Please Note: We Do Not Guarantee Specific Tables. We Do Not Guarantee Waterfront, Window or Deck Seating.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 866-3364
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer on site catering of up to 150 people. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Give your guests the ultimate New England Experience at Harbor Lights Restaurant. Our Private Events Team is committed to providing our guests with unrivaled food quality, au fait beverage service, and genuine hospitality. With the perfect waterfront backdrop for any event, the restaurant can be rented out in its entirety, or you may reserve one of our semi private areas. Our creative culinary team will design a personalized menu that best suits your needs and inspires your palate. Stunning waterfront views, attention to detail and focus on superior service makes Harbor Lights the desired destination for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, office parties, retirement celebrations, cocktail parties, holiday soirees, fundraisers, corporate events and more for up to 200 guests.
  • Area
    East Norwalk
  • Cross Street
    East Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from East Norwalk train station
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 801 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Connecticut

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fairfield

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor Lights offers a picturesque dining experience with stunning water views. Guests frequently praise the "great food" and "excellent service." The ambiance, particularly on the outdoor deck, is described as "a romantic, serene setting." While some mention service inconsistencies, the overall experience is often highlighted as "enjoyable" and "worth the visit."

801 Reviews
  1. joyce

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Our waiter was wonderful. Decorated for the holiday beautifully. We really enjoyed ourselves. Will book again next Christmas Eve!

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  2. Eric

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the restaurant to ourselves for a Saturday late lunch. Nice old world ambiance, reasonably interesting menu and service. Tasty food but not exceptional. A bit expensive for what it is.

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  3. Elaine

    Naples

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch! Beautiful setting, peaceful great menu and food.

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  4. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a good time at this restaurant. The ambience is insanely beautiful, with the water glistening in the background and the dim lights. You can't go wrong. The staff is great the food and is fantastic. I always go to this restaurant when I want to celebrate something that is very special. I am really felt this way lately, but the food is definitely worth the price!

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  5. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been a couple times and it is always delicious! Service is great, very attentive. We had a one year old and went for my parent’s 40th anniversary and everyone had a great time.

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  6. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening. It was a little noisy for part of the meal but I guess that’s just Friday night out.

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  7. Jean

    VIP

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and attentive. My husband and I both had the warm lobster roll and were disappointed as they were tough and dry, certainly not worth the money. Shared Greek salad was good as well as our drinks from the bar.

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  8. EzraL

    VIP

    New York City

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great neighborhood place with nice details and accommodations and views. Consistently a good experience. Good food and service and I always enjoy it. An easy go to when in Sono and just over the bridge.

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  9. Jo Deen

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought our two guests and everyone had a delicious meal. Arriving before dark and sitting at a window was a joy.

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  10. Bob

    VIP

    New York City

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was good, the view was excellent.

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FAQs

Harbor Lights is rated 4.3 stars by 801 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Harbor Lights

82 Seaview Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East Avenue
  • Area
    East Norwalk
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from East Norwalk train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (203) 866-3364
  • Catering
    We offer on site catering of up to 150 people. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Give your guests the ultimate New England Experience at Harbor Lights Restaurant. Our Private Events Team is committed to providing our guests with unrivaled food quality, au fait beverage service, and genuine hospitality. With the perfect waterfront backdrop for any event, the restaurant can be rented out in its entirety, or you may reserve one of our semi private areas. Our creative culinary team will design a personalized menu that best suits your needs and inspires your palate. Stunning waterfront views, attention to detail and focus on superior service makes Harbor Lights the desired destination for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, office parties, retirement celebrations, cocktail parties, holiday soirees, fundraisers, corporate events and more for up to 200 guests.
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