Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Red Lotus

4.9

4.9 (205)

$30 and under

Asian

Shelton

About the restaurant

Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Recipient of TripAdviser's Highest Award for Excellence Winner 2013-2023. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

Top review

Nate

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was awesome! We love going here for dinner or any special occasion

Via Sforza

4.8

4.8 (307)

$30 and under

Italian

Westport

About the restaurant

Transport yourself to a Tuscan farmhouse serving great Italian food on the Westport/Norwalk border! Authentic Italian food, wine and brick oven pizza with 400+ 4.5 Reviews across Google and Facebook.

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Lori

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful restaurant! Food was amazing .. such an extensive menu made it hard to make a selection! Service was great, and everyone was very friendly! Can’t wait to return!

South Bay - Greenwich

4.8

4.8 (232)

$30 and under

Seafood

Greenwich

About the restaurant

The Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities served

Step inside South Bay and feel swept up in the serenity of a calming sea. From the warm hues of the interior to the nautical ship lap walls, South Bay provides the ultimate coastline dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean inspired, elegant and savory dishes, all created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list you'll find second to none and our craft cocktails are refreshing and delicious!

With two locations, one in bustling downtown New Haven and the other in the heart of Greenwich on "The Avenue", South Bay is the ideal meeting place for friends and family. Bon Appetit!

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LeahVIP

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

I love this place! I went with 3 friends we got the table by the window. We ordered plates to share. Everything was amazing! The bao buns, stake tacos, fried calamari, baked artichokes, pizza appetizer to share. Everything was delicious and the waiters were so attentive and kind!

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Experience

weekly tuesday special half bottle of wine

Experience

Bottomless Sunday Brunch

Harvest Wine Bar Westport

4.7

4.7 (185)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Westport

About the restaurant

Harvest Wine Bar in Westport offers the Siguenza family legacy’s modern approach to American cuisine with distinct ingredients, seasonal menus and exceptional attention to hospitality.

Inside Harvest Wine Bar of Westport, guests are whisked from the train platform to the welcoming oasis of the restaurant’s many unique spaces. The distinguished and well-loved history that connects the landmark building is transformed to a modern space through its use of concrete, hand hued reclaimed wood, metal, and glass elements. The space now boasts an open concept dining room with a large 20 seat bar of solid lacquered wood and a private dining area.

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ArleneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Every dish was perfection. The service was attentive but not intrusive. I love drinks at the restaurant because they actually serve a real size drink not the thimble you tend to get at other places. Clams and linguine was outstanding because they used a thinner pasta so it didn't overwhelm the flavors. All in all a really fine restaurant. I will fro more often.

Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Newtown

4.6

4.6 (156)

$30 and under

American

Newtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Market Place Kitchen & Bar, a new modern American restaurant, located in the heart of Newtown, CT. We celebrate and encourage Local, Organic, and Sustainability harvested food. Come in and enjoy yourself with friends, family and our wonderful staff. Be part of a progressive approach towards healthier and sustainable foods and restaurants in America.

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AsterVIP

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Great ambiance, great drinks. Short rib was a home run. Chicken pot pie was dry.

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Experience

Sunday Brunch Specials

Experience

Sunday Brunch Specials

Dockside Brewery

4.5

4.5 (571)

$31 to $50

American

Milford

About the restaurant

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

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Sommer

Dined 1 day ago

We had an amazing time at Dockside! We reserved the Candy Cane Lane igloo for our annual pre-Christmas outing. The igloo was so fun, themed so well, supplied with heaters and even a speaker so we could play our own music. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, fun and made sure we were all having a great time. The food and drinks were amazing. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!

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Welcome to the Jungle

Chuck's Steak House

4.5

4.5 (11)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Danbury

About the restaurant

Chuck's Steak House is a casual restaurant that offers traditional chop and steak recipes paired with chicken and fresh seafood. The restaurant also features a salad bar and wine, along with a grill located in the dining room so you can see your food as it's prepared. The restaurant serves grain-fed, aged and hand-cut Midwestern beef for flavorful steaks you're sure to remember.

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AlexVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Love the host and the staff! Excellent food. Penne vodka is top notch.

Boca Grille & Raw Bar at H Smith Richardson Golf Course - Fairfield

4.4

4.4 (159)

$30 and under

American

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

Customers can look forward to Boca’s popular seafood favorites such as lobster rolls, ahi tuna tacos, market-fresh fish, and raw bar selections, in addition to casual fare that includes wings, nachos, juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads. The dinner menu features lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, miso-glazed Chilean seabass, and Boca’s signature 50 oz cowboy bone-in ribeye for 2. Craft beer, a curated global wine list, martinis, and creative premium cocktails round out the offerings. Boca Grille and Raw Bar provide the food service for the entire operation throughout the day, from early morning breakfast for golfers and snack bar carts on the golf course to lunch and dinner menus and custom events. The restaurant is family-friendly, offering Saturday and Sunday brunch, in addition to serving as a social respite over cocktails at the bar or on the patio, all overlooking the golf course.

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John

Dined on 30 Oct 2024

Went for Fairfield Restaurant Week. Been here once before but sat outside on patio. A much better experience. The food was very, very good, The Chicken Scarpariello was delicious, great portion, spicy, but not overly hot. My wife had Sesame Teriyaki Salmon Bowl which she raved about. Serve was sketchy . It was not very attentive. Started OK but faded toward the end. We never got the coffee we ordered with our dessert. The real problem was the noise. The dining room was never more than one quarter full but the noise from the adjacent crowded bar filled the entire space. Very high ceilings which made it worse. Would definitely return for the food, but will wait for spring/summer and sit outside.

Tequila Escape - Stamford

4.4

4.4 (165)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Stamford

About the restaurant

Join Us at Tequila Escape!

Experience unique Latin, Mexican, and South American fusion cuisine made fresh from sustainable, organic, and local ingredients. Enjoy our spacious venue for large groups and an extensive drink menu perfect for after-work gatherings.

Try our award winning cocktails, as well as popular wild-caught octopus and oven-baked organic half chicken. Don't miss our fun bottomless weekend brunch and late-night specials!

Join us Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM to 2 AM, for live DJ performances and dance to electrifying Latin beats. Come crave more!

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Matt

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

This was our first time. Great experience. Great food. A huge party came in 1/2 through our experience and really stretched our server. She did a great job but was less attentative as a result. I will definitely be goin back. The vibe was great.

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Experience

🍾🎶🍳 $25 Bottomless BRUNCH 🌟

Experience

🥗 Weekday Lunch & Patio Specials ☀️

Experience

🍻🍷 Happy Hour at Tequila - Tuesday to Friday

Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

4.3

4.3 (14)

$31 to $50

Georgian

Norwalk

About the restaurant

Cheese & Bread: A Taste of Georgia in Norwalk

Cheese & Bread is a new casual neighborhood eatery specializing in authentic Georgian cuisine. We offer a unique dining experience with delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and live music.

**Our menu features:**

* **Traditional Georgian dishes:** Khachapuri (stuffed bread), khinkali (dumplings), kupati sausage, meat and fish kebabs, chakapuli veal stew, and ojakhuri fried potato with meat and onions.
* **Full bar:** Beer, wine, and spirits, including an extensive Georgian wine list.
* **Coffee bar:** Enjoy a coffee or tea throughout the day.
* **Breakfast:** Starting in August.

**We are located at 68 Washington Street in South Norwalk.**

**Come experience the taste of Georgia at Cheese & Bread!**

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Dan

Dined 6 days ago

Good experience all around, at Cheese & Bread the place makes for a fun and unique dinner date. Also, great place for a holidays dinner as the restaurant is nicely decorated with white Christmas lights, a big tree, and there’s even a fire place. Highly recommend the Adjaruli (bread, egg, and cheese), the pear soda, and the tiramasu

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