The Cottage

4.7

1618 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 557-3701
Website
http://www.thecottagewestport.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brian Lewis
Catering
Off-site catering is available.
Private party facilities
Exclusive use of The Cottage can be arranged for either breakfast, lunch or dinner events every day of the week. Seated events, with several menu options are available for up to 40 guests Cocktail Reception – we can accommodate up to 50 guests for standing cocktail receptions, with heavy passed hors d’oeuvres

Location
256 Post Rd East, Westport, CT 06880
Area
Westport
Cross Street
Imperial Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Muscadet, Clos De La Senaigerie, Sur Lie, 2021 Loire Valley
Chorey Les Beaune, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy
Chablis, William Fevre, Champs Royaux, 2021 Burgundy
Chablis, William Fevre, Vaillons, 1er Cru, 2021 Burgundy
Chassagne-Montrachet, Bachelet-Monnot, 2021 Burgundy
Trebbiano Di Lugana, Ca Maiol, Maiolo, 2022, Emilia-Romagna
Reisling Kabinett, Dr. H. Thanisch BernKasteler, 2022 Mosel
Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Federspiel, 2022 Wachau
Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Smarag, 2019 Wachau
Sauvignon Blanc, Lady Of The Sunshine 'Stolpman', 2023 Ballard Canyon
Chardonnay, Ramey, 2020 Sonoma Coast

Red

Saumur, La Porte Saint Jean, Les Pouches, 2019 Loire Valley
Pernand-Vergelesses, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Famille Perrin, Les Sinards, 2020 Rhone Valley
Vino Rosso, Lamoresca, 2021 Sicily
Pinot Nero, Castelfeder, Glener, 2020 Alto Adige
Brunello Di Montalcino, Collosorbo, 2019, Tuscany
Primitivo Di Manduria, Sessantanni, 2018 Puglia
Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, "La Bauge Au-Dessus", 2019 Santa Maria Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnard Griffin, 2020 Columbia Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Peterson, Bradford Mountain, 2020 Dry Creek Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Recoltant, 2021 Napa Valley

What 1,618 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Fairfield
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cottage in Westport offers a delightful dining experience with "creative and delicious food" in a cozy atmosphere. Known for its "fantastic service" and imaginative menu, it's a favorite spot for special occasions. The ambience is inviting, though it can get a bit loud. Reservations are recommended for this popular gem.

1,618 Reviews

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Ashlee
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our go to date night spot - we come here about once a month. We love the staff and love the chef’s counter .
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing!! Staff, food, and a beautiful restaurant!
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Jeff
New York City
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
First time at Westport venue and not up to the standards we have experienced in their Greenwich location. We were there for a special occasion and were greeted with indifferent manager and waitress who seemed bothered by our questions. They brought us celebratory champagne which was flat. The time in between when we saw our waitress was too long. The food was excellent, make no mistake, but service not good. As we were ending our meal, manager seated a woman who seemed like his friend who proceeded to talk on her cell phone for over 5 minutes into my wife’s ear trying to guide her friend to the restaurant. Asked her several times to go to bar and have conversations but she didn’t care. Finally raised my voice and she had manager show her to new table. Asked waitress if cell phone usage was allowed and she didn’t know and had to ask manager. Really? Fabulous food but terrible atmosphere. Never again and will make longer trek to Greenwich…
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alex
New York City
138 reviews
vip
5.0
138 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
congrats sam on your promotion! fabulous foie gras, beet salad & pork! great service & cozy ambiance! thank you & see you soon!
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Karen
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cottage is a charming restaurant with delicious food and excellent service. But it is WAY TOO LOUD. If they could add some noise-reducing features it would be a big improvement. My friends and I probably will not return unless we can be sure that it's a slow time. Other than that, which is a big issue, it was a really lovely place and I would return many times. The noise is the only reason I'm not giving it a rating of 5.
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Joshua
Greater Boston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Highly recommend this restaurant. Food, quality and service.
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Leslie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was exceptional except that the server was rushing us. It was annoying to us that he tried to hurry us when we were trying to have a nice relaxing brunch.
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Marc
Connecticut
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another great dinner at the Cottage! Went here for my wife's birthday dinner. It has been our venue of choice for birthday dinners for years now and it once again did not disappoint. Food was incredible, service top notch. The physical space is beautiful if a bit on the cozy side. We have dined outdoors and indoors at the Cottage and we may slightly prefer outdoors just because there is more room/privacy per table. But for colder weather indoor diners you simply cannot go wrong with the Cottage. Brian Lewis has graced Westport with two wonderful restaurants in the Cottage and the asian-inspired OKO. Bravo!!
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Brian
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants! So good…the bao buns are a must try!
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Sarah
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute little restaurant and excellent food and service.
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FAQs

The Cottage offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 557-3701.

The Cottage is rated 4.7 stars by 1618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people

26 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

256 Post Rd East, Westport, CT 06880

Additional information

Cross Street
Imperial Ave
Area
Westport
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brian Lewis
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thecottagewestport.com/
Phone number
(203) 557-3701
Catering
Off-site catering is available.
Private party facilities
Exclusive use of The Cottage can be arranged for either breakfast, lunch or dinner events every day of the week. Seated events, with several menu options are available for up to 40 guests Cocktail Reception – we can accommodate up to 50 guests for standing cocktail receptions, with heavy passed hors d’oeuvres

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The Cottage

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 New York Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Cottage Burger

Hand Rolled Garganelli

Spaghetti alla Chitarra

Sparkling

Geoffrey, 'Expression', Brut, Premier Cru, NV Champagne

Aubry, Brut, Premier Cru, NV Champagne

Gaston Chiquet, Brut, Premier Cru, 2014 Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, NV Champagne

Ruggeri, Proseco, NV Valdobbiane

Conquilla, Cava, NV Penedes

Rose

Rosé, Henri Bonnaud, Sainte Victoire, 2021 Cotes de Provence

Rosé, Domaine Ott, Chateau De Selle, 2022, Cotes De Provence

White

Muscadet, Clos De La Senaigerie, Sur Lie, 2021 Loire Valley

Chorey Les Beaune, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy

Chablis, William Fevre, Champs Royaux, 2021 Burgundy

Chablis, William Fevre, Vaillons, 1er Cru, 2021 Burgundy

Chassagne-Montrachet, Bachelet-Monnot, 2021 Burgundy

Trebbiano Di Lugana, Ca Maiol, Maiolo, 2022, Emilia-Romagna

Reisling Kabinett, Dr. H. Thanisch BernKasteler, 2022 Mosel

Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Federspiel, 2022 Wachau

Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Smarag, 2019 Wachau

Sauvignon Blanc, Lady Of The Sunshine 'Stolpman', 2023 Ballard Canyon

Chardonnay, Ramey, 2020 Sonoma Coast

Red

Saumur, La Porte Saint Jean, Les Pouches, 2019 Loire Valley

Pernand-Vergelesses, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Famille Perrin, Les Sinards, 2020 Rhone Valley

Vino Rosso, Lamoresca, 2021 Sicily

Pinot Nero, Castelfeder, Glener, 2020 Alto Adige

Brunello Di Montalcino, Collosorbo, 2019, Tuscany

Primitivo Di Manduria, Sessantanni, 2018 Puglia

Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, "La Bauge Au-Dessus", 2019 Santa Maria Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnard Griffin, 2020 Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Peterson, Bradford Mountain, 2020 Dry Creek Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Recoltant, 2021 Napa Valley

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Cottage offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Cottage restaurant rated?

Is The Cottage currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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