The best restaurants in Danbury
55 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Holiday Diner
RestaurantsLocal diner featuring breakfast such as pancakes and corned beef hash, plus milkshakes.
Holiday Diner
RestaurantsSpasi's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a classic pie, the Sweet Fennel Sausage, or chicken marsala in a cozy, no-pretension setting, Spasi's Pizza and…
Spasi's Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsThe Cue Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Cue Restaurant turns barbecue into a little culinary theater, with a custom 24-foot smoker and an open kitchen cranking out upscale…
The Cue Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Vietnam
RestaurantsFamily-owned Pho Vietnam keeps Danbury warm with big bowls of pho and other Vietnamese classics built on hours-simmered broths, fresh…
Pho Vietnam
RestaurantsEdo
RestaurantsEdo II is that mom-and-pop spot locals quietly guard, mixing fresh sushi with hearty Korean specialties in a laid-back room where you bring…
Edo
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsJohn's Pizza
RestaurantsSince 1992, John's Pizza has been the family-run standby for New York style pies done right, from foldable slices to a thick, square…
John's Pizza
RestaurantsElmer's Diner
RestaurantsElmer's Diner is the kind of spot where the coffee stays hot, the fries actually crunch, and the six-ounce burgers are made on premises.…
Elmer's Diner
RestaurantsEl Puestito
RestaurantsEl Puestito keeps Danbury fed with birria tacos in rich chile broth, steak tacos fresh off the grill, plus burritos and quesadillas, and…
El Puestito
RestaurantsPuerto Vallarta Danbury
RestaurantsSince 1995, Puerto Vallarta Danbury has been the warm, mural-filled spot locals hit for tacos, cold beer, and margaritas, bringing Mexico’s…
Puerto Vallarta Danbury
RestaurantsMolly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsMolly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant keeps it classic with hearty pub grub like shepherd’s pie, juicy burgers and mac and cheese, then…
Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsFarmboys Smokin' BBQ Catering
RestaurantsIf you want legit barbecue without firing up your own grill, Farmboys Smokin' BBQ Catering has been serving Fairfield County since 2012…
Farmboys Smokin' BBQ Catering
RestaurantsMinas Carne Brazilian BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsMinas Carne Brazilian BBQ & Bar turns weeknights into feast nights with authentic Brazilian barbecue, a build-your-own salad bar and…
Minas Carne Brazilian BBQ & Bar
RestaurantsMarket Place Kitchen & Bar - Danbury
RestaurantsVersatile & contemporary venue for seasonal American food, with a sizable wine list.
Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Danbury
RestaurantsZen Asian Kitchen
RestaurantsZen Asian Kitchen is that rare spot where sushi cravings, hibachi theatrics, and Chinese comfort dishes happily share the table here in…
Zen Asian Kitchen
RestaurantsTaormina Restaurant and Pizza
RestaurantsTaormina Restaurant and Pizza is that cozy, family-run spot locals lean on for crisp-edged pies, twirlable pastas, and old-school Italian…
Taormina Restaurant and Pizza
RestaurantsChuck's Steakhouse By Barbarie's
RestaurantsSince 1973, Chuck's Steakhouse By Barbarie's has kept Danbury happy with hand-cut Midwestern steaks, fresh seafood, and a fan-favorite…
Chuck's Steakhouse By Barbarie's
RestaurantsSquare One Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSquare One Bar & Grill does comfort food leveled up with juicy 8oz burgers, crave-worthy bites, and bold flavors that never phone it in.…
Square One Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAvocado Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you’re craving legit birria tacos, chiles rellenos, or a sizzling fajita situation, Avocado Mexican Restaurant keeps it classic with…
Avocado Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Taco Loco LLC
RestaurantsEl Taco Loco LLC is a small family-run food truck in Danbury serving authentic Mexican comfort: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more.…
El Taco Loco LLC
RestaurantsLa Estación 5
RestaurantsSet in a historic firehouse, La Estación 5 is an easygoing American restaurant and bar locals use for casual meetups, bigger celebrations,…
La Estación 5
RestaurantsEl Puestito Truck
RestaurantsEl Puestito Truck turns midday hunger into a win with birria tacos that drip with chile-rich goodness, pupusas with legit fillings like…
El Puestito Truck
RestaurantsJ Law Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsVibrant restaurant and craft cocktail bar serving American favorites such as pizza in a casual space.
J Law Kitchen & Craft Bar
RestaurantsTivoli Pizza & Trattoria
RestaurantsServing Greater Danbury for over 15 years, Tivoli Pizza & Trattoria turns out brick-oven pies from pizzamaker Junio Filgueira, recognized…
Tivoli Pizza & Trattoria
RestaurantsSonny Side Up
RestaurantsFor a laid-back, family-owned spot that nails the classics, Sonny Side Up turns out made-to-order breakfasts with locally sourced…
Sonny Side Up
RestaurantsYummy Yummy
RestaurantsYummy Yummy in New Fairfield keeps Danbury dinner decisions easy with a mix of Chinese comfort, Japanese favorites, vibrant sushi, and…
Yummy Yummy
RestaurantsShake Shack Danbury
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Danbury
RestaurantsFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsPanda House
RestaurantsPanda House is that reliable go-to when one person wants sushi and another is eyeing crispy, spicy fish. Their menu spans Chinese and…
Panda House
RestaurantsRebellion Gastropub
RestaurantsRebellion Gastropub keeps things interesting with lunch, dinner, and a drinks lineup that doesn’t phone it in, plus a cheekily named…
Rebellion Gastropub
RestaurantsHouse of Yoshida
RestaurantsVoted Bethel’s Best Japanese Restaurant, House of Yoshida is the relaxed Japanese grill locals rely on for ramen, fried rice, steaks, and…
House of Yoshida
RestaurantsShakedown Street Eats
RestaurantsShakedown Street Eats brings a street food inspired menu, a craft cocktail bar with tequila and sake, weekend brunch, and a weekly open mic…
Shakedown Street Eats
Restaurants4 Seasons Mediterranean Restaurant nails that cozy bistro feel with house-made pastas, slow-simmered sauces, and a menu that roams Italy,…
Minas Carne & Deli
RestaurantsMinas Carne & Deli keeps Danbury fed with authentic Brazilian barbecue, a build-your-own salad bar and buffet, plus a laid-back bar for…
Minas Carne & Deli
RestaurantsThe Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsCraft Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food including pork belly and fish tacos served in a relaxed venue with a bar.
Craft Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsBarnwood Tavern
RestaurantsBarnwood Tavern is serving New American comfort with polish... think crispy calamari, Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, and a Kobe Burger with…
Barnwood Tavern
RestaurantsGisella's Ristorante
RestaurantsWhen the mood is pizza and proper red-sauce favorites, Gisella's Ristorante leans into the classics like chicken parmigiana and garlicky…
Gisella's Ristorante
RestaurantsTerra
RestaurantsTerra brings a sleek, metropolitan feel to Hotel Zero Degrees with Northern Italian dishes that lean seasonal and scratch-made. Think…
Terra
RestaurantsTK's American Cafe
RestaurantsTK's American Cafe has 76 flavors of wings and a serious beer lineup, so you can match mild to mind-blowing with something crisp alongside.…
TK's American Cafe
RestaurantsGrandpa’s Diner of Danbury
RestaurantsGrandpa’s Diner of Danbury nails the all-day comfort-food thing, from quick bites to the breakfast plates that hit just right whether it's…
Grandpa’s Diner of Danbury
RestaurantsBarbarie's Black Angus Grill
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly upscale without the sticker shock, Barbarie's Black Angus Grill turns out on-premises aged steaks, fresh seafood,…
Barbarie's Black Angus Grill
RestaurantsAgogo Asian & Sushi Buffet
RestaurantsAgogo Asian & Sushi Buffet is the kind of place you hit when cooking feels optional, with a full buffet of fresh seafood, crab legs,…
Agogo Asian & Sushi Buffet
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPancho's Tacos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you just want solid Mexican comfort food without the fuss, Pancho's Tacos Mexican Restaurant delivers in a casual, colorful setting…
Pancho's Tacos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsIchiro
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to feel clean but still satisfying, Ichiro is the local Japanese spot that keeps flavors bright with carefully picked,…
Ichiro
RestaurantsCastello Restaurant
RestaurantsCastello Restaurant is the local move when you’re craving scratch-made pastas, fresh seafood, and the kind of rigatoni bolognese that…
Castello Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving burritos and tacos without the fuss, El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant keeps it relaxed with the classics done right and a bar pouring…
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSoho Pizza Danbury
RestaurantsSoho Pizza Danbury turns weeknights into easy wins with build-your-own pies or standouts like Margherita, BBQ Chicken, and the old-school…
Soho Pizza Danbury
RestaurantsMarket Place Tavern - Brookfield
RestaurantsVersatile & contemporary venue for seasonal American food, with a sizable wine list.
Market Place Tavern - Brookfield
RestaurantsMaroo Sushi and Poke Bowl
RestaurantsMaroo Sushi and Poke Bowl is Danbury’s hidden gem for Korean and Japanese plates, from Suzanne Ahn’s beef bulgogi and house-made kimchi to…
Maroo Sushi and Poke Bowl
RestaurantsRosy Tomorrow's
RestaurantsEclectic comfort foods & live entertainment in an eccentric space packed with quirky artifacts.
Rosy Tomorrow's
RestaurantsPho Vietnam
RestaurantsFamily-owned and now with two Danbury locations, Pho Vietnam ladles out authentic Vietnamese soups and noodle dishes built on broths…
Pho Vietnam
RestaurantsLe's Kitchen
RestaurantsMom-and-pop eatery featuring recipes passed down through generations, plus bubble tea.
Le's Kitchen
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