The best restaurants in Fairfield

38 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Japanese eatery for sushi, noodles and poke bowls as well as fried dishes.

1241 Post Rd

Japanese eatery for sushi, noodles and poke bowls as well as fried dishes.

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Nauti Dolphin

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Compact pizzeria at the train station turning out thin-crust, New York-style pies & Italian staples.

195 Unquowa Pl

Compact pizzeria at the train station turning out thin-crust, New York-style pies & Italian staples.

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Counter-serve cafe offering creative pizzas, unique salads, wraps & soups in snug surrounds.

1241 Post Rd

Counter-serve cafe offering creative pizzas, unique salads, wraps & soups in snug surrounds.

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Molto

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Lively pizzeria resembling a 1950s Roman trattoria offers pies, tapas-style plates & wines.

1215 Post Rd

Lively pizzeria resembling a 1950s Roman trattoria offers pies, tapas-style plates & wines.

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Pizza joint making pies with thin or thick crusts, along with other dishes, salads and ice cream.

295 Pequot Ave #1360 (Southport)

Pizza joint making pies with thin or thick crusts, along with other dishes, salads and ice cream.

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Bodega Taco Bar

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Inventive tacos, casual Mexican eats & tequilas served in a sleek, compact space.

1700 Post Rd

Inventive tacos, casual Mexican eats & tequilas served in a sleek, compact space.

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Italian Kitchen

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Casual eatery featuring thin-crust pizza, sandwiches and classic pasta dishes, plus catering.

1700 Post Rd

Casual eatery featuring thin-crust pizza, sandwiches and classic pasta dishes, plus catering.

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Paci Restaurant

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Italian eatery located at the train station in a renovated 1800s freight depot with high ceilings.

96 Station St (Southport)

Italian eatery located at the train station in a renovated 1800s freight depot with high ceilings.

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Sushi & other Pan-Asian fare in a wood-paneled interior accented with sleek furnishings.

1136 Post Rd

Sushi & other Pan-Asian fare in a wood-paneled interior accented with sleek furnishings.

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Laid-back eatery specializing in fresh tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and steak, plus potent margaritas.

1851 Post Rd

Laid-back eatery specializing in fresh tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and steak, plus potent margaritas.

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Bustling Italian eatery & bar turning out classic, seasonal dishes in a casual setting.

1599 Post Rd

Bustling Italian eatery & bar turning out classic, seasonal dishes in a casual setting.

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Pizza, plus Italian fare such as pasta and salads, served in a casual setting.

1275 Post Rd

Pizza, plus Italian fare such as pasta and salads, served in a casual setting.

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Captain's Pizza

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Casual eatery featuring pizza with a variety of toppings as well as salads.

59 Sanford St

Casual eatery featuring pizza with a variety of toppings as well as salads.

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Regional counter-serve chain serving up Bronx-style pizzas & other Italian basics.

733 Post Rd

Regional counter-serve chain serving up Bronx-style pizzas & other Italian basics.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and breakfast offerings.

750 Post Road, Eliot St & 42

Fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and breakfast offerings.

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Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

238 Commerce Dr

Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

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Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

1849 Post Rd E (Westport)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

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The Sinclair

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Casual eatery serving brunch, steaks, waffles and other American favorites amid a nice atmosphere.

1229 Post Rd

Casual eatery serving brunch, steaks, waffles and other American favorites amid a nice atmosphere.

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Sophisticated, upscale spot with a retro '70s vibe serving Spanish tapas, sangria & Iberian wines.

4180 Black Rock Tpke

Sophisticated, upscale spot with a retro '70s vibe serving Spanish tapas, sangria & Iberian wines.

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Fine dining for seasonal dishes amid eclectic decor, plus classic cocktails.

29 Markle Ct (Bridgeport)

Fine dining for seasonal dishes amid eclectic decor, plus classic cocktails.

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Pho Hong Thom

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Family-run, neighborhood nook preparing pho & other homestyle Vietnamese meals in unfussy surrounds.

48 Wood Ave (Bridgeport)

Family-run, neighborhood nook preparing pho & other homestyle Vietnamese meals in unfussy surrounds.

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Walrus Alley

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Stylish, brick-walled tavern offering Southern dishes & BBQ, plus craft beer, wine & spirits.

90 Post Rd E (Westport)

Stylish, brick-walled tavern offering Southern dishes & BBQ, plus craft beer, wine & spirits.

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Ralph 'n' Rich's

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Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a bar & family-style Sunday lunches.

815 Main St (Bridgeport)

Elegant, old-school Italian restaurant featuring a bar & family-style Sunday lunches.

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Warm, casual bar/eatery providing classic Italian dishes & wine by the glass in a rustic-chic space.

272 Fairfield Ave (Bridgeport)

Warm, casual bar/eatery providing classic Italian dishes & wine by the glass in a rustic-chic space.

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In the Delamar Hotel, casual-elegant dining room & tavern with sustainable, seafood-focused dishes.

275 Old Post Rd (Southport)

In the Delamar Hotel, casual-elegant dining room & tavern with sustainable, seafood-focused dishes.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

51 Boston Ave (Bridgeport)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Una Dolce Vita

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Pizza and gelato are offered at this restaurant with a bar.

940 Broad St (Bridgeport)

Pizza and gelato are offered at this restaurant with a bar.

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Mario the Baker

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Cozy, long-running eatery with specialty pizza & a wide variety of traditional Italian entrees.

4414 Main St (Bridgeport)

Cozy, long-running eatery with specialty pizza & a wide variety of traditional Italian entrees.

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Chic, subterranean sushi joint doling out creative & classic rolls, plus sake & signature cocktails.

4 Church Ln (Westport)

Chic, subterranean sushi joint doling out creative & classic rolls, plus sake & signature cocktails.

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Pizza, pasta & grinders are offered at this down-to-earth, local fixture open since 1966.

430 Park Ave (Bridgeport)

Pizza, pasta & grinders are offered at this down-to-earth, local fixture open since 1966.

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Fast-food eatery that started as a hot dog stand in the 1930s, now also serving burgers & breakfast.

1400 Noble Ave (Bridgeport)

Fast-food eatery that started as a hot dog stand in the 1930s, now also serving burgers & breakfast.

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Popular joint offering buffalo wings with over 40 flavors, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

1421 Fairfield Ave (Bridgeport)

Popular joint offering buffalo wings with over 40 flavors, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

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Eatery in Rowing Club crafting New American locavore fare, with nautical feel & balcony river view.

521 Riverside Ave (Westport)

Eatery in Rowing Club crafting New American locavore fare, with nautical feel & balcony river view.

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Latin American small plates & entrees offered in a contemporary setting with a full bar & patio.

694 Brooklawn Ave (Bridgeport)

Latin American small plates & entrees offered in a contemporary setting with a full bar & patio.

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Merritt Canteen

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Since 1942, Merritt Canteen has been the no-fuss fix when you want real-deal hot dogs, juicy burgers, and crispy fries, plus surprises like…

4355 Main St (Bridgeport)

Since 1942, Merritt Canteen has been the no-fuss fix when you want real-deal hot dogs, juicy burgers, and crispy fries, plus surprises like bison burgers, sweet potato fries, and the best chili and clam chowder around. Keep it simple this week and treat yourself to a Bridgeport staple.

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Drumstik Bar-B-Q

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Longtime counter serve for barbecue & Southern-style fried chicken, plus classic sides.

4189 Main St (Bridgeport)

Longtime counter serve for barbecue & Southern-style fried chicken, plus classic sides.

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Eatery known for its conveyor-belt sushi fare and all-you-can-eat options served in a relaxed venue.

1838 Black Rock Tpke

Eatery known for its conveyor-belt sushi fare and all-you-can-eat options served in a relaxed venue.

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The Red Fork

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Halal Indian and Bangladeshi dishes are featured at this informal eatery with a salad bar.

2350 Main St (Bridgeport)

Halal Indian and Bangladeshi dishes are featured at this informal eatery with a salad bar.

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