Best Casual Restaurants in Norwalk

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1. Hatter Piano Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.

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2. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk

Booked 2 times today

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina located in North Norwalk, was founded out of a deep love for real food, food that is fresh, healthy, and authentically latino. We only use real ingredients fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, fresh water fish, and free-range chicken. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. Alma Bistro brings nuevo-latino soul food with an upscale twist.Alma Bistro was born in 2022 a vision of Ulises Jimenez, head chef and owner of Don Rene Taqueria in Milford, CT, with Noberto Lucero as head chef and of course Alma Miranda. Together they've combined their passion for nuevo-latino food and custom cocktails with Alma Bistro, bringing you some of the best latino fusion in Fairfield County. At the moment to make your reservations if you need any special arrangements, PLEASE!!! DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US: 203-354-5555.A bright airy space with excellent service, a lively bar, room for families and events await you!

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3. B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Norwalk

Please call the restaurant for reservations.Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.

4. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(962)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 11 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck river and Long Island sound.

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5. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2907)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 52 times today

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.

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6. Match Burger Lobster

4.7

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

The tables on our covered heated patio are the only seats being booked via opentable. Outdoor uncovered tables are first come first served. ----------------Fun & Casual - Elevated Road Shack. The delicious Match Burger & Lobster Roll come together on a whimsical menu that will please everyone from age 2 to 102! We have put a simple new England staple menu together, with some twists of course, and execute it at the highest level with the finest ingredients staying as local as we possibly can. We want our guests to crave our food and return for consistant & delicious meals. If you are the heath nut looking for lunch or dinner we are loaded with salads, vegetable’s & a veggie burger made in house, if you are looking to be indulgent how do fries covered in lobster, truffles & cheddar sound?! We look forward to showing you an amazing time in a casual atmosphere with food & service to match our higher end sister restaurant Match.

7. Washington Prime

4.7

Exceptional(1150)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 15 times today

Winner of Best Steak in Connecticut and top steakhouses in the U.S. by the Food Network, Washington Prime has the privilege of framing SoNo’s newest structure at the corner of Washington Street and Water Street. Adding to this historic and progressive waterside community, this highly anticipated Eating & Drinking Well is driven by a culinary and beverage program that is not about gimmicks - just honesty and creativity. No stranger to high impact restaurants, Washington Prime is brought to you by some of the area’s most dynamic restaurateurs. The land and sea menu is a bit of Americana with cross-cultural influences, the space is multi-dimensional and the attitude is left at the door. Here, we eat, we drink and we join in the fun.

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8. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

4.3

Awesome(11)

Price: Expensive

• Georgian • Norwalk

Booked 4 times today

Cheese & Bread: A Taste of Georgia in NorwalkCheese & 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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9. Taproot - South Norwalk

4.5

Awesome(172)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 5 times today

Taproot is globally inspired and locally sourcedNominated for Connecticut’s Best restaurant by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, Taproot offers a chef driven menu with local ingredients in a down to earth setting.Chef-Driven. Local.

10. Sails Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Darien

Booked 8 times today

Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.

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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Warm welcoming staff, great atmosphere and delicious food and cocktails.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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Robertvip
New York City •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
We like La Plage. Great for date night, but can get a bit loud if your table ends up next to a larger group. Service was excellent. I had the filet and my lovely and brilliant wife had the branzino, both prepared beautifully. They seem to have solved the heating problem in the outdoor transitional space.
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La plagePrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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Richard
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great experience and food... definitely going back.
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Alma Bistro - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Norwalk
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William
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
… A much-needed piano bar in Norwalk—an incredible spot for an unforgettable night!
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Hatter Piano BarPrice: Moderate• American• Norwalk
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Robin
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Nov 2024
Enjoyed our dinner. We've been to Banc House many times and it never fails to please. Great ambiance and staff.
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B J Ryan's Banc HousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Norwalk
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4.8

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Hatter Piano Bar

2. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

3. B J Ryan's Banc House

4. La plage

5. Terrain Cafe – Westport

6. Match Burger Lobster

7. Washington Prime

8. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

9. Taproot - South Norwalk

10. Sails Bar & Grill

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