Best Casual Restaurants in South Norwalk

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1. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

4.3

Awesome(14)

Price: Expensive

• Georgian • Norwalk

Booked 6 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!**

2. Washington Prime

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 17 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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3. Taproot - South Norwalk

4.5

Awesome(174)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 2 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.

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4. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Norwalk

4.8

Exceptional(240)

Price: Moderate

• Traditional Spanish • Norwalk

Booked 7 times today

Welcome! TO TABLAOSONOFood, Drink, Music, Social.We at Tablao would Love to Welcome All of you as our guests. Traditional tapas with a edge, surrounded by an up beat, entertaining atmosphere.Please call us for large parties (7+) for reservations on Fridays and Saturdays. http://www.tablaosono.com/about/

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5. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Norwalk

Booked 4 times today

The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.

6. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(971)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 16 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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7. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2932)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 90 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.

8. Hatter Piano Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(2)

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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9. Match Burger Lobster

4.9

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 3 times today

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.

10. Sails Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Darien

Booked 13 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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Maryellen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very welcoming , excellent service . Fun , delicious , strong drinks. The menu has a nice variety , if it's your cup of tea the bone marrow appetizer was excellent, as well as the blue crab nachos. We all had beef , and each cut was cooked to perfection with the sauce to the side . A really nice dinner celebrating a birthday , desserts were solid too , banana foster is memorable.
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Washington PrimePrice: Expensive• American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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Harry
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Original, creative dishes and cocktails across the board. You can sense in every menu item that someone really cares. Culinary art in a warm, laid back atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Taproot - South NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Norwalk
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4.5
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Dan
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Cheese and Bread - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Georgian• Norwalk
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4.3
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lisa
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Fabulous hidden gem in Sono. Tablao always delivers. It has become my go to place for gatherings with friends.
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Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - NorwalkPrice: Moderate• Traditional Spanish• Norwalk
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4.8
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Darcy
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Oct 2024
Love O'Neill's! Picked to celebrate my birthday lunch there with my family. Everything was fantastic!
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O'Neill's Pub & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Irish• Norwalk
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4.6

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

2. Washington Prime

3. Taproot - South Norwalk

4. Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Norwalk

5. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

6. La plage

7. Terrain Cafe – Westport

8. Hatter Piano Bar

9. Match Burger Lobster

10. Sails Bar & Grill

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