Best Lunch Restaurants in Darien

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1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(370)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 7 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

2. Scena Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

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3. Coromandel - Darien

4.8

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Darien

Welcome to Coromandel’s family of highly rated restaurants.We invite you to experience our food, wine and hospitality.

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4. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 17 times today

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

5. The Wheel

4.5

Awesome(996)

Price: Moderate

• American • Stamford

Booked 11 times today

The Wheel focuses on American cuisine brimming with locally sourced ingredients in an industrial chic, waterfront setting. Drawing on fresh ingredients from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, the restaurant features the best of what’s in season with an ever-changing menu plus produce grown and harvested right from The Village’s rooftop garden. At the center of its open kitchen lies a hearth oven used to roast meats, fish and vegetables, as well as to bake Neapolitan-style pizzas.

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6. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2597)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 12 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

7. 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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8. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford

4.9

Exceptional(791)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Stamford

Booked 38 times today

Terra Gaucha is a classic Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) serving various of cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and seafood all expertly prepared and served by our Gaucho Chefs. The meats are served Rodizio style, meaning all of the grilled meats are presented and carved table-side from large skewers piping hot off the grill. To complement the succulent meats, we offer a large selection of cured meats and imported cheeses, fresh vegetables, and authentic Brazilian hot sides in our gourmet salad bar area. Located in the heart of downtown at the Stamford Town Center, Terra Gaucha brings the best of Gaucho cuisine and hospitality delivered with a guest-first approach.

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9. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

4.6

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.

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10. Sally's Apizza - Stamford

4.6

Exceptional(131)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stamford

Booked 9 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Stamford, Connecticut. It is the second location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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Mary Kayvip
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good food & a nice atmosphere to meet friends without it being too loud to hold a conversation.
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Scena Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darien
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4.5
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Jeannevip
New York City •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We love L’Ostal. Fabulous food and service. The staff goes above and beyond
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.8
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Randivip
New York City •83 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Prime is one of my favorite restaurants in Stamford. My brother and I both had steak. The filet mignon and skirt steak were cooked perfectly. The sides were also excellent. I was disappointed with the martini. The glass wasn’t completely full after the pour and the waitress had to go back to the bartender to get more martini! It’s the food (and a good wine list) that keeps me coming back!
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.8
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Sankaran
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
The food is very authentic especially the Southern Indian dishes. The staff are very courteous and attentive. The tandoori chicken and rack of lamb were outstanding . That cauliflower and okra were delicious. That mango lassi was well made and refreshing. We (5 adults and two children} celebrated my grand daughters birthday . They were very accommodating . we were given several containers and a convenient bag for left overs. This was not my first visit and it will not be my last either!!
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Coromandel - DarienPrice: Expensive• Indian• Darien
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4.8

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69 restaurants available nearby

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

2. Scena Wine Bar

3. Coromandel - Darien

4. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

5. The Wheel

6. The Capital Grille - Stamford

7. Sails Bar & Grill

8. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford

9. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

10. Sally's Apizza - Stamford

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