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The Cottage, Westport, CT

The Cottage

4.7
4.7
1618 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (203) 557-3701
  • Website
    http://www.thecottagewestport.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Lewis
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
    Exclusive use of The Cottage can be arranged for either breakfast, lunch or dinner events every day of the week. Seated events, with several menu options are available for up to 40 guests Cocktail Reception – we can accommodate up to 50 guests for standing cocktail receptions, with heavy passed hors d’oeuvres
  • Location
    256 Post Rd East, Westport, CT 06880
  • Area
    Westport
  • Cross Street
    Imperial Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Sparkling

  • Geoffrey, 'Expression', Brut, Premier Cru, NV Champagne

    • Aubry, Brut, Premier Cru, NV Champagne

      • Gaston Chiquet, Brut, Premier Cru, 2014 Champagne

        • Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, NV Champagne

          • Ruggeri, Proseco, NV Valdobbiane

            • Conquilla, Cava, NV Penedes

              Rose

              • Rosé, Henri Bonnaud, Sainte Victoire, 2021 Cotes de Provence

                • Rosé, Domaine Ott, Chateau De Selle, 2022, Cotes De Provence

                  White

                  • Muscadet, Clos De La Senaigerie, Sur Lie, 2021 Loire Valley

                    • Chorey Les Beaune, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy

                      • Chablis, William Fevre, Champs Royaux, 2021 Burgundy

                        • Chablis, William Fevre, Vaillons, 1er Cru, 2021 Burgundy

                          • Chassagne-Montrachet, Bachelet-Monnot, 2021 Burgundy

                            • Trebbiano Di Lugana, Ca Maiol, Maiolo, 2022, Emilia-Romagna

                              • Reisling Kabinett, Dr. H. Thanisch BernKasteler, 2022 Mosel

                                • Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Federspiel, 2022 Wachau

                                  • Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau, Smarag, 2019 Wachau

                                    • Sauvignon Blanc, Lady Of The Sunshine 'Stolpman', 2023 Ballard Canyon

                                      • Chardonnay, Ramey, 2020 Sonoma Coast

                                        Red

                                        • Saumur, La Porte Saint Jean, Les Pouches, 2019 Loire Valley

                                          • Pernand-Vergelesses, Chapuis Et Chapuis, 2022 Burgundy

                                            • Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Famille Perrin, Les Sinards, 2020 Rhone Valley

                                              • Vino Rosso, Lamoresca, 2021 Sicily

                                                • Pinot Nero, Castelfeder, Glener, 2020 Alto Adige

                                                  • Brunello Di Montalcino, Collosorbo, 2019, Tuscany

                                                    • Primitivo Di Manduria, Sessantanni, 2018 Puglia

                                                      • Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat, "La Bauge Au-Dessus", 2019 Santa Maria Valley

                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Barnard Griffin, 2020 Columbia Valley

                                                          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Peterson, Bradford Mountain, 2020 Dry Creek Valley

                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Recoltant, 2021 Napa Valley

                                                              Last updated: 22 June 2024

                                                              What 1,618 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                              4.7
                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                              • 4.6Ambience
                                                              • 4.1Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Loved For

                                                              • Fairfield

                                                                Contemporary American

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              The Cottage in Westport offers a delightful dining experience with "creative and delicious food" in a cozy atmosphere. Known for its "fantastic service" and imaginative menu, it's a favorite spot for special occasions. The ambience is inviting, though it can get a bit loud. Reservations are recommended for this popular gem.

                                                              1,618 Reviews

                                                              1. Ashlee

                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                20 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                20 reviews

                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Always our go to date night spot - we come here about once a month. We love the staff and love the chef’s counter .

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                                                              2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                New York City

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                4 reviews

                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                It was amazing!! Staff, food, and a beautiful restaurant!

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                                                              3. Jeff

                                                                New York City

                                                                10 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                10 reviews

                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                First time at Westport venue and not up to the standards we have experienced in their Greenwich location. We were there for a special occasion and were greeted with indifferent manager and waitress who seemed bothered by our questions. They brought us celebratory champagne which was flat. The time in between when we saw our waitress was too long. The food was excellent, make no mistake, but service not good. As we were ending our meal, manager seated a woman who seemed like his friend who proceeded to talk on her cell phone for over 5 minutes into my wife’s ear trying to guide her friend to the restaurant. Asked her several times to go to bar and have conversations but she didn’t care. Finally raised my voice and she had manager show her to new table. Asked waitress if cell phone usage was allowed and she didn’t know and had to ask manager. Really? Fabulous food but terrible atmosphere. Never again and will make longer trek to Greenwich…

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                                                              4. alex

                                                                New York City

                                                                138 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                138 reviews

                                                                Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                congrats sam on your promotion! fabulous foie gras, beet salad & pork! great service & cozy ambiance! thank you & see you soon!

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                                                              5. Karen

                                                                New York City

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                The Cottage is a charming restaurant with delicious food and excellent service. But it is WAY TOO LOUD. If they could add some noise-reducing features it would be a big improvement. My friends and I probably will not return unless we can be sure that it's a slow time. Other than that, which is a big issue, it was a really lovely place and I would return many times. The noise is the only reason I'm not giving it a rating of 5.

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                                                              6. Joshua

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                39 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                39 reviews

                                                                Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great! Highly recommend this restaurant. Food, quality and service.

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                                                              7. Leslie

                                                                New York City

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Everything was exceptional except that the server was rushing us. It was annoying to us that he tried to hurry us when we were trying to have a nice relaxing brunch.

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                                                              8. Marc

                                                                Connecticut

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                Dined on 23 October 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Another great dinner at the Cottage! Went here for my wife's birthday dinner. It has been our venue of choice for birthday dinners for years now and it once again did not disappoint. Food was incredible, service top notch. The physical space is beautiful if a bit on the cozy side. We have dined outdoors and indoors at the Cottage and we may slightly prefer outdoors just because there is more room/privacy per table. But for colder weather indoor diners you simply cannot go wrong with the Cottage. Brian Lewis has graced Westport with two wonderful restaurants in the Cottage and the asian-inspired OKO. Bravo!!

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                                                              9. Brian

                                                                New York City

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                One of our favorite restaurants! So good…the bao buns are a must try!

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                                                              10. Sarah

                                                                New York City

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Cute little restaurant and excellent food and service.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              The Cottage offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 557-3701.

                                                              The Cottage is rated 4.7 stars by 1618 OpenTable diners.

                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                              Make a booking

                                                              2 people
                                                              19:00
                                                              Booked 26 times today

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for The Cottage

                                                              256 Post Rd East, Westport, CT 06880

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                Imperial Ave
                                                              • Area
                                                                Westport
                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
                                                              • Price
                                                                $31 to $50
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Smart Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Private Lot
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                Brian Lewis
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                              • Website
                                                                http://www.thecottagewestport.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (203) 557-3701
                                                              • Catering
                                                                Off-site catering is available.
                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                Exclusive use of The Cottage can be arranged for either breakfast, lunch or dinner events every day of the week. Seated events, with several menu options are available for up to 40 guests Cocktail Reception – we can accommodate up to 50 guests for standing cocktail receptions, with heavy passed hors d’oeuvres

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