Well, they did it again. Another great outing at Artisan. This place is still firing--excellent total experience here to celebrate a milestone for my son with my extended family. We came for brunch on a Saturday. Food was excellent. I had the avocado toast with smoked salmon and perfectly cook over-easy eggs, others had the frittata, and the French toast. We all had Bloody Marys too. They tasty and just the right amount of spicy. The kiddies had pasta (off menu, thank you for accommodating, Artisan) and the delicious pancakes with the works: cream, chocolate, and chocolate. Wow. They enjoyed their food, and the adults enjoyed theirs too. The service was excellent--no empty water glasses or coffee cups. And the lead server had a great way about him. He even concocted a special orange soda-like drink for my son (whom we were celebrating). He loved it. They made the event extra special by giving him a little treat (an amazing s'more-like desert) for home. He devoured it and even said that he wanted to come back for his birthday--just to get that desert! The ambiance is same as it ever was: understated elegance. It was a pleasure to dine here. read more

As beautiful as the Delamar locations are, this is the third time I've been unimpressed with the food. Artisan West Hartford I've been to twice and this one time in Southport. We had visited the bar here in Southport back in June and it's beautiful. Beautiful outdoor area to sit as well. Menu looked so awesome here when we visited back in June that I couldn't wait to come back for dinner. There were three events going on this past Saturday. As mentioned, ambiance is stunning at this hotel. Driving up - gorgeous property. Charming. Unfortunately the food doesn't quite match up to the ambiance. Moving on, wish we knew November offered "No corkage fee November" to start. Nice offering for the month. Food - Waitress brought me gluten free bread which was very nice. I got the Cioppino for my entree. Not much going on with the dish. Had a few mussels, maybe 4 SMALL pieces of chorizo chopped up, maybe 4 SMALL pieces of shrimp chopped up, a few slices of potato, and a piece of Monkfish on top. It's almost like they ran out of seafood!! They didn't skimp on onion though. The dish was swimming in flakes and flakes of onion. I can't really have onion so I was piling the onions on the side of my plate. They were excessive. There wasn't much there for $40. My boyfriend got the salmon per usual with the cauliflower risotto. He enjoyed. Not much to report there. I have heard good things about L'escale (restaurant at Delamar in Greenwich) so still went to check that out. Maybe it's just an Artisan thing I don't care for. We shall see. Parking is tricky here. Both times we got lucky and found a spot somewhat near the front, otherwise not sure where else you park. read more

Artisan - Catch of the Day "Cioppino" - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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Celebrated my early birthday dinner with friends at Artisan in Southport, CT. The ambiance was perfect for celebration-chic yet cozy. The service was top-notch; our server Vincent, was very attentive and made it super special. Every dish was scrumptious including the dessert. Artisan is a fantastic spot to celebrate your special occasion. read more

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Artisan is truly a fitting name for this restaurant. We've been coming here consistently for some time and the ambiance, appetizers, entrees, desserts and service have been consistently stellar. It's Independence Day and the weather is beautiful so we decided to visit Artisan today to dine outdoors. This was a great decision because we had another superlative experience. I highly recommend the Calamari appetizer which is cooked to tender perfection. I also recommend the Crispy Duck Confit entree which melted off the bone. If you ever decide to visit Artisan and yearning for a great dessert, opt for the Peanut Butter Mousse dessert. What a great way to celebrate part of our 4th of July with another wonderful dining experience here. Happy 4th of July! read more

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Went to a conference at Artisan and the patio was definitely the star, relaxed, pretty, and perfect for hanging out. The Dela Margarita (with tequila, prickly pear, lime, and agave) was amazing and easily the highlight. The food was fine, salad was fresh, chicken entree was okay but small, and dessert felt more like a snack than a treat. I'd go back just to sip cocktails on that patio with the live music. read more

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This restaurant is very classy! Go for a special occasion. The atmosphere is amazing and the table settings are perfect. The food was fine. Our appetizer was great but our main courses lacked flavor. Perhaps it was an off day, we've been there a few times before after spa treatments and the food was amazing. They have ample parking and valet at night. read more

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The ALLEN BROTHER'S "STEAK AU POIVRE" served on Thanksgiving was a chewy tough piece of meat. I did not finish it. I have had better at Long Horn. The rest of the meal was good. read more

Only came here for breakfast because I was staying at the Delamar. It was a breakfast buffet that came with a good assortment of food, including eggs, bacon, and potatoes, which I enjoyed. There was a nice array of fruits and other pastries. Perfectly acceptable Breakfast for a hotel. Enough to get you through the day. I think my biggest gripe was the service here. Pretty much nonexistent. Don't expect to be greeted unless you're a certain "pedigree" I might say. I stayed at the DelaMar for four nights and hardly received a good morning or a hello from the staff here. The only time I got service was because I waved someone down for a cappuccino. This is not a knock on the hotel because the hotel staff was perfectly wonderful. This is just a review on the restaurant, their breakfast service in particular. read more

Amazing upscale restaurant attached to the Delamar Hotel in downtown Southport. Wine list is very extensive and very pricy. Few if any bottles under $50. The food is wonderful from scallops to steak and pasta, you simply cannot go wrong. The service is what you'd expect from a fine dining venue; efficient, polite and attentive. Use Artisan for special occasions: there are private dining rooms and lots of nooks with tables. The bar is lovely and lively. Valet parking only. read more

Artisan - a dining room with a table and chairs - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

The food is a 4, but the rest of the experience is a 3. Artisan delivers fine dining food with fine dining prices. The average entree price was around $45 and appetizers were around $25. The menu had lots of compelling choices, but mainly seafood. There are fewer options if you're not into seafood. I had a melon gazpacho for an appetizer and stonington sea scallops for an entree. The soup was as one might expect for fine dining. The sea scallops were tender and sweet. The rest of the table had beef carpaccio and chicken mousse for appetizers. Others at the table order lobster carbonara, scallops, monkfish, and hangar steak. All the dishes looked and tasted great. Unfortunately, the service was slow. We found ourselves with long waits between courses. That's probably on the kitchen being understaffed. However, the service had some gaps. The most noticeable, was the one of the people at our table dropped some butter on the middle of table. I waited all evening to see if any of the waitstaff would quickly wipe it up, but they never did. They just kept servicing our table and laying dishes around this glob of butter sitting on the table :) When the bread basket was empty, we had to ask for more bread - maybe they do that to control costs, but with those menu prices, I kind of expected them to refill an empty bread basket. Overall, good food, but give yourself plenty of time for dinner because it's going to take 2+ hours. read more

Artisan - Waiting to see if the staff will wipe up the butter - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

We enjoyed a very tasty dinner to celebrate a birthday. The tuna tartare appetizer was excellent. Both the hanger steak, cioppono and grilled chicken were cooked to perfection. The cheesecake dessert was sublime. Artisans has a good wine list. Our server was knowledgeable. The ambiance made for a special celebration. read more

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Great food, menu changes slightly based on seasons which is awesome! Awesome selection of wines by the glass. Staff is so sweet. Dining room is elegant, bar area is great ambiance to dine in if you want something more lively. read more

great hidden (inside a hotel) gem of a spot. Excellent design, food and service. The bartender, Eamon, is great, and sitting at the bar for dinner was a great experience. Highly recommended. read more

Artisan features farm-to-table cuisine with a menu that changes daily. From the beginning of the evening to end, this establishment delivers quite the adventure for diners with discerning palettes. Said adventure begins just trying to find the place. Nestled within the Delamar Hotel, the restaurant boasts no visible signage to the casual bypasser, which demonstrated to this patron just how exclusive it tries to be. I was attending New Year's Eve dinner with friends and got there a bit late because I had to circle around to try to find the entrance and parking. After a few laps and some help from GPS, I caught a rain-blurred glimpse of a very, very small sign bearing the restaurant's name. I pulled in and was greeted by an attendant. Note: Bring some cash since parking is valet. The valet is free, but you'll need something with which to tip. NYE offered an a la carte menu until a certain time and then after was prix-fixe. We dined during the a la carte period. Translation: $$$$. We began with a ginger orange cappuccino with citrus créma. Delish! The Crispy Montrachet Goat Cheese salad was perfection. Each square of cheese was adorned in crisp, dry coating with the cheese inside at the perfect consistency. The pairing with red endive and multicolored beets was superb both to eye and palette. The filet mignon was hearty in size and the Marchand de vin sauce delicious. The Roquefort creamed spinach was heavy and filling but very good. The pommes Dauphine (not Dauphinoises) were perfect. Dessert wasn't as stellar. The Granny Smith and Anjou Pear crumble had more crumble than fruit. I didn't bother to take a food porn photo for that. To bring us back to the theme of adventure, the restrooms are located outside of the restaurant beyond the front desk of the hotel. (?) Artisan is an ideal place to go to celebrate a special occasion or take a special date. I would go again in either of those instances. I like the surprise of not knowing what will be on the menu until arrival (or a cheating glance on the website that day). read more

Artisan - Crispy Montrachet Goat Cheese salad - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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Yummy food. Service was very good. Very attentive to allergies. Lunch crowd so not a lot of people. Ambiance was very pleasant.

Looking for a place to relax and unwind , nice dim lighting & live music . Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant . The service is unmatched. My fiancé picked this place just as he does all other well thought out fine dining !! The food is absolutely amazing - everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Absolutely positively the best !! Highly recommend! read more

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We had dinner with friends inside. They had been looking forward to trying it and I had never had dinner here so we made a reservation and gave it a try. We'll definitely be back! The service was very good, the setting was cozy (inside) and elegant and the food was very good. We had some excellent oysters to start and then I had a delicious salmon. Others had steak that they enjoyed and I can't recall the other items. They had interesting cocktails and a few decent beers to choose from. The wine list was very good. I would say Artisan is an excellent spot for a dinner meeting, a romantic evening or a gathering with a group of close friends. It's a comfortable place that can provide almost anything you could want, from casual to extravagant, in a setting that can be both private and social. They've done an excellent job creating an exceptional venue. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed! read more

Brunch was fine albeit pricey. Solid omelette and greens on the side. Kinda annoying to order the prix fixe and not be asked which of the two add-ons I wanted, and then not get served them. Will probably go across the street next time if I'm in the area for brunch. read more

We had an amazing brunch at Artisan recently and will definitely be coming back soon. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating when we had to bring our child after our sitter bailed on us. The food was nothing short of fantastic. The crab cake eggs benedict was delicious and light but still filling. Paired with a side of home fries, it was a real winner. My wife said the lobster roll was also fantastic. It was definitely on the pricier side for brunch but worth it for the food and ambiance. read more

We first went to the spa and then had lunch. The spa is amazing very clean and the staff was super professional. After the spa we went down for lunch the seafood salad with quinoa and it was very good. All the ingredients were super fresh and the calamari were cooked just right. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was beautifully decorated with lots of flowers and citrus. They take credit card and valet parking is available read more

Artisan - Having spa treatment before lunch - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

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Delicious dinner at Arisan Restaurant n Southport. Very comfortable and warm atmosphere. Service is outstanding. Absolutely loved the Stripped Bass "A la Plancha" served over fennel mousseline, fingerling, Romanesco, tomato confit and OBB Sauce Highly recommend stopping by for a bite. Buon Appetito! #vinoandeatswithantonio read more

Artisan - Stripped Bass - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

Seems like service and food quality have gone down. Used to enjoy this restaurant. Had lunch with some friend Sunday at noon They weren't busy but the service was not available Don't mind spending $25 for a hamburger but the quality was sub $25 par Disappointed read more

Welcoming bar area offering full menu fr the adjacent restaurant. Nice service from a friendly bartender, w equally nice beverage offerings. Ravioli was delicious -- shrimp filling, lobster sauce. Chill groove. read more

As a rule, I generally refuse to go to restaurants on holidays (I find that the execution on the prix fixes generally isn't as good as the normal dining experiences on days where the restaurants are less crowded. Artisan is the exception to that rule! Absolutely amazing Mother's Day experience. The food and service was extraordinary, as it always is. Artisan is one of my absolute favorite restaurants, the ambiance is so delightful, it's romantic and beautiful but not pretentious or overly stuffy. The staff is the very best, I think that starts at the top with the GM and front of house and head chef accepting nothing short of perfection. The food is always incredible and the drinks are craft cocktails. During a Caribbean theme month they served a special iced tea and it was honestly the best drink, I've ever had in my life. It should be put on the menu, please, please please bring it back! Also, the melon prosciutto app from Mother's Day was one of the most delightful things I've ever eaten (the melon was perfectly sweet and the texture was incredible) paired with beautiful prosciutto and pickled blueberries! It was extraordinary! I've been in twice in the past week and can say the GM's attention to detail and customer service is one of the best, I've ever seen. I wish I knew his name, but he's excellent and a huge part of what makes Artisan so extraordinary! read more

Artisan - Prosciutto and Melon with pickled Blueberries - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

Arguably the best overall dining establishment in the Fairfield/Southport/Bridgeport area. The service levels are second-to-none. From the moment you relax in one of their cozy nooks in the main dining area or tavern section or outdoors a myriad of wait staff descend upon you with water, bread, and quick tasty cocktails. We've had large and small gatherings as well as attended some of their wine-themed events; always an amazing evening to share with friends and family. The hostess staff, amazing floor manager, wait staff and kitchen folks go above and beyond for their customers. Plates come out quickly and pre-warmed to keep the entrees at the perfect temperature for the ultimate dining experience. The menu changes daily so you'll always be in for a treat if you wish to stray from the tried-and-true everyday offerings. Recently we dined as couple only prior to a black tie event; choosing Artisan over a myriad of great restaurants. One of the best choices we've ever made. Two fish specials, salmon and halibut, were cooked to absolute perfection with amazing assortment of mushrooms, watercress, sun chokes and savory broths. The coq-au-vin is also perfection. I tip my cap to everyone whose labour of love shines! read more

I don't get here nearly enough but this review is based upon many lovely meals spent here-- most recently and for the first time as a singelton for dinner. I happened to know my waiter but even had I not his warm demeanor was very welcoming and seemed to work just as well on strangers as me. I have no qualms over dining alone but it helps when your server is conversational and sympathetic without being intrusive. The food, as usual, was in a superlative class. Modern, sophisticated, lovely. I had a wee chicken liver mousse with toast and an interesting swipe at Cioppino. It seemed to me like someone was repurposing a waning lobster bisque into the Cioppino base which is clever if nontraditional. If I'm nitpicking, I'd have liked a more stewy build and the calamari was a bit tough. No points lost though as it was still a very nice plate. Sunset in the courtyard, despite not yet being fully set up was and always is magical, Artisan's patio is the most luxurious happy hour spot nearby second only perhaps to Centro in Fairfield. If you must dine alone, at least do so spectacularly. read more

Artisan - An event space off the main courtyard patio. - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

Pleasant atmosphere. Several rooms in the restaurant. In the Delmar hotel . I had ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms. Tasty. My husband had skirt steak which was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Great specialty drinks. read more

We stayed in the hotel so this restaurant was very convenient for us. We had a very romantic dinner for two, not cheap with drinks but it was a very good meal. We had the gnocchi and lobster fra Diablo, for app burata and dessert was milk and cookies. Not one dish I would not order again, everything was excellent. I think the price points of everything would be where is am holding back a star. read more

I've been here several times and like the ambience, the service is also good.....however on my last visit the super food salad with salmon was almost inedible....I was there on a Monday of a 3 day weekend and I should have heeded Anthony Bourdain's advice never to order seafood on a Sunday, since its guaranteed not to be fresh....since they charged $34+ for the salad, I think they owe the customer better than this. read more

GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE. DOUG YOU ARE AMAZING. Not only did this man recommend the most amazing main course, and desert, he gave us the upmost attention. Not only did I feel like I was with a friend, but helped and satisfied! Thank you for having such amazing waiters!! Cannot wait to come back!!! read more

Artisan - Desert - New American Near Me - Southport, Connecticut

Great food and excellent service. Choice of seating between the bar and the restaurant gives you flexibility and the option to be a bit more casual (at the bar). read more

Always love eating here. But make you compare the menu to the dish itself. The seafood chopped salad boasts avocado but it was missing today. Only occurred to me to check the menu on the drive home. read more

everything was amazing from start to finish. Excellent service, cocktails and outstanding food!!

We went here one night because my parents were staying in the hotel. We were very surprised. The room looks very nice and it has a pretty color palette. The service was fast and the waiter (Reese) was very nice. The food is also very good and well made. If you're staying in this hotel, come down here! There is one complaint; the desert portions are very small. read more

Love the rotating menu, filled with fresh fish and other ingredients. Definitely a little pricey, I like to do the prix fixe which makes it a bit more reasonable. Cocktails are always on point. read more

We went to Artisan last night for our anniversary. The outside was pretty and the restaurant had a nice aesthetic. We both had soup and I had the pumpkin ravioli. Everything was very heavy. My husband had the halibut and even that was soaked in butter. About 2 hours after eating I became aggressively sick and threw up my meal. Suffice to say, we won't be going here again. I don't want to say I got food poisoning, but I have no food allergies and something I ate made me projectile shortly after eating. read more

Birthday dinner for my wife. Food was excellent all around. Best duck we had in a very long time and super fresh and delicious tres leches cake. Well done. Great ambiance as well. read more

Probably the best food in the area, and we have tried many of the restaurants. Quiet and comfortable atmosphere, and professional staff. Not inexpensive but absolutely worth it. We had duck and scallops for our most recent dinner and we would heartily recommend both. read more

Amazing! 8 of us went for dinner and we were put in their private tasting room. Dana and Grayson were more than accommodating and everything was delicious... the drinks, apps, dinner and dessert. Cannot wait to go back!! read more

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The food and drinks were fantastic but that's where all of the positives end. We reserved an outdoor table for 4 but when we got there we were seated inside. I asked why that was the case and the hostess said that it's because they don't have any tables left outside. This was the first frustrating part, considering that I specifically had to reserve a table for later in the evening because all of the other outdoor reservations were already taken. What was even worse was that a few minutes later, they actually seated a group of the same size outside... Then it got even worse. We had to ask for napkins 3 times before they were finally provided. We also requested some additional bread 4 times before we actually got it. When it came time to finally order entrees (which also took a while), 3 people from our group wanted the special but they were told Artisan might have run out of it. Then the waiter had to go and check, which in itself took 15 minutes. When he finally came back, he confirmed that they didn't have the special and couldn't offer anything similar. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. I felt quite embarrassed because we brought friends from out-of-town with us and they were also really frustrated with the service. read more