This place deserves way more attention than it gets. Tucked in downtown Bridgeport with easy street…read moreand garage parking nearby, 29 Markle Court walks in with serious style -- the decor is chic, the atmosphere is warm and cool at the same time, and it genuinely feels like somewhere you'd expect to find in a much bigger city. Drinks first: my slightly dirty martini was made exactly right. My friend went with cosmo and it was equally on point. Whoever is behind that bar has their act together. Then the food happened. We started with grilled bread with an EVOO, agave, and chile dip -- sounds simple, ate like a statement. The char on the bread, the heat and sweetness of that dip. Good sign of things to come. Main event: shrimp and grits. Guinea flint grits, spicy red sauce, sage, stock. I don't say this lightly -- this is one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. The grits were creamy and rich, the sauce had real depth and heat, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The whole bowl just worked on every level. Dessert: goat cheesecake with pistachio dust and berry compote. Tangy, creamy, not too sweet, and that pistachio dust on top was a perfect finish. We cleared the plate.

Finally got around to trying 29 Markle, twice…read more Everything sampled was great. Service was good, though a little more knowledge on the menu would've been nice. The chef owner came out personally to check on everyone. We will be back.

My family and I attended Disney on Ice Sunday and planned to have brunch afterward. Initially, we…read moresearched for restaurants in Bridgeport, but nothing seemed appealing--no offense to Bridgeport. Our search then led us to a place called Little Goose in Fairfield. I must say, the experience was amazing. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Although it is not a large establishment, they accommodated our party of five with only a 15-minute wait. I highly recommend Little Goose if you find yourself in the area.

This place has never disappointed. It's so good. We have tried all different foods and I would…read morehighly recommend this place. We found by accident when in Connecticut shopping and now we go there at times.

The other night my wife and I stopped in to grab some dinner and had such a wonderful meal…read moreMy wife had the spicy tuna tartar appetizer that we shared then the Halibut special that was cooked perfectly med rare I had my favorite Chicken Scarpiello best in Ct and we paired it with a bottle of Brunello that they decanted for us After I had an espresso martini for dessert made with vanilla vodka service was great turned into a very romantic evening thanks to John the manager for making sure everything was okay definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone

The Chelsea never disappoints! The food is incredibly fresh and always delicious. Plus the space is…read moresuper cozy with the perfect rustic touch. Such a treat and always a win going there!

Between 3 and 3.5 stars for me. Came two weeks ago on a beautiful Saturday night. Sat outside which…read morehas a nice view of boats and...Bridgeport Ampitheater. Rob Thomas was playing there that evening! lol holy flashbacks. Started with the Caesar salad and initially we said side salad so our waiter must have put that through but then we quickly changed it to the main Caesar so we could share it. I also ordered the Lobster ravioli and the man got the salmon. A few minutes go by and out comes the side Caesar salad from a food runner. Place was packed so they have food runners and bussers here. We then had to find our waiter to tell him he/they messed up. About ten minutes later the main Caesar comes, we are finally enjoying that and out come our hot entrees about a minute later. I HATE when entrees come while you are still eating your appetizers/salads or not even done with your drink. This is a sign of poor service/communication with the kitchen or just an incredibly overbooked restaurant and therefore; service suffers. Entrees-the Lobster ravioli came with ONE ravioli (Pictured). A lot of seafood comes with this dish which was very delicious and I was hungry so I ate 99% of it and then our server came over to ask how it was so I told him it was good but it only had one ravioli. It was more like a cioppino dish than a ravioli dish. He was so nice and said I'm going to send out another dish with more ravioli. I was pretty full so I didn't need more food, but I gladly took it home as it was very tasty. Man said the salmon was ok. Not the best. We then stayed for the band and they were phenomenal. They kept the sound under control so it wasn't blasting with customers having dinner. We decided to go over there after dinner and hang out. I will say the space for bands is very small. It's in the corner and there are tables awkwardly around the band and really no place to stand and watch the band unless you're around the corner. Strange setup but we had a blast. Food very tasty but I have to say I agree with the low ratings on this place because a lot of mishaps occurred.

I stopped here around early afternoon on 7 May while charging my car on a drive from Newport to DC…read more I thought I would have lunch while my car charged. First impression, there was someone smoking weed in the parking lot. Fine if that's what they want to do, but not the place for it. I walked in the restaurant, stood by the "wait to be seated" sign for a few minutes, then decided to go to the bathroom. Came out, waited again for about 10 minutes, bartender saw me and just turned his back. So, obviously, this place is not for me.

Such a cute little spot in downtown Fairfield by the theatre. I just snagged a drink one afternoon…read morewhile walking around but I absolutely loved the feel of the space. I wasn't hungry but the menu looked delicious and my drink was excellent. The bartender was very attentive and although it wasn't busy then, I heard them answer calls for reservations constantly while I was there. Def coming back hungry next time! .

"Like whippets, they dance in a curly-queue dance Of pulses…read moreand ringing and campfire chants Birds of a feather are flocking outside" (Phish) There are so many nice restaurants in Fairfield, picking one for lunch can be a formidable task. But because it was so cold today, we picked one close to the train station for our lunch for three, and it turned out to be a great choice after our meal at Ryebird. Their website describes Ryebird as "A Neighborhood joint where friends and family meet" and that seems pretty much spot-on. The bar is gorgeous, the dining room is beautifully decorated with red painted walls, dark distressed wood tables, and stainless-steel colored chairs. The service was great, I mean outstanding. Our server Leo was friendly, helpful and very accommodating. We had a few conversations with Manager Thomas who was very charming and a real joy to talk with. And I haven't even gotten to the food yet! OK, here we go! Our party of three went with a small Chicken Soup for The Soul with Cheesy Bread ($14) for me. What's Cheesy Bread? Well, how about three toasted pieces of gooey pizza bread topped with a feta spread and olive oil. My brother-in-law went with their Daily Pot Pie ($23 for Chicken today), with a house-made buttery crust, scratch-made filling, and an added $4 up-charge for a gravy boat full of mushroom bourbon gravy. My wife went with a Roaster sandwich ($18) of pulled chicken, cheddar, BBQ sauce, pickled onion, on a baguette served with fries. We also had an order of Lemon Chili Zucchini ($9) for the table. The food was wonderful, as both the pot pie and the sandwich were devoured. My soup was a pretty big bowl for a "Small" but was loaded with more carrots and celery than chicken. I asked our server Leo if they had any hot sauce, and he asked me how hot did I want it? Ryebird has a few different types in increasing levels of hotness. I asked for the max, and he brought out a little ramekin of some of the hottest hot sauce I ever had. It was pretty much at my upper level of tolerance. I chatted about it with the restaurant manager on the way out, and he was pretty sure it was made with Ghost Peppers, so that explained my thermonuclear mouth numbing reaction. Anyway, we loved our visit to Ryebird. Their food is reasonably priced, portions are generous, the quality is high, and the service is exceptional. What more do you want in a Fairfield County lunch?

Pros: family friendly, excellent service, our kid loves the gigantic pretzel…read more Cons: the food's not terrible, but it's not great. I ordered the crispy chicken cutlet wrap and was disappointed to receive what seemed like microwaved chicken cutlet pieces. Crispy it was most definitely not, but dry, tough and stringy with mealy batter. Husband couldn't even finish his cheesesteak. Had ordered fish tacos on a prior occasion and they were underwhelming as well.

I just got mine To Go, so I can only comment on food. Steak…read moreFrites was good. Cooked right and Fries were tasty. The Hawaiian Tuna Ahi was not good. It was just rice, tuna, and A LOT of julienne veggies. It was missing the pickled ginger, wakame, cucumber, diced avocado, and crispy wontons. I guess they ran out of those ingredients? Lazy because it was To Go Order? I actually had to check the online Menu to see what was missing because it was so terrible. Every dish should really be on point, cuz you never know who actually takes time to write on this thing. Hence the bad review. Oh well, other places around.

This is a solid five stars. Their salads are outstanding with fresh greens, ample toppings, and…read moredelicious dressings. Service is always good. We usually get our food to go, but the ambience is warm and welcoming. It's always clean and there's a patio for outside dining. I'll be back for more!

I came here for dinner with friends and we had a good time. The interior of the space is big and…read morethere's lots of bar, booth, and table seating for groups of different sizes. Service was good and quick, but one of our orders was forgotten about so that was a bit disappointing. We ordered their pierogi, wings, onion soup, lobster roll, and a burger. Everything was actually very good. The pierogis were flavorful and comforting. The french onion soup was perfect for the cold weather. Wings were also pretty standard and good. And, I absolutely loved their lobster roll. Not a bad spot for dinner!

A nice place for a well prepared inventively seasoned and delightful menu. The drink selections are…read moreexcellent, but the appetizers and entrées are even better.

This place is super highly rated. Not sure why - they have a menu that has a couple things from…read morealmost every cuisine on planet earth, but no focus. Also i think its impossible to do such a wide variety of foods truly well. The waiter was a bit overly casual with his shirt unbuttoned by two buttons, for a place that is trying to be upscale. The decor is decent. Dark woods and brown with concrete floors. The choice to have TVs playing Fox News during service was odd and did not lead to a pleasant peaceful dining atmosphere. The only dish i enjoyed was the Chili Garlic Crispy Shrimp.

This is a gem! When we went inside the restaurant it was packed, it has a very nice view of the…read morebeach, and a very good service! The food was very good nothing went wrong, I recommend eating here!

They don't take reservations not even for a party of five. I'm not showing up with five people and…read morestanding around waiting for a table here. Frankly the food isn't that great that I'd want us to waste our time standing in their hallway. Very disrespectful to the consumer to not take reservations in this day and age of open table. Going to a place that does.

My mom is celiac and had the best meal here last night with my aunt and uncle!! The owner Jamie…read moreprovided an allergy menu for her which made her experience selecting a meal easy and enjoyable. She ended up ordering the duck and LOVED it. Other recommendations include the fried chicken, and leak soup! Absolutely fantastic. Also, the bartender was fantastic I wish I could remember her name. Props to the whole team at Bonda

Bonda has an inviting feel and provides an elegant yet genuinely cozy environment. Polished and…read morewarm service. Classic dishes expertly executed. Wine selection was excellent - went w Syrah by the glass which is always my favorite. Had a fabulous date night here and will definitely return.