Great spot, one of our go-to's for a nice dinner date. We went again recently and had an excellent time. Good service - though I do find it a little weird that you have to put in the whole order at once. The food is the standout. Always get the dips - the spicy feta in particular is stellar, as are the hummus and other dips. The pita is excellent as well - always feels like I need to order another. We got the steak bao buns, and they were great. Juicy and flavorful, I just wanted more. And I got the brisket special, which was also fantastic - very good flavor, and the veggies it came with were great too. Skipped dessert unfortunately since we were stuffed, but had a great time, as usual. read more

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We went last night for my birthday, and I was really excited because I had heard great things. There are two things I would like to comment on. First, the hostess was extremely rude and made me feel uncomfortable from the moment we walked in, as if I didn't belong in the restaurant. Secondly, the menu is missing clear explanations of some of the dishes and their ingredients. For example, the chicken shawarma hummus bowl included pickled onions and also had onions or shallots mixed into the shawarma. These details should be clearly stated on the menu, and this was definitely a downfall on Esh's part. The food itself was fantastic; however, due to how uncomfortable the hostess made me feel, I would not return. My money can go elsewhere. read more

Yikes. Ok I get it - it's beautiful and the ambiance is through the roof but at what cost? I'm all for spending my hard earned money on a fantastic dining experience but unfortunately Esh fell short. Most of the entrées were just "ok" and the 30 something dollar burger came with raw bread. And not just mine - two others had the same issue at our table of 9. Lost my appetite after that. The good: they validate your parking. Shareable apps are flavorful and cocktails are creative and taste great. And again, it is super nice inside. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but if I did return, I would stick to everything except the main dinner plates. read more

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I won't lie I was skeptical, I was proven wrong! Everything we had was outstandingly amazing! If i could give more than 5 stars I would! Our waitress Mel was the absolute best! She gave us great recommendations and all of the food we tried was great!!! This place has a NYC vibe! Can't wait to go back! read more

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You wouldn't even know this place is there. There's a parking garage right adjacent to the restaurant and your ticket can be validated. Such a cute vibe inside. The employees are all so kind including the owner who I've often seen come out and interact with the customers. The food is so delicious. Just try it all!!! This was gifted to us and we've done back to celebrate anniversaries birthdays and more. read more

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Excellent food, elegant ambiance and stellar service. Esh is conveniently located near the Fairfield black rock turnpike metro north station, parking is easy and walkable. The menu is creative and this place has become a favorite for me when I want to celebrate or treat myself to a special meal. read more

Came with a few friends that live in the area and we really enjoyed all the small plates which we shared along with several of the cocktails. Highlights were the burger, which had a very appealing Mediterranean flair to it with pickled onions and served in a toasted pita. The tuna tartare was super fresh and flavorful. The Moroccan cigar was also a tasty surprise of seasoned meat in a phyllo-type coating. The cocktails were all well-made and very delicious with an excellent presentation. Our server was also highly attentive and engaging. Only issue was the table next to us was over-served by someone else and the clown made some moronic comments to us before walking over to the bar and getting even more drunk. read more

Very tasty dips and flat bread. Good beer. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Shishito peppers were delightful. Bad buns were ok. read more

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Well damn. I would say one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. When you look at the price of it it makes you wonder can it really be that good? Yes it is. It's amazing. First off they give you a lot. It's like two burger in one. The use of the pita bread that's baked fresh and toasted on site In the fire makes all the difference. You can taste the sesame seeds bursting with flavor. At the bottom a layer of grilled onions and the beef was just so juicy and hot. The potatoe cubes were great and I like that they gave a tub of ketchup. Dare I say the best burger I have ever tasted? Esh you had me at burger. Everything else was great as well. A bit pricey but you get what you paid for. 5 stars all around. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here for my birthday. I made a reservation and we arrived and were seated on time. The restaurant has a really nice earthy and modern vibe. Service was good although it appeared a little shorter staff our server did really well with his section. The food was so good, fresh, authentic. The bread was soft fresh and yummy I could eat tons of it. Cocktails were unique and strong. I look forward to returning here to try other dishes. read more

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After about six months of trying to get a reservation on a weekend, pay dirt ! Granted it was on a Sunday, but nonetheless. Also a perfect opportunity for a belated Mother's Day dinner. The space is massive. Huge bar, high ceilings, 4 rest rooms, giant open kitchen and plenty of seating. We were seated near the kitchen, which was a bit loud for my mother. Our server, Nicole, was down to earth, helpful, and patient when it came to navigating the large menu. We started with Meze Dips (3) & Flatbread. Definitely enough for a table of four, but they should bring 2 pieces of bread. We asked for another piece and it eventually came; a little late and an extra $10.00. The Crispy Duck Wings were ok. More Asian in flavor and not at all crispy. The Moroccan Cigar was a tad gamey and greasy, but sauce on side helped with the taste. Lamb Pot Pie was great. The whole presentation and filling was delicious. Halibut was over cooked, arid, and a bit on the small side. Black Angus Ribeye Steak came on a sizzle plate in 5 square chunks. For $60.00, we thought we'd see the whole cut. Grandmas Biscuit Cake was fantastic, but took a long time to arrive. One glass of wine, 3 sodas (at $8.00 a piece), and the food ran us $435.00 with tip. A little high in my opinion. But maybe that's what Fairfield CT has become. The menu is a bit pretentious. Scottish Salmon "Baklava"/North African Style/Nazareth Style ?!?! Pot Pie a la Jesus. Some descriptions need to be re-written or re-worded. Bad grammar. We also found a few typos. Menu covers should be ordered for an upscale restaurant like this. Rather than passing around dirty, grease stained wrinkled pieces of paper. They do validate parking, so don't be worried about entering the parking garage next door. read more

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This place is visually stunning, with an open kitchen and high ceilings. The restaurant is dimly lit, but pleasingly so. The hostess sat us right away and our server introduced himself. He immediately informed us of the specials of the day and pointed out some recent menu changes which included some new cocktails. He was an excellent server. We opted to start with the 3 dips (hummus, babaganoush, and tzatziki) and the Esh flatbread ($25). A few olives are served along with this. The bread was warm, fresh and so flavorful. While the dips were all good, the hummus was out of this world fantastic; it was creamy and had a little bit of a kick to it. We then had the Moroccan cigars,( 2 cigars for $19) with harrisa dipping sauce and the whole roasted cauliflower. The cigars had a nice taste and crunch and the dipping sauce was excellent. The cauliflower ($18 )was good, but just a tad bland and not sure I completely cared for the smokiness. They only offered 2 types of beer and had no iced tea. The cocktails were pricey. The menu is certainly unique and interesting, however there were no offerings we found for the Main Deal (entrees) that tickled our fancy and they were all quite expensive. There were some Start and Shares that I would like to try along with the lahmajoun flatbread. The entire establishment and the restrooms were very clean and well kept. Parking is in parking garage or if a few other unmarked spaces outside of the garage. I would certainly return for the lovely ambiance and that flatbread and hummus, but most likely not the place I would choose for drinks or a main course. read more

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Nice atmosphere and visually appealing, but the food was very disappointing--especially for families. There's no kids' menu, and the brunch chicken was an absurdly thin, dry piece of chicken that my child couldn't even eat. The croque madame was equally bad; it was basically a pizza with ham, nothing like what it should be. Overall, a terrible dining experience that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Jay read more

Enjoy elevated Mediterranean food in an atmospheric wonderland at Esh! The restaurant presents you with an ambiance of friendly sophistication with decor that brings the outdoors inside. The open kitchen area is bustling and the brick oven provides a calm warmth to the dining hall. The food is incredible and can suit a vegan palate as well. The hummus is outstanding in flavor and texture and comes with an oven baked flatbread that is the perfect conduit for dipping. We tried the fried artichokes and grilled eggplant - both did not disappoint. The falafel is a must order as it comes with a tahini that has a dollop of curry sauce tha is breathtaking. The flavors just melt together to form a delightful and satisfying bite. Drinks are worth the money as my bubbly wine was ample in pour. Overall Esh is a must go for a special night out or for a casual get together with people you enjoy! This one is a keeper in the list of restaurants for returning! read more

Went to Esh for the first time last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. And Esh lived up to all the hype! Service was excellent right from the hostess to the waitress. The ambience was just beautiful too: the restaurant was crowded but somehow not loud. One person in our group is vegan and she was accommodated without any issues. The food: amazing! We started with the 3 dips and all were delicious (especially the labne). The wood fired bread was fantastic and we ordered several pieces of it. The craft cocktails we all got were wonderful: the spiced pear martini and the Sicilian lemonade (I think that is what it is called). The 5 of us shared all the starter plates: shishito peppers, falafel basket, zucchini latkes, patatas bravas, beet salad and a green salad. Everything was excellent! I can't wait to come back. read more

The food was excellent. Baba ghanoush, flat bread, and the ribeye baos were all great. The halibut entree was really good. The lamb pot pie was probably the best thing we had. Great flavors. Everything cooked really well. Good size portions. Good service. Great ambience. Despite all of these positives, it is still tough to justify how expensive everything is. And their menu is a bit sneaky. It makes it look as though flatbread is included with the dips but it is a $9 charge. Also, be sure to specify that you want tap water, if you don't want to be charged for sparkling or still water. read more

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This contemporary, intimate, Middle Eastern/Mediterranean inspired restaurant is a mouthful of flavor. Recommendation is to pick a few starter plates and share so you can maximize the menu options! The portions are worth the price. I tried the Baba ghanoush, Labneh, Spicy feta, Flatbread, Black angus ribeye shwarma bao buns, Lavender martini 2.0 and Watermelon mojito. Every bite was a perfect mixture of spices with fresh wood fired ingredients. The staff was professional and food came out hot and quick. Make sure to ask for parking validation at the hostess stand. I'll be back for sure! read more

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After much convincing, and finally being in the neighborhood we made our way to Esh. A highly rated place amongst our Foodie friends we were excited to finally pop in. Bottom line if I could give it 3.5 star that's where I'd land. So I was hoping to be blown out of the water and while things were good I've eaten at many other five star Mediterranean restaurants. We actually happen to pop in for happy hour, so maybe the limited menu influenced our experience but we had most of the appetizers they offer and some cocktails. I love their Mediterranean inspired cocktails but most were too sweet or too sour for me unfortunately. But they were pretty however I'm not paying for pretty. Overall, the food was about a four out of five stars, particularly great were the falafels. I wish it was served with tzatziki instead of the tahini. The dips and bread were by far the best! I wasn't crazy about the zucchini cake, and the Moroccan cigar was OK. We were going to order a main dish, but got full just from the appetizers. If we do return, maybe we'll go order some mains and see if that improves our food experience. For dessert we had to knafeh.. It was pretty good compared to others that I've had. It was served with a lavender ice cream, which was good but a bit intense. I think this could easily be served with some sort of vanilla derivative. The bar staff, hosts and overall ambience were top-notch, so it's definitely worth just coming in to experience the vibe. read more

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The food here is amazing! I came last night to celebrate my friend's birthday, and everything from the service to the atmosphere was great. I loved the vibes and the aesthetic of the place. Almost all of the appetizers were fantastic--there were a few I didn't love, but the bread and dips were so good, I'd come back just for that! I also really liked the "City of Sin" cocktail. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Esh Mediterranean - Meze dips and bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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Gave it another shot. Food still underwhelming. Both oily/heavy and lacking flavor. Service was better at least. But we won't be back. read more

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Elegant Mediterranean restaurant. The food and decor are worthy of NYC. The food was varied and exquisitely prepared! My only complaint- music WAY too loud. read more

We stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed the experience and food. We did not have a reservation but since we got there early we sat at a communal table which was just fine. The restaurant was really nicely decorated with a large communal table where at least about 12 could sit at. In addition there had a beautiful bar area when one could also dine at. It was as very nice vibe. For our meal we decided to have several plates to share. We started with the burrata which was excellent, served with some cured meat slices and nuts. Really good! We also ordered the octopus and the Wagyu Bao buns. The buns were packed with flavor, I love them. Top top everything off we had an order of the Brussel sprouts. For dessert we had the date sponge cake. It was the perfect way to end the night. read more

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We went in to dinner at Esh with high expectations but ultimately did not love it as much as we thought we were going to. The ambiance was totally unique to Connecticut- sleek and dark but also inviting. The crowd was mature. We loved the music and the overall feel of the restaurant. The service is where our expectations fell short. I like to think that I have decent manners, so when the waiter pulled the menu out from under me after serving me I was totally shocked and embarrassed. He scolded, "I need to take this away from you because my manager does not like when customers use the menu as a placemat". I understand his rationale, but he should never have served the food at that time if that was the case. There was no more room at the table to put the menu elsewhere. Given the hefty prices and overall expectations of the restaurant, I expected kinder service. The waiter must have been scolded by his manager for an instance like this before. The drinks are $17 each. They are fine. Not worth the price. The star of the show was the ribeye shawarma hummus bowl complimented by Esh's pita bread. If I were to go back to Esh, it would solely be for that dish. The falafel was average. The sauce on the cauliflower was bland. The cauliflower was hard to cut and it was frustrating to have to work that hard to eat it while being out with company. We appreciated that parking was validated in the garage. We were happy to finally try this restaurant after booking the reservation six weeks in advance. However at the end of the night, it just wasn't the overall dining experience we were hoping for. read more

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Start to finish this place was a win. The vibe is classy casual, dark ambiance with the open fire created a warm atmosphere. Our server was attentive without being overbearing. The food was incredible. Spicy feta, hummus with chicken schwarma was a hit, the octopus... we ate a lot! It was ALL delicious, flavorful and creative. The salmon entree was an interesting twist-a different variation of salmon that was a pleasant surprise. For dessert, The rice pudding dessert is not your grandma'. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to return! Make sure you make reservations well in advance as it is a hot spot! Instagram: @date_night_craves read more

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Excellent experience here. Went with another couple on a Friday night. Attentive and friendly servers. Modern ambiance...definitely a NYC vibe. Tapas-style sharing was fun and all of our dishes were great. Personally I liked the pastrami flatbread and branzino in particular. Had a fine sangiovese wine. Save room for desserts...the knafeh is great. Good coffee. This place is worth a trip from anywhere. Train station stop is literally right next door. read more

Esh Mediterranean - Starter flatbread with various toppings - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

ESH IS AMAZING!! Absolutely scrumptious. My husband said his burger was the best he's ever eaten and he's a burger enthusiast! My meal was outstanding as well. Abundant food, excellent service, comfortable atmosphere. We drove from Bloomfield CT, to meet our adult children for dinner, they made the reservation. We have family in Bloomfield and Darien CT, we all met there. A bit of a drive but totally worth it. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Atmosphere is wonderful. Truly a beautiful restaurant. Service is top-notch. All around a great meal except for one thing. I very rarely eat red meat and I had never had wagyu beef before, so when I ordered the wagyu burger, cooked medium, I was a little disappointed to find it rather tough with virtually NO pink in the center. I did not send it back because we were not dining alone and I did not want to disrupt the flow of our meal. The accoutrements of the burger were fantastic, so that made up a bit for the overcooked meat. I guess next time I'll order the branzino! read more

We went to Esh for my husband's birthday. Since it's on the more expensive side we wanted to save it for a special meal. And man was it special. The open kitchen and decor really brought you right into the experience. So many flavors fit onto each plate. We did a combination of specials and menu staples and were pleased with everything. We loved everything we ate. The scallops and polenta were super special. The Moroccan Cigars could have been 10 to a plate and we would have eaten all of them! We saw they just added in happy hour and we certainly enjoyed our Silk Road cocktail so we will be back! read more

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Brunch menu was amazing. I loved the variety of shashukas. The restaurant is gorgeous and very chic. I wished they put less cheese though and offered more bread bc the long rolls weren't ideal for dipping. Definitely plan on taking leftovers. Great dish size but be careful of the hot serving dish, it needs a warning on it. read more

Esh Mediterranean - Shakshuka with shrimp and jalapeños ! Definitely get this! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Totally spectacular , food , service , ambiance !!!! Total recommend . Came here with some friends and everything was 5 stars . Met the owner who has an awesome sense of humor , food was top notch . Had the salmon Benedict and it was spot on ; also steak and eggs were superb - perfect cook on the steak ! . Also had some alcohol drinks and again out of the park with these ! . This place is top of the line and I personally recommend it ; will be back for sure !!!!! read more

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Cool vibe and great service they were so accommodating to our larger group and sat us in a more secluded area which was great!! Loved the recommendations by the staff, the pasta was surprise hit! read more

Esh Mediterranean - Fried artichoke octopus shisto peppers fried shrimp - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Beautiful, bold design and beautiful, delicious food. Went for Sunday brunch and will definitely go back. Our server was kind and attentive. read more

Esh Mediterranean - Mezza appetizer with their incredible bread. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Beautiful space, excellent service, and wonderfully fresh and tasty food. It was also near the train, which was an added bonus.

Food was amazing. Super delicious. Was a little pricey and hard to get a reservation- so book in advance!

The food was amazing and the vibe was awesome. It was packed but all the food and drink was served quickly and with a smile. read more

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Decided to have an early apps and drinks with the wife, and went into the beautiful Esh restaurant, was greeted very nicely by the hostess, and manager and we had decided to sit at the bar. Two bar tenders male and female, neither greeted with name so no idea who they were, and receipt said bar. Male bar tender was serving us, and had a few jokes/ comments that made my wife and I a bit taken back. We love to have fun with the staff at restaurants but these were more insulting than fun comments. Place was fairly empty with a small party behind us. Food was delicious, flat bread was great, and artichoke was amazing! When we were going to order more, asked the male bar tender if we order more, do they have to go- he told us because of Happy Hour, we could not take anything to go. Felt very puzzled as we were going to order entrees, as well as one other item from the HH menu. Decided at that point it's time to go. Food and ambience is amazing, but the male bar tender put a very bad experience in our minds, and made us wonder if we would return. read more

Short Story - Good service, mediocre food that is overseasoned and overpriced! We wouldn't recommend or go back. Longer Story- Went for anniversary dinner with my wife. We have been wanting to try this place ever since they opened. We really wanted to love it! However, the first turn off was that most of the seating is not intimate. Its one big long booth style bench seat with tables only maybe 2 feet apart. Opposite the bench is a chair on the other side of each table. You are practically rubbing elbows with the other patrons next to you. The only tables that seemed semi-private were for larger parties of 6. It made it awkward to have "real" conversation and exchange small gifts we got for each other. The gentleman next to us kept leaning over and giving us recommendations on what we should order. Nice guy but it shows how close you are to other patrons. With that said, the service was pretty good. They do require you to place your entire order at once (starters and entrees). This is difficult because its hard to gauge portion size and how hungry we will be after starters. We ordered the Original Hummus that comes with 1 piece of flatbread. $18 and additional pieces of flatbread are $9. It was good but something in it was super spicy (hot spicy). Nothing on menu specified that it would be that way. Crispy Duck wings were everything but crispy. They were only drums with no wing portions, soggy and so overflavored with harissa that my wife and I each ate 1 and had the other 3 packaged to take home..... couldn't bring myself to throw out "wings" that cost $20 for order of 5. The coal grilled calimari was next.... The calamari were super tiny and thin..... rings only...and underwhelming. Definitely a strong coal flavor but that was it. My entree was the Black angus ribeye shawarma.... It was a pita with ribeye shawarma and various toppinggs with a side of parsley salad. The seasonings were very strong but the dish just didnt taste great. They go so heavy on seasoning that the natural flavors of the meat do not come through. Not worth the $46 price tag. My wife ordered the Charcoal Grilled Prime Ribeye. They did cook it medium rare as asked but it came out as a kabob style and again very underwhelming. The only star of the show was the side of brussel sprouts we added on and those were delicious. Disappointing for the $60 price tag. Drinks were decent but also around $20 a pop. We basically left underwhelmed with $300 less in our bank account. read more

Esh Mediterranean - Black Angus ribeye Shawarma. $46. Overseasoned and tasted like fast food at best. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

If you want fast food and spend $200+, this is your place to go!! Oh, where do I begin? We made a reservation at this restaurant, under the assumption of a brunch/dinner experience. When calling the restaurant, they guaranteed, we'd have the brunch menu 'PLUS' the dinner menu. The restaurant called and confirmed our reservation, leaving the message along side, 'call us back to guarantee a seat' Upon arrival, the parking situation was incorrect. Secondly; to heckle us on the confirmation of our reservations' 'The place was empty' Seated at our table, we were expected to place an order on a split second. With the waiter then saying, QUOTE, 'I'll put this order in, but we don't do it like this." Not to mention, half the options offered on the menu, were not available. To pay $20-$50 on average for a dish here, do your diligence. Mediocre food at extremely high prices The four of us sat there for, maybe 40 min, spent over $200 We each had ONE adult beverage, and shared THREE apps The waiter dropped the check, watched us like a shark, to check and see when we paid. This was a very push you out the house experience. Would not recommend read more

Excellent food and service. We had 4 entrees and multiple desserts and appetizers. Not a bad item on the table. Fantastic food!

Best food, very nice servers, amazing drinks and ambiance . Thank you !!!!!!!!!! We're going there once a month no matter what