I've been a Trouper for the past four years, ever since moving to Connecticut, and it's truly a…read morespecial place. With gay bars rapidly disappearing across America, Troupe stands out as a vibrant hub in the Fairfield County LGBTQ+ scene. The owners pour their heart and soul into every aspect of the bar including the programming, music, and atmosphere, and it really shows. The bartenders are warm, welcoming, and genuinely seem to love what they do. From drag shows and burlesque performances to seasonal drink specials, themed parties, and go-go shows, there's always something happening. Troupe quickly became my go-to spot after discovering it one week into living in CT and I'm so grateful for its existence. Huge shoutout to Casey and Nicholas for the love and tireless work they put into making Troupe429 what it is today--and of course to Johnny, who mixes the meanest elderflower gin and tonic in town.

My fiancée (soon to be wife) and I absolutely love this bar. We feel not only safe but loved there…read moreas a lesbian couple! We make a point to go to Troupe every time we are in town. We are from Boston. It is basically the LGBTQ+ Cheers! It feels like home but the Queer flair we love. Don't get me started on how amazing every night is whether it is a Drag Show, Lesbian Night or Karaoke! This truly is life!

I visited this bar with my friends while in town from NYC -- Excellent cocktails, fun vibes, and…read moreAlan the owner made us feel right at home. Will definitely return!

Alan the owner is the chillest, nicest guy and you can't go wrong with any of his concoctions!…read moreClassic cocktails with a touch of the modern, The Flying Scotsman offers some of the best drinks in all of Norwalk. The vibe is extremely cozy inside, and the perfect place for a low key night with friends or a first date. If you like gin, whiskey, or scotch.. this is your place! Be sure to check out this new gem in town because this yelper is happy he stumbled in by chance.

Overall 4 of 5 but rounding up to 5 :)…read more 3 of us had a late lunch around 2 PM. They are 80% full however gave us a very small table and it felt very Squizzy. We had to ask for a bigger table and was led towards the end. Very interesting menu, we had the pu'er tea, which is not very commonly offered in the Chinese restaurants in the area. Love the teapot presentation and overall the branding effort. We tried to order the soup dumpling but was told something wasn't working properly and it's going to take over an hour so next time. Got wontons in chili oil, love the flavor. The mushu pork, a little bit too sweet for me. And the beef chow fun, just can't go wrong with that, and the szichuan pot with cumin lamp. I think this more authentic Chinese but my husband felt the lamb was too oily. I requested to get the little cute cat cup for my daughter's lemonade order and they said yes, so it was a very cute touch. Very happy with the visit definitely a lot of potential we will be back.

Been wanting to try Lazy Sister and finally got around to it this weekend. It was the perfect day…read morefor outdoor dining which we loved. We started off with the chili oil dumplings which were super flavorful! For entrees we got the Mongolian beef and the shrimp fried rice. Fried rice was my favorite -- didn't need any soy sauce or duck sauce bc it had enough flavor on its own. For drinks I got the lychee drink which was on the sweeter side for my personal taste. Overall, loved my experience and can't wait to go back to try more menu items.

We went on a Sunday and chose the chef's counter in the tamaki-ya room hidden away in the back. We…read morewere fortunate enough to find Chef Taibe behind the counter on his otherwise night-off. I'm no foodie but I am Chinese/Japanese and can appreciate finer things in life when I see it. This place meet and exceeded my expectations. The wonderful speak-easy tamaki-ya room in the back is warmly lit and held at a nice volume, much quieter than the izakaya bar in the front. For small bites we had the Beet n Hijiki salad (highly recommend!), Agedashi tofu, and Torched Maine uni. For hand-rolls I had the Spanish Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, Ocean Trout, BBQ Eal & Foie Gras, and Cucumber ume. My wife had the Maine Uni, Hamachi, and Botan Ebi. Everything was good, but there were quite a few that were very good, and there were two that, for me, were the best that I've ever had in recent memory. For the Spanish Mackerel Chef Taibe put an interesting spin on it by topping it off with a traditional Chinese ginger and scallion garnish used in a tender chicken dish. It works, it balances out the briny taste of Spanish Mackerel... which is great... unless you LOVE the briny, savory, mineral, metallic, umami taste of fresh Spanish Mackerel :) The Hokkaido Scallops was, by quite a large margin, the best scallop dish I've ever had. The tender sweetness of the fresh scallop combined with a brown butter kewpie (how American!) and yuzu tobiko sauce swimmingly. Texture, temperature, taste, all perfect. I like eel and I love Unaju. But by far the biggest surprise was the BBQ Eal & Foie Gras (see pic). This dish alone warrants a culinary course. On the face of it, bbq, eel, foie gras all sets you up for something rich, filling, heavy. But when I bit into the unassuming hand roll, it was the lightest bite of Japanese rice/seafood/seaweed/liver/sauce combo I've ever had. Turns out Chef Taibe prepared the sauce from scratch using five+ different spices, and prepared the foie gras au torchon. I could go on, but suffice to say, this was one of the best bites I've ever had. By contrast, I thought I was going to close out with the cucumber ume roll, but compared to the eel and foie gras, the ume actually felt more overpowering. Perhaps if they cut back on the generous amount of ume paste... (Worthy mention: Chef Taibe presents the nori in a separate envelope. This seemingly simple step is crucial to the taste and mouthfeel of the hand roll. It provides a wonderful fresh crisp crunch to every bite and it does indeed make a difference. He mentioned he sources a special nori but I forgot the details, just know that it's really good) My wife loves uni, and I'll let her describe her experience (which she won't) but it was so good she had to order a second one. As if you need more convincing, we had a great experience and I think you will too. Bravo Chef, well done

We absolutely love Bar Bushido. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the intention behind…read moreeverything -- this isn't just a restaurant, it's a full experience. The cocktail program is seriously one of the best in the area. Creative without being gimmicky, balanced, and clearly inspired by Japanese ingredients and technique. Every drink feels thoughtful and well executed -- the kind of place where you actually want to work your way through the menu. The food is where it really shines. The chef-owner's love of Japanese cuisine comes through in every detail. The yakitori program is outstanding and deeply traditional -- using all parts of the chicken the way it's done in Japan. It's respectful, intentional, and absolutely delicious. You don't often see that level of authenticity and execution locally. The bar bites are some of the best around. The fried chicken sando is one of my personal favorites -- perfectly crispy, juicy, balanced, and craveable. And the ramen? No one can hold a candle to it. The broth is deeply flavorful and layered, the noodles are spot on, and every topping feels purposeful. It's the kind of bowl you think about the next day. Perhaps the best kept secret in all of Norwalk is the back room -- the elegant Temaki-Ya. Tucked away behind an unmarked entrance, this intimate hand-roll bar feels almost like discovering a hidden Japanese speakeasy. The atmosphere is quiet and refined, the kind of place that's perfect for a special date night or a memorable evening with friends. The temaki (hand rolls) are beautifully composed, with thoughtful ingredient combinations that balance texture, flavor, and visual appeal. What makes this place special is the dual experience -- lively izakaya vibes in the front, elegant hand-roll bar in the back -- all tied together by serious culinary skill and genuine hospitality. Norwalk is lucky to have this spot.

The ambiance is very sports bar like, but also very Irish bar inside as well. We specifically went…read morefor the UCONN March Madness sweet sixteen and The Blind Rhino did NOT disappoint. We had to wait 20 minutes for our table, and we expected that due to the basketball game. We were glad it was happening in there and the vibe was set. Our waiter was on point despite the crowd and was very knowledgeable and also patient as we had a hard time deciding because everything looked amazing. We had sweet potatoe bites, cheese steak egg rolls, and for wings we went with togarashi brown sugar, maple chipotle, and lemon pepper ranch. The togarashi brown sugar wing was killer. Their Guinness is the perfect temperature as well !! We highly recommend that you give this Irish sports bar a shot ! You won't be disappointed !! Parking was a challenge. So if youre going to go during a busy time, there is a parking lot down a side street (same side of the street as the restaurant is on). Ya gotta pay for parking. ‍

They have the best wings in Norwalk! I'm always completely satisfied when I order them. Plus,…read morethey're one of the few places around that has good sour beers!! It's always a great vibe there. Never too loud, but full of energy. Food can be a bit slow when they're busy, but it comes out very fresh.

It's our local. We go at least once a week. Terrific owners and staff, great food, super drinks and…read morein the warm weather, the outdoors is the best. Good music and free scones! I love this place!

Great service. My Soup was delicious. The cone beef was cut…read morea little too thick. And needed more Russia dressing. But all in all it was a good stop for a late lunch.

Best burger I have had on the East Coast. Crispy smash…read morepatties and lovely potato bun - I have never devoured something so quickly in my life. Hubs was impressed with my performance. Lovely bartenders and bar to enjoy your libations and eats and watch "the game". Not too loud but full of life and light. Looking forward to returning today (let's not discuss the two ordered of pretzel bites that were inhaled ...)

Neither the beer or food will disappoint. Orion is my favorite…read more The service is attentive and friendly. Spacious family/kid friendly taproom with seating indoors and outdoors. The taproom is comfortable and chill and the outdoor space was set thoughtfully as well.

Everything we ordered is out of this world!!!!!!!…read more Love a good mom and pop restaurant. My partner and I ordered a few appetizers and a salad. Holy cow it was all delicious! The meat is seasoned perfectly, no matter what you order. In this case, we ordered the queso fundido, the Philly egg rolls, the steak quesadillas, and the house salad. The guacamole was absolutely delicious. Hats off to the chef. The service is top notch. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. It was a slow night because of the rain, but later on, a few other couples came in as well. As I stated before, it's a little mom and pop restaurant with maybe 10 tables but they have a fully stocked bar. Please check this place out. It will not disappoint you!

This is a dog friendly Mexican restaurant in Norwalk great menu friendly service…read more Very attentive staff beautiful Thursday night after 12 hours of driving

I have been a fan of The Spread, both at their old location, as well as the new one. The new…read morelocation is much larger and I would say more trendy and family friendly, as it has both indoor and outdoor seating's. The place shares a common areas with a few other restaurants with a nice little fountain in the center. I have much preferred the outdoor seating as it has a nice view. On my last visit I ordered the "Small Plates Brussels Sprouts "Grilled Corn Off the Cob" as an appetizer, which was very fresh! For the main dish I tried the "Veal Ricotta Gnocchi " which was very filling and extremely well done. You may want to come in a larger group to really enjoy the vibe. I just wish the brought back the Dancing they used to have at the older location.

Amazing brunch. Food was very tasty. Staff was amazing and very courteous. Service was awesome…read moreand the ambiance was relaxin. Highly recommend eating here.

I got the nachos and marg pitcher for happy hour with a friend. $27.50 for both! It was delicious…read moreand the staff were all wonderful. I definitely will be coming back!

All around it was an okay experience at Dry Dock. My friend had been here before but said that this…read moretime was not as good as previous. The waitstaff was not very attentive or helpful and ended up arguing with another table over the food order. Additionally, the prices were a little too high for mostly basic bar food. I expect high prices in this area but paying $20 for a burger and fries when the bun is thick and dry does not make me want to come back. Overall just nothing special about this place - but they do have tvs with sports on if that's what you're looking for.