My friend and I decided to do happy hour at The Americano for the first time. We were kindly…read moregreeted and although there were not anymore seats at the bar (where happy hour takes place), the manager was so kind enough to still honor us with the happy hour selection from a table instead. By the time we were ready to start ordering, a few seats opened up and our sweet waiter took care of cleaning the area first before we switched over to the bar. The overall ambiance of this restaurant was family friendly with a holiday feel. We ordered cocktails, which were delicious! Our appetizers (sticky wings = 10/10, omg the sauce!; shrimp bao buns, and some meatballs) kept us more than full enough that we decided to hold off on ordering anything else for the evening. Before we left, our original waiter asked how everything was and some of the exciting things that take place at this restaurant. I'm very big on customer service and I really appreciated how attentive, accommodating, and genuine everyone was throughout the night, even with there being so much people there. I will definitely come back again!

Originally excited by the addition of the Americano to Stamford's downtown scene and aesthetically…read moreloved the place too - but that's about all after my visit. Got there early ahead of our reservation to get drinks at the bar. I ordered a dirty vodka martini and my husband got a gin martini. They got the order wrong and gave us both dirty martinis. I was briefly excited by them asking if I wanted blue cheese olives but even those were dry since you can see them on the bar pre-skewered, sitting in a container, not in brine. We finished our drinks and then moved to a table. We were not given water when seated. Placed an order for another round of drinks then (smartly) made the decision to order a mix of apps first before our entrees. Placed an order for another round of drinks, got the gnocchi, dumplings & wings. Food hit our table before our drinks arrived and we had to ask for water. Now onto the actual food - sadly, nothing good to say about it: - Sticky Gochujang Wings: well fried wing but WAY too much vinegar in the sauce not at all a Gochujang flavor - Sweet Chili Dumplings: Panda Express sauce a cloyingly sweet. Would expect more from a place like this. Also the filling of the dumpling tasted like it had curry seasoning? Curry + sweet chili are not flavors that mix - at least not in this dish. - Gnocchi: The sauce was broken/so grainy and gritty and the gnocchi itself SO DENSE. After this bad show, it was a no-brainer that we were gonna take our night and appetites elsewhere. So disappointing. Feels like they have a lot of service issues. Staff felt new even though they've been open for a year or so now. Unless some big changes happen, I have no interest in coming back.

We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience -- friendly staff, fast service, and portions…read morethat definitely don't leave you hungry. The Crock of Chili came out piping hot with melted cheddar, jalapeño, sour cream, and tortilla chips, rich and hearty from the first spoonful. The Breaded Popcorn Shrimp was crisp and well‑seasoned with a wasabi dipping sauce that added just the right kick. We ordered the Peremech Sandwich twice -- Tut's spiced ground beef wrapped in pastry with bouillon, sour cream, soy sauce, and sautéed onion -- unique, savory, and surprisingly filling. The soft‑shell crab sandwich was the standout, fresh and cooked perfectly. Overall, great staff, very good service, and large portions make Rory's a dependable spot for a solid lunch.

This is a fun cozy Irish pub in Darien. The regulars are great. The bartenders and wait staff are…read morefun and attentive. The food is amazing. Prices aren't bad at all. Stop in if you're in the area.

Would give it a 2.5. The food is fine. It's never great, and I've never been wowed. The shrimp…read moremaren is good as well as the chicken sandwich but, still not worth going back for. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. Classic white tablecloth restaurant with a decent amount of seating.

This is where everyone in Stamford should eat! Great menu…read moreincluding specials - service par excellence! Manny is a wonderful chef. Comfortable interior with quiet ambiance. We will be back!!

We love Brennans Great feeling of belonging kinda like a CT "Cheers". Love the steak sandwich…read more During Covid social distancing is followed Parking is tough but worth driving around till you find a spot. Outdoor patio is fun too

Are you Sure? Girl trip! 1st stop!…read more They didnt open until noon on the day we went. So we had to wait 1hr 30mins ish. There was a event which is great but everyone seem preoccupied for the event. Perhaps they should have closed for the event. The patio was closed for event. This made us very sad...wish we could have just taken a pic. -French onion soup- was way too salty -Cali burger- small but delish. I think they use gauc and not just plain avocado. But it was excellent. -Steak sandwich...dry and flavorless and didnt look like what jungkook and jimin ate on the show. -Fries- wasnt hot and was mid. I feel like none of the food was hot though. Maybe just the soup. We could have stopped by again on our way to NYC but ...we didnt. There was a friendly doodle that was the highlight of this visit. Was so cute. Oh and prayers to Jen and her family

Being from the area I'm shocked I never seen or heard of this place…read more The physical bar area is very pretty with a nice warm chimney to sit by. The staff was great- very friendly, especially Juan the bartender! They had a great array of food to choose from and what I enjoyed most is that they have cauliflower pizza that they make in house and didn't yeast! This was great for someone like me who has a yeast allergy. I would like to come back give more of the other menu options a try. They have great happy hour deals and they also have live music on Saturdays, always a plus!

Service is the main issue. Food was okay, average at best but service was unacceptable.read more

Updating my review since the new menu change. Came for brunch today and had such a great time. The…read morebuttermilk pancakes are top tier!! Definitely get this if you're in the mood for a sweet treat. They're also very filling -- only got through 1.5 pancakes. The chicken sando was also pleasantly surprising! We enjoyed everything about this brunch!

I came here with my friend for lunch. We got seated and sat there for 20 mins. My friend and I were…read moretalking about leaving until I got up and went to someone to tell them we had been waiting for 20 mins and no one came to our table. Turns out a girl I thought was part of another table to my right with some guys was actually our waitress! Plus it was hard to really know who the staff were. Really horrible service to begin with. Regardless of the service, the food was super delicious. My friend and I both shared dry rubbed chicken wings tossed in sweet buffalo sauce - amazing. We also got craft burgers and fries which were cooked to perfection. I ate everything and ate so fast I forgot to take photos of the food. Honestly, the food and the ambiance is the only reason why I'm giving 4 stars.

My husband and I recently hosted our baby shower for our first baby at Flinder's last weekend…read more(3/21/26), and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. We hosted roughly 55 people and utilized the entire restaurant for our private event (restaurant buyout). From the onset, Ross and Eric (Mgr. + Assistant Mgr.) were incredibly friendly, responsive to all my questions via email, and agreed to meet not once, but TWICE in-person to ensure all details were accounted for, and that our requests would be accommodated. The event ran smoothly because of their professionalism and attention to detail. During the event, the kitchen, bar, and wait staff were incredibly attentive, kind, friendly, and honestly felt like part of the party the entire time. Our family and friends raved about the entire experience, including the service, the food, and the configuration of the space. We left smiling from ear-to-ear, and are incredibly grateful to everyone at Flinder's for helping to make our baby shower a great success!

Made a reservation not knowing anything about this establishment for Mother's Day. The food…read moreexceeded my expecations . We tried the Kangaroo (my first time) and it was grilled to perfection. The Wagyu Tartare was was one on the best I've had. The waffles were reminiscent of ones in Belgium and the dessert especially the rhubarb special was excellent. The restaurant itself was bright and not too loud. The service was top notch attentive. Shout out to Sean!

The pork chops were done well ...moist. the clams casino was very flavorful. The service was…read moregreat. Very friendly and informative. The ambiance was warm and friendly.

Delicious, consistent and incredibly reasonably priced. Mondays is take-out only when you can…read morereally get a great deal - a slightly smaller menu but even more reasonably priced. But their full menu is even better! The Brussels sprout appetizer, the chicken scarp and the pork chop with peppers & potatoes are my favorite, not to mention the portions are huge. Corey and Kim go out of their way to make you feel welcomed.

My sister and I frequent this restaurant whenever we're craving a delicious, filing burger. This…read moreplace never disappoints! The casual atmosphere always makes us feel super comfortable whenever we're having a lazy day but crave a satisfying burger! All of the servers are also very attentive, with our food being ready fairly quickly. I definitely recommend trying this burger joint out whenever you are out and about in the local area.

A friend and I went here for dinner because we haven't eaten here in years. Ambience is simple but…read morenice, waitstaff is friendly and the food is just as excellent as it's always been. I started out with a veggie burger. I always get this burger with a side of avocado cream sauce because it's a game changer. This sauce tases amazing with the veggie patty. Randomly, they have a Japanese side dish of pickled vegetables (tsukemono) and they have a sharp, gingery flavor that I love. I also got their BLT Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which was equally delicious, although they could've put a little more ranch on it. I paired that with their onion rings which were crispy and satisfying. I dipped them in my leftover avocado sauce as well. This restaurant has been a staple of the community for a long time by consistently using high quality ingredients to make incredible food. It's good to know that they haven't changed after all this time. You'll love it here.

Was here to meet my daughter for Sunday brunch @ 11 am. The restaurant was about 25% occupied and…read morethe bar was empty. Once we were seated the waiter arrived asking about drinks which we declined in favor of bottled water, i ordered coffee as well and was offered 1 whole cup. Nobody came around for refill the rest of the meal We each ordered an appetizer and a main, both of our mains featuring 2sunny side up. 15 -20 minutes later BOTH entrees and my appetizer arrive WTF? After that our server just seemed to disappear. My daughter had hangar steak & eggs. I had the pork carnitas and eggs. Both our order's eggs were ordered sunny side up. Typically it's the yolks that are runny but both of our orders had runny whites as well. All this time we waited on the other appetizer to arrive. For a place that was not very busy the service was galactically awful. The food was passable but not great. The banana bread appetizer arrived as the busboy came to take our entree dishes. And that was after 2 reminders to our waiter (both appetizers were taken to go). Whoever is running this place (nobody game by asking how our meal was) should be embarrassed. When i spoke with our waiter about the abysmal service he passed it off on the busboy! There is no sense of teamwork nor pride in doing a good job. Sad.

I've been to The Wheel a number of times - Generally, it is very good in terms of both service and…read morefood. It's a spacious, beautiful restaurant and on nice days during the warmer months, you can sit on their outdoor patio on the canal. The 48-hour braised short rib over polenta is my absolute favorite dish; tender and flavorful. I also recommend the Hiroshi Roll, Salmon Crispy Rice if you're into sushi. Next time, I'd like to try the tallow fried rice!