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    Lilac House Restaurant

    3.2 (123 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Max A.

    In the past few months the food from lilac has lost its luster. Please note We always order delivery and have never dined in. On two occasions my wife soup was actually as if it was spoiled. The taste was rancid. Another incident the chicken in my order was rotten. Needless to say we called and complained with no resolution. Last night 9/15, I took my wife out to dinner and the kids insisted we order from Lilac house. They asked me for the last four of the Cc when I placed the order, which I did not know this but apparently they are storing credit card information without my authorization. I was asked if tip for the driver should go on the card. I throw a driver a courtesy $5 typically and told them no its cash and left a $5 bill on the counter. Not shocking my kids didnt give the $5 to the driver, what is shocking is I got a call from Lilac asking if I tipped the driver and berating me for not tipping. So with the food quality at an all time low even by connecticut standards and being yelled at because a driver didnt get his $5 we will never order from lilac again and recommend you dont either.

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    3 months ago

    Great food and service but I would recommend takeout. It's not the best atmosphere to sit in. It's okay not cozy or pretty.

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    1 year ago

    Food is a 10. Oh freakin yum. Never an issue with mistakes or lack of service. Highly recommend. Never had a bad experience yet.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food, always on schedule, great staff to assist. My choice when in the mood for Chinese food.

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    One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Great portions of food well prepared and flavorful.

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    4 years ago

    I've ordered twice now and am very happy! Delicious food - Chinese, Thai, Japanese. Our go-to Asian take out place!

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    3 years ago

    The food is a disaster. I don't know if they changed owner or what, this is not Chinese cuisine.

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    3 years ago

    I love the Buffalo styled sautéed chicken here! My go to for Chinese take out and sushi in Fairfield.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent. My husband had sushi and I had Thai. Both very fresh and tasty. Would definitely return.

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    5 years ago

    Good food. English speakers take phone orders. Have had bad delivery experience (missing items) so I pick up or eat in.

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    Love the bok choy with garlic. And the Singapore noodles. Food is ready for pickup when it's supposed to be.

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    Ask the Community - Lilac House Restaurant

    Do you offer gluten free options?

    yes, they have a gluten free soy sauce that can be used as a substitute for some different dishes (chicken and broccoli, etc)

    Does this place cook with peanut oil?

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    Ryebird

    4.3(30 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    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?

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    Ryebird - Fresh made pot pies.

    Fresh made pot pies.

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    29 Markle Ct

    4.6(123 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    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.

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    29 Markle Ct
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    The Sinclair

    3.8(344 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    The Friday evening vibe was exactly the way to end a hectic work week…read more The service was good, very pleasant and efficient. The food was comforting! The buffalo cauliflower was delicious! Surprising as I didn't expect cauliflower could taste so good. The jambalaya was also really good. The chicken taquitos and chicken dumplings were ok. The cocktails were excellent, especially the pear martini. Parking is easy and very convenient.

    The service the options, the customization! On a cold snowy night in January, this place was packed…read moreand jumping. Nice vibes, music pumping, drinks flowing...Chris our server was PHENOMENAL! She was a huge part of our magical experience. I started off with the buffalo cauliflower. I will preface this by saying I'm not a big Buffalo flavor person, but I'm a vegetarian and didn't feel like getting my usual vegetarian app - brussel sprouts. I wanted to expand my palate that evening and surprisingly I actually really liked it. The amount of blue cheese was perfect for me (despite the reviews) as it would have made it too salty and greasy. Next was my entree: Modified Kettle Cooked Zoodles. As a vegetarian, I never have the highest expectations but I was blown away! Chris our server was so sweet to have this customized for me. We took the idea of hubby's Branzino sauce and added more veggies to the Kettle cooked Zoodle dish. It was so yummy! Hubby's Branzino: fish was well cooked, elegant flavors from the Puttanesca sauce with spinach and mashed potatoes were excellent! Faux-ito: I got two, the first was the classic, the second was a mix of strawberry and pineapple. Both delicious mocktails! The Forbidden Pear: hubby got this one. very balanced, not sticky sweet. I can't believe this gem is just sitting here in Fairfield. Not too far off from a night in the city. We will definitely be back!

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    The Sinclair - Inside bar area

    Inside bar area

    The Sinclair - White wine Mariniere Mussels

    White wine Mariniere Mussels

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    LC Chen's

    LC Chen's

    3.4(125 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    Been a while since my friend and I ate here, so we decided to get dinner. This place makes some of…read morethe most consistently good Asian food in the area. They do a little bit of everything but manage to do it all excellently. Friendly staff and a nice amount of seating for small and big gatherings. Their General Tso's tofu was very well done. Great sauce and quality tofu. There aren't many vegetables, but the generous portion of tofu more than makes up for it. The curry veggie wontons are a must try for Indian food lovers; crispy with expertly spiced curry veggies inside, along with dipping sauce that is a perfect complement. The steamed veggie dumplings are not the generic ones most places give you, they are made in house and very tasty, especially with the fantastic dipping sauce that comes with it. The place never seems that crowded, but they've been there forever because their food is always satisfying. If you're into Asian cuisine, you need to give this place a try.

    I am still sticker shocked after tonight's visit to this well-established restaurant. The food was…read morethe usual yummy dinner, but the price was outrageous! I dine out often and had not previously felt such a sharp sting in pricing. I had a quart of wonton soup ($5.95) packed in a typical plastic container. I also had a quart of pork fried rice which came in a smaller sized 'to go' container, typical of 'to go' boxes at this restaurant. The rice was $11.95 and when I questioned it, I was told costs have gone up which is not the answer I was expecting! This is just to advise patrons in advance in the event their budget is as tight as that of many in Fairfield County.

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    LC Chen's - Golden crispy, chicken fingers, and sweet-and-sour sauce on the side

    Golden crispy, chicken fingers, and sweet-and-sour sauce on the side

    LC Chen's - Fragrant red curry noodle soup with shrimp

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    Fragrant red curry noodle soup with shrimp

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