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.

Hands down my favorite spot in CT! They are almost always open. I go here all the time and I want…read moreto thank the owner for sharing their culture and the food. God bless the chefs and all the staff too. Yall are the best I stamp!

Came here with a friend for lunch. It's a buffet type of set up. You fill a plate with salads,…read morerice, beans, plantains or whatever and then (if you choose) go to the carving station for a choice of wings, breast, sausage, and/or picanha. The dish is weighed and you pay. Staff was helpful. Food was tasty, meats juicy. Place looks clean and it has a dining room and then a huge bar and billiards tables in the back. Small parking lot so you might have to park on the street.

First visit and very impressed. This is a cafeteria-style Brazilian spot with a solid churrascaria…read morecounter up front. I went through the salad and hot side bar and tried a little of everything--black beans and plantains were especially good. Before checking out, I stopped at the grill for sausage, picanha, and brisket. The meat was perfect: well seasoned, tender, and clearly the highlight. Portions were generous, and the whole meal (including a tall passion fruit juice) came out to about $25, which felt like excellent value. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is casual and functional rather than fancy. Pro tip: pay attention to timing--when Mass lets out nearby, it fills up fast. Highly recommend, especially for meat lovers. Come hungry. I'd absolutely return.

A very quiet place, the food was good although the rice with vegetables was a little hard maybe it…read morehad been hot for a long time. The meat was very good. The attention in the place is regular, they are not very helpful (except for the gentleman who cuts the meat) and what disappointed me a lot about the place is that there is a lot of mosco and it is really annoying to eat in such an environment, just like seeing the cashier killing them. Un lugar muy tranquilo, la comida estaba buena aunque el arroz con verduras estaba un poco duro tal vez llevaba mucho tiempo en calor. La carne estaba muy buen término. La atención en el lugar es regular, no son muy serviciales (excepto el señor que corta la carne) y lo que me decepcionó mucho del lugar es que hay mucho mosco y es realmente fastidioso comer en un ambiente así, al igual que ver la cajera matándolos.

Very impressed with the food at this restaurant. My 3 kids and I enjoyed a great lunch here. I…read morehad the Brazilian steak and cheese. It was very good and the Portuguese roll added a nice difference compared to the typical "grinder" this would be served on at other restaurants. One of my kids had the Brazilian fried rice and really enjoyed that. My second child had the Carbonara which was excellent (I tried it as well). My third child had the crispy chicken sandwich and really enjoyed that. Service was quick and friendly. If I am ever in the area, I would certainly dine here again.

Food was good Service was nice and the Ambiance was okay. I had a good time sitting alone. Relaxed…read moreuntil loud beautiful people came in. It was fine. Best TB

Divey gem serving up authentic Mexican food with all the classic taco options like buche, cabeza,…read morelengua, and tripa. Service was friendly and the ambiance was that of a brick and mortar taco shop in Mexico City. I had the tacos de tripa, which were crispy and tasty (though a bit dry), and a delicious Torta de al pastor. Their salsa verde and roja were perfect complements, and the condiment bar with fresh pico, pickled jalapeños, and radishes was a standout. Prices are on par with Manhattan, and while they forgot my grilled spring onion, the overall experience was excellent.

Stopped in for a quick lunch bite while passing through town. Luckily found parking outside the…read morestore. Quick service but I didn't get a grilled scallion which was pretty disappointing. No frills and authentic taco experience. Will stop in for lunch every time I'm passing through town

What an amazing experience and I definitely have to come back. It's not a huge place but the…read moreatmosphere and scenery is amazing. The bar area is nice and the seating area isn't the biggest but it gives a more intimate experience. I had the street corn to start and although I'm a fan of on the cob it was still just as good off and the chips to dip with were so good too. Then I got the barria tacos with queso. I tell you those were the best barria tacos I've ever had. I'm not really a dessert guy but the service was so great that I was convinced into getting the tres leches and it did not disappoint. This was overall a great experience and I can't wait to come back again for "Taco Tuesday"!!!

I went here this weekend right when it opened. It wasn't very busy . We were able to speak with…read morethe bartender and other staff are very polite and friendly. I ordered the horchata and birria rolls. Thr horchata came in a mason jar mug, not the biggest and was pretty good. The birria rolls were good too. My boyfriend had a burrito which was massive. My mom had a mojito pictured. The decor is phenomenal. They just moved to this location a few months ago. The bathroom is elegant. There are photo op opportunities. I found the prices too be to high for the food, but I guess you are paying for the ambiance.

The Hours They Put Are Not The Hours They Are Open. I Placed An Order An Hour & A Half Earlier Than…read moreThey Close. Cancelled. I Called To See Why It Was Cancelled, No Answer. They Actually Turned Off The Phone Because I Called Twice! Why Be Open If You're Not Really Open? The Food Good, Customer Service? BAD. But To Each Their Own. Its Like "Catch Them If You Can".

Overall Good food. That day I really was just looking for some Mac & Cheese and I found exactly…read morewhat I wanted @ Trap Chicken. Since I was there i decided to try the chicken as well. The food was very good everything was seasoned well. The only slight issue is that they use styrofoam containers so when you order to go, so the chicken becomes less crispy than it would have been dining in, but it was still good. I ordered my trifecta of soul food sides... greens candy yams and (Trap) Mac & Cheese... No Complaints... Customer service was right and prices were right, so I would definitely go back

Really not clean , really loud. You have to shovel the snow out the ground after it falls. There's…read moreonly street parking and way too many cars on the road. I can't drive to get to school and work in the morning.

I haven't been so impressed by a restaurant for a long time! We went in on a whim looking for…read moreBrazilian/Portugese in Bridgeport and was immediately greeted by a friendly server. The a la carte menu is in Portugese and it looks like most patrons eating there do speak the language so it's probably authentic? The buffet had an assortment of delicacies and you can pick and choose whatever you want (priced per plate, not totally sure the full pricing structure but the small to go box was $10 and I think the medium was $14?), so we got to try some tasty pork bean stew with bacon & tripe, ribs, etc. Regret not trying the chicken dishes too as they look great. Staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful when we asked what was in each dish. Would most definitely come back again!

The Blind Rhino has to be one of my favorite spots for wings! It's the perfect sports bar with an…read moreinsane amount of TVs, a great craft beer and cider selection, and good food. I always order the spicy buffalo wings, but there are truly so many flavor options to choose from. The hot honey wings are also delicious. They charge for a side of extra sauce though, which I find a little ridiculous. Their fries are the perfect mix of crispy and flavorful. My boyfriend ordered the buffalo chicken wrap but got it with a different sauce instead. He enjoyed it! While this is a great spot, the parking is horrible. There's very limited spots and all the parking lots nearby have towing signs. It's a huge risk, especially because i've seen people get towed on multiple occasions. It also gets really loud so it's tough to have a conversation - and if there's a football game on, forget it, you'll never hear one another.

Food wasn't as good as the ratings on social media the wings were not tender off the bone . I had a…read morechicken quesadilla and I never had anything so bad there wasn't any chicken in it and very little cheese . This place too my experience wasn't good maybe it was a bad night . The waitress wasn't very friendly . We came from out of town . Never again

My teenage daughter put me on to this spot when she asked me stop by in the morning for some cheese…read moreempanadas, before I dropped her off to school. She is a very selective eater so I had to try some myself. I usually don't go for empanadas with cheese, I'll say that's the best I've ever had. The crust had a nice crisp, the white cheese tasted fresh. Overall it was delicious. Today I stopped by with my man later in the day. There were no empanadas ready, we tried chicken, steak stew, black rice, yellow rice, yuca, and plátano maduro (sweet plantains). I was so hungry I didn't want to take photos. It was tasty. I have no complaints. I'm planning to come back before work to grab some more empanadas, I highly recommend you try!

My girlfriend recommended i come here and try the empanada. But they didn't have ny from what we…read moresaw at the time. But the food looked really good and smelled great. I asked for a combo plate of food but perhaps it was misunderstood. Instead i got separate orders of what I wanted in the one combo plate. But no biggie maybe that's how they serve it. We had enough food for the next day. We ordered two different kinds of rice with one order of stewed steak and a piece of baked chicken. We also got some yuca with onions and sweet plantains. I enjoyed the stewed steak the most. Very flavorful. On my next visit I'll try the empanadas if they are available. I hear they are really good!