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    Old Post Tavern

    3.5 (178 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Brie Crostini salad
    Denise A.

    My friend and I wanted to eat a nice leisurely lunch outside on a gorgeous day before heading to a late afternoon movie next door. Although we arrived just shy of the 12pm opening, they welcomed us to sit and order drinks. The outside dining area is lovely with lots of flowers and plants, and a relaxed atmosphere. Our waitress brought water and took our drink order right away. We were in no rush to order which I think may have aggravated our server as she seemed annoyed, grimacing, and then aloof for the remainder of our visit, which definitely put a damper on our experience. My friend chose the wedge salad with steak and I decided on the Brie Croquette salad. I am not usually a fan of fruit in my salad, but the apples and strawberries melded perfectly with the arugula and candied almonds. The dressing was light and flavorful and the Brie croquette was a creamy and crunchy delight. I also enjoyed the crostini with fig jam. The wedge salad with added streak was tasty and both salads were good portions. The dessert menu looked great and we would love to try next time. The bathroom was immaculately clean. On street parking only.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Caroline B.

    I love OPT for happy hour or a casual dinner/lunch. I love their house salad with steak. great spot for drinks with friends and a fun atmosphere.

    Tuna Tartar
    Salvatore S.

    Had a great night with family and it was nothing less than fabulous! Sat outside and it was beautiful. They have heaters, in case it is cool. The food, excellent! Clams on the half shell, juicy, fresh. Had zuppa di pesce and it was amazing! Even had scallops and a nice piece of salmon! Others had the mussels, spaghetti with clams, shrimp and tuna tar tar. Everyone's food looked good and all said it was great. Service was friendly, helpful and the drinks were good too. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Andres A.

    We have always dined in the downtown Fairfield area and have seen this place but for some strange reason we just never dined at this restaurant. Definitely glad we decided to give them a shot. The restaurant is very nice with windows everywhere. For starters we had the oyster special. We always enjoy having oysters. These were a bit small in size, but they were good. For dinner I had the scallops served with veggies and my girlfriend had the beet salad. Both of our meals were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the veggies were excellent. Sometimes when you order veggies they are very bland and simple but these were cooked with plenty of flavor. The beet salad was plentiful and very good. We enjoyed our dinner and will definitely not overlook this place again.

    Fresh Oysters
    Antonio S.

    Really enjoyed our family night out at the @old in Fairfield. The food was very good. We started with the fresh oysters , French Onion Soup and Nachos. Highlight of dinner was the Seafood Paella; good portion of seafood and meats with a nice little spice to it. Kids enjoyed their dinner as well. The crème brûlée and apple tart desserts were delicious. Although they were very busy last night, the food came out in a timely manner. The service was fantastic! Without a reservation, the hostess accommodated us as quickly as possible with a table of 4 outside on the patio. With the heaters, it was very comfortable sitting outside. Our waiter was excellent, was attentive and served everything in a timely manner. Very well done. With so many more delicious options on the menu and the great service we experienced.... We will certainly be back. Highly recommend stopping by for a bite. Buon Appetito! #vinoandeatswithantonio

    Chalisa O.

    Happy hour everyday at the bar from 3-6pm: 2 for 1 drinks (per person) and great bar menu.

    Lauren O.

    We had a private party with about 15 upstairs, very nice up there and we had our own bartender too! The drinks here were very good, I had the espresso martini and tried a berry cosmo. We had a variety of apps like steak tips, buff cauliflower and calamari. The steak tips and calamari were tasty. The major miss was the French onion soup, it had so much bread and cheese that it actually had little to no broth. It almost tasted like I was eating mashed potatoes in a soup bowl. For dinner I got the strip steak, it was well cooked and had good flavor. It came with mashed potatoes but should have also come with a veggie side. For dessert I got creme brûlée, it was very good.. mine was very good. Others in our party had them come in a soup bowl though! Weird! We really liked our server/bartender.

    Popcorn Shrimp
    Dan H.

    This past Friday, I went to the Indiana Jones premiere with my girlfriend Elizabeth and her parents. Prior to the viewing, we went to grab dinner at Old Post Tavern. We started off the dinner with the popcorn shrimp and the soft pretzels. Both of these small plates were delicious. I highly recommend the popcorn shrimp. Elizabeth and her parents got cocktails that they thoroughly enjoyed. After they finished their cocktails, her parents got wine with dinner. For my main course I got a half order of the lobster ravioli. I found it to be the perfect size for my dinner, and it was a savory dish. Overall, this restaurant had great atmosphere, service, and food. What more can you really ask from a restaurant? God Bless America and God Bless Food!

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    Was quite busy on the Saturday night we went! The food was ok. Service was pretty good.

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    Love the chicken wings and guacamole! Great presentation! Staff is friendly but tend to rush you.

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    Love this place - great prices, great outdoor dining, nice menu. Most dishes are very good.

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    We went for dinner before a show at the SHCU theater, we got there around 5:30 and were quickly…read moreseated since we had a reservation for a party of 6. The menu is some what tied into the Puglia region, which is the heel of the boot. I could tell the italian dialect from the owner when he was speaking to one of the staff, it immediately gave me a good feeling that this restaurant would be really good. The appetizers we had were all really good, we had the fried calamari, the grilled Octopusss, the fried zucchini flowers and thd hummus special. Sorry no pics of these. We had a couple of the Orrechiette Barese, Chicken parmigiana, a pasta special of fettuccine with shrimp in a cream and pesto sauce, another pasta with cavatelli, shrimp and cream and pesto sauce, really couldn't see the pesto, probably could have used a little more or maybe a little finishing with the pesto on top. Service was good and the owner came around to introduce himself and we got a complimentary round of their homemade creama di limencello to finish off the experience. Wr wouldn't hesitate to go again the next time we are in town to see a show.

    Excellent conscientious service, relaxed yet fine atmosphere, and delicious carefully caringly…read moreprepared food make Gabagool something to tawlk about. Lots of gluten-free choices, and very accommodating. The light, crispy gluten free sticks of mutz (Beaded and Fried Mozzarella Sticks served with Marinara Sauce ) were the best I've ever had. Although I took half of the generous portion of orecchiette alla barese (Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Oil Sauce ) home. They wound up being eaten for a late night desert. I guess it makes sense to pair fine food with fine wines.

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    4.3(30 reviews)
    0.0 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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