How do you make great food stand out? Do it classic and then deliver some of the kindest service ever. I crawled in late and the young lady behind the bar was super nice at nearly 10 pm. Tarah I believe? She did mention that kitchen was near to closing down but guided me across the menu and made some helpful suggestions. This was my experience at least. And an experience that deserves these few minutes of my free time. EI did not expect much; truth be told. Fairfield county train ride as it were. But oh my GOSH even late in the evening the staff delivered. Probably the best bar in town I am fairly sure I was among their last guests but at no point did they rush me. The bartenders were patient and friendly and the food was both delicious and plentiful Love great people and old Post has them on tap :) especially a young lady who's name I did not catch. Kind of very cute and super kind read more

Had a lovely night here sitting outside with family. Great ambiance. Service was excellent. Menu was extensive. Had clams on the half shell, great! Also had the seared scallops.. delish! I would recommend this restaurant, for sure! read more

If only we had known that an Archie Moore's was nearby, we could have been spared a poor meal. Yes, they were busy and the staff seemed overwhelmed. Several appeared to be new or poorly trained. Only at the very end of our meal did we interact with an experienced professional wait person. We could have put up with that if the food was good. It wasn't. The clam chowder had almost not taste of clams. My friend said that "Snow's canned chowder was better." She was also delivered steamed clams when she had ordered steamed mussels. it was switched but it took a while. I had nachos -- what a disappointment. It was mainly cheese. No salsa, a little guacamole and few greens on top. The "steak" was tiny cubes of dry, overcooked meat. For the $10 extra for the steak - I had barely half a cup of these almost inedible cubes. The nachos promised tomatoes -- the few I saw were diced like the pre-cut tomatoes from the supermarket. All in all not a good experience. read more

Had a lovely dinner this evening. Service was just.perfect. One server Kim looked to be serving the entire restaurant including those dining in the bar as well as the brave couple eating outside under the heater, along with a runner and busser. Kim's demeanor was so pleasant as were all the other staff working tonight which just made our now rare dinner out so enjoyable. The food was delicious. Excellent onion soup. My strip special was cooked perfectly and was melt-in-your mouth tender. Scallops and mussels were cooked perfectly too. Laid back atmosphere made you feel at home. Just really nice. Thank you. read more

Great service, amazing food. You have to get the Buffalo cauliflower as an appetizer. One of my favorites that I keep coming back for!

I other night we, three of us, went for dinner I ordered a hamburg med rare . The burger came very well done with no flavor . It was thick but small with no flavor and dry . I was very disappointed .The night before I went to the Martel and ordered a burger and it was delicious , very moist . I won't be going to the Old Post in the near future . read more

Oh boy The first time I went here was june 2020. For context I am vegan so I ordered the veggie burger (which is no longer available) it was pretty good and they served it on multigrain toast. I was very satisfied. The only thing I thought was weird was when I asked my server if the veggie burger was vegan prior to ordering, she said something along the lines of "we can't say that it is" but she then told me they used Dr. Praegers so after searching the web I knew I could eat that. I then returned here in October and the veggie burger was still on the menu. I was glad to see it and I ordered that with vegetables as a side. When the veggie burger came I instantly noticed it was a different brand and just looked very odd. I wasn't even sure if it was vegan so I didn't eat it. Luckily they noticed and took it off the bill. Today I returned with my family and we had a much bigger party this time. The food still came out pretty quick which is always nice. However there was no veggie burger which was disappointing for me and my vegetarian sister. When my mom booked the reservation she asked if they would have a vegan option and they assured us we can veganize practically anything on the menu with a simple swap. This time I ordered the garden salad and asked if they could make me pasta with just marinara and vegetables with absolutely no cheese or any dairy. The server repeated back "no cheese" as she took down my order. When my salad came out it was extremely covered with dressing (I guess I should have asked for it on the side) and there was a pile of onion slices on top. I couldn't find any tomato or cucumbers so I asked for them to bring some out since it states the salad has it on their menu. As they were getting the tomato and cucumbers I tossed around the salad and found a single slice of tomato and cucumber at the bottom. All the tomato's and cucumbers for the salad were cut as if they were for a hamburger. Meaning I had to slice them down smaller myself. This was very odd as the nachos other people at my table ordered had plenty of diced tomatoes... My pasta came and bam. Cheese all on top :| of course. I told the server and she seemed pissed off as if it were my fault or as if I didn't make it clear enough that I can't consume dairy. She took it back and came back with what I ordered. Who knows if they just scraped it off or if they actually did the right thing and prepared a new dish. I wouldn't say this place is vegan friendly. There are many other places in Fairfield with vegan options that I think people should go to if that is what you are looking for. However I had no say in coming here all three times considering I am not the one who made these plans but I just wish they were a little more accommodating! Especially because when searching on Yelp I see they have "vegan options" listed. My sister enjoyed their sangria though. read more

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My daughter's bridal shower was held in April 2022 in Old Post Tavern's private room. It was a beautiful shower. Food was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful, and Megan was great to work with. read more

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First time trying Old Post Tavern, celebrating a birthday. The service was amazing, always checking in with nice smiles and if we would like anything else. The atmosphere of the dining room is comfortable and inviting and most of all the food is amazing. Risotto is spectacular and calamari is worth the try! read more

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A pleasant surprise! Went in expecting good to average pub fare: a burger and a beer, maybe a sandwich. Well, someone in the kitchen is operating with flair and love for food. Our group ordered from all over the menu; appetizer, small plates, salad, main dish - everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. Looking forward to going back because there are several menu items we plan to try. Cozy indoors, outdoor seating, staff is attentive and professional. Happy to have another go-to place in Fairfield! read more

Always a fan of Old Post Tavern. Phenomenal service and food. My usual go to is the pasta primavera, but last night for Valentine's I got the chateaubriand for two. They also gave us complimentary chocolate covered strawberries at the end. Truly a classy place. read more

Good food selection. Great prices. Nice outdoor patio. Friendly staff. Fun casual place to go.

Great for drinks, lunch, or dinner. Service is always top notch and the food is dynamite. Excellent happy hour specials, to boot. They have an excellent outdoor dining area, which is such a plus right now. read more

Not what it once was. Service is down. An inexperienced & unpolished bar staff. No longer a spot I am enthusiastic about & not really an option my friends and I consider anymore. Shame. read more

Nice ambiance, disappointed that on one occasion I was told the pumpkin ravioli had no cheese only to find out the second time I went to order it, it does. The vegetarian burger is the equivalent of a morningstar frozen burger you get at the grocery store. I'd expect a good vegetarian/vegan burger that is house made at the Old Post Tavern. Staff is friendly but service is sometimes slow. read more

Went here last year in February. The food was pretty good but a bad service can cancel all of that out. The bartender was very rude and rushed us out before their standard closing time. Not sure if he had somewhere to be either as the place was still decently packed. My buddy goes there all the time but told me that after that horrendous experience it would a whole lot less. Another issue is parking. I had park a couple blocks away and walk my way over. read more

It's a good place to sit, inside or outside, and catch up after work. There are enough little tables and nooks for a private conversation, and usually enough friendly people sitting at the bar to meet a new friend. At Happy Hour (3-6pm), some drinks are buy one get one. They charge you for the first one and give a wooden coin for your next drink. You can save these coins for another day or use them immediately. Periodically there are drink specials and new mixes on their big blackboard. Call for their daily specials. Right now, it's half priced wine bottles on Tuesdays and $1 oysters and clams on Wednesdays. The Happy Hour food is well-priced, but hit or miss. The $1 oysters were recommended and tasted fresh. Check the oyster for shell bits before you eat it. I've enjoyed their pulled pork sliders. My dinner companion said his beef slider bun was hard, like it was reheated or stale. If you absolutely can't wait until dinner, it'll do. Dinner options might be better than the Happy Hour food. read more

The hostess, Ava J, makes this place unbearable. Horrible, haughty, and rude attitude. The food is ok but they shuld train their staff. Obnoxiousness never sells, but there was no manager at all on site, so perhaps they just don't care. I'd skip it and eat somewhere that they care about how customers are treated. read more

We were looking for a late night dinner In Fairfield. Came across the Old Post Tavern. It was a hot spot at 9pm. Despite having a full house the service as excellent. I got the clam chowder and Caesar salad and both were delicious. My son got the sliders and said they were overdone. read more

Last evening, I took my husband to OPT for his birthday. We started with an excellent salad of arugula, beets and goat cheese. His entree was paella, an enormous dish which he said was the best he had ever had. It was so big, we took half of it home. I had the filet mignon with Bernaise sauce on the side. Delicious! The service was wonderful. The waitress (I didn't get her name) was delightful. I can't wait until we can return! read more

Tonight's bartenders were amazing John and Rachel. They were personable and made us feel very welcomed. The food was great too the angel hair shrimp. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because since I've been going there I would notice several times when staff would Walk by food scraps, napkins, and such in the middle of the floor. Seems like small stuff but the service industry is about the details. read more

What's going on here? Two bad experiences in a row. Slow, terrible service and sub par food. 45 minutes for a burnt wrap sandwich and nachos. Used to be consistently good all-around. Come on, OPT, you're better than this. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Fairfield, the staff is great and the food is always delicious.

This is Me and my Husbands favorite place to go!!! Right when we got in the Hostess Ava was so polite and helpful to find us a table within a reasonable wait time!! We had the most amazing dishes and the boy waiter was also so awesome!!! This place has the BEST drinks and great food for kids and families!!! read more

My boyfriend and i love it here! Affordable, tasty, and even live music! Definitely a 10/10 restaurant and the staff is great! Our hostess (I believe her name was Ava) helped us get settled right away! read more

Sooo.... I came here YEARS ago and had a bad meal. And never went back, until the other day. And dang, they now have a SERIOUSLY fine burger. Honestly right now it's in my personal running for best burger in Fairfield. My mate enjoyed his pulled pork tacos very much too. The atmosphere was chill and convivial in the bar area where we sat at a high-top and watched some baseball. The server and hostess were cheery, and oh yeah the popcorn shrimp were pretty darn fine too. It's like finding a new restaurant in town right under my nose this whole time! Bravo, OPT. We'll be back soon! read more

Great food good service. Great location. Parking can be a bit of a challenge.. strongly recommend.

OPT is A-OK! I come here rather frequently, as it is the most American, Burger-friendly and REAL place of the 5 or 6 restaurants I routinely frequent in Fairfield... and good LORD, there are LOTS now! OMG Have had most of the dishes on the menu, they are consistently high quality and well prepared, I mean, it ain't TOP CHEF, but it's definitely well made, the chef is culinary school trained and several cuts ABOVE what I normally associate with a Tavern as bar food, or Tavern fodder. So the name is a bit misleading. This is a popular family oriented restaurant with a large bar area attached, so you can have it have it both ways. The Bar and the more formal dining are well-separated, so there isnt a noise problem and the bar menu is similar, but more on the small plate side I was surprised to see that many prices had actually been LOWERED when i just was there, the week after the Halloween Nightmare Snowscape Thingee... I don't recall seeing that... well... EVER... Anyway, its a nice clean place, well decorated and inviting, has live music and a totally full house on Thursday and is becoming a community destination, which is pretty gratifying to see after the previous two ( or is it three?) restaurants in this space were demoralizing and demoralized hell holes. Old Post Tavern is unique in Fairfield in that it EXCEEDS expectations by virtue of its quiet persona and freindly, non EuroTrash waitstaff. read more

Not a fan. Went here with a few of my girls for birthday drinks. Sat at a table next to the bar waiting to order several 10 dollar martinis only to be told we would have to leave if we weren't going to order dinner. Seriously? Will never go there ever ever ever. Keep waiting for the place to turn over again to something better. Tommy's!! I miss you and your super fun open to the street bar and not overly pretentious attitude. Come back. read more

The guy manager or owner is great. Very friendly. The happy hour food is delicious. The chicken buffalo or sloppy joes or pizza are great!! The happy hour prices are ok. A bit expensive. It's $8 for a beer but you get a coin for a free beer to get during happy hour hours. I wish I could just get a single beer for $4. Cute place! If you don't go during happy hour prices are too expensive. You'll pay $8 for a beer on tap read more

Just came for a Saturday happy hour - the best! $1 sliders and two for 1 drinks couldn't be better. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great food and an even better deal. read more

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Took my daughter and her FU friends here for dinner. I had great piece of Tuna. Perfectly prepared rare and very tasty over sautéed spinach. I recommend it when looking in Fairfield. Home made desserts were all great. read more

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I've gone here twice now. I ordered a burger both times and it was really good! Normally I can never finish a burger on my own but both times I ate the whole thing because it was that good! Service was a bit slow but it's possible because of the rush. Ambiance was nice with a cute little outdoor patio to sit at. Overall a good experience both times, I will definitely go back again! read more

A group of friends gathered here for a midweek dinner. It was my first visit and I'll be back. Food was wonderful. We ordered seafood appetizer to share and I had NY Strip steak. It was cooked as ordered and very good. Waitstaff was very personable and friendly. Attentive when we wanted, and willing to give us some space. We spent well over an hour and felt welcome. I couldn't finish my steak and was amazed when I got home to see they packaged it so nicely, including steak, some extra fries and one of the edible flowers for garnish, even in my takeout box. Nice touches like these show they care. read more

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Perched next to the Community Theater in Fairfield is the charming colonial public house whose unassuming moniker with the word "tavern" in it shouldn't conjure images of the dark and dingy in food-goers' minds. Quite the contrary, the natural light and bright, reserved interior rivals the beaming quality of the service staff. Great for everyone as a brunch destination, whether it's a mother-daughter pre-shopping weekend on Post Road, a larger Saturday morning meet and greet brunch with friends, or a calm, fulfilling family brunch outing If you arrive on a sunny morning, kick-off your meal with a Bellini, let the friendly service serenade you with the day's specials, and watch the weekend shopping crowds (and Post Road traffic) flow by through the large sliding windows that make up the street side of the dining room. The PEI Mussels make a nice appetizer to start with; they're delicious and steamy hot--and the leftover sauce is quite possibly by design, made for the fresh sliced bread that shows up at the table. The steak sandwich tender yet made to the temperature of your liking and the sauteed onions atop of it really balance out the flavor. Can't go wrong with burger selections and the fries are solid, salted, and not overdone. The Lobster roll is also fantastic----served on the same style of traditional cut roll that you'd get at the famed "Lunch"/ "Lobster Roll" restaurant in the Hamptons---except you don't have to brave the 3+ hour drive to Long Island. Burgers are $10.50, the steak sandwich $12.50, PEI mussels $10.50. read more

I wonder if this place is under new management? Been coming for a while and always solid. But lately it has gone downhill. Ive ordered the same thing at least 20 times (strip steak). Its now baked instead of grilled. And has come out cold last couple of times. Been screwing up the orders too. We're now giving up on it. read more

Not bad atmosphere, ordered burgers... been here 1/2 hour hmmm... Wait- here they are! Tanquarey & Tonic and my lovely wife made the wait well worth it until I tasted the burger and...I would have waited another hour for it! Excellent! Cheddar and bacon may sound mundane bit it was cooked to my liking and the flavor outstanding. read more

In town visiting family and came here for lunch, overall rating is outstanding! I had one of the specials today, a shrimp and scallops kabob with a field green salad, it was delicious. We had raw oysters as the appetizer which were also very good. Service was top notch as well. read more

Solid bar food. Sat outside on a crisp fall evening but to their credit they had plenty of heat lamps. Service was very good. Food was good. If you are looking for a good burger and a good beer, you'll be happy. Ohhh, also had the French Onion soup which was one of the best I've had (and I've had a lot). read more

Went for first time last night and very good. Nice location and attractive dinning room. Food was very good and broad array of choices, something for everyone. 1/2 size portions of pasta dishes are small. Being in the middle of Fairfield parking is an issue, especially for our elderly guest. Service was attentive and polite. Overall a very good experience. read more