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

Mediocre at best. My wife had a fairly flavorless salmon and I had a likewise unimpressive chicken marsala. The chicken marsala was advertised as coming with mushrooms and I counted maybe 5 thinly sliced ones. Give me a break. Expected more for $24 a plate. Kids seemed happy with the chicken fingers and hot dogs which came with a sizable sundae. Service was good. But on the whole, you have several better options in downtown Fairfield. read more

Yes! If you're in the mood for a nice relaxing evening. This is a great spot. Amazing appetizers, wine, and food. Service was very good. Live music and great ambiance. In a very nice area in Fairfield. Walk down the road and you can grab a drink at another bar, ice cream, or a coffee. Stores in walking distance. Great date destination. I got oysters, meat and cheese platter, wine, and a lobster ravioli dish. For dessert I had the brownie sundae and everything I ate was superb. Will definitely be back soon! read more

We visit OPT on average 3 times a month. The food and service are consistently good and they keep the menu fresh by offering specials on a regular basis. Tuesday's they offer bottles of wine for 50% off , Thursday's is usually a surf and turf offering. All in all this is a solid restaurant with a lively bar scene. read more

The food is always good no matter what you get. Pricey but worth it. Service is a little slow but never too bad. read more

Old Post Tavern - Bars Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Shrimp bisque was a bit salty. and the burger was large and seemed to be made from scratch, but it was a bit too garlically for my taste. The sweet potato fries on the other hand were cooked well and tasted great. The house wine was absolutely wonderful and the apple crisp desert with ice create was sinfully delicious. We could not get enough of this desert. My wife and I just loved the wait staff. It is probably the best service and wait staff in Fairfield! Extremely friendly and helpful and attentive really looking to please. I will return, but order perhaps the fish or steak dinner. I could not help but to spy on the table next to me, attracted by the wonderful aromas and visual appeal of their varied fish and steak dinners that they had ordered. read more

Love eating at this restaurant! I've never had a meal that didn't rank a 5/5. The atmosphere is very inviting whether you are looking to have an intimate date night, hanging out with friends, or looking to pop in for a great happy hour. The bartenders and wait staff are always attentive and making sure that you are well taken care of. I've even been welcomed by the manager who asked if my meal was ok! Definitely a place to go...I know I'll be going back! read more

Had a late lunch with my family here today. Two college kids and Two adults. We started with the chicken wings which were delicious but it was downhill from there. We ordered salads and wraps as entrees. I ordered a chopped salad with chicken. It was miniature and definitely not worth $18. The Caesar chicken wraps barely had any chicken or lettuce. All wrap no filling. Wraps are usually stuffed. These definitely were not. Over priced, small portions. Won't be returning. There are plenty other restaurants to choose from. read more

Happy hour token system is ridiculous! A crap bar. You're only allowed to use your token personally. Just do a proper 2for1 so everyone can enjoy happy hour. Ridiculous! read more

Not bad but not great.. Lovely location and staff I got the salad which was a half of a icebergs head and a grilled chicken salad. It's was ok but not amazing. read more

OPT is average. Their half off wine special is what brought my friend and I into the restaurant and everything else disappointed. The wait staff hovers like a needy set of parents and the food is just ok. The prices are decent and the food isn't bad; overall I'd give it a C+ rating. They didn't include my friends pickle in the to go container. read more

Old post is always accompanied with great service and food. I've never left old post not satisfied. The bartenders especially very friendly and welcoming. read more

What a great place to eat! It's beautifully arranged, wonderfully staffed, and produces some very impressive dishes! We ate on a Tuesday evening (which I believe is a better test of a restaurant, since there is less pressure to perform) and ordered Pumpkin Ravioli, a burger, and a Caeser Salad. Piled high with crisp, fresh romaine, and large shavings of romano cheese the caeser was delicious. The ravioli was excellent, spiced to perfection and surprisingly pumpkin-flavored! The burger was hearty, well prepared and accompanied by a large helping of sweet potato fries. And all of this for under $50. We'll be back...and next time we'll bring friends. read more

First visit last night. Food was great. My friend ordered the meat and cheese plate, which I normally wouldn't eat. I had a bite and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the guac. My benchmark is a restaurant down the street and this was nearly as good. For dinner, the sushi grade tuna looked like a piece of art and the salmon was very good. I will definitely return. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the dessert sundae. The brownie was too hard and someone forgot to tell the chef that sundaes should be dripping in chocolate. read more

Do you love places that price gauge to pay their rent? Then this is the place for you. I ordered a half serving of lobster ravioli.. I received 3 ravioli for $17.00! And the lobster tasted "off"... odd for peak season. The chips and guacamole looked delicious, but upon biting into it all I tasted was lots of lime. What a waste of money.. dinner is in the trash and I am heating a can of soup. Never returning here! read more

Started off with the pretzel appetizer and fried provolone which were yummy and I would recommend getting. Drinks were pretty tasty. For meals, I had Caesar salad which was bland and disappointing, not a quality homemade dressing like I was expecting but I enjoyed picking off the plates of others which were better than mine. Sliders were tasty quality burgers and then there was a pasta dish with pesto which was the hit of the night. I plan to return but will skip salads at this place next time. read more

Good place for brunch. My meal wasn't memorable, but it wasn't bad. I'd like to come back here and try it again because I don't think it lived up to its potential the day I visited. read more

The service was terrible . I am not even sure if the girl was a waitress.. she was very slow , brought our calamari appetizer out with our meal. I did ask why it never showed up earlier her reason was she forgot . The food was just middle of the road. I was very disappointed . read more

My friends and I were so excited when we saw the construction crews working hard on one of our old favorite spots. Our group was a regular crew at Tommy's, and never quite had the same love affair with Bravo. The very first week they opened, we stopped in, it was later in the evening, so we opted just for drinks. Two of us arrived first, and sat at a high top in the bar area. We were not greeted, or payed any attention to. I thought maybe we should order from the bar, but hesitated, as not to annoy a server whose table we might be occupying. We asked a server walking by if we should wait, or go to the bar and order...confused...he went to find someone better qualified to answer the question. An angry waitress rushed over, "are you still on?" she yelled at her co-worker. When he answered no, she proceeded to yell at us, "what are you having?" I held back a chuckle, looked at my friend, and told her we were waiting for others and perhaps we should move to the bar. When the rest of our group arrived, we ordered drinks, and moved out onto the patio for some fresh air (apparantly, they're trying to pay for the construction by skimping on the air conditioning). While outside, on the OUTDOOR patio, a member of our group lit up a cigarette. Now, not that I'm advocating smoking, but considering it was past 10 pm, and there wasn't another soul in sight let alone in air sharing range, I don't see an issue. The manager rushed out, and insisted the cigarettte be extinguished immediately. When the smoker asked why...the answer received was that there was no smoking allowed on the property (yes even the deserted outdoor patio). I understand policy is policy, but paying customers, even the icky smoking type, should be treated with respect and not reprimanded like adolescents. I would have preferred for him to explain nicely and calmly that it wasn't allowed. To top the evening off, after finishing our drinks, we attempted to go back in the way we came out, and instead, we had been locked out! They locked us out on the patio! Well, if they were trying to hint at something, the point was received, and my point remains, we will never be back. read more

Stopped in with my teen son on a Tuesday afternoon and I had their watermelon salad and he had mango and scallops salad and both were great. Prices were very reasonable and service was great. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Their clam chowder is very watery and does not taste like clam chowder. It has a crunch to it from all the vegetables put in. Their crispy shrimp is extremely good. It is nice and crispy and the chipotle sauce it comes with is excellent. read more

It's a great location and has nice ambience, but at these prices ($25 - $30 for entrees) the food was terribly disappointing. I ordered my burger medium but it came with no pink visible whatsoever, and extremely salty. The calamari and steamed mussels to start were just 'meh'. While it's not unexpected that the tip was already added to the bill for our party of 8, the 20% seems too generous given the food shortcomings. There are many better options in Fairfield to choose from. read more

So far not a single complaint. Every time I'm there the food is delicious. Hewitt is their best bartender.

One of the best meals I've had in a LONG time. We met up here with a few friends from out of town by their recommendation. Yes it's expensive - but it's Fairfield, what do you expect. The martinis were great...STRONG. We tried a couple of the raw bar platters and everything on them was amazing. My girlfriend and I opted for the salmon as our entrees and were both pleased. The boys got steak and scallops and they both said they were outstanding. My boyfriend said the scallops were some of the best he'd ever had. I would definitely - no correct that, I WILL definitely - be back the next time my friends are in town! read more

We've come here a number of times to meet up for a mid-week dinner, never had a bad meal! Burgers, salads, mac and cheese and their entree specials have always been great. Quality ingredients prepared well. There are wine specials on Tuesdays I think. The bar has live music some nights and draws a good crowd, and if you're looking for a more quiet atmosphere their dining room is separate from the bar. I definitely recommend! read more

Back again after a long while for a weeknight dinner. Low key and sophisticated bar scene, very comfortable. Great crab cakes, marvelous Caesar graciously divided for my wife and me. Wish the generous mussels were a bit larger and more flavorful, though. Still a generous and well poured drink..... Menu continues mostly as it was a year ago and I would hope for something new and great soon. read more

Nice place; good service. Food was pretty good. My entree (pan seared scallops) needed some salt. All in all, a good experience.

Gruff unpolished bar staff. Especially the butch woman bartending happy hour on Thursday 3/29? Even her nice Latino male colleague rolled his eyes and seemed to dislike her poor rude service she gave us. I was taken by local friends to happy hour. We were a table of 7. Only two others in bar and we BARELY got service. Food was more than sub par. Service n friendliness even worse. Then a band loaded in and the drummer started to tune his drums by CONSTANTLY hit his drum over and over while tightened the screws around the rim. SERIOUSLY??? Forget this place. read more

Burger was delicious. Service was good. Not quite a tavern. The place looks pretty good. read more

Went once and already became a fan. Finally took the family for daughter's birthday dinner. Had vegetable salad, mussels, capaccio, 2x cheeseburger. Everything delicious; hamburger meat was very tasty and cooked to perfection. Huge size including superb fries. Vegetable salad truly refreshing included some unknown ( to me at least) veggies and tasty dressing. Great addition to downtown Fairfield. Fairly priced! Definitely going again! read more

I left after my visit looking forward to many more meals here. I sat at the bar and had a perfect vodka martini and a steak cooked as perfectly as the drink was crafted. No attitude, no pretense, just "down to earth" professional people serving up terrific food. A wonderful place. read more

I LOVE this place. BEST burger in town! Great happy hour (don't miss the $1 sliders). The roasted chicken special was dynamite! I have never been disappointed here. The vibe and location are great. read more

Old Post Tavern - Roasted chicken special. I could of licked my plate! - Bars Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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Old Post Tavern is a local gem! The place is bright and inviting - fun bar crowd, great bartenders, excellent and diverse live music, a great menu and more. Consistently good brunch, lunch, dinner or apps. Food is prepared with care and attention to detail. 1/2 price bottles of wine on Tuesdays is a great deal, too. There are plenty of places to choose from, but I guarantee you will be glad you picked OPT! read more

Solid. Nice room. Excellent paella. It's a dish large enough to serve two. What looks like a traditional American restaurant actually has a varied menu and a pretty decent wine list too. I have lived in the area for year but have never tried the Old Post Tavern. I'm sure we will try it again. read more

Crab cakes were phenomenal. Incredibly tasty burger, and my lady's skirt steak was melt in your mouth. Everything cooked the way we ordered, and let's not forget the bacon Mac n cheese which was incredible. Service was a little slow, but they were very busy and there were some customers who were giving them a hard time, acting like spoiled brats. That's why a 4 out of 5 read more

The service here is fantastic, bartenders are very friendly and the food is great. We had wings here, but I saw some of the entrées the other guests were eating and they looked delicious read more

We had a quick dinner here before a concert at the Warehouse. Despite my alias, I had a great Manhattan or two. We had tuna tartare and the cucumber and lobster roll for apps. Dinner was a salad with grilled chicken and I had the burger, cooked perfectly. The restaurant was packed, but our server Jacqueline was excellent and attentive. Great place! read more

I've been here twice and both time have been delighted. The shrimp croustini is an absolute must!!! Fantastic wait staff- delicious specials, good wine, nice atmosphere, great downtown location. read more

The Tavern was a great surprise. We went there for lunch with three friends. Arriving with low expectations of only having 'bar food', we were surprised at the quality as well as the extent of the choices. Who would think that a Tavern would have excellent paella? Although called a tavern, it really is a very good restaurant in disguise. read more

Had a really good meal here yesterday. Wonderful steak, mashed potatoes, salad. The service was unusual in that I think they were training someone. So it was a little hover-y. Like too many people coming over and doing stuff at the table. But I won't hold that against them. Fab food! read more