Being from the area I'm shocked I never seen or heard of this place…read more The physical bar area is very pretty with a nice warm chimney to sit by. The staff was great- very friendly, especially Juan the bartender! They had a great array of food to choose from and what I enjoyed most is that they have cauliflower pizza that they make in house and didn't yeast! This was great for someone like me who has a yeast allergy. I would like to come back give more of the other menu options a try. They have great happy hour deals and they also have live music on Saturdays, always a plus!

Went for brunch yesterday. We got the last available table which meant to me that service might be…read moreslow. It was. There was a large party in the front room so I figured they would get attention. We got water right away and then we waited and waited. Finally the bartender came to our table and took our drink order. We ordered appetizers - the onion soup was delicious and the zucchini chips were as well. Another long wait and we ordered brunch. Everything was good. The three stars are for the food - the missing stars is for service. It's the holidays so maybe that was the issue. We have been here a few times and the food brings us back.

Love their lobster rolls! Service was great...we enjoy eating inside as well as outside on the…read morepatio or in one of their free standing tents.

I have experienced this place is several capacities: happy hours, holiday party's, and dinners…read more First and foremost, I really appreciate the service there. Staff is very friendly, pleasant and accommodating. Rizzutos is one of the few places (3 in my area) around Connecticut that does igloos for the winter and then canopy tents in the summer! This is great if you're looking for that added privacy and special touch to your dining experience. The inside is also lovely as you'll be able to dine by a wonderful fireplace that definitely feels amazing during these cold northeast winters. One recent addition that I think is amazing and what brought me in this last time is their seasonal four-course menus! For like $30 you get a four course meal! Such a great price for the experience. The portions are samplings so not TOO large portions but with the amount of courses you will get comfortably full.

We walked in on Memorial day, looking to spend some with family. It was a perfect spot for a…read morerelaxing Fish & Chips meal and some suds. Everyone else had burgers which were done PERFECTLY! The service was great in being attentive but no hovering. Definitely coming back for dinner and Sunday's brunch!

Nice Outdoor Seating Came here with a Friend of mine Service is excellent Food is Delicious for…read moreAppetizers we split the Guac and Chips really good I had the Chicken Sandwhich my Friend had the Salmon Both of us really enjoyed our Lunch I will have to come back here sometime with my Family

This is my favorite spot for delicious food and drink. They really care about the customer. Always…read morespecial, and I love looking out over the river. It's absolutely beautiful in a quiet spot in Silvermine, where Wilton, New Canaan, and Norwalk meet.

Another wonderful birthday dinner! We started off with the tuna tartare appetizer and then shared…read morethe halibut. The food was exceptional and the service was wonderful. The fish was perfectly cooked and the risotto was a perfect compliment to the fish. My husband got the gazpacho which was fresh and had fresh crab. Also a beautiful restaurant!

I can't believe I've passed by this spot and not gone in until now! I wasn't expecting there to be…read moreso many unique choices on the menu. We actually had a hard time limiting ourselves since everything sounded good! The cheese wontons, buffalo chicken gyoza, and fresh sushi were our favorites. We had a friendly server who was helpful with recommendations. Nice vibe inside, with a few tables outside as well. A gem on Washington Street that we would gladly return to!

This Japanese restaurant is amazing the fish is extremely fresh so delicious. I love the tuna it so…read morecreamy and I certainly had a party in my mouth. The salads were fresh as well the avocado was perfect complementing the other veggies so extraordinary. The service is fantastic everyone so knowledgeable of the menu the big plus is they are friendly and so welcoming.

A couple weeks ago I went to listen to the "Alter Ego " band in the bar area of Gates Restaurant &…read moreBar. It was the perfect intimate venue with a combination of table & Bar seating with excellent customer service. The band played at the perfect tempo, not too loud and not too soft snd even ventured into the idle around the tables as their lead singer and keyboard player sang. I was with 2 friends, one of whom ordered food and loved her meal. We all enjoyed our libations and would definitely return with or without a live band. The only challenge is finding nearby parking on a weekend.

Really great space for a relaxing meal. Drinks were…read moreexcellent and the staff was attentive. I was just trying appetizers and they hit the spot. I definitely want to go back for Karaoke night on Fridays and check out bands on Saturday.

Finally got the chance to check out their izakaya and absolutely loved the space! It's open and…read morewelcoming. Their ordering system is QR code based which I'm not really a fan of but the food did come out fast! The show stoppers were the crab Rangoon croquettes, Karaage onigiri and the yuzu bar. I only tried one cocktail which was the whassup and personally I did not love it. The burnt honey called to me but the wasabi tonic was extremely overpowering. I also felt the chimichurri on the pork belly yakimono was overpowering as well, but a lot of their other items are fantastic and maybe it was an off day for those items! I'd definitely return as there's so many things to try still!! I'm still thinking about the yuzu bar!

We went on a Sunday and chose the chef's counter in the tamaki-ya room hidden away in the back. We…read morewere fortunate enough to find Chef Taibe behind the counter on his otherwise night-off. I'm no foodie but I am Chinese/Japanese and can appreciate finer things in life when I see it. This place meet and exceeded my expectations. The wonderful speak-easy tamaki-ya room in the back is warmly lit and held at a nice volume, much quieter than the izakaya bar in the front. For small bites we had the Beet n Hijiki salad (highly recommend!), Agedashi tofu, and Torched Maine uni. For hand-rolls I had the Spanish Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, Ocean Trout, BBQ Eal & Foie Gras, and Cucumber ume. My wife had the Maine Uni, Hamachi, and Botan Ebi. Everything was good, but there were quite a few that were very good, and there were two that, for me, were the best that I've ever had in recent memory. For the Spanish Mackerel Chef Taibe put an interesting spin on it by topping it off with a traditional Chinese ginger and scallion garnish used in a tender chicken dish. It works, it balances out the briny taste of Spanish Mackerel... which is great... unless you LOVE the briny, savory, mineral, metallic, umami taste of fresh Spanish Mackerel :) The Hokkaido Scallops was, by quite a large margin, the best scallop dish I've ever had. The tender sweetness of the fresh scallop combined with a brown butter kewpie (how American!) and yuzu tobiko sauce swimmingly. Texture, temperature, taste, all perfect. I like eel and I love Unaju. But by far the biggest surprise was the BBQ Eal & Foie Gras (see pic). This dish alone warrants a culinary course. On the face of it, bbq, eel, foie gras all sets you up for something rich, filling, heavy. But when I bit into the unassuming hand roll, it was the lightest bite of Japanese rice/seafood/seaweed/liver/sauce combo I've ever had. Turns out Chef Taibe prepared the sauce from scratch using five+ different spices, and prepared the foie gras au torchon. I could go on, but suffice to say, this was one of the best bites I've ever had. By contrast, I thought I was going to close out with the cucumber ume roll, but compared to the eel and foie gras, the ume actually felt more overpowering. Perhaps if they cut back on the generous amount of ume paste... (Worthy mention: Chef Taibe presents the nori in a separate envelope. This seemingly simple step is crucial to the taste and mouthfeel of the hand roll. It provides a wonderful fresh crisp crunch to every bite and it does indeed make a difference. He mentioned he sources a special nori but I forgot the details, just know that it's really good) My wife loves uni, and I'll let her describe her experience (which she won't) but it was so good she had to order a second one. As if you need more convincing, we had a great experience and I think you will too. Bravo Chef, well done

Overall 4 of 5 but rounding up to 5 :)…read more 3 of us had a late lunch around 2 PM. They are 80% full however gave us a very small table and it felt very Squizzy. We had to ask for a bigger table and was led towards the end. Very interesting menu, we had the pu'er tea, which is not very commonly offered in the Chinese restaurants in the area. Love the teapot presentation and overall the branding effort. We tried to order the soup dumpling but was told something wasn't working properly and it's going to take over an hour so next time. Got wontons in chili oil, love the flavor. The mushu pork, a little bit too sweet for me. And the beef chow fun, just can't go wrong with that, and the szichuan pot with cumin lamp. I think this more authentic Chinese but my husband felt the lamb was too oily. I requested to get the little cute cat cup for my daughter's lemonade order and they said yes, so it was a very cute touch. Very happy with the visit definitely a lot of potential we will be back.

Lazy Sister is a vibrant, contemporary pan-Chinese restaurant located in South Norwalk, renowned…read morefor its shareable fusion plates, innovative cocktails, and lively neighborhood atmosphere that encourages socializing. My colleagues and I decided to try it out for lunch after both my coworker and I bookmarked it on Yelp, intrigued by its reputation. We were warmly greeted as soon as we entered and seated immediately at a cozy corner table. The restaurant features a full bar with an extensive selection of spirits and creatively crafted drinks, which we eagerly ordered alongside appetizers and main courses. I chose the Mongolian Beef, a popular dish, while my coworker ordered the flavorful Orange Chicken and another chicken dish. I sampled my coworker's Orange Chicken, which was exceptionally delicious; it had a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, coated in a sticky citrus glaze that complemented the crispy fried chicken pieces. Another coworker ordered the Kung Pao Chicken: wok-tossed chicken thighs with colorful bell peppers, sliced onions, and dried red chilis in a robust Kung Pao sauce, with a spicy kick that was satisfying but too spicy for me to enjoy fully. I returned to my choice, the Mongolian Beef, a fan favorite featuring tender strips of Angus beef stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a smoky, lightly sweet, and savory sauce. The dish was coated with a glossy, sticky glaze that clung beautifully to the beef, which was incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. Every bite was rich in garlic and spices, making the dish both savory and satisfying. The customer service was exceptional; our server was attentive and friendly, even bringing us a complimentary Foutne Cookie Ice Cream dessert, which added a delightful sweet ending to our meal. Overall, the experience was excellent, and I look forward to returning to Lazy Sister soon.