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    South Bay

    3.2 (166 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    "South Bay Infused" - pineapple infused tito's, lime juice, st. germain

    Last night we had a fabulous dinner at South Bay in Fairfield, CT during restaurant week. We reserved an early table, as we were traveling from an hour away in NY. We were promptly seated at the table of our choice, only 1 other table was occupied at that point. The rooms are nicely appointed, with enough room between tables for a pleasant meal. Our waiter, Stephen, was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our meal. He made great recommendations, and was ready to assist at all times. The food was delicious all around, each of our different dishes was very good. The portions were a good size and very pleasantly plated. This was our second time there, the first time we ate outside during the fall, both times leaving us wanting to return.

    Andres A.

    Love this spot! The restaurant has an outdoor dining area as well as a pretty bar/dining area with two floors of dining space. The restaurant is nicely decorated with great views. For dinner we started with half a dozen oysters which were a great start. For my entree I had the hangar steak served with spinach. What a meal! The steak was perfectly cooked at the temperature I wanted. It was packed with flavor and oh so tender. My girlfriend had the roasted chicken scarpiello (sp.?) served with mashed potatoes and spinach. She loved it, the portion was huge. For dessert we had the pecan pie which was absolutely delicious it was served with ice cream which seemed to have some maple syrup flavoring.

    Steamed Mussels
    D B.

    If you're looking for outdoor seating and high-end food, then South Bay is the restaurant for you. It was a rainy Wednesday when we went, so we had to settle for an indoor table next to the window. We ordered the Halibut and the Soft Shell Crabs (the specials), and also the Mussels and the Artichoke Hearts (the "small plates"). It was great to get soft shell crabs that WEREN'T breaded & deep-fried! We were basically satisfied with our order, although the halibut was slightly lacking in flavor. The bread they brought out before the meal was 5 small slices of what seemed to be supermarket french bread that someone picked up yesterday. Not a deal breaker, but it was a little off-putting & didn't really fit with the caliber of the rest of the meal. There was an extensive dessert menu which made us happy, as we are dessert fiends! The Crème Brûlée was top-notch and the Tiramisu was light & not too sweet. I read the other Yelp reviews about rude staff, etc, and I can honestly say we didn't encounter any such problems. Maybe it's because we went on a Wednesday when it wasn't terribly busy, but the staff was cordial, almost timid in their interactions with us. Our plan is to go back on a nice day, sit outside, and order only desserts!!!

    Shrimp, andouille sausage, and okra gumbo
    Sergio P.

    We had a fabulous dinner tonight at South Bay. It was my birthday and we figured we would try something new. The place is pretty large and setup on three levels. We got there early and had the choice of almost any table. We picked the middle level by the window and the place really got crowded by the time we left. It has very tall ceilings on that level but yet it wasn't a very loud place. I did manage to take pictures of every dish. It was dinner for two but there were so many good things on the menu we wanted to try so we got an extra plate to share and ensure we had left overs. We shared the beet salad to start. It was fresh and really tasty. We also had the shrimp and tater tot app and I wasn't sure what it would be like but it was great with big meaty shrimp. Then came 3 main course dinners. The wood fired pork chop was fantastic, the shrimp, andouille sausage and okra gumbo was really good but if you like it hot ask for some hot sauce. The mushroom truffle fettuccine was a nice compliment and made a nice left over. Dessert was great. We had the Crème brûlée - not that we had any room for it. This is a nice spot and hope to head back soon.

    Oysters
    Catt S.

    I came here for my friends birthday, this is one of her favorite restaurants, I personally wouldn't go if it wasn't for her. There was a lot of waiting for our food but especially mine and I thought it could be a mistake but I told myself I should wait 5 more minutes before bringing it up. Then 10 minutes go by and no one came over. When I was finally able to get someone they go our bad and then I had to wait even longer and the rest of my friends were almost done with their meal at this point. I only really got a side dish of fries so I'm not really sure why I was forgotten about. Then ofc we all got dessert for my friend to celebrate, I went with the crème brûlée classic for being vanilla and smooth and creamy with a nice sugar crust. I was surely mistaken it was filled with a pack full lemon flavor which was not listed on the menu in the details and crème brûlée classically doesn't have lemon in it. I also brought up that I wasn't a fan of the wine I got and I understand there complexity with wine if I made a mistake but I got such a negative response about it. No waiter should make someone feel crazy for not enjoying a wine they typically order and include a lecture. Would not recommend.

    Pear and Arugula salad
    Leah S.

    Met up with friends for a weeknight dinner at South Bay and we were impressed by the rustic feel and stunning wine decor during our dining experience. Wait staff was very cordial. The red sangria was delicious and generously poured. There were a wide variety of Mediterranean inspired menu offerings to choose from. The staff told us that on the weekends they boast a large party scene with bottle service and a DJ, which would not be our scene but we could imagine it would be a fun location to hit for a night out. We would definitely return for dinner.

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    Ginette P.

    We took a random trip to CT , coming off the train we were hungry & decide to give these guys a try. Once seated we started with some drinks I had Pinot & also tried the Strawberry Mojito , good wine , very good mojito. They start u off with some delicious bread & like a ricotta spread w olive oil it was so good , nice soft , warm bread .. lordd so good! Appetizers we had the Buffalo Mozzarella , wow melts in your mouth very good with the tomatoes & bread covered in olive oil. we also tried the Arancini , they were mushroom & spinach , also wow very tasty. Main dish we went with the Sausage Orecchiette very tasty combo the broccoli rabe, garlic, chili flakes , pesto & parmesan , great tasting pasta very light sauce. Nice looking place , service was good & prices are reasonable we really enjoyed our meal.

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    George M.

    It's a decent spot with a great location they are across the street from the Fairfield metro north train station. Pro tip: there is a parking lot across the street for a few of the restaurants and businesses in the immediate area including this one. Pretty good space inside. Bar wraps around to back near the bathroom stairs. Cool strobe lighting throughout. The drinks aren't super expensive. Also be aware it seems do to COVID you can't sit inside, except at the bar. The tables are pushed against the wall. There is outside seating available which is nice. Dj was decent, he played a couple of oldie hits which I did like. 80s, a little 90s and current. My biggest complaint it was only one, and some times two bartenders. So it literally took 15-20 minutes to get a drink at the bar Friday night. Might go back if I'm in the area, it isn't horrible. They just need to manage the bar area better. Fyi the bathrooms are downstairs here. If you have any difficulties with stairs. That could be a problem for you.

    Friday 01/19/2024 approximately 1800 hours Group of 7. Restaurant was entirely empty. We ordered drinks that took just about 15 minutes to arrive at the table. Appetizers were anything but satisfying. The dinners were nothing special either and were just plain lame. However, the food took way quicker to get to the table than our drinks did... After we would finish eating, the staff would immediately get our plates...even though some people were still eating. Thats just plain rude. The PARMESAN fries...were basically heated up in a microwave and had kraft parmesan sprinkled on top... There is no stall in the mens bathroom...just urinals. So if you need #2 good-luck. The caesar salad was $11, but if you wanted to add steak...$22. Make it make sense. The final bill came out to over $450. All we ordered were some apps, two rounds of drinks, and maybe 3 meals. Way too over priced and unsatisfactory to be paying close to $500 for 7 people. This restaurant tries to portray itself as being high class and boujee. But it is not even close to that. Get better.

    Hristo V.

    Ordered the beef tips as an app, this was the description off the menu: "Wood grille NY strip, garlic spinach, frizzled onions, gorgonzola white truffle sauce" $15.00. It was delivered with brussel sprouts in place of the garlic spinach and there was only 7 small pieces of NY strip, but I believe the photo speaks for itself. Although it tasted good (hence the two stars) I don't believe it was worth $15.00.

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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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    The Friday evening vibe was exactly the way to end a hectic work week…read more The service was good, very pleasant and efficient. The food was comforting! The buffalo cauliflower was delicious! Surprising as I didn't expect cauliflower could taste so good. The jambalaya was also really good. The chicken taquitos and chicken dumplings were ok. The cocktails were excellent, especially the pear martini. Parking is easy and very convenient.

    The service the options, the customization! On a cold snowy night in January, this place was packed…read moreand jumping. Nice vibes, music pumping, drinks flowing...Chris our server was PHENOMENAL! She was a huge part of our magical experience. I started off with the buffalo cauliflower. I will preface this by saying I'm not a big Buffalo flavor person, but I'm a vegetarian and didn't feel like getting my usual vegetarian app - brussel sprouts. I wanted to expand my palate that evening and surprisingly I actually really liked it. The amount of blue cheese was perfect for me (despite the reviews) as it would have made it too salty and greasy. Next was my entree: Modified Kettle Cooked Zoodles. As a vegetarian, I never have the highest expectations but I was blown away! Chris our server was so sweet to have this customized for me. We took the idea of hubby's Branzino sauce and added more veggies to the Kettle cooked Zoodle dish. It was so yummy! Hubby's Branzino: fish was well cooked, elegant flavors from the Puttanesca sauce with spinach and mashed potatoes were excellent! Faux-ito: I got two, the first was the classic, the second was a mix of strawberry and pineapple. Both delicious mocktails! The Forbidden Pear: hubby got this one. very balanced, not sticky sweet. I can't believe this gem is just sitting here in Fairfield. Not too far off from a night in the city. We will definitely be back!

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