The hostess and waitstaff were all very friendly. Our waiter was especially patient with us. I was…read morecatching up with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time, so we got a little carried away talking and had to ask him to come back a couple of times before we were ready to order. He was totally nice about it and didn't rush us at all. Brunch done right at Sign of the Whale in Stamford We started with crispy Brussels sprouts and fresh tuna poké. The poké is a generous portion, so do yourself a favor and ask for more wonton chips. There's a small charge of $1. Well worth more chips to scoop the rest of the tuna, avocado, and cucumber marinated in teriyaki. We paired the starters with two peach bellinis and later tried a festive green mimosa created just for the Stamford St. Patrick's Day parade. The main event was a classic eggs Benedict done right--perfectly poached eggs over a thick, smoky slice of Canadian bacon, served with roasted potatoes drizzled with chipotle mayo, plus just a little fresh fruit on the side. Street parking can be a little challenging in the area because of the nearby offices and residential high-rises. However, there's a free underground parking garage literally around the corner from the restaurant, which makes things much easier. Parking ended up not being an issue at all.

For starters, the dishes that I saw online before going were not on the menu when I arrived. After…read moreI left, I see that there must be one menu for the rooftop and a separate menu for inside. They should let you know this when you arrive so that you won't be disappointed. I expected a nice rooftop vibe, but it really was just a of view into people's apartments across the street. I ordered a Cosmo and it came in a tiny plastic cup. It was good but I definitely expected a better presentation. We ordered the fried calamari and some garlic Parm wings, both described as crispy in the menu. The calamari was not good, soggy and chewy. The wings were anything but crispy. We ate half of it and then left to go somewhere else as this was not worth our time. The bathroom was terribly tiny and not clean. It looked like I was in a club bathroom. This is not what you want to see when you're going to a restaurant. This may be a good location for people who live in the apartments in walking distance, but I would not go out of my way to come here. I was very disappointed I will not be returning.

I was meeting up with a few friends I hadn't seen in what felt like forever, so I wanted to find a…read morespot that would make the occasion special. After doing a little research, I came across The Wheel, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. I made a reservation for Sunday brunch. Finding the entrance was a little confusing at first, and parking took a minute to figure out, but I eventually learned you can park for free at the Village next door, which made things much easier. Once I arrived, I was immediately greeted and shown to the outdoor seating area. Walking through the restaurant, I was impressed by how beautiful the property is. It is incredibly spacious, sits right on the water, and even has an additional outdoor area next door where you can relax away from the restaurant. The views alone make this place worth visiting. Our server, Freddy, was fantastic. He was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the menu, answer questions, and offer recommendations, which made the experience even better. Now onto the food. To start, we shared the Breakfast Pizza, topped with smoked bacon, crispy potatoes, roasted garlic, mozzarella, two eggs, and fresh cracked black pepper. It was a fun twist on brunch and had great flavor. We also ordered the Shrimp and Grits, made with cheddar grits, wild caught shrimp, a poached egg, and chimichurri. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich looked outstanding. Made with organic Murray's chicken, hot honey, coleslaw, and dill pickles, it came with fries and disappeared quickly. For my entrée, I ordered the Steak and Eggs, featuring grilled hanger steak, two eggs, breakfast potatoes, and chimichurri. The steak had excellent flavor, although I ordered it medium and it came out closer to well done. It was my only real issue with the meal. We also tried a couple of cocktails. The Orange Crush was refreshing and perfect for brunch, while the bourbon, Aperol, peach, Earl Grey, and lemon cocktail was smooth, balanced, and equally enjoyable. Dessert was the perfect ending. The Take 5 Sundae with peanut butter crunch, pretzels, whipped cream, vanilla bean caramel, chocolate ice cream, and hot fudge was absolutely delicious. We also had the Tres Leches, topped with strawberries and vanilla whipped cream, which was light, moist, and a great way to finish the meal. Overall, everything we ordered was delicious. Aside from the slightly confusing entrance, parking, and my overcooked steak, the entire experience was outstanding. The waterfront setting, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and quality food make this one of the best brunch spots in Stamford. I will definitely be back. Next time I already have my eye on the Banana Buttermilk Bread, Village Breakfast, Braised Short Rib Hash, Wheel House Burger, Margherita Pizza, Smoked Salmon Pizza, and the Crispy Chicken Sandwich for myself. For drinks, I want to try the Charred Citrus, One in a Melon, and the Orange Crush. And I definitely need to save room for the Vanilla Bean Cheesecake.

Solid first visit to The Wheel!…read more Portion sizes were excellent for sharing, as we tried a variety of starters, seafood, and sides. Favorite dish selections per voting of the table, were the brussel sprouts (~$20), calamari (~$20), and NY strip (~$50) specifically because of the tallow fried rice that laid underneath the steak! Although we enjoyed the quality and quantity of food, the service was quite slow. Our waitstaff didn't come by very often to take drink orders, refill water glasses, or follow up. It didn't seem too busy that evening, so we were a bit surprised. We stayed in the dining room on this trip, but hope to come back for a nice evening when the outside patio area is available.

Quaint little tavern with excellent service and food. Great beer selection if you include the…read morespecials they offer. Comfortable seating indoors and outside. We absolutely loved everything about it. Might even go back again today! We were staying on a boat at Safe Harbor Yacht Haven and it was an easy walk. Here's what we tried: Clam Chowder - As thick as I've ever had and very good. Mussels - White wine broth and very good, but maybe a little sand in some of them. Goat Cheese Quesadilla - Excellent French Dip - Excellent Fish and Chips - Very good Service was as good as it gets, prices were reasonable. This place checks off every box for casual fun dining. Loved it!

Are you Sure? Girl trip! 1st stop!…read more They didnt open until noon on the day we went. So we had to wait 1hr 30mins ish. There was a event which is great but everyone seem preoccupied for the event. Perhaps they should have closed for the event. The patio was closed for event. This made us very sad...wish we could have just taken a pic. -French onion soup- was way too salty -Cali burger- small but delish. I think they use gauc and not just plain avocado. But it was excellent. -Steak sandwich...dry and flavorless and didnt look like what jungkook and jimin ate on the show. -Fries- wasnt hot and was mid. I feel like none of the food was hot though. Maybe just the soup. We could have stopped by again on our way to NYC but ...we didnt. There was a friendly doodle that was the highlight of this visit. Was so cute. Oh and prayers to Jen and her family

I love the food and ambiance jusy be sure to tell them no bread unless you want to pay for it, its…read moredelicious and fresh but not complimentary.

The food is subpar, at best. For example, there were pieces of shells embedded within the oysters…read more While the service was pleasant, changing a steak order without even consulting the individual who ordered the steak is unacceptable - particularly at the prices Prime charges. Also, this is the only restaurant in the entire Greenwich/Stamford area that I am aware of that actually charges for bread.

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and drinks Harrison was excellent serving and Julio is an…read moreexceptional Manager. When in Stamford come to the Americano

Originally excited by the addition of the Americano to Stamford's downtown scene and aesthetically…read moreloved the place too - but that's about all after my visit. Got there early ahead of our reservation to get drinks at the bar. I ordered a dirty vodka martini and my husband got a gin martini. They got the order wrong and gave us both dirty martinis. I was briefly excited by them asking if I wanted blue cheese olives but even those were dry since you can see them on the bar pre-skewered, sitting in a container, not in brine. We finished our drinks and then moved to a table. We were not given water when seated. Placed an order for another round of drinks then (smartly) made the decision to order a mix of apps first before our entrees. Placed an order for another round of drinks, got the gnocchi, dumplings & wings. Food hit our table before our drinks arrived and we had to ask for water. Now onto the actual food - sadly, nothing good to say about it: - Sticky Gochujang Wings: well fried wing but WAY too much vinegar in the sauce not at all a Gochujang flavor - Sweet Chili Dumplings: Panda Express sauce a cloyingly sweet. Would expect more from a place like this. Also the filling of the dumpling tasted like it had curry seasoning? Curry + sweet chili are not flavors that mix - at least not in this dish. - Gnocchi: The sauce was broken/so grainy and gritty and the gnocchi itself SO DENSE. After this bad show, it was a no-brainer that we were gonna take our night and appetites elsewhere. So disappointing. Feels like they have a lot of service issues. Staff felt new even though they've been open for a year or so now. Unless some big changes happen, I have no interest in coming back.

Came here on our lunch break and ended up staying a little longer just chatting with the owner,…read moreScottie. He told us he's been here for 20+ years, and you can really feel the passion he has for what he does. We tried the chicken and it was fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. It honestly tasted like something made with care, not rushed. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving something good and comforting. Way better than the cafe food in the hospital.. worth the short trip.

I recently ordered food for delivery from Scotty's Fish and Chips, and unfortunately, my experience…read morewas far from satisfactory. When the delivery arrived, I was shocked to find that I received a completely different order--yet the bag had my name on it. I called the restaurant to sort things out, hoping for a simple solution. However, the gentleman who answered was not only unhelpful but downright rude. He seemed completely unconcerned about the mix-up and offered no accountability or resolution. It was frustrating to feel dismissed and treated like my concerns didn't matter. I understand that mistakes happen, but the lack of customer service compounded my disappointment. I initially wanted to enjoy the meal I had ordered, so receiving something entirely different was disheartening enough, but the "oh well" attitude from the staff made it even worse. I won't be ordering from here. Good food is important, but customer service is just as crucial. Disappointing experience all around.

Came in for an early dinner on Sunday. Not busy so we were seated quickly. There were more prat the…read morebar than at tables and they had NCAA games on the two TVs over the bar. Divina has a nice rich look and feel to it. Too bad the music playing was so loud that it made it hard to hear the server or each other seated next to each other. Our server did ask that it be turned down a few times - to no avail. We had the broccolini and tuna crudo and the egg plant parmigiana with a glass of wine each. It was very good. Total was about $100 plus tip.

A nice little spot attached to a hotel. Solid lunch menu and wine list. Service was not what I…read morewould call "brisk" (on a Monday at 1PM and our party of 7 were the ONLY patrons for the first hour) but it was pleasant. Very good croquettas and chicken parm. The shaved Brussels salad (with added shrimp) was also very good.

First time I went to a Mexican restaurant and the drinks were better than the food…read more The food wasn't bad but it did not have that 'wow' feeling. Typical Mexican food. We ordered the shrimp fajitas and guac and chips. Now the drinks were great from the Sangria to the margaritas. I would come back again for the drinks and maybe I will try another dish.

Came here for a business dinner on a Thursday and it was not too busy…read more Complimentary tortilla crisps to start. The guacamole was really good. Yes they make it for you table-side and you can adjust the spice level. Even mild, it had a lot of flavor. Tuna tartare was my favorite appetizer here. Crispy birria tacos were decent too. The elotes were good too but hard to eat at a business dinner. I got the Marea Alta I think. They make it woth seasonal fish which was red snapper. I didn't know it was going to be as gnarly as it came out. The fish was very crispy and the filling was good, not overcooked with a flavorful sauce. I got the hibi-coco cocktail which was a little too sweet for me.