Enjoy a meal with scenic view next to the water at Sunset Grill, which has been coveted as "the best seafood restaurant." Specialities include various seafood dishes including the soft-shell crab. American food is also on the menu such as chicken and steak. Treat yourself to a relaxing dining experience.
La Paella Restaurant serves a variety of seafood dishes, including ones with shrimp and lobster. Paella, a Spanish dish with rice, chicken, sausage and seafood, is the establishment's signature dish. The restaurant also has a large selection of wines at its wine bar. La Paella is accessible to residents of Norwalk's surrounding communities, such as New Canaan, Wilton, Westport and Rowayton. There is free parking on both sides of the establishment, as well as on the street.
If you try, owner/chef Nick Bilello will probably come up with something to win you over. The menu offers an extensive selection of comfort foods prepared from fresh, organic, all natural ingredients. You can dine inside or out (during the warmer months) or hang out at the bar. There are flat-screen TVs and darts, if you are looking for distraction, daily specials, and free munchies available during happy hour.
Kids are more than welcome, as are business people, singles, college students, and folks looking for a bite to eat before or after the movie. Burger Bar and Bistro is suited for gregarious, large group dining.
B.J. Ryan's co-owner, B.J. Lawless, says, "You'll only need to try us once." That's how confident he is in his restaurant, and of the good meal you'll enjoy there. Buckley Ryan, the other co-owner, is responsible for the other half of this popular eatery's name. The three-time top-rated restaurant serves a wide variety of lunches and dinners, including burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and seafood. And the meal is not complete without one of B.J Ryan's delicious desserts.
This two-story eatery has a consistent and happy clientele. Each month is designated as a specific dinner theme, which includes tastings of a variety of different foods.
Founded in 1886, Ischoda Yacht Club is one of the oldest clubs on the Long Island Sound and very rich in history. The club only offers 19 slips for docking personal boats, leading to a highly competitive and lengthy waiting period for acceptance into the club. Dining is offered on the premises for both lunch and dinner.
Donovan's Restaurant is one of the most historied Irish pubs in Connecticut. It was founded by Jeremiah Donovan, who later became Mayor of Norwalk. It later passed into the hands of prizefighter Battling Bat Kuntz who hosted fellow prizefighters at the pub. It now stands as a neighborhood favorite serving up a traditional American menu of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, sliders and pizzas. The bar offers happy hour specials and the restaurant serves Sunday brunch.
