The Best of Norwalk 2023
Wondering what’s notable about Norwalk? You voted, and these local favorites–from restaurants and bars, to bookstores and boutiques–came out on top.
FOOD + DRINK
Restaurants
Best Service
Match
matchsono.com
Business Lunch + Pick-up Option
BJ Ryan’s
bjryans.com
Creative Menu
El Segundo
elsegundorestaurants.com
Hotel Restaurant + Private Dining/Intimate Venue + Special Occasion/Date Night
Tavern at GrayBarns
tavernatgraybarns.com
Outdoor Dining
The Spread
thespreadsono.com
Seafood
Banc House
bjryansbanchouse.com
Steak
Washington Prime
washingtonprimect.com
Tapas
Barcelona
Barcelonawinebar.com
Regional Specialties
American
BJ Ryan’s
bjryans.com
Asian Fusion
Mecha
mechanoodlebar.com.com
Chinese
Village Gourmet
villagegourmetnorwalk.com
Greek
Pontos Taverna
pontostaverna.com
French
Bruxelles Brasserie
203-857-1494
Indian
Vedas
vedaindian.com
Italian
Romanacci
romanacci.com
Japanese
Oishi
oishisono.com
Mexican
Don Carmelo’s
doncarmeosmexicangrill.com
Spanish
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Thai Spice
thaispicenorwalk.com
Casual Food
Bagels
Village Bagels
villagebagelsct.com
Bowls + Noodle Bar
Mecha
mechanoodlebar.com.com
Burrito
Valencia Luncheria
valencialuncheria.com
Frozen Yogurt
Stew Leonard’s
stewleonards.com
Hamburgers + Ribs/Barbecue + Salads
BJ Ryan’s
bjryans.com
Hot Dogs
Tavern on 7
tavernon7.com
Ice Cream
Mr. Frosty’s
mrfrostyicecream.com
Pizza
Rikos
rikospizza.com
Drop-in Spots
Breakfast + Café/Bistro
Caffe Social
caffesocial.com
Brunch
The Spread
thespreadsono.com
Coffee Shop
Café Dolce
café-dolce.com
Deli
Dave & Charlie’s
dchometowndeli.com
Diner
Post Road Diner
prdfamily.com
Health/Organic Food
Art Space Café
thenorwalkartspace.org
Juice Bar
Mr. Mango’s
91 Wall St.
Lunch Spot
BJ Ryan’s
bjryans.com
Vegetarian
The Lime
limerestaurant.com
Markets + More
Bakery + Cakes/Cupcakes
Forever Sweet Bakery
foreversweetbakery.com
Butcher + Gourmet Grocery + Gourmet to Go + Liquor Store + Organic Food Market + Wine Shop
Stew Leonard’s
stewleonards.com
Desserts
Michele’s Pies
michelespies.com
Caterer
On the Marc
onthemarcevents.com
Seafood Market
Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom
coppsislandoysters.com
Bar Boasts
Beer Selection
Yard House
yardhouse.com
Margaritas
Rio Norwalk
riomexicancafe.com
Martinis
Washington Prime
washingtonprimect.com
Microbrewery
Spacecat
spacecatbrewing.com
Outdoor Bar
Evarito’s
evaritos.com
Pub
O’Neill’s Irish Pub
oneillssono.com
Restaurant Bar
Tavern at GrayBarns
taverbatgraybarns.com
Sports Bar
The Blind Rhino
theblindrhino.com
Wine Bar + Wine List
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
STYLE + SHOPPING
Fashion
Accessories + Event Dresses + Lingerie + Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Swimwear + Women’s Fashion + Women’s Shoes
Nordstorm
nordstorm.com
Department Store + Jeans
Bloomingdales
bloomingdales.com
Eyewear
Warby Parker
warbyparker.com
Teen Fashion
Altar’d State
altardstate.com
Jewelry
Designer Jewelry + Fine Jewelry
Kosta
kostajewelers.com
Everyday Jewelry + Watches
Nordstrom
nordstrom.com
Home
Antiques/Vintage + Decor
Fairfield County Antiques and Design
fairfieldcountyantiquesanddesign.com
Appliances
Aitoro
store.aitoro.com
Closet
California Closets
californiaclosets.com
Furniture
Modern Day Auctions
Moderndayauctions.com
Garden Center + Hardware
Garden Center at Home Depot
homedepot.com
Kitchen + Bath
Bender
benderplumbing.com
Lighting
Chloe Winston
chloewinstonlighting.com
Linens
Bloomingdales
bloomingdales.com
Outdoor Furniture
Knock on Wood
knockonwoodagain.com
Paint
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Sherwin-williams.com
Pool Design
Rave Pools
ravepools.com
Rugs
HomeGoods
homegoods.com
Windows/Doors
KLAR Studio
klarstudio.com
SERVICES + TO-DO’s
Pampering
Blow Out/Updo + Men’s Styling
The Hair Lab Salon
thehairlabsalon.com
Color + Women’s Styling/Salon
Salon Etre
salonetre.com
Cosmetic Spa
Pure Medical Aesthetics
puremedicalaesthetics.com
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services + Waxing/Hair Removal
European Wax
waxcenter.com
Mani/Pedi
Erika’s Color Bar
115 New Canaan Ave.
Massage
Massage Envy
massageenvy.com
Fitness + Gear
Activewear/Running Shoes
lululemon
shop.lululemon.com
CrossFit
CrossFit Norwalk
crossfitnorwalk.com
Dance Fitnesss
Norwalk Academy of Dance
norwalkdance.com
Fitness Studio + Gym
Fit Body Boot Camp
fitbodybootcamp.com
Golf Equipment
Golf Galaxy
stores.golfgalaxy.com
Gym
Equinox
equinox.com
Indoor Cycling + PIlates
Edge Fitness
theedgefitnessclubs.com
Private Fitness Training
Gold Coast Strength and Conditioning
gcstrengthandconditioning.com
Yoga
Saraswati’s Yoga Joint
syjyoga.com
Family Life
Art Classes
The Norwalk Art Space
thenorwalkartspace.org
Children’s/Baby Decor
Carter’s
locations.carters.com
Children’s Clothes
Old Navy
oldnavy.gap.com
Children’s Parties
Stepping Stones
steppingstonesmuseum.org
Family-Friendly Restaurant
BJ Ryan’s
bjryans.com
Nanny/Babysitting Services
Anna & Jack’s Treehouse
thetreehouses.org
Daily Essentials
Auto Repair Shop
Hank Mays
hankmays.com
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
splashcarwashes.com
Dry Cleaners + Tailor
Fabricare Cleaners
fabricarecleaners.net
Event Space
St. Ann’s Club
stannclub.org
Event/Wedding Reception Venue
The Spread
thespreadsono.com
Fine Art Gallery
The Norwalk Art Space
thenorwalkartspace.org
Local Hotel
Tavern at GrayBarns
tavernatgraybarns.com
Pet Groomer
Neon Dog
theneondog.com
Pet Supplies
Petco
stores.petco.com
Shoe Repair
Norwalk Shoe Repair
norwalkshoerepair.com
Storage Facility
Westy Self Storage
westy.com
Veterinarian
Norwalk Animal Hospital
norwalkanimalhospital.com