For you, only the best! We asked our readers to vote for the businesses that make living in Fairfield County pure gold. Here are the results—favorite places to eat, shop, get in shape, look amazing, style up your home and much more.
The best of the Gold Coast 2023 – The Winner’s List
FOOD + DRINK
Best Restaurants Overall
Best Service + Steaks
Washington Prime
141 Washington St., Norwalk,
203-857-1314; washingtonprimect.com
Business Lunch + Seafood
The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood
89 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton,
203-866-4488; rowaytonseafood.com
Creative Menu + Tapas
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 |
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
Hotel Restaurant + Private Dining/Intimate Venue + Special Occasion/Date Night
Tavern at GrayBarns
194 Perry Ave., Norwalk,
203-580-1900; tavernatgraybarns.com
New Restaurant
Happy Monkey
376 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich,
203-405-5787; happymonkeygreenwich.com
Outdoor Dining
Table 104
299 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford,
203-388-8898; table104stamford.com
Pickup/Delivery Option
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Sushi
Nordic Fish
1499 Post Rd., Fairfield,
203-292-8400; nordicfishfairfield.com
Best Regional Specialties
American
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Asian Fusion
Mecha Noodle Bar
151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577 | 116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718 |
1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222;
see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com
Chinese
Little Kitchen
423 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-454-5540; littlekitchenwestport.com
French
Chez Vous Bistro
188 Bedford St., Stamford,
203-504-8770; chezvousbistro.com
Greek
Greenwich Flavor by Myrna’s
148 Mason St., Greenwich,
203-869-1500; greenwichflavorbymyrnas.com
Indian
Coromandel Cuisine of India
25 Old Kings Hwy. N., Darien
631-837-2419; coromandeldarienct.com
Italian
Café Silvium
371 Shippan Ave., Stamford
203-324-1651; cafesilviumct.com
Japanese
Sakura
680 Post Rd. E., Westport
203-222-0802; sakurarestaurant.com
Mediterranean
Layla’s Falafel
936 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-461-8004 | 1535 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-955-1583 |
2088 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-384-0100;
see all locations at laylasfalafel.com
Mexican
La Taqueria
10 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-992-1199 |
1077 Boston Post Rd., 203-202-9399;
taqueriact.com
Spanish
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 |
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Little Thai Kitchen
21 St. Roch Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-2972 | 4 West Ave., Darien, 203-662-0038;
littlethaikitchen.com
Best Casual Food
Bagels
Upper Crust Bagel Co.
197 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich,
203-698-0079; uppercrustbagel.com
Bowls + Noodle Bar/Noodles
Mecha Noodle Bar
151 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-801-7577 | 116 Washington St., Norwalk, 203-295-8718 |
1215 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-8222;
see all locations at mechanoodlebar.com
Burritos
Valencia Luncheria
164 Main St., Norwalk,
203-846-8009; valencialuncheria.com
Frozen Yogurt
16 Handles
219 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-817-0707 | 1300 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-292-9841;
see all locations at 16handles.com
Hamburgers
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Hot Dogs
Super Duper Weenie
306 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield,
203-334-3647; superduperweenie.com
Ice Cream
Gofer Ice Cream
522 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-9080 | 551 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-990-0094 |
869 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-504-3105 | 2367 Summer St., Stamford, 203-355-0800 |
103 Main St., New Canaan, 203-594-1342 | 1020 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-2661 |
1240 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-292-3204 | 379 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-210-5546 |
407 Main St., Ridgefield, 203-244-5673;
see all locations at gofericecream.com
Pizza
Colony Grill
172 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, 203-359-2184 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-866-5252 |
1520 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-1989;
see all locations at colonygrill.com
Ribs/Barbecue
Hoodoo Brown BBQ
967 Ethan Alley Hwy., Ridgefield,
203-438-6033; hoodoobrownbbq.com
Salads
Chopt
1271 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-409-5811 | 1081 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 475-477-9110;
see all locations at choptsalad.com
Best Drop-In Spots
Breakfast
Harborview Market
218 Harborview Ave., Bridgeport,
203-367-7336; harborviewmarket.com
Brunch
Terrain Garden Café
561 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-226-2732; shopterrain.com
Café/Bistro
The Granola Bar
41 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-883-5220 | 700 Canal St., Stamford, 203-883-0304 |
1020 Post Rd., Darien, 475-328-0994 | 275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-0945 |
1876 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-692-4311;
thegranolabar.com
Coffee Shop
Coffee for Good
48 Maple Ave., Greenwich,
203-979-4898; coffeeforgood.org
Deli
A & S Italian Fine Foods
2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield,
203-576-1600; asfinefoods.com
Diner
Orem’s Diner
167 Danbury Rd., Wilton,
203-762-7370; oremsdiner.com
Food Truck
The Tasty Yolk
storefront: 2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport,
203-545-9311; thetastyyolk.com
Health/Organic Food
The Stand Vegan Café
85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield,
203-873-0414; thestandvegancafe.com
Juice Bar
Green & Tonic
7 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, 203-869-1376 | 21 Forest St., New Canaan, 203-594-1851 |
17 Jesup Rd., Westport, 203-557-6392 | 665 Commerce Dr., Fairfield, 203-345-0995;
see all locations at greenandtonic.com
Lunch Spot
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Vegetarian
The Lime
168 Main St., Norwalk,
203-846-9240; limerestaurant.com
Markets + More
Bakery + Cakes/Cup Cakes
DiMare Pastry Shop
1243 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-4781 | 12 Largo Dr. S., Stamford, 203-967-2253;
dimarepastry.com
Butcher
A & S Italian Fine Foods
2079 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield,
203-576-1600; asfinefoods.com
Caterer
Marcia Selden Catering & Events
65 Research Dr., Stamford,
203-353-8000; marciaselden.com
Desserts
BE Chocolat
75 Hillside Rd., Fairfield,
203-292-5981; bechocolat.com
Gourmet Grocery
Balducci’s
1050 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-637-7600 | 1385 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-254-5200;
balduccis.com
Gourmet To Go
Aux Délices
25 Old Kings Hwy., Darien, 203-662-1136 | 3 West Elm St., Greenwich, 203-622-6644 |
1075 East Putname Ave., Riverside, 203-698-1066 | 1035 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-9600;
auxdelicesfoods.com
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
Whole Foods
150 Ledge Rd., Darien, 203-662-0577 | 399 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-227-6858 |
350 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, 203-319-9544;
see all locations at wholefoodsmarket.com
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
Total Wine & More
380 Main St., Norwalk, 203-840-0007;
see all locations at totalwine.com
Organic Food Market
Trader Joe’s
400 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-8966 | 2258 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-330-8301;
see all locations at traderjoes.com
Seafood Market
Fjord Fish Market
158 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-661-5006 | 22 East Ave., New Canaan, 203-966-2200 |
1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-9473 | 1835 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-255-9331;
see all locations at fjordfishmarket.com
Bar Boasts
Beer Selection + Pub
Little Pub
531 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-717-1147 | 26 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-1122 |
2133 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-612-4567;
see all locations at littlepub.com
Margaritas + Restaurant Bar
bartaco
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-8226 | 20 Wilton Rd., Westport, 203-222-8226;
see all locations at bartaco.com
Martinis
Washington Prime
141 Washington St., Norwalk,
203-857-1314; washingtonprimect.com
Microbrewery
Two Roads Brewing
1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford;
tworoadsbrewing.com
Mobile Bar
The Vintage Horse
thevintagehorses.com
Outdoor Bar
314 Beer Garden
314 Wilton Ave., Norwalk,
203-857-1516; 314beergarden.com
Sports Bar
The Blind Rhino
15 N. Main St., South Norwalk, 203-956-7243 | 3425 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, 203-362-5001;
theblindrhino.com
Wine Bar + Wine List
Barcelona Wine Bar
222 Summer St., Stamford, 203-348-4800 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-854-5600 |
4180 Black Rock Tpk., Fairfield, 203-255-0800;
see all locations at barcelonawinebar.com
SHOPPING + STYLE
Fashion
Accessories + Teen Fashion
Apricot Lane
1499 Post Rd., Fairfield,
203-292-9888; apricotlaneboutique.com
Consignment
Olive My Stuff
39 Sanford St., Fairfield;
olivemystuff.com
Department Store
Nordstrom at the The SoNo Collection
100 N. Water St., South Norwalk,
203-642-2634; nordstrom.com and thesonocollection.com
Designer Boutique
Helen Ainson
1078 Post Rd., Darien,
203-655-9841; helenainson.com
Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses
Marietta C. Designs
436 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich;
mariettac.com
Eyewear
Warby Parker
344 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 475-275-9684 | 122 Heights Rd., Ste. 218, Darien; 88-492-7297 |
The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St., South Norwalk, 203-648-9689;
warbyparker.com and thesonocollection.com
Jeans
B Chic
78 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton,
203-210-7037; IG: @bchicct
Lingerie + Swimwear
Soleil Toile
44 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-2887 | 14 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-8688;
soleiltoile.com
Luxe Leisurewear + Men’s Fashion + Men’s Shoes + Women’s Fashion
Mitchells/Richards
359 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-622-0551 | 670 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-5165;
richards.mitchellstores.com and shop.mitchellstores.com
New Shop
The Two Oh Three
107 Post Rd., Fairfield,
thetwoohthree.com
Women’s Shoes
Shoes ‘N’ More
251 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-2323 | 1074-1076 Post Rd., Darien, 203-202-7702 |
121 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-972-8484 | 120 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-920-1960 |
275 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-4224;
see all locations at shoesnmore.com
Jewelry
Designer Jewelry
Betteridge
239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich,
203-869-0124; betteridge.com
Estate Jewelry
R. Hollander Master Goldsmith
154 Bedford St., Stamford,
203-363-2200; ringart.com
Everyday Jewelry
JL Rocks
292 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-454-4541 | 5 Riverside Ln., Greenwich, 203-990-0043;
jlrocks.com
Fine Jewelry
Lux Bond & Green
136 Main St., Westport,
203-227-1300; lbgreen.com
Selection of Local Designers
R. Hollander Master Goldsmith
154 Bedford St., Stamford,
203-363-2200; ringart.com
Special Occasion Jewelry
Shreve, Crump & Low
125 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich,
203-622-6205; shrevecrumpandlow.com
Watches
Manfredi Jewels
121 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 866-610-0705 | 72 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-8705;
manfredijewels.com
Wedding/Engagement Rings
Henry C. Reid Jewelers
1591 Post Rd., Fairfield,
203-255-0447; hcreidjewelers.com
Home
Antiques/Vintage Store
Modern Day Auctions
100 N. Water St., Norwalk,
203-400-6000; moderndayauctions.com
Appliances
Aitoro
401 Westport Ave., Norwalk,
203-847-2471; store.aitoro.com
Closet/Organization
California Closets
565 Westport Ave., Norwalk,
203-924-8444; californiaclosets.com
Decor
The Post
1799 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-292-5700; thepostct.com
Furniture
Serena & Lily
35 Elm St., Westport,
203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com
Garden Center
Designs by Lee
129 Interlaken Rd., Stamford,
203-322-2206; designsbylee.com
Hardware + Paint + Windows/Doors
Ring’s End
181 West Ave., Darien, 203-655-2525;
see all locations at ringsend.com
Home Tech
Fairfield Integrated Systems
1212 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside,
203-614-9365; fairfieldis.io
Kitchen + Bath
BENDER
235 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-663-0272;
see all showroom locations at benderplumbing.com
Lighting
Chloe Winston Lighting Design
68 Water St., Norwalk,
203-957-8686; chloewinstonlighting.com
Linens
The Linen Shop
21 Elm St., New Canaan,
203-972-0433; thelineshopct.com
Outdoor Furniture
Patio.com
428 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-3084 | 919 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-222-1620;
see all locations at patio.com
Pool Design
Shoreline
393 West Ave., Stamford,
203-967-1203; shorelinepools.com
Rugs
Redi-Cut Carpets & Rugs
1620 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-349-6686; redicarpets.com
Stone
Gault Stone
11 Ferry Ln. W., Westport,
203-227-5181; gaultstone.com
SERVICES + TO-DO’S
Pampering
Blow Out/Updo
Noelle Spa
1100 High Ridge Rd., Stamford,
203-322-3445; noelle.com
Color + Women’s Styling/Salon
The Color Café
23 Benedict Pl., Greenwich, 203-769-1929 |
Color Cafe North, 456 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-642-4163;
colorcafestudio.com
Cosmetic Spa
Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa
100 Melrose Ave., Greenwich | 1200 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-954-9293;
greenwichcosmeticsurgery.com
Day Spa
J House
1114 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich,
203-698-6980; jhousegreenwich.com
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services
Aileen Barcia Lash Studio
131 Kings Hwy. N., Westport;
abprobeauty.com
Facial
Maria Nicole Aesthetics
1011 Hope St., Stamford,
203-570-5238; marianicoleaesthetics.com
Makeup Application
ultimathule
37 Saugatuck Ave., Westport,
203-454-2249; ultimathulesalon.com
Makeup Boutique
bluemercury
254 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-863-0005 | 120 Main St., New Canaan, 203-972-7100 |
1015 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-656-9660 | 57 Main St., Westport, 203-222-9222 |
62 Main St., Westport, 203-227-6900;
see all locations at bluemercury.com
Mani/Pedi
Posh Spa & Nail
195 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-900-1099 | 1077 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-309-5454 |
401 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-222-8830;
poshct.com
Massage
Massage Mavens
203-340-2518;
massagemavens.com
Men’s Styling/Salon
Westport Cut & Shave
235 Post Rd., Westport,
203-557-8500; westportcutshave.com
Spray Tan
Bronzed by Coy
231 Post Rd., Westport,
203-908-0184; bronzedbycoy.com
Waxing/Hair Removal
The Waxing Spot
211 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-340-9590 | 420 Post Rd. W., Westport, 203-228-5118;
thewaxingspot.com
Fitness + Gear
Activewear
Athleta
350 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-625-0129 | 103-107 Main St., Westport, 203-454-0001;
see all locations at athleta.gap.com
Barre
The Bar Method
800 Post Rd., Darien, 203-2020-7975 | 85 Mill Plain Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-8825;
barmethod.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
1492 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-883-8488 | 1950 Boston Post Rd., Darien, 203-355-0002;
see all locations at dannyscycles.com
Crossfit + Fitness Studio + Gym
Carozza Fitness
316 Courtland Ave., Stamford,
203-561-0493; carozzafitness.com
Dance Fitness
Conservatory of Dance
152 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton,
475-263-4870; conservatory-of-dance.com
Golf Equipment
Sterling
1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford,
203-461-9090; sterlingfarmsgc.com
Indoor Cycling
Life Cycle
135 Bedford St., Stamford,
203-978-3510; lifecyclect.com
Pilates
Black Rock Pilates
2889 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport,
203-335-1987; blackrockpilates.com
Private Fitness Training + Virtual/Live Stream Fitness
The U
225 High Ridge Rd., Stamford,
203-309-6231; morethanjustagym.com
Yoga
Connecticut Power Yoga
1372 Summer St., Stamford,
203-539-1852; ctpoweryoga.com
Family Life
Art Classes
Make-modern
1985 Boston Post Rd., Darien,
203-655-1985; make-modern.com
Children’s/Baby Décor
Wiggles & Giggles
37 Tokeneke Rd., Darien,
203-309-5109; wigglesandgigglesshop.com
Children’s Clothes
The Piccolina Shop
82 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich,
203-900-7001; thepiccolinashop.com
Youth Fitness Training
Chelsea Piers Connecticut
1 Blachley Rd., Stamford,
203-989-1000; sports.chelseapiers.com
Children’s Haircuts
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
1568 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-557-8700; sharkeyscutsforkids.com
Children’s Music Lessons
Suzuki Music Schools
246 Post Road E., Westport,
203-227-9474; suzukischools.org
Children’s Parties
Hands On Pottery
15 Tokeneke Rd., Darien, 203-656-3995 | 1700 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-319-1273;
hopct.com
College Prep Courses
Carnegie Prep
203-352-3500; carnegieprep.com
Family-Friendly Restaurant
Colony Grill
172 Murtle Ave., Stamford, 203-359-2184 | 515 West Ave., Norwalk, 203-866-5252 |
1520 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-1989;
see all locations at colonygrill.com
Nanny/Babysitting Services
Wee Care Nanny
203-359-8410;
weecarenanny.com
Toy Store
Awesome Toys and Gifts
970 High Ridge Rd., Stamford | 429 Post Rd. E., Westport, 424-293-7663;
awesometoys.com
Daily Essentials
Auto Shop
Fairfield Automotive Service
2149 Post Rd., Fairfield,
203-259-6500; fairfieldauto.net
Bookstore
Westport Book Shop
23 Jesup Rd., Westport,
203-349-5141; www.westportbooksaleventures.org
Car Wash
Splash Car Wash
see all locations at splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
Franny’s Farmacy
940 Post Rd. E. (inside The Collective West), Westport,
203-349-5588; frannysfarmacy.com/cbd-westport
Dry Cleaners
Fabricare Cleaners
264 Heights Rd., Darien, 203-655-3381 | 5 Holmes St., Norwalk, 203-229-0001 |
2130 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-256-2725 | pickup service in Fairfield County, 203-229-0001;
fabricarecleaners.net
Event Space
Darien Community Association
274 Middlesex Rd., Darien,
203-655-9050; darienca.org
Event Space/Wedding Reception Venue
The Inn at Longshore
260 Compo Rd. S., Westport,
203-226-3316; innatlongshore.com
Fine Art Gallery
The Flinn Gallery
101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich,
203-622-7947; flinngallery.com
Florist
Fresh Flower Bar
1301 Bronson Rd., Fairfield,
203-800-3830; freshflowerbar.com
Gift Shop
Splurge
39 Lewis St., Greenwich,
203-869-7600; splurgegifts.com
Livery Service
Rudy’s Executive Transportation
800-243-7839;
rudylimo.com
Local Hotel
Delamar Southport
275 Old Post Rd., Southport,
203-259-2800; delamar.com/southport
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa
All Fur Paws
209 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich,
203-542-5181; allfurpawsct.com
Pet Supplies/Clothing
Earth Animal
925 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-222-7173; earthanimal.com
Portrait Photographer
Karen Morneau
karenmorneauphotography.com
Wedding Photographer
Melani Lust
melanilustphotography.com
Shoe Repair
Westfair Shoe Repair
1783 Post Rd. E., Westport,
203-259-5587
Stationery/Formal Invitations
Bespoke Designs
8 Sconset Sq., Westport,
203-557-6777; bespokedesigns.com
Storage Facility
Westy Self Storage
80 Brownhouse Rd., Stamford, 203-961-8000 | 50 Keeler Ave., Norwalk, 203-899-1234 |
65 Danbury Rd., Wilton, 203-762-7600 | 2070 Kings Hwy., Fairfield, 203-256-2777;
see all locations at westy.com
Tailor
Ted the Tailor
2 Church St., Greenwich,
203-869-5699
Veterinarian
Cannondale Animal Clinic
481 Danbury Rd., Wilton,
203-834-8855; cannondaleanimalclinic.com