Since January, you, our enthusiastic readers, have sounded off on your favorite businesses across the Gold Coast. And we’ve been listening. Read on for the results of your votes on what you consider to be tops in Fairfield County for 2024.
Best of Gold Coast 2024
Top Restaurants in Fairfield County
Spanish + Tapas
BARCELONA WINE BAR
4180 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 255-0800
515 West Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 854-5600
222 Summer Street, Stamford.(203) 348-4800
Mexican
BARTACO
222 Summer Street, Stamford, (203) 323-8226
20 Wilton Road, Westport, (203) 222-8226
New Restaurant
THE BENJAMIN
20 West Lane, Ridgefield, (475) 275-6001
Italian
CAFÉ SILVIUM
371 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, (203) 324-1651
Business Lunch
THE CAPITAL GRILLE
230 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, (203) 967-0000
Family-Friendly Restaurant + Pickup/Delivery Option
COLONY GRILL
1520 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 259-1989
515 West Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 866-5252
172 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, (203) 359-2184
Indian
COROMANDEL
25 Old Kings Highway N., Darien, (631) 837-2419
Creative Menu
THE COTTAGE
49 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 769-1220
256 Post Road E., Westport, (203) 557-3701
Event Space/Weddings
THE INN AT LONGSHORE
260 Compo Road S., Westport, (203) 226-3316
Greek
KOUZINA
223 Main Street, Stamford, (203) 588-0110
Mediterranean
LAYLA’S FALAFEL
2088 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 384-0100
936 High Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 461-8004
1535 Post Road E., Westport, (203) 955-1583
French
LE PENGUIN
61 Lewis Street, Greenwich, (203) 717-1200
Chinese
LITTLE KITCHEN
423 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 454-5540
American
LITTLE PUB
2133 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 612-4567
531 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob, (203) 717-1147
10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, (203) 612-7523
41 Saugatuck Avenue, Westport, (203) 227-0511
26 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 762-1122
Thai
LITTLE THAI KITCHEN
4 West Avenue, Darien, (203) 622-0038
21 St. Roch Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 622-2972
Asian/Asian Fusion
MECHA NOODLE BAR
1215 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 292-8222
116 Washington Street, Norwalk, (203) 295-8718
151 Bedford Street, Stamford, (203) 801-7577
Sushi
NORDIC FISH
1499 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 292-8400
Outdoor Dining + Seafood
THE RESTAURANT AT ROWAYTON SEAFOOD
89 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton, (203) 866-4488
Japanese
SAKURA
680 Post Road E., Westport, (203) 222-0802
Hotel Restaurant + Private Dining/Intimate Venue + Special Occasion/Date Night
TAVERN AT GRAYBARNS
194 Perry Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 580-1900
Best Service
TONY’S AT THE J HOUSE
1114 Putnam Avenue, Riverside, (203) 698-6999
Steaks
WASHINGTON PRIME
141 Washington Street, Norwalk, (203) 857-1314
Event Space
314 BEER GARDEN
314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 857-1516
Best Casual Dining Spots in Fairfield County
Frozen Yogurt
16 HANDLES
Fairfield: 1300 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 292-9841
Stamford: 219 Bedford Street, Stamford, (203) 817-0707
Deli
A&S ITALIAN FINE FOODS
Fairfield: 2079 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 576-1600
Stamford: 856 High Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 322-3899
Westport: 361 Post Road West, Westport, (203) 293-4042
Salads
AUX DELICES
Darien: 25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, (203) 662-1136
Greenwich: 3 West Elm Street, Greenwich, (203) 622-6644
Riverside: 1075 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, (203) 698-1066
Westport: 1035 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 557-9600
Pizza
COLONY GRILL
Fairfield: 1520 Post Road, Fairfield , (203) 259-1989
Norwalk: 515 West Avenue, Norwalk , (203) 866-5252
Stamford: 172 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford , (203) 359-2184
Coffee Shop (Independent)
COFFEE FOR GOOD
48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 979-4898
Health/Organic Food, Juice Bar
GREEN & TONIC
Darien: 15 Corbin Drive Unit 105, Darien, (203) 656-1036
Greenwich: 7 Strickland Road, Greenwich, (203) 869-1376
New Canaan: 21 Forest Street, New Canaan, (203) 594-1851
Westport: 17 Jesup Road, Westport, (203) 557-6392
Breakfast
HARBORVIEW
218 Harborview Avenue, Bridgeport, (203) 367-7336
Ribs/Barbeque
HOODOO BROWN BBQ
967 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield, (203) 438-6033
Hamburgers, Lunch Spot
LITTLE PUB
Fairfield: 2133 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield , (203) 612-4567
Greenwich: 531 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich , (203) 717-1147
Stratford: 10 Washington Parkway, Stratford, (203) 612-7523
Westport: 41 Saugatuck Avenue, Westport , (203) 227-0511
Wilton: 26 Danbury Road, Wilton , (203) 762-1122
Bowls and Noodle Bar/Noodles
MECHA NOODLE BAR
Fairfield: 1215 Post Road, Fairfield , (203) 292-8222
Norwalk: 116 Washington Street, Norwalk , (203) 295-8718
Stamford: 151 Bedford Street, Stamford , (203) 801-7577
Diner
OREM’S DINER
167 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 762-7370
Bagels
POPUP BAGELS
Greenwich: 12 Riversville Road, Greenwich
Westport: 971 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 293-4057
Ice Cream/Gelato
SUNNY DAES
Fairfield: 2505 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 372-3058 | 808 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 256-9055
Norwalk: 211 Main Street, Norwalk, (203) 295-8528
Stamford: 633 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, (203) 977-0661
Westport: 30 Riverside Avenue, Westport, (203) 557-4212
Hot Dogs
SUPER DUPER WEENIE
306 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 334-3647
Food Truck
TASTY YOLK
Bridgeport: 2992 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, (203) 545-9311
Stratford: 3530 Main Street, Stratford, (203) 913-8994
Brunch, Café/Bistro
TERRAIN GARDEN CAFE
561 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 226-2732
Vegetarian
THE LIME
168 Main Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 846-9240
Burritos
VALENCIA LUNCHERIA
164 Main Street, Norwalk, (203) 846-8009
Best Markets & Catering in Fairfield County
Gourmet To Go
AUX DÉLICES
Darien: 25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, (203) 662-1136
Greenwich: 3 West Elm Street, Greenwich, (203) 622-6644
Riverside: 1075 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, (203) 698-1066
Westport: 1035 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 557-9600
Desserts/Chocolates
BE CHOCOLAT
75 Hillside Road, Fairfield, (203) 292-5981
Seafood Market
FJORD FISH MARKET
Darien: 1015 Boston Post Road, Darien, (203) 202-9473
Greenwich: 160 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 661-5006
New Canaan: 22 East Avenue, New Canaan, (203) 966-2200
Westport: 1835 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 255-9331
Cakes/Cupcakes
FOREVER SWEET BAKERY
235 Main Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 939-9600
Caterer
MARCIA SELDEN CATERING
65 Research Drive, Stamford, (203) 353-8000
Butcher Shop
SAUGATUCK PROVISIONS
580 Riverside Avenue, Westport, (203) 557-3655
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
STEW LEONARD’S
100 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 847-7214
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
TOTAL WINE
380 Main Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 840-0007
Organic Food Market
TRADER JOE’S
Darien: 436 Boston Post Road, Darien, (203) 656-1414
Fairfield: 2258 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 330-8301
Stamford: 1041 High Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 321-8440
Westport: 400 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 226-8966
Gourmet Grocery
VILLAGE MARKET
108 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, (203) 762-7283
Bakery
WAVE HILL BREADS
30 High Street, Norwalk, (203) 762-9595
The Best Jewelry Stores in Fairfield County
Special Occasion Jewelry
BETTERIDGE
239 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 869-0124
Estate Jewelry
FAMILLE
23 Lewis Street, Greenwich, (203) 489-0464
Wedding/Engagement Rings
HENRY C. REID & SON JEWELERS
1591 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 255-0447
Everyday Jewelry
JL ROCKS
5 Riverside Lane, Greenwich, (203) 990-0043
292 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 454-4541
Designer Jewelry
LUX BOND & GREEN
136 Main Street, Westport, (203) 227-1300
Watches
MANFREDI JEWELS
121 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (866) 312-9653
72 Elm Street, New Canaan, (203) 966-8705
Selection of Local Designers
RUSS HOLLANDER MASTER GOLDSMITH
154 Bedford Street, Stamford, (203) 363-2200
Fine Jewelry
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW
125 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 622-6205
Best Home Stores in Fairfield County
Appliances
AITORO
401 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 847-2471
Rugs
A.T. PROUDIAN
1545 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 622-1200
Closet/Organization
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
565 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 924-8444
Lighting
CHLOE WINSTON
68 Water Street, Norwalk, (203) 957-8686
Garden Center
DESIGNS BY LEE
129 Interlaken Road, Stamford, (475) 400-9025
Antiques/Vintage
FAIRFIELD COUNTY ANTIQUE AND DESIGN
39 Knight Street, Norwalk, (203) 826-8575
Stone
GAULT STONE
11 Ferry Lane West, Westport, (203) 227-5181
Kitchen + Bath
KOHLER SIGNATURE STORE
Greenwich: 125 E Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 900-7767
Westport: 1320 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 577-5388
Outdoor Furniture
OUTDOOR DESIGN & LIVING
1301 Bronson Road, Fairfield, (203) 259-9630
Pool Design
RAVE POOLS
64 Wall Street, Norwalk, (203) 856-4842
Hardware + Paint + Windows/Doors
RING’S END
Darien: 181 West Avenue, Darien, (203) 655-2525
Fairfield: 1139 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 256-9550
Norwalk: 149 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 663-4450
Stamford: 87 Harvard Avenue, Stamford, (203) 356-4000 | 921 High Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 322-5502
Stratford: 160 Avon Street, Stratford, (203) 814-3050
Westport: 877 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 226-6133
Wilton: 129 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 761-1000
Furniture
SERENA & LILY
35 Elm Street, Westport, (203) 635-8000
Décor
THE POST
1799 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 292-5700
Home Tech
UNTANGLED
230 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 665-8221
Best Salons & Spas in Fairfield County
Blow Out + Women’s Styling/Salon
BLOOM SALON
1779 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 601-0022
Makeup Shop
BLUEMERCURY
Darien: 1015 Boston Post Road, Darien, (203) 656-9660
Greenwich: 254 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 863-0005
New Canaan: 120 Main Street, New Canaan, (203) 972-7100
Westport: 62 Main Street, Westport, (203) 227-6900 | 57 Main Street, Westport, (203) 222-9222
Spray Tan
BRONZED BY COY
231 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, (203) 908-0184
Waxing/Hair Removal
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER
Fairfield: 2000 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, (203) 844-0323
Norwalk: 607 Main Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 956-5800
Stamford: 2359 Summer Street, Stamford, (203) 487-3977
Westport: 409 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 295-8905
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services
FEATHER AND FRINGE
252 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 212-9846
Color
J&CO HAIR SALON
1 Bank Street Suite 406, Stamford, (203) 388-8538
Makeup Application
LINDSEY TROP WEDDINGS
Facial
MARIA NICOLE AESTHETICS
1011 Hope Street Suite P, Stamford, (203) 570-5238
Day Spa + Massage
NÖELLE
1100 High Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 322-3445
Mani/Pedi
POSH SPA & NAILS
Darien: 1077 Boston Post Road, Darien, (203) 309-5454
Greenwich: 195 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 900-1099
Westport: 401 Post Road West, Westport, (203) 222-8830
Cosmetic Spa
SKIN SOLUTIONS COLLECTIVE
169 Greenwich Avenue Floor 2, Greenwich, (203) 885-1580
Men’s Styling/Salon
WESTPORT CUT & SHAVE
235 Post Road West, Westport, (203) 557-8500
Best Fitness Studios and Shops in Fairfield County
Bicycle Shop
BAX CYCLES
78 Valley Road, Greenwich, (203) 661-7736
Fitness Studio + Gym + Private Fitness Training + Virtual Fitness
BEYOND FITNESS
1051 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 842-2999
CrossFit
CAROZZA FITNESS
55 Crescent Street, Stamford, (203) 561-0493
Indoor Cycling
CHELSEA PIERS CT
1 Blachley Road, Stamford, (203) 989-1000
Pilates
CLUB PILATES
Darien: 1063 Boston Post Road, Darien, (203) 439-4670
Fairfield: 85 Mill Plain Road Sportsplex Building V, Fairfield, (203) 659-0090
Greenwich: 1381 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 409-5116
New Canaan: 70 Main Street, New Canaan, (203) 405-8050
Stamford: 1051 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, (475) 550-5011
Westport: 427 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 990-1011
Yoga
CONNECTICUT POWER YOGA
1372 Summer Street, Stamford, (203) 539-1852
Dance Fitness
EMPOWERED AERIAL FITNESS
316 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, (203) 324-0832
Golf Equipment
GOLF GALAXY
595 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 855-0500
Activewear
LULULEMON
Greenwich: 151 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 793-6259
Westport: 69 Main Street, Westport, (475) 256-5433
Barre
THE BAR METHOD
Darien: 800 Post Road, Darien, (203) 202-7975
Fairfield: 85 Mill Plain Road Suite V, Fairfield, (203) 259-8825
Best Children’s Stores and Services in Fairfield County
Childcare
ANNA AND JACK’S TREEHOUSE
770 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, (914) 758-1058
College Prep Courses
CARNEGIE PREP
(203) 352-3500
Children’s Sports/Youth Fitness Training
CHELSEA PIERS CT
1 Blachley Road, Stamford, (203) 989-1000
Toy Store
DARIEN TOY BOX
15 Corbin Drive Suite 103, Darien, (203) 202-2992
Children’s Music Lessons
FAIRFIELD SCHOOL OF MUSIC
2465 Black Rock Turnpike 2nd Floor, Fairfield, (203) 690-1888
Art Classes + Children’s Parties
MAKE-MODERN
1985 Boston Post Road, Darien
220 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob
(203) 655-1985
Children’s Haircuts
SHARKEY’S CUTS FOR KIDS
1568 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 557-8700
Children’s/Baby Décor
SHE LA LA
120 Main Street, New Canaan, (203) 594-9798
404 Main Street, Ridgefield, (203) 997-7008
280 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 557-8365
Children’s Clothes
WIGGLES & GIGGLES
37 Tokeneke Road, Darien, (203) 309-5109
Best Daily Essential Stores and Services in Fairfield County
Photographer (Portrait)
ABBY COLE PHOTOGRAPHY
(203) 940-2413
Inquiries form
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa
BARKS N BUBBLES
60 Pemberwick Rd A, Greenwich, (203) 640-6656
Photographer (Wedding)
CALLALILY STUDIOS
110 Prospect Street Suite 1, Stamford, (203) 550-0867
Veterinarian
CANNONDALE ANIMAL CLINIC
481 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 834-8855
Local Hotel
DELAMAR SOUTHPORT
275 Old Post Road, Southport, (203) 259-2800
Pet Supplies/Clothing
EARTH ANIMAL
925 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 222-7173
Dry Cleaning
FABRICARE
264 Heights Road Unit B, Darien, (203) 655-3381
2130 Post Road, Fairfield, (203) 256-2725
5 Holmes Street, Norwalk, (203) 229-0001
CBD Store
FINE FETTLE
191 Main Street, Norwalk, (203) 295-7861
12 Research Drive, Stamford, (203) 989-9133
Fine Art Gallery
FLINN GALLERY
101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 622-7947
Florist
FRESH FLOWER BAR
1301 Bronson Road, Fairfield, (203) 800-3830
Tailor
MARIETTA C. DESIGNS
436 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 661-2171
Auto Shop
PRAY AUTO BODY
352 Elm Street, Stamford, (203) 359-3025
Livery Service
RUDY’S LIMOUSINE
85 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford, (203) 609-8000
Car Wash
SPLASH CAR WASH
251 Post Road, Darien, (203) 655-8778
1400 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, (203) 255-9209
73 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 625-0809
625 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, (203) 531-4497
186 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 750-0808
649 Hope Street, Stamford, (203) 975-8600
791 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 227-9274
382 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 762-7500
Gift Shop
SPLURGE
39 Lewis Street, Greenwich, (203) 869-7600
Stationery/Formal Invitations
THE WRITE STUFF
12 Sachem Road, Weston, (203) 227-9595
Shoe Repair
WESTFAIR
1789 Post Road East, Westport, (203) 259-5587
Bookstore
WESTPORT BOOK SHOP
23 Jesup Road, Westport, (203) 349-5141
Storage
WESTY
2070 Kings Highway, Fairfield, (203) 256-2777
50 Keeler Avenue, Norwalk, (203) 899-1234
80 Brownhouse Road, Stamford, (203) 961-8000
65 Danbury Road, Wilton, (203) 762-7600