Best Waterfront Dining in Fairfield County, CT: Our Team's Favorite Spots

There's nothing quite like dinner with a water view, and Fairfield County has no shortage of them. As local real estate agents, we spend as much time exploring this coastline as we do selling it — here are the waterfront spots our team keeps coming back to.

Our Favorite Waterfront Restaurants

L'Escale — Greenwich
At Delamar Greenwich Harbor, with harbor views and a French-Mediterranean menu.

The Beer Garden — Stamford
At Shippan Landing, a relaxed, water-view spot for casual dining and drinks.

Rowayton Seafood Restaurant — Norwalk
At the Rowayton Seafood Market, a classic for fresh, local seafood on the water.

La Plage — Westport
At The Inn at Longshore, waterfront French bistro dining with Long Island Sound views.

Captain's Cove Seaport — Bridgeport
A working marina with multiple dining options and boardwalk views.

Outrigger's — Stratford
At Brewer's Stratford Marina, a go-to for marina-side dining.

More Waterfront & Water-View Spots by Town

Norwalk :

• Harbor Lights
• Overton's
• Sunset Grille
• Luce's Beach Café (Ripka's)
• SoNo Seaport Seafood

Stamford

• The Beer Garden
• The Crab Shell
• Prime
• The Sign of the Whale
• Brennan's by the Beach
• The Wheel

Stratford

• Outrigger's
• Knapp's Landing
• Joey C's Boathouse
• Riley's by the Sea
• Copps Island Oyster Shack
• Riverview Bistro
• The Little Pub

Bridgeport

• Captain's Cove Seaport
• Boca Oyster Bar
• Brewport Brewing Company
• Dolphin's Cove Restaurant & Marina

Westport

• La Plage
• The Boathouse Restaurant (Westport location if applicable; verify location if needed)
• The Whelk
• Bartaco
• Rive Bistro
• Parker Mansion
• The Black Duck Cafe
• Arezzo

Your answers to:

What is the best waterfront restaurant in Fairfield County for a special occasion? L'Escale in Greenwich and La Plage in Westport are top choices for a special-occasion dinner with harbor or Sound views.

Where can I get casual waterfront dining with kids? Rowayton Seafood Restaurant, Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, and Knapp's Landing in Stratford are relaxed, family-friendly options right on the water.

Which town in Fairfield County has the most waterfront restaurant options? Norwalk and Stamford each offer five or more distinct waterfront dining spots, from casual seafood shacks to full-service restaurants.

Love the Waterfront Lifestyle? We Can Help You Live It.

Dinner with a view is one thing — waking up to it is another. Our team specializes in Fairfield County's waterfront and near-waterfront communities, from Rowayton to Westport to Stratford.

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