Whether you are taking your family for an outing or are looking for a quick meal in Connecticut, Fairfield has a variety of restaurants which ideal to suit what you may be looking for. Fraiche, located on 75 hillside road was started by the famous chef Marc Lippman who also owns the Greenfield hill restaurant, opened in 2007, to an avalanche of reviews on the New York Times. fraiche’s cooking can be said to be contemporary American utilizing various fruits and greens to yield a simple but stylish dinning experience. Featuring “family Thursdays” where one can enjoy whatsoever dish for a fixed menu price of $38.00, fraiche a rare family friendly restaurant that you would want to experience not only with your family but friends also.

In 2008, one of the top 1000 Italian restaurants was Ponte Vecchio on 1275 post road. Contrary to other chain hotels offering Italian food, this hotel prepares beef, fish and pasta on traditional specifications. For a reasonable meal price of $ 34.00, diners will feel at home here.

A few blocks from Ponte Vecchio is Wilson’s BBQ on 1851 post road offering some good traditional southern barbecue. Every item on the menu, from Texas style brisket to st. louis ribs, is boldly southern. This is the sole establishment of its kind in town where meat is prepared in a slow cooked pit to yield its mouth watering taste and aroma. For those whose love for barbecue is only equal to their love for their favorite game, this is the ideal place to be.

Sarabande on 12 Unquowa place is a multi purpose hotel with a menu that offers whatever dish you may be looking for. Famed for its seafood menu or great steak, this is the best place be it for a special occasion, family meal or a romantic dinner for a couple. With the mid day meal ranging from $5-$16, and supper from $12-$33, Sarabande is a good bargain. The restaurant also has vegetarian delicacies, take away menu and an outside terrace where you can enjoy the sunshine as you enjoy your meal.

Since it opened under new management, Sweet Basil Asian cuisine on 284 Black Rock Tpk is much more cheaper and family friendly. Contrary to many Asian restaurants, this hotel goes beyond Chinese and Japanese cuisine to offer old fashioned meals from Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The interior decoration is modern and elegant. Their friendly staff and cheap prices make the hotel stand over their competitors.

For a visitor or a resident, Fairfield has what it takes to give that unique and memorable experience that one will always yearn to experience it over and over again.