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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bridgeport area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bridgeport area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Biagio Osteria

- Rating: 3.7/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 88 Ryders Lane Stratford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Sinclair

- Rating: 3.7/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. The Chelsea

- Rating: 3.8/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 12 Unquowa Place Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Little Barn

- Rating: 3.8/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1050 Post Road East Westport, Connecticut
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Monty's River Grille

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Coram Lane Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Fire Engine Pizza Company

- Rating: 3.9/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2914 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Bridge House Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 49 Bridgeport Ave. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Gusto Trattoria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 Boston Post Road Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton

- Rating: 4.0/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Commerce Drive Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ralph n Rich's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Smithy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Main St. Monroe, Connecticut
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. La Scogliera

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 474 River Road Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Little Goose

- Rating: 4.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 397 Commerce Drive Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Bin 100 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 Lansdale Ave. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Amici's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 500-C Howe Ave. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mario The Baker

- Rating: 4.1/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4414 Main St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Osteria Romana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 89 Main St. Monroe, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Il Palio Ristorante

- Rating: 4.2/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5 Corporate Drive Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pantanal Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Frank St. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Brazilian, Desserts, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Chaplin

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 427 Howe Ave. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Red Lotus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 872 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Sonia's Gourmet Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 881 Post Road Fairfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Breeze Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 470 Howe Ave. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Latin American, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Tasty Yolk

- Rating: 4.7/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2992 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Addeo's Fire & Ice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Center St. Shelton, Connecticut
- Categories: Desserts, Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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