Having garnered favorable reviews in such local publications as "Stamford Advocate," "Fairfield County Weekly" and "Fairfield County Dining," Telluride Restaurant crafts a distinctive experience for patrons with its use of the freshest seafood, and cheeses from local artisans along with organic produce. Begin by choosing from a menu of "little foods" or appetizers, which include Telluride's crab cakes, raw oysters and chili and cumin dusted calamari, in addition to salad selections like the lobster cobb salad and the wasabi crusted ahi tuna salad. Entrées also include meat, chicken and pasta selections, as well as seafood plates like san seared scallops and fennel dusted Chilean sea bass. Patrons can complete their Telluride experience by ordering dishes like macadamia-crusted key lime pie and crème brulee from the dessert menu. In addition to dinner, Telluride also serves a lunch, as well as a range of spirits, dessert wines, coffees and other drinks.
Telluride Restaurant
245 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-357-7679
telluriderestaurant.com
The brainchild of Bennett Salvatore, a veteran NBA referee who has called games featuring legends like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, Bennett's Steak & Fish House is Salvatore's vision for fine dining and impeccable service in Stamford. Diners can choose from any of several appetizers, including Prince Edward Island mussels, jumbo shrimp cocktail and salt and pepper calamari. Filet of sole and broiled Atlantic salmon are among the restaurant's dinner entrees. Patrons can also select from pasta dishes like linguine vongole (linguini with clams) and ravioli four cheese as their main course, among others. Bennett's also features a wine list of champagne and sparkling wines. In addition to lunch and dinner menus, a majority of the restaurant's dinner menu can be ordered to accommodate gluten-free diets.
Bennett's Steak & Fish House
24 Spring St.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-978-7995
bennettsofstamford.com
Near the Stamford Landing marina, the Crab Shell restaurant is an ideal dining experience for those wishing to enjoy seafood and a shoreline and beach ambiance. In addition to lunch, dinner and night menus, the restaurant features a kid's menu as well. Crab Shell brings in fresh fish daily to add to the restaurant's expansive menu of seafood selections. Appetizers include belly clams, lobster bisque and fried Maryland crab cake, as well as salads like chilled lobster as starters. Patrons can enjoy a range of seafood entrees, from baked stuffed shrimp and shrimp seafood penne with vodka sauce, to Alaskan king crab legs and stuffed filet of sole with lobster sauce. The restaurant's wine list features whites, reds and champagnes that can be ordered by the glass or the bottle, as well as beer selections. In the summer months, Crab Shell features bands as live entertainment.
Crab Shell
46 Southfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
203-967-7229
crabshell.com
