You can almost feel spring around the corner, with the daytime sun melting all that snow. But nights are still a bit chilly, even well into spring and even summer, and nothing beats the crisp night cold than a warm fire.
Fireside dining, it turns out, is somewhat of a scarcity these days in Fairfield County. But here are some hot spots to warm you up with a cozy fire.
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Since last spring, the open fireplace in the tavern setting of The Goose has drawn people to the meticulously restored warm and inviting bar and open fireplace. Enjoy a glass of wine by the corner fire here.
972 Boston Post Rd. Darien (203) 656-2600
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Take the fireplace, add water views and you have the quintessential New England experience. The trick is to the find the place, which is located in a sea of office buildings.
299 Riverside Ave. Westport (203) 226-5532
In the heart of Westport, this historic landmark features three—yes, three—fireplaces, the ambience of creaky wide-plank wood floors and all the rustic charm you can conjour up for a cozy fireside night out.
146 Main St Westport (203) 221-7222
This venerable Japanese Restaurant is a legendary icon in the Fairfield County restaurant world, partly because its been here forever. If you haven’t had an occasion to sit in the small dining room with the fireplace, take this chance to be inspired with an Asian flair.
680 Post Road East Westport (203) 222-0802
For 50 years the Red Barn has offered fireside dining and an authentic barn setting to remind you of why you live in New England.
292 Wilton Rd, Westport (203) 222-9549
The Irish is flowing here with a vibrant pub at the gateway to SoNo. This is the spot for an evening of live music along with your fireside experience.
93 North Main Street in Norwalk (203) 838-0222.
Blend your fire with a nautical theme in the quainter part of Rowayton in this new addition to the Norwalk restaurant scene. (See a recent Patch article about the restaurant, .)
148 Rowayton Ave. Rowayton (203) 853-7245
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