Fish Restaurant + Bar

My husband and I stopped in for a nice dinner while in downtown Stamford, and we were impressed! Truly a great place for a seafood lover. The lobster mac and cheese was delicious, and we liked how you could choose any cooking method, fish, sauce, and side to make your own meal. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, with everything coming out from the kitchen in timely manner. Loved the vibe as well!

I stopped by Fish in Stamford, CT for happy hour and had such an amazing experience! I sat at the bar and was helped by Kayla, who was absolutely phenomenal. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, her energy, attention to detail, and friendly personality made the whole visit even better. She made the best mules and espresso martinis I’ve ever had! seriously top-tier cocktails. I also had the $1.50 oysters (can’t beat that deal during their daily happy hour) and the salmon lettuce wraps, which were to die for! The ambiance was amazing, classy yet relaxed, great music, and good vibes all around. Between the delicious food, the beautiful setting, and Kayla’s outstanding service, this place easily became one of my new favorites. I’ll definitely be coming back soon!

First and foremost - Juana S.; more about her below.... During a recent visit to Stamford, we had several opportunities to indulge in the Bedford St row of restaurants, the highlight being our dinner at Fish Restaurant & Bar. Our timing was ideal as happy hour was still underway. Decent selection of food and drinks offered. We ordered a couple dozen Blue Point Oysters with cocktails in anticipation of our main courses. The Oysters were fresh, briny and delicious and had we not ordered the mains, would have indulged in another couple dozen. Our mains arrived; Bouillabaisse for me and Paella shared by the girls. Excellent presentation for both. The Bouillabaisse was substantial, full of fresh seafood, with a subtle saffron broth. Their recipe did not include the typical lobster tail flourish, yet satisfying nonetheless. The Paella was generously portioned for two with ample seafood and elicited positive responses. About Juana S.; within minutes of seating, we were greeted by Juana. She was easy going and felt familiar from the start. Juana was appropriately attentive, but most memorably a delightfully personable and engaging host to us. It felt like being a guest in her home. I will look forward to our next visit to Stamford and another meal at Fish and hope our timing aligns with Juana's schedule. She was a rare experience in hospitality.

We celebrated my mother's birthday at Fish last night, and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. Juana was our initial server—warm, attentive, and welcoming. When she had to leave for the evening, Soso stepped in and truly made us feel at home. Her kindness and friendly energy were so genuine, it felt like we were dining with family. We had a toddler with us, and both Juana and Soso went out of their way to make sure he was comfortable and happy. That kind of care means the world, especially during a special occasion. The atmosphere was cozy, the service was seamless, and the staff made our evening unforgettable. Thank you, Fish, for helping us celebrate with such grace and heart!

The Mediterranean salad was awesome - great veg, feta, olives, quinoa, light dressing. Delish. Probably should not have ordered paella in a fish restaurant- save that for Spanish restaurants. The rice was not fresh and came out too quickly - it was not really a paella. It was more like overcooked rice with fish in it. Yummy fish but not what we expected. It should be removed from the menu or it needs to be done right. Overall good experience but avoid the paella. Looking forward to trying grilled fish! We will be back.

This is a very good restaurant. For the appetizer, we ordered the Fried Montauk Calamari, which was excellent. For the entrées, we chose the Naked Fish option: grilled salmon with a side of mashed potatoes, Baja fish tacos, and Black Squid Ink Linguini. All were delicious. However, for the Naked Fish, it would be better to include two sides. The portion of mashed potatoes was huge, and I recommend allowing the option to choose two smaller sides instead, so people can order both a carb and a veggie with their fish, for example. The atmosphere is very nice, and the outdoor seating is lovely. I highly recommend it!

I was very excited to try Fish after hearing how good it was. I have mixed feelings about the overall experience. We ordered our drinks and started with the Pear & Truffle Burrata salad (5 stars) which was fantastic with flavor. The salad came out before the drinks were served. I had the Clouds Empress gin cocktail (5 stars) for taste and flavor. Our server Deanna was friendly but the service was slow and she wasn’t very familiar with the menu items. After finishing our salad, we had to wait another 30mins before ordering our food while our server talked to the guests at the table behind us. I was interested in ordering the Lobster Raviolis but wanted to know if they were made fresh in-house daily or if they were frozen, she had to ask another server and they are frozen, not made at the restaurant . I ended up ordering the Cajun Shrimp entree and I was not impressed. It was more of a cream sauce with no Cajun flavor at all. The scallops were non existent(chards). I had asked Deanna for salt and pepper and she brought over two pepper grinders, the salt was in small clear glass bottles, had to ask another server. I’d come here for drinks but the prices do not match the quality of the food served and the whole process just dragged. The host was very nice and staff were personable and pleasant. We sat outside as the evening was nice and warm. Parking is on street and what is available. This is a busy area so getting here earlier would be advised.

Solid 4. The place is actually relaxing and the servers were lovely. Food wise, wouldn't say exceptional (just lacks flavor in general), it was just good. We had the steak and halibut as mains, but the cod tacos just don't seem to work with the mango on top, doesn't add any flavour, but that's just me. Good place for lunch but I'd also look to try other places int the area.

Under the radar find!! Fish knocked our socks off! Outdoor seating (with heaters) Friendly & efficient staff Fresh ingredients & fantastic fare Solid wine selection Can't wait to check out more of their menu!

We really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. A nice, cute spot right in downtown. The service was friendly and welcoming. The menu has a ton of choices - we enjoyed everything we ordered. Great fresh oysters and, yes, fish. I like that you can basically create your own fish dish. We will Be back.

A Wednesday night dinner with another couple. Service was efficient and friendly. We began with some complimentary focaccia, which was nice but not enough for four. We shared shrimp tempura as an appetizer, fresh and tasty, but more like fried shrimp than a true tempura. I plumped for the paella, which was a generous portion with lots of quality seafood -- shrimp, clams, mussels, squid. However it was underseasoned and had no socarrat, so I would rate it as good, not great. La Portena's bouillabaisse was a more flavorful choice, although closer to a San Francisco seafood stew than a true bouillabaisse. The fourth member of our party had the crab cake appetizer as his main, those looked really good. If I come back I would try one of the more simple fish dishes and start with those crabby patties. Ambiance is quite casual and relaxed. An enjoyable experience.

What a fantastic restaurant!! Went there for my birthday last night. Not one appetizer, drink or entree was anything less than delicious. The truffle-fried burrata was outstanding. The seafood chowder, amazing! The roasted Brussels sprouts, yum! We all had fish dishes and I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. Two of us had the pan-seared halibut with mashed potatoes. I added the lobster sherry sauce, which tasted just like the chowder bisque (which was fine with me!) and I couldn't eat it fast enough. The other sauces were great too. I think the choices of sauce is what makes the fish dishes really stand out. Lastly, crème brûlée cheesecake?? Not as good as mine, but just a perfect dessert. We all agreed that this was our new favorite restaurant in the area, so we can't wait to come back again. Oh, and service was very friendly and informative.

All wonderful dishes, professional chefs who know how to serve excellent food. Thank you so much for many relaxing enjoyable meals!!

Service was excellent Food was phenomenal Ambiance was cool, clean and fun Never been here before but it sounded good and it was. My girlfriend and I had the brunch time specials. I had a honey buffalo fish sandwich and it was delicious. We will definitely return. Server was awesome and friendly.

FISH is an extremely well-run restaurant with great food, service and vibes. It is a unicorn in the downtown Stamford restaurant scene. Dined here for dinner during restaurant week and it did not disappoint! The Cajun Shrimp is a standout entree as the shrimp and scallops were fresh, flavorful and well-seasoned. Others at my table ordered the salmon, seafood pasta which also received praises. They also have kids entrees that are not on the menu but they are happy to accommodate. Our waiter was attentive, polite and funny. Will be back to try other things on the menu! I am not a big seafood fan but I very much enjoyed FISH! They have non-seafood options on the menu that look very good such as short rib pasta, burgers and roasted chicken. Amazingly, the restaurant does not smell like FISH, which means that everything is very fresh.

Very clean, modern atmosphere. Great happy hour. Wonderful service. Delicious fresh seafood

Portions of food petite. The prices here are steep for size of portion. The chowder was average . w/ a few bits of shrimp on top , lobster sliders Extremely minuscule and only 2 . NOT worth the price and the prices on online are not updated to prices on their menu . If you re dieting probably good choice .

A group of friends stopped by for appetizers and meal. Everything was great. We had calamari, mussels, spicy shrimp...delicious. My shrimp and steak bowl was amazing. Service was excellent...ask for sarge? Great time. Sorry no pictures...everyone attacked the food lol

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This restaurant was worth the drive to Stamford. We wanted to try a new place and this was our pick. Awesome is the one word for this place. Right from the start until the end it was exceptionally wonderful. Go check it out. Enjoy the pictures from our picks for the night.

Great happy hr. Excellent drinks, good food, great oysters, bright and nice decor, friendly attentive service. Worth the visit.

Outstanding seafood in Stamford this is our fifth visit and every time we come, we wonder why we don't dine here more often. Great place, amazing service, so-so drinks.

Amazing place. Had dinner this evening and had a slight scare. Juana was so knowledgeable, calm and collect. Provided service with integrity and compassion. Thanks you Juana.

Very tasty food! I stopped in with friends on a Monday. We had made a reservation but didn't need it since it was quiet. Service was attentive and refilled our water glasses regularly. I loved the shrimp tacos and Brussel sprout app that I got. The Brussel sprout dish surprised me since there were mashed potatoes underneath the Brussels. Normally I wouldn't think these two foods go together but it was delicious. The shrimp tacos were loaded with fillings and I loved the green sauce that came on the side. My friends ordered the blackened shrimp and avocado salad which they enjoyed. All the food was very fresh and tasty! I would definitely come back and recommend to friends!

I can't say enough positive things about this restaurant. From their Happy Hour Menu to their regular menu. First thing I will mention is their drinks are outstanding. There is nothing better than superb drinks along with excellent food. The presentation is on point and its a nice vibe. I ordered the black and blue margarita and I was very pleased with the blend. The lobster and shrimp chowder was perfect well seasoned with a nice spice. I love shrimp so I had to order the stuffed shrimp with crabmeat. The presentation matched the taste. I looked at the dessert menu I was tempted to try the vanilla bread pudding but I thought about the calories and I passed on that. This restaurant is a nice cozy spot and is worth the trip.

Best part was probably the service, and that wasn't great. Lack luster, restaurant has no personality and the food lacked personality as well. I guess the reason the ambiance was blue glow lights is because it has a sea vibe or something? Did not impress nor indulge me in the slightest unfortunately. Drinks were okay... pricey oysters and they were not even shucked. Unimpressed and not worth it. I was truly hoping for better.

Came here for the first time on a Friday. Love the interior and we sat at the bar. Had the fig Hennessy cocktail and it was very strong! Perfectly made. We had the crab cakes and brussel sprouts appetizer. The brussel sprouts appetizer was HUGE for two people! Then I split the salmon entree with the maple crust and capers/lemon sauce with my boyfriend. Everything was really tasty however I do wish they had some good music! I'd recommend this spot For sure though since they have a lot of options and good food.

I have been going to FISH for years for Happy Hours drinks and Apps. The food is excellent. Yesterday, our waitress charged us for multiple extra items in our bill. This was beyond a simple error. We sent the bill back to get some mistakes fixed only to find more items on the bill. The waitress seemed unsurprised and unconcerned that she had done this. Seems like a scheme but I am not sure what the win is for the servers... bigger tips??? That did not work out for her. Check your bills!!

Food was well served, portions were good and nice patio seating area. It was early evening so restaurants wasn't busy service was good.

Recommended by our realtor and a great way to end a long day. Had oysters and the fettuccini with clams. Nice server. Delicious food.

Everything is good here. Seafood and drinks are my favorite. Great service as always. I always get fried calamari and my boyfriend loves to eat fish here. Food is fresh.

If you are looking for the ambiance of a quaint seafood restaurant with a view of the water, this is not the place. But we were looking for a decent restaurant to have a leisurely lunch prior to a matinee show. It was clean, and a short walk to the theater. Their menu includes a "Raw Bar", and a section called "Naked Fish" where you "mix and match" your choice of fish, a crusted option, and a "Signature Sauce". For my appetizer, I ordered six "Colossal" shrimp with cocktail sauce from the raw bar. The waitress returned, telling me I had to either order four or eight! Seriously??? What kind of a "raw bar" limits the number of shrimps you can order? This was my first tip-off that this place is a bit "weird". I pushed back, and they came out with six shrimp on ice. Was that so hard? For my entré, my choice from the "Naked Fish" section of the menu was the yellow fin tuna encrusted with pistachio and the lobster sherry sauce. My mouth was watering. However, the waitress returned saying the "Chef can't make that". Seriously??? No excuse, such as they're out of pistachios or yellow fin or something. Nope. Simply "They can't make it??? As my friend's entré would soon be out, I disappointedly ordered a bowl of their New England Clam Chowder. Sad to say, It was mostly creamy broth with cubes of potatoes and carrots, but I was pressed to find any clams. One would think a "Seafood Restaurant" would at least have a decent clam chowder, right? Nope. So, despite the fact that I didn't have an entre, we were out the door for a $150 lunch. Perhaps next time we see a show in downtown Stamford, we won't be dining downtown.

Came here on a random Saturday 4pm date. Walking in the ambience is cool. The bar is clean and a good size with multiple tv's. The main dining area is spacious and you don't get the feel that you are on top of the next patron. The staff is welcoming and friend. The food was delicious, minus the burger, but who orders a burger at a seafood restaurant. Overall I really liked the place and will come back.

All in all ok but far from exceptional. The food on its own was a 3.5. The service was a 2. not rude but not professional. We did restaurant week menu which imcluded dessert. They served dessert in a plastic cup as if we were on a picnic. That was just awful and short sighted to cheap out on such a simple solution. Put it in a glass!!! Absolutely dumb move. The portions were also tiny but even that was nit a deal breaker.

Thursday night fun!!! Came here after visiting RPM and not desiring microwaved food I yelped this place. I'm so happy I did!!!! Aaliyah was a great bartender that poured boozy drinks and had us laughing the whole night. Her chemistry bough the bar alive and elevated our dining experience! The food was great but my personal favorite was the lobster Mac and cheese bites with that great tomato soup. The bites were great cheesy pulls and succulent lobster. The oysters are fresh. I suggest getting a sampler to taste all the oysters and see what fancies your pallette. I was in love with the Kumato oysters so ordered a dozen of those. Great spot to catch dinner and enjoy the ambiance.

My experience here was great! Service was on point. I really liked the ambiance at this place. The menu has a good selection of apps, entrees, and salads. Dim ambience which was nice. We started with the mussels coconut curry broth. They were so good, I was drinking the broth alone at one point . Entrées were the seafood linguini and truffle burrata pappardelle. Both very good. I would def recommend going here. Nice spot .

All above board and enjoyable food and service! There is a wonderful happy hour and nice casual vibe.

This was a great food experience. I love seafood and this place delivered. It's a nice looking place inside nothing to flashy but has a clean look.I ordered the stuffed shrimp and I was pleasantly surprised how fresh it tasted. My family enjoyed their meals as well especially the salmon which was cooked to perfection. This is a real quality seafood restaurant with fair prices. The service was also attentive and friendly, but the drinks did lack some kick to it but that's only a minor strike against the place. If your in downtown Stamford looking for good seafood stop at FISH.

We enjoyed the Restaurant Week Special, Lunch for $20 and $6 for wine. There were enough staff waiting tables. The food was delicious but never did anyone come to check on us, and our water goblets were never refilled. The waitress said she would be back with the check which took forever. Thank heavens for a beautiful day that puts us in a good mood so we did leave a 20% tip as suggested.

My friend and I came here for dinner one night after deciding we had a seafood craving, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the grilled octopus- which I was looking forward to based on all the reviews- and it was good. Just good.. the octopus was slightly over cooked but the flavors were still yummy. It was considered an appetizer, but I think it was enough for a dinner. I also ordered the coconut curry mussels and OMG they were soooooo delicious. Since it was in the appetizer section of the menu, I thought it would be a smaller portion- especially when it was listed for $10. The portion was plenty for a whole dinner! The sauce was amazing and the crusty bread it came with was the perfect touch to sop up all that sauce. Even my picky friend liked it! We also split the lobster Mac n cheese and it was amazing! I would certainly recommend this to share. At the end of our meal, after the server took away the food, I noticed the ceiling was leaking right above our table. I told a server and he just shrugged it off and said it was because of the air conditioner-idk how true but it was still gross to think that *water* could've dropped into our dinner. Overall, we will definitely be back. A little annoying that happy hour didn't apply to tables-only the bar- but I get it.

Love the bartender and the servers. The food and drinks here are A++. The vibes are great. Everyone is so kind which is very refreshing. We love date nights or girls nights here.

Beautiful Restaurant! Modern and upscale. We just had a few apps at the bar and a delicious cocktail. The food was very good. The service was also pleasant and attentive. Would love to go back and try an entree!

To begin, i've been to many seafood restaurants and as much as I want to love this place, it just does not meet the quality of food I've had at similar seafood restaurants. Everytime I go it's just underwhelming for what their price point is for simple dishes. This place looks great and service is good enough but the food is just not worth the price. I had stuffed shrimp and whatever greens it came with were wet and gross. The mashed was good enough but the size of the shrimp were small and the stuffing was just ok but not worth $32. At max probably $20 - I was honestly surprised that the waiter said it was the most ordered dish because I would never order it again. I also had the octopus which had waaay too much oil, it overpowered the dish. My boyfriend ordered a simple chicken sandwich and only ate half since it didn't have much flavor. Ambience is nice but food is just overly priced for what you get. Disappointing.

4.5 rating We went to celebrate my birthday as a group of 4 about 45 minutes before closing time and was seated immediately at a half set table. The restaurant was quite warm and the wait staff at first was not so pleasant. I understand communication between staff members are important but saying stuff in a condescending way in a different language that my party and I also understand is unprofessional. However I have no complaints for our server as his customer service was outstanding and the once requesting a tempature drop it became a pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and sophisticatedly put together. Our drinks were strong and delicious! And the watermelon smash drink has a small light that makes the fish glass light up which I found very nice. We started with an appetizer of fried calamari which were though well cooked and delicious, they were not as crispy as I'd hoped. For entrees we ordered a double serving of paella which was outstanding as well. The seafood was cooked to perfection and rice was super flavorful. We also had an order of seafood linguine which was a nice compliment to the paella as it was nice and creamy, filled with perfectly cooked seafood and crispy breadcrumbs. I requested to be served family style and the request was fulfilled which made me quite happy. We finished off dinner with a dessert sampler platter which unfortunately we had to do substitutes with as we were super late. However no complaints on dessert as the selection was still delicious and appealing. Thank you to the server for lighting a candle and singing happy birthday to me with my group of friends. All in all a pleasant time and food definitely top notch.

This place is a hit & miss. I had good dinners / lunch and also had pretty bad food. Unfortunately it's a gamble whether you satisfied with the food/service in general.

My gf and I visited this place for a special date night. She ordered the branzino and I ordered the blackened sword fish. Overall, it was good but a bit overpriced. I actually liked her branzino better and begged her to split half and half, which resulted in an altercation. I ended up paying for the check.

Five stars were given for the excellent customer service from start to finish. It was a surprise dining location for my birthday, so Fish came highly recommended from friends living in the area. The atmosphere was Covid regulated, so masks were worn by staff as well as patrons (only when using restrooms). The ambiance was modern, casual and trendy. Our waitress, Edith, was charming and knowledgable. I asked for recommendations and I received the best recommendations. I was not disappointed. From our wonderful Side Car cocktails to our Blackened Branzinos to my Key Lime Pie Birthday dessert - everything was fresh, tasty and wonderful. I highly recommend Fish to those wanting a dine-in experience with great service. When and if you take that ride (we drove in from Queens, NY), ask for Edith!

I came here for Valentine's Day, the location is fantastic for a date or a group. The menu is stellar for seafood (obviously!) The seafood tastes fresh and delicious and of high quality. I am intrigued by their variety of fish here, and they really live up to their name. It is truly a challenge to find a good seafood restaurant, but this place does it quite well! The menu can be a bit pricey and the portion sizes not very large, but it can be expected of a more high end restaurant as this. The ambiance is so clean and sleek and modern, a real pleasure just to even sit in!

Love this place when I am craving Branzino ! They also have the best broccoli ! Highly recommend

Food is absolutely delicious! Drinks too. Unfortunately it does not matter how good the food is if the service is as atrocious as our experience was. Daniela had a nasty attitude, we sat down and it took her 10 minutes before taking our drink order and zero introduction. Once we ordered drinks.. another 15 go by and nothing. The entire time she was standing at the hostess stand chatting, and the restaurant was not busy yet. We didn't get our drink order until 30 minutes after ordering and only because I went to the hostess and kindly asked for a status updated. At that point, a different waitress delivered our drinks. Fast forward to our food order, still no sign of Daniela, a different employee delivered as well while Daniela ? Still chatting at the hostess stand, at one point I asked for extra jalepenos for my drink and she proceeded to roll her eyes at me. If you're going to work in hospitality... please ensure you are hospitable.

Roasted Brussels appetizer, seafood paella, tuna - all delicious and perfectly cooked. We'll be back soon!

Went here on a Saturday night in October. The night was pretty cool so we were grateful to have had a patio heater right next to our table. However we were still a tad bit cold. But due to their pandemic there was nothing else we could do as we opted to eat outside versus inside. Our waiter Justin was very attentive. We were seated right away after confirming with the hostess about our reservation. We ordered the calamari, lobster and shrimp chowder, seafood linguine and the naked northern American sea bass chef style. All of our food were pretty good so we had no complaints. Overall a very good experience. Except the little mouse outside between the restaurant and the Italian restaurant next door. Lol.

Fish has one of the best happy hours in Stamford - $1 oysters, great fries, lettuce wraps, shrimp cocktail, and a host of other tasty treats. I really appreciate that you can choose some healthier options, or just go tasty treats. The drink specials are great too, and it goes until 7pm. I've mostly visited for happy hour thus far, and had only good experiences with that. I did have dinner twice, and found the food really solid. One of my go-tos for taking out of town guests and friends.

This place has good seafood. Seafood linguini was fresh scallops, shrimps that snap and a real tasty pesto sauce. Linguini tasted homemade. Very good dish. Stuffed shrimp had a tasty crab filling. Not a crab fan but this was tasty. Both desserts are good enough to smack momma. The rub: Tuna carpaccio... love it ... usually. Would have loved a citrus salad compliment, or anything else but flat bread. It was all fresh but the taste and texture profile just didn't appeal to me. I'd do less ginger, dandelion or clover salad with a nice citrus that is crisp and chilled dressing. I'd return.

By far the most romantic restaurant in the area for a date night or just a friends night out! The atmosphere is just purely elegant and the service is always 5 stars. Oysters and clams are a must from here. Always fresh and delicious.

Stopped here on our way to Vermont. Lobster/clam chowder was the best I've ever had. Enjoy a delightfully fresh salad.

Fish will give you a solid, simple seafood meal. It's better than good enough and not quite at the level of really good (3.5 stars is a more accurate rating).