The Cottage 256 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880

"I loved the great customer service and the calm, simple, clean and "cottage-like" atmosphere. The food was creatively placed on every plate and was delicious! We celebrated my brother's 60th birthday and we all enjoyed it. It's a little difficult to find because it's not on the main drag. You have to go behind a parking lot and make a few turns - GPS was wrong. It's a small, lovely place with charm- a little gem - will return!"

"Food was delicious and very polite and friendly staff. Its a small cozy place with a very relaxing ambience. Great for date nights. Probably not the best place to bring kids or large parties of 6 or more. Making a reservation in advance is recommended."

"Had an enjoyable brunch here today. The eggs Benedict were perfect. Nice atmosphere, super helpful and attentive staff. We'll be back!"

"Every meal I’ve had here has been incredible— a true fine dining experience in an unpretentious, cozy space. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is simply amazing. Great for a romantic meal, or for a special occasion."

"Service: impeccable. Food: Completely hit or miss. We’ve been here twice and have given it a well rounded shot. ~30% of the menu has an Asian influence, which is not the chef’s strong suit. Overall, if The Cottage stuck to their America roots, the meals would be a lot more successful. There were some very high points (see below), but overall I will not be returning. Individual dish notes below. Amazing dishes/drinks: deviled eggs, squash agnolotti, spicy pear drink, sticky toffee pudding Good dishes: fois gras, crab toast, chocolate pot de crème Mediocre dishes (Asian influence): spicy squid and broccoli (squid two ways, both overcooked), Maine halibut (very overcooked, vague curry flavoring), duck fried rice (duck overcooked and overall not great). Mediocre dishes (other): shaved radish toast, dulce de leche cake (reminiscent of something from The Cheesecake Factory)"