Visiting Fairfield University and looking for nearby lodging or dining? Explore top local hotels and restaurants just minutes from campus—perfect for campus tours, family visits, and weekend stays.
Area Hotels & Restaurants
Restaurant Listings
From elegant dining and authentic ethnic cuisine to family favorites and local gems, Fairfield’s vibrant restaurant scene has the cure for any craving. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice before class, treating your relatives during Alumni and Family Weekend, or celebrating “Taco Tuesday” with your roommates, Fairfield has more than 80 restaurants and mouth-watering options to choose from.
Information is subject to change – please call restaurants directly to verify. These listings are not endorsements or recommendations by Fairfield University; they are meant only as a resource for parents and guests of the University.
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Fire Engine Pizza Company
Cuisine: Pizza
2914 Fairfield Ave.
203-333-3473
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Joseph’s Steakhouse
Cuisine: American
360 Fairfield Ave.
203-337-9944
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Ralph n’ Rich’s
Cuisine: Italian
815 Main Street
203-366-3597
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Taco Loco
Cuisine: Mexican
3170 Fairfield Ave
203-335-8228
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The Tasty Yolk
Cuisine: Breakfast food
4700 Park Ave
(203) 572-8884
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Ola Latin Kitchen
Cuisine: Latin
694 Brooklawn Ave
(203) 296-4884
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Hub and Spoke
Cuisine: American tapas & craft beer
3001 Fairfield Ave
(203) 345-9110
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Captain’s Cove Seaport
Cuisine: American
1 Bostwick Ave
(203) 335-1433
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Cosetta Pizzeria and Paninoteca
Cuisine: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads
1560 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 255-2292
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Colony Grill
Cuisine: Pizza
1520 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-1989
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Aurora’s
Cuisine: Italian
1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-5800
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Quattro Pazzi Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
1599 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-7417
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Fin Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
1241 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 255-6788
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Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill
Cuisine: Southwestern/Mexican
2070 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 955-1643
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Tequila Revolucion
Cuisine: Mexican
1851 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(475) 888-9841
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Centro Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian
1435 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 255-1210
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Little Goose Cafe
Cuisine: American
397 Commerce Dr, Fairfield, CT
(203) 296-9789
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Rawley's Drive In
Cuisine: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches
1886 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-9023
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Super Duper Weenie
Cuisine: Hot dogs & Hamburgers
306 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT
(203) 334-3647
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Archie Moore’s
Cuisine: Bar food
48 Sanford St, Fairfield, CT
(203) 256-9295
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Barcelona Wine Bar
Cuisine: Spanish
4180 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT
(203) 255-0800
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Bodega Taco Bar
Cuisine: Mexican
1700 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-9590
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BONDA Restaurant
Cuisine: American
75 Hillside Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-9555
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The Chelsea
Cuisine: American
12 Unquowa Pl, Fairfield, CT
(203) 254-8200
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Chip’s Family Restaurant
Cuisine: Diner Food
525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off, Fairfield, CT
(203) 332-3370
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Firehouse Deli
Cuisine: Sandwiches & Lunch Food
22 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 255-5527
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Flipside Burgers & Bar
Cuisine: Pub Fare
1125 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-8233
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Local Kitchen & Craft Beer Bar
Cuisine: American
85 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 955-1920
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Luigi’s
Cuisine: Italian
170 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 259-7816
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Martel Bistro & Bar
Cuisine: French & American
2316 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-6916
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Mecha Noodle Bar
Cuisine: Pan-Asian Noodles
1215 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-8222
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Old Post Tavern
Cuisine: American
1418 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-8631
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Pizzeria Molto
Cuisine: Italian
1215 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-8288
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PRONTO Chop Shop & Pizzeria
Cuisine: Salad & Pizza
1241 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 955-1509
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Señor Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
580 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 256-8800
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Life's a Beach Shack
Cuisine: Sandwiches & Pizza
740 Fairfield Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 292-9688
Match
Cuisine: American
98 Washington St
(203) 852-1088
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Washington Prime
Cuisine: American
141 Washington St
(203) 857-1314
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Primavera Italian Cuisine
Cuisine: Italian
130 New Canaan Ave
(203) 939-9966
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Oak and Almond
Cuisine: American
544 Main Ave
(203) 846-4600
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Romanacci
Cuisine: Pizza
250 Westport Ave
(203) 956-7103
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Village Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese & Southeast Asian
22 Chestnut Hill Rd
(203) 849-8788
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Cuisine: Spanish
515 West Ave Suite A
(203) 854-5600
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Artisan
Cuisine: New-England style fare
275 Old Post Rd
(203) 307-4222
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Gray Goose
Cuisine: Pub fare
246 Old Post Rd
(203) 292-8779
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Blackstones Grille
Cuisine: Steakhouse
2600 Post Rd
(203) 955-1470
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Mama Chow
Cuisine: Noodle Bar
3381 Post Rd
(203) 292-2696
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Martel Bistro & Bar
Cuisine: French & American
2316 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
(203) 292-6916
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Sammy’s Southport Pizza House
Cuisine: Pizza
295 Pequot Ave #1360
(203) 259-9843
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Organika Kitchen
Cuisine: Vegan fare & juices
3546 Post Rd
(203) 955-1500
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Toscano Pizzeria
Cuisine: Pizza
3383 Post Rd
(203) 955-1426
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Wafu Asian Bistro
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
3671 Post Rd
(203) 254-2288
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Arezzo
Cuisine: Tuscan
5 Riverside Ave
(203) 557-9375
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Bar Taco
Cuisine: Tacos
20 Wilton Road
(203) 222-8226
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The Cottage
Cuisine: American
256 Post Rd East
(203) 557-3701
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Dunville’s
Cuisine: Pub fare
41 Saugatuck Ave
(203) 227-0511
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Gabriele's Italian Steakhouse
Cuisine: Italian
27 Powers Ct
(203) 454-4922
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Gaetano's
Cuisine: Arthur Avenue-style Italian Deli
1713 Post Rd E.
(203) 955-1852
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Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant
Cuisine: American
36 Railroad Pl
(203) 221-0810
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Hudson Malone
Cuisine: American
323 Main St
(203) 635-7400
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Kawa Ni
Cuisine: Japanese & Pan-Asian
19A Bridge Square
(203) 557-8775
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Little Barn
Cuisine: Pub fare
1050 Post Rd E
(203) 557-8501
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Little Kitchen of Westport
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
423 Post Rd E
(203) 454-5540
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Match Burger Lobster
Cuisine: Burgers & Lobster
580 Riverside Ave
(203) 557-8800
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Nomade Westport
Cuisine: Mediterranean
150 Main St
(203) 557-9577
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Parker Mansion
Cuisine: American
541 Riverside Ave
(203) 557-9325
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Pink Sumo
Cuisine: Japanese
4 Church Lane
(203) 557-8080
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La Plage Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Cuisine: Seafood
260 Compo Rd S
(203) 684-6232
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Rizzuto’s
Cuisine: Italian
540 Riverside Ave
(203) 221-1002
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Sakura
Cuisine: Japanese
680 Post Rd E
(203) 222-0802
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Spotted Horse Tavern
Cuisine: American
26 Church Lane
(203) 557-9393
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Tarantino Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian
30 Railroad Pl
(203) 454-3188
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Via Sforza Trattoria
Cuisine: Italian
243 Post Rd W
(203) 454-4444
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Viva Zapata
Cuisine: Mexican
530 Riverside Ave
(203) 227-8226
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The Whelk
Cuisine: Seafood
575 Riverside Ave
(203) 557-0902
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Where to Stay
Whether you’re looking for a cozy seaside inn, an iconic roadside motel, or a boutique luxury hotel, Fairfield has an outstanding collection of places for Stag families to stay while you’re in town for a campus visit.
Partner Hotels of Fairfield University
Delamar Westport
1595 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 266-3000
Use this code (FFUFAMILY) for the Fairfield University booking link.
Delamar Southport
275 Old Post Road
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 259-2800
Use this code (FFUFAMILY) for the Fairfield University booking link.
Other Hotels to Consider
Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
780 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1500
Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
(800) 228-9290
Circle Hotel
417 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0491
DUNE
1160 Reef Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-4985
Surfside Hotel
10 Washington Parkway
Stratford, CT 06615
*Enter "Stags" for the University discount rate.
Homewood Suites
6905 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 377-3322
Other Local Hotels
Motel 6
111 Schoolhouse Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-8588
Hampton Inn
129 Plains Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 874-4400
Hyatt Place Milford
190 Old Gate Lane
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-9800
Red Roof Inn Milford
10 Rowe Avenue
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-6060
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
50 Rowe Avenue
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 283-0200
EVEN Hotels Norwalk - IHG
426 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-9355
Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk
560 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 523-4000
The Watershed
353 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT
(203) 750-9800
Courtyard by Marriott® Norwalk
474 Main Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(800) 647-7578
Norwalk Inn
99 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(800) 303-0808
Courtyard by Marriott
780 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1500
Hampton Inn Shelton
695 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 925-5900
Hilton Garden Inn Shelton
25 Old Stratford Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 447-1000
Extended Day America
945 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-6868
Hyatt House Shelton
830 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 225-0700
Residence Inn by Marriott
1001 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(800) 331-3131
Armon Hotel and Conference
2701 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
1-203-359-1300
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham
135 Harvard Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 357-7100
Hampton Inn & Suites Stamford
26 Mill River Street
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 353-9855
Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
1 First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 967-2222
Stamford Marriott
243 Tresser Blvd
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 357-9555
Stamford Suites
720 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
(866) 394-4365
Homewood Suites by Hilton
6905 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 377-3322
Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
(800) 228-9290
The Inn at Longshore
260 Compo Road South
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-3316
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
1800 East Putnam Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-637-1234
J House Greenwich
1114 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06878
203-698-6980
* Please call the hotel to confirm availability, and be sure to mention Fairfield University for special rates.
These listings are not endorsements or recommendations by Fairfield University; they are meant only as a resource for parents and guests of the University.
