SoNo Seaport Seafood
100 water st., phone: 203-854-9483, (http://www.sonoseaportsea...). for some authentic and fresh waterfront eating. a small restaurant complete with a bar and indoor and outdoor sitting areas. very reasonable pricing and casual, it's easy to feel very comfortable as you crack open a lobster claw and a beer on the water!
Chocopologie
South main street. and if you're a chocolate person then this is a great place to get your fix with every chocolate dish you can imagine!
Oyster Festival
(http://www.seaport.org/oy...) first weekend after labor day all the food you can imagine, great seafood and local specialties, it's also fun for the whole family complete with live entertainment, crafts and a games and ride section!
Overton's
(http://www.overtons-seafo...) overton's is the local hot dog / hamburger shack. cheap food and amazing view of the harbor make this a local favorite.
American Steak House
American Steak House is a buffet style family restaurant.
Silvermine Tavern
The homey,country style tavern is home to an inn and restaurant. It has a lovely view of a local miniature waterfall.
Famous Pizza
This New York feeling Pizzeria is a cheap place for dinner in the middle of downtown South Norwalk.
New York Bakery
New York Bakery is family owned with great breakfast and deli sandwiches. They sell cakes and pastries of all kinds.
Los Cabos
Los Cabos is a moderately priced authentic Mexican restaurant with great food and desserts.
Coromandel
(http://www.coromandelcuis...) coromandel is an indian restaurant on washington street. the garlic naan bread here is amazing, any of coromandel's saag spinach or gosht lamb dishes will make your day. the tandoori chicken and lunch buffet are also excellent.