Bedford Street Diner
The Bedford Street Diner opened in 2007 as a family-run business in the heart of downtown Stamford. All cooking is done with oil that is trans-fat free. Diner menus are usually quite large, and Bedford Street is no exception. There are more than a dozen grilled sandwiches to choose from, such as Laura's Thanksgiving: fresh turkey, cranberry sauce and melted Swiss cheese on grilled multi-grain bread. The menu also features burgers, wraps, soup, salads and numerous breakfast items.
Bedford Street Diner
935 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT 06905
203-406-9985
Bedfordstreetdiner.com
Duo
With its stark yet sophisticated décor, Duo serves European cuisine and sushi. Try an entrée like snapper filet with stir-fried scallops, asparagus and shitake mushrooms, or the duck leg confit cannelloni, with porcini mushrooms and duck breast in an orange red wine concentrate. If you're looking for lighter options, consider one of the many signature sushi rolls, like the Hot Mama: eel, scallops, crab, avocado and rice cracker wrapped in soybean paper.
Duo
25 Bank St.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-252-2233
duoeurojapanese.com
Curley's Diner
Curley's Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day. All breakfast options come with potatoes and toast and include traditional favorites like eggs with corned beef hash or eggs with Canadian bacon. If you're in the mood for dinner, entrées include a soup and salad. Try a gyro platter, chicken souvlaki sandwich, a hot dog with chili or a chicken salad sandwich. Save room for desserts such as rice pudding, fruit pies and strawberry shortcake.
Curley's Diner
62 West Park Place
Stamford, CT 06901-2209
203-348-2020
Mary Ann's Mexican
Mary Ann's Mexican features homemade traditional dishes and live music. If the weather is nice, you can eat outside on the patio. Start with an appetizer of tortilla soup, shrimp skewers or avocado spring rolls. The salad selection is extensive and features distinctive offerings like the sangria salad---sangria-marinated apples and sliced strawberries with goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and citrus vinaigrette over a bed of mixed greens. Entrée options include a variety of quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and specialty dishes.
Mary Ann's Mexican
183 Summer St.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-323-8900
maryannsmexican.com