29 Markle Ct Restaurant Introduce
For those in Connecticut seeking a dining experience that is both sophisticated and deeply rooted in quality, 29 Markle Ct Restaurant in Bridgeport stands out as a genuine culinary destination. This establishment has quickly garnered attention from local residents and critics alike, offering a fresh, New American approach to dining. Its menu is an exciting fusion of flavors, blending seasonal and local ingredients, smoked cooking methods, handmade pastas, and dishes inspired by soul food, Louisiana, and the Middle East. It is a true reflection of modern Connecticut gastronomy, prioritizing freshness and inventive preparation, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts across Fairfield County and beyond.
The atmosphere at 29 Markle Ct is best described as cozy and trendy, creating a welcoming and upscale environment without being stuffy. The commitment of Executive Chef Damon Sawyer and his team to utilizing organic, local produce and meats ensures a vibrant and fresh meal every time, highlighting the best of what Connecticut farmers and purveyors have to offer. Whether you are looking for a satisfying lunch, an intimate dinner, or a venue for solo dining, this restaurant provides a memorable setting for all occasions.
The restaurant's dedication to high-quality ingredients and creative culinary execution has not gone unnoticed. It has been recognized by the community, having been awarded "Best New Restaurant" in 2023 and the chef nominated for "Chef Of The Year" in 2024 by the Connecticut Restaurant Association's "CRAZIES Awards." These accolades cement its status as one of Connecticut’s premier dining experiences.
Accessibility is a key priority at the restaurant. It features a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring that all guests can enjoy the space comfortably. Parking is versatile, with options including a free parking lot, free street parking, a paid parking lot, and paid street parking, providing multiple convenient choices for patrons driving to the location. Given its popularity, dinner reservations are highly recommended, and the restaurant is happy to accept them to secure your table.
- Dine-in Service: Full-service dining is available for lunch, dinner, and dessert, with attentive table service.
- Reservations: The restaurant accepts reservations, which are highly recommended, especially for dinner.
- Private Dining/Events: A private dining room is available, offering a 'super private' venue suitable for business meetings, corporate events, or other gatherings of up to 25 guests with exclusive pre-fixe menu options.
- Bar Service: A full bar onsite, featuring a selection of classic and craft cocktails, beer, hard liquor, and an impressive wine list.
- Payment Options: Multiple convenient payment methods are accepted, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC Mobile Payments.
- Exceptional Beverage Program: Known for their great cocktails and an excellent wine list, the bar is a highlight, featuring creative options like the "Odb - Old Dirty Bleu" cocktail and a selection of Mocktails such as "Rosemary's Lemonade." The wine list includes selections from Italy, France, California, and Africa.
- Great Dessert Selection: The "Goat Cheesecake" and "Chocolate Cake" are frequently highlighted by patrons as must-try sweets.
- Unique Menu Offerings: The kitchen expertly blends global and local influences, featuring dishes such as the signature smoked and "Smoked Half Bird," "Whole Red Snapper Mole" (a known local specialty), "Shrimp & Grits" made with Guinea Flint Grits, and the popular appetizer "Manmita's Black Rice & Crab Balls."
- Commitment to Quality: The focus on Organic dishes, local produce, and meat, ensuring a fresh, farm-to-table approach that is valued by Connecticut diners.
- Vibrant Atmosphere: The restaurant features an engaging and refined ambiance described as cozy and trendy, often featuring captivating artwork that celebrates local culture.
- Dietary-Conscious Menu: The menu includes a variety of Vegetarian Options and is happy to accommodate different preferences.
- Late-Night Food: Offers comfort food and small plates until later in the evening on weekends, perfect for those out in downtown Bridgeport.
Address: 29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 296-4761
The use of unique ingredients, such as the Guinea Flint Grits in the Shrimp & Grits, and the incorporation of smoked methods, elevate simple concepts into extraordinary dining moments. Customers consistently praise the distinct, vibrant flavors and the knowledge of the staff, which enhances the overall experience. Whether you are a local or a visitor, choosing 29 Markle Ct means choosing a top-tier culinary adventure that stands as a bright beacon in Bridgeport’s burgeoning downtown scene, delivering on its promise of an exquisite, engaging, and welcoming New American meal.
29 Markle Ct Restaurant Menu
Small Plates
- Caesar Salad $13.00
- Brussel Sprouts $14.00
- Carrots $15.00
- Tomato & Burrata Salad $17.00
- Grilled Ciabatta $8.00
- Jollof Fried Rice $19.00
- Grilled Lamb Chops $24.00
- Seared Scallops $23.00
Sandwiches
- Fried Chicken Sandwich $19.00
- Chowtime Burger $23.00
- Fish Sandwich $14.00
Young Diners
- Chicken Fingers & Fries $13.00
- Spaghetti Alfredo $15.00
- Fries $8.00
Larger Plates
- 14oz Prime Ribeye $43.00
- Smoked Half Bird $28.00
- Duck Breast $38.00
- Halibut Fillet $37.00
- Shrimp & Grits $28.00
- Whole Red Snapper Mole
- Green Curry Bok Choy $22.00
Handmade Pastas
- Basil Pesto $24.00
- Chitarra Cacio E Pepe $22.00
Sweets
- Goat Cheesecake $14.00
- Strawberry Tart $13.00
- Chocolate Cake $13.00
Snacks
- Fries $8.00
Homemade Pastas
- Spring Pea & Basil Pesto $25.00
- Curry Chicken Ravioli $24.00
Vegetables & Small Plates
- Caesar Salad $8.00
- Roasted Glazed Carrots $16.00
- Brussel Sprouts $14.00
- Snapper & Pickled Chilies Tacos
- Seared Sea Scallops & Saffron Risotto
- Charred Broccolini $16.00
- Manmita's Black Rice & Crab Balls $21.00
- Grilled Lamb Skewers $24.00
- Local Oysters
- Fennel Salad
- Curry Chicken Dumpling Soup
- Salt Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
- Grilled Bread
Classic & Craft Cocktails
- Odb - Old Dirty Bleu $18.00
- Smoked New Fashion $16.00
- Lions Punch $17.00
- Tea Time $14.00
- Apple A "Daye $16.00
- Uncle Perfect $18.00
- Brooklyn Swine $15.00
- Holidays In Jamaica $16.00
- Carrot Top $16.00
- My Last $15.00
- Life's A Peach $18.00
Mocktails
- 29 Pine & Ginger $12.00
- Rosemary's Lemonade $12.00
- What's Up Doc $5.00
- Health & Wealth $12.00
White
- Prosecco, La Marca, Italy $13.00
- Pinot Grigio, Bortoluzzi, Gradisca D'izonzo, It $14.00
- Chardonnay, Goldschmidt Singing Tree, Russian River Valley, Ca $15.00
- Picpoul De Pinet, Feline Jourdan, Languedoc, Fr $15.00
- Sauvignon Blanc, Mooiplaass, Stellensboch, Africa $13.00
Beer
- Coors Light
- Bud Light
- Brooklyn Lager
- Blue Moon
- Lagunitas Ipa
- Dog Fish 60 Minute Ipa
- Captains Daughter Ipa
- Two Roads Ipa
- Heineken
- Guinness
- Corona Extra
- Modelo
Red
- Pinot Noir, Opp Mason Noir, Or $16.00
- Malbec, De Combel La Serre, Southwest Fr $14.00
- Toscana, San Polo Rubio, Tuscany, Italy $14.00
- Chenançon, Colline De L'hirondelle "Cocolilco", Languedoc, Fr $14.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Maverick, Paso Robles, Ca $15.00
- Chardonnay, The Hilt, Santa Barbara, Ca $92.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Grounded By Josh Phelps, Ca $55.00
- Syrah, Equinoxe Crozes Hermitage $62.00
- Bordeaux Gran Cru, Ch. Lassague, Bordeaux, Fr $90.00
- Taurasi Di Avellino, Kapemort, Tuscany, It $76.00
Others
- Spicy, Sweet Pepitas
29 Markle Ct Restaurant Details
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
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29 Markle Ct Restaurant
29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
29 Markle Ct Restaurant Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1The best restaurant I’ve been to in Fairfield County in a very long time. Menu is simple but the flavors were fantastic. Garfield, our server, was helpful and knowledgeable. I look forward to coming back and trying different dishes!
September 21 · Chris GatesI recently went up to Bridgeport University to celebrate a graduation. It was recommended to go to 29 Markle for dinner so my family and I went. We tried a good amount of the menu. Can’t lie…. Everything was fantastic. My favorite appetizer was the Brussel Sprout. The entrees all had a distinct vibrant flavor to them but the snapper blew my mind. The seasoning and spices made this dish stand out. The chef came out to greet us as well. Great experience overall.
May 07 · Mark OrebiyiNever disappoints . Always a warm welcome, staff is always kind and polite . I needed a few drinks and a good dine . First I ordered the curry mussels appetizer . It came with a glass of wine for extra 4 bucks. Not a bad deal. Those mussels were so very good !! The light coconut flavor in the curry , awesome. The bread on the side great for dipping. For my main dish I ordered the spaghetti Alfredo add the shrimp . Alfredo made from scratch wonderful taste. I had a drink to end my dine . Old money with a half and half salted rim. Good time , always satisfied .
January 07 · Dalisha PDELICIOUS & BEST FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT RESTAURANTI have had two absolutely incredible meals at 29 Markle Court in Bridgeport, CT.Its not that just the food, prepared by Chef and Owner Damon is some of the lightest, most flavorful and deliciously innovative while still being classic, that I have ever, ever had, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is serene, beautifully calming, and truly fun. Co-Owner and host Wesley created the uniquely welcoming and charming space that beckons me to sit, relax, enjoy and share time with family and friends.Each of the staff has a wonderful smile and a warmth and a charm that welcomes every guest with sincerity and a commitment to making the experience truly complete.I have had extraordinary halibut; a tremendously exciting red snapper; scallops; and a bok choy that was so magically flavored it simply filled me with pleasure. Last night I also had oysters which I often find are indicative of the quality of a restaurant. Not only were these just perfect but they were delicately flavored so I can honestly say they melted in my mouth and were the best I have ever had.There is an area for private parties; its easy to find on a great little street; and lots of parking.TOTALLY SPECIAL
October 12 · Rick LevinThree Stars Michelin Quality Food at 29 Markle Court with its New American Cuisine is outstanding in City of Bridgeport, CT. Dinner for four, two couples. The oysters 🦪 🦪 were unique and delicious. Our international guest said they were best she has ever eaten! My husband’s entree was lamb 🐑 chops, which was a small plate, One had scallops in risotto, another ate the house made 🦐 shrimp ravioli and short rib for me! Two had oysters to start, one had the beets and one the huge Cesar Salad. Yum! Complimentary chocolate cake to celebrate a birthday. The Chef Damion and the Owner came over to our table to make sure everything was grand. It was. Wow! What a great night.
December 29 · John Brannelly
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