Martel Restaurant

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2316 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824

Phone: (203) 292-6916

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Neighborhood: Fairfield

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• Grilled Salmon $29.00
• Sweet pea risotto, lemon oil.
• Bistro Burger $21.00
• Caramelized bacon and onion compote, bleu and Gruyere cheese, arugula.
• Truffled Macaroni & Cheese $19.00
• Gruyere, fontina, Cheddar, speck ham.
• Bistro Steak Frites $30.00
• Au poivre or garlic chive butter.
• Tuna Burger $23.00
• Scallions, sesame oil, wasabi mayonnaise.

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  3.7 stars - Based on 34 reviews

#22 out of 256 restaurants in Fairfield

#2 of 4 French in Fairfield

5 star				8 reviews	24%
4 star				14 reviews	41%
3 star				9 reviews	26%
2 star				1 review	3%
1 star				2 reviews	6%

Top Reviews of Martel Restaurant

11/14/2024 - Jim
I'm a decent home cook, but amateur with no formal training nor restaurant employment. After dinner this evening, Nov. 13, 2024, my wife commented that my home cooking was far superior.
Nothing in this restaurant is reminiscence of France, nor are the staff, nor kitchen. Recipes trend more South American.
The tables are too small that they barely accommodate the courses ordered and are crowded too closely.
The grilled calamari were best, but I'd rate them a 5 out of ten. Nothing special. They should have been served with bread/toast.
The escargots had no semblance to any French escargot recipe. The heavy cream sauce was tomato based with a touch of hot pepper. The sauce was tasty, but not associated with traditional garlic/butter/parsley French escargot. The accompanying toast points helped enjoy the sauce.
The "seafood soup" for $17 was nearly all cream broth with a few vegetables, primarily squash, no potatoes, and virtually no actual pieces of seafood. My wife found at the bottom about 4 mussels and a 1" piece of cod. The seasoning of the broth was overpowering for a chowder, not appealing, and not French, Italian, New England, nor Rhode Island flavor.
Finally, the steamed mussels with frites $22. The bowl of mussels was substantial, although about half of what I would serve per person at home. The mussels themselves though were very small. What I got was a medium sized bowl of shells. The advertised broth was actually a thin, milk consistency with minimum flavor. The broth would have more appeal being reduced or thickened, or changed to an authentic French approach of butter, shallots, garlic, white wine,
The only item I enjoyed were the thin cut frites (French fries), except they were drizzled with truffle aioli which was not mentioned on the menu nor by the waiter. I'd prefer plain frites which I dip in mayo. Truffle oil is rather unpleasant combined with mayo, so I reverted to ketchup. Also the portion of fries was a small soup bowl versus the photos on the website of plates overflowing with fries.
I give good ratings to the staff. They were very pleasant, attentive, and fairly well trained.
Other than their happy hour 4-6pm $1 oyster/clam/shrimp promotion, I see no reason to dine here again. It is clearly not a French restaurant.

06/27/2024 - Dawson L.
always good

04/22/2023 - MenuPix User
Always have a great time when we go there ! We sit in the bar area! They have an efficient staff , always eager to help ! And the menu is always spot on!

11/12/2022 - MenuPix User
Awful, rude, unprofessional staff. Don't waste your time and money unless you like being treated badly!