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For Westport locals, Westfair Fish and Chips is a beloved standby for delectable lobster rolls, clambakes, fish and chips, chowder, oysters, and more coastal favorites. Family-owned and operated for nearly 40 years, locals and visitors alike flock to the unassuming, casual joint for the freshest seafood in Westport, particularly during the summertime.
Westfair Fish and Chips is Alison Sternberg's family-run business for two generations. Sternberg, a Brown Harris Stevens Agent, has always appreciated the restaurant's connection to the Westport community.
"Westfair is more than just a seafood restaurant, it is a neighborhood hub that has seen Westport's growth and development firsthand over the last 40 years. We treat our customers like family and only pick the freshest, locally sourced seafood, which is why we have garnered such a loyal following. It epitomizes what makes Westport great: family, community, and the sea!" — Alison Sternberg, Brown Harris Stevens Agent
As mentioned, Westfair's lobster roll is considered to be among the best in the northeast. The no-frills roll foregoes mayo and other fillers to prioritize a hefty serving of delectable, succulent lobster chunks -- more than you'd find at most seaside crab shacks -- framed by a perfectly buttered roll. Other standouts include clam steamers and tempura-like onion rings to compliment any meal.
"Westfair Fish and Chips is a true clam shack – the type that inspired all those pricy, reverent Manhattan trend-spots like Pearl Oyster Bar, Mary’s Fish Camp and Tides Seafood... Westfair’s shtick is simple: it offers the best version—of Maine steamers, of onion rings, and of lobster rolls—available." - Westchester Magazine
The restaurant offers dine-in and takeout options, along with popular al fresco picnic tables where patrons can eat with their furry friends. All food is prepared to order.
Whether you're visiting Westport for a summer getaway, or you're a Fairfield County local who somehow hasn't tried Westfair yet, it is certainly worth adding to your list of summer "things to do!"
