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"Solid local option in Darien. I'd go all the time if I lived locally. Not worth traveling to it. Pros- Fish tacos, salad are great. Overall broad menu options. Solid drink list. Ambiance is modern and cheerful. Good energy/vibe. Cons- no obvious negatives. Maybe only that it's not high cuisine but rather a solid local spot."
Phone: +12036551020
Address: 1020 Post Rd, Darien I-06820-4534, United States
City: Darien
Website: https://www.tentwentypost.com
Monday: 11:00-20:00
Tuesday: 11:00-21:00
Wednesday: 11:00-21:00
Thursday: 11:00-22:00
Friday: 11:00-23:00
Saturday: 11:00-21:00
Sunday: 11:00-20:00
Dishes: 48
Amenities: 10
Categories: 5
Reviews: 1048
Came in specifically for the oysters on a Friday evening. I did not have a reservation. To my pleasant surprise, I was seated immediately outside, which was my preference. The hostess was super friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered each of the East coast oysters paired with a glass of Sauvignon blanc. They were sold out of the west coast Kumamoto. They were all delicious. I definitely give the oysters a 5/5 stars and highly recommend. The service was the only part of my experience that was disappointing. My server was not friendly. For example, when I asked my server for recommendations and he said that I should look at the menu as it is self explanatory, and then he walked away. On the contrary, he was super friendly, informative about menu selections, and interactive with the table next to me, asked them several times whether they needed anything else, more wine, and checked in several times. It is important for service to be consistent and for everyone to feel welcome to the establishment. Also, my water glass had particles of something floating in the water. I don't think the particles were from the glassware not being properly cleaned, they probably were from dust and leaf particles from the table setting being outside. If you are looking for a delicious variety of oysters, this is a great place to come in and try some!
We decided to dine at 1020 after friends had recommended it. The restaurant is beautiful inside, has a Charleston type of vibe. We started with the charcuterie and cheese board, the pretzel and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp came in a small bowl, no presentation whatsoever ever the pretzel had no salt and the cheese board was ok. Two of us ordered the NY strip which looked beautiful, was beautifully cooked but was extremely tough. I ordered the mussels with linguine in a light tomato broth. The mussels were steamed and dumped on top of the linguine, not a bit of broth in the mussels. The broth itself was terrible, bland and tasted like canned soup. My fiend ordered the short ribs, which visibly looked dry, the mashed potatoes they short ribs were boxed. They had a clear sheen to them and tasted terrible. Upsides- the waiter was great and the mud pie was amazing. It's nice to try new places but we wouldn't go back.
Had dinner at ten twenty post on a Saturday evening and was able to make a reservation for 4 ppl around a week in advance. It was super lively when we arrived and nice to see a restaurant and the bar seating full for a change since COVID!! Our party of 4 split a dozen oysters to start, which were all super fresh. We did a variety of the oyster specials on the raw bar menu. We each got a cup of soup too for appetizers either gazpacho or clam chowder. Gazpacho was very refreshing and flavorful. Clam chowder was delicious too creamy but not overly creamy...a little heavy on potato though. For my entree, I got seared scallops which were served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. Nice sear on the scallops and large size. Others got the steak frites and mussels which all looked great too. Can't wait to come back and dine here again!!
Came for lunch with a friend. Beautiful interior with stunning black and white tile floors. I love brunch so had a bacon cheddar omelet with salad and a Chardonnay. My friend got a cold asparagus soup to start and a salmon burger with a salad. Everything tasted really good. Our waiter was OK, not very attentive. I had to ask for the bread basket which usually comes to the table with the drinks. The only real negative about the place of despite the lackluster service is it is very noisy inside... wow. But I would still go back. I had a good time.
Solid local option in Darien. I'd go all the time if I lived locally. Not worth traveling to it. Pros- Fish tacos, salad are great. Overall broad menu options. Solid drink list. Ambiance is modern and cheerful. Good energy/vibe. Cons- no obvious negatives. Maybe only that it's not high cuisine but rather a solid local spot.
