Ten Twenty Post — Restaurant in Darien

We had Popcorn shrimps, Boneless Short rib and 1020 fries. Overall, food was good and vibe was amazing. The place was very kid-friendly which was great! They also have amazing outdoor seating for when the weather warms up. Lots of parking is right beside the restaurant.

I recommend the short ribs but not the popcorn shrimp. The batter hardly stayed on the shrimp, it comes off even before you dip it in condiments. It was served in this little bowl which made the bottom shrimp very soggy.

1020 fries was great if you like very deep fried fries. Extra crispy and on the oily side. Wished there was more truffle oil. If you like soggier fries, probably leave this out.

Service was great and can I just give a shout-out to the owner for having a diaper changing station in their handicapped restroom. Most restaurants leave them out! Such a lifesaver.

Would definitely revisit as they could accommodate our...

The wait time was too long. We were in a party of 11. We had to wait so long before our appetizers and lunch came out. We have been to other restaurants in the area with the same group of 11, and never had to wait so long for our dishes to be ready. Second, the portions were small. I ordered the crab cake 2/3 that can be had as an entree or appetizer. I chose the entree option... I kid you not the crab cakes were these 3 tiny bite sized pieces resembling falafels. I was displeased. Furthernore, looking around the table I saw others with small bowls of dumplings and a lobster roll that was so small. The portions here are small and you pay the Darien premium price. The portions are the same size as IKEA...

I’ve been coming here for over 30 years and usually love it. Just last week I had a great experience, so I brought a friend today, excited to show them one of my go-to spots.

I ordered my usual — burger and fries, extra crispy and hot. The fries showed up soft, lukewarm, and low-energy. Let’s just say “crispy” didn’t make the guest list.

Our server? Not exactly unfriendly, but far from engaged. He stopped by once in 90 minutes, so anything missing (like pickles or ice) we had to ask for — after practically sending out an S.O.S. with our napkins. To his credit, he did bring things over quickly once we asked.

Still rooting for this place — just hoping next time the fries and service are...