Fairfield Restaurant Reopens After Long Pandemic Closure

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Fairfield diner is back in business after it was closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Southport Diner reopened Monday, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The diner initially opened in 2019, but was forced to close in March 2020 with the onset of the pandemic in Connecticut, according to a Facebook post from owner Tony Pertesis that was shared by the business.

During the closure, Pertesis replaced the air conditioning system and the roof, among other improvements, according to News12.

Pertesis grew up in the restaurant industry and is the son of Leo Pertesis, who owns the longtime Fairfield eatery Andros Diner in the Tunxis area of town. Southport Diner touts a blend of old-school diner fare and contemporary cuisine, including gluten-free and vegan options.

Southport Diner is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 3350 Post Road. For more information, visit southportdiner.com or www.facebook.com/southportdiner.