We came for the nachos, as usual. This time I was with my friend - two grown men. We could barely finish the nachos. As per usual, the nachos were piled high. Somehow they manage to cover every chop with cheese or, in this case pulled pork. In the entire pile, I think I had one chip covered without anything. Crazy! read more

Archie Moore’s - Pulled Pork Nachos - partially eaten. - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Service was excellent, but the beer battered chicken tenders had a fish batter that tasted very off and the chicken was disturbingly rubbery. The Buffalo chicken wrap was very mediocre. Overall seems like a place where you enjoy watching football with drinks and try not to order too much food. It's a shame because it's a historic franchise and it seems really not very hard, especially with their talented service team, to make the food decent. read more

Good food, good service. Loved that they have outdoor seating for a nice day. The location is downtown but there is a parking lot in the back. I recommend anything with the buffalo sauce, this visit I got the buffalo chicken wrap with fries but the buffalo wings and buffalo chicken nachos are also good. read more

Traveling through Branford area after day of car shopping. We decided to try Archie Moore's for a quick bite and beer. This may be the smallest of the Archie Moore's restaurants but it does not lack in service and good vibe. Service was excellent in bar area. Several televisions broadcasting sports. Important note, First come first serve for bar tables. We were greeted promptly and served cold beverages within minutes. Mind you, that restaurant was very busy upon arrival. All drinks on table were refilled in timely manner throughout visit. We tried several menu items starting with raspberry bourbon chicken wings. Surprisingly spicy and delicious. Food dinner, fiesta bowl and a skirt steak special. Bowl was huge and decent. Steak prepared properly, good not great. So location of restaurant is on Main Street but tucked away in like a strip mall location with plenty of parking behind building. Small outside patio for dining. read more

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I love this spot. The food is always fresh. The wings are tasty. You always get to sit down nice and easy. The wait staff and table bussers are always the best. The Resturaunt is nice and clean. I love this spot. Let's go! read more

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My wife had a cheeseburger with fries. That was medium well. Perfectly done. I had the hot dog plate. That Hotdog was more or less a foot long weenie. With fries excellent. coleslaw, sharp, twangy, Our check came out to $59 and change. (WHAT) I recall that we had a difficult time getting into the place. Not anymore. read more

Great wings and friendly service! Good casual spot by the green, the wings were the best thing we ate and really stood out. Stop in for wings and a beer! read more

Very Good!!!!! Best buffalo wings!!! And very good burgers. The service is also very good!!! read more

Archie Moore’s - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Service was good, but the food was very basic. I had heard great things about this restaurant, so maybe my expectations were too high. The burger tasted like a frozen Bubba Burger, the wings were average sub-shop quality, and the fries were greasy and cold. The wraps were probably the best thing we ordered -- good, but nothing memorable. Overall, the food wasn't bad, just very average frozen bar-style cuisine. I honestly don't understand why people rave about read more

My favorite go to spot when I am in town for work, as I can just slide up to bar and enjoy solo meal while watching the game. Not bad bar food and good selection of beers on draft. Its always a little different each time as I came across quizzo tonight read more

My boyfriend and I come here sometimes for two specific menu items. The bone in buffalo wings and the pulled pork nachos. Wings are always best of the best - saucy and fresh. Blue cheese is top tier. Nachos are loaded with pulled pork and the flavor is great. Service and ambiance is always welcoming and enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a casual spot with great food and vibes. One caveat, no wet wipes for after the wings!! read more

The food is always consistent and service is great. Austin at the bar is incredible. His personality and wit always makes for a great time. He knows all of his customers names, looks after all of those at the bar and all are always well taken care of. Frankly, he's the main draw. read more

Went to the Branford Archie Moores been to the others but was very disappointed. The wings had no sauce on them .they were dry the nachos had a ton of cheese nothing like Milford , will not go back I'm wondering if the waitress cook the food, on a good note there was a wonderful young man Ryan who did his job well he did a little bit of everything such a nice young man, read more

We wanted wings in the Branford area and decided to try Archie Moor's, a local chain that has consistently good wings. This downtown Branford location didn't disappoint. Wonderful wings!! We'll be back! read more

Literally was just saying that the food has gotten better. Then I ordered a Cobb salad tonight and it is the most pathetic thing I have ever seen. I am disgusted that I even paid for this.. read more

Archie Moore’s - The overpriced Cobb salad. - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Your basic bar food - good but nothing special. Atmosphere is what you'd expect for bar/restaurant.

The people at the front were very nice. Garlic pretzels are the bomb. Buffalo wings are spicy and have a tender meat. I like the TVs and all of the painting. Outside dining is great. Will be coming back read more

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Proud of myself! Been going to Archie's for year ( primarily New Haven) and this was the first time I order something different, well in addition to wings. The grilled cheese was filled with cheese. So gooey and yummy. Forgot to ask for a side of mustard, so I dipped it in the wing sauce. Yum!!! Had the cucumber Mule, I recommend stirring it first before drinking. Lol. First sip, was a nope, then I stirred it, mostly playing with it to hype me up to finish it. After the stir, it was phenomenal! So refreshing with the cucumber and the hint of ginger. Most likely will see the folks at Archie's in Branford next week. Been going weekly, not o. Purpose, but also not complaining!! read more

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Great food. The service was perfect. We had a party of 10 everything went smoothly Everyone enjoyed the food

Archie Moores after work hits the spot! Can't go wrong with yummy, crispy hot wings, amazing cheese fries, and a Apizza grilled cheese. All the comfort foods and drinks too. read more

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I've recently been to all the Archie Moore's locations besides the Fairfield one. All the food has been comparable to the original new haven location except this one. As always I ordered the boneless buffalo wings with the sauce on the side. The chicken was small, dry and depressing looking. I was disappointed and the quality was not like how it was at the Wallingford, New Haven, and Milford locations. Staff was friendly. They also offer trivia night which was our reason for attending. read more

Archie Moore’s - Boneless Buffalo wings - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Tucked in a courtyard with indoor and outdoor seating this New Haven Restaurant chain has been in Branford a few years. The reviews state it is known for its wings. They were ok, but just that. On the night we arrived we were sat quickly and kindly by an attentive staff. The environment was clean and pub looking. Both tables and booths are available. There are two big flat screens showing sports. (One had the Red Sox Game one had the COPA soccer tournament, neither had the Yankees game. Either a good thing or not depending on your loyalties I guess). Along with beer we ordered appetizers including the 24-buffalo wings and warm pretzels. Honestly maybe I bought the hype about the wings and though the wings would be really good but they were very dry and tough. The sauce was very good but I got the sense they had no idea of how to prep cook and serve the order. For $25 I felt very disappointed. Maybe a bad night in the kitchen. The pretzels were good and the sauce they were served with hit the spot. They went well with the large selection of crafted beers we chose from. For dinner we had the bison burgers. They were cooked well and served with a generous portion of fries. As I mentioned the staff was attentive and polite. On a Wednesday night the place was full and the fun-commotion of a full restaurant added a nice note to dinner. Aside from the disappointment from the wings I will say that for two guests who ate 2 appetizers, two burgers and 2 beers a bill of $105 prior to the tip seems a bit of a bite (pun intended). Go enjoy, don't order the wings, and bring a wallet that matches your appetite. read more

The place was very quaint, staff were friendly, but the wings were horrible. I'd like to go back and try other things. The wings tasted like the packaged kind with hard breading on the outside. I would not recommend them. read more

Archie Moore’s - Boneless wings - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Well revisited Archie's for second time and it was not good. I started with a beer because they were charging $10 for a high noon! Insane! My friend and I decided on some apps to share for our meal. We got Buffalo and the sweet spicy wings, sliders and waffle fries. My friend asked if we got dry rub wings because there was hardly any sauce on them at all! No Bueno. Sliders were decent, but waffle fries were the best thing we ate. Sad frozen waffle fries were better than wings, for a place known for their wings. read more

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It's a great place near the Branford green with outdoor dining during the summer time. The staff is accommodating and helpful as we had some dietary restrictions. We got some wings, burgers and fish and chips. It's a nice staple American restaurant style food read more

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When I think of what happens to the people that don't succeed at chains like chilis and Applebees they might think they should try again. This is a reason why they should try something new. In today's restaurant nobody wants freezer to fryer at farm to table prices. Food meh. Service prompt friendly I get the same treatment at the bank. read more

My husband and I met a couple of friends for trivia night. Our two friends (white) were already at the bar. My husband and I (black) came in and stood next to them since there were no available seats left at the bar. Our friends let us know that the first round of drinks were on them. We ordered our drinks and the bartender asked us for a card to start a tab immediately after making our drinks. Our friends then asked to switch the card to theirs. Imagine my surprise when I realized there was no tab open before we (the only black people" came in. Why ask us for a card but not them? This would have been a 5 star review had we been treated the same as everyone else. Do better. read more

For a place known for their buffalo wings it's not a good sign when you don't even have the best wings in town. $25 for a dozen wings is a crime. $2's a wing cmon I know inflation is bad, but damn they bend you over with no lube with that price. The rest of their food is very average or as the kids say "mid". Also take down the hanging lights in the bar. They obstruct the view of the TVs!!! read more

Nachos very greasy chips tasted stale Chicken Caesar salad wilted romaine lettuce chicken was dry asked for grilled chicken seemed to be just thrown on the flat top to heat through Not Archie moores quality of food Very disappointed read more

I decided to try because I've heard their Buffalo chicken is iconic. I love wraps so I got the Buffalo chicken wrap which came with French fries and a pickle and also tried the mozzarella sticks. I think they make their own blue cheese which I loved. The wrap was pretty good. I enjoyed it. read more

Archie Moore’s - Buffalo chicken wrap with French fries & a pickle. - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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My husband and I have been waiting for this Archie's to open for what feels like forever! We are so excited to have a casual, family friendly restaurant, with great bar food on the shoreline! When we lived in Milford we went to Archie's a few times a month and lived for the Buffalo chicken nachos but have since moved up the shoreline. Happy to report that the nachos in Branford did not disappoint... layered nachos with cheese and toppings, so well done!!! I think we went the first or second Sunday they were open and they did an amazing job! Great service as well as tasty food, they even split our kids meal on separate plates for them. Nice to see the new location busy on football Sunday. We will definitely be back and are so happy Archie's is here! The inside is also clean and airy. Looking forward to outdoor seating when the weather permits again. read more

Archie Moore’s - Buffalo Chicken Nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

My friend and I decided to try out the newly opened Archie Moores in Branford. Pros: cozy atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, tasty but average food (my bison burger was over done however, remarkably not dry) Cons: Over priced. Especially the drinks. I mean $17.50 for a Manhattan? I know there's a markup especially for top-shelf booze but that's just ridiculous. Tried it once and that's enough. read more

Probably some of the best wings I've eaten in a long time had the boneless hot and peach hot omg delish.

One of our staples. Consistent, always fast even when they're packed, amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. Cant say enough good things about this place. read more

They are a little expensive they need to lower their prices specially on their hotdogs

The wings were sooo good and so filling! I'm from Hartford wishing there was one a little closer. Super thrilled to have found this gem will definitely return. The outdoor seating area is a vibe as wel read more

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Love Archie's, bartenders and everyone was great. They DO NOT have REDZONE. So I can't come on sundays which sucks. But I love this place other than that. read more

Much better than the Archie Moore's in New Haven. Attentive waitstaff. Excellent food. Nice vibe. You can actually hear each other talk! It's worth the extra drive. Not sure why two restaurants owned by the same company are so completely different from each other (I will no longer step foot in the NH AM). read more

Finally got to go here on Friday. Went around 4:00 p.m. there wasn't that many tables inside full perfect time to go. I love that there's a beautiful outdoor eating area in like a courtyard as well. Was treating my dad & mom to birthday dinner for my dad. We had one of the best waitresses ever so attentive, on top of everything and just absolutely all around personable. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich with cheddar cheese that was delicious, both of my parents ordered the Asian chicken salad but my mother's a vegetarian and she had a beyond Burger on top which was not an extra charge. They also have I guess special menus for days of the week and they ordered for appetizer green bean fries which were actually pretty delicious. Also ordered two items to go that she said she would wait until we were almost done to put in I ordered a 14-piece Thai chili chicken wings & a Greek salad w/ grilled chicken. I didn't even ask but they put the grilled the chicken it in a separate container so the salad would not wilt. Everything we had was absolutely delicious! So glad we finally got to go so many menu options huge menu front / back. I'll definitely be going there more often as well as ordering takeout. This is definitely what Brandford needed it's like elevated bar food as well as some delicious concoction/inventions. Nothing was greasy or coated in grease as far as the fries that came with my sandwich or the green bean fries which came with a horseradish dipping sauce mixed with something cuz it was orange but it was perfect. If you haven't been & have been debating it definitely check it out! read more

Great new bar & quick foodie fix for downtown Branford. Nice space with cute, private outdoor seating area. Great, fast service with tasty bar food items like apps, burgers, full bar , and salads. They do offer a small kids menu & 3 or 4 basic entrees. Definitely not a great out to dinner place just solid fast, bar food grub. Big portions & reasonable prices. We had the Philly Steak & Cheese Quesadillas & Gyro Burger. Both were huge, hot, messy & delicious. I would opt for a side of ranch on the quesadilla vs sour cream & salsa next time. Our waiter was spot on & very friendly. We were too full to explore their pretty long dessert menu this time too. We would certainly be back! Welcome to the neighborhood guys! read more