It was our first visit to Bailey's, a result of my search for a nice resaurant half-way between Bridgeport and Southbury. In spite of the rain and heavy traffic on 84, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel at home. The food was excellent and very fresh. read more

Located in beautiful Ridgefield, Connecticut this place comes highly regarded. Baileys is a small restaurant with a big personality! The staff was super friendly and had such positive attitudes making the experience enjoyable. There is a parking lot located to the side of the restaurant where you can easily park. However, I believe there is a two hour limit. If you plan to come for brunch on the weekends, make sure to reserve a table ahead of time because it fills up fast! There was a line out the door as I left. I ordered the southern breakfast with the grits and bacon from the menu, however, they offered plenty of brunch specials as well. The portions are plenty filling, offering generous servings that leave you satisfied without feeling like you need anything extra. I would love to come back and try some of their dinner options. read more

Bailey's Backyard - Southern breakfast - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

The meal was okay, but unfortunately our gift card was not accepted. Over the course of more than a month, I called, sent multiple emails, and communicated through Facebook Messenger trying to resolve the issue. Although I initially received some responses, communication eventually stopped and my requests for assistance were ignored. Before posting this review, I sent a final follow-up asking whether the issue would be addressed and received no response. I would have been happy with a resolution, explanation, or even an update, but none was provided. Very disappointing customer service experience. Based on how this issue was handled, I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

I wish I had taken a photo, but alas, I didn't. But I am telling you that you must go to Bailey's this summer for the shrimp roll. It is dangerously delicious and outranks every lobster roll in town. The truffle burger also ranks in my top three burgers in town. You must! read more

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The last few times I went for dinner and brunch, I just felt that it could have been better. The southern brunch dish was one big slop and not very flavorful. Not sure I will be returning. read more

Great service and farm to table menu. Our entrees were delicious - each ingredient thought out, intentional and cooked well. Kid friendly as well! They do have a kids menu. read more

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Bailey's remains a stellar dining experience in Ridgefield, especially in the summer with the additional outdoor seating: Incredible service, an eclectic menu, execution to perfection, and an intimate atmosphere. read more

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Seated in the back of a lively but very loud space. Service is kindly described as leisurely. (What does it take to get a drink around here?) Tuna appetizer was tedious and tasteless as it was mostly comprised of risotto. The spring pea/feta ravioli app sounded so appealing but was unanimously reported as lacking flavor (and spring peas) by a panel of all three dining companions. My Carbonara was actually quite good (and loaded with peas!) but much of the flavor was lost to the super heavy bucatini pasta, which was miscast in this traditionally delicate dish. We elected to find our dessert elsewhere. Please don't expect a return visit. read more

Visited recently for a work lunch and had a wonderful Cobb salad! The restaurant is situated right off the Main Street and parking can be a bit of a challenge. The restaurant is also smaller than I expected so definitely look at a reservation if visiting on a weekend - I hear they are super busy for brunch. read more

We dined outside on a lovely late-August Sunday evening. It was quiet in town and Bailey's seemed like it would be a good choice. I'm glad we decided to dine there. Service was quite good, and while I wouldn't describe anything we ate as exceptional or unusual, everything was solid and tasty. I don't quite remember how much we spent, but I do recall that the price-to-experience ratio was about right. read more

I thought the Rancheros was 4/5 but my wife said the chicken sandwich was excellent. The service was excellent and I really enjoyed the music playlist. read more

Bailey's Backyard - Huevos Rancheros with over medium eggs - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Once again, Bailey's has proven to be the best restaurant in Ridgefield. Still cozy, still lovely service, and as always, still incredible food!! We made a reservation to swing by on a Sunday for brunch to celebrate my sister's birthday. It's fall, so the seasonal menu included an incredible Butternut Squash Soup & a Burrata starter. Both were lovely and my Blackened Salmon wrap was fabulous! Bailey's never disappoints. read more

What a gem! This place was absolutely great. The restaurant is very cozy, really good vibes from the minute you get in. They started us off with some warm cornbread, it was nice and warm and tasted so good! For our appetizer we had the burrata which was absolutely delicious. I had for my lunch the Philly Cheesesteak which must have been the best cheesesteak I have eaten outside of Philadelphia. The steak was so tasty and flavorful and plentiful. It was served with peppers and onions with a little jalapeño kick. I truly enjoyed it. My girlfriend had the apple/Brie panini and she absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. The servers were excellent. They were quick and attentive, offering great suggestions. read more

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Quaint and cozy atmosphere, really enjoy the farm to table vibes. Attentive staff, high quality ingredients, great wine pairings with the Wednesday tasting menu. 10/10 Would definitely recommend, can't wait to go back! read more

Excellent little spot in Ridgefield! Friendly and casual atmosphere with an exceptional selection of tasty dishes and wine! Knowledgeable and respectful staff. I have been looking for fried oysters in our area a while now and I was not disappointed with the oysters that Bailey's had to offer! Crispy and full flavor that was worth every bite! Sea-bass was seasoned and cooked to perfection, crispy skin and soft that melts in your mouth bass meat! Amazingly Cooked lamb with just the right amount of seasoning! Remember always ask for medium! The drizzle reduction was just the perfect touch! Highly Recommend! One of the best farm to table restaurants that I've tried with reasonable prices! read more

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Excellent food and service in lovely town of Ridgefield. Friendly and trustworthy staff. Love the red umbrellas , outside ambience and cosy inside for the colder weather! read more

I came to Bailey's for Ridgefield's 2024 Restaurant Week, and frankly it was a brilliant decision. Bailey's is next to the entrance of the public parking lot, and does have outdoor seating in the sidewalk with fire towers (at least they were there in February). The interior is deceptively big - there are two rooms with tables. The food was amazing - the brussel sprouts tostada I still think about, the sprouts were cooked so well and seasoning done perfectly. The complimentary cornbread only made me sad because I had to share. A little crumbly, but homey and welcoming! The waiter was very friendly, but couldn't really explain the surprise "kitchen fee" that came on the bill that apparently is not part of the tip. In most situations I would have lowered my score of the restaurant, but I enjoyed the meal that much. If it was on the menu, I missed it and that information should be mentioned at the beginning of the meal. read more

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Bailey's Backyard is always a pleasure. The host is welcoming, reservation or not. All the staff is great - attentive, pleasant, helpful, not intrusive. Food is always excellent. Go here instead of paying extra for average food, poor service, and rude owners at other nearby eateries. read more

Had a wonderful meal - can't go wrong with the menu. My only regret was not trying more appetizers! My wife and I split a bunch of items and they served it on separate plates so the presentation was read more

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Bailey's Backyard is everything and more! My husband and I came to Bailey's about a month ago for some drinks and we really loved the vibe, we decided to make a reservation yesterday for dinner and we are so glad we did. The service is outstanding and the food blew us away. We were greeted at the host stand upon arrival and sat immediately, the place was super busy and you could tell that the staff was working extra hard to keep everyone happy. The waitress came by to take our drink and food order. Here is what we had: To start we had two martinis made to perfection. For food went we had the Brussel sprouts Kung Pao which was so good I could have just kept eating it. We also shared the goat cheese croquettes and I can not even put into words how delicious the fried green tomatoes and pesto sauce that accompanied them were. For our main course I had the Caesar salad and my husband had the farm greens salad with a side of chicken, both dishes were fantastic! Last, but not least, for dessert we shared the vegan key lime pie which was mouth watering good. The only thing I wish is that they had more vegetarian options for main dishes. We will definitely be back and we look forward to trying something new when we return. Thanks for the amazing night out Bailey's Backyard! read more

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I love the farm and table vibes at Bailey's backyard. It is absolutely incredible. The food was great. I did the wine pairing and tasting menu on Wednesday and I couldn't believe I've never been here before. I will definitely be back. I'm definitely a foodie and this hit all the check boxes. The front of house manager Patrick was great he definitely helped us feel at home!! read more

The food was very good and our waitress was very nice and attentive. I had a pasture-raised classic burger with some fries. The fries were delicious! I do believe that the burger could have been more seasoned, but overall I was happy with my meal. My mother ordered the huevos rancheros and she loved her dish. read more

Bailey's Backyard - Classic Burger with Fries - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

I had a great experience at baileys backyard when I arrived the servers greeted me great and I felt like I belonged there i asked the server what would they prefer me to eat and they insisted the pan roasted cod which was a very excellent choice the plate was seasoned really well and every thing came out pretty fast I enjoyed the whole entire experience and I really look forward to going back to baileys read more

Farm to table is what Bailey's is all about. And it's great, albeit a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for and the food is excellent. The service is friendly and efficient. The menu is limited (and that's a good thing!) ... a fish dish, a vegetarian dish, a chicken and a beef... perhaps a total of five entrees. There are a number of appetizers and salads, and two dessert options. The corn bread with melted butter sauce which is put out on the table in lieu of bread, is outrageously delicious! Dinner for two, with 2 drinks each, a shared appetizer, two entrees, 1 dessert with tip costs about $150.00. I emphasize the food is excellent and sourced from local farms such as Arethusa. read more

I've been around for years, but never had chance to try here until very recently. And I really thought I just should've never tried it. Mostly because of the foods. (Service was good) The menu was trying to make them sound fancy, thoughtful, almost like Michelin starred local restaurant, but the actual foods was mixed of bunch of unthoughtful ingredients. All ingredients lost their original flavor, portion of main dish ingredients are tiny and mostly fillers(rice&pasta)and they are not cooked professionally. Undercooked(not Al Dente) and extremely salty. Because of the quality, I felt like Michelin starred restaurants are cheaper. Also the kids menus were horrible as well. Normally when we are getting kid's menu, it's either cheap or comes with some veggies and fruits and at least a scoop of ice cream to show that the restaurant tried. Here's not. They were just small portions, ridiculously priced, cheap food. I don't write the reviews just because I am failing trying new restaurants. If they are bad I just don't go there. But when it's that ridiculous.... I could not help it. Sorry read more

Really loved this place. Outdoor seating with some live entertainment on a summer night was just perfect. The food was excellent. We had the Tagliatelle Pork Ragu and Cod. We started with the Hamachi special and the Octupus, all excellent. The service was attentive and friendly.....we will definitely be coming back! read more

Bailey's Backyard - Tagliatelle Pork Ragu - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Brunch! I love brunch, and my biggest disappointment with Bailey's is the fact that I couldn't pick which of their delicious options to get, because there were too many to name. The cheddar biscuits and sausage gravy, the 50/50 burger, the omelette, and more! First, the ambiance was adorable, with bird photos on every wall, and rustic look to the place. The host and waiters were attentive and kind, making for a nice experience. I ended up with the BBQ brisket melt which was delicious. They started us with homemade cornbread, which you can tell was made in-house by the flavor of it. In my sandwich, the brisket was slightly tough, but not enough to take away from the meal. It was cheesy, and sweet thanks to the house-made barbecue sauce. I had home-fries on the side, and ordered a side of cheddar biscuits which were flaky and buttery. My biggest qualm was how heavy my meal ended up being, by my own choice! All in, it was a great meal. I expect to go back and try other options, which will likely bring me up to a five star. I LOVE farm-to-table restaurants. It makes me feel good about the food I am eating, and the support to the local farms that are listed on the seasonal menu. Go here, it's worth it! read more

Bailey's Backyard - BBQ beef brisket melt, with home-fries - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

We came here since it's a 1/2 way point between out town and our friends. The brunch menu was great and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend making a reservation since it's constantly busy (for good reason). I had the southern breakfast for a biscuit and gracy withtwo eggs and grits that was delicous. We will keep coming back. read more

Went back to Bailey's with an Anniversary gift card and as always Bailey's delivers. Options are eating outside under the tent with multiple warmers and very fluffy blankets or indoors in either section. We went indoors. Had the green salad which was amazing, not certain how they make their salad so great. I had a Relic Fortnight IPA and wife had a Chardonnay. I've rated 555 beers on Untapped and nearly all of them IPA but never had 2 which were on the menu! Well Done Bailey's. I had the short rib (evening special 11/13/2021) and wife had the Trout. The short rib was ok but nothing "special" the Trout was divine. Its hard to cook fish but we both thought it was 5/5. This is why people drive long distance to Bailey's they can do amazing things. Desert was a split chocolate thing (will post picture) also wonderful. Left stuffed and took the short ribs home to my son who gave it a thumbs up. If you are looking for a nice place to treat yourself, Bailey's is the go-to place in town. read more

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I was beginning to give up on good service; I just decided well, this is what service is these days. I was pleasantly surprised at Bailey's! It was so refreshing to actually have good table service again. All of the menu choices sounded good and we had difficulty choosing. We were very happy with the dishes we got. They were very fresh and delicious as promised: delicious salads, chicken, pork, with sides of spaetzle and homemade grits that arrived on the plate. The honeyed cornbread to start was delicious. I'm sure the desserts would be delicious but we were too full. The wait staff and the host were very attentive. Too bad I live so far away or else I would come here often. Highly recommended. read more

Our first time here was probably 5 years ago and all I remember is it was delish. Had a rez today for brunch and it was phenomenal. Cannot recommend the foie gras a donuts enough. A MUST have. read more

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WOW, was this place yummy! I always love a good farm to table concept, and this place exceeded expectations. We started with a crab dip that made me want to lick the bowl and then I had a fish with veggie fried rice that made me want to stay in the backyard forever. Top notch service that I'll definitely be back for! read more

Bailey's Backyard - Alaskan Fish with Delicious Veggie Fried Rice - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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I have never had a bad meal at Bailey's backyard. The service is always impeccable. This is the place to go for any special occasion or just for date night. read more

incredible experience from start to finish! the crispy brussel sprouts & pancakes were a hit! sweet staff who smile and care about what they do! a true gem in town read more

Expensive, small portions, definitely on the contrived side. I had a vegan dish and the butternut squash was fantastic, but it was a tiny amount compared to the rice. read more

11 am on a Sunday. -- pulled pork melt (potato fries) -- huevos rancheros -- coffee (offered free refill but it never came-- no biggie) -- came w cornbread for the table Good and friendly service. Clean outside seating. Clean bathroom. Kid friendly. (Didn't order off the kids menu though they have one. They give out crayons too if that's good to know!) First time here. Will be back. read more

Bailey's Backyard - Pulled pork melt. Should've been brisket but they ran out. Toddler hand grubbing for "potato fries" - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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We went on Friday night for a late dinner around 8:30 and we got in without any problem. Food was delicious and very personal and friendly staffs. read more

Over cooked chicken, got bitten by a bee, below average tagliatelle. Courteous staff, but will not return.

This place is really a gem, one of Ridgefield's finest. What's not to love? Great location, quaint spot, live music performed by talented musicians, friendly service. And my most favorite thing: a revolving menu. My husband and I started off with a glass of wine each, they've got a nice little selection. I had a the crab bisque and could not get enough. So light and paired well with the wine. We got the brussel sprouts which may be one of my all time favorites and I am a huge fan of brussel sprouts. Crispy and packed with flavor. The mussels were fresh and came with nice big pieces of toasted Italian bread. The harissa carrots came with only a few pieces of carrots but despite that they were still very good and the hummus and fried pieces of pita that accompanied them were great. My only downside was that the tortillas for the duck tacos were cold, when it comes to tacos the tortillas should always come out warm. But they were very interesting and tasted great otherwise. Finally we had dessert and coffee. The s'mores cake was so delicious, it really reminds you of a campfire, graham cracking crumbles, smoky flavor, a fudge like piece of chocolate cake. It's a small portion but we weren't looking to have a lot of desert and it's so decadent that it was enough. Can't wait to try next season's menu. read more

Bailey's Backyard - Menu - American Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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This place was absolutely lovely and the food was flavorful. I made reservations to dine outside (due to covid) and I suggest making a reservation if you're coming on a weekend. They gave us an amazing cornbread topped with this buttery sauce that was such a sweet and rich way to start the meal. The real winner was the Mexican corn dip appetizer. That dip was so rich and creamy and cheesy, I've never had anything like it. I also ordered the half chicken and I was surprised by how moist and flavorful the chicken was. It was cooked too perfection and the portion was very large. My only complaint was the service took a long time, definitely allot a couple hours to get a full meal here read more

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