My wife and I stopped into Farrell's this afternoon on our way home and decided to have some appetizers before crawling in a day. We ordered the Barada appetizer which was arugula and cooked baby tomatoes covered in Barada with a delicious balsamic glaze. We also had which we never had before was the steak egg rolls. They were the best steak eggrolls we have ever had. They didn't drip grease They were very tender and reminded both of us of a steak sub. The flavor was right on. Recommend those all the time atmosphere was quiet because it was before happy our usual time of 4 o'clock, but the service was very friendly and they took care of us and highly recommend a place. read more

Came in on Wednesday for a quick lunch on the deck and realized it's the best day to go as they offer BOGO 50% off the menu items. Was a toss up to try the fish or shrimp tacos as it comes w saffron rice. With the recommendation from the waitress we went w the shrimp tacos. They are so filling and come with 5 shrimps in each tacos shell. They have to say you won't be disappointed as they were so good I went back the following week and ordered the same dish. The service on the covered deck was alittle slow since it was during lunch but still offered us good service. The restaurant is very clean and great place to dine. They have been around a long time and have a great reputation with great food. read more

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Cute little local place. We usually sit in the bar - Jen is the best bartender in the area. Her drinks are great (and strong), and she does fun things around the holidays like 31 days of Christmas or Halloween drinks. Their food can be iffy, it's a lot of pub food but the current chef does mix it up a bit. Their French onion soup is fantastic. We often go just for that. Some of the apps and entrees are just unexciting bar food. On a recent trip, I enjoyed the special of the night which was a linguine with scallops and a sherry cream sauce. It was great and exactly what I needed that night. Don't be afraid to try the specials. I enjoy their seasonal salads as well. And don't forget to finish with a slice of their famous carrot cake! read more

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Just attended the post funeral reception for Tony LaMalfa. The buffet was amazing. Caesar salad, chicken cordon bleu, stuffed shells and roasted potatoes were all delicious. Had a very nice glass of what I assume is a house red. Place is clean, warm and cozy with plenty of seating for those who wished to sit. read more

I really hate leaving bad reviews, but this is one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a while. For food, I ordered the happy hour chicken dumplings, and chicken sliders. The sliders were borderline inedible. The chicken had a very off flavor, it tasted like burnt old chicken thighs on stale bread. I honestly couldn't even finish one and I am not picky normally with food. The dumplings were a bit better, but the only veg I saw was corn, and the filling had a sweet taste to it, almost like cinnamon, which was odd. Both of these dishes were on the happy hour menu for $7 each. My mom ordered the chicken quesadilla and said she bit into a bone at one point which put her off to the whole dish. I also tried one of the Philly egg rolls and those were pretty good. Definitely the best thing I tried. The service was good at first, but once it got busier our server didn't come to check on us. For a second drink, we had to go up to the bar. The other food looked good, but I can't speak on that since I didn't try it. Unfortunately I will not be returning here. read more

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Consistently good food, drinks, and staff. We usually sit outside in good weather. Typical American food and a low key place overall.

Last minute plans to entertain some friends. Called Farrell's and they were very accommodating. The tables were set up and waiting for us when we arrived. The food was typical pub food and very good. We definitely will return when it warmer as we would love to sit outside. read more

Great food and nice atmosphere! The menu was large with a lot of choices. The bar area had plenty of large screen tvs for those wanting to watch sports. read more

Over the years we've driven Marlborough St in Portland and noted the packed parking lot at Farrell's. A couple of weeks ago my wife & I finally stopped in for dinner and we're favorably impressed. Last evening we returned with another couple. Our party ordered Prime Rib, Steak Tips Pizziola, Pub Steak, Fish & Chips, preceded by their Clam Chowder. The Chowder was thinner than last time (a good thing) but just as flavorful and clam intense. The entrees were generous, well executed, and very well received! The mixed drinks were generous. We were served on both occasions by Christine, a young college student with an excellent command of hospitality and efficient service. Dinner for four with drinks and generous gratuity came to less than $200. We now have a full understanding of the chronically congested parking lot. We'll definitely be back. Thanks Christine! read more

I base my rating mainly on the food. My husband and I were there for lunch last week. There's an option of sitting on a lovely shaded deck in the back, away from the traffic noise - but we sat indoors because it was so hot. The seating was comfortable indoors as well. Our server was friendly and attentive. The best thing we ordered was a crispy Sriracha cauliflower app special. It was only very slightly hot (spicy hot) and very tasty. We shared a Reuben sandwich and a spinach salad. The sandwich was OK, but far from the best I've had (I order them often at various restaurants). The spinach in the salad was fresh, but the tomatoes were only a pasty pale pink, there were way too many black olives, and the biggest disappointment was the croutons. I rarely buy croutons to have at home because i know I get tempted to eat the whole bagful as a snack! These croutons were so salty as to be unpleasant. I ate them anyway though. Sad. read more

Farrell's Restaurant - Outdoor dining deck - New American Near Me - Portland, Connecticut

Sorry to say this but the food is horrible. I ordered pulled pork macaroni and cheese the pork tasted like it was boiled and the macaroni tasted like it was 95% salt. Not to mention the service was horrible way understaffed.. read more

My husband and I have been coming here for awhile now. We recently moved to CT and this restaurant is close to where we live so it's been a good go to place. We've had great service and the food is also great as well. Many options to choose from. Our favorite is the Philly cheesesteak rolls. They also have amazing seasonal drinks to choose from as well as many other drinks that you find at a bar. Every time we go in there they recognize us and make us feel at home. One waitress recommended her special margarita and I would say it's one of the best we both have ever had, I would say even better than Sayulita's read more

Farrell's is a mainstay in our town of Portland. I used to come to dinner and happy hours just after highschool. The friendly service comes to mind first. Sarah was our server and was attentive and cheery. Her friendliness and attention to detail is very pleasant to receive. Tonite mom and I split a plate of fish n chips! We had a hankerin'. It was plenty for two. Beautiful light white fish fried to perfection with fries and coleslaw! They have healthier options too but this hit the spot tonight. Paired with a 16oz Summer Ale! You may want to HiT this Spot next time you are passing by on Route 66! read more

So 5 years ago for Valentine's Day, my future husband and I checked Yelp for a recommendation on where we should go for dinner. Farrell's was the first recommendation to pop up and off we went. Fast forward to last night, when we remembered how good the food was that cold, snowy Valentine's night, and wanted some pulled pork Mac and cheese again. Upon our arrival, Jay stuck with the plan and ordered the delicious Mac and cheese again, but I went a little rogue. I ordered the pulled pork "Shepherds Pork Pie" and I don't think I even want traditional shepherds pie after last night. Omg, heaven in each bite taken. We also split an order of mozz sticks and I had the Jack Frost martini, which I highly recommend. We won't be waiting 5 years this time to come back, that's for darn sure. read more

This place is the only noticeable restaurant in Portland CT. There are many Irish-Americans living around this area. When my husband & I went to this place for St Patrick's 08, it was soo fun! We even had green Guiness! Last week my family had lunch at Farrell's. The waitress lady was very nice, food was good and Guiness was excellent. We're so full we couldn't try deserts..If you are in this area you should definitely check this restaurant, cause there arn't many other places to eat in Portland, CT. read more

Ok, I finally got back to Farrell's when they were open for lunch. And indeed they have steamed cheeseburgers and very good ones at that. A nice sized burger, steamed with cheese and a lot of fresh garnishes. Now I know that when the longing for a steamed cheeseburger overcomes me, I can go to Farrell's. It is an hour drive but you know how cravings are. The next time I might even try something else on the menu. read more

Since 1/2 stars aren't possible in a Yelp Review , I'm being generous in giving this 4 stars; it's definitely more of a 3.5. We stopped at Farrell's for lunch on a March Sunday after walking the new rail trail in Portland off Rt 66. Some in our group had been to Farrell's in the past and agreed it was a good choice for lunch. Dependable decent good but nothing to WOW. Overall I'd agree with that assessment with the one exception: the Carrot Cake Martini, which was absolutely fabulous. The ingredients are " secret" but you can bet I'm going to try to copy this!! Our party opted for cups of clam chowder and French Onion soup to start. The clam chowder was pretty good but honestly way too thick! It was seasoned well with a nice balance of potato to clam but really needed some added broth or milk to thin it. The French Onion soup had a nice melted cheese topping and looked good. We chose sandwiches or salad as entrees. The accompanying fries were crisp, hot and tasty . I had the prime rib sliders which were good but not great. Thinly sliced prime rib with melted cheese on 3 small round brioche buns was an ample serving. Another member of our party had the cheesesteak wrap and he thought it was better than average. The steak French dip on ciabatta looked good and got a better than average rating as well. Finally the Caesar salad looked about what you'd expect but all ingredients looked fresh and crisp but at $9.99 it was overpriced. Our waitress was very good and attentive. Decor is a little blah and some natural light and windows would be a nice touch but overall the food was good, fresh and where appropriate served hot. But that Carrot Cake Martini was excellent!i read more

Farrell's Restaurant - Carrot cake martini...yummy - New American Near Me - Portland, Connecticut

I've eaten at Farrell's 3 to 4 times and had only one decent meal. Yesterday I was there for lunch. I brought my own water with me as I don't drink water which may contain things I don't want in my body (e.g. fluoride, chlorine, etc.). The waitress immediately informed me I couldn't bring in my own water to which I replied I wasn't going to drink the restaurant's water; she let the matter drop. I ordered clam strips w/fries for $19.00. It turned out to be clam SHREDS which tasted only of the flour batter which encased them. Atmosphere=2/10, service=4/10, price=3/10, food quality/presentation=2/10. My advice is to go into Middletown where there are some decent places to eat. Skip Farrell's. read more

Always a great meal. Be it a cheeseburger, anything they serve parm or prime rib this joint never disappoints. Fantastic appetizers and a welcoming atmosphere. you wont find a better French onion soup anywhere in the state. the staff is always great. just bring back the pulled pork shepherds pie please read more

read their specials menu and ordered a seafood dish that sounded amazing only to find out it was smothered in pasta sauce. shouldn't have been on the food and ruined the dish completely no where in the menu did it state it had pasta sauce and not good if you can't stomach red pasta sauces. it was returned and they still charged for the meal. very disappointed this visit read more

Great pub food and good selection for families with kids. Definitely recommend this place.

We passed this restaurant on the way to see my brother-in-law and my wife, who notes places she passes picked this as a place we should consider for our weekly date night. We did the drive from near Hartford. We arrived and noted that their sign out front is advertising for line cooks, bar back and wait staff. That should have been a warning. Their menu proudly proclaims that they have "the best prime rib in the area." So, we started off with the bruchetta, I ordered prime rib, the 12-ounce cut and my wife ordered the cobb salad with shrimp. My wife asked if the shrimp was grilled and our server answered in the affirmative. About our server: She was wonderful, responding positively to everything. Took a drink and appetizer order, checked back, was very friendly. No problems there. The front-of-the-house has issues. We walked into what I thought was their front door and walked well into their dining room before we got to a station where they have menus and will seat you. I think this restaurant is so casual that they just leave it to the locals to pick their favorite table. We were seated at a booth that had not been cleared -- there were several un-cleared tables. Add busboy to their list of needed personnel My wife ordered the strawberry-basil margarita. I tried it and found it overly sweet. Maybe this is a good idea, but poorly executed. This is a new drink on their menu. I had a beer. The bruchetta is slabs of Italian bread with chopped tomatoes and garlic with a little vinaigrette drizzle over some lettuce. The bread is not toasted which annoyed my wife. I noted that the tomato and garlic was extremely fresh. Then main dished arrived. I was looking forward to the "best prime rib in the area." I think the area has issues. The prime rib was bland and a bit tough. My wife's Cobb salad had shrimp that had been sautéed and not grilled. The shrimp was okay, the salad was not crisp. Rather, it was sodden tasteless leaves with dressing and shrimp around the sides. The decor is aged, it is dark inside. There are Christmas-type lights with garland that suggest that either they realize it's dark and dingy in the dining room and this is all they can do to improve things or that May is just a few short months before Christmas! They have a television set airing sports in the dining room. The busboy found that more interesting than the table he was clearing as he gave more attention to that than his work. TV belongs in the bar. This is a very casual place catering only to locals. Maybe you will have a better experience, but we will give it a skip. The brightest spot in this restaurant was our friendly and efficient server. read more

Farrell's Restaurant - Television belongs in the bar, not the dining room - New American Near Me - Portland, Connecticut

My boyfriend and I like that it's convenient to the marina where we stay but the service is mediocre at best and last night we were treated so rudely that we had to walk out immediately. Going out to eat for me is all about the experience so I will not being going back even though it is a 1 minute drive. read more

Well we finally tried this place after all these years passing it on Route 66. Delightfully surprised!! Lots of selection, food is great and not too salty. This place is always busy and now I know why. I started off with their steamed dumplings. They seemed fresh and the sweet chili sauce was very nice. I had the Italian Cod which comes with artichokes , kalamata olives, Zucchini, over brown rice & quinoa. This dish wasn't salty, as the olives added enough of it with each bite. The fish was cooked perfectly. My husband had the 16 oz prime rib which was nice and again, not too salty. Their carrot cake was a bit heavy but tasted very nice. There are a number of items we want to try so we will be back!!! read more

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One of those typical ayerish bahs with nice atmosphere and decor. The guiness is fresh off the tap that has that almost hint of apple crisp flavor. The food is plentiful and delicious. I ordered the grilled smoke burger which has really good BBQ sauce. The fries are crispy. The bread is fresh from the oven. Really, really good. Good place for a drink, great place to eat. read more

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So my husband and I have been here several times, as we live here. Today was one of the worst experiences we have had. My hubby ordered A Buffalo Chix wrap which was good. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. TALK ABOUT DRY!!! It was terrible. The worst part was I asked for more sauce and the wait staff yes'ed me and then forgot the sauce. NOT COOL. I felt disregarded a a paying customer. It was apparent to me that since we were not "regulars" no one cared. Bad move as I live in town! Will take a while to come back. read more

Great staff and chef. We are there at least once a week. Excellent specials. Jen Morales is the key to Farrells and why we keep coming back!

We had a birthday party with 30 guests and could not be happier with the service and food. The manager was so accommodating and answered all our questions. The wait staff is so amazing. Everything was tasty and there was plenty for everyone. Don't be fooled by the rustic look, the atmosphere is very hospitable. read more

The service here is really good, the food is delicious, the alcohol and atmosphere is good. Good for lunches, great for dinners & family gatherings. I went here last night again for St Patrick's day and it was a huge party. It was totally swamped but we still got our food pretty fast. Love the waitresses. read more

Farrell's Restaurant - Nice pour - New American Near Me - Portland, Connecticut

Stopped here after a long drive with my dog. The only reason there's 2 stars instead of one is because they allowed her to sit outdoors. The food is horrendous, absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I had the salmon. Overcooked, not seasoned, the mango salsa tasted like it had been sitting out too long. The first waitress we had been greeted by was the most rude and unpleasant human I've ever had the displeasure of speaking with. She gave us attitude right off the bat about the fact that we went inside to ask about being served. She came out and rudely stated "Did you not read the sign that says you need to get someone to serve you?", which we obviously did, had we not, no one would've come out? Jesus. She then proceeded to tell us about how we needed to be "courteous" about the party coming in with a child and move our seats due to our dog. We moved, we were kind. Luckily, we had a nicer young woman come after to take our order. She deserved 5 stars alone, but my friend and I were appalled from the beginning. Cherry on the top: we asked the first woman for a refill on water and she grabbed the cup, filled it and slammed it on the table. As if we were a nuisance. I cannot believe the service from her. Shouldn't water be filled consistently? Maybe I'm spoiled with service standards from manhattan? I had to ask several times for more water. ‍ I hate to assume its racism but my friend with a heavy accent was getting that vibe. I guess just be warned if you're not white. read more

Gave this place another try last night. 1. Waitress was awful 2. Asked 4 times for bread 3. Asked 3 times for drink refills 4. She never brought my food out. It never CAME! 5. Had ordered take out as well. Buffalo wings were not hot. Tastless! Other meal was burnt 6. Was never offered dessert. Or anything else and finally check came and we bailed out. Table next to us said we had the worst service and I watched how their server was so attentive to them. I had server envy! Never again. EVER will I go back here. read more

What a great neighborhood establishment. The food was good, the service, exceptional. Although I spent $90 at the bar, over $300 for dinner including a generous tip....I went back to the bar for one last call, hoping that the main bartender Cathy would recognize our financial efforts towards the effort and throw one my way. She just didn't get it. I think that if Jen would have been taking care of me....it would've come out differently. I'd still recommend this place however. read more

When I walked in I noticed the place was clean and I took a seat in the bar area. The bread came out first and it was hot out of the oven and great. I ordered a cup of chili and it was awesome and flavorful and finished with "momma's turkey dinner" the vegetables were meh and the stuffing a little dry but the turkey itself and mashed potatoes were great. I would come back. read more

Farrell's Restaurant - Momma's Turkey - New American Near Me - Portland, Connecticut

The food was very tasty and the place was very clean. It was our first time eating inside during the pandemic and we were well spaced apart. The wait staff was very attentive and pleasant with all the proper PPE. We could hear the bartender in the other room arguing with someone and later when I asked to try a particular beer before I ordered it the bartender was complaining again. The food was full of flavor. We had the philly egg rolls - two thumbs up! I had the chicken tenders. They were very tiny pieces of chicken, not really tenders at all, but still flavor was good. We also ordered the NOLO shrimp. It really needs a new name since it had three little shrimp in the entire dish. The shrimp still had the shell on the tail which is hard to deal with when it's in a plate of sauce and noodles. The flavor was there but needs some work. I would definitely go back but order differently. read more

They have remodelled since the last time I was here and it is very nice inside now! We had a couple of drinks in the bar area and enjoyed the atmosphere. We'll be going back to sample the food soon. read more

Farrell's is another one of those places where everyone in town goes a dozen or so times when the family decides to have a night eating out. It's not particularly classy but they serve some classic Irish fare. This is not the kind of Irish place where you are likely to be served by anyone with an accent- I mean you're in Portland, CT for goodness sake! But you will get some service from nice Irish American girls who are in their first restaurant job or an old timer that's been there for 20 years. It's a family/townie spot. If a hearty meal's what you want, they've got it. read more

Awesome food and service for take out or eat in. I love the black and tan fish sandwich! The waffles fries are great. My boyfriend raved about the Asian wings, and the clam chowder is pretty good. Can't wait to go back! read more

I recently used Farrell's to cater my sister's wedding shower and Art was great to work with. I ordered all cold foods, he arrived early with his wife and was almost done setting up when I got there. The food was excellent (wraps, salads, etc.) and he also set up the linens and provided silverware and china. The price was reasonable and I got many compliments on the food. His wife came back at the end of the event and helped clean up. I would def recommend Farrell's to anyone and will use them again to cater. read more

Went for lunch.staff was to busy to wait on our party they were gossiping about the previous evening events. being on our lunch break we had limited time to eat. After relaying that to our bartender she rolled her eyes and started slamming glasses We felt like we were intruding. We all got up and went to burger king instead were we could relax and joke about that's were those women belong serving fries read more

Wow! It's been quite some time since I've been to Farrell's but man has it changed! What a fun local environment, I had the steamed cheeseburger which was amazing! The bread they brought out before dinner was even delish. Would definitely return. read more