Great restaurants are all about the team running them. Good food you expect. What you remember is…read morehow you were treated, and BIB owns that. Great team, great food, and from the first visit they start treating you like you've been coming for years. I do want to be careful about recommending the bar, since we like our seats and would prefer to keep them. So let me be clear: the bar is nothing special, avoid it, go sit somewhere else. Very much worth the visit.

Unfortunately, our experience was a bit disappointing. We started with the fried calamari, which…read morewasn't very crispy and was quite chewy. The shrimp tacos were also underwhelming and could have used much more seasoning and flavor. On a positive note, the fries were very good and probably the highlight of the meal! Overall, the food just didn't live up to our expectations. Nothing was terrible, but the meal as a whole was pretty underwhelming.

The food is incredible with far more items on the menu than we could possibly order. Oh darn, we…read morehave to come back. Service was fast, courteous, and super friendly. With outdoor tables, we got to enjoy the day and the food. Perfect setting.

Came last year and ordered a calzone. Thought the price was very high ($30) but it turned out to be…read moreenormous. Like 15 inches or more across. Plenty for two. See photo. We always wanted to come back and did and sadly the same price calzone shrunk to a third. Forgot to take a photo. Not sure if it was a fluke but definitely can't justify $30 for a small calzone with 2 regular toppings and almost no ricotta. Very upset, feel like we were robbed on the price. :-( should have said something. Here is a photo from last year. Sad because the outdoor patio is lovely.

Come here weekly with friends after volleyball league…read more Alana (and Sean) are the absolute best! Knowing our drinks and always a smile on their faces! The wings, tenders, and fries never disappoint! A very "homey" place A little on the darker side, but still very welcoming!

Visits to Putnam House are infrequent for me, but it never disappoints. Lots of easily accessible…read moreoutdoor space made it a perfect choice for a late summer eve dinner with a mobility impaired friend. The steak tips were cooked well, though I wished the sides weren't a medley of vegetables as I am picky about which ones I like. Portions are generous though, and I can believe we found space to also eat the whole, yummy tartufo.

One of the nicest outdoor spaces! Inside is also nice, but highly recommend in the summer. The…read morestaff is warm and let you hang out without rushing you. Loved the tuna salad! Crab quesadilla was also good. Good place to go with families as well, plenty of space for kids to move around outside.

After a delightful afternoon of apple picking and wandering through a pumpkin patch, it was time…read morefor an early dinner. We arrived during a quiet moment and found ourselves seated on an outdoor covered patio. The band was getting ready for what looked like a fun evening. They had an Octoberfest menu, which you absolutely have to try! That night, it seemed to attract an older crowd, but anyone would enjoy the friendly vibe. The schnitzel was excellent, especially when paired with red cabbage and spätzle. My grand daughter absolutely loved the spätzle. The bratwurst was good on a nice thick roll. Overall, we had a very nice day in Bethel, CT, and the Dragonfly was the perfect way to end our journey.

My first visit to Whitlocks despite living in town for years and the loss is clearly on me not…read morehaving come here earlier... Casual atmosphere, live music at the bar on a Friday night, ample of space for quieter dining at the back, a decent beer selection, and truly incredible pub food. The French Dip had caught my eye checking out the menu online earlier - and boy, it did not disappoint! Twice the size I expected, juicy prime rib with ample of cheese, and crispy fries - the perfect comfort food. And on top of all - a lovely chat with Jon! Needless to say, it won't take years for me to come back again!!! :D

From the moment you go in they make you feel at home. The service was great the food was even…read morebetter. Steak was amazing and desert was also ! Will be be and have already suggest this place

I loved the food here. So very delicious!! Generous portions as well. Nice place for a date…read more The only complaint I have is how do u not know how to make a proper chocolate lava cake? It should be hot and molten in the middle, and even the second time they brought it back out to us it was still cold and not molten. I can make ts at home better.

I was in Brookfield purchasing a car. The sales associate and I were discussing our favorite…read moreburger places and, not having eaten yet, I asked for a recommendation. He wholeheartedly recommended Bora Restaurant. I followed his advice and was not disappointed! Do not judge the book by its cover. It looks plain and unassuming on the outside and took me a few seconds to spot it. (No pic, as I was distracted by my new car!) The inside was nicely appointed. Perhaps too many fake flowers, but maybe not. They seemed to work and add color. I went at 4 pm on a Saturday, so between lunch and dinner. There were people, but no crowds or noise. All I wanted was a good burger. And I got it! I ordered the House Burger: (6 oz?) Marbled Wagyu Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Red Onion, Toasted Brioche, and Special Burger Sauce on the side. (Truthfully, I included all that for your benefit. I only wanted the burger, bacon, and bun with ketchup on the side.) It was delicious! I did manage to snap a pic before I descended upon it like a ravenous Serengeti carnivore... with a modicum of decorum so as not to scare the other guests. The service was fast and friendly and the prices reasonable. This is the sort of place I would like to return to in order to try some of their finer dishes!

Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

All the appetizers are amazing. Oh my goodness fried Galema,…read more so soft and tender. I'm having chickenScaboli. And Mia is a wonderful waitress. We love her. Tim the owner had a nice great conversation with him at the bar. Also served us our desserts unbelievable desserts let me tell you something. We had a great time and great food. This is someplace you need to stop by and check in and say Joe Zito told me this is the place to be.

At the recommendation of some locals, we visited Rebellion Kitchen and Bar and we're glad we did…read more It's a great addition to the Danbury dining scene and also to our restaurant rotation! We started with a really great two cheese crostini which was delicious. I paired that with a rye old fashioned (or two) and that drink really hit the spot. For my entree I had a meatball hero which was just as delicious the next day when I had the second half for lunch. The portion was huge and I loved the meatballs and the sauce. For dessert we had a cheesecake with a house made pistachio creme which was amazing. We had a chance to talk to Tim who I believe owns the place and we asked him about a sign we saw on the westside at Innovation Studios for a Rebellion Gastropub. He says he hopes to have that open early in the new year so we can't wait to try that out as well, especially since it's only a five minute drive. But it's worth a 20 minute drive or more to visit Rebellion and we'll definitely be back.

Excellent old school classic Portuguese cuisine for a decent price. Service is excellent! Ample…read moreseating is available in the dining room. On my second visit, I learned that there is parking across the street next to the beauty salon. Definitely will be going back a third time to try more of their dishes!

We love coming here for some good comfort Portuguese food. The place is a little run down, it does…read moreneed a little upgrade but the food is phenomenal. Parking is also a struggle bc it's very limited at the parking lot across the street unless you're lucky and find something on the street. The waitresses are usually really sweet and they start remembering who you are and treat you like friends. It can get a bit loud if you choose to stay and eat in the bar are which is usually the more popular area for everyone to be in. But they do have the restaraunt side which is quieter and the tables can hold bigger parties. I will also say their bathrooms are very very tight, there's only 1 bathroom per gender and not always the cleanest.

Excellent beer! Really enjoyed the Marzen and Festbier. Gochujang chicken bites were amazing!!…read moreWorth coming here just for those. Great indoor space (and bathrooms), very nice patio, and a second small patio that allows dogs. Service was fast and friendly, thank you guys!!

Went for brunch and stayed for three hours. The whipped ricotta with balsamic glaze and pistachios…read morewas out of this world. We ate it so quickly we forgot to take a picture. The outside seating is lovely and you can watch the train pass right by. It's a great spot to meet friends and enjoy shared plates or individual meals. The waitress was fabulous and humored me when I wanted to try several different beers each round. Can't wait to go back.