Wow, who knew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red House gives off instant good vibes -- welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCTnew Deep River, CT was hiding such a gem! The Red House gives off instant good vibes welcoming atmosphere, friendly fast service, and walls decked with classic music icons that set the mood. Now let's talk FOOD Started with their mean green beans crispy, seasoned perfection that gave major TGIF vibes. Then came the Brick Chick juicy, flavorful, and downright . And that skirt steak with all the fixings? Let's just say it had me quaking with every bite. I totally get why there's a line out the door... this spot took me straight to flavor town! #TheRedHouseCT #DeepRiverEats #CTFoodie #HiddenGemCT #FlavorTown #FoodieFinds #CTRestaurants #GoodEatsCT #FoodieAdventure #SupportLocalCT read more

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This place is a cute establishment in DT Deep River. I had heard a few good things about it & I dropped in to see for myself. The staff are pleasant, helpful & efficient. They have a great selection of menu items. Their beer, wine & cocktail list was very well rounded. The interior is decorated in a warm eclectic theme. I just grabbed a beer. I settled on a Moroccan lamb over noodles but was surprised when I was served a small soup bowl of stew. It had a 1-2 Tbs of clear celluphane noddles at the bottom. While it was solidly good, It was $14- which I found to be exorbitant for the item & serving size. It didn't even come with bread of any kind. I then ordered a house made pretzel $10- which came in a single braided format 10-12 inches long. It arrived with 2 ramekins of cheese sauce & stone ground mustard. I opted for the mustard. I did not care for the cheese sauce. It was okay but I was definitely not bowled over by it. Overall, I just wasn't too impressed with this place. The service was solidly good. The vibe & interior is solidly good. The food was fine but not great. I felt the prices for the items were just too high. They do have a happy hour with a burger & a beer for $12-? I can't actually remember the exact price). I recommend coming for their happy hour when prices are more reasonable. read more

After 4 fantastic meals here I needed to leave a review. We went to the Saybrook chili fest and Red House was the clear winner(several years in a row) so we decided to go check them out. Brick chicken is a must excellent burgers and more. They also have a different event for each day of the week like Wednesday burger and a brew specials. Check it out oh yeah and don't forget the chili read more

Thimble Island Brewery night, acoustic guitar ambiance. Derek is an excellent server, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Mean beans crispy on the outside, just a little al dented inside. Sweet chili wings are almost candied, and delicious! Fish tacos are awesome, fresh, big chunk of mahi mahi, nice mix of pico, red cabbage, and avocado... Burgers are huge, and tasty. Great place for family and friends! read more

great service and food and drink are yummy imwill definitely be coming back soon for a meal keep,up,thr great work red house crew and management lovely atmosphere and clean restrooms read more

Another fantastic meal at the Red House! It has been 5 years since we first came here and things have only gotten better. The interior decor is amazing- with album cover art and guitars everywhere. And the food is better than ever. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

Red House - Burnt ends and Mac n cheese! - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

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Last Friday night was one of those cold Friday nights and a bunch of us wanted to get together but not go out. We placed an order for pick up for 10 people! The order was perfect. I was so impressed that nothing got messed up with all of the particulars that people wanted. Kudos to the crew at the red house. Plus their food is good! read more

We had an amazing dinner at Red House. Friday night in Deep River and there is a line at Red House, twenty five minute wait is not so bad. We were seated at the bar- I like sitting at the bar with the communal feel. The staff was hustling. We ordered drinks, they came quickly. We were at the bar. Then an app. We got the fried green beans. Crispy and delicious. For dinner I got the Vegan Thai noodle bowl. Toni got the veggie burger. The noodle bowl was awesome. Fresh flavors of ginger and peanut. Toni's veggie burger was well dressed with mozzarella and pesto. The fries were perfect. Crispy and salted just right. Service was great. Someone who struck me as the owner/manager checked in on us a couple times and we chatted with regulars at the bar. Dinner for 2 with an app- under $100. A solid bargain for such delicious food in a cool place. Looking forward to going back. read more

I ordered a brisket burger and told the waitress I wanted it rare like mooing rare I figured it would come back medium at the very least.. hockey puck ..I said I'm not paying for that 25$...waitress got an attitude and turned it into a big deal..It actually got as far as the police being called and them arriving at my HOME!!! To tell me I am not allowed back there. Terrible place and terrible experience. I would definitely not recommend this place. read more

Great experience. The atmosphere is fabulous. Staff go above and beyond. They make you feel like you're part of the family. We had a nice Sunday lunch. Mark was awesome. He opened bottles of wine and was so happy to accommodate us and teach us about the beauty of ha bing a good wine. We had a wonderful education on wines and tasted great wines. Just a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If you're looking for a chill Sunday afternoon with great food and friends the Red House is for you!!! It's our new Sunday hangout!! read more

Weeknight supper nice to stay close two home a great choice try local couples appetizers good value

Stopped by last Sunday evening. It was our first visit in over 5 years...as Deep River is a little out of our orbit. The facility was quite different from our recollections...very Red! Our waitress, Laura, was very welcoming and knowledgeable of options, etc. We started with their special Jameson Pineapple Wings and a Mai Thai. The wings were about the best wings we've ever had ...second only to J Timothy's Sweet Chili Dirt Wings up in Plainville! My Wife enjoyed the Fish Tacos & I had the Ruben. This place was such a surprise...food & service, we'll be back and it won't take another 5 years! Thanks, Laura! read more

I haven't been here in years, but had fond memories so I wanted to come back. Brought a friend who had never been here and insisted we got the pulled pork nachos. The drinks were on point and the nachos were over the top great, as I expected. My friend from the south was very impressed with the pulled pork. Very balanced spice and smoke flavors. Ended the meal out with the Brussel sprout salad which was fantastic as well. Completely happy with everything. The service was great too! read more

A group of us visited this quaint little restaurant in a typical small New England town. The lighting and ambiance was peaceful and the decor was typical of a bar/cafe style joint. It was very busy and quite loud. We were seated close to the kitchen. Our food was very good and the waitstaff was friendly, despite being obviously busy and serving several tables at once. The only thing I found to be a bit unnerving, were the prices. I mean, a small burger and a tiny basket of fries was almost $20.00. I know the cost of food supplies has gone up everywhere, but I found this to be a bit extreme. I believe I can find a better value for my money elsewhere. read more

Always excellent service, atmosphere, and delicious food! They keep the menu pretty updated so there's always something new to try.

Came here after a few drinks at High Nine Brewery, its right down the road. The food portions were big, however the food took awhile to come out but our server was very apologetic and we were simply enjoying our conversation. I had enough leftover of my burger to bring to work the next day read more

Red House - Chicken Bomb Wrap - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

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Don't pass by this place - this restaurant has some of the best food I've ever had. I ordered the Steak Frites and I was blown away: the steak was cooked to perfection, the truffle fries were so good you'd slap your momma, and even the vegetables were so perfectly seasoned that I almost asked for more. My wife ordered the Burn Ends and she was well-pleased. She wasn't a fan of coleslaw, so I ate that - nice and crisp, on the sour side if that's what you like. Oh boy, did we find our favorite spot - unfortunately for us, it's a bit of a hike to get here, but we'll definitely be back! read more

Red House - Burnt Ends Platter - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

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Cute little spot in a cute little town. Service was great and the food was even better. Ice cold beer and delicious burgers. What more can you ask for. This definitely had to be one of the best burgers I've had in my life. Worth the 1 1/2 hour drive for another one! read more

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Great spot in the heart of downtown Deep River. Fun, laid back vibes. Grab a pint in the bar area and order their elevated American style/bar food! Wings are great. We had the burger and beer special for 15$ on Wednesday! Place was packed but our waitress was attentive and lovely! read more

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In the area Sunday to cover our boat and found this place for lunch. I read the good reviews on Yelp and even saw people comment on other restaurant reviews about this place being better. I didn't see a parking lot, but was able to get a spot on the street out front. Walked in and it was not at all what I was expecting. I had it in my head that it was going to be a nice, maybe even fancy, restaurant. It was pretty empty and we were greeted right away. We asked to sit in the bar area so we could see the football game. The waiters/bartenders were awesome. So friendly and made us feel very comfortable right away. We started with Bloody Mary's which were the Sunday special for $5 each. Very good and a great deal! I had the spicy chicken sandwich special, which was lacking in spice. I still enjoyed it though. The chicken was cooked perfectly. My husband had a burger, which he enjoyed and my son loved the tenders and fries. Next time we are in the area, this may be the first place I stop. Just need to ask for hot sauce on the side! read more

3.5 which seems to put us in the minority... We came in around 1:50 on a Saturday in August. The restaurant side wasn't busy at all but it seemed the bar side was hopping. The majority of the star deduction is due to slow service. Had to wait for a hostess to appear. Usually I tend to walk at that point but we were hungry so we stayed. Hostess turned into our server. Drinks came out decently fast. Husband's water came in a ridiculously small glass. She did give us the decanter after he drank the water in 2 minutes. She made it seem like she was doing us a huge favor. It's water. Food took a long time to arrive considering it appeared rather dead inside. We both got burgers- both were a nice size. I got the Hot Mess and it was delicious. I thought the onions were great, as was the beer cheese. I had asked for it to be cooked medium and it was medium rare at most. I didn't care but thank God they cooked Picky Pete's well done as requested. He got the Red House burger which is maple bacon, cheddar and a Chipotle sauce. Of course he requested his plain with just bacon and cheese which apparently affected the flavor because he said it was bland and had to salt the patty. The fries were standard bagged fries. Only ate a few. A young man dropped off our food and we didn't see our server again until we were completely finished eating and we asked for the check. Bathrooms were clean. If I lived locally, I'd get takeout if they offer it but I wouldn't eat-in again. Two burgers with fries, one water, one soda- $40.79 before tip. read more

We love this area of CT and always look for something new when we are out this way. We found Red House one afternoon this fall and couldn't have been happier! They have a rock & roll decor and vibe inside with some great photos of old rockers, a dining area, and a bar area for seating. They had many interesting craft cocktails, and an interesting selection of beers, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was really nice and quick with our refills which is always a bonus. Try the duck wings, and check out the specials. Definitely recommend giving it a try if you haven't been here before. read more

First of all this is really a good looking place right in the town. The staff are helpful and the food is pretty good. The French onion soup is interesting with a bit of pepper after taste. The veggie burger was interesting but it did not do a good job at replacing a real burger. The noodle vegetable meal was tastey and did the job. The food is pretty good and it is a nice place with a rock and roll atmosphere. Over all it did the job. read more

The food was delicious, but all lukewarm. They were very busy though! Also expensive, but considering where you are can you be picky?!o

My friends and I ate at the Red House Restaurant this past Saturday and were extremely happy with the food and service. Our waitress was excellent. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and made in house. If you're in the area try this restaurant. read more

This place has a lot of things going for it. Staff was friendly, manager (I'm assuming?) was super personable. We were asked to move to accommodate a larger table which was fine but they were so nice about it. There were only 3 of us so it wasn't a problem.. The decor was right up my alley. Red and black everything- very chill, sexy and chic. Loved it. Our food was mostly good though. We put in an order for water first, then drinks (Paloma was great!) and started with nachos. The nachos were really good but super tiny portion. We still didn't get our waters at this point. We ordered our food. I chose the red house burger but wanted sweet potato fries. I asked for a side of thier honey bbq sauce with it. My husbands burger=perfect. Our friends brick chicken =breathtaking. My burger = sadly overcooked. It was well done but I asked for medium rare. Plus I got regular fries, so the waitress came back with the sweet potato fries and commented "yeah I didn't even write sweet potato down" It was fine. The manager came back to give us water (still nothing at this point) and he was so friendly. We will definitely be back. Side note: my burger looked nothing like previous photos from Yelp either. We were missing pickles and only had like 10 (or so) fries. Same with the nachos. The entire thing was on a dinner plate, not like the photos at all. read more

Red House - Paloma - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

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60's vibe. Nice find and a fun place to visit. We've been here twice in one week already due to the food, environment and friendly staff! Red House has indoor/outdoor seating and plays 60's music. Both times we started with their Buffalo Wings-ok, I'm giving them best wings in CT award. We especially loved the sweet chili ones. Meals ordered included, Steak Pad Tai (Ample amount of steak and nice flavor), Fried Chicken Sandwich (Big piece of chicken and tasty), Verano Salad (I was told it was delicious) and Seared Shrimp Tacos (I was told it was especially delicious as well). I had a shrimp from one of the tacos and decided that that was going to be my next meal when we go back. The shrimp were large and the one I tasted was soooo darn good. Kudos to the owners-you've done an excellent job overall. We were treated exceptionally well from walking into the door until we left. read more

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Beth, Mark and the entire team was awesome. My Mai tacos were built just perfectly. My margarita was also excellent. Most importantly, I never ran out of water! Bathroom was also CoVid feeling clean. read more

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OK can we talk? How have I NOT BEEN to the Red House?! In business for years, I have drove past this popular place but never stopped... using the Red House's music themed decor as the song goes, "I once was lost but now I'm found - I was blind but now I see." First everyone was so nice and accommodating. Food and drink suggestions were spot on. We started with a seasonal drink that included muddled fruit right from the garden. For apps their famous Mean Beans - fried green beans with chipotle sause. Add drinks to this addicting snack and you need nothing else, fried to perfection - no greasey no mushy. Next was Chili with Cheddar - in the best way possible this Chili was different than most, fresh ingredients cooked perfectly especially the diced peppers and onions (melt in your mouth), It was a perfect starter because it was light and flavorful.The Red House sweet chili wings were, well, sweet and moist with the right amount of crunch and flavor. As I have stated before I travel extensively across N. America and I only order Brick Chicken in Chicago... NOT ANYMORE! Everything on the plate was cooked perfectly but of course the star was the deboned "Brick Pressed Chicken" with potatoes carrots and broccoli, just outrageously delicious. Desert was heavenly - Sticky Toffee Cake served warmed (not easy to do right - House does it perfect) with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. Out Of This World and one of the best deserts ever. The Red House is the best example of flavor without excess. Each and every dish and even the drinks did not scream any one thing - all flavors were balanced and matched. I have a lot of years to catch up on - I might just go down the menu. This is a once to twice a week place to go. Love this place! read more

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Great chili! Voted for them in the Old Saybrook chilifest and they won! Great bbq and beer on their Main street location in Deep River. Cool antique store next door too. read more

Awesome food! Awesome Service! Definitely recommend coming here! They have some of the best wings I have tried!

There were good options for pleasant Outdoor Dining. The Menu offered a good range of options a. Specials, b. appetizers c. Entrees, d. Desserts, e. Cocktails f. Draft and Bottled beers. The portions were ample. We had several boxes of special dishes to take home. As we progressed more people came in and mad ethe dining room a livelier place and the staff were efficient and friendly. Both the Lavatories were all gender - clean and neat. They talked to us and other customers. I was able to talk to Laura and another wait person about one of heroes whose picture was on the montage in front of my seat on the wall- The Man in Black- Mr. Johnny Cash and his second wife June Carter Cash and his daughter Roseann Cash and a few of the recordings and his struggles. This was very nice indeed. The service for Laura and others was excellent, personalized and very helpful. The Ambiance with the colorful Decorations using portraits of great Rock and Roll artists and Discs on the walls was very welcoming for me to connect up with my memories over the past several decades. while enjoying great food served very kindly and attentively. The Berkshire Lager tasted light but had perhaps 7.5 % alcohol. I was able to reconnect with the taste of Czech Pilsner like beer in a snifter after many years. The delicate yet spicy taste of the Wings was a great start for our evening meal. Then came ethe PEI mussels with chorizo and corn in a wonderful sauce which would have made a great soup like mussels' version of the Rhode Island Clam Chowder. The mussels were tender and had absorbed the complex aroma and flavor. The Brick pressed half Chicken with fingerling potatoes was also well done. The Chicken was tender too. We were tempted to try dessert and selected the Choclate Churro. There was great melted Chocolate for adding extra yum. We left with great memories and several boxes of yummydelectable food. The total with the tip was very reasonable. Thank you very much to all who made this dining out experience for my spouse and me memorable. read more

The food is always amazing at Red House! The servers and bar tenders are super friendly. We eat in as well as order out regularly!

The restaurant is classic-rock-themed; the food is that one song you think nobody can be a real music lover if they don't appreciate all the loving details. The fries are the percussion: reliable, crisp, on point. The sandwich... due to the fondue cheese, it has to be lush instrumentation backing pithy lyrics. The meat was shaved pork, so there's a little soul in the rockin' roll. Springsteen would eat this sandwich. The pickle... the pickle is the bass solo that gets voted into the top 20 of all time. My one regret was not bringing pals so that I could sample more of the menu & the craft cocktails. Service was excellent; I need excuses to do this again. read more

If I'm the area or want to take a nice ride go check this place out. They have outdoor seating if you prefer. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is great. Menu is creative. Nice drink list too. If you like Brussel sprouts the warm Brussel sprout Cesar salad is a must try! Delicious! The bread they serve is addicting and the sandwiches are great too. Nice place to eat in a quaint little town. Really a hidden gem read more

Red House - Warm Brussel sprout Cesar salad - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

this did not taste like authentic BBQ. Clean place friendly service but food is nothing special. Had burnt ends , Mac & cheese

Food was fantastic, service was awesome, only reason why it isn't 5 stars is because I didn't think the portions where big enough and I thought it was a little pricey. Other than that, would highly recommend for quality of food and atmosphere along with great staff. We were there with a large group and a bunch of small children and couldn't have felt more welcome! read more

Red House - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut

I have been there many times though the years. Have found the food to be good and consistent. Great drinks and service. Will definitely be back soon. read more

We have visited this establishment twice already. My husband and I try to go somewhere new every week on date night. Red House had us going back two weeks in a row. The service, food and atmosphere are phenomenal. We will continue going back and spreading the word about this little hidden secret in Deep River. read more

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The Street Corn Dip is amazing! The falafel wrap is great and not dry at all. The Best Chicken Sandwich is not that great. Chick-Fill-A does a better job. Good service and the ambiance is awesome. Great drink variety. Loved the Coconut Cake beer! Great rock music! read more

Red House - Coconut Cake Skygazer - New American Near Me - Deep River, Connecticut