Great spot for adults and kids (we were in the area for the Essex Train). Good selection of all kids of food and great beer selection. Highly recommend. read more

I've eaten here before on several occasions. Had their burgers which are very good...juicy but always a bit over cooked. The buns are very good and soft. I've also had their jambalaya which was tasty but not spectacular. Tonight I had their brick chicken and opted for turnips as a side as opposed to mashed potatoes. No problems from the kitchen with the substitute. The chicken was absolutely perfect. Brined in lemon, thyme and rosemary. Cooked absolutely perfect. The turnips and carrots were roasted and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. I honestly could eat that dish twice a day forever. read more

Let me start by saying, we had a party of fifteen, including seven cousins ages seven and below who could hardly contain their excitement about going on the North Pole Express (a local Christmas-themed train) after dinner. When we saw reviews that this restaurant was friendly for kids and large parties, we were sold. The reviews were not wrong, we had excellent, excellent service. The servers were patient, understanding, and gave all around great service. Because the service was so great (and we didn't feel like a burden), all the parents were actually able to relax and have a wonderful family dinner. The food was good also, and the ambience superb. Would go back here again in a heartbeat when we're back in the area. read more

I ate here on my second dinner date with my boyfriend. The staff were all so wonderful, the owner of the restaurant liked to acquaint himself with his customers, the wait staff was fast and accurate, and they operated during the shutdown. I highly respect this place and cannot wait to go back. read more

Blood orange margaritas are dangerous. Once it hits your lips.... Just wish they would bring back the Sriracha chick pea roasted mussel dish. I would be there weekly just that one, best mussels I ever had! read more

Love this local restaurant, especially the bar, its very cozy and the bartenders are very friendly (shout out to Jordan) the food is amazing, never had a thing I didnt love. My faves are the mac n cheese, the burger and my numero uno... the smoke and cheese! Oh...and I almost forgot the chicken wings! OMG .. there are bar specials on those..check it out! The dining room is really nice as well, good place for families and a special dinner for 2 . Its a favorite for locals which lets you know its a winner ;) read more

Always have a good meal, I just wish the service staff would stick around and all be nice. Bad news is some of the staff is a little grumpy but the good news is that you never usually see them again. It would be nice if they could get and keep some service staff so that you could get the same waitstaff and have the recognized sort of hometown spot. The food is always solid and the variety and willingness to keep the menu updated and fresh is appreciated by this diner! read more

Awesome fries, great atmosphere and service. The mean beans are a perennial favorite. This is our go-to local restaurant!

Love, love, love this place! Great atmosphere, delicious food & tasty drinks! They can get pretty busy at times, but the servers always make sure you feel taken care of! The wings are so good and I love that every day they have different specials, such as "throwback Thursday" - they add things from previous menus that you can order. Definitely a go to for me and my hubby on date night! read more

We had no business in Deep River, it just happened to be just off the highway on our way home from a day of apple picking and corn mazes. My wife found this place on yelp and it was close enough off the highway to give it a shot. When we pulled up, I have to say I was a little skeptical... plain looking front, didn't look very busy (was an off time of day) and was hard to see inside. We walked in off the street with a party of 8 including 4 kids and the hostess and manager (owner??) could not have been more inviting or happy to help. Our waitress was a hot ticket and I settled in to a flight of beer and got down to ordering. EVERYONE was happy with their food. Take a second to think about that: 8 people, 4 adults, 2 boys (12,13) a 10 year old and a 5 year old and not a single complaint! That, alone, is worth 5-stars! I won't carry on too long, but I'll just say that the "best chicken sandwich" actually lives up to its name! Perfectly fried chicken with light breading, delicious pimento cheese sauce and a pepper jelly on that bun- - - OMG! Pro-tip, pair it with the truffle fries and look out! The bill for 8 people came and we were shocked to find that it was what my wife and I would normally throw down for a date night at a chain restaurant for just the 2 of us. My only complaint is that this place is 2 hours away from our house! If you read this far, go check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food is great. Interesting flavor pairings and nice beer options. The service is great and kid friendly. A rock and roll atmosphere. The bbq food items were exceptional. read more

Cool interior and friendly staff but food was just okay. The fried cauliflower was good but the Red House burger and warm brussell sprout salad were fair but not great. read more

I'm not active on Yelp much anymore but I saw this review breeze by and I gotta say my main complaint was pretty well addressed. Red House reliably has some of the better beer taps in the area - New England Brewing, Troegs, Revival...a good mix of local stuff from CT, RI, and Massachusetts. They really did a good job stepping up their beer game over the time since I first wrote a review! read more

Reallllllyimpressed with Red House; food and staff. Very welcoming, courteous, professional, attentive and food was dynamite. Our server was Tyler who was great but also spoke with several of staff. We got bbq combo platter and fish tacos. Will def be back read more

My friend and I dined here after a great show at the Ivoryton Playhouse, it was wonderful. Our waiter, Jordan, was fantastic and a joy to talk with. From our cocktails to dessert, every bite was wonderful. The beet salad is a must have next time. My only critique would be the deceptive decor, it appears to be more of a casual bar/pizza place rather than a fine ding establishment but they delivered on the great food. read more

We had dinner at Red House last Wednesday and were very impressed by practically everything they had to offer. The atmosphere was great, the food was phenomenal, the service was timely, and the beer selection was top notch. We tend to go out to dinner a few times a month, and really get bored of the same old burgers and chicken that most places offer. Red House really takes the norm and put a twist on it that makes it fantastic. The pulled pork was tasty and not fatty...which to me is a big plus. The Fried Oyster Po' Boy was perfectly done and extremely tasty. Portion size was not a concern either.....between my wife and I, we turned our leftovers to the next day's lunch. I would highly recommend a visit to Red House for anyone that is sick of the same old burgers and chicken. Next visit, I'm thinking I will try the ribs and a few more of their specialty drinks. read more

Went to the Christmas train ride and looked around for lunch. This place is 5 minutes away and worth the ride. The food was excellent. We ordered the bbq for 2 and the steak frites plus several sides. Everything was cooked perfectly and the staff was extremely friendly. Go go go! You will wish this place was close to where you live. read more

Great food, awesome beer, great atmosphere and fantastic service! Also a great place if you have kids. Perfect setup for little ones while having great food and drink for adults. Highly recommended read more

Moved here in January and found this little gem a few blocks from our apartment. Coming from living in New Haven, my husband and I were so excited to have a good "foodie" restaurant in our town. The service is great, the whole place has a sweet hospitality small town feel. And, of course, the food is wonderful. I've had the friend pickles and okra - they make their own homemade ranch and you could literally drink it. I've also had the Red House burger! Delish and great toppings. My father-in-law came for a visit and he had one of the salads. Loved it! I haven't had anything bad yet on the menu! It's a must see! read more

Excellent cocktails, beer choices, friendly staff. The macaroni and cheese with jalapeño bacon was delicious.

Great food, relaxing atmosphere, great people! Ashley was our server and she was attentive, nice and had some great and honest recommendations. The whole staff was nice. The food is large portions and was awesome. The only thing that needs work is the fried. Everything else was phenomenal. Great job to all there. We will be back. read more

Horrible experience tonight. After one hour on a Tues night our food still hadn't arrived. When I asked the waitress for our check, she said the food would be right out. I told her the table next to us came in after we did and they had already finished eating. She said there had been a big order ahead of us and that is why our order was delayed. After five more minutes and no food I again asked for the check. That was the only thing that came promptly, along with a $5 discount on our next visit. I gave the coupon to the manager on the way out. I doubt there will be another visit anytime soon. read more

Service is less than mediocre. Food is so so. They are not willing to do what is necessary to keep the customer happy. I was in there the other day and when i asked if i could get their Red House Wings (which come in a pack of 10) and have the 5 buffalo and 5 Chili sauce, the bar tender replied with " No the kitchen is a bunch of divas and wont do anything if its not on the menu" I felt this was extremely unprofessional and because of that i did not order any wings. They were not interested in keeping the sale so i did not give them the sale. Another time i was in there with a girlfriend and we ordered Guacamole, we were having a nice conversation so we were eating a bit slowly. In the time span of about 30 minutes, several people came over and tried to take away the appetizer. I dont know if they wanted to go to the back and eat it or if they were so ready to get out of work that they were forcing us to eat faster. it was extremely uncomfortable and ruined the experience for us. For what is on the menu, the pricing is a little high. The food isnt extraordinary. What is really disappointing is that The Red House is very close to where i live so i could frequent there very regularly but with the experiences that i have had with the "Divas in the Kitchen" and the staff forcing me out the door i will make the trip to somewhere a little further and avoid this place. read more

I had the pleasure of having a late lunch at Red House in April, 2018. What a neat place! Specials are imaginative and it's truly hard to decide on one dish. The service was excellent. Although the meal was somewhat slow to arrive, it was definitely worth waiting for. The New York Strip was delectable and definitely worth the calories. I would not hesitate to go again! read more

well we went there tonite. the place was very busy and yes the menu looked like a fun burger and sandwich style menu. very pleasant and friendly staff - got our drink orders promptly and answered our menu questions we decided to try a salad and sandwich plan - so one of us got the brisket sandwich and I got the salmon sandwich - we shared the goat cheese salad the cornbread they bring to the table is very tasty with a sweet spicy butter the salad was freshly prepared and fine - but my last warm goat cheese salad I got at another eatery was made with warm goat cheese "patties" - this one was prepared with a less dense goat cheese so more like a warm pudding consistency on top of the salad - good but not great then out came the sandwiches - the brisket was way too dry for one and the salmon patty was so dry I could not even swallow the small bite I took they graciously offered a substitute and I chose the fish tacos - and they were yummy - spicy grilled fish with a fresh salsa on top - served with spanish rice and delicious baked beans as sides they comped me my meal - so that was thoughtful and unexpected - and I will probably give them one more try before making a complete judgment - So go ahead and try it - but select carefully from their menu oh yeah - great fun way they decorated the old du glace space - all "rocker and roller" style giant portraits on the walls where the large Paris style murals used to be. looks like they have music lined up on the weekends! read more

Service is mediocre at best. The bartender is flat out rude and hardly friendly at all. Doesn't make me want to go back.

The nachos that we got were burnt and even though there was only one other family there the service was very slow

After reading all the good reviews, I was really excited to try this new local restaurant. Let's start with the reason's we would want to go back; 1. they have the best clam chowder, I've ever had. Now, the reason's NOT to go back; 1. I had read a review that said the brisket was dry. When I asked the waitress if it was in fact dry, her response was, " I've only served 2 of them before and no one complanied. If you think they are dry you can always put some BBQ sauce or mustard on them, or maybe you should just order something else'. 2. What restaurant serves soup without crackers? If you have a "soup of the day", you should have crackers. 3. While the waitress took our order, she apparently had an itchy upper chest, which she scratched and scratched right in front of us. WOW 4. My husband asked for a straw for his iced tea. When she finally remembered to bring it to him, it was UNWRAPPED and she was carried it across the restaurant in her hands. 5. I had the "shrimp po' boy. The roll it was served on made it difficult to eat as a sandwhich, so I ended up eating mostly only the shrimp. There was almost everything left on the plate. Instead of the waitress saying 'was everything okay', she just looked at the plate and said "do you want me to wrap any of this". Except for the Clam Chowder, the food was nothing special. The service, just so happens to be the worst I've had in a very, very long time. read more

My family and I took a Sunday drive through Chester and Deep River. We are so glad we found this place for dinner the food was exceptional. The menu was very creative and everything we had was delicious. Wedge salad corn chowder duck tacos which was a first for us! We also got a side of mac and cheese and shared a chicken sandwich for dinner. We were too full for dessert but we will definitely be back to try more of the amazing menu! read more

I was really excited to eat here tonight. 30 minutes in I still was not asked my drink order. It proceeded to go down hill from there. Food was very good though. So much potential. I have never had service this slow ever. If for any reason you were short handed, or backed up in kitchen, tell your guests, we would be much more understanding. Would really love to see you succeed. Place is cute and food was good. It was just very difficult to get past poor/very slow service. Good luck working through the challenges, worth the effort. read more

Had dinner here with my wife and daughter last week, seriously the best service we have had near the shoreline in CT. Our waiter was extremely on point, and if he seemed to be busy another waiter would come over to check up on the table. Also the food can't be beat, we had the combo bbq plate which is definitely enough food for 2 and some extra for a lunch sandwich the next day. Highly recommended!! read more

I personally LOVE the Doctors Brisket. The decor is fun, food is great, restrooms are very clean, the staff is friendly and attentive. Price isn't cheap but not too bad either. My husband and I can eat for under $40. I also love that they make everything fresh. read more

Delicious! Great ambiance and prices were very fair will definitely go back. The French fries were so good and the burgers were like eating a piece of heaven read more

Cute place but do not get the ribs! I have never had a tougher set of ribs. I could barely cut through them with a steak knife and I definitely had a hard time chewing them. These are not fall off the bone ribs at we all crave. read more

Great atmosphere. Cool guitars and posters hanging on the wall, this is the place to dine in the tri town area if you are looking for a bar atmosphere that is also kid friendly. Must try the fried pickles as they are my fav! The only con I have about the place is that it can get loud and the interior design allows to sounds to move easily. P.S. call ahead, they get busy read more

Love red house, food is amazing!! Love Mark.. he really has a great demeanor for an owner!!

Outstanding food and a wide range of beers to choose from.. Would recommend to anyone for both dining as well as hanging out at the bar.. TRY THE jalopeno bacon! Great atmospher with live mudic on Saturday nights.. A must try! read more

I really enjoy this place - good food, drinks, and service. It's the perfect spot for a casual meal, but doesn't skimp on the flavor. Haven't had anything on the menu that I wouldn't recommend - and they are always keeping the menu up to date with new items to keep things interesting and fresh! read more

Red House has an imaginative menu and the food is really tasty. The drink menu has lots of interesting drinks. The staff is great, super friendly. read more

Giving it 4 stars... this place is worth your visit for casual dining in the area. Food is basic barbeque, grilled items, sandwiches and the like. Nothing too fancy (nothing over $20), and the drinks are margarita, mojito-ish...with the always steady martinis and wine. Cost about $45 p/person with appetizers and drinks and tip... Not overly priced with a lot of people trying the appetizers. Basically, instead of wings and burgers on a casual friday or saturday night go here instead. On the Yelp reviews, a lot of criticism is placed on the staff... although those comments have a place, I feel they were undeserved after our experience. Although these were not the most professional staff I ever experience, we (a party of 12) had 2 staffers helping us, and all (food and drinks) were adequately served. No one waited too long for anything, all the apps were all brought at the same time, as were the meals (all brought at the same time). Kudos to the women serving us and the owner who came over to introduce himself, as well. He even sold one of my friend a long sleeve tshirt, which is an incredible feat that he'll finally wear a tshirt from a place other than rings end lumber ($3 each) or lenny and joes ($6 each). This place is for local band fans as they seem to have bands all the time. So, if you're a local music lover, odds are you already know about this place. The food was tasty. Very unique apps were had by all. Pork "drummettes" which were tiny pork ribs (or something) with a chili mango sauce, fried string beans (eh.. fair), fried pickles and okra (really great), and chicken wings (also great). Dinners ranged from fried chicken breasts (diner thought they were crispy and terrific), fish tacos (fresh, grilled (not fried), light but filling), duck wrap (tasty, unique), airplane chicken (terrific), salads, (great), etc... Out of a group of 12 no one was disappointed. Most of the drinks are really unique and tasty. I had 1) mango jalopeno margarita, 2) a pink grapefruit margarita, and 3) a martini with jalopeno/bacon infused vodka. They seem to make special tequilas and vodka by infusing flavors, and then putting simple mixers (like syryp and other ingredients) to make drinks like margaritas, mojitos, bloody marys, and others... There wasn't too heavy a syrup/sugar base for the margarita (all were light and flavorful without being too syrupy) and the vodka really did have a baconny heat from the bacon and jalopenos. Personally, I loved the mango jalopeno margarita over all... My friend Lynn had 2 of those, and frankly, she's really not a drinker (save a glass of wine now and then). I might pass on the bacon jalopeno infused vodka next time, unless its put into a bloody mary... Its probably good for brunch. This was a very enjoyable visit. For a group of 12 with heavy liquor, our bill was $435, not including tax or tip ($36.35/person for apps, heavy drinks, dinner). We enjoyed the service, and although they have the right to add 18% automatically (to large groups), they did not so, we added more (than 18%) in gratuity because we had such a good time and they did such a lovely job accommodating our large group of 12. This really is a fun place, worth your visit. I'm not sure they have the capability to serve many large groups at one time, but they capably handled ours well and we appreciated their efforts. We all had fun, which frankly, is not always easy to do with our group of 12. I saw three other couples we knew there and they seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. I heard they have an outdoor deck which is opening soon. Neither saw saw it, nor was I aware where it was. Go, try, enjoy! This place is worth a casual visit! read more