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    Ryebird

    4.3 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Allison C.

    My husband and I were passing through downtown Fairfield and wanted some comfort food for lunch, so we checked out Ryebird! We went pretty close to their opening, so it was really laid back. The one man working the dining room did a great job of staying attentive to us and a few other tables that ended up coming in. Great drinks and quality comfort food. The cheesy bread service was a favorite of ours, and we really enjoyed the mac and cheese too! They did an excellent job on the chicken pot pie. Exactly what we were looking for on a cold winter day!

    Lynda G.

    Food was delicious, we had the Pot Pies which included a small delicious salad. We also included the mushroom gravy on the side. Wonderful portions, great service. Joe was our server and he was very attentive. A great experience and we will return.

    The hot  House!! Prettyvspicy and very well done
    Syed K.

    Great location!! Right on the main road and next to a theater so draws a decent crowd. Menu is standard American bar food however the quality is much elevated. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings where you can observe the hustle and bustle of the town. Service was exceptional, very attentive and polite staff that all services with a smile and were very welcoming. We can on the 4th of July and even saw some fireworks from where we were sitting. Good place to unwind, talk, eat and be entertained.

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    Dillon T.

    Solid four stars but I am confident upon return Ryebird would get the fifth star. The service was extremely welcoming and warm, and the food was solid. The ambience is cool too. The margarita was just okay and the fries seemed stale on this visit. The wings were so good, and the house made sauces were a very nice touch. I'm excited to try much more items on their menu like the smash burger and chicken sandwiches where I'm sure they'll get the fifth star on the next review.

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    Dan H.

    I ordered a whisky sour to start and it was great. We got seated just in time for happy hour too. Gotta save every penny possible these days! Kids are not cheap!!! The cheesy bread was a great starter. My only regret is that we didn't order more. For my entree I ordered The Hot House. As a massive fan of spicy chicken sandwiches, this may be one of my all time favorites. This sandwich provided the perfect mix of spice, crunch, and sauce. The jalapeño relish on the bottom bun was a perfect pairing with the Rye sauce on the top. I could've easily eaten two of these, but I'm glad I could truly enjoy the one I ordered. It's easy to make a spicy chicken sandwich, but making one that is easy on the stomach is a whole different story. A lot of restaurants these days will do anything to make a great sandwich. Unfortunately, this includes sending customers to the toilet for an hour after dinner. Ryebird was careful in their execution and crafted an incredible sandwich. Ryebird vastly exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to returning in the near future.

    Alex M.

    A new place in town, with a great vibe, bar and food. Been here a few times now. For drinks and happy hour, and dinner, and so far loving everything. The drink selection is great, the owner/manager and the hosts are all super lovely, and the food is fantastic. Quickly becoming one of our regular go to places.

    Samson S.

    Amazing drink. Bartender Hank is the best. Great place to get food and drink for sure

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    Kevin B.

    Heard some good things about Ryebird and their happy hour so I gave it a shot. Location is a plus, just off the Post Rd so they have indoor seating and a cozy patio. Decent selection of beers for happy hour, $3 for a Schaffer, Coors or Yuengling is a mighty fine deal. My wife and I tried out a bunch of apps including the taquitos, wings and chicken sliders. The taquitos were for sure the highlight, we liked them so much we got 2 orders of them. They come topped with nacho cheese and fried perfectly, I liked that they had their own dipping sauces straight out of the bottle, wished they had a spicy sauce however. Chicken sliders were decent, decent size chicken thigh, pickles and a bun. Wings might be slightly overpriced for happy hour, 4 for $8 doesn't strike me as much of a bargain. Wings were solid, we enjoyed the hot Parmesan sauce, good size as well with a mix of drums and flats. Our waiter was fantastic especially for it being almost full on the patio before we left. Their regular menu has some enticing items on it, I'll be back to try those out.

    Great place. Bartender Hank is the man. Great food and drink great spot I love it here .

    Corn rib appetizer
    Kyle K.

    Came to Ryebird on a Sunday night for dinner with my fiancé and I excited to try it. We were unfortunately severely disappointed. The food was extremely lackluster and visually lazy. Thrown on cilantro on my corn ribs, lacking some sort of dipping sauce, and very over-cooked. Shining star was the grilled chicken in my salad, had good flavor and was juicy, but the salad needed more help than just the chicken. The service was also depressing, servers on their phones, laughing by the kitchen doors. Gave us water with no ice is strange, but maybe that is just me? I would not go back and don't really recommend it there are much better restaurants around in Fairfield.

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    I mean it's lively but the service staff are overwhelmed and the bathroom is interesting.

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    Slow service. Place was not even half full. Came in for a drink before a show at the SHU Theater. It took 25 minutes to get the drink.

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    Great location next to SHU theater, food and drink very good, and chicken pot pie is outstanding. A specialty there. Would go again.

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    Awesome cocktails and food. Great vibe with the vinyl record jams they have going on. Love this place!

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    Thank you Craig. Appreciate the kind words. Team Ryebird.

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    Thank you so much! Come back soon!

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    We were a group of 6 for lunch and we all ordered different meals and everyone loved their dish!…read more Attentive, friendly staff and beautiful ambience.

    The service the options, the customization! On a cold snowy night in January, this place was packed…read moreand jumping. Nice vibes, music pumping, drinks flowing...Chris our server was PHENOMENAL! She was a huge part of our magical experience. I started off with the buffalo cauliflower. I will preface this by saying I'm not a big Buffalo flavor person, but I'm a vegetarian and didn't feel like getting my usual vegetarian app - brussel sprouts. I wanted to expand my palate that evening and surprisingly I actually really liked it. The amount of blue cheese was perfect for me (despite the reviews) as it would have made it too salty and greasy. Next was my entree: Modified Kettle Cooked Zoodles. As a vegetarian, I never have the highest expectations but I was blown away! Chris our server was so sweet to have this customized for me. We took the idea of hubby's Branzino sauce and added more veggies to the Kettle cooked Zoodle dish. It was so yummy! Hubby's Branzino: fish was well cooked, elegant flavors from the Puttanesca sauce with spinach and mashed potatoes were excellent! Faux-ito: I got two, the first was the classic, the second was a mix of strawberry and pineapple. Both delicious mocktails! The Forbidden Pear: hubby got this one. very balanced, not sticky sweet. I can't believe this gem is just sitting here in Fairfield. Not too far off from a night in the city. We will definitely be back!

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    We went for dinner before a show at the SHCU theater, we got there around 5:30 and were quickly…read moreseated since we had a reservation for a party of 6. The menu is some what tied into the Puglia region, which is the heel of the boot. I could tell the italian dialect from the owner when he was speaking to one of the staff, it immediately gave me a good feeling that this restaurant would be really good. The appetizers we had were all really good, we had the fried calamari, the grilled Octopusss, the fried zucchini flowers and thd hummus special. Sorry no pics of these. We had a couple of the Orrechiette Barese, Chicken parmigiana, a pasta special of fettuccine with shrimp in a cream and pesto sauce, another pasta with cavatelli, shrimp and cream and pesto sauce, really couldn't see the pesto, probably could have used a little more or maybe a little finishing with the pesto on top. Service was good and the owner came around to introduce himself and we got a complimentary round of their homemade creama di limencello to finish off the experience. Wr wouldn't hesitate to go again the next time we are in town to see a show.

    Excellent conscientious service, relaxed yet fine atmosphere, and delicious carefully caringly…read moreprepared food make Gabagool something to tawlk about. Lots of gluten-free choices, and very accommodating. The light, crispy gluten free sticks of mutz (Beaded and Fried Mozzarella Sticks served with Marinara Sauce ) were the best I've ever had. Although I took half of the generous portion of orecchiette alla barese (Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Oil Sauce ) home. They wound up being eaten for a late night desert. I guess it makes sense to pair fine food with fine wines.

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