The Ancient Mariner

Absolutely fantastic selection of meat cuts and seafood. Staff are very knowledgeable about the…read moreproducts and helpful / friendly. I'm from out of of town and certainly wish this butcher were near me!

Eddie and his wonderful team catered our wedding. Planning a wedding ranks up there as one life's…read moregreat stressors. Throughout the entire experience, we always felt like we were in good hands, all the way from planning to execution. Eddie was attentive to and followed through on the touches that made the wedding our own, whilst also offering practical suggestions along the way. And of course, the food was delicious, and the portions generous. Thank you, Eddie and team!

We offer take-out catering or can provide the very best planning and staffing for events

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Bailey's Backyard

4.1(374 reviews)

Locally sourced ingredients

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Gluten-free friendly

It was our first visit to Bailey's, a result of my search for a nice resaurant half-way between…read moreBridgeport and Southbury. In spite of the rain and heavy traffic on 84, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel at home. The food was excellent and very fresh.

Located in beautiful Ridgefield, Connecticut this place comes highly regarded…read more Baileys is a small restaurant with a big personality! The staff was super friendly and had such positive attitudes making the experience enjoyable. There is a parking lot located to the side of the restaurant where you can easily park. However, I believe there is a two hour limit. If you plan to come for brunch on the weekends, make sure to reserve a table ahead of time because it fills up fast! There was a line out the door as I left. I ordered the southern breakfast with the grits and bacon from the menu, however, they offered plenty of brunch specials as well. The portions are plenty filling, offering generous servings that leave you satisfied without feeling like you need anything extra. I would love to come back and try some of their dinner options.

Black Bass

Braised Pork Shank

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Fish Tacos

Posa

3.8(151 reviews)

0.7 mi

Once again the dinner was amazing. We had the ragu' and zucchini pasta which was exceptional…read more. Thank you Posa for a wonderful evening We will be back soon!!

Lovely food and great experience. We went with our whole family and kids, everyone loved it.read more

Dining room

Zuppa di pesce

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Cappuccino

Tablao Wine Bar -Ridgefield

4.0(151 reviews)

Menu and service are always great. Proportions are just right and price is reasonable. Even with…read moresmall groups, never had a problem getting a table (recommend the corner back behind the bar for a celebratory outing). Ambience is ok- can get a little loud but that just everyone having a good time. Going tonight for our anniversary (didn't forget this year, honey). Menu and service are always great. Proportions are just right and price is reasonable. Even with small groups, never had a problem getting a table (recommend the corner back behind the bar for a celebratory outing). Ambience is ok- can get a little loud but that just everyone having a good time. Going tonight for our anniversary (didn't forget this year, honey).

For starters they gave us a menu of drinks and we wanted 2 Stella's on tap he said sorry we have no…read moretap beer but only bottles. Ok well let us know BEFORE you hand us the beer and wine menu. UGH For Tapas YES Fried Calamari was absolutely amazing Fresh, not dry at all with a large bowl and 2 delicious dipping sauces. BUT For Paella Classic for 2 Never again. It was a huge disappointment after our tapas as a warm up. It was served in an iron skillet, nice presentation but much smaller than we thought it should be for 2. It had no moisture at all, the rice and chorizo sausage with chicken bits and shrimp. The shrimp was very disappointing just rubbery and dry. This place has a 4.7 star rating and a great looking Menu. Maybe it's a Ridgefield Connecticut thing to go there for an enjoyable atmosphere. For the food quality it was too expensive comparatively as view on their website. We picked it because of the Great Rating. The head manager/owner was great and the staff was very attentive. We had dessert and coffee the coffee was nice and strong, fantastic but dessert was a version of crème brûlée taste was good Caramelized sugar wasn't there. When the Restaurant manger asked how was everything I had to let him know, he appreciated it and took the coffee off of the bill. We still gave a 20% tip for the great service. Sad to say We won't ever go back

Seafood Paella.!!

Ribeye steak .!!

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Grilled shrimp one of the best tapas..!!

Barn Door Restaurant

4.3(332 reviews)

3.2 mi

This has always been like home to me since discovering about 5 years ago…read more Always good variety, well prepared, great friendly and accommodating service and reasonable prices. And like sitting in my own living room. The perfect formula, no wonder it's so popular!

I love the ambiance here, it's a warm environment with lovely details. The food is prepared well…read moreand is flavorful. No one in our party (typically 6) has ever had a poor dining experience. However, if there are vegetarian or celiac people in your party- it's not worth it. The food is really meatetarian and lots of gluten. This is sad for us because when our family members are visiting who are veggie and have celiac, we don't go here, so the restaurant loses out in all 8 of us. Celiac folks: beware

Main dining room

Filet of sole

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Dining room

Luc's Cafe & Restaurant

4.0(297 reviews)

We came for the soup that recently made some Instagram influencers lose their minds. I was... not…read morethat impressed. The locals seemed thrilled, but given that Ridgefield's restaurant scene mostly lives in the C-range, maybe this is technically a B -- which makes it a Ridgefield A+? My wife ordered the mussels, which tasted like they'd been lovingly marinated in nothing but a $9 bottle of white wine and an entire stick of butter. Bold choice. As for me: the soup was solid, just not "call your friends" solid. The burger did its job, but only after I tasted the soup and mussels and quietly recalibrated my expectations. I make a very good burger at home myself -- and notably, I don't charge $25 for it. Would I come back? Maybe. Would I bring the same high-expectations with me next time? Absolutely not.

Made a reservation in advance. Definitely recommend doing that! It was packed for lunch time. We…read morewere greeted and seated promptly. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. All of us enjoyed our meals. My picky father even said it was "delicious" and my mom said it was one of the best burgers that she's ever had. It's a small place and give yourself plenty of time to find parking in the municipal lot, so you're not late for your reservation. It can be loud inside, but that's because it's small and quaint. Enjoy!

Goat cheese salad

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Brasserie Saint Germain

4.0(70 reviews)

One of the best French-inspired eateries in the region!! We continue to have outstanding meals at…read moreLa Brasserie in Ridgefield. Last night we had seared fois gros with a cranberry compote followed by the best bouillabaisse I have ever had: lobster, clams, shrimp, mussels and fish in a savory broth -- to die for!! Everyone else in our party had steak frites and raved as well about the food and service, both of which were extraordinary! A special shout out to Chris, the maître' d of the establishment who makes dining at La Brasserie a sheer delight! Could not recommend more highly!

Very nice experience with an excellent owner, who is French (Breton). The menu has every French…read morebistro dish ever invented - execution is good, but not outstanding. The ambiance is a bit like a place in a shopping center, which it is, but it's not horrible. There is too much stereotypical French decor and theme here - felt a bit of a tourist. Perfect four star experience here - you won't be unhappy.

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Dining and lounge area near the bar

Baja Cocina

4.2(63 reviews)

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We were walking around Ridgefield and needed something to eat. We've been there so many times that…read morewe've tried just about everything, except for Baja Cocina. You wouldn't expect downtown Ridgefield to have a taqueria amongst the upscale shops and math tutors, but guess what? Remember when Hilary was running for president and her opponent threatened there'd be taco trucks on every corner if she won? That wouldn't have bothered me one bit. I'm at a taqueria, I'm going to have some tacos! I ordered three: one with fried shrimp, one with mango and shrimp, and one with chorizo. (We went last week, so I forget the proper names. You'll see them on the menu.) The tortillas are the standard taco size, about 13 cm, so anyone can down a trio with room to spare, if you want an appetizer or dessert. They have table service, so pick a seat, grab or pour a soda or ask for a beer, and get ready. The kitchen is pretty quick, about as quick as eating three delicious tacos will take. The meats were fried or grilled to perfection. The sauces, fruits, and veggies are the perfect temperature and texture. A few Mexican hot sauce bottles are yours to use as you see fit, which this heat hound appreciates. My girlfriend's rice bowl looked great, too, so I'll assume this taqueria can do more than make some awesome tacos. They're space is a little cramped, being on the wrap-around first floor of a building with a staircase in the middle. It's an odd design, and not accessible, but you can blame whoever built this place decades ago. (Fortunately, I think you can get delivery, or a to-go order.) EV drivers take note: there are a whole row of level-2 chargers across the street next to CVS!

Great menu Asked for soft taco shell, got hard shell…read more Asked for lemon for my tea, got a lime. Ordered chips and salsa from cashier, and had to go back and ask again for them. No other customers were there, and an employee sat at the prime table in the front window and watching his phone. He didn't move when we came looking for a table. It was 2:30 on a Saturday and no other customers were there.

Sur taco 4/5 also great but the cheese was meh. Could get the same in a ziplock

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Sur - Signature Tacos, El Jefe - Signature Tacos, I forget my third taco. My partner got the Build Your Own Rice Bowl.

Gallo Ristorante

3.8(192 reviews)

0.3 mi

Gallo is a great restaurant and always reliable for both quality of food and service. Took 2…read morefriends there for their first time and they were very impressed: Burrata and tomato, as well as the sausage and bean apps, to the pizzas and chickpeas special. Very good.

I was totally underwhelmed!…read more I went with a few friends and was very disappointed. I love Italian food, but really couldn't find anything on the menu that appealed to me. I finally ordered a pizza, which was not very good. I won't go back.

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Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

3.5(232 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Locally owned & operated

Happy hour specials

Tried to consider my rating bell curve and keep this a 4/5 rating but there was nothing big enough…read moreto knock it from 5/5 5/5 ceasar salad much better than most I've had. Maybe the best ceaser salad ever. Appreciate the small cuttings of the lettuce. Maine lunch beer will always get 5/5 from me. Ahi tuna tacos were divine wish I ate them last. The Tostito ahi tuna was great as was the ice cream and whipped cream in the desert. Amy our server was so lovely and attentive despite a slamming Friday night. Oh seated right away. 4/5 the smores brownie was good not great a bit dry. Wife says I'm being overly critical. Probably. Margarita was very good. Salmon tacos also very good but really suffered in comparison to my ahi tuna tacos. Had I eaten them first they'd be 5/5

We have always loved this neighborhood fun spot but goodness! Things have changed. Kudos to them…read morefor having fresh and healthy meats and fishes to choose from but if they cannot be delivered properly, it certainly takes away from the dining out experience and makes one regret spending $25-40 per meal before having a drink. We ordered steak nachos, crispy chicken tacos, and steak fajitas- $3 extra for a cup of rice and beans. The nachos and tacos came out together. The nachos were cold with solidified cheese. We sent them back and asked for them to be remade but got burned under the broiler nachos. Also- can they be called nachos with only 6 chips? We sent them back again only to have them reappear with 6 new chips and new melted cheese on top of the original hardened cheese. While we waited for them, the fajitas arrived and so we all ate at different times during our dinner out. We asked for additional chips but never got any. We were charged $6 for the cup of rice and beans, even though the menu clearly stated $3. Overall, this was a very disappointing meal. Too bad.