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    The Ancient Mariner

    3.3 (115 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lobster Mac
    Leia T.

    My evening at The Ancient Mariner was hands down the best dining experience I've had in years. From the moment you walk in, you are hit with a vibe that makes you feel like you are about to have a really great time. And that is exactly what happened. I was greeted and seated immediately even though the restaurant was bustling with guests. Though I was dining alone, the waitress made me feel like I was amongst friends. I ordered the Lobster Mac, which tasted like something out of a REALLY good dream! The rigatoni and lobster were cooked PERFECTLY, and the bechamel cheese sauce had the rare combination of being beautifully rich, but not heavy. I was so comfortable that I took seat at the bar on my way out and had a glass of wine. The guests are a mix of both locals and visitors such as myself. The bartender, Michelle, made everyone feel like we had all been friends for years! I genuinely couldn't have asked for more. Whether you are flying solo, on a date, or with friends and family, The Ancient Mariner is a sure bet when it comes to having an incredible evening. I can guarantee you will walk out with a smile on your face!

    Avocado and honey mustard chicken salad
    Robin H.

    Food was great. I had the avocado chicken salad and my buddy had a burger. Nice pub cozy atmosphere with bar seating, some tables and some booths. Exceptional service! It seemed to be a one woman show and she was super. There was a large group as well as a few other tables and she handled it all with a smile and grace. Dishes arrived in a timely manner, we did not feel rushed, and she anticipated all our needs. I'd give her five stars!

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    11 months ago

    This old faithful spot has a new crew and they are going to take it to new heights. Always a fun time!

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    Thank you Stephen for the support!!!!

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    Hole in the wall spot with great ambiance. YOU MUST get the clam chowder. Chunky, salty, and delicious! Very kind staff as well - 10/10!

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    No thank you... we walked in and the smell turned us away... reminded us of a bar fly establishment... not recommended ...

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    Tablao Wine Bar -Ridgefield - Burrata Salad.!!

    Tablao Wine Bar -Ridgefield

    4.0(151 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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

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    Baja Cocina - Build Your Own Tacos

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    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.

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

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    Tequila Escape - Ridgefield - strawberry fields margarita

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    3.5(232 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

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