Yesterday we found this super cute restaurant and bar. We had to sit in the bar area due to a private event but it's so warm and welcoming. Our bartender was Sam. So friendly and professional. He was great at recommending sauces for our wings. The wings are huge guys, cooked perfectly, juicy, crispy and delicious. There is a fireplace but it wasn't being used. We really enjoyed our wings and will definitely be back soon. They have outdoor dining in warmer weather. The bathrooms were clean as was the restaurant but the light fixture needed cleaning so an opportunity for them to really wow its guests. Go with confidence read more

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We were a few bikers on a hot day. The beers were good. Fries good and a good burger. After a long ride, the spot was just perfect. read more

The Redding Roadhouse - Classic Burger and fries - American Near Me - Redding, Connecticut

Waitstaff kindly served us despite trying to close a little earlier tonight due to weather. I had hands down the best black bean burger I have ever had bundled in an a delicious cotija flatbread. The black bean burger was arguably better than the smash burger my fiancé had. So happy to be able to support this local establishment! read more

The Redding Roadhouse - The rancher - American Near Me - Redding, Connecticut

Freezing cold, even with the fireplace going. Won't go back in the winter for that reason.

Excellent food and really enjoyed the outdoor seating. The drinks were alright, too. Went on a Saturday afternoon.

My daughter and I tried this restaurant on a chilly Saturday evening. We were enchanted by the atmosphere and delighted by the food and service. The food here is unbelievably delicious. We tried the chipotle wings to start along with the pretzel. The wings were meaty with a slight spice to them. The pretzel was warm and buttery and came with a creamy cheese sauce - more please!!! For dinner, my daughter had the juicy smash burger that satisfied all of her senses. I opted for the farro salad with chicken and could not have been happier. It was the perfect balance of ingredients. Not to mention the inside of this historic restaurant is simply precious with a fireside dinner who could ask for anything better. We will definitely be going back to this gem with our entire family. read more

First time here and I had high hopes from previewing the menu. The place is very cute with indoor and outdoor seating! And all the staff was friendly. I attended a "closed event" in the back bar so we had a fixed menu. It was a Thursday evening before the dinner rush so there weren't many people in the building. Service was very very slow. We got there at 5 and didn't get served an appetizer until 6:15. There wasn't bread offered either. Not sure if this was purposeful as a cocktail hour? But even the cocktails came out very very slowly. I enjoyed the salad and crab cakes as I shared with a friend. But my meat pasta needed way more sauce and flavor. It was dry and pretty tasteless. I also found a long piece of plastic from a bag in it :( I didn't want to bring a lot of attention to that as I was with many people I didn't know but that was really unfortunate. Lastly the dessert came after 7 and at that point I wanted to leave but stayed to try it. It was just okay. Could have used a chocolate drizzle or made the waffle warm with a sugar coating. It was just a bit boring. I also need to add that my friend ordered a sangria and it was $16!!!! And the bartender said she made it on the fly as they didn't have any. How on earth could you justify that price?? Maybe this was just an off night! But I don't feel compelled I go back after that experience. read more

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We had not been here before and wanted to try it. I came in with my 2 kids after fishing today. We were ready to order pretty quickly and the waiter was accommodating. When we were finishing our meal, another family walked in and was told the specials. We were not told the specials, and I was annoyed because one of the specials was a crab cake BLT, which I 100% would have gotten. When I asked the waiter for the bill I said that I would have gotten the crab cake BLT if we were told the specials. He said that, "you guys were ready to order, so I took your order." I stated, if you told me the specials, my order would have changed. The moral of this story is, always tell people the specials, or at least ask if they would like to hear the specials. Heard good things about this place, and our food was good, but just read the specials people. Come on.... read more

This is definitely now a staple place this area for me.... Especially if can sit outdoors (indoors is a little too dark for me). Food was surprisingly all fresh & made in house. Quite a wide selection of options while not being an overwhelming menu. And the prices... extremely reasonable... really makes one question the other restaurants who claim they have to increase price and reduce portion size to remain profitable. The only recommendation I have for them... perhaps consider offering a better wine selection. I have no doubt their revenues and profits per table would increase significantly while also delivering a better experience for guests by simply offering some better options. Unless our server just didn't know, she offered us Josh Cabernet when my wife asked for a nice cab. If that's the best cab they have by the glass (which I assume it is), they are definitely missing the (profit) boat. Instead of her drinking 1/2 the glass Josh, she probably would have had 2 glasses and I, 1 glass. read more

Great atmosphere, super good service, Sierra was an excelent waitress, the food we ordered came quickly, each dish was delicious, kudos to the chef. read more

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By the time I call they're closed! The local banter is that the place is not good. It's too bad given the paucity of places to sit down in Redding. I'm thinking the place could use a shot in the arm with a great chef on staff! It would be great to have an upscale American food place to go to. read more

Food is always good. If you want to ruin your Sunday eat at the bar area. Wait staff is clueless Another 2 hours. Asked if I want the check before food came out. Most of the time nowhere to be found. management out of sight. read more

A lovely surprise! We've come here a few times already and love the consistency and good vibe. Live music on Friday nights.

My husband and I had a great lunch. The Asian salad, dry rubbed wings, Buffalo cauliflower, and veggie dumplings were outstanding. We were fortunate to have Isabelle as our waitress. What a joy! She was helpful and answered all our questions, she has a beautiful demeanor, smile, and was very welcoming. We plan on coming back this summer and hope she is our server again. She represents the restaurant with professionalism and kindness. Viv Tyler read more

Have come around on TRR. Service has gotten better and takeout orders are more accurate. Has become a regular local go to. Happy we have the option. read more

Not great at all. It was very quiet, yet we waited forever for everything, including drinks. Our waitress couldn't answer simple menu questions and had to keep going to ask other people. The food was just ok, nothing special. My asian salad was very dry, it needed more dressing, but I couldn't get anyone to come back to our table to ask for it, so I ate it dryish. The worst was the rock-hard churros we waited 20 minutes for. Literally too hard to bite into or cut. If you come back to a table and they haven't eaten something you served them, maybe ask if anything was wrong with it? The waitress put no effort or thought into us. I would not eat here again. read more

Food price / quality (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is "Colonial Roadside Tavern". I've been coming to this location for 45 years, and through a few owners. They have a pub / Continental cuisine menu including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and some higher end entrees, There are eight draught beers offered and many other cans and bottles. Thursdays is free beer with any sandwich, and 12 wings for the price of six which is $10, Wednesday is wine night any bottle of wine half price. Live acoustical entertainment most Friday nights and sometime Saturday nights. They offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. which includes a Bloody Mary bar where you make your own bottomless Bloody Marys, and bottomless Mimosas. Our server Nick was very attentive and knowledgeable, and understood what is important in the service industry. They also have two very nice outdoor seating areas, two full bars, a large dining room and a large bar area. They specialize in catering events such as weddings, graduation parties, and other large events. The prices are very reasonable, and the service has always been good here. read more

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Iv'e been going here for 15 years. God knows I wanted it to succeed. Went there tonight with my wife and son- a miracle. Well the evening went down hill from there. Preppie wait staff FORGOT to put my order in- no food 30 mins after my wife and sons food arrived- don't bother , waste of time. Didn't even comp us ANYTHING- you lost my business for ever. read more

Past by RR many times and always thought I'd drop in some day. Well, yesterday was that day. RR definitely exceeded my expectations. Better decor and atmosphere than anticipated. Fireplace is a great touch. Staff was friendly and efficient. Food is very basic and nothing to write home over. Next time I'll try the wings which looked good and seem to be the house specialty. Should have ordered them! We'll visit again! read more

Over the years this spot has ranged between 2-4 stars for me. It will always be 5 Stars for location and setting and ambiance. I'd almost expect to meet Mark Twain there under the operating model train It is never less than 4 stars when music and crowd and fun are considered. I think the food and management has been uneven over the years and except for certain time periods the place never quite seemed to reach its full potential although late 90s and early 2000s the place rocked. My current rating reflects the same blend although I don't think they focus on the music and draw the consistent crowds they once did but they still have their moments and it can be great fun. I root for them hard and management appears responsive and committed. I have had some tasty things in the Tavern area and typically don't go beyond one f their hot sandwiches. Pick a good night with music you like and you'll have a ball - better yet when the weather is nice and there are performances outside! They rate between 3 and 4 for me but a given visit can range outside the range on either extreme depending on what your priority and experience is on a given night read more

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This place has gotten so much better! Great food, great service, great ambiance. Family favorites are the soft pretzel & the yardbird!

Such a beautiful, cozy, perfect new england restaurant with great decor and a wonderful vibe. I really, really want to love it, but I've eaten here 4 times now and struggled with the food every time. I've ordered everything from the burger to the chicken sandwich to the shrimp alfredo to the poke tacos and I've never been able to finish my meal. Some of their dishes (the shrimp Alfredo for example) was so randomly spicy that I could not finish it. I also ordered their sangria once and it tasted like cough syrup. I did have a tequila mixed drink that was very good and their beer selection is always great though. I really, really wish their food was much better as this place has a lot of potential. read more

We gave this place a few chances ordering takeout, and every single time we go to pickup our order it's NEVER ready at the time they give us and this last time we were waiting 25 min! We placed a pick up order at 3:50 PM to be ready at 4:20 PM on very chilly January evening. I called the place at 4:28 when I arrived, thinking it was definitely ready and the guy on the phone said let me check on the order. It's now 4:45 PM and I'm still waiting so I called again and the same guy said he's gonna check on the order. A few minutes later he brings my order out as if it was normal without any apologies. I feel I have to mention that we ordered online and gave a nice tip, but I definitely learned my lesson this time - we will not be back again. read more

We hosted a very special family event for approximately 50 people here with both locals and out-of-towners. Kerem and the staff were so accommodating, and our expectations were blown away. In spite of COVID, everyone was satisfied with the outdoor venue seating, as well as the buffet-style dinner and open bar. We loved the halibut and beef entrees as well as the sides served up in with a Mediterranean flair but prepared in cast-iron lodge ware. The wine list is great but I think the Sangria was a huge hit. We will be back the next time we are in town. Could tell the locals love the live music and bbq out back. Great vibe for anything from formal to casual as you can see by these pictures below (our event was a hybrid Wedding Rehearsal Dinner as well as a full-dress military commissioning ceremony). Bon Appetite! read more

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Finally a spot with good food and SERVICE! It's so hard to go out these days and find service that is even OK. We have been here a few times but it's been a while. We arrived with our two kids (6 year old and 1 year old), the restaurant was very attentive to the kids and even brought over some toys. We ordered the buffalo wings, pretzel (which was AMAZING) and split the burger and chicken sandwich. All were cooked to exactly what we requested including the additional items we asked for on the side. Everything arrived in a timely manner and spread out reasonably between the appetizers and dinner. Our waiter was very attentive ( I wish I got his name, but you were great! Was wearing a nod hill brewing company shirt), Peter was just awesome - another waiter close by that just checked in generally and had fun with the kids. The manager/host (also did not get his name, wore a black and white shirt) was very friendly, welcoming and professional. All staff were great! As noted in other reviews, fantastic cozy ambiance. See you all again very soon! read more

Great local spot! They have an outdoor patio 2 bars and a more formal dining room. Also a pool table upstairs. They host, fun food events, and have some of the best wings in the area. read more

Excellent experience. Afternoon family outing included our 5mo grandaughter. Truly memorable food and service. We felt like we were at home. Asian salad, French onion soup, spectacular pot stickers, seared tuna with asparagus, perfect shrimp appetizer. Delicious whisky sour. Servers Doug and Peter added to the total welcoming experience. Thank you Roadhouse for being a part of the Redding community for so many years ! read more

This is probably a great place for a burger and a beer. I had the shrimp pasta dinner and it was tasty. The menu was extraordinarily limited. You can only buy wine by the half or full bottle. I ordered a Manhattan and the glass was half full. My wife's chicken wings looked like the parts one would throwaway when making them, very small. We used to come here all the time, the deck is a great place to hang out. when it reopened we were excited. All in all, this place is disappointing. read more

We've been there about a dozen times over the past year and have consistently enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. The building itself must be originally 1700 or 1800's. They have a fantastic patio with a fireplace and lots of tables. The beer selection is well thought out and varied. The barroom itself is cozy with nice touches, like a fireplace and an epic colonial-style painting. Kid friendly too, with an additional dining room, also the a fireplace. Burgers are solid, and specials too don't disappoint. The regulars here are a friendly bunch, including the staff-mainstays we've been served by. Keep it up, RR! read more

Great food, atmosphere and service. Even an Etch-a-sketch to distract you from your phone! Great burgers, great salads.

2nd tour at this cool place for a Sunday lunch. Service was very nice and both the Lobster bisque and the Briskets are worth the trip. Special mention to our server who acted very professionally and was so courteous when listening to my complaint about a minor incident over lunch. Kudos to people that are working hard in the restaurant business and still find the time to welcome constructive criticism and act accordingly. read more

Had another great meal here last weekend with the family. Pork chop was delicious and the gochujang wings may have been the best wings I've ever had. read more

Yesterday we had the pleasure of checking out The Redding Roadhouse, and we're so happy that we made the trip. Owners Erin and Shawn were so welcoming, and their dedication to the restaurant was clear through their amazing food and beautiful space. They also recently opened a general store in the back of the restaurant full of unique gift ideas, as well as a candy counter! The Thai PB&J wings were delicious, and I really enjoyed my Yard Bird sandwich. I would love to come back in the summer and sit outside in their gorgeous patio area! read more

Stopped in to get a quick bite, and was better than I expected. Good overall steak, nicely seasoned with a good crust although a tad underdone. Great fries, and the side salad was okay. The chimichurri was excellent. Service was okay, atmosphere was good. Solid restaurant here in Fairfield County. read more

The Redding Roadhouse - Steak - American Near Me - Redding, Connecticut

Food, service, neighborhood pub is amazing, but the Staff is what truly make this place the best!!

After a busy day we decided to go to the Roadhouse for dinner. We sat down and ordered our meals and drinks. A burger for my son and caprese salad for me. I wasn't able to get a glass of wine- only a half bottle. We waited for a few minutes, but the noise level was intolerable so we asked for our meals to go and fled. When we opened our meals the burger was fine but the caprese salad was a joke. Fried green tomatoes were on the menu, but they're not what you use for caprese salad. They were not green heirloom tomatoes- just hard as rock unripe tomatoes. Quite a let down at the height of delicious tomato season! read more

The Redding Roadhouse - American Near Me - Redding, Connecticut

I've driven by this location for four years, upon hearing news of RR re-opening, I knew I had to stop by. They have still just recently opened and are still working menu items and drink out (as said by what seemed to be the manager at the bar). First off, the parking lot, ladies, this is not a place to wear heels. The lot is unpaved and muddy (on some days), please be careful. Upon entering, I liked the decor. The bar is large and welcoming and I liked the overall look of the entire dining room. I sat down at the bar, and after hearing they had a happy hour food special ($2 off apps), I decided to try some food. I ordered the nachos, which were o.k., nothing special. The cheese could have been melted more, I didn't love the multi-colored chips and the guac (extra charge) was sour and didn't go well with any other ingredients. My drink, the Great Northern, was tasty, but a little expensive with an $11 price tag. I liked the touch of the train circling around the dining room, but maybe it was just the day, but the entire place had a slightly musty smell that never went away. There is more than enough staff available and they were all quite friendly. You could tell they are still learning their roles, as they reviewed all food and drinks that were sent out. Overall, I think once the new kinks have been worked out, I would stop in again. read more

Love coming here. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing. I would recommend sitting on the outdoor patio and listening to live music or eating here for Sunday brunch. It's hard to pick a favorite food but I would definitely try their wings, pretzel, steak or desserts. read more

Arrived on Sunday after they opened at noon. Sat down in the bar area and were completely ignored for 30 minutes while other tables orders were taken and food brought out to tables. Eventually walked out due to terrible service. Been here several times and never an issue before this. Completely disappointed and will not be back anytime soon. read more

We have come here many times over the years as it has seen a few different owners. I really like what they have done with this version. It seems cleaner and bit more refined. They added a built in very large table that looks like you can fit 10 people at. They also have a few other large tables. The menu has many things to choose The cheesesteak egg rolls were really good. They were a hit with the kids as well. The burgers were varied. The turkey burger looked good but my daughter got the hunter which is a bison burger with sautéed onions, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle mayo. It was so juicy and she loved it. Warning it was a little messy. The fries were excellent -crispy on the outside with the skin still on and perfectly salted. I had one of my "normal" dishes. The chicken Milanese was very well done. The chicken was thinly pounded breaded and crispy. The arugula salad was great with a light dressing, carrots and pickled onions. Everything was so good we HAD to check out the desserts. HOLD ON! They have milk shakes on the dessert menu. Perhaps they should advertise those on the earlier menu. (This is a summer item only) A stack of chocolate chip cookies and a strawberry mild shake sounds like a plan. The stack of cookies was impressive. They are full size and fresh. This has now made it back on the list as a family favorite spot. Everyone order milkshakes so they have to keep them in the menu year round. read more

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