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    Vinny's Backyard Restaurant

    3.3 (127 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Rice Krispie pie
    Kim M.

    Vinny's is a solid sports bar with a local crowd and honestly some of the best bar food I've had in a while. Went for the first time a Friday night - wasn't too hungry so I just got french onion soup and garlic parm fries. Soup was great and cheese was perfectly melty and broiled and the fries are thin and crispy. Hubs got a large order of wings ~15 and they were crispy, well sauced and only downside is they were a bit on the small side but still tasty. Went back again on Sunday - tried the Oktoberfest sampler platter: was pleasantly surprised by the delicious wursts (2 types), sauerkraut, & well done crispy potato pancakes that came with apple sauce and sour cream. Also tried the hot oil pizza - similar to Rikos & Colony - thin and crispy and actually a nice spice level and I love the stingers (hot pepper). The only thing that is always a little awk is waiting to be seated - if you're not going to the bar, there's a few minutes when you're standing in the doorway just waiting for anybody who works there to tell you if you can seat yourself or you should wait for somebody. Otherwise, Hubs and I are so glad to have found Vinny's. Will definitely continue to be in our rotation.

    bbq boneless wings!
    Tiffany B.

    This place is great! I absolutely love the pizza and the wings are awesome - buffalo and bbq are great! It's a cute little family feeling spot which I love the vibe of and the service is always great too :) Def an underdog spot but I recommend for sure !!

    Sports bar

    A+ sports bar and restaurant. The best in CT. Great wings and overall atmosphere! Awesome bar and great service. Owner takes a ton of pride in quality!

    Small order of "Vinny's Famous" wings. Nice and crispy.
    Paulie G.

    Vinny's is a local bar with a full menu. The bar is a bit of a dive with cast of characters and the decor in the dining room is full of tchotchkes and tired, but sometimes that's all we need. I've gone to Vinny's for 15 years and keep returning because the food is consistently good. I've had their burgers, wings, pizza, chicken tenders. The pizza is a bar pie and is great. The wings are on the smaller side but are always crispy and flavorful. The Guinness always hits just right.

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    This place is amazing ! The best wings in CT. Great vibe inside. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed

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    Best wings in Stamford. Great service and perfect dive bar vibe. Definitely a hidden gem

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    Their wings and Burgers are my favorites. Service is usually very good. It's one of favorite places to eat and meet up with friends.

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    Expensive menu. They added more beer taps and beers but service has been so bad for so long that…read morethe men's league hockey players go across street to Vinnys Backyard instead of going upstairs for a post game beer. Now they launched a new (old) menu with extortionate prices. Families that come to watch their kids play will get rooked.. $6.75 for a plate of fries. $9.75 Grilled Cheese. $4.00 for a Chocolate Milk, $3.50 Fountain Soda. Add tax & tip on top

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    Pro-tip: Fish & Chips with a Guinness. It will hit the spot. Oh, and be nice to the staff!…read more Zody's is a favorite of the locals in Stamford. Located on the green, as the "19th hole" Zody's is a solid spot, with staff that remember you when you return. They're always supportive of the community, as a whole restaurant, happy to collaborate with efforts of the different communities of the city. Alexis is such a lovely server and we were so grateful to have her join us during our last visit. She surprised me with a scoop of ice cream for my birthday! None of us said anything, she just overheard someone discretely say "happy birthday". If you're visiting in the summer, go for the Lobster Roll (Connecticut style is cooked with butter). A good portion, at a fair price! The Guinness is always a great pour. Meatball hoagie, another choice that won't disappoint. While I no longer live in Stamford, I look forward to making a stop here during my next visit.

    Came here for my job's holiday party and we all had a great time. I drove past this place many…read moretimes on my way to take the Merritt parkway home but never noticed it was not just a golf course, but also a restaurant. We had our own room reserved buffet style. There was salad and breadsticks. For appetizers we had eggplant lasagna, sesame fried chicken, and calamari. For entree we had steak, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies, chicken masala, penne pasta, and fish. Mini assorted pasties were placed out towards the end with a round of coffee. The atmosphere was wonderful. Mr Zody came by to thank us personally. All the workers were top notch. We couldn't have better service! I would really suggest we come back here next year. Everything was great!

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