Ward's Bridge Inn is one of our favorite local restaurants, and we come here often. The food is consistently excellent--honestly, we've yet to order something we didn't enjoy. The menu offers great quality, and the prices are very reasonable, especially for the portions and overall experience. The atmosphere is one of the best parts of the restaurant. It's warm, inviting, and especially beautiful during the holidays when it's decorated for the season. The restaurant is always clean, and we also enjoy the bar and cozy lounge area, which make it a great place to relax before or after dinner. The only minor downside is that the parking lot is a bit small, and I wish they were open on Sundays and Mondays since those are popular days to dine out. Overall, Ward's Bridge Inn is a fantastic local gem with delicious food, great value, and an atmosphere that keeps us coming back. Highly recommended! read more

Wards Bridge Inn - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

First time here in a decade, and now I remember why. Meh food with the service to match and high prices. I ordered the "Crispy Wings." There was absolutely nothing crispy about them. They were tiny; think College Dive Bar 25 cent Wednesday Wing Night small with a thin coating of meek mild sauce. Not sure what it was tbh. The bartender asked how they were after a bit. I looked at her, shrugged, and said, "Eh..." She seemed perfectly content with that answer. I ate three wings and stopped. When she asked if I wanted them wrapped, I said no. After decades in the service industry, I've learned that a customer who barely touches their food and doesn't want a box is a huge red flag. I didn't want to outright complain because I know what it's like to deal with customers in the service industry. I almost never complain. I hoped my reaction would've opened a door for me to discuss. Apparently not. When I got up to leave, after paying and tipping 20%, I mentioned that the wings had been pretty terrible. Rather than showing any curiosity, she immediately became defensive and suggested it was my fault for not saying something sooner. I explained that between the shrug, the "eh," and leaving most of the order untouched, I thought I'd communicated my opinion fairly clearly. Her response was essentially, "You were on your phone the whole time. I didn't want to bother you." The tone was super condescending whether she realized it or not. Also it's a strange conclusion to jump to. People can be on their phones for reasons other than scrolling social media. In my case, I was coordinating a surprise graduation effort with coworkers and discussing student gifts. Regardless, a customer quietly eating three wings out of an order and pushing the plate away should probably warrant more attention than whether they're looking at a screen. To be fair, she makes a very good Old Fashioned. Credit where it's due. At $16 each, though, I probably would've stopped at two had I known. I just assumed the pricing would be more in line with the rest of town. Three modest sized Makers Mark old fashioneds and five bar wings- 72 bucks. 85 with tip despite the vibe she gave. She was still working and deserves correct pay despite being generally unpleasant. And as I don't know if she was having an off day- I also wouldn't jump to conclusions about a Person- it's almost never right to tip less than 20%. read more

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I had gone to this restaurant many years ago when my boys were very little Big mistake !! My oldest son had some issues there We got asked to leave my the other Owners ! The new owners asked me to come back So they could make it right ! Maybe one day I'll take him up on his offer This really bothers me a restaurant to Take little ones that don't know how to Behave !! read more

One of my favorite restaurants! My only complaint is that they no longer offer a side salad when you order an entree - oh, and they changed up the butter they bring out with a basket of bread (it used to be so much more flavorful). Overall, I highly recommend Wards!! read more

Good food great service! Nice place to enjoy my company! Nice old building with great decor.

Enjoyed a nice evening at this charming restaurant. Service was great. Our waitress was excellent and accommodating, she checked in frequently. They have a great menu with plenty of options, for all kind of eaters and diets. Servings are plenty so you will definitely need to ask for a container to go. Food was decent. read more

Wards Bridge Inn - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

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Wards is a staple in Montgomery. The food is always solid. I love the Buffalo Chicken Mac 'N Cheese. The service is on point. It's a cozy restaurant where you become part of the family. read more

Food and services was top notch! Really enjoyed our dinner and dessert!! Will definitely be back!

It was a very nice place, great food, and a lovely staff. Prices are fair considering the quality. I would recommend this place. read more

Wards Bridge Inn - Dinner with the wife - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

Wards Bridge women bar tenders are the worst. Being a woman and knowing barkeep and customer service as I worked in the industry for years. These two women were awful. Rolled their eyes about making specific drinks. Went picking up trash rolled up napkins etc...from floor then proceeded to put her hands in the lemon wedges to fix the drinks. Not once washing her hands. Not a pleasant experience and I won't be going back. Filthy and unfriendly. read more

Absolutely delicious dinner with even better service! My boyfriend and I got a gift card to eat here during the holidays and we are so glad we finally made it in! The staff was so friendly and attentive and they were great at giving us recommendations on their menu faves. The food was FRESH and the prices matched the quality and the portion sizes. We will definitely be back again! read more

The food here is delicious. I had the fruit of the sea. I ordered it fra diabolo. I got to admit it was hot and plentiful. Take your time.Eat slowly and enjoy. read more

Everything was spot on.. I haven't been here in a least 5 years.. Everything was excellent and just as I remember. Shannon was a delight .. excellent service. Excellent food .. in an inviting atmosphere what more could you ask for! Perfection!! read more

Great food and great service. We love going to award's, never disappointed in anything we get,

My sons took me to Wards Bridge inn Montgomery NYfor a pre- Father's Day meal. Had the Black Angus steak. I should've sent it back.the worst I've ever eaten in my life , tough chewy, and full of weird fat )absolute hog slop. don't go there for steak! I did mention to the waitress that I was very unhappy with the steak, and my comment was completely shrugged off. The service was fine and we did compensate the waitress with a 20% tip even though my steak was a disaster. read more

Great spot with lots of character. Warm bar leads into the restaurant section. Food was terrific and service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely return. read more

We've had countless meals here and they never disappoint. This is one of my favorite fall/winter eateries with large portions and comfort foods you can't go wrong with read more

Wards Bridge Inn - Buff chix mac and cheese is to die for - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

ATTN: Mac and Cheese lovers DO NOT skip this place. The Mac and cheese was phenomenal - the pull on that cheese was record long. I added the filet tips and it easily made it to my top 5 macs of all time. Our waitress, Toni, was great! She was informative on the menu offerings and very attentive. The interior is cute too! Makes for a good date night. 10/10 read more

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Went here for dinner for a friends birthday. We had a reservation for 12 people. The parking lot is a nightmare. There's not a lot of it and people were circling around nonstop looking. We ended up having to park a street down on the road. Upon going in, it is a little confusing as where to go so we kinda stood there, 4 of us, behind another group before realizing they weren't in any type of line or anything. Once finding a host though we were brought to our table which was already set up. Food service here is VERY SLOW. Dinner took over 2 hours. They didn't even take our entree orders until after we had been finished with our appetizers. At that point we were all very shocked we hadn't ordered yet. It had been so much time we didn't even remember we still had to order. I got the Fly me to the moon martini which was delicious. Very strong and tasted of artificial watermelon which I loved. My friend got the mango margarita which was on the specials menu and was very delicious. After dinner I did get an alcoholic specialty coffee, it was the WIB or something like that. Although it was good it could've used some more sweet. My fiance and I split the steak eggrolls for our appreciate and they were AMAZING. I'm sad they're on the specials menu because I wouldn't come back just for them so I don't want them going anywhere! He got the filet mignon and shrimp noodle bowl which looked amazing. Was feeling sad I'm allergic to shellfish because I wanted a bite! I got the chicken valdostona which I was hesitant to order because it didn't specify what it came with and I was worried I was going to get just one piece of chicken in sauce for $30. Big was I pleasantly surprised to receive a huge plate of 3 chicken breast and a small plate with veggies and mashed potatoes. Everything was very good and the chicken was cooked perfectly. For dessert I got the pots de crème and it wasn't very good. Just tasted like overpriced bland pudding. My fiance got the salted caramel and pretzel cookie which came with a scoop of icecream and was delicious. At the end they were unable to split the bill by items so we had to figure out the amounts to put on each card ourselves. To make it easier on the staff we were splitting it into 4 groups at the table as we didn't all know eachother. The staff was very kind. I would definitely come back here but it is very expensive so it would be a planned special event type place. read more

My wife and I frequent wards bridge inn quite a bit! Top to bottom this restaurant is great. The atmosphere, the staff, and the food are unbelievable. We usually sit with Mercedes, she is fantastic. We were actually there last night, they had a skirt steak dish with chimichurri on special, that must be a regular menu item! It was so good I ordered one to go! read more

The food and drinks are always amazing. Our server, Tim was exceptional too will keep on coming back !! Love the warmth and ambiance of the bar too !! read more

Excellent dishes and fine service in a wonderful location. The Village of Montgomery is always worth a visit and Wards is a perfect spot to finish the day. read more

Love, love, love this place! From California and I am so glad my wonderful family took us here for dinner. Food is amazing (I had the halibut), service was wonderful and ambiance was warm and cozy. Husband wants to move here so he can go all the time. read more

Wards Bridge Inn - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

This place has great atmosphere, but the acoustics could stand improvement. It's very loud inside. Those metal tile ceilings may be super cute, but they make the sounds too loud inside. Expensive menu, but worth every penny. I ordered only appetizers. The shrimp cocktail came with a cocktail sauce and a creamy horseradish sauce. The creamy horseradish sauce is super mild, and it tastes even better with the shrimp than the standard cocktail sauce. The French Onion Soup is off-the-hook delicious! It's made correctly with sherry. Since you can taste the sherry, it's not recommended for folks in recovery. Friendly staff, great food. I'll definitely return someday. read more

Wards Bridge Inn - Wall paneling with wooden wine crates. - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

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Almost always a good meal. Friendly staff, upscale yet casual. Great atmosphere. Can't go wrong stopping here.

A very expensive place, but the food is good, the atmosphere is enjoyable, and the people there are great.

Great ambience, romantic settings! Great tasty food! Fresh and hot also very nice staff! Prices are about par for this type of dining. The ribeye was huge and very tender! And for dessert my favorite Creme Brule! Everything was delicious! Ask for server Mel S. she was Great!! read more

Wards Bridge Inn - Double fireplaces decorated for the season! - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

Solid ! We have really enjoyed this location over 10 times in a year .. drinks and foos

We were in the area on business and were honestly surprised. What a hidden gem! Amazing dishes , huge portions and the friendliest stuff. Christina our smiley waitress made a few awesome suggestions .... we had the fried calamari as an appetizer, crispy tasty , amazing! Seafood bisque was the best we have ever tasted , the seafood risotto was perfect and so was a Ravioli di mare on the specials. If you are looking for an excellent meal in the area search no more ..... don't let appearance fool you :) read more

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Warm, inviting atmosphere, Kind staff and great food. The margarita picosa was amazing. Felt like we were in a cabin in Vermont. Can't wait to go again. read more

Amazing place with great ambiance and service. The food is worth a 5 star rating. We have never had a bad meal there . The bar is cozy and always has a nice friendly crowd. Server Toni is the best and never disappoints!!!!!!!!! read more

Enjoyed a nice Saturday lunch here, country cozy place with dining in sky lite room in the back of the restaurant. Note : They close between 4pm and 5pm. We tried the Grilled chicken on toasted bread with portobello & peppers and a steak sandwich. Everything was super fresh, especially hearted the bread. Service was awesome and the bartender recommended some great IPAs to wash down the steak. All around fun and will return! read more

This restaurant has a tavern in the front portion of the building, this is deceptive, if you have never been here you think its only a tavern. Then the waitress greets you and takes you to the rear of the building. The restaurant is tucked away in the rear of the building. There are two stories to this restaurant. There is ample seating for dining patrons. Its nice how the tavern and restaurant are separated, one doesn't encroach on the other. The feel here is warm and inviting. The cuisine is American. It looks like it can handle a large volume of people at any given time. I ordered the Jumbo Shrimp cocktail as an appetizer. I went with two entrees, Macaroni and cheese with lobster. I also had the Maryland Style Crabcakes with lemon buerre blanc sauce. The crabcakes were really, really good! My coworker had the Filet Mignon. He gave it two thumbs up! I will definitely dine here again next time I'm in town! read more

Wards Bridge Inn - Maryland Style Crabcakes with lemon buerre blanc sauce and frizzled onions. - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York

Best service, food and atmosphere. Can't wait for them to reopen. Love Wards Bridge!! read more

Everything was perfect. Great dining experience. Food was awesome. See pictures of lobster and shrimp risotto, chicken parm, salads, Mac and cheese, beef tips. read more

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This is by far my favorite place to eat. The food is amazing, and the service is wonderful. Everyone is so attentive. The owners can often be found checking on their guests. The decor is simply elegant. Highly recommend this restaurant, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent food and drink! A little pricey but excellent service and the ambiance is magnificent.

Great atmosphere and food is really good. I prefer to eat in the first room downstairs

Love this menu! Usually can't make everyone happy at one restaurant but they have it all! Settled on the filet mignon tips. Perfectly cooked and loved the beets that came along with! So cozy inside too! We will be back soon!! read more

Decent food. Nice looking place. Friendly staff on all levels. The appetizers we had were fantastic. Baked Brie and meatballs. The meals were good but not amazing, a chicken special and Steak sandwich Au Jus(maybe because it was lunch?). The desserts were killer! (Even had a gluten free dessert option). A strong 4 star rating. Will go back again for an evening meal at another point. read more

Wards Bridge Inn - American Near Me - Montgomery, New York