My first visit to Whitlocks despite living in town for years and the loss is clearly on me not having come here earlier... Casual atmosphere, live music at the bar on a Friday night, ample of space for quieter dining at the back, a decent beer selection, and truly incredible pub food. The French Dip had caught my eye checking out the menu online earlier - and boy, it did not disappoint! Twice the size I expected, juicy prime rib with ample of cheese, and crispy fries - the perfect comfort food. And on top of all - a lovely chat with Jon! Needless to say, it won't take years for me to come back again!!! :D read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - Prime Shaved Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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Excellent service and food from the appetizers absolutely fantastic to our main course. They were both just phenomenal.

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is delicious and the servers are on point. Very attentive. Highly recommend.

Our go to for consistently great food. This is the only place in town for traditional prime rib and seafood dishes. Ambiance is "tavern like" and full of charachter. Live music weekend nights as well. Hidden gem in Bethel! read more

great food fast friendly service attention to detail and exceptional presentation including staff efforts

Checked out Whitlocks recently craving a burger. They have plenty of parking in the back of the lot. Place is broken into too, a cozy dim room with some table seating and a bar area in the front. Our server was good minus the mishap I will explain in a moment, was willing to give good recommendations. My wife got the Chicken Marsala, pretty good, maybe not as good as she remembered since she's from the area. She wished her salad was cut up into smaller pieces, lettuce was too big. She is big on homemade dressings so she loved the creamy Italian. I got the Jr. Murr burger which is their version of a Big Mac. Burger was just okay, I asked for no lettuce which they forgot and the burger was not medium rare like I asked, slightly overdone. Fries were good, but they only give you a small plastic cup of ketchup. I'd still be willing to give them another try. read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - The Jr. Murr - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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I went to Whitlocks for the first time, after hearing about it for years, and I was not disappointed. The service was top notch and the food was outstanding. We had the broiled seafood platter. And I have enough for a lunch at home. And, get this..... They have BAKED POTATOES..... My absolute favorite. Desert was a coffee crumb cake that was wonderful. The drinks hit the spot!! And we even got to meet the owner. Such a nice guy. This is a place to make Your Place. Warm and friendly read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - Broiled seafood platter - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

I have been there many times and the food is delicious and prices very reasonable. Help are very friendly and always checking to ser if we need anything I do recomend read more

Visited for the very first time.Very casual atmosphere. Very friendly staff and AMAZING food!! Will now make it a regular!!

The service was very friendly and accommodating. I had the Chicken Parm with spaghetti and the taste was so good. Chicken was tender, the sauce was excellent and the spaghetti was al dente. It tasted like the chef cared about the flavor. I had a small Caesar Salad and it was dressed just right. A little treasure spot for quality food and taste. read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - Chicken Parm with Spaghetti and some pressed garlic bread. - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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What a wonderful meal. Shannon our server was just the best! Thanks for a great meal!!!

Captains Platter & Seafood Platter were the best we have had in many years. Surpassed all expectations . The staff was friendly, service great. We recommend 100% read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - Captains Platter - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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They say change is inevitable, and boy, did this place change! The new owner seems to have taken "positive attitude" as a suggestion, and "delicious food" as a personal insult. It went from serving food that occasionally sparked joy to a culinary experience best described as aggressively awful. It's actually quite sad to witness such a spectacular nosedive. Each dish now seems to whisper tales of culinary woe, a symphony of awful textures and profoundly sad flavors. Honestly, the only thing consistently delivered here is disappointment, making the whole experience so awful it circles back to being almost darkly comedic in its sadness. You almost have to admire the dedication to being this consistently awful and deeply sad. Almost. read more

Great and fun local pub and restaurant! Music nights are fun! Happy place to have a pint! read more

Update (5): Whitlocks and the owner embodies what hospitality should be. Something went wrong and they fixed it and kept their word. Good food, great fiddlers brawl and great service. Update (3): the owner and I met, he's going to treat us to the next fiddlers brawl. I'll follow up to let you know how it ywent. Original (1): Whitlocks hosts the Fiddlers Brawl which we absolutely love that's why when it fell on our wedding anniversary I made sure to reserve a table 4 days in advance. We got there on time only to find they have given our table away and did not have any room for us. Thanks you for helping create a wedding anniversary we won't forget. read more

Good French onion soup that's a regular menu item. Solid service. French dip sandwiches were also good. Great, reliable place especially for a quick meal before or after going to Greenwood Features. Dining room open until 10, bar menu available later. read more

Whitlocks is a home away from home! Mariah, the bartender, makes you feel at home. It's like the "cheers" of bethel!

Great food and service in a totally laid back atmosphere. There was live music which was a nice surprise. This restaurant is so nearby.. I will be making a point to get there more often! read more

We enjoyed great tunes at the fiddler's brawl accompanied by delicious cod and a lobster roll. Our waitress Teasha was super friendly and accommodating. Diane the bartender rocked as always. read more

Went to Whitlock's for the first time for brunch. Amazing hometown feel, fabulous food, and more importantly incredible service! Sat at the bar with Sarah -- she made the experience even that much more special! We'll be back!! read more

Food is great but service is Better! Sarah, the bartender/server really caters to customers making them feel comfortable and wanting to come back! read more

The food is consistently good. The portions are large. There is rarely a long wait. The prices are reasonable. This restaurant feels like home and there is entertainment many times. The drinks are always perfect. We go to Whitlocks a few times per month, and I recommend it to anyone who wants good food, great service and an unpretentious atmosphere. read more

Happy a great time listen to some good music. Great food service by Betty Lou and finished up with being able to having my cake and eating too with Betty Lou. Than Diann took over at the bar with all kinds of mixed drinks. She knows her stuff and wont let you leave. What a show it was at the bar with the Chris and Donnie's comedy act. Nothing but a lot of laughs , good food, good drinks, good service and a good time. Come on down and watch the show. read more

Came to Whitlock's on Friday, August 8th 2025 for dinner. The bartender. Diane Tomaino, had a water ready for me, and asked if I want a drink. That came right away. Menu and specials put in front of me. I just cannot say enough good things about Diane. She is amazing! Seems patrons come just to see her. She makes the place fun! Never have i had a bad meal or service! read more

The food and staff are amazing. But as for John, i will pray for his eternal soul as it burns in hell, alongside his delicious burgers.

Diane was our bartender and the service she provided was exceptional, she was the best. Prime rib 10/10

When I'm in Bethel, only one place comes to mind. And that's Whitlocks. They have the best food and the coldest beer in town. Great atmosphere. Awesome staff. Mariah is a wonderful bartender. She'll greet you with a genuine smile and make you feel right at home. Your drinks will be crafted perfectly every time. So the next time you're in Bethel, go to Whitlocks! You'll be glad you did. read more

Whitlocks is nice to have dinner . The restaurant is always warm & welcoming by servers They usually tell you to sit at any table you like . The dinner is always very good . I especially like their salmon dinner , salads & specials dessert too !The servers are the best we like them all . It's always a nice sit down dinner for two or the family . read more

Whitlocks is a very welcoming pub with super friendly staff that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. The menu is wide and varied and priced competitively with other eateries. Overall experience was wonderful and I recommend this place for a great night filled with fun, and great live music. read more

Just ordered the Prime rib dinner it was delicious. The service at Whitlocks is top notch and Diane is one of our favorites there.

We have been going to Whitlocks for years. But we went there yesterday for lunch and the service could not have been worse. We were there for over 3 hours. Lunches put in front of the wrong person, multiple requests for water and even one of the lunches delivered after everyone else was already finished eating. Needless to say we will never be back. It's a shame this use to be a great place. read more

The only thing slimier than their booths is the vibe. No one in town wants to eat at a place where the ads are cringy and women feel like objects. This place went so far downhill. As a local my entire family used to regularly dine here we just can't anymore. If you want this place to make it invest in it. If you don't want to or can't. Sell it. read more

I've been here multiple times and I love this place. The locals come here, it's in an unassuming small plaza but the food is exceptional with great portions. I've had the broiled seafood platter, always delicious with scrod, shrimp and scallops. I've also had the scallops platter, dinner size you get about 7-8 large scallops. Now, their fried clam bellies are one of the best- it's unexpectedly good and very rare to find a place like this in a small town of Bethel. Also had the prime rib, pictured.. it's one the best prime ribs I've had. Their French onion soup is one of my favorites here. Drinks are generous, servers are nice and accommodating.. this place is a hidden gem! You will not regret it. read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - King Cut Prime Rib in a Homemade Au Jus - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

We live in Virginia and come up every fall and spring to visit family. We found this restaurant randomly one day and immediately fell in love. We now go here every visit to CT. Our waitress, Kathy, remembers us and caters to my elderly grandma. She's friendly, timely, and accurate. The food is always delicious. I always order the grilled salmon. Entree sizes are huge, the platters can be shared with two people. The hot wings are fresh and just the right level of spice. The restaurant is typically quiet and is handicap accessible. Overall. I would recommend read more

Whitlocks Restaurant - Grilled Salmon Entree - American Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

Really hidden -blink and you will miss it- kind of place. Didn't know it existed and I have driven by it at least a few hundred times. Very townie and decent burgers acceptable prices and good service. Inside is very dark so if you like that super local vibe and don't want to deal with hipster BS it's worth a shot. Can't see this place ever too crowded for you to have to wait for a booth. Nice friendly staff read more

Honestly I walked into this local small restaurant and did not think much of it. Decided to order some fried fish with not high expectations but let me share with you that this was one of the best fried seafood spots I have ever visited! Food was delicious! Fish was just right, flaky and with buttery taste, scallops were cooked just perfect and the shrimp was extremely juicy and flavorful! The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was so much fun, one of my favorite bands was playing. Would highly recommend. read more

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Excellent food and service,will definitely be back Sonja the bartender recommended a chicken sandwich that turned out to be a great choice,keep up the great work whitlocks,may you be there for many more years read more

I like coming here.or I like going there.The food is better than before.There I wrote it,speaking out loud as I typed it.Steak,sandwich,Burger,salad any dish you order you are going to eat it and like it.Great ever changing beer selection that will make you happily burp with happiness and a smile. Wine list,bourbon whiskey mixed drinks all excellent.I dont know all the people who work there because the hours I keep are usually all firetrucked up. the ones I do know have been pleasant, meticulous (no dont give a biden if I spelled it wrong)caring,and happy to see me waltz in .They have music,fun late night snacks and plenty of parking.And fellow guests who are happy to see you.A wiser man than myself once said"If you dont like it keep doing it until you do like it".So hurry up and bring your juke box money.Eat drink and be merry.Slap on a happy grin and go there you are missing all the fun. read more

Great local spot with chill vibe and friendly service. Good food at reasonable prices and the beer is iced cold. Very much a crowd of regulars and tends toward an older demographic. read more

I'm from out of town. Can't say enough about ownership, service and food. Exceeded all expectations.