The food was excellent! The waitress was verey friendly. If you in rhe neighborhood stop by for an…read moreawesome Dominican meal for lunch or dinner!! Billy V.

Wasn't feeling well, so when my friend offered to get me a soup, I requested sancocho from this…read morenearby spot. The broth was rich, comforting, and packed with that slow simmered, homemade, Dominican flavor. I was hoping it would include a variety of meats, but it only had ham and pork, which is my least favorite of meats. I was glad it at least came with yuca, along with potatoes and carrots. I also tried the flan. Unfortunately, it wasn't packaged very well, and the liquidy made caramel sauce had leaked, getting all over my hands when I opened it. The texture and flavor weren't for me. I prefer flan with a custard pudding consistency, but this one was more like slime. I believe I had their combos before I started yelping, and it was good and affordable. I would give this spot another try, but I definitely won't reorder the items I tried today.

Charcoal Chicken has been a favorite restaurant of ours for over 25 years. This family owned gem in…read moreWest Haven, Connecticut was founded in 1992. They are known for their phenomenal roasted chicken that's cooked in their charcoal rotisserie oven as evidenced by the steady quantity of takeout you can see every weekend. The quality of the food is fabulous and a decent value. Two of our favorites is the shredded chicken mixed with yellow rice, peas, carrots, onions ,green olives, with raisins and the Maduro sweet plantains which as usual were cooked to perfection. Their rice and beans are seasoned impeccably and are truly amazing. Their food has stayed consistently delicious even through the Covid pandemic. The service is attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very clean. The location is convenient, but parking can be an issue when they are crowded. The highlight of this magical restaurant is if you know anyone under the weather, the chicken soup will cure all ailments.

I can't believe it has taken me this long to try this restaurant. I've known about it for at least…read more20 years. My friend used to speak highly of it. And, I pass it all of the time. I decided to use Uber Eats to place an order today and I'm so glad I did. I ordered a regular size, Arroz con Pollo. The portion was large enough to feed at least two people. It was supposed to have olives and raisins, the raisins were very limited, which I didn't mind as well as the olives. But the flavor was great. I also ordered a 1/4 size dark meat. It was seasoned nicely and roasted to perfection. Very juicy. Because I like it spicy, I ordered two hot sauces, but one would have been enough. It is very spicy. I feel like it's habanero, scallions, light seasoning, and vinegar. But delicious. I've never gone in the establishment, but it looks like it's a decent size and can accommodate a small crowd. There's also street parking or maybe even the vacant Rite-Aid across the street. Very causal. I highly recommend!

I first tried Cibus back in August of 2025 for a quick drink and appetizers, so when my friends…read moreasked where we should go for dinner, I didn't hesitate to suggest it. I may add that I live 90 minutes from here and only come to this town 1-3 times a year. So, my friends usually take my suggestions and a group of eight of us showed up on a Saturday night with no reservation, and somehow the universe blessed us with a table. The place was packed, even the bar had people standing around it; so we knew we were in for a good night. One thing I loved about Cibus that night, is the crowd. It's a great mix of Hispanic and non‑Hispanic diners, which tells you the food speaks to everyone. The décor is warm and inviting, and the dimmed evening lighting gives it that cozy, "we're about to eat well" vibe. Parking was easy too. I have to admit I thought it may be harder to find parking but we found a spot right behind the restaurant, though street parking is also an option, but was packed. Our server, David, deserves his own shout‑out. Super patient, friendly, and ready with answers for every question we threw at him. He checked on us often without hovering, and everyone at the table agreed he did an excellent job. Now, the food...my favorite part. If you've read my reviews before, you know I eat everything but have a soft spot for Asian cuisine. And even though I'm Hispanic, I rarely go out for Hispanic food because I cook it well at home and most places don't impress me. Cibus, however, did not disappoint. Not one dish missed the mark, and the whole table agreed. We even ordered extra food to take home. We started with the Garlic Shrimp with Mofongo. The creamy orange sauce caught me off guard because it's not the usual style, but it worked beautifully. The flavors were balanced, the mofongo wasn't dry (thank you!), and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. We liked it so much we ordered multiple plates of this one; plus two Cuban sandwiches to go. The Cuban was tasty, though it could use a little more meat and sauce. The Ropa Vieja was another hit. Plenty of meat, plenty of sauce, and the black beans were flavorful. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top would have made it perfect, but that's just me being picky with my extra flavors and aroma. We also had the ceviche, the trio of little mofongos, and the Chips and Guacamole -- and yes, they make their tortilla and plantain chips in‑house. Not a single crumb survived. I tried the Tostones Sliders with pork, and I wouldn't change a thing. They were loaded with meat, had the right amount of veggies and sauce, and were just delicious. The only dish that didn't wow me was the Maduro with cheese. I love maduros, but the melted mozzarella felt a little plain. There's so much potential here, instead of Mozart maybe try some queso Mexicano, a small side of meat sauce, chimichurri sauce, or even a spicy drizzle could take it to the next level. Speaking of spice, I asked for hot sauce and was surprised to get a watered‑down Frank's RedHot. For a Latin fusion restaurant, something like Cholula, El Yucateco, or Tapatío would fit the Latin fusion theme so much better and elevate the dishes. But overall, Cibus is doing so many things right -- great service, great food, great atmosphere. I'm already planning my next visit and bringing new people with me at end of May.

Second time here...first time dining in. Came here for a family member's birthday dinner…read more Went on a Sunday evening with a group of seven. The restaurant midsized, it's nicely decorated, clean, and good for groups too. The staff were very friendly, food was good, however the waitress was ok. She forgot to bring my appetizer and forgot to place my to-go meal in time of the kitchen closing. The waitress was apologetic and I understand humans forget things from time to time when you're busy. However, this evening was less than half full and when we left it was near closing time...only a couple tables were still there. The least they could have done was comp my meal or have the manager stop by to apologize. But that didn't happen, I just didn't want to make a fuss...so I paid the bill and time will tell if there is another visit in the future.

Small place in not the most attractive nor well visited residential area in Bridgeport CT, but do…read morenot judge a book by its cover. Stopped by and was given a few tips by locals who were all so kind and raved about the food. Inside clean and well organized. Not a green or other color veggie in sight, but service was fast, friendly, and helpful, and prices were very reasonable. I had an empanada like dish which was highly recommended and was so delicious. On street parking.

What can I say always have a sweet spot for feeling like I am on the island. I've been looking for…read morea place that has bacalaitos. Found it!!!! This place brings that vibe back to life. Order your food, head to the beach, grab your food and you are back on the island.

Small restaurant but delightful nonetheless. This is THE spot to get your authentic Colombian…read moredishes in Fairfield County. The owner and her staff are amazingly sweet, attentive, & provide excellent service despite being busy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with colorful and bright artwork and there are quite a few tables to eat inside. The menu is reasonably priced and includes traditional and modern, authentic Colombian cuisine. Everything is made using the freshest ingredients and prepared to perfection. I've visited a few times, bringing my hubby and daughter on separate occasions to try Colombian food for their first times, and they loved it! Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!

The experience here is always pleasant and the food is always fresh to order and the amount of food…read morematches the prices.

We were in the neighborhood and the delicious smell coming from this place caught our attention. We…read morestopped in and had a wonderful experience. For starters we had an empanada made from plantain, it was very good, made better with a sauce they gave us. Next we shared a plate called Picada which was various types of fried meats which was excellent. It contained pork, chicken, beef and a type of sausage. It was served with tostones (fried green plantains). The serving was huge. We loved most of it, except for the beef, personally I like it more rare and it was over done. The restaurant has an extensive menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. When you enter don't be surprise if it looks like a corner store, they do have tables set up to eat in or takeout.

Eating through South America via Bridgeport. Tried Ecuadorean food and definitely a right choice…read more Big menu and a breakfast option, had the hot sweet corn drink with milk and it's delicious. Place is small, clean and comfortable. Parking is tricky. Ok enough about the establishment, let's chat food. So I ordered the fried steak with rice and beans but substituted the beans with avocado. When my food came out, it was like a 5 course meal. Seriously too much food for one person but hey a girl's got to eat - so not complaining because I definitely eat. This dish also came with an empanada (made with green plantains and dough mixture, tasted like oh so sweet butter!) Different from other empanadas and pastilles but in a good way. My lunch amigas ordered vegetarian option for empanada and Ecuadorean version of tamales. And banana plantain stuffed with crumbled cheese. Next time, we will make room for dessert and will continue this review for sure!

Terrible hard food. I don't know what happened here, I used to love it ... but every time I give…read morethem another chance, it's worse smh. My jaw hurts trying to chew the rock hard fish and empanadas. Instant regret every time smh

Small hole in the wall restaurant with parking on the side of the street that makes it difficult to…read moresometimes get a space. Food is ok I have had their combo plates with the roasted pork, chicken, rice and beans along with trying the different types of empanadas they offer. Meat is a bit dry it sits out under warming lights waiting to be served. Beans are good and the rice is too. Customer service is rough Pricing is a bit high in my opinion as they fill the container with rice and beans and then put a little bit of meat

Stop by on Friday to pick up some food my husband and I ordered. We decided to wait at the bar and…read morehave some drinks. We both have never done this before, but we plan to come more regularly on Fridays to have some drink drinks. The vibes are always amazing. I don't know what more I can add, but we love breeze!

We enjoyed trying something new! We sat at a high top in the bar, it was great seating, well lit,…read morecomfortable seats, big tables. It looks like a family run business and everyone worked very closely together. I got the sampler, excellent excellent steak. The chorizo was good and I did enjoy trying a different type of chorizo, more of a hard sausage. My boyfriend got fish and he said it was excellent, ate the whole thing. Wings were ok but stick with something more authentic at this spot, you won't be disappointed!