I personally wouldn't recommend this place or come again. Mostly because of point 3 below. 1) The presentation of my smash burger was terrible. The burger came all alone on a metal pan. Normally this is fine. But it was terribly presented lonely on a metal plate. I've had smash burgers before that had way better presentation (see Bar 140 in Shelton, who does this job on point). 2) Drinks. Terrible IPA selection, but at least they put Maine Lunch in a normal pint glass. The biggest issue is my wife ordered a couple Old Fashioned. The first was a "normal" sized glass (see pic) from my experience. She ordered a second drink that came out in a "mini" glass. It was ridiculous. It was the size between a shot glass and a normal Old Fashioned glass. I asked about this, see below. 3) When I asked about the smaller glass size on the second drink, the manager came over and said "the small glass is the normal size, you should be lucky they gave you that larger glass by accident" ummmmmmm hellll noooooooooo. I should feel lucky?????? No sir. The first glass was a NORMAL Old Fashioned sized glass. No way in helllll that second glass was "normal" size. She gets these drinks all the time and they all come in size of the first glass. So don't bullshit me..... The way the manager guy approached this is why i am giving a poor review. There is absolutely no way the second glass was normal size. I just can't accept that. It was a ridiculously small glass. Being put down like I don't know anything is not the way you treat people. You need to approach this type of situation differently. read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Left is the first drink. Right is the second drink. - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Came here to have dinner with a friend. When you walk in, there's a dining room to your right and a bar/high top sitting on the left. We just happened to go on Mardi Gras night with a live band! What a great time! The place was so alive and everyone was singing. We stood by the bar and listened to the live band for a while. Then, we went to the dining room side. I had the Mac and Cheese with a side of fries. The Mac and Cheese was so good, I really enjoyed it. The fries were a bit too salty so I didn't finish them. My friend had the Cubano with a side of fries which she loved. I loved the vibe, the food and the staff. Everyone was super friendly and made you feel welcomed. I also saw they have Bingo every 1st of the month, brunch specials and much more. Definitely coming here again! read more

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What a pleasant surprise to stumble across this wholesome nostalgic establishment. I was in the mood for bbq and when doing my research look what a jewel I've found. On a day when I needed some me time and chill vibes for lunch and it's a good drink to add "The Banc House" is it!! I come in to the bar not crowded very few people and I was greeted with courtesy, respect and warmth. That will start anyone's lunch with a smile. I'm grateful for Dylan who works at the bar!! Which a gentle soul but very adept and informative of the menu and drink options.. so glasses up for Dylan this here's for you! Cheers!! Banc house is lucky to have you! Okay, now to the meal: They understood the assignment. The brisket was executed with high level confidence and consistency. Nice burnt ends to it with just the right pull with the bite. The baby back ribs were cooked at just the right temperature that gave you the smokiness and texture needed to be fulfilled. The baked beans were served to the point nothing more nothing less, and the coleslaw did its job it wasn't the best but it's okay for it to live next door to it lol! Listen this is a great spot and because of the service and attention to detail with a great host and waiter why wouldn't I give it 5 stars besides we don't go out to eat for just the food we go for the experience and the way it's done and how it's done matters!! So head on down and get the experience and love of cooking great food you deserve!!! Ciao read more

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First of all-GET THE BRISKET. What was great? The brisket, Briana our server, ambiance, parking, collar greens, and the dessert menu. That's a lot of things. Prices are very reasonable. The St. Louis ribs were ok but I would reorder them. Fries could have been hotter and crispier. I'd definitely go back. read more

This was our first time visiting BanC house, and we were impressed with so many things here! First, the menu is incredible. There are so many great choices, some unique ones at that, and it was nice to see how many gluten-friendly options there were too. Whether you're looking for BBQ or seafood, you're in for a treat. Everything is fresh, and the portions are extremely generous for the price! We felt like we were eating somewhere down south with how exceptional the bbq dishes were. The service also stood out to us - not only were the servers attentive, but we also tried the crab legs, and the they were kind enough to show us the best way to eat them. Very nice vibe in the dining room, and the covered patio and bar areas looked cozy too. All around a great experience! read more

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We come here every st paddy's days and the corned beef and cabbage is always incredible. I mean perfect. And they pour a good Guinness too. read more

Speaking for my first experience here. Happy hour clams and oysters on the half shell for a buck a piece and discounted ice cold draft beer makes for a five star happy customer. Friendly and attentive bartender and laid back friendly environment completes a perfect happy hour. I suspect it's more broadly satisfying as well. read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Iced cold draft beer - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We may return to BJ Ryan's. They were big time shorthanded and our server did a decent job despite clearly being in the weeds the entire time. The hostess was also incredible, bussing tables in between seating guests and basically keeping things on track. The food was decent. Friends both had crab cakes and one enjoyed them, the other thought they were too mushy. I tasted them and they were decent. We also had some wings (not very good, I wouldn't order them here again) and roasted oysters which were pretty good. I had the brisket which was decent and the creamed spinach which was fantastic. The roasted broccoli wasn't very good so I would skip that on another visit. All in all it was ok. Not so great I would be eager to return and not so bad that I would avoid it. I think we'll give it another try one of these days and I'll update this review. Tough to review a business when they are running so hard! read more

Great service Staff will accommodate your meal because everything is made in house.

We were looking for a place with seafood to enjoy a late birthday dinner. As we were driving around the area, we just happened to see the outdoor patio. We decided to find some parking and grab a table outside. The servers were very welcoming and patient with our party. The food potions were great! We came for the clams and they were really good. Looking forward to dining here again. read more

Just left BJ Ryan's Banc house Mother's Day brunch. First of all we were not anticipating the brunch being buffet style and that being the only option. But $250 (for 3 people) for an extremely mediocre buffet and watered down mimosas. Truly could not be more disappointed. Service was good and our server was very sweet and attentive. Otherwise this operation is cheap and lazy. read more

This is such a fun place and the food is yummy. Everyone there is friendly, service is great - a fun place to eat and meet the locals.

Great BBQ Ribs. Corn Bread is a must too. Bar atmosphere is awesome!! Especially on a Sunday. Went here on a whim and last minute. Great Choice. Each staff member was pleasant and present. A return is a must. read more

Great fish and chips and tartar sauce. Nice vibe. Great service. Will definitely be back!

Food was disgusting! My family went to this restaurant on Father's Day 2025. It was an impromptu selection since the place I wanted us to go to with pool tables didn't open until 4pm. To be fair, I dined at this restaurant in the past even placed to go orders and the food was good. However, this time it was not. I should've known something was off when the wings we ordered were cooked very hard (damn near burnt). I let it slide because everyone enjoyed the nacho platter. For dinner, I ordered the fish and chips, my husband had crab cakes with fries, one son had the hot honey chicken sandwich with fries, the other son had a cheeseburger with fries and our guest had the Cubano sandwich with fries. My fish was well done on the outside and undercooked on the inside. My husband's crab cakes were burnt on the outside and mushy on the inside (he loves crab cakes and knows exactly how they should taste and be cooked) same with the hot honey chicken sandwich (overcooked)! All of the fries were cooked in old burnt oil (same as the chicken wings) that made them taste stale and scorched! I've been to restaurants where one person didn't like their food. However never has there been a time, for me, when I dined with three or more people and we all had problems with our meal! I paid $300 for everyone to walk out very disappointed. It was a quiet ride back home to say the least. The only reason why I'm giving them 2 stars is because they were very attentive. But, one thing did stand out to me. When we first arrived the maitre d asked if we had reservations, okay I understand it was Father's Day and he wanted to see if we made one. That's fine. But, he started looking around and trying to see if there was a table he could put us at. He offered us the outside or high bar style table inside. We took the table inside. The thing is, I never saw another party come in from the time we sat down until the time we left. We were fine with sitting at the high table. I just wonder if the other tables were going to be vacant for more than an hour and half why we weren't giving an option to sit there as well? read more

I've been here a few times and it has always been pretty good. Last time I went the gave me a pasta dish that literally smell like s**t. I kid you not I'm not just saying that to talk crap it literally did I obviously did not eat it. My buddy ate his and got very sick . You guys could get sued for this read more

Best restaurant we have been to in Norwalk thus far. From seafood to bbq everything was phenomenal. It's definitely a local spot but that's a nice thing! read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Brisket appetizer, clam corn sweet potato chowder, chicken parm spring rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Fantastic dinner and evening at BANC House in Norwalk Started the evening at the bar with a couple of drinks. Great atmosphere, plenty of TV's to watch the game and the bar staff if very friendly. Sat down for dinner outside, under the awning. Both inside and outside are casual, laidback settings. Love the atmosphere. For starters we had Oyster Rockefeller: Baked with spinach, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. This dish was outstanding. Super fresh oysters, loaded with flavor. Good portion size. Seafood Bisque: fresh and good portion of seafood Blue Crab off the specials menu. The crab was excellent, sprinkled with the house spices. Working to get the meat out isn't really my thing, you have to work for it lol It comes with a mallet, a bucket and everything If you're a crab lover, you'll love this dish. Glad we grabbed one, it was delicious For dinner we had BANC House Crab Cakes: 2 Maryland lump crab cakes served with cole slaw and charred garlic sesame broccoli. The crab cakes were fantastic. 2 large crab cakes loaded with crab meat and delicious flavor. Might be one of the best crab cakes I've had in a while. Fisherman's Platter: Fried cod, shrimp and scallops. If you're a fried seafood lover, this dish is for you. Served with a side of cole slaw and house salad. The service was excellent all around. Our table server was super friendly, accommodating, very helpful and provided great service. Overall we had a fantastic evening. Atmosphere, service and food were all top of the line. The menu has other delicious options we are looking forward to trying. We'll be back for sure. Highly recommend stopping by for a bite. Buon Appetito! #fairfieldcountywineanddinejournal read more

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Service was good up to ordering food. Everyone got their food at least 20 minutes before me. Then waitress completely disappeared. I had to flag down a busboy to find out about my food. I ordered clam chowder and a salad with Salmon. They came back to me within 10 minutes of ordering saying they didn't have Salmon. So, I said shrimp was fine. Probably didn't have that either because I had to wait for a teeny tiny bowl of clam chowder (kiddie size) it was good though. And then again for the salad with teeny tiny shrimp (about 5 or 6), not even the size you find in a grocery store. Was just okay tasting. Wish I could say good things about this place. I would not go back, but my friends surely will so, next time, ordering bread and beer. I hope that is on time. Oh, prices are high too. read more

Bottled soda and the music were the best things about this experience. Oh, corn bread skillet was good too. Over $100 on very over mayo'd, otherwise flavorless lobster roll and well over steamed, over priced crab. The "smaller than a snack cake" piece of $9 pie was the most fitting end to the meal. read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Deviled Eggs with "crab meat" - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Very pubish atmosphere in bar area (where we ate) Nice specials on food and drinks & a nice selection of beer and wines. Food was very good, service was very good. Although I've never eaten in dining area it looks very nice and comfortable! read more

Very good, the wait person we had was terrific and we enjoyed the vibe. We had the Rib sampler and some wings as appetizers and they were very good, tender and juicy with a great portion size. Everyone enjoyed their entree's, i had the Jumbo shrimp platter which was cooked perfectly lightly crispy. Fiinal pricing wasn't bad either. Overall a very positive experience, can't wait to go back. read more

My dad, who's a service, food, and atmosphere SNOB is always satisfied here! The food is always delicious, and the service is always on point. They're specials are always delicious as well. Knowledge and bubbly bartender, she keeps an upbeat, fun, yet tame atmosphere. I've come to eat here around 10 times have not been disappointed once. I definitely recommend. read more

Food, Service and atmosphere are 100% worth it! Go hungry! Great place to watch sports too! read more

Great local restaurant/bar for friends to gather. Food is always outstanding, staff is friendly, efficient and knowledgable. I recommend Taco Tuesday and Tap takeovers, always a blast at the bar when there is something going on. Managers are always friendly and accommodating. Brunch is always a go to for me as well and they have some awesome options. If you are looking for a great spot to meet awesome people are relax, go down to Banc. read more

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Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing drinks (and drink specials too!) Banc house is easily one of the best restaurants in Norwalk. The atmosphere is always a friendly and welcoming environment with the staff working their hardest to make their patrons feel right at home. The menu is very diverse offering options for just about everyone, fresh salads, comforting pasta dishes, wings, burgers, seafood, smoked meats just to name a few.... And that's even touching on their ever changing specials menus. Lastly the drinks. Perfectly balanced cocktails prepared by an incredibly knowledgeable bar staff. A rotating tap and bottled beer selection that offers everything you could possibly ask for. Daily drink specials round out this restaurant as the whole package. Definitely recommend giving Banc house a shot if you have not yet! read more

The best devil eggs in Norwalk ... great seafood and the hibiscus cocktail is very good as well .. service is good as well only setback is the outside seating is extremely uncomfortable ( they need new chairs ) great place to relax kick back grab a bite and a few beers or cocktails read more

This was our FIRST indoor dining outing since COVID shut us down, and we COULD NOT have had a better experience! Rainy Sunday afternoon... Sat at the bar, Nicole (I believe?) was our AWESOME bartender and a Yankees game was playing... win/win from the get go! Had the Smokey Mezcal Mary but subbed in house infused red chili Tito's Vodka... came with a smoked sausage (for the hubs!) YUM! While I could have (and would have!) ordered anything on the appealing menu, I decided to be good and ordered a 1/2 sidewalker cobb... damned, if that was a half, wouldn't want to see a whole! Nice amount of fresh crabmeat, took home half. Husband had the sliced brisket sandwich... also a home run. Now we're waiting with bated breath for the blue crabs to arrive... can't wait! read more

We stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed it. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining options. We chose to eat inside because it was a bit windy. We ate at the bar area which was a bit dark but that was fine. For my lunch I had the St Louis 1/4 rib rack with a side go sautéed garlic spinach. My son had the chicken and waffles and my girlfriend had the breakfast burrito. The ribs were the perfect portion size, about 5 ribs (dry rub). They were so tender, fall of the bone. My son enjoyed his chicken and waffles although he would have preferred his waffles to be a bit more on the crunchy side. My girlfriend said her burrito was delicious and her hash browns were cooked to her liking. Overall we really enjoyed the food and the service, Esteban (sp?) took care of us and did a great job. He suggested we try the cornbread but we already had plenty on our plate, maybe next time. read more

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Just another example of terrible CT BBQ. Old, over-expired ribs and water drenched pulled pork. Skillet cornbread was solid but all BBQ items were fairly disgusting. I can't speak to anything on the menu but BBQ - so take this with a grain of salt. read more

Let me start with saying I have had many good meal at Banc House. It's almost always packed and has a cheerful vibe. Good sports bar on one side with booths along the back and a dining room on the other side if you prefer something a little less noisy. The bbq meats are always good, fresh seafood, and plentiful apps and sides. Hard to not find something on the menu. I usually will go for pulled pork and ribs which I've always enjoyed. The lobster spoons are awesome. Crab cakes are solid. Overall the food is good. I was a little disappointed by the burger and fries recently. This carried over to the poutine. Fries were just not crispy, burger over cooked, and poutine was more like disco fries. That said, I would absolutely try the burgers and fries again, just next time I will ask for fries well done and emphasize to the wait staff medium rare burger. As for the poutine, it's probably the only item on the menu that I would suggest staying away from. read more

This shrimp and shrimp meal was so delicious! We enjoyed the service. The ambiance was great! read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Had this delicious shrimp and cheese grits - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Went here for restaurant week recently and loved it. Atmosphere is southern and comfortable. Great drinks, food, and service! read more

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How have I not written a review for Banc House? They have inside (bar and restaurant) and outside seating. They often have live music (outside). You can watch sports in the bar. The service is great. The drinks are well made. The food is delish - everything. The seafood is super fresh. You want blue crabs - they have them in season. You want BBQ, it's awesome. Want something else - they have that too. Portions are on the big side so go hungry. Go with friends and have fun. Recommend: Oysters Bacon wrapped dates Pretzels Fried pickles (and I don't normally like fried pickles) Deviled eggs All the crabs All the bbq Burgers Yeah, it's all good. Just go. Enjoy. read more

I love this place and I have never been there. I work one town over from Norwalk and I cant leave that town so unfortunately I am at the mercy of the food delivery services to deliver food from bot BJ Ryans location and they all suck. That being said if and when I get my food it is always too quality. On one occasion I called the restaurant and they were fantastic to deal with. They seemingly do what ever they can for the customer. It's refreshing actually. The NY Strip Sandwich is my favorite. The mac and cheese the pierogis are all fantastic. Also the Prime Rib and the chilli are also fantastic I recommend them all. Oh yea the Key lime pie, fantastic also. I recommend both restaurants. Hopefully one day soon Ill eat there in person. read more

Every time I go to Banc house I get amazing service from Graham, Line, Madison and Joe ! The ribs, burger bowl, veggie baguette are all amazing options and that is just 1 of 3 options. Highly recommend this location if you wanna hang for a good time, get a good bite or even meet new people. I've been most of my closest friends here in the last 5 years. read more

Bj Ryan's Banc House had killer draft beer deals, amazing barbecue and one hell of a fish and chips! We loved the causal, rustic environment and the food was awesome. Next time, we will be trying some actual smoked meats from the menu! Perfect place for a low key and quick bite to eat with happy hour specials. read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Fish New England Fish & Chips and Chopped Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

The service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant has a bar/pub ambiance. They also have an extensive outdoor area. The portions are large and well priced. The rib sampler was good and large. The crab cake had a lot of crab meat with a little filler and has two generous side. The whole belly clams were fried well but seasonally smallish. The ice cream sandwiches were excellent. read more

Was pleasantly surprised by this bbq joint today. I am a stickler for good bacon wrapped dates and they had the perfect proportions of ingredients and the filling was spectacular. The pulled pork sandwich surprised me by coming basically deconstructed (pictures), but honestly I preferred it because I was able to make it on my own and to my own preferences. I had the watermelon mojito and holy cow that hit the spot on a hot summer day! read more

B.J. Ryan's BanC House - Pulled pork sandwich with baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

4 of us for dinner on Friday night, nice booth in the bar area with full view of all the sports action on the various tv's. Madison was our server and was terrific. All apps were great but the home run was manager Lena pulling out all the stops to get the prime rib special for one of us even after they had run out. Extraordinary service beyond the call of duty...not surprised, but continually impressed even after all these years. Keep up the great work... read more