We love Brennans Great feeling of belonging kinda like a CT "Cheers". Love the steak sandwich. During Covid social distancing is followed Parking is tough but worth driving around till you find a spot. Outdoor patio is fun too read more

Are you Sure? Girl trip! 1st stop! They didnt open until noon on the day we went. So we had to wait 1hr 30mins ish. There was a event which is great but everyone seem preoccupied for the event. Perhaps they should have closed for the event. The patio was closed for event. This made us very sad...wish we could have just taken a pic. -French onion soup- was way too salty -Cali burger- small but delish. I think they use gauc and not just plain avocado. But it was excellent. -Steak sandwich...dry and flavorless and didnt look like what jungkook and jimin ate on the show. -Fries- wasnt hot and was mid. I feel like none of the food was hot though. Maybe just the soup. We could have stopped by again on our way to NYC but ...we didnt. There was a friendly doodle that was the highlight of this visit. Was so cute. Oh and prayers to Jen and her family read more

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Cute little hole in the wall... great location... and friendly staff .. def gotta check this place out.. food was good read more

Brennan's Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I found this place by chance and became instantly enchanted with its charm and hospitality. A mixture of Irish cottage pub and fisherman's wharf. The food is solid. I had a French onion soup and a French dip, cause I'm bougie like that and it hit the spot. I'm definitely going back. It's warm, reliable, comfortable. Just like home. read more

Nickel and Dime You Here. What used to be reasonably priced and good food is now small portion , over priced and fair at best . We all understand prices have gone up but NO EXCUSE to rip off customers . If you would give out enough salad dressing on salads , enough sour cream on nachos and enough salsa nobody would have to ask for a 2nd ounce that you give out . and then charge 2.50 for an ounce of condiments . I guess the next thing you will be charging for ketchup and mustard . Will have to bring own condiments if we ever come again. Dont need to pay more for what should be included Shame on you . Btw food is nothing special . If you need a quick cleansing order the watery soup otherwise stay away . read more

Nice relaxed atmosphere. Nice sized portions with good prices. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable.

My search for the best lobster roll continues this summer. I am delighted to describe a particularly good one here. I cannot vouch to the ambience, etc. as I was at the nearby beach, West Haven relaxing while my friend walked over to order and returned it to me at the beach. I felt like a Queen eating a lobster roll on the beach and tried not to make a spectacle of myself as the butter dripped down my chin. The meat was tender, sweet with nice large chunks. The bun was lightly toasted and held up through the last bite. I like that in a bun otherwise it falls apart and becomes difficult to eat. More times than not you ditch the bun and just eat the lobster if it is not sturdy. In my opinion you need the bun to get the full lobster roll experience as well as the meal being substantial. That is why the bun is important to me. Not as important as the lobster itself but it is high up on the "bar." The roll was accompanied by Cole slaw and a pickle spear. The sizeable Cole slaw was certainly homemade given the cabbage and carrots looked hand cut. It was delicious with a generous amount. Having said all this the roll was pricey. At $35 it is the most expensive I have eaten to date. Was it worth it, heck yes because I did not pay, it was a treat. If you want a good lobster roll and do not mind spending the money treat yo self to it, you will not be disappointed. read more

Brennan's Restaurant - Warm lobster roll aka CT style - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Absolutely perfect Local Spot. Not too big, not too glossy, protected outside space, and really *great* food. Best fish & chips I've ever eaten. Wonderful staff, friendly bar with excellent selection of taps. Really love this place... read more

Came here around 11:30a before golf with a buddy. Great pours of Guinness, delicious mussels in a sauce you'll need extra bread to mop up with and a chicken Caesar wrap that hit the spot. Service was super friendly as well. Would love to check this out after a day at West Beach. read more

Hidden gem in Stamford. One of the best meals I've had since moving here. Everything was delicious. I'm a pretty picky eater, do if I like one dish I try, that's a win. I absolutely loved everything I tried which is almost unheard of for me. We had the sticky calamari which was excellent. The sauce was one of the top ten best things I've ever put in my mouth. For our entrees, I got the bang bang shrimp (app) and clam chowder and my husband the steak sandwich with fries. Again, I kind of wanted to take the sauce and bathe in it. The shrimp itself was also nicely seasoned and lightly fried. The clam chowder had a smokier flavor profile than I was expecting, and it was absolutely delicious. Probably the best clam chowder I've ever had. My husband loved his sandwich. I myself, give the side eye to steak fries, as overstepping their limits on the appropriate potato to coating ratio, but even I was forced to admit they were pretty good (of course I will have to deny this later). The prices were excellent too.. They were absolutely swamped but our server was amazing, although we regretfully didn't get her name. Despite how busy it was, she was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be adding this restaurant to the rotation. Looking forward to honing back soon to try some other dishes. A bit hard to find, but well worth it. read more

1st visit was nice. The food was good as were the drinks. 2nd visit very very disappointing! Appetizers were burnt. Other Food was okay. And they served and charged us for doubles! For the drinks without even asking if we wanted doubles. What if we couldn't tolerate doubles or want them??? That's just bad service! never fun to find surprises on bills! read more

Great food and super nice owner! I loved the steak sandwich. The steak was so jucy and tender. Will be back!! read more

Reasonable prices old school vibe always good crowd. Seems like they've been in business for decades because they have! Food is good it's not a high end menu it a middle class meal the prices reflect as much. read more

Their Rubens are the best in the area. Other menu highlights are burgers. Wine and beer selection is good. Service is friendly. Decor is nautical themed. read more

We stopped by the beach which is just over a berm at the end of the street. This spot was close, quick and easy to get to. When we walked in, there was a crowd at the bar enjoying each other's company. One said 'oh look, customers' which got a chuckle from everyone. Guess this is a locals hot spot. It was lively and fun. The room is divided down the middle. As soon as you enter, you are at the end of the bar which runs the length of the room and has TV's. There is a half wall separating the room with high-tops on the other side. The half wall leaves the room open and everyone can see the TV. I didn't notice it on my way in, but passing through on our way out, post meal, I got the distinctive smell of sour beer inside. It wasn't excessive, but it's definitely there. As we were enjoying the day, we asked to sit outside on their patio and were given the go-ahead to sit where we like. We were the first of the lunch crowd, and really did have a pick of any table in the place. The restaurant is located in a neighborhood and you might not expect a restaurant to be here. Looks like a cute little beach cottage was converted. The patio is surrounded by a tall fence over which you can clearly see the top of the neighbors house. Several tables are clustered together with umbrellas and there is a small garden as well as outdoor decor. It's cute. Not fancy or intimate, but 'beach-y'. The menu is on cardboard stock printed front and back. They have a variety of beverages listed as well as breakfast items, soup, salad, sandwiches and entrees. Two of the group got french onion soup. They both said it was salty and one said it does not have that 'long simmered' robustness that they look for in a French onion. They said it 'wasn't bad', just not 'the best' they'd had. We ordered a goat cheese quesadilla. I like goat cheese and spinach but this concept fell flat. I think sticking to cheddar or other more 'melty' cheese if preferable for a quesadilla. The sour cream and salsa really did help the overall taste and texture profile of the dish. I ordered a 'create your own' salad. Bravo on this concept! I chose spinach as my base, added goat cheese, green pepper, red onion, broccoli and cucumber for the veg, topped it with cranberries and got a balsamic dressing which is served on the side. I also added a Crab cake to the salad which is not on their on-line menu, but was offered on the menu we were given. I was very happy to see the salad was not just a big pile of spinach with very few toppings. Oh no, instead it was loaded with veg. The green peppers were shaved on a mandolin and there were plenty. Goat cheese was a big slab placed on top, the broccoli florets were small enough to get in my mouth easily without being so small they end up at the bottom of the dish. And the crab cake was large and so good. There were a few shell pieces in it, but the cake itself is a nice combination of crab to other ingredients with actual lumps of crab throughout. It was a very filling, tasty salad and I am so glad they had this an a menu option. Once again my SO made the mistake of asking what beer was recommended without asking the price. Yeowza! He does like his craft beer. Just be sure to ask the price as the menu has none. There was one waitress working the restaurant and patio. She came and went a number of times and stopped by periodically to check on us. We weren't rushed to order and we had to ask for the check when ready to leave meaning even though we had finished our meal, and the dishes cleared away, it was fine to linger and visit. A very beach vibe. When we asked, the check was brought promptly and we cashed out in the time it took me to 'hit the head'. It seems like this place is trying to offer a variety of food items. You can get a NY Strip, a burger, Salmon, mushroom risotto, sandwich, salad or Littlenecks. Some dishes are standard fare; others are a bit more creative. It can't say the food was phenomenal. Just stick with the basics and I think you'll be fine. The neighborhood was quiet during our visit making it a relaxing afternoon in the sun. read more

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starting with bad margarita's to inedible raw burgers. if not for the good company this was one of the worst meals I've , was gonna say eaten, but we didn't eat much of it. read more

The food was delicious and tasted fresh. The service left something to be desired. We asked for the beer menu and she couldn't name the beers other than the type of beer. Many, many flys on the back patio. Enough that it was very frustrating. The inside was empty, but they had one large tv for sports. Very clean restrooms. read more

Our hidden Stamford hidden gem in Stamford for great lobster rolls during the summer.

If I can transport myself anywhere right now, it would be at Brennan's Restaurant. This was my favorite bar when I lived in Stamford. The bartender and waiters were always friendly when I walked in the door. Do you know that show, Cheers? It is what it feels like at Brennan. When you become a regular, they treat like you are part of a family. Their foods are delicious too. read more

I've enjoyed several great meals at this restaurant. The restaurant is small and intimate, bit not too crowded, the staff is always friendly and accommodating and the food is delicious and reasonably priced.! They make a good cocktail too! The chicken Caesar wrap is one of my favorites and their fried calamari is excellent. Last night we dined outside at a Brennan's and we felt like we were on vacation. read more

I love this place. It's the perfect little neighborhood bar near the beach with amazing food. The soups are always wonderful. The sandwiches are large. And the staff is lovely. Good beer selection. Great choice for a casual meal! read more

For a pub, the food is pretty much what you'd expect but it's still good nonetheless. My favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap with fries and that's always a quality meal every time I get it. The service is always friendly and they check up often enough to make sure the food is alright and if you want anything else. For a small place that gets packed quickly, it's amazing how they do it. It's the perfect place to go to after spending time at the beach right literally right next door or maybe just to grab a quick bite and have a drink or two with friends. Customers are also friendly for the most part and everyone is always so nice there. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Great local hangout with excellent service. Started with mozzarella sticks and the mariner was fresh and plenty of crushed tomatoes. Had the steak tip wedge with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Fresh roll and plenty of sautéd mushrooms. The cheese was melted on top including the roll. Steak fries were fresh and hot. Disappointed in the $2 charge for side of ranch dressing for dipping the fries. I left off the onions and peppers from the steak and that should have been more than enough to cover 3 tablespoons of ranch dressing. Enjoyed the creme brûlée which was homemade and perfectly torched. read more

Brennan's Restaurant - Steak Tip Wedge - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Awesome Spot What a great place! You pull up in a neighborhood to this weird looking entrance and walk into this bustling bar/restaurant. Great spot to watch a game. The Jets/Giants/Eagles fans were out in force. Great bartenders serving strong drinks (White Russians), delicious. Leveled us right off from a long night before. We eat the BLTA - BLT with avocado and the Chicken Caesar Wrap. Both were very good. This simple place, with a simple menu, and a great staff. We felt very welcome passing through. Tip: Search through the neighborhood and try this place. Thanks read more

Clean fun convenient great host. Good sports Tv parking rather tough but manageable. Neighborhood pub Brennan Burger. Good Irish atmosphere

Terrific little pub. Fresh food. Nice folks. Only draw back is the longer than usual wait for food.

Really good bar food. Little cute neighborhood place. Can't go wrong with burgers and they have a decent brunch. Always a good reliable one! read more

Local spot right next to West Beach, easy walking distance. Nice little outdoor area, small bar indoors, definitely a spot locals go to hangout. Food was good. Burger with fried egg and side of waffle fries was well cooked and had good flavor. Lobster roll was very good and buttery, perfect for the summer day. Overall good low key local hangout spot near the beach read more

Brennan's Restaurant - a burger and french fries - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Friendly & helpful staff. Great food, perfectly sized portions, with wonderful taste for hungry people Two lunch visits. 1st time the table shared calamari appetizer enough for three. Lobster roll CT style, bun piled high with sweet chunks of lobster in mayo, daily special Buffalo chicken wrap, was a two handed behemoth, generous portion of grilled salmon plate perfectly cooked served with mashed and coleslaw. Our glasses were kept full with non-alcoholic soda. 2nd visit the table shared crab cake appetizer. The 3 cakes could be considered a full meal. Just enough lumps of crab mixed with back meat. The three of each had a different sandwich, a Brennan burger, chicken panini every thing was delicious They have a nice outdoor patio and with the nice weather it was real hard to go back to work. The wait staff was very conscious that we were on a lunch break and needed to get back to work. She was very quick and courteous which just made for a great business lunch read more

This place is worth hunting for! Tucked away at the end of a residential side street about 5 minutes south of the Stamford train station. The "Nickle" roast turkey sandwich is awesome, as are the generous sides. Potato salad and cole slaw were both fresh and tasty. Beer was good and cold, and the service was friendly and fast. It was exactly what we were looking for as we waited for the Amtrak to pull in. We'll definitely be back! read more

Brennan's Restaurant - the entrance to the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford, CT's best kept secret! Please note that this is NOT your typical restaurant. Literally tucked away in a neighborhood, right at the end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by family homes. Regular Irish Pub, family owned, cozy booths, and even a cute secluded back-yard patio. The bartender has always been pleasent and very helpful for first timers that can't make a menu choice. I've never left this place feeling unsatisfied. It's perfect if your looking for the number one hole in the wall. I recommend the burger with waffle fries. read more

Brennan's Restaurant - the entrance to the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Highly suggest this small and friendly bar/restaurant in Stamford. Today was our second visit - where we were greeting by a very nice hostess/waitress. Minimal patrons around but enough to feel like you're not alone. Regulars at the bar having a pint; variety of TV channels on for all interests. Outside deck is clean with decent tables and umbrellas. HUGE thumbs up on the clean bathroom! Overall seems like a great joint for a rose, beer or soda. The food: last time I had a BLT which was great and a side salad which was fresh and simple. Today, i had the summer special of a lobster roll - (see photo) although was a pricey dish, it was fresh and buttery with the steak fries just cooked. They do NOT do free refills and I wouldnt say they knew what a white wine spritzer was. Unless i just have never had a spritzer with a sprite... However amazing place. Highly recommend! I will see you there! read more

Brennan's Restaurant - The Lobster Roll from today Saturday, July 26, 2014 - Pubs Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This place is essentially run by the most competent, well organized, people-friendly waitress named Stephanie, every time we visit. A full bar, almost every table seated, including the patio tables; she handles them ALL with a smile. I'm totally amazed how she handles everything so smoothly and we have never waited "too long" for any of our orders. This woman needs to be paid double whatever she's making. Thank you Stephanie, I hope you get the credit you deserve. read more

came here to have a burger - but wasn't too impress. when the food first came out, we were quite impress with the presentation - it looked quite tasty! We ordered 1 burger and 1 BTLA. Burger was ok, but the BTLA was not as great as everyone had described it to be. It was hard and cold. The waffle fries was interesting. Also ordered the French Onion Soup - which was extremely salty! Need a lot of water to go with it. the highlight of the night - Avocado fries! Those are good - but for what you get, $9 is pretty steep! read more

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Brennan's is a great place for lunch or dinner or just drinks. The food is always great and so are the cocktails. All staff and owners are great also! read more

great local spot! we found this awesome place thanx to yelp. I actually added it to my bookmarks list and when in the area, we decided to stop by for lunch. The H and I had the crabby bites to start, followed by the (4) cheeseburger sliders to share and a 3 magners! total? $34! service was good, the patio is great! it is a hidden gem in a residential neighborhood. we'll definitely be back! read more

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I wish I could give this spot a better review, but my experience with the owner requires the lowest rating. I am a Stamford resident. I live in the cove neighborhood. I was at West beach on Sunday and ordered to go from Brennans. I called in my order of the spinach quesadilla and the little neck clams appetizer which was priced at $12.99 on their online menu. When i went to pick up my food my bill was higher than i anticipated, but the bartender had already run my credit card. I questioned why my check was higher, she told me the little neck clams are $20. That's $7 more than the advertised price, which is A LOT! I asked that they honor their advertised price, but she said she is only a manager and is not able to make decisions like that. I've been in the service industry for over ten years... managers are always empowered to make those decisions, which speaks volumes as to how the owner manages her business. The manager took my phone number and name and said i would have to wait for the owner to call me. The owner called me several hours later. I was very polite and explained what had happened. Mind you this is a small community and I support local business owners... this business owner doesn't care about her customers, nor the community in which her restaurant operates. She told me she would not honor her advertised price bc it is on their website. She said their menu says MP. I asked if she felt like it is her responsibility to update the pricing on her website and she agreed that it is her responsibility, but she would not honor the advertised price. This business owner would rather admittedly and wrongfully keep $7 in her pocket than service a customer. She's guilty of false advertising, but even worse, not having a care or concern for her customer's experience and the restaurants reputation in the community. Shame on you! read more

Stupid customer service here with trying to "reserve" tables, plus inattentive servers. Came in solo, asked if i could sit outside (3-4 open tables), was told i couldnt due to reservations. I sit down inside at one of 4-5 open tables (out of maybe 10 tops).. meanwhile 45-60 minutes later nobody else comes in to take the outdoor seating, plus lots of people outside and in leave. The whole place is maybe at 25% capacity: Then a party of 2 come in trying to sit down at a table, and they get told they cant sit there, so they got a table outside. This place seems to be disregarding their guests, and doing everything backwards, and with no real reason to trying to save their precious seats. I felt unwelcome. Its a dive bar setting, you should be letting guests pick and choose where they want to sit when its not even close to full capacity. First the hostess was a bit rude about it, then the bartender as well. Seemed like all they cared about was getting big parties in there with no regard for anybody else. I was going to eat, but left after a drink due to feeling unwelcome read more

As close as a beach bar as one can find in Fairfield County. It's worth the walk from wherever you park. The seawall is right there, you get some salt air, great menu, happy bartenders and the atmosphere is like walking into a hug. Good beer selection and their food is quite good. read more

The food and the service was awesome. Great customer service and the chef cooked the food well. read more