Food was very good as was the specialty cocktails. Service was terrible. I didn't deduct stars for…read moreit. She may have been new or improperly trained and I didn't want that to impact my rating. We will definitely return. Two had the Castle salad and loved it. Two had Au Poivre burger and liked it very much. Beer options are ok not great. Specialty cocktails were very good. Setting is nice. It got pretty loud but manageable. Looking forward to returning here!

Went today, Easter Sunday for a snack as we celebrated early (Saturday) due to poor weather today…read more We ordered a Rueben because Patrick (owner) said it was good. Well, no lie from this Irish Chap. Golden crispy rye bread, hot French fries, great snack we shared. The restaurant is so clean, decorated for spring with tulips on the tables. We sat at the bar, and while I don't know this bartender, she is 27 and has been working since 16 (heard her tell our neighbor). She was welcoming, friendly and helpful. We shared the sandwich because we had a large breakfast. My half was missing corn beef lol but this was quickly fixed and wow!! A flavor fest. Tender, delicious corn beef, wonderful sauerkraut (taste homemade), and grilled perfectly. Another great day at Castle

Came to The Shebeen for the first time on St Patrick's Day and honestly... I was kinda bored…read more They don't have a drink menu, and the 3 drinks I tried to order they didn't have. After that I didn't feel like playing guessing games, so I just skipped getting a drink altogether. Service was confusing. No one greeted us when we walked in, so we weren't sure if we seat ourselves or wait. We ended up asking the bar, then once we sat down, we were still unsure if someone would come take our order. Eventually figured out you have to order at the bar. We ordered the Irish nachos and shepherd's pie to share. The Irish 'nachos' were actually tasty, seasoned waffle fries, nice and crispy, super flavorful. Only downside was they were a little light on the cheese. The shepherd's pie was good too. Overall, I just wasn't feeling the vibe and didn't stay for dessert, just wanted to head out. I will say though, Sean came over later and was very nice and professional, definitely stood out and gave manager vibes. The rest of the staff wasn't attentive, but it was St. Patrick's Day, so I get that it was probably a hectic night for them.

Not really to much to say here about this place. Came in on a whim on st patty's day for a few…read moredrinks and some food. But didn't really have what I was looking for drink wise but I did enjoy the nachos and the Shepards pie! Made fresh, tasty and hit the spot. For drinks I was looking to get something more on the cocktail side but nothing caught my eye. So I just passed. The service wasn't bad and there are plenty high top tables to sit at but mostly taken due to st patty's day

Great find - just what we were looking for. It was my mother's 94th birthday, she wanted seafood…read moreand we were looking for a place closer to where she lives and came across BRYAC. It was a pleasant surprise to see such a variety of seafood at a reasonable price point. The staff was friendly and attentive, it was a nice casual environment and the food was a really good.

We were in town looking for a quick bite and came across this place …read more The food was good and it came out pretty quick , however service needs some serious training. The lady at the bar wasn't very friendly :( it was like she was rushing us to order ( we never been there ) so needed some time to look over the menu and figure out drinks as well . Would go back for the food , definitely NOT for the service . It's a shame since it's a cute little place .

Ah, good ol' Black Rock (heaven forbid you call it 'Bridgeport!'), CT. There was a time (in my…read moretwenties) when I was a regular out in Black Rock, frequenting such long gone places like The Black Rock Castle, The Field, The Bitter End, Black Rock and Blue, etc. Then something happened. I would say that I grew up, but I know many who would disagree with that statement. So let's just say that I got older. You see, the Black Rock nightlife scene is wonderful if you're twentysomething looking for a casual night out somewhere where you can dress like a vagabond, stumble in and out of bars that are adjacent to one another, and get plastered without having to spend a whole lot of money. Now I don't mean to sound all high and mighty and above all of that, it's just that I can no longer pass for 26 (despite my best efforts), and out in Black Rock on a Friday night I can't help but feel like an overdressed square peg in a round hole. And if you're not a twentysomething in Black Rock, then you're probably an artist, an aging hippie of some sort, or a lifelong Black Rock native, the kind whose blood boils when their beloved coastal community is referred to as 'Bridgeport.' Artists, hippies, natives...they're all good people, it's just that I would stick out like a sore thumb around them. So aside from the killer pizza at Fire Engine Pizza Co. and the savory bites at Hub and Spoke, I avoid Black Rock. But having heard so much about Tautog Tavern over the last year or so, I decided to try to put aside my Black Rock hangups and show a good buddy of mine a fun time over a drink or two. Walking into Tautog Tavern last night with a bit of a narrow mind in regard to the surrounding area, I wasn't expecting much. In fact, my first impression was, 'Yep...typical dark and dingy Black Rock dive bar.' At each end of the bar were two seemingly lonely middle-aged men, nursing a beer (the twentysomethings were probably still at work or at the gym), while some Led Zeppelin blared. I was convinced I had made the wrong choice for happy hour. Fortunately, my mind was quickly changed. We were greeted by the bartender, who was pleasant and kind. I can't recall her name (I think it was Kerry?), but in talking with her, we quickly learned that she is well-cultured and well-traveled. Unlike most female bartenders who try desperately to be flirty or call their male patrons 'doll' or 'sweetie' in hopes of getting a better tip, Kerry was mellow and seemed to be a genuine conversationalist. I was also quite appreciative of her recommending I order the well vodka (and letting me sample it first) as it was nearly half the price of my usual Stolichnaya. A bartender doing the opposite of the upsell? Unheard of! I was impressed. I was also impressed that the drink was strong. My buddy and I took a quick look at the happy hour bar bites menu and ordered both the Pimento Cheese Fries and the wings, which were served in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. Both were excellent, and the portions were hearty. The latter was a refreshing summer change to the usual greasy and sticky buffalo wings. The price was right, too. As I've always felt that drinking and music go hand and hand, I'm quite fond of any bar that has a TouchTunes digital jukebox, which allows you to program and pay for your music using your smartphone. Not many bars that I frequent in this area have this, but Tautog does, and I was delighted to be able to put together a setlist of music that I enjoy drinking to. When the setlist ended, the bartender asked what else we might like to hear. I suggested some Steely Dan, and she loaded up TouchTunes with a seemingly endless string of their hits and deep cuts. The bottom line is this- the overall vibe at Tautog Tavern is a good one, making an outsider like me feel very welcome. People were mellow, and there was even the most docile and beautiful German Shepherd hanging out in the place. And while it's highly unlikely that you'll find me cutting the rug there on a Saturday night alongside some unkempt millennials who are slugging down PBR while some jam-band plays (apparently the Tautog Tavern is a Black Rock hub for live music on the weekends), I will most definitely be back there sooner rather than later for happy hour. Hell, I may even stay for dinner as the menu looks quite good and the service was top-notch.

I wanted to like this place but I got bad vibes. We first walked in and and there was only 1 bar…read morestool (party of 2) so we sat at a high top. They could have easily fit another 3 stools at the bar; people were actually standing in the places stools could have gone. The place felt like an old neighborhood bar where guys went after work for a beer before heading home. Everyone seemed to know each other. Besides the bar scene it was empty. I walked to the bar and asked for menus and a few beers. We had to go to the bar each time to order. We got the buffalo wings and Sikorsky sliders. Food took a while but it was worth it. The wings were breaded so they had a nice crunch to them. The sliders were great - grilled chicken, bacon, sharp cheddar and cracked pepper mayo. The food was really good, I always appreciate a breaded wing. The beer and wings were supposed to be on happy hour at $5 each as noted on the menu. When we got the bill we were charged full price for everything. We asked the bartender why they weren't discounted and he explained that they weren't on HH. We asked him to look at the menu and he said he would honor the prices but the menus were wrong...? I wonder how many times people were charged full price for these items before and didn't take the time to look at the bill. I don't know if that's a normal practice in this place but its a shame because I definitely will not be going back.

Got some takeout wings for Super Bowl. They had a brilliant set up in the back with grab and go…read morepre-filled catering trays. Delicious as usual!

Very lovely place for hangouts. Food was pretty good, Margherita pizza was tasty but a little…read moretoasty. Mozzarella sticks were top notch amazing . Respect. Outside view is lovely. Very dog friendly. Staff is amazing and stuck a celery stick in ranch so we could tell which one is ranch and blue cheese for are wings. A+

If you visit CT and you don't have good pizza, did you visit CT????…read moreMy friend recommended this pizza restaurant and I'm so glad we stopped by before our flight back to Florida. It was after a snow storm, but so glad they were open. We tried a custom pizza, fried mozzarella and clams. Everything we order tasted AMAZING! We were served by who I believe is the owner. Great energy from him. Very welcoming server/bartender. Next time we're in the area, we'll try other menu items. I know whatever we order will be delicious. Thank you!

The Sunday Gravy pizza is 10/10!!! The sauce is great I need…read moreto go back and have a pasta dish to have that sauce!!!

We went there two nights in a row the first night we went only for drinks. We sat at the bar and…read morethe bartender was very personable and it was modestly crowded. A lot of fun chatted. Next day we came back we had dinner. The service was excellent. My hamburger was a little bit overcooked but that's typical. The prices were very reasonable. The dessert was great and it's now our go to place when my friend is in town.

Large variety of menu items. I had the Ruben, it was good, not Canter's Deli good but good!…read moreIt was pretty packed on Friday night, we sat in the bar area, very nice experience and good service! It was my first time so not sure about the large menu, in a way nothing stands out but if you want a beer and burger kinda place, this is a great option!

This is a private organization and only members are allowed in…read more Good food and low priced Guinness.

What a Great Place! (Thankfully) The Food has been elevated in the past year w/ Chef Joe Messina…read more(Who, saw THAT coming!!) Smoother delivery of food, & better managing of wait-time. When Chef comes back - (Recovering from surgery) - I'M coming back Too!!

Came here again last night and had one of my better meals in recent memory. Well made moscow mule…read morecocktail to start. My chicken francaise with spinach and a freshly made linguine was perfect...thin, tender and generous portions of chicken cutlets in a delicious lemon butter sauce over spinach. My wife loved her eggplant dish. Great interior vibe...cozy and not too loud. Friendly and attentive service. GO THERE

Came in again tonight, this time we were able to sit outside because the weather was fantastic…read more Once again this is place hit it out of the park. Very happy with our meal and to say it was delicious is an understatement. The staff is super attentive and very nice. Love it here and will come back again and again and you should too!

First visit here and definitely won't be my last! I love everything about this place from the food…read moreto the service. Chill atmosphere and everyone is friendly. Order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. You bus your own table. This is place is over the top delicious in more ways than one. You will not only get one of the best breakfasts you've ever had but you will also get one of the best cookies you've ever had! Do not skip the cookies! I don't care if you're full, get the cookies to go! Must try Breakfast isn't your ordinary diner food. They have created some fantastic omelette combinations. The homefries have a hint of rosemary and are very tasty. The shredded pork I had on my egg quesadilla was tender and delish. The pico was fresh and tasty. The green sauce also yummy Pancakes- 2 huge plate sized pancakes were some of the tastiest I've ever had. Yum! Kale,chorizo, cheese scramble - the bomb! The kale really made it. I am not a huge kale fan but in this I loved it! Came with homefries but no toast which was fine. Oatmeal cookie - best I've ever had Chocolate chip cookie- warm chewy delicious Chocolate chip walnut - even better Chocolate chip sea salt - over the top delicious People were coming in and buying a dozen cookies to go and I can see why. Drooling while I write this review and I will be back again next weekend!!! Get a cookie!

Been going here for about 4 years now since moving to the area. Consistently one of the best places…read moreto get a delicious, fresh and healthy bite in Fairfield County IMO. Parking is a pain, but it's in a historical area of Bridgeport, so there's not really much they can do about that. It's almost always busy and full of people studying, working or chatting, so expect a bit of a wait. Their lemonades are amazing in the summer and during fall and winter, their selection of hot chocolates and other holiday themed items are always a hit. The cookies and other pastries always sell out before I can even get any, which I think is a testament to how good they must be. My favorite sandwich is the Mikey T. Definitely hit this place up if you're in the mood for something fresh