Great place to grab a meal and listen to live music. the owner is on site and keep a close eye on everything from A-to-Z.". definitely a family oriented establishment. very safe and well staffed. You can listen to music on the patio outside when the weather permits or inside.. I only wish they had a bigger floor.. I highly recommend the creative menu and delicious food as well as live music! This place is locally owned! read more

Went here for the Connecticut roller derby afterparty. Food was mid, perhaps because it was "party food". Penne with meatballs, salad and chicken tenders. Plus there were skaters with diet restrictions. I ate to be polite but did not enjoy the food. Loud, annoying live music that played boomer stuff so the crowds were older gen xers and drunk boomers. We were given the options to eat outside which was a better experience. The host was very friendly and trusted us well. Next time, I'll just socialize and then leave. read more

I drove up to Longley's for a friends birthday and to see this band. It's essentially a bar restaurant so go in with moderate expectations. I ordered an Ahi Poke Bowl. What I got was clearly a seared tuna salad. Most Poke bowls have rice in them. The salad itself was fresh and the tuna was well prepared. It said the dressing was Ponzu but I know that it was pure Soy as it was so salty. Ponzu has citrus and a sweet and salty finish. But it was ok. My friend had a burger which he did not recommend. Most people I saw were eating finger food which is probably your best bet here. It was so busy the staff couldn't keep up, but they were super friendly. They need to build a wall by the entrance so the band members aren't in the entry way, organize the stage and move that ATM machine! Otherwise, Longley's is a decent local watering hole with solid entertainment! read more

Longley's Restaurant - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. - Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Kind of a loud crowd with people yelling across the bar, we had to send our steaks back twice to get them properly cooked. The bartender was good and attentive. Lots of singles hanging at the bar. I'd probably go again but wouldn't order anything grilled read more

Came here for a fundraiser and the food was good. The meatballs were clearly homemade and good. They had a fish salad that was very good. The stuff mushrooms had plenty of flavor and the coconut shrimp was fried but not greasy. They have a nice private room on the right side of the main entrance with tables set up and a connecting room to where the food was. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were local customers eating at the and their small dining room. They have outdoor seating and plenty of parking. read more

Longley's Restaurant - My dish. Meatballs, stuff mushrooms, and fish salad - Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Good bar but they charge a credit card fee which is putting a business expense on the customer. I understand credit card company fees are outrageous but the burden should not be solely put on the customer. read more

Longley's, formerly Allegra's, was a disappointment. When we arrived there was no staff member around to greet us. The bartender looked at us but never waved, said hello or came over to help. After several minutes, someone finally came over and told us we could pick where we wanted to sit in the dining room but it could not be a "big" table. Mind you there was only one other table seated and of course we ended up right next to them because that is where the "small" tables were. Our waitress was friendly but service was slow. For food, we ordered the nachos supreme and pretzel to start. The nachos had half the cheese that was melted and the rest straight out of the bag. They forgot our chicken we asked for as well. The pretzel was good though. For meals, I ordered the chicken Italiano wrap with well done fries. The chicken was dry and the fries were so well done they were inedible. My husband ordered the steak and cheese panini with tots. He enjoyed his sandwich but the tots tasted like they were straight out of the bag, no seasoning and had freezer burn. I can't say we would be quick to come back based on this experience and how expensive eating out is these days. We want a meal worth our money. read more

As always just a pleasant restaurant with and great menu; my wife and I often stop for their tocos; there is a choice of four good size tocos chicken, chile, beef, and steak, all over the top in goodness. We generally have two tocos apiece which are a good size meal and at a bargain price of $4.00 a toco that's $8.00 for a full meal. read more

Longley's Restaurant - Two tocos a full meal, look at melded cheese on the top of the torta, then your choice of chicken, steak, beef, or chile. A real bargin'. - Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

We live close by but have never been here. We decided to try it on a friday, late afternoon for an early dinner. We had about an hour to spend, so hoped it would be quick. We walked in and it was very quiet. No one behind the bar or seating walk ins. A few people were at a table playing keno. We sat ourselves and waited. Seeing no one for a bit, we were thinking it may have been an mistake to stop in. We decided to head to the diner instead. As we began to walk out, some came over and stopped us. She apologized saying she was in back printing up the specials menu. We sat down and ordered. Bella, seemed to be the only one working outside of the kitchen. Being that is was early before the dinner rush, we let it go. She was bartender and keno payout person, as well as server. Our food didn't take long. We had ordered steak and cheese egg rolls, to compare to a favorite at another restaurant. They were delicious! Crispy and cheesy. Definitely worth it. Bella continued to be very pleasant and timely with bringing our food. My husband got a tuna melt. It came with bacon and orange slices on top. He was happy with it. I got the chicken cesar wrap. It was very fresh and tasty! The chicken was shredded, juicy, and delicious. Their fresh cut fries were really good, too! Everything was reasonably priced. Lots of options. Despite us nearly walking out, Bella was awesome, and we are glad we stayed. We were done un plenty of time to get where we were going! Also seemed to have small party rooms and an outdoor patio. We'll be back! read more

Longley's Restaurant - Chicken cesar wrap - Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

The staff is amazing. Billy remembers what we order is so friendly. The food is top shelf! Love the nachos and you build your burger! Paul the owner always stops to hi! read more

Their page says they are open until 1am but when we went there at 9:30pm on a Tuesday it was closed. A waste of time and gas...

Color me impressed! I knew the service would be outstanding, but I didn't realize how good the food would be! My bartender, Bill, was an old shipmate of mine in the Coast Guard when we were stationed together in Boston. Bill took care of me quickly & we had a great chat about the restaurant. I really enjoyed the Mediterranean salad w/shrimp, everything tasted fresh & there were no wilted pieces in my mixed greens salad, that's always a win! I didn't shoot any pool, hopping back on the road to hit NYC for a bit. I didn't realize that they had such a large outdoor seating area, they also offer a banquet room, pool table, jukebox, Keno & scratchers. I came in right after they opened & truly enjoyed every aspect of my visit! Well, maybe not the NE Sports media, but that's not their fault :D read more

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We had a private party at Allegra's on Friday the 13th for 20 ppl and I can't tell you how impressed we all were with the service and the food. The two servers left us wanting for nothing, they were fantastic! Now for the food. Since we were entertaining from out of town we wanted to mingle and just do heavy apps, we ordered 25 to 30. The food came out staged perfectly. They served 20 very loud and opinionated people and every person loved everything. These folks know food. When in town this place will be my first phone call to book our party. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

This place is truly excellent! We came into Allegra not even intending to buy food, but the staff and atmosphere were so warm and welcoming. Everyone greeted us so warmly and our waitress was incredibly kind and friendly. Already pleasantly surprised by the Cafe, we ordered some simple chicken nuggets and chips. My god! They were LOVELY. The best chicken nuggets and fries that we have ever consumed. We did not speak about anything other than the food we were eating for the duration of our meal, and afterwards too. We would come here everyday if we could. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Food, service and ambience all 5 stars. 2 seniors enjoying a great lunch. Paul was so accommodating. They even have chance to win Lottery.

Back again at Allegra's ! Wings were big and meaty,both honey barbecue and Buffalo were excellent! My wife's burger with sautéed mushrooms and onions was done to perfection and my Tuna melt was awesome! Bill our server was also a pleasure....We'll be back soon ! read more

While on a trip to visit grandchildren my wife and I stopped in on a Weds night for a drink to cap off our evening out. Had the opportunity to meet and speak with the owners Paul and Joanne, wonderful, friendly and warm people. This place just has a comfortable vibe. We will definitely make this a regular spot whenever we are in the area! read more

Great appetizers and great wine!!! The owner is so sweet. My first time here , I will definitely back. I loved the atmosphere and the waitress Jamie she was very efficient and accommodating. read more

Excellent place to go! Great food and drinks! Staff is always friendly and attentive!! Great music on the weekends!

Got the opportunity to eat at this establishment twice this week. Food was phenomenal, portions were more than expected. I can tell prior to Covid this was the place to be! read more

Allegras is our favorite spot for a late night drink . Paulie and Billy are so welcoming and friendly , and are always sure to take care of us ! read more

My husband and I dropped in for lunch after a boat tour of the Thimble Islands. We were starving and since we don't know the area, took a chance on Allegra's. From the looks of the outside we were expecting average bar food. But we were very surprised at the quality of the food. My husband had the Patty Melt and I had the Chicken Caesar Wrap. We were so pleased with how tasty this food was. I especially was impressed with the wrap. Every wrap I've ever had has been OK at best - but this was really delicious. The chicken was freshly cooked and the dressing light and very flavorful. I should also mention our waitress was really lovely. So nice to stumble on something and have your expectations exceeded! read more

Always great service at the bar, staff is so friendly. Good food great drinks. Billy and Paul are awesome!

We love Allegra's! Today we treated ourselves to their New England clam chowder. They serve it in a sourdough bread bowl, but we opted for a regular old bowl (watching the carbs?). It's SUPERB clam chowder, oh-so-creamy with tender clams & unexpected scallions & bacon. I'm still full, three hours later! My man really liked the lobster wontons,, too. Their outdoor seating area is so friendly & pleasant, and their servers are beyond nice! They have weekend specials that all sound worthy of a return trip. The regular menu is equally tempting, with very reasonable prices. Thanks, Allegra's & we'll see you again soon! read more

The sandwiches were very good but a little pricy. We spent $40 for a chicken wrap, turkey club and 2 soda's. Sandwiches did come with French frites or cole slaw which we can't eat for dietary reasons, read more

Excellent bar/ bar food on a rainy day!! And keno!! Next time we'll try dinner!! Service was super!! Jesse was very attentive! The wings - 6 spicey 6 mild were absolutely delicious not so burning hot you could not taste but plenty of spark!! The taco appetizer looked delicious - maybe next time! read more

Bill and Paul bring a liveliness to the bar that is second to none. The food is delicious, whether you're looking for some bar bites, or a nice meal with a side salad and entrees. You can shoot come pool or pick some tunes on the TouchTunes jukebox. This is one of my favorite bars to come to in the entire New Haven area. read more

Longley's Restaurant - Just some drinks - Bars Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Great Neighborhood Bar! They make the best Whiskey Sours and the food is decent. Great atmosphere and the Staff is friendly.

Best bar ever! I ordered food and it came out fast and delicious. Every one at the bar was having steak and cheese egg rolls so I tried them. Very filling and half price during happy hour Monday - Friday 5pm-7pm. I also liked the environment. Dim lighting is a romantic setting. It's also the place to go to feel casual or formal. And they have foods that are formal and casual. They have steak dinners and sea food dinners for a special night out dinning. but also more laid back food like wings and sliders for watching the game or just taking it easy. All around great place to be. read more

Love your place! Food is great and everything is reasonably priced. Love a local bar with good nachos and bar games. Only upset that the jalapeño cheddar wings are gone. Those were my favorite. read more

First time there and won't be the last. Great food and service in a casual environment. My friend and I both had the Prime Rib sandwich and it was excellent!! Saw an order of Stuffed Mushrooms being served and will definitely order them next. Looking forward to another visit!! read more

Green Apple goat chess salad, BBQ wings, lemons chicken, bacon chesse burger All cooked to perfection!The waitress & service was excellent!!!! read more

This is on the same level as that sh!t hole Cava I reviewed! Total waste of money. Go to Goodfellas in New Haven and get real Italian. Went here night before thanksgiving. The food was lousy, didn't taste great at all, bread was stale. Then we stayed for drinks and the they might have had the worse DJ ever. It's not 1987 where freestyle music ruled. Omg, it was brutal. I hope it was just an off night for kitchen but not in a hurry to go back! They also should be searching for a new DJ ASAP!!! Someone who can play something past Stevie B era. LOL And look at the response below! That explains why this place keeps plummeting in reviews! The owner talking trash to customers! Nice job pal! Hahahah read more

Dishonest Owner Paul Allegra Scamming Customers: I played Super Bowl squares this past Sunday through a friend and this business. My numbers were 0-0. The 3rd quarter hit (20-10) for $800 and the owner didn't pay me and refuses to. No rules attached to this pool beforehand. Nothing. This owner Paul Allegra, is claiming after the game began, that I can't win back to back quarters. My numbers, 0-0 hit the 2nd quarter as well. Apparently, after a few drinks late in the 3rd quarter when it is obvious that my number is going to hit again, the owner changes the rules in the middle of the game. Doesn't just look sketchy, it is. I won that money fairly and everyone knows it. This isn't how it works. EVERY SUPER BOWL POOL ACROSS THE NATION PAID 0-0 TWICE EXCEPT PAUL ALLEGRA! Help me right an obvious wrong and let this business Allegras, and the owner Paul Allegra, know that honesty and integrity matter. It's not about what he wants, it's about doing the right thing! Let Paul Allegra know that he needs to PAY Tommy $800. Go to Allegras web page and FB Page and ask Paul Allegra why 0-0 didn't pay out in the 3rd quarter of this years Super Bowl pool and why he is scamming people. Do not support this business. Pay Tommy $800! read more

Much different food than the Marine Corps Birthday.(November 10th) Steak tips tonight were horrible(small) along with the wings(bourbon and garlic Parmesan). The wings were pink in the middle. Ended up putting them to the side. The clam chowder was ok to say the least...One more thing, the Bloody Mary was watered down and the waitress was kind enough to take the drink off of our bill. Won't return. read more

Allegras has the best food in town! I have never eaten anything that wasnt delicious. The bar can be slow a lot cuz its set back from the road but the atmosphere is nice & the bartenders are always friendly. Defo recommend especially for the food!! read more

What a lovely surprise! Stopped in with my husband for lunch, had no idea what they offered, thought maybe just Italian by their name, but I was SO wrong! I rarely order things and find that I love everything - even the food I pick off my husband's plate, and , honestly, every single thing we ordered was perfection! And, we ordered a lot - read on! We couldn't make up our minds since the menu was very eclectic, so, we ordered.... Macaroni with white cheddar cheese, mixed with sweet corn and topped with crumbled bacon and toasted panko with a touch of chives. Was very light, creamy and the flavors exploded! I then had their baked acorn squash - which I was wary of because sometimes restaurants make it with nutmeg or cinnamon (and too heavy handed) or it's watery. Honestly, this was the best acorn squash I've had in MY LIFE!! It was baked, yet tender and had a slight apple-cider, buttery wash that was to die for! It had a light, delicate flavor, so I knew it was healthy, yet, this could've been dessert for me too! Perfection!! My husband had their big beef burger (I'm a vegetarian so at first was even more skeptical about what I could eat there) and it was HUGE - he said it was the best burger he's had in a very long time. The fries were made in-house and I was eating those too. Plus, I'm kind of a fries, especially sweet potato snob, so I ordered a side of those for me....again, and not to overuse the word but "perfection"!! Hot, crispy with just the right about of sea salt. Then....I had their spinach, artichoke dip with multi-colored chips and the dip reminded me of dips found at family/friends homes during the holiday season that always tasted so fresh that I'd sit by it all night! Also, the macaroni and cheese came with a choice of soup or salad and I chose their Clam Chowder to bring home to my son, as it's one of his favorites and he said.... "where did you get this, it's one of the best I've ever had." And, he's picky! Just had to express on my joy in finding this little gem of a place in Branford! Steven Allegra came out to say hello - he said he's the new chef in this family owned business - started about 3 or 4 months ago - so if anyone had a bad experience before, I would urge them to try it out again. He said he's there every day. My only regret was that I was too full to have their warm brownie topped with caramel sauce, walnuts, ice cream and whipped cream.....next time I may skip the entrée! read more

Wow! Where do I begin to tell of the Nightmare my girlfriends and I had when we visited this place last night.....Well, when we arrived we stood at the door waiting for several minutes till Finally a waitress came over to greet & seat us. (We should have RUN then!) We sat inside until we realized that it was So Dark in there we couldn't even read the menu! (Mind you it was still light out when we arrived!) So we asked to sit out on the patio which they obliged. We get out there, people are Smoking which is Totally disgusting to me, but fine we stayed out there. Our waitress came over took our order and off she went. Then we sat there enjoying our drinks & chatting it up until we realized that quite a bit of time I had passed and No Appetizers! The waitress swung by and asked if she could get us anything, we replied "Um yes, our appetizers!" She said, "oh I'm sorry there's a mix up in the kitchen and you will NOT be getting your appetizers before your meal!" Huh?! What?! Mind you we now have been waiting at least 45 minutes!! She asked if we still wanted them? I'm thinking HECK NO! But my friends said Yes so I went along. Anyway, food FINALLY arrived. I ordered a Panini sandwich. As soon as she put the plate down I look at my sandwich and its TOAST!! That's No Panini, but because I was hungry I just said, "Whatever! I'll eat it!" One of my friend ordered the rib eye which was Overcooked! The other chicken, which was COLD! Both of them had veggies on their plates which were also COLD! Halfway through our meals, (which I only ate Half of my "Panini!!") our appetizers FINALLY arrived!! Woohoo, NOT IMPRESSED! I was Done! Then We WAITED & WAITED!! No Waitress! When she did come back we asked for the check! WAITED & WAITED AGAIN!! She came back, asked us if we wanted any dessert or coffee? We said No! Can we have the check please?!! WAIT & WAIT AGAIN! Finally the checks arrived, Thank God I wanted the hell out of there! But that wasn't happening anytime soon! I looked at my check and realized they were Charging me $1 Extra for mushrooms & sautéed onions, which were Part of the App dish! (If you know me you Know I would NEVER order mushrooms!) So I asked the waitress about this. She said she'd find out and get back to me. She comes back & says, "So the appetizer comes with the mushrooms & onions but they charge you extra for each one, soooo." I said," So What?!" I didn't order these items! These items are part of the dish so how can you Charge Me for them?!" I said, "I am NOT giving you my credit card until these items are Removed from my bill! Get me your Manager!" In the meantime she had taken my friend's checks and returned with their receipts. When she walked away to get the manager we noticed she Charged my friend MY BILL!!! We're like, "What the heck?! Are we in the Twilight Zone?!" Finally the manager arrived very hurried and Not very polite! We explained our situation. He grabbed our checks and snatched my credit card from where I had it tucked away. He comes back. Says, "Sorry about the mix up. Here's a coin for a Free Drink." We signed our receipts and left our "Coins" behind cause we will NEVER EVER Return!!! WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! If I could give this place ZERO STARS I certainly would!!!!! read more

As an event facility for small and medium get togethers allegras is great. The prices beat all local establishments and they'll make the buffet menu to your liking. You can also order off the menu for events or Paul will plan out special menus people can order off of. I like the penne a la vodka and steaks and burgers especially when I eat at the bar. It's a decent night crowd for drinking an hanging out, no troublemakers. Another plus is that there's a ton Of parking in the front and back. If you're having a birthday party or graduation or whatever you would be foolish not to call here first you'll save a lot of money and get a quality product. read more

Taco Pizza leaves a lot to be desired. Doesn't taste anything like a taco. Needs work. I don't recommend it. Comes with a salad but it is too big for the plate. Needs to be tossed before serving. read more