First time there. Had a really nice lunch. Started off with Thai chili wings, and then ordered a…read morepatty melt with onion rings for my entrée. My friends ordered shrimp quesadillas, and the steak sandwich. The Thai chili wings were extremely crispy and perfect! The patty melt was very crisp, cooked the way I asked, and the burger was just delicious. Love the onion rings! I also had a chocolate martini that was fabulous! The steak sandwich was very fresh with tender strips of steak piled on. My friend loved it, as well as my other buddy who really liked the shrimp quesadilla. All in all it was a great time. Service was wonderful, a very friendly place.

You know, I'm not even going to waste a lot of time on this. Unfortunately I've been here once for…read morelunch and definitely 2-3 times for dinner. In no particular order, the service is incredibly slow from the time you order until you get your food and then the check. The food is nothing more than bar fare, and not that good -- always greasy, regardless what you order. They could make burnt toast greasy! Nothing I've ever ordered stands out as worth mentioning. I will point out that their Black n' Tans are always warm. Supposed to be cool or chilled -- yet to actually 'enjoy' one! My biggest complaint is that there are A LOT of drunks, derelicts and seedy people in there no matter when you go! They're loud, intoxicated, incessantly swearing (as does most of the bar staff), and just rude to listen to and be around. That IS what this place is! A seedy dump of a bar that has a menu and serves food. Trust me, unless that's your kind of place, you CAN do better!

what a gem of a bar! free parking, happy hour every day until 6pm ($1 off drinks and beers). They…read morehave a very small food menu. we grabbed the grilled cheese, it comes with a bag of chips. we liked it, but it needs more honey. great beer selection. the place is beautifully and interestingly decorated. the outdoor area seems chill. great service! would come back in a heart beat!

This place is very cute. Has some awesome decor inside and out. Very dive bar friendly vibe with…read moregreat live music. Reasonable beers and beautiful outdoor space. Come grab a beer and give it a whirl you'll meet a friend or two and enjoy the chill vibe.

Okay, going 1-more star to 5! Upped their game even more! This place makes the best sandwiches, the…read morelargest panino and ample sized take-out portions! Best of all, very fairly priced! They're making money on volume here as I never go in when there's not people coming or going. Amazing selection to choose from if you're ordering from their hot bar - so much! My 'only' recommendation/comment here would be to have more 'fresh' coffee on-hand. Maybe something a little stronger like Cafe Bustelo, and providing stirrers or spoons wouldn't hurt either. Thank you to the sisters! You two are GREAT!

Narrow interior but goes far back, small space but they made the most of the space. This is…read moreprobably exactly what you expect from the outside. There's a counter you stand at with a hot bar and a cold bar and you order there - then pay at the register where there is an assortment of desserts. Very friendly English speaking service. Meat that's well seasoned and falls off the bone. Flavorful rice and beans. My husband finished his - I'm gonna get two meals out of mine. They have a a couple coolers full of drinks. I want to go back for a chocolate cake slice.

Great little spot in town for pub favorites and a perfect pint of Guinness. We enjoy the service…read morethe best. Attentive and friendly! The food is good. Seems their kitchen crisis is over, thankfully. Full menu is available once again.

This review is going to be a little different, so please read to the end…read more I arrived soon after they opened, and was told that the kitchen wasn't open quite yet, but that the cook was supposed to be in soon. Fine. I was in no particular hurry. I had a drink. Time passed...and passed...etc. Finally, just before I was going to pay for my drinks and leave, apparently the cook arrived, and the very nice lady behind the bar apologetically came to take my order. At this point, it would take even more time to go somewhere else so I ordered what the menu calls a Philly Cheese Steak, with onion rings. The food comes out and its unlike any other "Philly Cheese Steak" I've ever had before. Two things stood out. First, it was served not on a hoagie roll like every other cheesesteak in the world, but on a kaiser roll, so that when you pick it up, of course, everything falls out onto the plate. The second thing was the complete lack of taste. I did not know that meat, cheese, onions, and peppers could be so bland. Now, you might be asking, "After that, how can you give them 4 stars?". Here's why. When the very nice lady behind the bar came to ask how it was, I was honest...it was terrible. There was a man sitting at the bar, who I assume was the owner. She spoke to him and he came over and could not have been nicer. I don't know what issues he's dealing with in the kitchen, but he didn't seem to be surprised. He agreed with what I was saying, apologized profusely, and here's the kicker...he didn't charge me for anything. Not the food, not the drinks, nothing. When I protested and tried to pay for the drinks I would have had anyway, he refused. So...4 stars. I'm going to assume that they're going through a rough patch in the kitchen, but trying hard to fix things, and more than willing to make it right. I hope it works out for them.

Service was friendly but the food was just lackluster in taste and a bit pricey. I am not sure a…read moreSysco-ish order of onion rings should be $10 but it was, and the basic burger was $15. The "beach" was a nice though.

Had a great time last night. With the Jukebox. Junkies. Everybody. Was friendly. It was just like…read morebig block party. Thank you. Dawn.

This wonderful place is my "Cheers" I absolutely love everything about Dive Bar....the entire staff…read moreare amazing and top notch and the food is great across the entire menu. I love to say that "even the napkins are good" On this Saturday, I shared a table with my good friend and we both enjoyed a wonderful visit with good conversation. Adding to our good time, was Sally (one of our favorite servers) Next week, my niece and I will be coming to Dive Bar for her first time ever and I know she can't wait? I have the best time telling all of my friends and family about Dive Bar, love it so much Whether you're a seasoned veteran visitor like me or a newcomer.....Dive Bar hits the mark all the time ? Some of the best burgers and wings in West Haven

First time trying them was yesterday, Sunday 7/26/2026 afternoon for lunch. There were no tables…read moreavailable so sat at the bar. Super cute sports bar across from the water with great views. We ordered the steak tacos and wings with hot sauce. Nice size wings, cooked perfectly and so tasty. Tacos had lots of very tender beef and just amazing flavor. The tacos have pickled carrots onions and radishes on it with peppery lettuce. The restaurant was busy so a bit noisy but able to talk easily. Both Cara and Krista were friendly and professional. We will definitely be back to try more menu items. Parking was a bit tight.

Awesome food and great service. It's a true shame that this amazing place has closed after 40 years…read moreof being a major part of Candlewood Lake Life. You could enjoy covered dining or outdoor seating!!

Great view of the lake. Their fried clam platter is delicious. We also got the Boom Boom shrimp…read moretacos. Will definitely go back.

If you love hidden gems then this is for you! Nothing flashy here but you don't need it because the…read morevibe and customers is what makes it shine. Before you go make sure you have cash. No credit taken here. They do have an atm inside.

Best pint of Guinness in Fairfield County by far…read more Lovely staff. Reasonable prices No nonsense no fluff. Wonderful place to have a few pints!

If you are looking for a bar and nothing but a bar, this is the place. You can chat with the…read morebartender or just sit and stare at your drink. The beer prices are the best I've seen and the bartender knows how to pour a Guinness.

One of the bartenders (i believe her name is britney) was extremely rude and offered minimal…read moreservice. It didn't help that she was taking shots with other customers all night while many people were waiting to be served. The other bartender Eddy was great, I quickly learned to stick to his section of the bar. The bathrooms and floors are absolutely disgusting and based off that I would not recommend getting and drink that requires a glass, stick to canned beverages. Besides that, the prices were cheap and the music was ok.

Food is always great Amazing service ask for Elly . Ribeye really great. Thank you Brad jread more

My friend and I enjoyed a delicious late lunch at The Iron Rail this past Wednesday. I ordered the…read moresesame seared tuna salad that was absolutely delicious and very fresh and my friend enjoyed the French Dip sandwich with a salad. Both meals were ample in size and our waitress was just wonderful. Since we arrived a bit later in the afternoon, we were happy that this restaurant was very welcoming and able to serve us. The atmosphere has that warm woody pub feel. I've enjoyed dining here before and I am very glad that they are still a great restaurant to enjoy a delicious, reasonably priced meal with great service. I highly recommend stopping in for your next meal!