We went for the first time and it was definitely a local joint. Live music and a diverse menu. My husband got Alfredo Carbonara and he said it was good. The entrees come with salads and I think they used Wishbone dressing, which I don't like. But that's just personal taste. Service was good. People were friendly. But my poor review is due to my entree, fish and chips, with dark, yet very soggy fries and beer battered fish that was not cooked all the way through. read more

Great Bar Tender, phenomenally seasoned prime rib. Great family vibe, just 10 out of 10 all around.

GREAT IN EVERY SINGLE WAY...Missy and her staff holding it down in our little village of Bethlehem ct , well worth the wait and visit.. food and drinks are off the chain and reasonable prices.. locally sourced food and locally owned business which is hard to find ... atmosphere is very nice and friendly and comfortable .. specials are good and cheap for the area and the live music doesn't hurt any either.. read more

The hosted our team for a post meet event. They were so easy to work with. So accommodating. The food was good and the space was awesome. They made it so easy for us. read more

Great food, nice staff, good service we enjoy the prime rib very much! Look forward to going again

Heard about this place and drove 35 minutes to get there and honestly it fell just a little bit short. Butter in bread basket was rock hard and cold enough to make the warm rolls cold. Salad was great, enjoyed the shaved parm in the Cesar, and the prime rib was a great cut, but was under cooked for my medium rate. The meat also needed salt. The Au Jus was served on the plate and swam into my sides. Mashed potato's were rather bland, but my mashed sweet potato's were a great addition. Also was disappointed that their on line menu and house menu prices didn't match our check. Our check prices were higher, But the staff was great and am looking forward to going back to try more things on their menu. read more

Trust me: Build-Ypur-Own Cauliflower Flatbread with Alfredo Sauce, Mozzarella, spinach, onions, and black and green olives!!! Unbelievable taste mixture. read more

We were driving through Bethlehem around lunchtime yesterday and found the Painted Pony on Yelp with mostly positive reviews--and one bad one. We thought it would be worth checking out to see if that one reviewer was wrong. They were. We went in the early afternoon, closer to 2pm, so there was no lunch rush or crowd. We sat at the bar. We got a wine and a beer, pretty straightforward drinks, with quick service from the bartender. The only criticism I had on the service was that we didn't get menus very quickly, but after we did the bartender checked in us with just the right frequency and made sure all came out right. I ordered the Harvest Salad with chicken plus a side of fries with ranch. The salad was everything I wanted (I did change it up a little and get honey mustard dressing instead of balsamic). The fries, bruh, the fries. Don't skip the fries. Ranch is a personal preference for fry dippage. The ranch was nothing to write home about, but got the job done. No photos to show of the following, but my fiancé is a bit of a burger snob, and he got the Bistro Burger medium rare and loved it. read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - Harvest Salad with grilled chicken & honey mustard dressing - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

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Came here for lunch after pumpkin picking with some friends. The decor is awesome. Although it was a little chilly as they just opened, I still felt warm and cozy. Very rustic feel, and everything seemed pretty new (I did not know it was recently transferred to new management). We sat in the area that would normally be a screened in eating area, but they had the plastic on the windows and the fireplace going. For drinks we got a couple of beers and iced tea. Our server recited the list of draft beers to us. To start we ordered the jalapeño popper dip and fried mozzarella. The dip was delicious. Not spicy at all, very flavorful. It comes with 4 thick and salted pretzels (should come with more like 6). The fried mozzarella were large triangles that they may in fact make in house because they were delicious. Int seem frozen I also ordered a NE Clam chowder. It was good. Spiced a little different than I'm used to but still tasty. For lunch, my wife ordered the Build your own Flatbread. Great idea by the way. She really enjoyed it and took some home for dinner. Buddy's wife ordered the chicken sandwich which on the menu says "Chicken" as the menu item. She enjoyed it, however it was oozing smashed avocado. Maybe a little much on it. My buddy ordered the steak sandwich which came with a side of AuJus. He said it was very good. I ordered the burger with everything on it. Flavor wise it was good, although the overuse of smashed avocado plagued me as well. I asked for a rare burger and it came out medium well. But, sweet tots? These are a real thing? They were 100% amazing! I have find out how to make these or where to buy them cause wow. The food took a little long to come out as well. All in all, a good visit. Our server was very nice and did a good job with our table. She also let us know there was a brunch going on for a large group in the other room which is why our food took long. Service - 5 Stars Food - 3 Stars We will visit this place again next time we're in the area. read more

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"Drop all your troubles by the riverside Catch a painted pony on the spinnin' wheel ride" (Spinning Wheel -Blood, Sweat and Tears) Your troubles will definitely be dropped when you pop into the Painted Pony and enjoy their wonderful blend of atmosphere, service, budget friendly pricing, generous portions, and some pretty darned great food. I started off with a cup of their Augolemono https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GL1Vpb09aaYL2kUJbO_8og&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ an insanely wonderful homemade Greek soup made with chicken broth, rice, eggs, and lemon. It was a pretty decent sized cup that was worth every penny of its $3.50 price tag. The rest of our order was a small focaccia pizza with meatballs ($9) and a half Turkey/ham combo grinder ($9) served on fresh Italian bread, with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. We were very satisfied with both dishes. The pizza turned out to be a very large portion https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mV0IZcAXBYiw-HBLGyqsmQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ of eight wedges. I was struck by not how many meatball slices were set on the pizza, but how thick they were. In fact, the word "slabs" fits a lot better than the word "slice". That pizza was great. The Combo sandwich https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=H7LJb-eFSgedY1YYJP2gXQ&userid=cVrM2BvOvPV0Vi_rC8kepQ was delicious, and we ended up splitting the half sandwich, so that picture you see is half of the served portion. Lunch ran a very reasonable $27 and we took home a good percentage of that large pizza portion. Hey, I almost forgot to tell you about their complimentary garlic bread served piping hot straight from the oven! Bottom line is that we really enjoyed every aspect of our Saturday lunch. Well done, Painted Pony ! read more

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They changed their menu but did not change their website so I had gone there wanting the pork belly flatbread which had a fig glaze, Gorgonzola, pork belly, and caramelized onions instead it had what I think was arugula, caramelized, onion that looked/tasted more like pickled onions and bacon. the fig glaze tasted like extremely sweet honey.. I was not impressed. It was soggy on the bottom and just overly sweet. I could only eat 2 pieces. The crème brûlée cheesecake was phenomenal. It was light and absolutely delicious!! The jala mango wings were super crispy and delicious not overly spicy, would absolutely recommend had 2 mixed drinks that were good. Also brought home a steak sandwich the steak was basically rubber. It was gag worthy unfortunately... I would go here again but honestly pricing and quality of food were not well matched. read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - Crème brûlée cheesecake - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

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Friendly service, great country music playing. Food was good as well. 10/10 would come back!

If you are in the Litchfield CT area The Painted Pony Restaurant would be a great spot for lunch or dinner. The staff is great, service was excellent. The menu had any number of choices including steaks, seafood and pasta. The stuffed scallops were tasty and my wife had ravioli and short ribs also excellent. They offer a small and predictable wine list. I know folks are always interested in pricing. They were clearly a $$ category which is rare in this part of Litchfield where many restaurants are significantly higher. read more

Solid spot to go after a day on the slopes. We were leaving Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall and wanted something to eat on the way home. I was in the mood for classic pub style fare and that's what we got. They feature a "super" Bloody Mary which my girlfriend ordered. It had bacon, shrimp, and blue cheese stuffed olives! Would I go back? Certainly. This will probably be our go to spot after Mohawk. read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - Poutine and pretzel dippers - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

Cute little pub restaurant. The food was ok. The service could have been a little better but they were a bit crowded, I guess they need to be more organized. Place is pretty. read more

Always love it here. This is my third time and everything I've had has been out of this world! They have a cute patio to sit on too read more

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What a great place! The food is so awesome! They give you plenty of food and they have some really creative dishes. A true gem of a restaurant with reasonable prices. Get the cheese curd poutine, it's amazing! read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - Cheese curd poutine, amazing!!! - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

We were married this morning, wanted to dine someplace special afterwards, so we chose the Painted Pony. Can't say enough on how awesome we were treated, Jeannie and her staff went above & beyond our expectations, they made our special day extra-special. The table we were brought to was adorned with rose petals, fresh cut flowers, candles, and real linens. We had been to the Painted Pony several times in the past, we've always had exceptional meals there. Our favorite is the Steak & Scallops, we both ordered that today. The meal comes with a soup AND a salad. The avgolemono soup was excellent, it's a Greek soup made with chicken broth, rice, eggs & lemon. The steak & scallops entrees were out-of-this-world good, how can you go wrong with huge Sea scallops wrapped in bacon over a perfectly grilled steak ? Very satisfying. Our waitress, Tonya, was outstanding. We ordered a slice of turtle cheesecake to go, it's the best cheesecake we've ever had anywhere, light & airy, very tasty. As with my previous review, I highly recommend this restaurant, it's a gem. The Painted Pony is Top Notch. read more

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We had a celebration dinner Friday night with a group of 8. Everything about our experience was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their meals, prices were reasonable, and the service was phenomenal. We will definitely return. read more

Worst meal!!! This place is not what it was years ago. I knew when I drove into the parking lot and there were only a few cars that it was not a good sign. I ordered the chicken and waffles which looked great but tasted horrible. Strange flavors that did not go together. I tried to pick it apart and eat only the chicken, but it was frozen breaded chicken with rib meat NOT a chicken breast! My daughter ordered pizza off the kids menu and it was also a frozen pizza. Bottom line is I left the restaurant hungry and I will never return. What a waste of money!! The only reason why I have two stars is the staff was great and friendly. It's not their fault the food sucks! read more

Food and drinks are ok place is very clean I only gave it 3 stars because at very pricey

This was our first time visiting since the Nee ownership has taken over. We have/had frequently gone here before the change of ownership and we LOVED the place!! In my past we could always count on the excellent Efficient help service from friendly waitstaff. Attentive but never in your face. Food favorites with consistency. We were never disappointed and they were of generous portions size as well. We were always counting on some to take home to enjoy the next days and we always got a heaping delicious dessert to enjoy at home. My particular favorite being the creamy delicious cheesecake with sweet ripe strawberries on top and let us not forget the whipped cream!! Yesterday being Mother's Day my mom and I were very excited to try the new incarnation and see if somehow they could improve on their other winning performance. We were a very easy manageable party of 2 sat when they were not busy around 3-3:30. Initially the service was attentive enough but that quickly changed. The men'swas limited to a select few items which is usual considering it is the busiest restaurant day of the year. One of my moms favorite foods is veal. When done right and actually of the tender medallion cuts that are expected she would have been very happy. This veal is not the nice thin tender medallion cuts expected but was however a must thicker piece that was very chewy!! Not only that but the meat was to be breaded and sautéed then covered in a nice franced sauce of butter and white wine that is normally cooked and reduced to thicken up its consistency to both not "soupy!! The meal arrived and it was very unappetizing in apprearance. The grey thick slab of meat had the breading all falling off. It was Swimming in in the soupy sauce with angel hair. It was grey in color. Nothing appetizing about it at all. When we brought our displeasure to the attention of our waitress she wasn't apologetic about it at all. She simply said that she would show it to the owner. No replacement meal was ever offered? Usually I would think that the waitress would offer to bring a different dish but it wasn't offered and we were really not happy so leaving seemed like the better option. As my meal I ordered a Risotto with shrimp and scallops. It appeared at the table with a puddle of liquid on top? Again I have never seen a dish of risotto have liquid floating on top? The rice was still a little undercooked. It did have a nice flavor and to their credit the shrimp and scallops were perfectly cooked. As my Mom wasn't eating a meal I chose to take the majority of my food home. When our check came the one entree was not charged for rightly so. I chose to still generously tip our waitress although I didn't really feel she deserved it. The whole situation could have and should have been handled better. I have done a lot of waitressing in my life and my feeling is that the waitress was not apologetic at all... she never offered a different meal.,. At the least often times a free dessert would be offered? It was a really disappointing Mother's Day for my Mom. We also chose to stop off at the store and purchase dessert instead of prolonging our stay at the restaurant. We used to love this place and we went there often. I'm sad to say that we won't be going back. Our gem of a restaurant is sadly gone. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

For a weekend lunch, it was very quiet and looks like it caters to an older crowd. The soup was a little cold, and a bit of a salt bomb. Not sure if a) I just don't really care for salt, b) the chef REALLY likes salt, or c) it was premade or from a can. The rest of the food was fine but not particularly memorable. High point was the waitress, who kept us well hydrated and was very friendly. read more

The food was meh. My husband did like his clam chowder but we weren't impressed with the rest of the food.

I hate to write bad reviews but dang this food was terrible! Aside from the terrible clam chowder that I took one bite of and handed back to the waitress to the piece of salmon that tasted like a steak and not fish. Never again especially for the price!!! read more

Great food. Fast service. The steaks were excellent and Tuesday's tacos especially beef surprised us all. Resiling vine hit the spot. Excellent job guys. Thank you. read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

Completely awful. Had my family of six there for dinner and two got horribly sick for two days from the fish and the chicken parm. Would be very cautious eating here. read more

Good food at a reasonable price. I live right near this restaurant and always have found the staff as well as the food to be top notch!

On a whim, my friends and I took a drive to the Bethlehem Flea market yesterday and worked up an appetite shopping for furniture and vintage kitsch. The shop owner recommended The Painted Pony, noting "it's the only thing around here open after 5 on a Sunday." Good enough. We strolled in and placed some drink orders (Spanish wine flight for $5?!) while perusing the menu, then ordered a heaping plate of fried calamari. I've never seen a CT restaurant serve it this way (usually only Rhode Island) but it came tossed with crumbled gorgonzola, pepperocinis and a balsamic glaze. Love! I also ordered an eggplant parmesan grinder which was delicious on a grilled roll with sauteed peppers and perfectly fried eggplant. For dessert, my friend had the Snickers pie and I opted for a turtle cheesecake which was fabulous and obviously homemade. Service was prompt and prices were great. Just a nice, unpretentious eatery in Litchfield County. read more

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Not bad. Came here after my boyfriend's baseball game in Woodbury, CT. Sat in the back out on the enclosed patio and I have to say that is one of the best restaurant patios I have ever experienced. Comfortable, relaxing, enclosed (no bugs), tables are nicely spaced so you're not on top of anyone. First things first.. Raspberry Mojito. Sounded awesome, Tasted horrible. Probably the worst Mojito I have ever had. It was ridiculously strong, not in a good way. It was painful to consume. We decided on our own version of "Surf & Turf" as we were starved and couldn't decide.. Beef Nachos, Calamari and chicken wings. The beef nachos were "meh", the wings were decent, but the calamari was great. There was quite a bit on the menu and because of the pation and the calameri, we would consider returning and trying other items. The place was decent and could be great, we just need some more samplings. read more

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This was the second year in a row that me and my family went here for Thanksgiving. First of all when you walk in you get this smell of must or mold . The meal was mediocre I ordered calamari it was nothing but breading no calamari . Prices were high but it is expected on thanksgiving. Two years in a row I'll pass on any future excursions to the Painted Pony . There was a time when they were a destination not no more . read more

After the reviews, I expected more from this restaurant. If you're in the area and looking for drinks, bar food, and a good dessert, then this is your place. You won't be disappointed, and I would recommend the fried mac & cheese bites. This is a large restaurant with a long bar area. The staff was friendly and the food was decent. Our experience was A-OK. I just wouldn't go out of my way to go back again. read more

We stopped here for the first time after going to the flea market. The bartender was very nice and the service was great. We ordered the calamari appetizer which we loved with the Gorgonzola and peppers and balsamic glaze. For lunch we split the eggplant grinder. It was absolutely huge and I couldn't even finish my own half. The grinder was perfectly toasted and the eggplant was pleasantly crispy (I hate soggy eggplant). The fries were extra and very traditional, ask for the Cajun mayo - good for dipping. The boyfriend was very happy, we sat at the bar and NASCAR was on with Guinness on tap. Extra treat to get a chilled glass! If I owned this restaurant, I would totally redo the decoration to old barn feel and cowgirl /boy attitude. The place is huge and can hold many types of venues. But it's b great to see some BBQ and have the style fit it's name! The furniture and decor is way outdated but charming just the same. We will come back again. read more

The Painted Pony Restaurant - Eggplant parm - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Connecticut

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I was pleasantly surprised by the menu . The appetizer selections were amazing. We ordered the Littleneck clams, which were tender and bathing in a broth I wanted to slurp up. The shrimp cocktail was seasoned and perfectly cooked. The Everything seared Ahi Tuna also very good. read more

My husband & I were married there almost 19 years ago. We loved it then..but now we absolutely love going ! The food is DELICIOUS! The SERVICE is AMAZING! Every time we go it's awesome! Thank you we also love the new decor! read more

I go here with my parents and my grandparents about once or twice a year. One and a while I take my own family here as well. It's been a favorite of mine and my families since I was a kid. We enjoy the breakfast buffet the most. It is very reasonably priced and the food is excellent. When I'm ordering off the menu I order a burger a fries most of the time or the spaghetti and meatballs which is also an excellent choice. My cousin had here wedding here a few years back and it was an excellent venue. Very classy and open and the reception was held right in the big room so it was very family friendly and the food was top notch. read more

With the adjusting to opening under new ownership, covid closing and opening safely, I'm so happy with the consistency I've experienced! I do have to watch my pennies, it's great to be able to go for good food and entertainment read more

Excellent fair priced food, well made drinks and great service can't say enough good things about this place! I must go

Had dinner here for my father's birthday tonight. Excellent service and the food was spectacular. I am a restaurant professional and I appreciated the quality of service and care. Thank you Brian and Millie for an enjoyable evening! read more

I'm going to be extremely honest, I don't typically write reviews as being someone from the food industry I know the struggle. But I have to say for a restaurant that was absolutely packed I am shocked at how terrible the food is. I don't know if it's because it's a bar jam packed with drinkers that don't know the difference between taste and lack of flavor or if the owners legitimately think it's okay with serve and sell food at these prices that are completely awful. I ordered 4 items. None of which were edible. The carbonara had no taste whatsoever except frozen peas and what seemed to be an unsalted butter, milk and flour roux. There was not a hint of cheese flavor, salt, pepper or anything. Even the bacon (sparse in pieces) added nothing to help elevate it. The poutine, I'm not quite sure if anyone that cooks there or makes the menu has ever had poutine, had no gravy, no fries. It was greasy deep fried dry cheese curds, with a very thick and clumpy cheese sauce covered in a very negligent amount of short ribs. The short ribs were okay but when all mixed together it was like biting into a salt block. As for the desserts, an apple blossom, any restaurant worth its salt (not the over abundance served in the appetizer or the lack there of in the entree) knows is the dough wrapped around a cored apple or a decent amount of apple filling. This was frozen Pepperidge farm (we were told by staff to warm it up at home cause apparently they couldn't be bothered) puff pastry filled with maybe a half a teaspoon of chopped apple. It also lacked any flavor except the dough and came with an ice cream that was alright. The crème brûlée cheesecake would be more fitting to be called crime brûlée considering it's cost, the size of the sliver of a slice and the texture wasn't anything like the crackly top of crème brûlée. Instead it was a floppy mess of cream cheese that seemed like it had a drizzle of caramel over it and they had hit the top with a torch to give it a burned effect. How they were busy is beyond me but given how the town is mapped out I believe it was a matter of not many big bars local to them and they'll take what they can get. I spent over $50 for mediocre at best food and will never visit this establishment again. read more