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Food was mediocre. Chicken noodle soup lacked flavor but edible. Burgers could've been better…read moreseasoned. Waffle fries were super greasy, leaving an awful mouth feel but had great crunch. Milkshake was delicious. Self serve fountain sodas. Clean and tidy in seating areas. Walk up to order at counter and they bring your food to you when it's done. Service was good.

Wow. These burgers are the real deal. Hits the spot! 1/2 the price from other burger joints in the…read morearea.

Not only the food is great but the MUSIC IS TOO!!

Waoo these burgers are

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The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

3.9(342 reviews)

2.6 mi

The server, Brian was wonderful. The prices were the best deal in town. The seafood pot pie was as…read moretop notch as the open face steak sandwich had a wonderful soggy bottom and crispy ciabatta top. The chicken martini was decent. It was a little loud but certainly tolerable.

As always Delicious we do take out in our way to the shows at the Playhouse and it's always…read moreperfect ! The Potstickers are the best !!!

Southwestern Taco Bowl.

Skillet Corned Beef Hash

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Pork Belly Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Bailey's Backyard

4.1(378 reviews)

2.9 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Gluten-free friendly

Can't believe I haven't been here...this is a great place in Ridgefield. Sat outside on a summer…read morenight and it was great. Service was very good and the vibe overall was laid back and enjoyable. Cocktails were very good (loved my old fashioned). We had a bunch of appetizers and everything was pretty good. Loved the grilled seafood appetizer that had an amazing sauce with it. The pea and strawberry salad was good but was overdressed, so it was a little soggy but the flavors were good. My main dish was the short rib tater tot appetizer which was not what I expected (it was four big tots with the short ribs mixed in) but it was still good. We all split a blueberry buckle for dessert and that was amazing. Will definitely go back!

Really liked the atmosphere of this restaurant. The dining area was comfortable and well…read moremaintained, and the overall setting felt welcoming. The menu had plenty of choices, and the food was satisfying and presented well. Service was courteous and the meal progressed at a comfortable pace. I appreciated that the experience felt relaxed from beginning to end. It is the kind of restaurant where the food and surroundings work together without anything feeling excessive. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience and a nice place for a casual meal.

Black Bass

Braised Pork Shank

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Fish Tacos

Bareburger

3.7(338 reviews)

2.4 mi

We went in there wanting to have their Bison burger…read more But, on looking at the menu, I liked Wagyu and the server was very helpful in making me pick. The burger was quite good. The onion rings I ordered with it were really good! My wife ordered a plant based burger and fries and they came out quite well as well. There was a kid's party going on right next to us and they were having a good time and knew exactly what to order. (more than us). Must be frequent visitors, which may speak for the place.

As you enter the restaurant, you see a bright welcoming ambiance. You are also greeted by a great…read morefriendly staff. We ordered our drinks and asked for some recommendations. They were all great recommendations and went with them. The drinks were amazing. Their honey Brussel sprouts were so delicious that I had the whole portion. We also ordered onion rings - they were super crispy and delicious. The impossible nuggets were amazing, served with ranch. The cali bowl was everything you would dream of for healthy and tasty. Now the great part is their burgers. I had the- my sunshine burger which had in-house patties with the greens and all the good stuff to make it filling and absolutely delicious. I want this burger for dinner every day if I could. Please open one closer to us maybe New Haven or Branford! I will come every day. Totally vegetarian friendly and foodieveggie recommend 10/10

Great rustic interior with lots of reclaimed wood juxtaposed against red velvet curtains as you enter, It has a really cool vibe.

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Zawack Shack

5.0(14 reviews)

2.9 mi

Too bad the town kicked him out. That truck was awesome!…read more Great food, quick and just a great little spot that shall be missed.

A-May-Zing. I love burgers (all kinds--5 Guys, Plan B, not so much McDonalds). And I love food…read moretrucks. This may have been the best burger I've ever had. Lots of stuff on it (the Shack Stack--double burger, lots of cheese, bacon, prosciutto), and yet it stayed together. My son likes things simple, so he got a dog w bacon and ketchup. Nothing special about the fries w cheese sauce, but that sort of thing is always good. Free chocolate chip cookies on the counter. Loved it.

Swing on by & grab a card!

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'The Cincinnati Dog'--Zawack Shack specialty hot dog: Mild chili, shredded cheddar cheese, onion, & mustard.

Chez Lenard

4.4(19 reviews)

3.0 mi

Friendly staff, perfect location right on Main Street, fun hotdog menu. Most importantly- delicious!read more

Chez Lenard on Main Street in Ridgefield is the most famous hot dog cart in CT, and one of the most…read morefamous hot dog spots of any type in CT. The story goes Martha Stewart pulled up so she could try a couple of the garnishes, liked what she tasted and invited Owner Mike to participate in a hot dog segment of her show. Today, Chez Lenard has a decades old cart on Main Street and two additional carts for catering or events. I ordered Le Hot Dog Choucroute Alsacienne (which has sauerkraut and a high quality Dijon Mustard) and Le Hot Dog Epicie Garniture Suisse (which boasts a traditional cheese fondue and a horseradish sauce). After a bit of research, these seemed like the most classic Chez Lenard toppings. The toppings were all very tasty. Chez Lenard uses Hebrew National dogs which are ready in a steam bath when you order. Among the best known and loved CTSpots, this is probably my least favorite combo of dog selection and cooking technique. There's no snap and it has one of the softer textures you'll find. I understand that one of the movable carts has a grill. The buns are Martin's potato rolls, which are fine. Chez Lenard enjoys an important history in Ridgefield. They've been a source of jobs for young adults. A lot of people have been going there for a long time because downtown Ridgefield is a cool place to visit. Somebody who lives closer to Ridgefield might give it a bit of a bump because it's been an important pat of their lives. Being a visitor, I can only go by the dog. 4.5 Stars for the toppings. 3.5 Stars for the dog itself. 4 Stars overall

The cart

They use Hebrew National

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The Menu

Barn Door Restaurant

4.2(340 reviews)

4.1 mi

•$$$

Service was excellent, food was tasty, ample and reasonably priced…read more All and all a delightful evening!

From the outside it doesn't look like anything, but inside is amazing. It's a nice big clean space,…read moretables are spaced out you don't have to listen to your neighbors conversations. Food is amazing!. My whole family, we are very gourmet people, so we say amazing we mean it :) . Portions are big and fair, after the check you don't feel hungry :) We live in Westport, now if we will want to go eat out, we will make the drive up to this restaurant, because what you pay it's worth it and service etc all great. Our server Genesis was fantastic. Thanks!

Main dining room

Filet of sole

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Dining room

The Lantern

3.7(81 reviews)

3.0 mi

Waitress was super friendly and service was quick. Sadly, they were sold out of the soup I wanted,…read moreand the dinner I had was ok, but too much cheese. There was a table with kids that was really loud; they could use some acoustical tiles or something. The vibe was pretty nice. It's a decent spot, in this nice little downtown.

The bar at the lateen and eating outdoors are always our favs to do at the lateen, the bar is very…read morelarge and has 12 I think taps going with something new every time we go, the outdoors is always a good people watcher spot in town

The buns

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Hoodoo Brown BBQ

4.0(1.1k reviews)

0.0 mi

The Texas Poutine is an absolute banger! You will not regret the brisket gravy bits and cheese…read morecurds. It's like Texas and Canada had a baby and they all moved to CT. The wings are smoked to perfection and our table loved the garlic parmesan. Super savory and the sharp parm hits every time. I used about every napkin in sight and won't apologize for it. I could eat the brisket grilled cheese every day of the week. Buttered up and toasted to perfection. The chopped brisket and melted cheddar go together forever. The Holy Texas Trinity will feed a hungry family of four without a question. Smoked jalapeño cheese sausages will change your life. Created in house by CT's self proclaimed sausage king Tyler. The brisket is ridiculously flavorful and the slices are very generous. Ribs were cooked well and dip nice with the table sauces. Cornbread is so fat and tasty I would commit crimes for a whole tray. All washed down with a cold Two Roads Honey Spot.

I have only one thing to say: Beef Rib…read more Honest to the bbq gods, this is the only thing I think about getting when coming here. Every time I get it, without fail, the server informs me that it is a big portion. And I say YES. The beef rib is juicy, meaty, fall-off the bone tender, oily, and you just get hit with that wave of immediate satisfaction on first bite. That said, it is pricey so it's more of an experience than a casual dinner. The rest of the food is decent. Also like the corn bread.

Pork Belly

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Heibeck's Stand

4.3(149 reviews)

4.8 mi

Some of the best lobster rolls I've ever had and root beer was good too. The seating area is…read morerelatively clean and one of the better outdoor seating I've been too

Basically just a glorified ice cream stand that sells over priced burgers…read more Food is really great to be honest, but the prices are outrageous for the quality. You'll spend $25 for a burger, fries, and shake, but with neither the perks of dining in nor drive through. Service is pretty quick all things considered, but it gets busy at the end of the day.

Ice Cream Flavors

Lobster Roll

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Loaded Grilled Cheese

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Nicholas V.

14 years ago

Awesome! Was just passing through town during lunch and stumbled onto this place, glad I did. I had the pulled pork Asian style on ciabatta bread - fantastic! Really glad to find a deli that makes everything in house. read more

Laur N.

14 years ago

Delicious food with a great variety of choices at reasonable prices. Owners & staff are very welcoming and friendly. Definitely the best deli in Ridgefield by far! Highly recommend read more

Gregg F.

111

6 years ago

Excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches. They also have hot lunch options that change daily. Whenever I'm in the area What's Cooking has become my go to for lunch and breakfast. read more

Michael B.

12 years ago

What's Cooking is awesome. I go there at least once a week and am never disappointed. The guy knows to make sandwiches and is very friendly to talk to. Definitely go! read more

Gina M.

7 years ago

By far the best deli I've ever been to without a doubt. Everything I've had there was and always will be amazing.

evan l.

155

7 years ago

Ordinary in every way. Can't find much more to say than that. I go when I'm in a rush.

Julia M.

6 years ago

Great Soup! My daughter asks for it all the time!!!!! Thanks for being consistent!!!!!! read more

Corey H.

4 years ago

Great sandwiches this place is a must go in ridgefield, great sandwiches, great service

Douglas K.

7 years ago

The food keeps getting better at this place..... ...................................

Rob T.

110

12 years ago

The best deli in the area hands down!

Sandra M.

14 years ago

I like this place!

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Went for breakfast on Sunday. Extremely busy. We were lucky to find parking right in front…read more Warmly greeted and seated within minutes. Waitress brought our coffees right away. Potatoes had flavor! Most times, I find the potatoes to be bland. This was lightly seasoned. They must have a new chef. Got 4 strips of bacon too. Hubby got the eggs with hash. He was happy. I got eggs with the potatoes. Bread slices were sour dough. Yummy. A little pricey ($43 w/o tip). But they kept the coffee filled and stopped by quite a bit to find out if anything else was needed. Will definitely return. Recommend this diner for a great breakfast. Great for families.

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Located in the middle of nowhere. There are a decent amount of parking spots out front and in the…read moreback. The inside of the deli was definitely recently renovated, it is extremely clean with a good vibe. The counter person was very nice and answered my phone call quickly. I figured when you try a deli you need to go with a sandwich. I got the philly cheesesteak on a wedge (Yes, wedge, we are still in Westchester). I was impressed with the presentation. There was a generous amount of meat and cheese. The meat was juicy and had a great sear on it. You can tell Lily's used good quality roast beef, and not the steam-ums some places try to swindle you with. My only constructive criticism is the bread was a little stale. I notice wedge bread can be stale at some places because most people get rolls. Overall, I was impressed with Lily's. It's kinda in a weird location but that adds to its charm. My sandwich was very good and the service matched. The prices were quite reasonable too. It was like $10 and change for a philly wedge. I do recommend this place.

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So very disappointing... This diner has been a community staple for decades. My husband grew up…read moreeating at Orem's with his family. But the "Short Stack French Toast" was two pieces, side-by-side, of lightly coated bread with a take-out plastic side of maple/breakfast syrup. Over $40 for me and a 3 year old is absolutely insane and so disappointing. There are less expensive diners around. Try Dimitri's in Ridgefield... they at least put in a bit of effort.

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