B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8

159 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Please call the restaurant for reservations.
Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 853-7926
Website
http://www.bjryansbanchouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Ruben Corte
Catering
Catering options available both on and off-premises.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

Location
16 River Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
Area
Norwalk
Cross Street
Wall Street
Parking details
Street parking, parking garage and a public lot behind building all available.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Fried PicklesUS$8.99
with Cajun Remoulade
Crabby PretzelsUS$12.99
Warm and cheesy crab dip dripping over homemade pretzels
B-AN-C House Crab CakeUS$13.99
Served with dijonnaise and citrus slaw
Giant Nug Crab CocktailUS$16.99
Served with 3 sauces - Dijonnaise, House Cocktail & Chipotle Aioli
B-AN-C House Wings*US$11.99
Jumbo wings dry rubbed & smoked in our wood smoker
Crispy Buffa-BluesUS$11.99
Oversized buffalo wings tossed in our Buffa-Blue sauce
Rib SamplerUS$14.99
Baby Back and St. Louis with a dollop of slaw
B-AN-C BreadUS$9.99
Griddled garlic ciabatta bread stacked with gorgonzola fondue
Deviled EggsUS$8.99
Topped with giant nugs of crab and dusted with crab spice
Texas Chili Nachos (1/2 Order Deduct $3)US$12.99
Piled high with loads of cheese, tomato, jalapeño and our house chili
Slammin' ShrimpUS$12.99
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet chili soy sauce with sesame scallion sprinkle
Crispy BBQ Spring RollUS$9.99
Tender BBQ pork, pickled vegetables and sweet chili dipping sauce
Bacon DatesUS$8.99
A little sweet - a little salty
Tempura Fried Broccoli CrownsUS$8.99
With sweet chili and tiger sauces
Lobster SpoonsUS$14.99
6 loaded spoons with mashed buttery golds and fresh poached Maine lobster

Salads

½ orders deduct $3. Salads can be topped with grilled shrimp ($2.99 ea.), jumbo lump crab ($9.99), crab cake ($9.99), or grilled chicken ($4.99)

Side Walker CobbUS$16.99
Diced romaine with avocado, bacon, sliced eggs, red onions and tomato with nuggets of jumbo lump crab and creamy mustard vinaigrette
Garbage SaladUS$14.99
Gorgonzola, Swiss, American, cheddar, chicken, ham, bacon, tomato, carrots, mushrooms, celery, egg, red and green peppers layered on chopped and tossed baby greens with balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach SaladUS$12.99
Baby spinach, a grilled portobello mushroom and chopped bacon with an "over light" egg and warm bacon vinaigrette
Chopped & Tossed Caesar*US$12.99
Romaine head brushed with garlic oil and touched to the grill
Granny's Ragin CajunUS$12.99
Baby greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled gorgonzola, sliced apples and Cajun pistachio nuts
Baja Chicken SaladUS$14.99
A large flour tortilla bowl with marinated chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, jack cheese, corn, black beans, & sour cream

Entrees

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.99
Dry rubbed and grilled jumbo shrimp with cheddar grits, charred zucchini and red onion jam
Braised Asian Short RibUS$24.99
Asian BBQ sauce, buttery golds and sesame broccoli
Pan Roasted Lobster
1 1/4 lb. Maine lobster sautéed with butter, garlic and leeks with your choice of any side - Try it stuffed with a Maryland crab cake add $10
- MKT
Grilled NY StripUS$27.99
16 oz. topped with shallot-red wine compote, served with buttery golds and bourbon glazed carrots
Cajun Chicken Pasta AlfredoUS$19.99
Blackened chicken breast tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with tomatoes and scallions
Mama's Kitchen Sink MeatloafUS$22.99
Served with buttery golds, bourbon glazed carrots and gravy
New England Fish & ChipsUS$19.99
Dusted with our crab spice with house tartar sauce, fries & coleslaw

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with choice of balsamic dressed baby greens, fries, cole slaw or beans. Sweet potato fries add $2

Chilled Crab Roll*US$19.99
Jumbo lump crab tossed with red onion, celery, capers, truffle oil, lemon and dijon mayo on a griddled split top roll
Hot Lobster Roll*US$19.99
Warm lobster meat scented with lemon, white wine and butter on a griddled split top roll
Cold Lobster Roll*US$19.99
Freshly picked lobster tossed with celery and mayo served on a griddled split top roll
Dirty Bird*US$12.99
Pulled smoked chicken topped with cheddar-jack cheese, bourbon onions and crispy bacon
B-AN-C Burger*US$12.99
10 oz. Certified Angus Beef, caramelized onion aioli spread on a soft pretzel roll, English muffin or soft bun
Cubano*US$12.99
Pressed with smoked pulled pork, griddled ham, crunchy pickles and swiss with spicy grain mustard
Stacked Portobello Sandwich*US$11.99
Grilled portobello, roasted red pepper, romaine, goat cheese and sun dried tomato aioli on wheat toast
Pulled Pork Sliders*US$12.99
Three potato roll sliders with BBQ sauce topped with coleslaw
Chopped Brisket Sandwich*US$14.99
Bourbon onions, melted cheddar and B-AN-C House BBQ on a toasted pretzel roll

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

B J Ryan's Banc House consistently delights with "fantastic" food and "awesome" service. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, "great" portions, and friendly staff. Known for its impeccable service and fresh raw bar, it's a favorite for both family gatherings and quiet nights out. Don't miss the standout bao buns!

159 Reviews

D
Douglas
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is just OK. I have had much better BBQ at other restaurants. The brisket was over done and all dried out. Ribs were ok, but nothing special. Biggest advantage is that they take reservations. Trying to get into many BBQ restaurants on a Saturday night is a challenge.
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Gary
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you haven’t visited BANC House in a while, get back there. They have made some slight changes to the menu but have stayed true to their brand. The bao buns are killer and the raw bar is always fresh and delicious. Their service is friendly and attentive due to the leadership of Line. Swing by and say “hi” to Line.
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Robin
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our dinner. We've been to Banc House many times and it never fails to please. Great ambiance and staff.
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Brenden
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go before a show at District Music Hall
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shirlee
New York City
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food and enough choices. One of the better local restaurants.
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Sandee
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy going to the Banc House. Definitely will be back
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S
Sherry
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Exactly what we wanted on a quiet Sunday night.
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William
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great neighborhood place … alway makes for a happy evening.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Aaron was great and always love the crab legs!!
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BryanJ
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to this restaurant a hundred times and it’s fantastic. The food, service and atmosphere are awesome (think your favorite neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and an incredible bar). I had my GF, her son, my son (and GF) and everyone raved about the food and service. Todd, our waiter, was outstanding, funny and just a great guy. Great experience.
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FAQs

B J Ryan's Banc House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 853-7926.

B J Ryan's Banc House is rated 4.8 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16 River Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Wall Street
Area
Norwalk
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking, parking garage and a public lot behind building all available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ruben Corte
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bjryansbanchouse.com/
Phone number
(203) 853-7926
Catering
Catering options available both on and off-premises.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

B J Ryan's Banc House

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Fried PicklesUS$8.99

Crabby PretzelsUS$12.99

B-AN-C House Crab CakeUS$13.99

Giant Nug Crab CocktailUS$16.99

B-AN-C House Wings*US$11.99

Crispy Buffa-BluesUS$11.99

Rib SamplerUS$14.99

B-AN-C BreadUS$9.99

Deviled EggsUS$8.99

Texas Chili Nachos (1/2 Order Deduct $3)US$12.99

Slammin' ShrimpUS$12.99

Crispy BBQ Spring RollUS$9.99

Bacon DatesUS$8.99

Tempura Fried Broccoli CrownsUS$8.99

Lobster SpoonsUS$14.99

Salads

Side Walker CobbUS$16.99

Garbage SaladUS$14.99

Spinach SaladUS$12.99

Chopped & Tossed Caesar*US$12.99

Granny's Ragin CajunUS$12.99

Baja Chicken SaladUS$14.99

Entrees

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.99

Braised Asian Short RibUS$24.99

Pan Roasted Lobster

Grilled NY StripUS$27.99

Cajun Chicken Pasta AlfredoUS$19.99

Mama's Kitchen Sink MeatloafUS$22.99

New England Fish & ChipsUS$19.99

Sandwiches

Chilled Crab Roll*US$19.99

Hot Lobster Roll*US$19.99

Cold Lobster Roll*US$19.99

Dirty Bird*US$12.99

B-AN-C Burger*US$12.99

Cubano*US$12.99

Stacked Portobello Sandwich*US$11.99

Pulled Pork Sliders*US$12.99

Chopped Brisket Sandwich*US$14.99

Overall ratings and reviews

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