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Bailey's Backyard, Ridgefield, CT

Bailey's Backyard

4.7
4.7
1124 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Bailey's offers an innovated American Farm to Table menu in a polished casual atmosphere. When you're in the mood to relax in a casual and comfortable atmosphere and enjoy great cuisine, be sure to check out Bailey's Backyard. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Bailey's Backyard has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.
Bailey's is a true, American Farm-To-Table Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ridgefield CT. Just minutes from the Ridgefield Playhouse.

PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. Please be advised that reserving an outdoor table is weather permitting and the restaurant may or may not be able to move your reservation indoors. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL SEATING INVENTORY IS OFFERED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 431-0796
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Forrest Pasternack
  • Catering
    Bailey's Backyard is caters all events from private chef in home events to weddings and backyard functions. Please call Sal at 203-948-6419 or email sal@baileysbackyard.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bailey's is a full service Catering Company. We provide food and staffing for weddings and all size events. We also offer a private dining room for up to 28 people. Please call Sal at 203-948-6419 or email sal@baileysbackyard.com.
  • Area
    Ridgefield
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Municipal parking adjacent to building and parking in lot across the street.<br />Located minutes away from the Ridgefield Playhouse and The Prospector Movie Theater.
  • Public transit
    Branchville Train Station is a 25 minute ride away
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    3 Course Special Prefix Dinner Menu ONLY available 4pm - 8pm. Childrens menu will also be available ($45/Child)
    Christmas Eve Dinner photo
  • Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu

    US$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us this and every Wednesday for our Four Course Tasting Menu. Guest will have a choice of three options per course. ***Tasting Menu Not Offered on Holidays***
    Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu photo
  • New Years Eve Dinner

    US$45.00 - US$135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    3 Course Special Prefix Dinner $135. Menu ONLY available 5pm - 9:30pm. Childrens menu will also be available ($45/Child)
    New Years Eve Dinner photo

What 1,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Fairfield

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bailey's Backyard delights with "amazing staff, spectacular food" and an inventive, farm-to-table menu. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "informal yet hip" ambience. Highlights include the creative tasting menu and delicious cocktails. While dishes are flavorful, some find portions small. Overall, a "highly recommended" Ridgefield gem.

1,124 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice atmosphere and staff was good. Menu is very limited. We had the king pao brussels sprouts as an appetizer and that was good. My wife had the sea bass, which was done well with good flavor. I had the pork chop and was disappointed in that. It was bland, came with boiled fingerling potatoes which were just dropped on the plate with no seasoning. The pork chop had no flavor or spice either and came with a cold plumb jelly which didn't really fit. As the second most expensive thing ($42) on their menu, I expected way more out of it. Generally everything there is over priced for what you get and with a limited menu, not worth going back to in our opinion.

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  2. Dan

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mushroom mousse was very over-salted, my steak was good but very small for the money. My child’s chicken tenders and fries were so over-salted that she couldn’t eat most of it - that was a first, since she loves chicken tenders. Why go so heavy on the salt? Also our desserts were disappointing as the flavors were clashing and not really that well executed.

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  3. Martha

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be the best restaurant in Ridgefield! Even when they are busy, service and food are top-notch. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fabulous food!

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  4. Emily

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and creative menu. Will definitely be coming back.

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  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Maybe space the tables out a bit?

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  6. AmyG

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time here and it did not disappoint. The food was creative, beautifully presented, and delicious. The service was also very welcoming and friendly. I would recommend Bailey’s Backyard to everyone.

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  7. Debra

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very intimate and friendly. Chef is great. Very diverse menu.

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  8. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding!! From staff to food and drinks, we were beyond pleased. An unexpected find and we will be back to try more things on the enticing menu.

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  9. Bill

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service makes you feel welcome. And then the food makes you glad you’re there.

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  10. Lori

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have tickets to a show at Ridgefield Playhouse on our tickets, It said Bailey’s sponsored that night & gave you a little percentage off. If you showed your ticket, so we checked out the menu ahead of time and decided it looks like a cool spot to go. It exceeded our expectations. Our wait staff was absolutely amazing. From the minute. We walked in and was greeted , then seated, all the way to when we left. Amazing selections farm to table. Our meals were the gnocchi and sea bass. Both tremendous! The butternut squash soup was sensational, and we ended going with the carrot cake which was marvelous. We will def be back. Great date night!

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FAQs

Bailey's Backyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 431-0796.

Bailey's Backyard is rated 4.7 stars by 1124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bailey's Backyard

23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Ridgefield
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Municipal parking adjacent to building and parking in lot across the street.<br />Located minutes away from the Ridgefield Playhouse and The Prospector Movie Theater.
  • Public transit
    Branchville Train Station is a 25 minute ride away
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Forrest Pasternack
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (203) 431-0796
  • Catering
    Bailey's Backyard is caters all events from private chef in home events to weddings and backyard functions. Please call Sal at 203-948-6419 or email sal@baileysbackyard.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Bailey's is a full service Catering Company. We provide food and staffing for weddings and all size events. We also offer a private dining room for up to 28 people. Please call Sal at 203-948-6419 or email sal@baileysbackyard.com.
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