Bailey's Backyard

4.5

1149 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

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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Location
23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone number
(203) 431-0796
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Forrest Pasternack
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu
$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***

Popular dishes

Butternut Squash Soup$16.00
pumpkin seed granola/cinnaman crema/pumpkin oil
Mushroom Mousse$19.00
sourdough/stewart watson farm mushrooms a la grecque/vincotto
Burrata e Schiacciata$19.00
sweet potatoes/pecans/pomegranate/maple-balsamic glaze
"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts$15.00
roasted peanuts/sesame seeds & green onion

Salads

add: grilled or crispy chicken +$8 | shrimp +$12 | salmon +$16

Artisan Green Salad$17.00
hummus/tomato/peas/almonds/cucumber/mint/sherry vin
Spinach & Apple Salad$18.00
bruleed gorgonzola/radish/lemon vinaigrette/parsnip ribbons
Cobb Salad$21.00
blue cheese/bacon/egg/avocado/baby tomato/croutons/dill-ranch dressing
Rice Cracker Crusted Ahi Tuna Bowl$27.00
ginger/avocado/sesame/soy/vegatable/chili aioli
Squash Bowl$19.00
quinoa/cranberry/greens/toasted pepitas/beans/ginger/maple-balsamic

Sandwiches

all served with house cut fries or mixed green salad

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken$19.00
melted cheddar/house pickles/sriracha aioli/brioche
Crispy Tofu Banh Mi$18.00
pickled vegetables/vegan sesame-soy "aioli" /cilantro/baguette
Philly Cheesesteak$22.00
caramelized onions/peppers/hot peppers/provolone/garlic bread
Blackened Salmon Wrap$21.00
baby tomato jam/local bibb/pico/bacon/chil mayo/avocado
Maryland Crabcake BLT$21.00
bacon/tomato/greens/lemon caper aioli/brioche bun
Plum & Manchego Panini$20.00
arugula/vincotto/basil/spicy honey/ciabatta

House Blend of Prime Pasture Raised Grass Fed Beef

add: sliced avocado +$5 | bacon +$4 | caramelized onions +$2 | cheese +$2 | fried egg +$3

Classic Burger$20.00
grass-fed beef/special sauce/lettuce/tomato/pickle/brioche bun
50-50 Burger$22.00
50% beef & 50% bacon patty/lettuce/tomato/onion/pickle/brioche bun

Cocktails

Autumn Spritz$16.00
aperol/chambord/apple cider/prosecco
Rye Guy$15.00
redemption rye/lemon/apple cider/maple
Apple Cider Mimosa$12.00
prosecco/apple cider
Downeast Cider$9.00
pumpkin spice
Mark Twain$16.00
cinnamon/maple/vanilla bourbon/walnut bitters
Bloody Mary$13.00
housemade bloody/mary mix/peppercorn/infused vodka

What 1,149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bailey's Backyard delights with "amazing food" and "spectacular service." Known for its fresh, farm-to-table cuisine and attentive staff, this cozy Ridgefield gem delivers a memorable dining experience. Seasonal menus ensure inventive dishes, and the ambiance is warm and welcoming. Highly recommended for an exceptional meal with family and friends.

1,149 Reviews

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Tami
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. We love TJ! He’s the best!!!!!!
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Tom
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, nice ambiance, great service. Definitely on my short list going forward.
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Lisa VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A tight space but consistently excellent food. Great for a special occasion.
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Bill
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A fun place with excellent food and super service! What could be better!
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Edmund
Connecticut17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Bailey's is very good. However, the service is OUTSTANDING! Right from the hostess at the front door who accommodated my elderly husband then our server TJ who was warm and friendly also accommodated us. The fellow who served our food and cleared the table had a friendly attitude and smile. From start to finish a great experience.
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Barb
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A friend recommended Bailey's as my guest is a vegetarian. The brunch menu was varied. I had the apple & gruyere sandwich with a side salad and my friend had the avocado toast. The food was really outstanding flavor-wise, although a tad salty. What my sandwich lacked in quantity (the cheese was rathy skimpy) was made up for in quality. Absolutely delicious. The side salad was extra fresh -- I don't know how they dud it, but the tiny tomatoes tasted like it was July instead of March. The dressing was very good, although the salad was a little over dressed. Do not miss the complimentary cornbread!! I couldn't finish my sandwich but was able to finish that. Service was professional, attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back and will have the fish & chips or the French toast, which were coming out of the kitchen at quite a clip.. 2 hour municipal parking is adjacent. A great gem in Ridgefield.
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rob
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent, though choices were extremely limited
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Rosita VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch fish and chips, sauces and mushy peas also delicious. Highly recommend.
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Dorothy
Key West4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food and ambience! A very enjoyable dining establishment.
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k
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
cozy intimate eatery - diverse vibrant menu - excellent, tasty and fulfilling meal
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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 4.5 stars by 1149 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Additional information

Phone number
(203) 431-0796
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Forrest Pasternack
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Bailey's Backyard

Make a reservation

Additional information

Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu

Cobb Salad

"Kung Pao" Brussels Sprouts

"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts

Starters

Butternut Squash Soup$16.00

Mushroom Mousse$19.00

Burrata e Schiacciata$19.00

"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Salads

Artisan Green Salad$17.00

Spinach & Apple Salad$18.00

Cobb Salad$21.00

Rice Cracker Crusted Ahi Tuna Bowl$27.00

Squash Bowl$19.00

Sandwiches

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken$19.00

Crispy Tofu Banh Mi$18.00

Philly Cheesesteak$22.00

Blackened Salmon Wrap$21.00

Maryland Crabcake BLT$21.00

Plum & Manchego Panini$20.00

House Blend of Prime Pasture Raised Grass Fed Beef

Classic Burger$20.00

50-50 Burger$22.00

Cocktails

Autumn Spritz$16.00

Rye Guy$15.00

Apple Cider Mimosa$12.00

Downeast Cider$9.00

Mark Twain$16.00

Bloody Mary$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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