Bailey's Backyard

4.7

1124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.baileysbackyard.com/
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.

Location
23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve Dinner
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
3 Course Special Prefix Dinner Menu ONLY available 4pm - 8pm. Childrens menu will also be available ($45/Child)
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***
New Years Eve Dinner
$45.00 - $135.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
3 Course Special Prefix Dinner $135. Menu ONLY available 5pm - 9:30pm. Childrens menu will also be available ($45/Child)

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 1,124 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

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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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Dan
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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Martha
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Emily
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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Jonathan
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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AmyG
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Debra
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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Robert
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Bill
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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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Lori
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.baileysbackyard.com/
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.

Bailey's Backyard

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Christmas Eve Dinner

Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu

New Years Eve Dinner

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

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