Bailey's Backyard

4.5

1150 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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
USD 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 SoupUSD 16.00
pumpkin seed granola/cinnaman crema/pumpkin oil
Mushroom MousseUSD 19.00
sourdough/stewart watson farm mushrooms a la grecque/vincotto
Burrata e SchiacciataUSD 19.00
sweet potatoes/pecans/pomegranate/maple-balsamic glaze
"Kung Pao" Brussel SproutsUSD 15.00
roasted peanuts/sesame seeds & green onion

Salads

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

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

Sandwiches

all served with house cut fries or mixed green salad

Crispy Buttermilk ChickenUSD 19.00
melted cheddar/house pickles/sriracha aioli/brioche
Crispy Tofu Banh MiUSD 18.00
pickled vegetables/vegan sesame-soy "aioli" /cilantro/baguette
Philly CheesesteakUSD 22.00
caramelized onions/peppers/hot peppers/provolone/garlic bread
Blackened Salmon WrapUSD 21.00
baby tomato jam/local bibb/pico/bacon/chil mayo/avocado
Maryland Crabcake BLTUSD 21.00
bacon/tomato/greens/lemon caper aioli/brioche bun
Plum & Manchego PaniniUSD 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 BurgerUSD 20.00
grass-fed beef/special sauce/lettuce/tomato/pickle/brioche bun
50-50 BurgerUSD 22.00
50% beef & 50% bacon patty/lettuce/tomato/onion/pickle/brioche bun

Cocktails

Autumn SpritzUSD 16.00
aperol/chambord/apple cider/prosecco
Rye GuyUSD 15.00
redemption rye/lemon/apple cider/maple
Apple Cider MimosaUSD 12.00
prosecco/apple cider
Downeast CiderUSD 9.00
pumpkin spice
Mark TwainUSD 16.00
cinnamon/maple/vanilla bourbon/walnut bitters
Bloody MaryUSD 13.00
housemade bloody/mary mix/peppercorn/infused vodka

What 1,150 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.

1,150 Reviews

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Susan
Tahoe19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We both had excellent meals, the squash bowl and the black truffle hamburger. Our server was very helpful and pleasant.
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Tami
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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 6 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 7 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 2 March 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 2 March 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 1 March 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 28 February 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 27 February 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 16 February 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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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 1150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 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 booking

Additional information

Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu

Cobb Salad

"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Starters

Butternut Squash SoupUSD 16.00

Mushroom MousseUSD 19.00

Burrata e SchiacciataUSD 19.00

"Kung Pao" Brussel SproutsUSD 15.00

Salads

Artisan Green SaladUSD 17.00

Spinach & Apple SaladUSD 18.00

Cobb SaladUSD 21.00

Rice Cracker Crusted Ahi Tuna BowlUSD 27.00

Squash BowlUSD 19.00

Sandwiches

Crispy Buttermilk ChickenUSD 19.00

Crispy Tofu Banh MiUSD 18.00

Philly CheesesteakUSD 22.00

Blackened Salmon WrapUSD 21.00

Maryland Crabcake BLTUSD 21.00

Plum & Manchego PaniniUSD 20.00

House Blend of Prime Pasture Raised Grass Fed Beef

Classic BurgerUSD 20.00

50-50 BurgerUSD 22.00

Cocktails

Autumn SpritzUSD 16.00

Rye GuyUSD 15.00

Apple Cider MimosaUSD 12.00

Downeast CiderUSD 9.00

Mark TwainUSD 16.00

Bloody MaryUSD 13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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