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Fords Black & Blue, Groton, CT

Fords Black & Blue

4.6
4.6
171 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The New England coast is known for exceptional dining experiences and Ford’s Black & Blue offers just that. A hidden gem, located in historic Noank, Connecticut, offering exquisite steak and seafood utilizing locally-sourced produce and fresh ingredients. A casual fine dining restaurant and bar superbly staffed with great chefs and friendly servers, this Noank staple is well-worth many visits.

Please make all modifications or cancellations at least 6 hours before your reservation time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 980-3030
  • Website
    https://fordsblackandblue.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Kerrie at Info@fordsblackandblue.com for more information

Menu

Soup

  • New England Chowder (Creamy)

    • Noank Clam Chowder (Clear)

      • Lobster Bisque

        Salad

        Add chicken, salmon, lobster, steak

        • House Salad

          Spring greens, sliced radish, cucumber, Feta and almonds. Served with shallot vinaigrette

          • Classic Caesar

            Crisp romaine hearts, croutons, asiago and creamy Caesar

            • Wedge

              Iceberg with red onion, cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon and blue cheese

              Starters

              • FlatbreadUSD 14.00

                Steak, blue cheese, arugula, red onion & roasted red peppers or Tomato, bacon, provolone & greens. Finished with asiago & balsamic reduction

                • Shrimp Cocktail

                  Jumbo U8 shrimp served with lemon and cocktail sauce

                  • MKT

                • Garlic Butter ShrimpUSD 14.00

                  1/2 lb of shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, shallots and tomatoes in a light lemon white wine sauce

                  • Clams CasinoUSD 15.00

                    Littlenecks topped with butter, garlic and bacon

                    • Coconut Curry MusselsUSD 14.00

                      Lemongrass, ginger, curry and coconut milk

                      • Tomato & Goat Cheese BruschettaUSD 12.00

                        Sweet roasted tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil & goat cheese

                        • Crispy Buffalo CauliflowerUSD 12.00

                          With Blue cheese

                          • Calamari FrittiUSD 13.00

                            Fried calamari with assorted hot cherry peppers and scallions. Served with house made marinara

                            Entrées

                            All steaks are served with crispy garlic butter & herb fingerling potatoes and your choice of seasonal sauce and fresh vegetable. Surf & Turf Add Ons: +1/4 lb Fresh Lobster, +U8 Shrimp, +Block Island Scallops

                            • Ribeye (18 oz)

                              • MKT

                            • Filet Mignon (10 oz)

                              • MKT

                            • New York Sirloin (12 oz)

                              • MKT

                            • Lamb ChopsUSD 30.00

                              Tender chops grilled and served with mint chimichurri. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh vegetable

                              • Chicken FrancaiseUSD 24.00

                                Pan seared chicken breast in a lemon cream sauce, lemon roasted fingerling potatoes and vegetable

                                • Baked SalmonUSD 30.00

                                  Seared with creamy lime sauce. Served with basmati rice and vegetable

                                  • Seared ScallopsUSD 36.00

                                    Fresh Block Island Sound scallops topped with romanesco sauce and drizzled with citrus pesto. Served with couscous and vegetable

                                    • Lobster & Ricotta PastaUSD 34.00

                                      Fresh picked lobster meat, arugula, ricotta and tomato with fresh fettuccini

                                      • Baked CodUSD 29.00

                                        Topped with lemon, herbs & Panko. Served with basmati rice and braised vegetables

                                        • Lemon Garlic ShrimpUSD 28.00

                                          Sauteed shrimp with tomatoes & arugula in light lemon, white wine sauce over fresh fettuccini with asiago

                                          • Lobster RisottoUSD 36.00

                                            Fresh lobster, shiitake & oyster mushrooms with roasted grape tomatoes & arugula

                                            • Penne a la VodkaUSD 28.00

                                              Chicken, andouille sausage, and arugula in tomato vodka cream sauce sprinkled with asiago cheese

                                              Featured Items

                                              • Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 15.00

                                                Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & spicy house aioli

                                                • Lobster Roll

                                                  1/4LB Fresh picked lobster served hot with butter

                                                  • Mkt

                                                • Bisque Bomb

                                                  1/2LB Fresh picked lobster served in a bread bowl & topped with lobster bisque

                                                  • MKT

                                                • Portobello BurgerUSD 15.00

                                                  Basil pesto & acadian greens tossed with balsamic reduction topped with Feta cheese

                                                  • CheeseburgerUSD 15.00

                                                    Lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and smoky bacon

                                                    • Fried Fish SandwichUSD 22.00

                                                      Fresh cod with tartar on a brioche roll

                                                      • Fish & ChipsUSD 24.00

                                                        Fresh fried cod with tartar

                                                        • Grilled Steak WrapUSD 22.00

                                                          Grilled flat iron steak with peppers, onions & provolone with teriyaki glaze

                                                          • Salmon BLTUSD 26.00

                                                            Grilled salmon, bacon, lettuce & tomato on grilled ciabatta with house made spicy aioli

                                                            • Lobster Avocado Grilled Cheese

                                                              A Ford's favorite!

                                                              • MKT

                                                            Last updated: 4 June 2022

                                                            What 171 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                            4.6
                                                            4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Connecticut

                                                              Steak

                                                            • New London

                                                              Best Overall

                                                            • New London

                                                              Best Food

                                                            • New London

                                                              Best Service

                                                            • New London

                                                              Best Value

                                                            • New London

                                                              Good for groups

                                                            • New London

                                                              Healthy

                                                            • New London

                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                            • New London

                                                              Good for special occasions

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Fords Black & Blue is a delightful dining destination with "fantastic food" and "great service." Diners rave about the Lobster Bomb and bisque, highlighting the fresh seafood and creative dishes. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting. Some guests noted noise levels and occasional service delays.

                                                            171 Reviews

                                                            1. Jerome

                                                              New York City

                                                              224 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              224 reviews

                                                              Dined on 26 November 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Missy is a wonderful server. We started with Spinach and The Wedge salads with a side of shrimp. Entrees were Cheeseburger and rack of Lamb Chops. All the food was AMAZING. Some Tito's and Grey sail Beer made for a FANTASTIC evening. Thank you. we will be back!

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                                                            2. Gelea

                                                              Philadelphia

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Entering the restaurant, there was no one at the front for the first 5 minutes and when she finally arrived, she didn't say hello, welcome, or ask about a reservation. She just gave a dry, unwelcoming "can i help you?" which was very off putting. Thank goodness once we were seated, our server was a lot more upbeat and smiling. Service and food was excellent once we sat down!

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                                                            3. Kate

                                                              Montana

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The food was absolutely spectacular! The service was great as well, excellent meal!

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                                                            4. TRUMAN

                                                              New York City

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              4 reviews

                                                              Dined on 14 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Everything about black and blue was really top notch except: they have a. Policy of not providing separate checks. That is our ne complaint.

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                                                            5. Christina

                                                              New York City

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 9 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Everything we ordered was amazing. The bisque bomb was to die for.

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                                                            6. Lizanne

                                                              New York City

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 29 September 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              As always, the food was delicious. If you’re looking for lobster, look no further. Hot or cold lobster rolls. The incomparable lobster bombe was a full half pound of lobster. When our server thought it looked like there wasn’t enough bisque on top, she returned with more. My favorite lobster risotto was perfect.

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                                                            7. John

                                                              West Palm Beach

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on 16 September 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              The lobster risotto was outstanding. It certainly rated 5 stars. Rack of Lamb was also rated as 5 stars, One soap, New England clam chowder was returned, the clams in it were too tough to chew. The other two entrees were rated at 4 stars. The black cherry mojito was a must. Wines were at expected value. We had no deserts. The waitress was not attentive enough and had to be called over twice. The atmosphere is not up to the menu prices.

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                                                            8. Juanita

                                                              Denver

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined on 13 September 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Fabulous little out of the way place. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was amazing.

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                                                            9. Ginny

                                                              New York City

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              We have been coming here for a few years now and love it however the menu needs some updating. Possibly more pasta offerings. It goes from either sandwiches to high end entrees.

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                                                            10. Lloyd

                                                              Greater Boston

                                                              55 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              55 reviews

                                                              Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              I had the bouillabaisse. Overall it was pretty good. But, the cod fish in it was bad. Taste / smelled like ammonia. Sign of fish going bad. Really off putting.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Fords Black & Blue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 980-3030.

                                                            Fords Black & Blue is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 pm

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Fords Black & Blue

                                                            65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5619

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Area
                                                              Mystic
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                            • Price
                                                              $31 to $50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Steak, Seafood, American
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Private Parking
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Additional
                                                              Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://fordsblackandblue.com/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (860) 980-3030
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              Please contact Kerrie at Info@fordsblackandblue.com for more information
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