Backstage

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Address:
84 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790

Neighborhood:
Torrington

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Backstage Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.BackstageEatDrinkLive.com
Email: managers@BackstageEatDrinkLive.com
Phone: (860) 489-8900
Hours of Operation: Lunch/Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Keith Richard Bisciotti
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Upstairs Loge accommodates up to 40 guests for private events, social gatherings, bridal rehearsals, and business meetings. Full presentation audio-video technology is offered at no charge.
Private Party Contact: Margaret Madden (860) 489-8900
Entertainment: Our sister company, Premier Concerts, Connecticut's largest independent concert promoter, presents Backstage Live! performances on an ever-growing schedule. Backstage Live! events are presented in the Warner's intimate Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, with access directly from our main dining room.

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Cross Street: City Hall Avenue
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking lot directly behind the restaurant, as well as ample on-street parking.

A word from Backstage

Backstage, located next to the Warner Theatre in downtown Torrington, serves casual American food from its full "all-day" menu, prepared fresh from scratch. Service begins daily at 11:30am, and the kitchen stays open late on performance evenings for after-theatre dining. Select from crisp… salads and hot soups, creative Small Plates, Perfect Burgers of hand formed Angus patties on house-baked rolls, popular sandwiches, and Big Plate comfort favorites. House-made desserts are a specialty. The antique mahogany bar soars 14 feet above the trendy zinc counter, and presides over northwest Connecticut's largest offering of craft-brewed beers. 24 brands are available on tap, with the bottle selection at more than 70. The well-rounded wine list is popularly priced, with several wines offered by the glass. Customer service is a passion at Backstage. Servers and bartenders serve up our unique "Awesome Customer Service," and management is visibly present during all meals.Continued

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"The Backstage is conveniently located in downton Torrington and is connected to the Warner Theater. The bar scene is nice but the food is average. Ive only been there two times, each time my main destination was the theater."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"A friend and I were immediately greeted and seated in a section near the window with a few tables. It's a quieter area-definitely quieter than the bar. The waitress was extremely friendly and got our drinks, wine and a white chocolate raspberry martini (absolutely delicious despite the fact that they ran out of the truffles that they give you with it (which I've had before and are luscious! The waitress offered ame a different martini when I asked where the truffle was but I declined!). We got 2 apps- a flatbread (yummy) and the pan seared mozzarella (amazing!) & split an entree of a pork sandwich & sweet potato fries (with a sweet and tasty dip) which they would put on separate plates. Prices are very reasonable. Love this place!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We went to Backstage for the first time in a party of six. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and great atmosphere. We have already recommended it to friends and family and will definitely be back."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We arrived late due to traffic, with a curtain to make. I've never had a place go so all-out to make sure we not only made our curtain, but had plenty of time to enjoy our meal as well. After the concert, we stopped back for another beer and the joint was jumping', with lively music and a great crowd. This is definitely a place to visit again any time I'm near Torrington!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Overall our experience was good. We arrived a few minutes early with 2 extra people and they took us right to a table. Our order was placed in a timely manner and we even explained to the waiter that we were going to the 8:00pm show next door. He said it wouldn't be a problem, we had plenty of time. Unfortunately, the food took forever to arrive! We ordered at 7:00 but the food didn't arrive until 7:45. That gave us 15 minutes to literally inhale our dinner. It wasn't the waiters fault, he was very apologetic about the backup in the kitchen. He even brought the manager over. Next time we will be sure to reserve even earlier."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"They were informed via the reservation and we mentioned it more than once...They did not say or do anything special for the birthday occasion"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Our server -- Todd, was excellent, helping us navigate the extensive beer list and menu. Friendly atmosphere. Attentive staff. Terrific beer. Food came fast but we never felt rushed. We shared many items (so much to try!) -- they double-plated for us without being asked. The menu would please foodies and traditional bar clientele, alike. Everything was fresh and delicious, from a complex burger with brie and apple butter, right down to a simply perfect cup of coffee. Customers from 21-65; everyone seemed happy.We had a booth; it wasn't quiet (it's a bar), but we had no problem enjoying private conversation. Good vibe. Plan to return with or without a show to attend! Very reasonable, too."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We went to Backstage as it is next door to the Warner Theater so you can park, eat and walk to the show. We only had a sandwich, but we really liked the menu and would come back. We weren't happy with our vodka gimlets ( too much lime ...) and as very busy as it was our waitress fixed them."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Came for dinner before show and the restaurant was very busy - there were no open tables. We were greeted promptly and brought to a nice booth. Our host was very pleasant as was our server. They both reviewed the menu items as well as drink specials. Apps were awesome as was our meal. We didn't have room for dessert but got it anyway. It was a very enjoyable experience. We came in after the show for drinks. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Our group wanted to give a fun send off to a colleague. We could not all come at the same time, so some folks came as time allowed. Our host was very accomodating in seating us and keeping this very flexible party going. We all had a great time and will come back in the future."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Outstanding selection of microbrews on tap, 25 or more - great burgers, spicy calamari were excellent -"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Very good experience at The Backstage. The food and service was excellent"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Backstage is a great place to go for great food and drinks. They are very conscious of bringing in locally grown/produced foods as well."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We frequent this fantastic beer bar for the selection of 40 taps and the great food. On this visit we had several guests who may not have ordered their tuna steak burgers correctly to receive the level of cooking they desired. All it took was a slightly disappointed look on their faces and the server was offering to have them redone. He ran off to the kitchen to order replacement sandwiches "Seared" and was back in less than 10 minutes with beautiful tuna steak burgers. Shortly after that another restaurant representative (perhaps the manager) checked with them to be sure they were happy. The level of service was above and beyond what was required and it was very much appreciated."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"Our recent dinner at Backstage was exactly what we were hoping for -- very good food, and a very extensive selection of terrific beers (on tap and in bottles), with friendly service in a casual atmosphere. We are always pleasantly surprised at how consistently good the food is here -- in fact, we don't think there's a better place to dine in downtown Torrington. The menu is far more interesting than one might expect to find at a place that gives off a local pub vibe on first impression, and the food is fresh and delicious. The location is perfect for anyone attending a show at the Warner Theater next door -- but this place is worth a visit at any time. We've been here for lunch, brunch, and dinner, and we always come away fully satisfied."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"I've been to Backstage before and I haven't been disappointed yet. They have an extensive beer menu in addition to a season beer menu. Their food is always fresh and well presented. I would come back again and again and recommend it to friends."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"There is great diversity and consistency of quality with the food at backstage. They have solid offerings of pub fare with the addition of some more nuanced and international cuisine. The pumpkin ravioli was as excellent as the burger, corn beef Ruben, and salads. My chidren love the dumpling appetiser served in little steamer baskets and the french fries served in mini fryer baskets. The beer and cocktail. hoices are always good and the wine list is decent."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"We enjoy this restaurant because the service is unfailingly gracious and accommodating, and the food is good."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Since the Warner Theater is right next door, it is a great place to eat before a show. I had hangar steak that was delicious and another person in our party had the diver scallops and raved about them. The Smores pie was a generous serving so we could all share."
Dined on 11/30/2013
"Pros: nice decor, attentive staff, great selection of food and drinks Cons: it took a while for our meals to come out, but we did have 8 people in our group, seemed a bit pricey for the food Overall, a great addition to town. I'm happy to have a good dining option that isn't a chain when I'm visiting my parents."
Dined on 11/29/2013
"We were greeted and seated very quickly and the food was delicious, however we had tickets to see a show and our waitress had us wait 30 minutes before even taking our order. By the time our food came out we had approximately 7 minutes to eat our food. Because we were rushed I feel we didn't get to truly enjoy our meal."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"The food here again was excellent. My sister and I shared a fried mozzarella appetizer which was very light and delicate and delish! My sister had the BBQ pork sandwich, which she loved. I had the meat loaf. I had a craving for comfort food and this meat loaf was tremendous. The meat loaf had a beautiful crunchy edge with their home made catsup. OH YUM. Now, all that said, our waitress was very frazzled and had a hard time getting back to us when we had to leave. I would still go back here, but don't have a time limit. if you are going to a show at the Warner, make an early reservation."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"Greta food, excellent service, and right next to the Warner theater- can't beat it"
Dined on 11/9/2013
"We've been to Backstage about a dozen times and have always gone away happy. It's great for a before the show meal or an after the show coffee and. Burger platters are always great and last night, before going to the Warner for Fiddler On The Roof, I had the best steak ever. LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR VISIT."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"been here more than once and it's usually a good spot for a burger. this last time had a burger and it was a little overdone. i like my burgers well done but not black. staff was friendly and service was good."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"Our server was fantastic and upbeat the whole time. The food was decent but a couple dishes were missing salt. Overall a great time as always! Best part was the live band which my 2 year old son danced with for a few songs"
Dined on 11/2/2013
"Great food great music great service great atmosphere !!!! Love Backstage !!!!"
Dined on 11/1/2013
"The food was excellent. I asked the waitress what she would recommend. She said that she had eaten there the previous night with her family and recommended the filet medallions. She also went on to say that the menu was what they had served the previous week for a food competition in Connecticut. Two of our party had the filet and the other person had the Chilean Sea Bass. Everything was excellent. I have never been disappointed in the food at Backstage. We normally eat lunch there and their vegetarian wraps are very tasty. The service was excellent. Even when they are real busy - the service is always good."
Dined on 10/22/2013
"My first dining experience was excellent. The lobster appetizer was very tasty. My 3 courses were very delicious, I have already recommended to two friends. Will definitely be back to try the other delicacies on the menu."
Dined on 10/17/2013
"We made reservations to make sure we would be seated in plenty of time to eat and see a show at the theater next door. We were put upstairs and it was nice up there. But we were forgotten. Others upstairs - who came after us - dined and left before we dined. We only ordered burgers - something quick, but waited for well over an hour to be served. Our waitress was nice, friendly and tried to keep up satisfied. It wasn't her fault that the kitchen was so slow. The food was great, but we basically had to inhale it to make it to the show on time. Disappointed."
Dined on 10/6/2013
"Awesome food and service just a few steps away from the Warner Theater. I was so impressed, that we will be driving back to Torrington just to go here for dinner even without going to the Warner Theater. Very impressed with the service and the food was really delicious! Great Filet Mignon, creamed spinach - everything was really great. There is a very impressive beer list - both on tap and bottled!"
Dined on 10/6/2013
"We found this restaurant on line and read many great things about it. We were pleasantly surprised as it lived up to all the hype! The service was super friendly and the food was great. The "foodie" food we tried were fantastic, but let me tell you, the burger was over the top!!! We will defiantly be back!"
Dined on 10/6/2013
"The Mahi Mahi special was delicious. My new favorite are the local fresh cheese & meat plate appetizers. Great variety and very fresh."
Dined on 10/5/2013
"Dined on Friday night with my wife and daughter and was pleasantly surprised. I was at the car show and decided to try Backstage and can't wait to go back. There was a nice crowd and I thought we would have to wait for a seat. The Host promptly greeted us and gave us a Table in the Red Room overlooking downtown ( at our request). He reviewed the menu and we had less than a minute wait before our server came over. She knew the menu well because my wife has allergies and I had some questions. Food was very good as was our dessert. We are planning to return very soon."
Dined on 9/15/2013
"The drink menu was very impressive and I am not one who care about alcohol. The food was excellent, the menu had variety, it was interesting and I enjoyed every bite. The service was poor I was constantly annoyed by my server and interrupted us several times. The service was not the worst part of our experience, the music was horrible and it rattled throughout the place. I would go there again just for the impressive menus but if the service and music were as bad as our first experience I would not give it another try."
Dined on 8/11/2013
"Had dinner there on a Monday night, it was nice and quiet where we were sitting which was what we wanted for a nice dinner without kids. Our server was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable of the food and beer and made some excellent suggestions. Food was incredible, we both had steaks but different cuts...the prime rib did melt in your mouth and the homemade steak sauces were excellent. To be honest, the steak prices were a bit high but you can order a less expensive cut. The menu overall was reasonable and had some great selections of burgers and wraps. We plan on going back for lunch to try them. The desserts were also great and the drinks, especially the beer mixes and martinis were awesome."
Dined on 8/27/2013
"Walking up to this place we dreaded it was going to be like a Ruby Tuesday's (we had made reservations based on the menu since we were coming from out of town). We both live in major cities and are picky, and worldly. I am definitely a foodie. The food was amazing. I had the scallop entree, he had the chicken entree, and lobster taco appetizer, split. Extensive beer selection (and you can get 4 beer flights for $8 which I prefer as I can never finish a pint!). Extensive bourbon list. You can get a milkshake or Abita root beer float. The next day, after wandering the town, we abandoned other places and walked into Back Stage for brunch as dinner was great. Frittata w lobster and a hint of truffle oil. Definitely recommend!!!"
Dined on 8/25/2013
"Absolutely everything was amazing from the food to the cocktails to the service. Lobster & sweet corn chowder was excellent. The proprietary drinks, as well as the beer & wine list, were fantastic. Small plates as appetizers or entrees with a salad or soup are sufficient for a meal. The filet was one of the best cuts I've ever had, cooked exactly as I ordered it. Our server, Nichole, was exceptional and not overbearing. Great for a meal before a show at the Warner or a special occasion/date night."
Dined on 8/24/2013
"We dined at the Backstage prior to a show at the Warner Theater in Torrington. We were seated in front with "street-view" of the weekly fair. The place was hopping with diners clearly enjoying themselves. The menu has really great selections from small plates to full or large portions, that are still reasonable in size. The food was excellent. We had no idea it would be so good and there are many great choices to go back to try--making it worth the drive from the greater Hartford area."
Dined on 8/23/2013
"Uncomfortably noisy but right next door to theater...very convenient. Burger was delicious...portabello sandwich was not that great. Service seemed a bit slow but it was busy right before show"
Dined on 8/23/2013

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