Bailey's Backyard

Name: Bailey's Backyard
Address: 23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT, United States, 06877
Telephone: (203) 431-0796
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1168)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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***

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Popular dishes

Artisan Green Salad$17.00
hummus/tomato/peas/pistachio/cucumber/mint/sherry vin
Baked Feta & Local Honey$18.00
fennel/pickled sultanas/apricot/basil/grilled art bread
Tuna Poke Bowl$27.00
rice/pickled ginger/avocado/sesame & soy/shaved veggies/chili mayo
Cobb Salad$21.00
blue cheese/bacon/egg/avocado/baby tomato/croutons/dill-ranch dressing
Squash Bowl$19.00
quinoa/cranberry/greens/toasted pepitas/beans/ginger/maple-balsamic
Almond Crusted Beet Salad$18.00
radish/carrot/parsnip/frisee/citrus vin/camemebert

Main

all served with house cut fries or mixed green salad

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken$19.00
melted cheddar/house pickles/sriracha mayo/brioche
Carrot-Falafel Pita$20.00
hummus/grilled red onions/tahini dressing/avocado/cucumber
Philly Cheesesteak$22.00
caramelized onions & peppers/hot peppers/provolone/garlic bread
Blackened Salmon Wrap$21.00
baby tomato salad/local bibb lettuce/bacon/chili aioli/avocado
Roasted Apple & Gruyere Ciabatta Sandwich$20.00
baby arugula/vincotto/basil/spicy honey
Fish & Chips$23.00
lemon-caper tartar sauce/salt & vinegar fries/English mushy peas/slaw

Pasture Raised Grass Fed Beef Burgers

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
Black Truffle Burger$22.00
black truffle pesto/lettuce/tomato/pickle/brioche bun

Cocktails

Ballard$17.00
cucumber gin/lemon/St. Germaine
Cranberry Mimosa$13.00
prosecco/cranberry
Downeast Cider$9.00
seasonal cider
Mark Twain$16.00
cinnamon/maple vanilla bourbon walnut bitters
Bloody Mary$13.00
housemade bloody mary mix/peppercorn infused vodka

What 1,168 people are saying

Bailey's Backyard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bailey's Backyard offers a charming dining experience with a "fresh creative menu" and "attentive staff." Guests rave about its "excellent food," highlighted by the complimentary cornbread and refreshing Ridgefield Mule cocktail. Perfect for a "cozy date night" or "brunch with family," Bailey's delivers a "very enjoyable dining establishment."

1,168 Reviews

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Susan VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service wonderful. As usual
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Cathryn
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely spot!!! My husband & I had a lovely dinner, before catching a show at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Amazing and unique food options, with incredible service from all of the staff.
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Leslie
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place for lunch. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was tasty with interesting combinations and choices.
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Nancy VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant! We sat outside which was much quieter than inside due to a large party - but everything we ate and drank was just amazing. Cannot recommend enough. And our service was incredible - everyone we interacted with us was just lovely and bent over backwards to ensure a good experience. Wish we lived closer, we’d be back frequently!
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Mike VIP
Connecticut8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice brunch for us. Best fish and chips in a long while. Good service as well
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BarbaraM
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had tickets to a show nearby and wanted to have dinner first. This quaint place was perfect. I was impressed with the menu and their listings of the chefs and the array of dishes offered. Everything was sumptuous and delicious. Our server, Kasey, was especially helpful and attentive to our needs. While the price point was high, it was an extraordinary experience.
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Joe VIP
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Place is in desperate need of upgrading the dining room. Very tired, almost feels dirty although it is not.
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Britt
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Farm fresh food- the harvest bowl was delicious - adorable cute restaurant
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Amanda
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I think for a date night, great spot. It’s small and the food is lovely. I think for a larger party, however, I would not recommend. It’s very expensive and well some portions are larger than others I think depending on the seasonal menu can be difficult for some customers. Kids meals are $15 and it was a very small portion. The food was tasty. It was a very nice experience. Just $$$
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Robin
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was absolutely delicious. The Ridgefield Mule cocktail is refreshing!
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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 1168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Wednesday Night Four Course Tasting Menu

Cobb Salad

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts

Starters

Carrot Soup$14.00

Stuffed Eggplant$17.00

"Kung Pao" Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Salads

Artisan Green Salad$17.00

Baked Feta & Local Honey$18.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$27.00

Cobb Salad$21.00

Squash Bowl$19.00

Almond Crusted Beet Salad$18.00

Main

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken$19.00

Carrot-Falafel Pita$20.00

Philly Cheesesteak$22.00

Blackened Salmon Wrap$21.00

Roasted Apple & Gruyere Ciabatta Sandwich$20.00

Fish & Chips$23.00

Pasture Raised Grass Fed Beef Burgers

Classic Burger$20.00

Black Truffle Burger$22.00

Cocktails

Ballard$17.00

Cranberry Mimosa$13.00

Downeast Cider$9.00

Mark Twain$16.00

Bloody Mary$13.00

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