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Bar Bouchee, Madison, CT

Bar Bouchee

4.9 (631)
$30 and under
French
8 Scotland Ave, Madison, CT 06443-2531

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Welcome to Bar Bouchée!

Convivial, boisterous, social. Loving attention to detail recreates an authentic French bistro from the imported Parisian zinc bar to the tiled floors and brings it to the Connecticut shoreline. You’re instantly surrounded by an atmosphere of familiarity and good spirit. Enjoy comfortable outdoor patio dining Spring through Fall. And if you have time, we’re one block from the charming downtown village of Madison, CT.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Bliss
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Boston post road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 631 people are saying

Bar Bouchee 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Best Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Bouchee enchants with "authentic French bistro" charm and "exquisite cuisine." Guests praise the "superb" service and "delicious" food, highlighting dishes like escargot and cod vichyssoise. The "cozy atmosphere" and attentive staff, including the "delightful" Christine and creative Shane, enhance the "quintessential French Brasserie experience."
631 Reviews
  1. Richard S

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Being vegetarians, we were limited to one meal for dinner. It was good but nowhere near the deliciousness of the appetizers and desserts.

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  2. Maureen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were wonderful. It was our first time in the outdoor enclosure. There was a fan that was a little too cool overhead during our visit.

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  3. Melissa

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wine! Great bartender/server. Beautiful French ambience. Would highly recommend. Get reservations early!

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  4. Janice

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic French Bistro. We are a French family so know what true French cooking is all about. Limited menu choices but that's a positive. Wines range from affordable to pricey. Good selection. Staff is extremely helpful but doesn't hover. Recommend dining on the porch rather than the bar area. Escargot was simply delicious!

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  5. Pamela

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined there many times with family and friends. Our dinner last night was exceptional : the food, presentation, service was outstanding. We had a lovely evening.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the perfect place. We love sitting at the bar. The ever changing menu makes the experience.

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  7. Timothy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably best food in Madison ! We have never been disappointed

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  8. Jim VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender Shane makes quite wonderful cocktails. Food here can't be beat, always try the specials.

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  9. Brock VIP

    Philadelphia County24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place that feels very comfortable or like you are in a friendly neighborhood bistro in France. Food was good - we had delicious carrot soup, asparagus salad, sea bass and steak frites

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  10. Dustin

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From entry to exit, this first time visit was treated like we had been there 100x. All sides of the house took great care of our group, all that we ordered was prepared to perfection: escargots, PEI oysters, mussels, Bavette, bass, carrot soup, Croques…down to the bread.

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FAQs

Bar Bouchee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 318-8004.

Bar Bouchee is rated 4.9 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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8 Scotland Ave, Madison, CT 06443-2531

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Boston post road
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Bliss
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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