Bailey's Backyard

4.6 (1162)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

23 Bailey Avenue, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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2 people

May 19, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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

"White Lotus" Wine Dinner
$145.00 per person
Prepaid
May 29, 2025 only
White Lotus themed 5 Course Wine Dinner with cuisine inspired by the location of each season. Thursday, May 29th. Welcome beverage at 6:30. Dinner at 7pm. $145/person Cash Price) plus tax and gratuity
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***

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 1,162 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bailey's Backyard offers a "dear dining" experience with "delicious" and "super fresh" food. Service is often "outstanding," and the ambiance is "cozy" and "low-key." While some find portion sizes small and prices high, the "creative" farm-to-table menu and "sublime cornbread" make it a Ridgefield gem.

1,162 Reviews

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Robin
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Ira Joe
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a dear dining you authored for my wife and me. Everyone and every aspect of our visit were splendid.
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Nicole
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated promptly, and greeted by our server quickly. The food was pricey for the amount, it was good, the meat portion was great, but the side was so small. I’m not sure it’d be counted as a size anywhere else, more like a garnish.
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Steven
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very relaxed and amazing food. Super fresh, great taste and selection. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside. Wait staff could not have been nicer. The food was super. My friend and I shared two dishes. Both were excellent and fairly priced . The staff was quite attentive without making you feel you were being harangued. We sat chatting a long time after eating and no one seemed bothered or upset. All in all, a lovely experience.
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Sal
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and professional service. This was my second visit and I look forward to returning.
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James
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is great here..service is pretty good except when they are slammed. Lovely selection of dishes on the regular menu, Tasting menu can be a little more hit or miss but is always interesting. not cheap but definitly worth it
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Kevin VIP
Caribbean19 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here before a show at the playhouse, food was great, service was fantastic l!
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Amy
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always very good dishes great service Music was a little loud
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michael
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, tasty drinks, excellent food! Amazing corn bread with melted butter and molasses. The duck - a nightly special -was fabulous. And only ten minute walk to Ridgefield playhouse
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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 4.6 stars by 1162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 5 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.

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Bailey's Backyard

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

"White Lotus" Wine Dinner

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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