Fords Black & Blue

4.7

172 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Location
65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5619
Neighborhood
Mystic
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Popular dishes

Flatbread$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 Shrimp$14.00
1/2 lb of shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, shallots and tomatoes in a light lemon white wine sauce
Clams Casino$15.00
Littlenecks topped with butter, garlic and bacon
Coconut Curry Mussels$14.00
Lemongrass, ginger, curry and coconut milk
Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta$12.00
Sweet roasted tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil & goat cheese
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower$12.00
With Blue cheese
Calamari Fritti$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 Chops$30.00
Tender chops grilled and served with mint chimichurri. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh vegetable
Chicken Francaise$24.00
Pan seared chicken breast in a lemon cream sauce, lemon roasted fingerling potatoes and vegetable
Baked Salmon$30.00
Seared with creamy lime sauce. Served with basmati rice and vegetable
Seared Scallops$36.00
Fresh Block Island Sound scallops topped with romanesco sauce and drizzled with citrus pesto. Served with couscous and vegetable
Lobster & Ricotta Pasta$34.00
Fresh picked lobster meat, arugula, ricotta and tomato with fresh fettuccini
Baked Cod$29.00
Topped with lemon, herbs & Panko. Served with basmati rice and braised vegetables
Lemon Garlic Shrimp$28.00
Sauteed shrimp with tomatoes & arugula in light lemon, white wine sauce over fresh fettuccini with asiago
Lobster Risotto$36.00
Fresh lobster, shiitake & oyster mushrooms with roasted grape tomatoes & arugula
Penne a la Vodka$28.00
Chicken, andouille sausage, and arugula in tomato vodka cream sauce sprinkled with asiago cheese

What 172 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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
Neighborhood 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.

172 Reviews

J
Jerome
New York City
225 reviews
5.0
225 reviews
Dined on November 26, 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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Gelea
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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Kate
Montana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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TRUMAN
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 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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Christina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 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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Lizanne
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 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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John
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 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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Juanita
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 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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Ginny
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 7, 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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Lloyd
Greater Boston
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on August 31, 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 4.7 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5619

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Website
https://fordsblackandblue.com/
Phone number
(860) 980-3030
Private party facilities
Please contact Kerrie at Info@fordsblackandblue.com for more information

Fords Black & Blue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Lobster Risotto

Lobster Roll

Soup

New England Chowder (Creamy)

Noank Clam Chowder (Clear)

Lobster Bisque

Salad

House Salad

Classic Caesar

Wedge

Starters

Flatbread$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Garlic Butter Shrimp$14.00

Clams Casino$15.00

Coconut Curry Mussels$14.00

Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta$12.00

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower$12.00

Calamari Fritti$13.00

Entrées

Ribeye (18 oz)

Filet Mignon (10 oz)

New York Sirloin (12 oz)

Lamb Chops$30.00

Chicken Francaise$24.00

Baked Salmon$30.00

Seared Scallops$36.00

Lobster & Ricotta Pasta$34.00

Baked Cod$29.00

Lemon Garlic Shrimp$28.00

Lobster Risotto$36.00

Penne a la Vodka$28.00

Featured Items

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Lobster Roll

Bisque Bomb

Portobello Burger$15.00

Cheeseburger$15.00

Fried Fish Sandwich$22.00

Fish & Chips$24.00

Grilled Steak Wrap$22.00

Salmon BLT$26.00

Lobster Avocado Grilled Cheese

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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