Bar offering New American grub including BBQ & crabs, in casual surroundings with outdoor seating. Based on 546 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
16 River St, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 853-7926
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Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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3–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–10 PM |
| Thursday | 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Javier Cortes
I was recommended to eat here by a buddy of mine who said the best BBQ spot around. Now, when I went, it was around 12p. on a Friday. Friendly staff, but the food was slightly warm, not really hot as if it was freshly made. I sat on the outside, which has a nice vibe, but the chairs are really not made for the slightly overweight person. Never encountered that at a restaurant. It was me and two others, which they agreed the chairs were very uncomfortable to sit in on the exterior. The food was a 7 out of 10 in my books. I have to try it again as my first experience wasn’t what I thought it would be. The waiter forgot to put in the order for my buddy, which made it disrespectful for my other buddy and I to start eating when our food arrived at the table. I really do think I have to give this restaurant another shot as I think it was just a bad day.
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Robby Collignon
First time. In the in the neighborhood for a show and ran across this place very nice lunch very accommodating staff with a cozy atmosphere. my wife and I both had the fried fish sandwich and enjoyed it. We would definitely come back.
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J. Brian Mitchell
Met some friends here when they were in town for Parent’s weekend. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. I arrived ahead of everyone else and they allowed me to go straight to the table. My friends arrived and our server showed her personality. Noel. Jokes were made about ‘the first Noel’ and she responded with expertise! The group got appetizers such as fried broccoli and fried pickles. (PICS) They were awesome. I opted for the pulled chicken sandwich which was very nicely smoked and tasty. (ALSO PIC) I piled the chicken on the bun with the included cole slaw, which was flavorful, but the bun folded with all that moisture. That’s my only negative. Very small negative all in all. I loved the whole experience, our server, and the food was wonderful. Definitely will go back!!!
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Ernie Taddei
Brisket was bland- dry. Sausage was good. Ribs were not as meaty as would have expected. The cornbread was delicuous. Liked the layout of the restaurant -the room with large Bar, outdoor seating and the dining room ( but I was picking up take out this time ). If you desire large portions- recommend you don’t order the ” Quarter ” sized entrees- get the full sizes. Look forward to dining here in person.
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Tina Marie
Best restaurant i have ever Eaten at and our waitress was so amazing. She was on point with every single dish she recommended and even the dessert, she was so friendly and kept checking on us which i have never had. She was so awesome. She even came back to thank us for her tip. We will be back and hope to have her as our waitress again.
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Toan
Food was good, a great place to get a wide variety of things from seafood to BBQ. It’s a one of those place I take friends from out of town to experience everything. Atmosphere was nice with the chalkboard with paper table covers. Advice, know the folks cleaning the table or bringing the water as they are the only folks who pay attention with fulfilling your request, refills, the check etc. as the place gets busy. Parking, no issue as there is street and garage parking.
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octopusballoons
I find Banc House to be very hit or miss. The oysters are usually nice and big but they give them to you unlabeled so good luck guessing which one is which. I got a combo with crab legs and lazy bacon, the crab legs were great but the lazy bacon (pork belly) was hard and overcooked. Another time, I had a seasonal mixed drink but there was so much vodka I could barely drink it. The crabby pretzels were tasty. The lobster roll could have been better. The ice cream cookie sandwiches we had for dessert were really disappointing, they claimed to be homemade but they seemed store bought. I’ll go back because I enjoy the atmosphere but be careful what you order because it’ll be either amazing or disappointing.
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Jessi Dwy
Disappointed because this is a nice restaurant with great staff. They just need a little improvement on their food, I got the pulled pork with mac & cheese and it was watery and had no flavor at all and was cold. Afterwards I was sick to my stomach and this never happens to me
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Raquel M
Food was good. The linguine and chicken dish was a little greasy but overall a good eating experiences. Awesome Halloween festivities.
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Tasim Muca
Well, what we thought was gonna be a great night, turned out to be horrible. Started out okay with decent drinks, appetizers were very small portions,(deviled eggs mentioned giant chunks of crab and they were the smallest pieces) and when it came to the main dish (cajun chicken pasta) it was horrible. The chicken itself was way over seasoned, the cheese on it was not melted at all, and worst of all it was a salt bath. When asked how everything was going, i mentioned that, and was told that its common due to garlic. Thats it. And dessert (brownies) were so small and the smallest amount of ice cream, but tasted decent. Let alone the wait time for each coarse. Waited 25 minutes just for the brownies. And on top of that, the silverware had something on it. Do not recommend.
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