OT: Best BYOB restaurants in CT

[8893]

It's a small group and getting smaller all the time. I understand why: it's hard to make money on food if you do it well, because good staff and good ingredients are not cheap, and it's much easier to make money on the booze markup. But I love BYOB and we are always on the lookout for more.

Lenny and Joe's in Madison, Edd's Place in Westbrook, The Place in Guilford and Lobster Landing in Clinton are easy BYOB calls on the casual, outdoor, mostly seafood joints.

Bufalina and Guilford Bistro used to be BYOB, but they have since gotten beer and wine licenses. They still allow you to BYOB but they charge a fee ($5 per person at Bufalina; corkage fee at Guilford Bistro).

What else?

And no, @August_West , shotgunning beers in your car in the parking lot at Arby's or Chik-fil-a doesn't count.

 

[August_West]

It's a small group and getting smaller all the time. I understand why: it's hard to make money on food if you do it well, because good staff and good ingredients are not cheap, and it's much easier to make money on the booze markup. But I love BYOB and we are always on the lookout for more.

Lenny and Joe's in Madison, Edd's Place in Westbrook, The Place in Guilford and Lobster Landing in Clinton are easy BYOB calls on the casual, outdoor, mostly seafood joints.

Bufalina in and Guilford Bistro used to be BYOB, but they have since gotten beer and wine licenses. They still allow you to BYOB but they charge a fee ($5 per person at Bufalina; corkage fee at Guilford Bistro).

What else?

And no, @August_West , shotgunning beers in your car in the parking lot at Arby's or Chik-fil-a doesn't count.

Funny you should mention that. Last night I ate at a new Thai Place in downtown Chester called " Thai Riverside" . Excellent. But the best part was no corking fee when I walked across the street and brought back a wonderful Alsatian Pinot Gris.

I know you like Chester, highly recommend this place.
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[huskiesNhoos]

It's in RI, but my buddy runs Casa Pizza in Narragansett. Mostly takeout but they have a small dine in area and awesome pizza. Their other spot in westerly (casa della luce) is really good too, but not byob

 

[Fishy]

Lobster Landing was always a favorite.

We keep a boat out at Cedar Island, so it's a no-brainer.

 

[JSM1970]

Check out Half Moon in Wallingford, incredibly good food, good prices and casual place.

 

[8893]

Lobster Landing was always a favorite.

We keep a boat out at Cedar Island, so it's a no-brainer.

It's one of my favorite places in the world, and Baci, the owner, is one of my favorite people.

 

[alexd]

Somewhere in Bangkok in Southington. Very Good Thai.

Home - Somewhere In Bangkok

 

[UC313]

Singo Sushi in Waterbury. In the middle of a strip mall and tight as tight can be but good fresh sushi and a liquor store 2 doors down.

 

[Dove]

Lobster Landing was always a favorite.

We keep a boat out at Cedar Island, so it's a no-brainer.

Ah haaa! I have seen it.

 

[uconnphil2016]

The Spicy Green Bean is still BYOB i think. Nu Nu's in Colchester as well...great Italian food.

 

[JSM1970]

What is the place in Guilford that was featured on Man-Fire-Food, it's an outdoor place with lobster, clams, etc.? Definitely has to be BYOB I would think.

 

[mauconnfan]

Tomasso's Feeding Hills MA - okay it's not CT but it's 5 minutes form Suffield.

 

[8893]

What is the place in Guilford that was featured on Man-Fire-Food, it's an outdoor place with lobster, clams, etc.? Definitely has to be BYOB I would think.

It's literally called "The Place." Yes, it's BYOB. The lobster is wildly overpriced imo, but very good; and the roasted clams are worth the trip alone.

 

[Dove]

What is the place in Guilford that was featured on Man-Fire-Food, it's an outdoor place with lobster, clams, etc.? Definitely has to be BYOB I would think.

If it The Place it is a very hit-or-miss place. Food has gone downhill over time.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Gideon's BBQ in Glastonbury is pretty good. The Wooster St in Storrs is BYOB but by far the worst location.

 

[JSM1970]

Abbott's in Noank is popular if you're down that way

I wasn't overwhelmed, but it is popular in the summer

It's literally called "The Place." Yes, it's BYOB. The lobster is wildly overpriced imo, but very good; and the roasted clams are worth the trip alone.

 

[8893]

Abbott's in Noank is popular if you're down that way

I wasn't overwhelmed, but it is popular in the summer

I like Abbott's, but I agree, I've never been blown away. Tasty lobster though. We have friends with a house on Groton Long Point so it's a usual stop when we go see them.

 

[CTMike]

Can't recommend this enough : Suso's Latin Basket in Manchester. Spanish and South American cuisine... deliciousness, huge portions, reasonable prices, and a liquor store next door.

 

[Fishy]

Threads were JSM is happy and positive actually improve my mood.

I think they give me hope for this world.

 

[August_West]

Threads were JSM is happy and positive actually improve my mood.

I think they give me hope for this world.

He didn't pass a DOT work site today. Give it time

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Can't recommend this enough : Suso's Latin Basket in Manchester. Spanish and South American cuisine... deliciousness, huge portions, reasonable prices, and a liquor store next door.

"Permanently Closed" via a google search. Thank you for getting my hopes up, bro.

 

[8893]

DOT work site

Isn't that an oxymoron?

 

[August_West]

Isn't that an oxymoron?

If you are JSM.

 

[Deepster]

The Spicy Green Bean is still BYOB i think. Nu Nu's in Colchester as well...great Italian food.

Ugh. I ate at Nunu's once and it was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time. I'm guessing you're 65+ since that was most of the clientele the night I was there.

 

[CTMike]

"Permanently Closed" via a google search. Thank you for getting my hopes up, bro.

WHAT?!

 

[CTMike]

"Permanently Closed" via a google search. Thank you for getting my hopes up, bro.

Day ruined.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

One of my favorite underrated spots, Saray Turkish Restaurant in West Haven, really good Turkish food and no uncorking fee for BYOB.

 

[Excalibur]

I like Abbott's, but I agree, I've never been blown away. Tasty lobster though. We have friends with a house on Groton Long Point so it's a usual stop when we go see them.

Pre-shellfish ban, I had more overcooked lobster at Abbott's than anywhere else. It's the definition of hit-or-miss.

 

[Waquoit]

"Permanently Closed" via a google search. Thank you for getting my hopes up, bro.

I was gonna say. We drove by a couple of days ago and it was closed. I guess Mike didn't say it enough.

 

[CTMike]

I was gonna say. We drove by a couple of days ago and it was closed. I guess Mike didn't say it enough.

I feel shame.