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Ancient Mariner Restaurant is a bar in Ridgefield, CT.

Ancient Mariner Restaurant Review Summary

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Pros

Ancient Mariner Restaurant is a hidden gem with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu offers a wide variety of seafood dishes, including fresh catches of the day, and the prices are reasonable. The portions are generous, and the food is consistently delicious. The restaurant also has a great selection of wine and craft beer.

Cons

Some reviewers have mentioned that the restaurant can be quite loud, especially on weekends, and the tables can be a bit cramped. Additionally, the menu can be overwhelming due to the many options, and some dishes may take a while to arrive.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

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K Lap
K Lap -Google user
a year ago
I stopped at the ancient mariner to grab some fried clam strips to go. Folks running the place are very nice. The food was ready on time and delicious as expected because this place was recommended by people working in the area that I know....Read More
Yasmin Baldini
Yasmin Baldini -Google user
4 years ago
The wings here are so good! Our go to are the Buffalo wings and the Honey BBQ. The wings are always so hot, crunchy, and tasty. Because we like our wings saucy, we do ask for them to double sauce it which is so worth...Read More
Colin Iken
Colin Iken -Google user
8 months ago
Super cute little restaurant! Wasn't very busy when we went on a Tuesday night, but the staff was still attentive and kind. Loved the look of the place, beautiful wood, it was a very nice atmosphere. Food was good, got the Jesse burger and my...Read More
Red Tec
Red Tec -Google user
2 weeks ago
Favorite local spot highly recommend the Mariner burger and there truffle fries Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Nick Dorrance (Decay)
Nick Dorrance (Decay) -Google user
9 months ago
Food was great! We're from Texas so we wanted to get things that are different from home. Lobster Roll and Truffle Fries did the trick for me. Enjoyed the Counterweight beer as well. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Lobster Roll Kid-friendliness My son had a...Read More
Susan Pieratti
Susan Pieratti -Google user
4 months ago
Really good food for the whole family in a cozy, perfectly adequate, atmosphere with excellent, friendly service. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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J -Google user
a year ago
AVOID. 3 of us went for dinner and we each ordered the seafood platter (shrimp, clam strips, cod, fries). Service was good, food quality was not bad, but this "establishment should have been completely embarrassed" putting the platters in front of us with...Read More
Morgan Hester
Morgan Hester -Google user
a year ago
I can always count on The Ancient Mariner for great service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. I typically get to come and enjoy this wonderful local watering hole on Monday evenings, when the incredible Nikki is bartending. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local spot whenever you are...Read More
Kathleen Jaramillo Kweskin
Kathleen Jaramillo Kweskin -Google user
a year ago
Love the Mariner. It’s that place you can always count on for good vibes, a warm welcome and consistency delicious food. Kind of like going home 💜 it’s also a staple of Ridgefield, I always take company visiting to check it out as the classic...Read More
J T
J T -Google user
3 years ago
Low expectations. Pleasantly shocked!! This place is hidden in the strip mall behind Prime Burger. It’s hard to see from the road or even from the parking lot. The decor is old school so I wasn’t expecting much. Ordered the Marriner Burger with potato salad and guacamole...Read More

Features

Service options

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Delivery

Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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Payments

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Children

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Parking

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