Golden Bull Restaurant

Charming bar with good atmosphere.

Service is fast and efficient. Food is well-prepared American standards. Parking: Valet parking only

Once a year on my birthday I go to this place and order a martini, my only martini of the year. This year from my first sip I knew that someone had watered down the gin. I told the waiter, and he said, “That’s impossible.” Anyone who has ever raised a teenager knows that that is more than possible, it’s probable. A great waiter would have replaced it with another, but he stuck to his guns and I drank it anyway. There was absolutely no buzz, and as a one-martini-a-year girl, this was quite disappointing. The food, which used to be great, is now extremely average. I believe I will find a new birthday place. (PS No one wished me Happy Birthday, though I mentioned it on the reservation.)

Stopped in here for a quick drink prior to a dinner reservation down the street. The bartender said he wouldn’t serve me immediately after looking at my license because I have a Connecticut ID that was “clearly fake”… as a 25 year old with a real CT drivers license, I tried to explain that I could show my passport as well as I was traveling for work but he was incredibly rude, dismissive and wouldn’t let me explain the situation. My friend grabbed a drink and we sat, me with water, and he pointed at me telling the other staff to watch me. Frankly, I didn’t want a drink after this interaction otherwise I would’ve escalated the situation or contacted the police to validate my identification. A gentleman sitting at the bar even commented on the rash behavior of the bartender. His overall attitude and demeanor was awful and I have never experienced anything like it. Would not recommend this establishment if you are from out of town. I can not speak to the food or the other employees at this restaurant.

Laid back and welcoming atmosphere, amazing steak and good drinks.

Phenomenal food. I honestly had low expectations going in and we ended up LOVING every single dish. There’s clearly a chef with a unique vision behind each item. Indoors ambiance is classic and so warm/cozy. Almost feels like you’ve stepped back in time to the 60s or 70s when restaurants were their own entity and not part of some nameless, impersonal franchise.

Love this local establishment. Good vibes, good people, good food.