Ridgefield Restaurant Among Connecticut Magazine's 'Best'

RIDGEFIELD, CT — A number of Ridgefield restaurants have been named among the state's best for 2022 in Connecticut Magazine's annual Best Restaurants survey.

The magazine named Hoodoo Brown BBQ, on Ethan Allen Highway, the top barbecue joint in both the county and the state. Luc’s Cafe, on Big Shop Lane, was recognized as the best French Restaurant in Fairfield County.

The most accolades went to Bernard's, on West Lane. The perennial favorite was named "Most Romantic in Fairfield County," as well as an "Expert's Pick" for both its French cuisine and outdoor dining experience.

Connecticut Magazine liked Bailey's Backyard, on Bailey Avenue, for its "Family Dining," and Sarah's Wine Bar, inside Bernard's, for its wine selection. Both were named as"Experts' Picks."

Dozens of restaurants throughout the state were selected for the popular magazine's 2022 best-of list, with both readers and a group of experts choosing their favorites in a plethora of categories:

"Our annual Readers’ Choice restaurant survey was conducted online during September and October 2021; voters were able to choose up to three restaurants in order of preference (with the votes weighted accordingly) in each category," the magazine wrote. "Restaurants were limited to a maximum of four Readers’ Choice wins in the categories in which they received the most votes. After that, awards in further categories went to the next qualifying restaurant. Our panel of experts then recommended additional places in each category which they believe deserve recognition."

The entire Connecticut Magazine "Best Restaurants 2022: Readers' Choice winners and our Experts' Picks" may be viewed online.