B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8

156 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Please call the restaurant for reservations.
Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 853-7926
Website
http://www.bjryansbanchouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ruben Corte
Catering
Catering options available both on and off-premises.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

Location
16 River Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
Neighborhood
Norwalk
Cross street
Wall Street
Parking details
Street parking, parking garage and a public lot behind building all available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Pickles$8.99
with Cajun Remoulade
Crabby Pretzels$12.99
Warm and cheesy crab dip dripping over homemade pretzels
B-AN-C House Crab Cake$13.99
Served with dijonnaise and citrus slaw
Giant Nug Crab Cocktail$16.99
Served with 3 sauces - Dijonnaise, House Cocktail & Chipotle Aioli
B-AN-C House Wings*$11.99
Jumbo wings dry rubbed & smoked in our wood smoker
Crispy Buffa-Blues$11.99
Oversized buffalo wings tossed in our Buffa-Blue sauce
Rib Sampler$14.99
Baby Back and St. Louis with a dollop of slaw
B-AN-C Bread$9.99
Griddled garlic ciabatta bread stacked with gorgonzola fondue
Deviled Eggs$8.99
Topped with giant nugs of crab and dusted with crab spice
Texas Chili Nachos (1/2 Order Deduct $3)$12.99
Piled high with loads of cheese, tomato, jalapeño and our house chili
Slammin' Shrimp$12.99
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet chili soy sauce with sesame scallion sprinkle
Crispy BBQ Spring Roll$9.99
Tender BBQ pork, pickled vegetables and sweet chili dipping sauce
Bacon Dates$8.99
A little sweet - a little salty
Tempura Fried Broccoli Crowns$8.99
With sweet chili and tiger sauces
Lobster Spoons$14.99
6 loaded spoons with mashed buttery golds and fresh poached Maine lobster

Salads

½ orders deduct $3. Salads can be topped with grilled shrimp ($2.99 ea.), jumbo lump crab ($9.99), crab cake ($9.99), or grilled chicken ($4.99)

Side Walker Cobb$16.99
Diced romaine with avocado, bacon, sliced eggs, red onions and tomato with nuggets of jumbo lump crab and creamy mustard vinaigrette
Garbage Salad$14.99
Gorgonzola, Swiss, American, cheddar, chicken, ham, bacon, tomato, carrots, mushrooms, celery, egg, red and green peppers layered on chopped and tossed baby greens with balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Salad$12.99
Baby spinach, a grilled portobello mushroom and chopped bacon with an "over light" egg and warm bacon vinaigrette
Chopped & Tossed Caesar*$12.99
Romaine head brushed with garlic oil and touched to the grill
Granny's Ragin Cajun$12.99
Baby greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled gorgonzola, sliced apples and Cajun pistachio nuts
Baja Chicken Salad$14.99
A large flour tortilla bowl with marinated chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, jack cheese, corn, black beans, & sour cream

Entrees

Shrimp & Grits$24.99
Dry rubbed and grilled jumbo shrimp with cheddar grits, charred zucchini and red onion jam
Braised Asian Short Rib$24.99
Asian BBQ sauce, buttery golds and sesame broccoli
Pan Roasted Lobster
1 1/4 lb. Maine lobster sautéed with butter, garlic and leeks with your choice of any side - Try it stuffed with a Maryland crab cake add $10
- MKT
Grilled NY Strip$27.99
16 oz. topped with shallot-red wine compote, served with buttery golds and bourbon glazed carrots
Cajun Chicken Pasta Alfredo$19.99
Blackened chicken breast tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with tomatoes and scallions
Mama's Kitchen Sink Meatloaf$22.99
Served with buttery golds, bourbon glazed carrots and gravy
New England Fish & Chips$19.99
Dusted with our crab spice with house tartar sauce, fries & coleslaw

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with choice of balsamic dressed baby greens, fries, cole slaw or beans. Sweet potato fries add $2

Chilled Crab Roll*$19.99
Jumbo lump crab tossed with red onion, celery, capers, truffle oil, lemon and dijon mayo on a griddled split top roll
Hot Lobster Roll*$19.99
Warm lobster meat scented with lemon, white wine and butter on a griddled split top roll
Cold Lobster Roll*$19.99
Freshly picked lobster tossed with celery and mayo served on a griddled split top roll
Dirty Bird*$12.99
Pulled smoked chicken topped with cheddar-jack cheese, bourbon onions and crispy bacon
B-AN-C Burger*$12.99
10 oz. Certified Angus Beef, caramelized onion aioli spread on a soft pretzel roll, English muffin or soft bun
Cubano*$12.99
Pressed with smoked pulled pork, griddled ham, crunchy pickles and swiss with spicy grain mustard
Stacked Portobello Sandwich*$11.99
Grilled portobello, roasted red pepper, romaine, goat cheese and sun dried tomato aioli on wheat toast
Pulled Pork Sliders*$12.99
Three potato roll sliders with BBQ sauce topped with coleslaw
Chopped Brisket Sandwich*$14.99
Bourbon onions, melted cheddar and B-AN-C House BBQ on a toasted pretzel roll

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Neighborhood gem
Connecticut
Great for outdoor dining
Connecticut
Good for special occasions
Fairfield
Best Service
Fairfield
Neighborhood gem
Fairfield
Great for outdoor dining
Fairfield
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

B J Ryan's Banc House shines with consistently "delicious" food, large portions, and a friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service from staff like Todd and Noell, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Ideal for family gatherings or pre-show meals, this neighborhood gem promises an "impeccable" visit every time.

156 Reviews

R
Robin
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our dinner. We've been to Banc House many times and it never fails to please. Great ambiance and staff.
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Brenden
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go before a show at District Music Hall
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shirlee
New York City
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food and enough choices. One of the better local restaurants.
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Sandee
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy going to the Banc House. Definitely will be back
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Sherry
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Exactly what we wanted on a quiet Sunday night.
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William
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great neighborhood place … alway makes for a happy evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Aaron was great and always love the crab legs!!
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BryanJ
New York City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to this restaurant a hundred times and it’s fantastic. The food, service and atmosphere are awesome (think your favorite neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and an incredible bar). I had my GF, her son, my son (and GF) and everyone raved about the food and service. Todd, our waiter, was outstanding, funny and just a great guy. Great experience.
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JeffD
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently delicious, large portions, friendly staff
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ScottM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome and Noell was awesome and took great care of us / made our day perfect!!!!
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FAQs

B J Ryan's Banc House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 853-7926.

B J Ryan's Banc House is rated 4.8 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16 River Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
Neighborhood
Norwalk
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking, parking garage and a public lot behind building all available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ruben Corte
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bjryansbanchouse.com/
Phone number
(203) 853-7926
Catering
Catering options available both on and off-premises.
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

B J Ryan's Banc House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Fried Pickles$8.99

Crabby Pretzels$12.99

B-AN-C House Crab Cake$13.99

Giant Nug Crab Cocktail$16.99

B-AN-C House Wings*$11.99

Crispy Buffa-Blues$11.99

Rib Sampler$14.99

B-AN-C Bread$9.99

Deviled Eggs$8.99

Texas Chili Nachos (1/2 Order Deduct $3)$12.99

Slammin' Shrimp$12.99

Crispy BBQ Spring Roll$9.99

Bacon Dates$8.99

Tempura Fried Broccoli Crowns$8.99

Lobster Spoons$14.99

Salads

Side Walker Cobb$16.99

Garbage Salad$14.99

Spinach Salad$12.99

Chopped & Tossed Caesar*$12.99

Granny's Ragin Cajun$12.99

Baja Chicken Salad$14.99

Entrees

Shrimp & Grits$24.99

Braised Asian Short Rib$24.99

Pan Roasted Lobster

Grilled NY Strip$27.99

Cajun Chicken Pasta Alfredo$19.99

Mama's Kitchen Sink Meatloaf$22.99

New England Fish & Chips$19.99

Sandwiches

Chilled Crab Roll*$19.99

Hot Lobster Roll*$19.99

Cold Lobster Roll*$19.99

Dirty Bird*$12.99

B-AN-C Burger*$12.99

Cubano*$12.99

Stacked Portobello Sandwich*$11.99

Pulled Pork Sliders*$12.99

Chopped Brisket Sandwich*$14.99

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does B J Ryan's Banc House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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