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Favorites Bistro Bar, New London, CT

Favorites Bistro Bar

4.8
4.8
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Everyones Favorite Bistro...

A PLAYFUL, MODERN & CLASSY CARIBBEAN ​EXPERIENCE WORTH CELEBRATING AT THE BISTRO

Inspired by the feeling of warm summer sunsets with sand in your toes on your favorite island. Favorites Bistro Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a meal & relax. Our Caribbean infused food & Island Inspired hand-craft cocktails create the perfect upscale & social atmosphere.

Located: less than 15 minutes away from Mystic, Noank, Groton, Niantic we are centrally located in Downtown New London for an easy commute.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New London
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Favorites Bistro Bar delivers an exceptional dining experience with a "very creative menu" and "spectacular drinks." Standout dishes include the "divine" oxtail and grits, "exquisite" chicken & waffles, and "wow" braised short ribs. Guests praise the "amazing" service and warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it "highly recommend" for any occasion.

13 Reviews
  1. Kaitlyn

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, i loved the piano player he was very entertaining. Drinks were top notch i had a blackberry margarita. I went for valentines day and the menu was amazing 4 courses for 75 dollars what a deal.. Disappointed that some of those items are not on the regular menu. My favorite was the coconut cheesecake by far. I can't wait to go back for brunch!

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  2. Deborah

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Sunday brunch. The Fav's Bloody Mary is so flavorful, with just the right amount of heat. We had the Chorizzo Hash​: Roasted Root Vegetables w/ Potatoes, Poached ​Eggs, Hollandaise, AMAZING! The C​hicken & waffles: Buttermilk Fried Chicken w/ Hot Honey Maple ​Glaze & A Poached Egg w/ Creole Hollandaise, EXQUISITE! The OXTAIL AND GRITS: Marinated, Slow Cooked Oxtails with Creamy Grits, DIVINE!!!! Service was great! Friendly hostess and very attentive servers. Highly recommend FAVORITES BISTRO BAR. Can't wait to go back.

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  3. Francis

    Connecticut

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a fabulous place! Excellent food - Jerk Chicken & Short Ribs were great. But the real winner is the service and the feeling that you are being cared for. Nothing phoney here. Thanks for a great evening.

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  4. Tim

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Services were amazing. The staff is so kind. I did order a medium streak and the inside was actually raw. They apologized and corrected the issue right away, the only sad thing was my eggs were no longer runny by the time I got my steak back, but they were kind enough to give me an extra side and were always checking in on beverages or any thing else. Highly recommend!

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  5. Mike

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific, personable, cheerful , and engaging server. Food exceeded our expectations ( French onion soup delicious, but served lukewarm tonight probably to coincide with perfectly heated chicken wings appetizer.). The braised short ribs beautifully served with mashed potatoes and cooked greens were simply WOW! We will be returning again soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very creative menu for brunch! Drinks were spectacular! Service from staff was outstanding!

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  7. Ronnie

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a 4 or 5 visit and they are consistently great! From service to the food to the ambience! 5 star. The conch chowder is the best I’ve ever had. My husband is a mussels connoisseur. He says theirs has to he the best he’s ever had. I’ve never had an unpleasant experience in this establishment! The staff is amazing and it gives you a feel of being in a different city!

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  8. Pari

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MP the manager is awesome. She ensured all customers felt at home… important as we were at family weekend.

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  9. Leanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in town for a show at the Garde. I ordered the short ribs and a tiramisu martini. The ribs were cooked to perfection … did not need a knife and they melted jn my mouth. My husband ordered steak and he also enjoyed his meal. Our server, Ryan, was very attentive and helpful. It was a nice date night!

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  10. Peter

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had brought my girlfriend to Favorites to celebrate her birthday with a nice dinner. My girlfriend is Haitian/Dominican so she was immediately loving the menu. The food was EXCELLENT! I had the rasta pasta and she had the braised short ribs as well as the mussels. The food was delicious, and mine had a good amount of spice to it which we loved! We tried each other’s food and the braised ribs were so tender and flavorful. The drinks were phenomenal as well! We sat outside facing the water and it was such a nice day. The waitstaff was so great as well! Very kind of personable! When we come back to New London we’re definitely going to stop at Favorites for dinner again!

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FAQs

Favorites Bistro Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 446-6188.

Favorites Bistro Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Favorites Bistro Bar

90b Bank St, New London, CT 06320

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New London
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:15 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Caribbean, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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