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B J Ryan's Banc House, Norwalk, CT

B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8
4.8
159 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
11:30 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 159 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
B J Ryan's Banc House consistently delights with "fantastic" food and "awesome" service. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, "great" portions, and friendly staff. Known for its impeccable service and fresh raw bar, it's a favorite for both family gatherings and quiet nights out. Don't miss the standout bao buns!

159 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is just OK. I have had much better BBQ at other restaurants. The brisket was over done and all dried out. Ribs were ok, but nothing special. Biggest advantage is that they take reservations. Trying to get into many BBQ restaurants on a Saturday night is a challenge.

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  2. Gary

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you haven’t visited BANC House in a while, get back there. They have made some slight changes to the menu but have stayed true to their brand. The bao buns are killer and the raw bar is always fresh and delicious. Their service is friendly and attentive due to the leadership of Line. Swing by and say “hi” to Line.

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  3. 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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  4. Brenden

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. William

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orlando

    1 review

    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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  10. BryanJ

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    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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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 159 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for B J Ryan's Banc House

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
  • Phone number
    (203) 853-7926
  • Catering
    Catering options available both on and off-premises.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for more information.
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