Tautog Tavern - Bridgeport

The staff at the restaurant was friendly and the prices were reasonable. However, the atmosphere felt dated and there was a unpleasant smell. A refresh with new paint and furniture could greatly improve the overall experience.

If you were to look up "neighborhood bar" in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Tautog Tavern next to the definition. Everything about this place exudes a typical local hangout. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was surprisingly good for a casual spot. However, they could improve on their timing as there was a long wait between each course, from appetizers to main dishes.

Probably the worst dining experience ever. When we ordered there were 2 tables with diners. We ordered 2 appetizers, drinks, and 4 burgers which came with fries. The drinks came, and after quite awhile we asked for the apps and they said they were coming. We asked again and they said they would come with the burgers which we said was not okay. The brought the apps and they were tasty. Then they brought 4 huge baskets of fries and said the burgers were coming. My rare burger came first. It was medium well I sent it back. About 10 minutes later someone else’s burger came cold with non melted cheese but she decided to eat it. After 40 minutes we asked for the manager and she said I M sorry the kitchen is backed up can I get you anything we had 2 beers which they charged us for. About 15 minutes later another cold burger came out and he decided to eat it. Then my burger came back out and they had put cheese on it (I am lactose intolerant) and I sent it back. 10 more minutes another burger to me, cooked pink with an almost frozen roll. I let it, put the roll aside and ate the burger. Still no 4th burger. Another 10 minutes and the last burger came and it was cold and by this time we had had it it was sent back and our friend said he did not want a replacement and he would eat at home. They took the burgers off the bill, charged us for the extra beers. We paid, tipped the waitress on what should have been the whole bill. She was sweet and beside herself with the horrible experience. You could not pay us to go back.

I took my daughter to this restaurant for their katsudon, a traditional Japanese dish she enjoyed while in Japan. The American twist with the addition of pickles was surprisingly delicious! The atmosphere of the place was great, it's a cool bar that is very welcoming. I would definitely return!

Nope. Not happening, Don't even bother. The service here is and the food is not nearly worth the price.