Ballou's Restaurant Wine Bar Guilford

This restaurant was absolutely horrible! I can't believe they are still in business. The server was drinking on the job and the kitchen staff was rude. I will never dine here again. Where is the owner? The online menu is completely incorrect. The waitress couldn't understand me on the phone, it seems like she had no training at all. I was overcharged and the food was cold even though it came out in ten minutes. This was a huge disappointment.

There was hair in my stuffed figs. The brisket panini was three tiny pieces of brisket swimming in a gigantic bready sandwich with one slice of cheese. The side salad was a bunch of mixed greens straight from a bag, with a plop of dressing on the top. The reason this got more than one star: the staff was friendly and the outdoor seating was nice. And the sangria was huge for only $8.

Fondues are great here, and an extensive selection of wine. Prices are reasonable. The lobster on the seafood risotto was sublime, though the shrimp were flavorless and likely frozen for a long period of time. Regardless, worth visiting and having a glass of wine and a bite to eat! Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

I can’t say enough about this staff!! We have frequented this place multiple times, and they never disappoint! The three power women tonight were : Grace server -incredibly kind, warm, and professional , Andrea the reason we came because so nice on the phone!! , and Mia whom we have written about in the past and is always nice!!! She has been at the restaurant since we began and is wonderful. Food delicious as usual and drinks superb! Thank you staff for welcoming us and our two “friends” inside joke . Also, we want to mention the patrons who come to this restaurant. We could not have sat on the patio by anyone kinder. Adults and kids alike were just the warmest and friendliest people! We want to live in this town if they are locals!!! The patio was packed on a beautiful July evening!

WE HAD A GLASS OF WINE AND 2 APPETIZERS, WHICH WAS VERY GOOD. YET VERY PRICEY IN FACT THE WHOLE MENU WAS.....TRAVELING UP THE COAST FROM THE SOUTH, CT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE.. I HEARD THAT TAXES ARE VERY HIGH AND COST OF LIVING AS WELL. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5