Brookside Bar and Grill

About

Bars, American (Traditional)

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Location

Adress: 26 Killingworth Rd Ste F, Higganum, CT 6441

Phone: (860) 554-0710

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-1:00 am
Tue 11:00 am-1:00 am
Wed 11:00 am-1:00 am
Thu 11:00 am-1:00 am
Fri 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-2:00 am
Sun 11:00 am-1:00 am

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Samantha W.

    star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

    The food was solid as always. Service has definitely improved!

    Tonight I kept it simple-a burger and fries. Cooked the way I wanted it. Only complaint is I was waiting for a knife to cut it in half since it was so big.

    I used the bathrooms for the first time. I am not a fan of public bathrooms and this one explains why. The sink was dirty. It did not look like it was cleaned in a few days. The floor-needs to be scrubbed along with the walls. It was shabby to say the least.

    I wanted to take a star away for the bathroom but couldn't figure it out. Oh well! I will still come here, I will avoid the bathrooms.

  • Kimberly S.

    star star star star star 2 June 2026

    Best prim rib around. Great service and friendly staff. Drinks are amazing....If you enjoy steak I recommend this restaurant...

  • Michaela S.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

    Really dirty place, worked there can honestly attest the tables and floors are always sticky- they will sometimes go hours without being wiped down, "chefs" touch their noses and don't wash hands after the bathroom and continue to cook. Silverware always has spots, plates are always dirty and the cleaning system is extremely ineffective. They use rotting limes and lemons for their drinks. They allow the garbage and dirty towels to be in very close proximity to the food being made. The bar usually has a pile of moldy, wet towels in the corner near the fridge (I think it's to soak up the condensation of the fridge but towels rarely if ever get changed out) The customer service is okay as long as the owner is fighting with you (feel free to read Facebook reviews on that) and the bartender isn't extremely intoxicated (which very rarely happens and is very illegal.)

    None of these accusations are false and your first 15 minutes of visiting Brookside will show you that.

  • Ryan H.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

    Used to frequent this bar. If you don't sit at the bar you will NOT get service - we have walked over to AJs on numerous occasions after waiting over 15 minutes to be acknowledged at a table.

    Food is priced well and decent for bar food. Good portions and lunches are cheap. However, there is little attention paid to the front of the house or cleanliness. Have not gone back since I noticed black specs of mold in their ice.

    This place needs a bar rescue.

  • Chloe B.

    star star star star star 18 May 2026

    I love the atmosphere in this little bar. I've been coming here every Thursday for the music the last few weeks and find it very laid back and relaxing. The patio is nice and the inside is just cozy. I always have a nice time talking with the regulars and the bartenders, Anne, and Brenda. I haven't ever not liked the food I've gotten here. Just a nice place to relax in the area.

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