Donovan's Reef Restaurant

Lockworks Square, 1212 Main St, Branford
(203) 488-5573

Recent Reviews

Giovanna Berardesca

The Nachos were plentiful and delicious. The Buffalo chicken sandwich was a monster. The service was exceptional as well.

D7692MCdaveb

You dont pay your employees your services go down as well as the food.. might want to rethink your strategy here.. even if you start to pay your employees i still wont be visiting due to the fact i know whos pockets im filling..

BrianOrtego26

Owner Steven Sinapis owes multiple employees a month's wage. This is illegal and he should be persecuted.

LipstickTissue

I had a nice meal, until the staff walked out mid shift. Some of the managers tried to do crisis management, turns out nobody’s been paid in two months. I support the staff and won’t be going back.

Companion550553

We made a reservation days in advance for dinner, received a confirmation email, got there, and they were closed for a private party. No notice to us. Needless to say, extremely disappointing!

Alexis P.

I love this place and come here pretty regularly as I live just a few minutes away. I like to usually sit at the bar and this place is a "go to" for me whenever I'm craving a salad and/or fried mozzarella. But honestly, I haven't had one bad thing on their menu yet. I try to order something different each time. & Service is usually really reliable, especially sitting at the bar !

Francesca F.

We had an incredible bridal shower at Donovan's Reef Restaurant in their Sonar Room! The knowledge, friendly staff were very helpful throughout the event, and the private Sonar Room was bright and clean-- the absolute perfect backdrop for a shower. I'd recommend for any private event. The lighting was breathtaking!

Patrick Reynolds

Great burgers

Elese Taylor

Thank you Dale and her staff for hosting a beautiful bridal shower atmosphere for my daughter. The food was great the service was great and the private room was such a nice touch. No complaints, book your parties now.

Peter Student Sr

Had a very nice take out lunch. The food was good, service was good considering they did interact with us except taking our order. Hard to grade with takeout.

Dawn L.

I am a regular here because not only have I never been disappointed. But from Makayla at the door to my all time favorite server Jeff to John the bus person and the other one who I am not sure of his name I apologize but he has to little ponytails!! They all always work as a team and are so pleasant. Jeff has waited on me at least 6 times and he is amazing!! I love the food drinks atmosphere but the service is Killer!!! Ty to all

Jodo M.

The only good part was that our waitress was sweet. One order was wrong so they had to remake the correct one. The fries tasted like they were cooked in fish oil. Chicken tastes like rubber. The whole experience was pretty bad. Unfortunately we won't be coming back.

Judy Brown

Really bright and clean place to celebrate St Patrick's day. Terrific alternative to a dark pub for a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Corned beef a little tough but accompanying veggies and soda bread were outstanding. Nice beer selection and attentive service. Loved the unusual setting.

Holly Lajoie

We had a wonderful experience at Donovan's Reef. We rented the Sonar Room for my mother's funeral luncheon. It was perfect with its cathedral ceiling and abundance of light to brighten up a sad occasion. Dale and her team did a fabulous job and I hope that cute waiter will call my daughter!! The food was AMAZING! I recommend the Panne Cotte which was the best I have had in years. We will definitely be back!

Chloe Chloe

On 4/1/2022: we have been coming for years and service has been excellent however on this date the service was horrible. I sat at the bar and the new server/ bartender (moe) was very inexperienced. She was horrible with zero bartender experience. She should be busing tables. Other customer sitting next to us were just as annoyed.

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