Fords Black & Blue

4.6

180 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

The New England coast is known for exceptional dining experiences and Ford’s Black & Blue offers just that. A hidden gem, located in historic Noank, Connecticut, offering exquisite steak and seafood utilizing locally-sourced produce and fresh ingredients. A casual fine dining restaurant and bar superbly staffed with great chefs and friendly servers, this Noank staple is well-worth many visits.

Please make all modifications or cancellations at least 6 hours before your reservation time.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 980-3030
Website
https://fordsblackandblue.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please contact Kerrie at Info@fordsblackandblue.com for more information

Location
65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5619
Neighbourhood
Mystic
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Popular dishes

FlatbreadUS$14.00
Steak, blue cheese, arugula, red onion & roasted red peppers or Tomato, bacon, provolone & greens. Finished with asiago & balsamic reduction
Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo U8 shrimp served with lemon and cocktail sauce
- MKT
Garlic Butter ShrimpUS$14.00
1/2 lb of shrimp sautéed with roasted garlic, shallots and tomatoes in a light lemon white wine sauce
Clams CasinoUS$15.00
Littlenecks topped with butter, garlic and bacon
Coconut Curry MusselsUS$14.00
Lemongrass, ginger, curry and coconut milk
Tomato & Goat Cheese BruschettaUS$12.00
Sweet roasted tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, fresh basil & goat cheese
Crispy Buffalo CauliflowerUS$12.00
With Blue cheese
Calamari FrittiUS$13.00
Fried calamari with assorted hot cherry peppers and scallions. Served with house made marinara

Entrées

All steaks are served with crispy garlic butter & herb fingerling potatoes and your choice of seasonal sauce and fresh vegetable. Surf & Turf Add Ons: +1/4 lb Fresh Lobster, +U8 Shrimp, +Block Island Scallops

Ribeye (18 oz)
- MKT
Filet Mignon (10 oz)
- MKT
New York Sirloin (12 oz)
- MKT
Lamb ChopsUS$30.00
Tender chops grilled and served with mint chimichurri. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh vegetable
Chicken FrancaiseUS$24.00
Pan seared chicken breast in a lemon cream sauce, lemon roasted fingerling potatoes and vegetable
Baked SalmonUS$30.00
Seared with creamy lime sauce. Served with basmati rice and vegetable
Seared ScallopsUS$36.00
Fresh Block Island Sound scallops topped with romanesco sauce and drizzled with citrus pesto. Served with couscous and vegetable
Lobster & Ricotta PastaUS$34.00
Fresh picked lobster meat, arugula, ricotta and tomato with fresh fettuccini
Baked CodUS$29.00
Topped with lemon, herbs & Panko. Served with basmati rice and braised vegetables
Lemon Garlic ShrimpUS$28.00
Sauteed shrimp with tomatoes & arugula in light lemon, white wine sauce over fresh fettuccini with asiago
Lobster RisottoUS$36.00
Fresh lobster, shiitake & oyster mushrooms with roasted grape tomatoes & arugula
Penne a la VodkaUS$28.00
Chicken, andouille sausage, and arugula in tomato vodka cream sauce sprinkled with asiago cheese

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Steak
New London
Best Overall
New London
Best Food
New London
Best Ambience
New London
Best Value
New London
Healthy
New London
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fords Black & Blue delights with "phenomenal" food and a cozy, charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" lobster dishes and attentive service. While a few service hiccups exist, the delicious food and inviting ambiance make it a favorite for many. "we will be back" captures the lasting impression it leaves.

180 Reviews

S
Scott
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant side was closed because the server didn’t show up to work, so we had to eat in the bar, which was a separate entrance. The bartender was very accommodating and provided great service, but the atmosphere wasn’t great until the loud drunk woman at the bar left!
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Diana
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was Perfect. Small birthday dinner for 4 adults . Food was excellent and service was fantastic.
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Michele
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Every item and drink we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend the salmon, scallops, fig & arugula flat bread. Cozy charming feel inside and off the beaten path. Excellent service, too. We took out of town guests here on a foggy rainy night and they loved it. We'll be back!
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Chris
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They overbooked. Had to wait over a half hour WITH reservations. The bartender was absolutely terrible and slow. The ONLY thing that saved the night in anyway was the food, which was phenomenal. It was a bit pricey, but worth it. As good as the food was though, I'm not sure I'd go back any time soon. Not a very good experience overall.
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Lauren
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cute atmosphere and delicious food! We will definitely be back.
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Greg
VIP
Atlanta
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fords food is always incredible. We have loved fords for years and have now followed them to black and blue as we are waiting for the new location to open. However open table did not give any notice that here was a new years menu. We still enjoyed our dinner but it would have been nice to know that there were different options.
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Robin
Connecticut
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner here NY Eve so it was a fixed price menu of $85 which included a soup or salad, entre and desert. The food was excellent! We all ordered different meals and we were all very pleased. Service was good, attentive and we never felt rushed. Some bread on the table would have been nice.
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Jeannine
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We come here throughout the year and we just love it. We especially come here in December to celebrate our Anniversary!
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Jerome
VIP
New York City
232 reviews
5.0
232 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Missy is a wonderful server. We started with Spinach and The Wedge salads with a side of shrimp. Entrees were Cheeseburger and rack of Lamb Chops. All the food was AMAZING. Some Tito's and Grey sail Beer made for a FANTASTIC evening. Thank you. we will be back!
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Gelea
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Entering the restaurant, there was no one at the front for the first 5 minutes and when she finally arrived, she didn't say hello, welcome, or ask about a reservation. She just gave a dry, unwelcoming "can i help you?" which was very off putting. Thank goodness once we were seated, our server was a lot more upbeat and smiling. Service and food was excellent once we sat down!
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FAQs

Fords Black & Blue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 980-3030.

Fords Black & Blue is rated 4.6 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5619

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Mystic
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Website
https://fordsblackandblue.com/
Phone number
(860) 980-3030
Private party facilities
Please contact Kerrie at Info@fordsblackandblue.com for more information

Fords Black & Blue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Lobster Risotto

Lobster Roll

Soup

New England Chowder (Creamy)

Noank Clam Chowder (Clear)

Lobster Bisque

Salad

House Salad

Classic Caesar

Wedge

Starters

FlatbreadUS$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Garlic Butter ShrimpUS$14.00

Clams CasinoUS$15.00

Coconut Curry MusselsUS$14.00

Tomato & Goat Cheese BruschettaUS$12.00

Crispy Buffalo CauliflowerUS$12.00

Calamari FrittiUS$13.00

Entrées

Ribeye (18 oz)

Filet Mignon (10 oz)

New York Sirloin (12 oz)

Lamb ChopsUS$30.00

Chicken FrancaiseUS$24.00

Baked SalmonUS$30.00

Seared ScallopsUS$36.00

Lobster & Ricotta PastaUS$34.00

Baked CodUS$29.00

Lemon Garlic ShrimpUS$28.00

Lobster RisottoUS$36.00

Penne a la VodkaUS$28.00

Featured Items

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$15.00

Lobster Roll

Bisque Bomb

Portobello BurgerUS$15.00

CheeseburgerUS$15.00

Fried Fish SandwichUS$22.00

Fish & ChipsUS$24.00

Grilled Steak WrapUS$22.00

Salmon BLTUS$26.00

Lobster Avocado Grilled Cheese

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Fords Black & Blue offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fords Black & Blue restaurant rated?

Is Fords Black & Blue currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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