Donovan's Reef Restaurant

Category: New American restaurant

Address: Lockworks Square, 1212 Main St, Branford, CT 06405, USA

Phone: +12034885573

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30AM–9PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:30AM–10PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–10PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–10PM

Friday: 11:30AM–12AM

Saturday: 11:30AM–12AM

Reviews

Peter Student Sr

Apr 30, 2022

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.

Holly Lajoie

Mar 30, 2022

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!

Fat Tone

Mar 22, 2022

Pictured was their Irish beer cheese soup special and their bourbon burger. The Irish beer cheese soup was great but not outstanding. It would have been over the top if they used real steak not some frozen shaved steak. The burger on the other hand was cook perfectly but the bacon on it wasn't even cooked at all. If those two things were fixed I would have gave it a 5/5. Will go eat here again. Great atmosphere (live band) and great service.

Scott E. Baylow

Sep 30, 2021

Donovan's Reef Restaurant was a wee-bit disappointing last night. Although our waitress was very nice & our order for (2) appetizers was served quickly... I can't help but think that the chef was having an off night in the kitchen. 2 negatives for me... the water served was room temperature and came straight from the tap ~ ice cold would have been so much better... and the warm Artichoke Dip was not freshly prepared & looked / tasted like it had been under a heat lamp from the day before. On a positive note ~ the Fried Calamari was quite good & was served (upon request) with a very spicy / yummy Fra Diavolo Sauce. I haven't written Donovan's off completely but I certainly won't be returning anytime soon!

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Questions & Answers

Who is playing Thursday July 18th. And what time?

Jude Monteleone | Jul 13, 2020
Kathy Ferarra | Jul 14, 2020

https://www.donovans-reef.com/music

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Hi are you open on the 4th. of July ?

Cynthia Scully | Jul 14, 2019
frank palmisano | Jul 15, 2019

Yes

Can you reserve here?

Kenneth Jones | Jul 14, 2019
Lauren C | Jul 15, 2019

Yes

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is there live music tonight

frank de pino | Jul 11, 2021
Chris Price | Jul 12, 2021

Donovan's reef is closed for the time being to revamp their menu and hire an adequate staff. Apparently the pandemic has given them issues being able to staff the restaurant the way they want so the inside restaurant is closed temporarily

Where can you park? Lot or street parking?

Karen Galley | Jul 14, 2019
Mike Lynch | Jul 15, 2019

Lot

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Do you have a private room that can accommodate 40-50 people?

Marty Kramer | Jul 14, 2019
Lynne Mansfield | Jul 15, 2019

Sonar next door is part of Donovan's. They also have an upstairs area.

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