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Copper Beech Inn
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- Price Range:
-
$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
6 reviews for Copper Beech Inn
Dined here several times, both at the Brasserie and the Inn. Both are very good, though I prefer the Inn as it has more of a fine-dining feel.
Wine list is diverse and excellent. The waitstaff are thorough, attentive and professional. Food is thoughtfully executed with commensurate level of skill for this price range. Among the best options in the area.
Stood here for the weekend and decided to have dinner here the first night. Great wine list great dinner and great bar for after dinner. We are looking forward to going back.
The Copper Beech Inn has two restaurants: the elegant Copper Beech restaurant and the more casual Brasserie Pip. We chose the brasserie based on written reviews and by viewing menus beforehand. It seemed to have a more enticing menu.......and from the looks of it, other patrons most likely agreed with us because the brasserie was busier than the other restaurant.
Brasserie Pip serves classic French brasserie food. Brasserie is the French word for tavern and this tiny restaurant plays every bit the part. In addition to table/bench seating and a small bar, there is an enclosed porch section overlooking the outdoor gardens. Although we couldn't see much at night, I bet sitting on the porch during the day would make for an impressive sun filled afternoon lunch.
As for the food and wine, it was excellent. The lamb sausage was terrific and the way it was prepared reminded me of a fajita. Not surprising, food portions were more in line with commonl european portions rather than jumbo american portions. My only wish was that I had slightly more fish almandine, but we ordered plenty of other food and I was full by the end of the night. Someone at my table had the NY strip with frites and that appeared to be of a decent size. Lastly, if you go, don't skip dessert. The crème brulee and rhubarb cobbler were both superb, and although we didn't order it the chocolate mouse seemed to be a popular item at other tables.
By the way, in case you're wondering what the inn's name refers to......it's in reference to a large copper colored beech tree located in front of the inn.
We ate at Brasserie Pip, by candlelight, outside on the deck that overlooks the garden. They accommodated us right away in spite of the fact that we did not have a reservation. Super attentive service all around and they moved us outside as we originally requested when they had a cancellation. Brasserie Pip has really great atmosphere and the food is top-notch. We had duck fat fried fries, chicken liver pate, and the bone marrow to start. All were perfectly prepared and seasoned and were absolutely delicious. For dinner we had short ribs and halibut with chick peas - also delicious. The wine selections are reasonably priced and well thought out, as is everything at this restaurant. It's not cheap, but not expensive and the prices are about on-par with what is in the Fairfield/New Haven/Hartford county areas. Highly highly recommended.
I really enjoyed the part of the evening in PIPS before we sat down. It was at least a wee bit lively. Once in the restaurant on a Saturday Night it was very quiet. It was full but QUIET. Too quiet. We wanted so much to go back to PIPS, well, that we did. Less than 15 minutes later we moved our dinner to PIPS. They were accomodfating
I have been fortunate to have gone here on several occasions and have been delighted with the menu and the wine list. Definately not inexpensive but if it is THAT special occasion, this is the place to go.
The quality of service and food overwhelmingly good. Dinner for two can easily be over $80 but well worth the experience. Just a small addendum: They also have 13 guest rooms available. Their web site is : http://www.copperbeech...
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