Prime Pub

Connecticut really seems to be in love with the ski lodge, bougie pub vibes. That is by no means a negative, but I can think of close to 10 restaurants I've been to in the Danbury/Woodbury area that are similar in theme. Prime Pub is right by the chaotic meeting of Routes 7 and 84, and I imagine this is not a pleasant place to drive around in circa rush hour; luckily, I had the foresight to come for a weekday lunch. The interior is very spacious - high ceilings, oodles of high-top tables and plenty of room to roam. It's tough to feel cozy with so much space to work with, but this place masters that delicate balance well. I decided to warm up the cheeks with the Strawberry Bourbon Smash ($12.50), featuring bourbon (of course), strawberry puree, lemon juice and rhubarb bitters. It was good, but not great - you can sense the potential, but it's lacking something to offset the sweet tartness (maybe ginger beer?). As a result, it reminded me a LITTLE too much of cough syrup. I thought the dried strawberry garnish was a nice touch and I might consider ordering it again, but I wasn't blown away. For my entree, I went with the lamb burger (I think about $18.50) on the specials menu, which had feta cheese on it. The lamb was very tasty, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the feta cheese complemented the animal. I ordered it medium rare and it was probably closer to medium, medium well. As a result, it was a bit dry but still a solid burger. The fries it came with were perfectly crispy - I was a big fan. My dining companion had the prime Kobe patty melt ($15.99), which she said was cooked perfectly, medium rare, but the cheese was a bit tasteless and gooey. Her tater tots were excellent, and the vanilla creme brulee was good ($9), but slightly overcooked/dry. I thought the price point for all items was pretty on par for the area and restaurant type. The service was excellent, no issues there. Our server was attentive/friendly and stopped by on a regular basis throughout the meal. The bathroom was clean and had one of my favorite public restroom features - the water pump faucets that remind me of Little House on the Prairie. As an aside, the handicapped stall was one of the best equipped I've ever seen, with four different bars to hold onto, as well as a conveniently located flush chain. I didn't have a use for that stall, but anyone who needs to should have a fine time of it. Everything I sampled from the menu was on the verge of really good or great. Given that they have the intangibles down (namely the service and atmosphere), they're on the cusp of being one of the best destinations in the Danbury area.

Sat at the bar Mon 2/21/22 around 5pm. Food is good but the bartender looked like she wasn't in a good mood. Weirdly she was very attentive to my boyfriend but she completely ignored me. I ordered a drink that says it contains strawberries but she forgot about it and when I was trying to get her attention she kept ignoring me until my boyfriend asked her for another drink and a water for me. Very unpleasant vibes towards me even tho I barely spoke to her. I work in the food service too and I can assure I can be better server/bartender no question.

My wife and I sat at the bar on a rainy Saturday afternoon for a couple drinks and quick bite to eat. They did a great job in remodeling the inside and creating a relaxed atmosphere. The bartender was extremely friendly, cocktails were in point and there was a decent tap selection. My wife got fish tacos which she liked while I got the pulled pork tacos, also good. I would certainly come back especially since they have outdoor seating. One note *no happy hour* incase you were curious.