Johnny B’s Roadside Saloon is a welcoming restaurant in Wolcott, CT that brings together great food, lively energy, and the kind of comfort that keeps guests coming back.
Conveniently located at 1457 Meriden Rd, it offers a casual setting where friends, families, coworkers, and solo diners can relax and enjoy a meal that feels both easygoing and memorable. With a strong 4.40-star rating from 467 reviews, it has built a reputation for delivering an experience guests trust and recommend.
This is a place designed for flexibility and convenience, whether you want to dine in, enjoy outdoor seating, order delivery, or grab your meal to go. Johnny B’s Roadside Saloon serves lunch, dinner, dessert, and late-night food, along with catering for gatherings and special events.
The menu includes comfort food, local specialties, coffee, alcohol, beer, cocktails, and happy-hour drinks and food, giving guests plenty of reasons to stop in for a quick bite, a full meal, or a night out.
Known for fast service, a fireplace, a great beer selection, great cocktails, live music, and sports, it creates an atmosphere that is as entertaining as it is satisfying.
Accessibility and guest comfort are clearly a priority here. The restaurant includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, making it easier for everyone to enjoy their visit with confidence and ease.
Guests will also find practical amenities like a restroom, bar on site, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, along with table service and seating that support a smooth dining experience. Reservations are accepted and required, helping ensure a more organized and enjoyable visit.
With credit card and debit card payments accepted, Johnny B’s Roadside Saloon combines convenience, hospitality, and a lively neighborhood feel into one dependable destination for great food and good times.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Some things are just better shared. Our giant Bavarian pretzel arrives warm, soft, and perfectly salted, suspended above rich Guinness beer cheese and whole-grain mustard. Pull apart, dip, laugh, and make it the start of a great meal.
A dozen fresh littleneck clams gently steamed in a buttery white wine garlic broth with roasted garlic and herbs, accompanied by toasted garlic bread for soaking up every rich, savory drop.
Our signature littleneck clams simmered in a bold blend of Yuengling beer, Caribbean rum, fresh garlic, ripe tomatoes, and spicy long hot peppers. A broth so rich and flavorful, you'll want one more piece of bread.
Plump mushroom caps overflowing with our signature lobster stuffing, baked until bubbling in a delicate white wine butter sauce. Rich, comforting, and impossible to stop at just one.
Lightly seasoned calamari flash fried until perfectly crisp and tender, served with our slow-simmered marinara and fresh lemon. The kind of appetizer everyone reaches for first • With Fried Cherry Peppers & Gorgonzola Cream Sauce +$2.00
Tender whole clam strips lightly battered and fried golden, served with our house tartar sauce and fresh lemon. Crispy coastal comfort in every bite.
Packed with sweet jumbo lump crab and pan-seared until beautifully golden. Finished with our house remoulade and fresh lemon for a taste that brings the shore to your table.
Golden crispy shrimp tossed in our sticky sweet-and-spicy General Tso glaze and finished with toasted sesame. Bite-sized flavor that disappears faster than you'd expect.
A mountain of crispy seasoned fries buried beneath melted cheddar jack cheese, smoky applewood bacon, and cool buttermilk ranch. Built for sharing... but we won't judge if you keep them to yourself.
Fresh grilled chicken and melted cheeses folded inside a toasted flour tortilla with savory seasonings, grilled until golden and crisp. Served with salsa and cool sour cream.
Golden-fried mozzarella, perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly melty inside, finished with Parmesan and served with our rich house marinara. A timeless favorite that's always satisfying.
Thick-cut dill pickle chips fried until perfectly crunchy with a juicy center, paired with our creamy Boom Boom sauce for the perfect balance of tangy and bold.
Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheese, smoky bacon, and served with cool sour cream. A Johnny B's favorite that's perfect for passing around the table | Add Chili +$7.00
A towering stack of crispy tortilla chips layered with melted cheeses, fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream • Add Chicken +$7.00 | Short Rib +$9.00 | Shrimp +$12.00 | Sirloin +$16.00
Golden crispy egg rolls packed with seasoned chicken, roasted corn, black beans, peppers, and melted cheese. Finished with cool avocado ranch for a Southwest-inspired bite full of flavor.
Everything you love about a cheesesteak wrapped inside a crispy golden shell with shaved steak, melted cheese, and sautéed onions. Served with horseradish dipping sauce. Comfort food with a satisfying crunch.
Spicy Buffalo chicken and melted cheese wrapped in a crispy shell and served with Cool Ranch. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with just the right kick.
Ice-cold jumbo shrimp served with our bold house cocktail sauce and fresh lemon. Fresh, simple, and always a classic way to start your meal.
Fresh littleneck clams served over ice with cocktail sauce and lemon. A New England favorite that lets the freshness speak for itself.
Fresh, briny oysters served ice cold with classic cocktail sauce and fresh lemon. A timeless favorite for seafood lovers.
6 $8.99 | 12 $17.99 | 18 $26.99 | 24 $35.99 • Our jumbo wings are seasoned, fried until perfectly crispy, and tossed in your favorite signature sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and made for gathering around the table with friends.
6 $9.99 | 12 $19.99 • Fresh, hand cut chicken breast, lightly battered, fried golden, and tossed in your favorite house sauce. Crispy outside, tender inside, and impossible to stop eating after the first bite.
Crisp romaine hearts tossed in our creamy house Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and seasoned croutons. Fresh, timeless, and always satisfying.
A vibrant mix of crisp greens, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, carrots, and red onions. Garden-fresh flavor in every colorful bite.
A crisp iceberg wedge topped with smoky applewood bacon, juicy grape tomatoes, red onions, crumbled bleu cheese, and your favorite dressing. A steakhouse classic.
Add Chicken (Grilled, Fried, or Blackened Chicken) +$7.00 - Fresh chicken breast cooked just the way you like it for a hearty, satisfying upgrade. |||| Add Shrimp (Grilled, Blackened, Cajun, or Fried) +$12.00 - Sweet, tender shrimp prepared your way for a fresh coastal finish. |||| Add Sirloin Steak +$16.00 - Tender sirloin grilled to your preferred temperature, adding rich steakhouse flavor. |||| Add Atlantic Salmon (Grilled or Blackened) +$15.00 - Fresh Atlantic salmon tailored to your taste for a delicious and wholesome addition.
Ask your server about today's chef-crafted soup, made from scratch with seasonal ingredients and comforting flavors.
Sweet onions slowly caramelized in rich beef broth, topped with seasoned croutons, Swiss, and provolone, then baked until bubbling and golden.
Creamy New England chowder loaded with tender clams, hearty potatoes, smoky bacon, and comforting coastal flavor.
A slow-simmered blend of seasoned beef, hearty spices, and bold flavor. Served with crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect finish.
Our fresh 8 oz hand-pressed burger flame-grilled to juicy perfection, topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onion, pickles, and mayo on a buttery toasted brioche bun. Everything a great burger should be.
Everything you love about our Original Burger, crowned with thick-cut applewood smoked bacon for the perfect smoky, savory bite.
A flame-grilled 8 oz burger stacked high with melted cheddar, crispy onion rings, and smoky BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Big, bold, and made to satisfy.
Our juicy hand-pressed burger layered with sautéed onions, crispy bacon, and melted Swiss, grilled between slices of buttery rye until perfectly golden.
Flame-grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese, delivering rich, earthy flavors in every juicy bite.
A burger lover's favorite—topped with toasted bleu cheese crumbles, crispy applewood smoked bacon, and our signature secret sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Fork-tender slow-braised short rib piled high with cheddar and caramelized onions on grilled Texas toast, served with a rich au jus for dipping.
Slow-simmered tender pork and spicy long hot peppers served on a toasted hard roll, delivering old-school Italian comfort in every bite.
Thinly shaved steak grilled with peppers and onions, topped with melted American cheese and served on a toasted sub roll.
Choose grilled or crispy fried chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun • Add Cheese or Your Favorite Wing Sauce for Just +$1.00
Tender sliced ribeye grilled to order with melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted hard roll. Steakhouse flavor in sandwich form.
Crispy chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce with crumbled bleu cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla for the perfect balance of heat and cool.
Tender shaved pastrami layered with Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on buttery grilled rye bread.
Fresh oven-roasted turkey stacked with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on three layers of toasted bread. A classic done right.
Fresh grilled chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and creamy ranch wrapped in a warm grilled tortilla.
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in our signature Honey BBQ sauce, layered with melted cheddar on grilled bread for the ultimate sweet-and-smoky comfort sandwich.
A fresh Atlantic salmon filet, grilled or blackened to perfection and served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of potato. Light, flavorful, and finished with every bite tasting like the coast.
Beautifully marbled, hand-cut ribeye flame-grilled to your liking, and served with choice of potato and vegetable. A steakhouse favorite made to impress.
A hand-cut New York sirloin grilled just the way you like it, for bold steakhouse flavor. Served with a choice of potato and vegetable.
NY Sirloin $45.00 | Ribeye $55.00 • Choose a perfectly grilled NY Sirloin or Ribeye paired with two seafood stuffed shrimp and a jumbo lump crab cake. A feast that brings together the very best of land and sea.
Tender beef tips wok-seared with peppers and mushrooms in a sweet sesame teriyaki glaze, served over fragrant saffron rice and topped with crispy onion straws.
Lightly egg-battered chicken breasts pan-seared until golden and finished in a delicate lemon, butter, and white wine sauce. Bright, elegant, and comforting all at once.
Four jumbo shrimp generously filled with our signature lobster stuffing, baked until golden and served with drawn butter, fresh lemon, vegetables, and your choice of potato.
Creamy house-made cheddar mac and cheese loaded with crispy Buffalo chicken, finished with crumbled Gorgonzola for the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory.
Slow-braised beef short rib served over creamy wild mushroom risotto, finished with rich natural jus. Every forkful is tender, hearty, and packed with deep flavor.
Make It Yours! - Take your favorite steak over the top with one (or two) of our chef-crafted finishing touches. |||| • 2 Seafood Stuffed Shrimp +$8.00 - Two jumbo shrimp packed with our signature seafood stuffing, baked until golden and finished with warm drawn butter. |||| • Hot Cherry Peppers & Gorgonzola Sauce +$3.00 - Creamy gorgonzola meets the sweet heat of hot cherry peppers for a rich, bold finish. |||| • Teriyaki Sauce & Sautéed Onions +$3.00 - Sweet-savory teriyaki glaze paired with buttery caramelized onions. |||| • Sweet Sauce & Crumbled Blue Cheese +$3.00 - Our signature sweet sauce finished with tangy crumbled blue cheese. |||| • Cajun Dry Rub +$1.00 - A smoky, spicy blend of Cajun seasonings that adds just the right kick. |||| • Sautéed Mushrooms +$2.00 - Fresh mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter until tender, savory, and full of earthy flavor. |||| Mix & Match to Create Your Perfect Steak!
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and a bright Chardonnay lemon butter sauce, tossed with delicate capellini for a timeless Italian classic.
Blackened chicken layered over tender pasta in a silky Parmesan Alfredo with crispy applewood-smoked bacon. Creamy, smoky, and finished with a Cajun kick.
Tender grilled chicken breast served over penne pasta tossed in our velvety sun-dried tomato vodka cream sauce, finished with freshly shaved Parmesan. Rich, comforting, and impossible to put down.
Creamy, cheesy comfort made just for little appetites—and loved by grown-ups too.
A juicy cheeseburger served with crispy seasoned fries for a meal that always earns a smile.
Golden, crispy chicken nuggets with a side of fries—simple, fun, and always a favorite.
Buttery grilled bread filled with gooey melted cheese and served with crispy fries. Classic comfort in every bite.
Hear from our valued guests
We had a great meal tonight. The Cajun rub wings were dynamite. The brisket sandwich was amazing. The tap was clean and cold. Service was fun, happy, courteous and prompt. What more could you ask for. From me and the wife. Thanks update we went again and great. Back again and as good as always
Omg I went there yesterday and had bourbon glazed pork chop. It was on point! The Yukon mashed potatoes was fixed like I never had before. This was my first time going and will be back again
Ordered a burger and French onion soup via DoorDash. The French onion broth was sooooo good!! Nice and rich flavor like it should be! Burger was really good too, big and lots of flavor!
Didn't get food this time. The staff was great. I rather come here on game day than a cross the street. At least I will be able to watch the whole game before the place closes 🤭. I'm going to go back for lunch.
Was recommended by a coworker to try the Wednesday night steak specials. Sat at the bar, Mike (great personality he was alot of fun) and all the staff were excellent helping each other. The food was delish, steak cooked perfectly. We added stuffed shrimp which was so good. Portions were great, i forgot to get a pic of the salads which were a large size too. Definitely will be back.
Johnny B’s roadside saloon is our favorite place to go for date night. Great atmosphere, very warm and welcoming and we are always made to feel appreciated. They serve up some of the best wings I’ve ever had, boneless and bone in, the burgers are out of this world, hand pressed and never frozen. They have great specials including steak night on Wednesdays where you can get a fantastic steak dinner for a great price! Great food! Great prices,Great staff and a lovely family friendly atmosphere all combine to make this our “go to” spot for date night! Try this place and I guarantee you will NOT be disappointed.
I almost never write reviews; but tonight I had best meal I've had in at least a year. The Ultimate Surf and Turf was a steal for 45. The steak was perfect, the loaded mashed was amazing, and Mike the bartender was very attentive and I never had an empty beer. As an out of towner(Buffalo NY); I couldn't ask for more. I'll let everyone I know who passes through here to stop on in!
I love the food I always order through door dash and have my bf pick up. Today he went for pick up and order was not placed. Jen went above and beyond to make sure everything came out well and fast. Thank you so much!! I know now to call for a pick up order instead of placing it through door dash.
I went there yesterday for the first time. It was my brother & sister in law 50th anniversary. The food was excellent! I got the steak tips over rice, the portion was huge. My husband got the salmon & he really enjoyed it. The place was really busy but our waitress was amazing. We will definitely be going back.
This place deserves the five star rating since it always exceeds in food and will continue to make many customer palettes happy. A very casual and comfortable place to hang out alone or in a group. Staff and management is always quick and food is on time for a busy hopping place. The steak night specials are outstanding especially the Prime Rib. You won't be disappointed.
Common questions about Johnny B's Roadside Saloon
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon is located at 1457 Meriden Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716, United States, Wolcott, CT, United States.
You can reach Johnny B's Roadside Saloon by calling +1 203-879-2216.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 467 customer reviews.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following planning: Reservations required, Accepts reservations.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Johnny B's Roadside Saloon features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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