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Good News Restaurant and Bar

4.5 (181)
$31 to $50
American
694 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798-3701

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Good News Restaurant and Bar

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Woodbury

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
For over 30 years, Good News Restaurant and Bar in Woodbury, CT, has been a charming and unique dining destination that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is celebrated for its farm-to-table philosophy, emphasizing fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The menu features an eclectic mix of American and international cuisine, with seasonal dishes that highlight the best of Connecticut's produce. The renovated space with modern elegant decor, combined with a commitment to sustainability and community, makes Good News  a beloved spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable dining experience in a picturesque New England setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 266-4663
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Good News Restaurant and Bar.

4.5

4.5
(181)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Litchfield County

    Best Overall

  • Litchfield County

    Best Food

  • Litchfield County

    Best Service

  • Litchfield County

    Best Ambiance

  • Litchfield County

    Best Value

  • Litchfield County

    Innovative

  • Litchfield County

    Good for groups

  • Litchfield County

    Healthy

  • Litchfield County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Litchfield County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Litchfield County

    Romantic

  • Litchfield County

    Lively

  • Litchfield County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Good News Restaurant and Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with a lively bar scene and a "great dining experience." Patrons rave about "delicious food" and the "creative, inventive" dishes crafted by Chef Perez. Service is often highlighted as "attentive" with standout servers like Jackson and Zain. The recent renovation adds charm and comfort.
181 Reviews

  1. Carol

    Aruba1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant used to be great, but since it changed ownership it has become AWFUL! It is now owned by someone that has multiple chain restaurants and this has now become exactly that. Last night was the last time we will ever go back. The service was slow and items were forgotten. My son was served a meal with nuts which was not supposed to be part of the meal, a substitution had been made as several of us ordered the same thing. My son is severely allergic to nuts and became ill. Thankfully we did not have to call 911. The manager did not understand how this happened. Another time we came for dinner and our waitress was rude, there was food on the floor and our meals were mediocre. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 year and sadly I give up.
    Good News Restaurant and BarResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Carol, I want to sincerely apologize for your experience and, especially, for the situation involving your son's nut allergy. I am truly sorry that this happened to you. Food allergies are something we take very seriously and what you described is absolutely not the standard of care or attention we expect from our team. I completely understand how upsetting and concerning this must have been. Please know that I am personally taking your comments seriously, I will be addressing this situation directly with our culinary director to reinforce our allergy communication and food safety procedures. There is no excuse for a substitution like this to happen. I know words alone cannot undo what happened, but I hope you accept my sincerest apologies. Warm Regards, Management

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  2. Livia Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The only creative dish was the potsticker appetizer. Much of what made this restaurant a singular experience has been muted into a prosaic menu without levels of taste.

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  3. Tara Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat on the bar side, which was more lively than the restaurant side. Made for an enjoyable night out.

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  4. Karin Gold

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fabulous waitress. Didn’t feel rushed. Allowed us to bring a birthday cake for celebrating.

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  5. Edward

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday celebration. Calamari appetizer was outstanding, and scallops with risotto was excellent. Didn’t have room for dessert.

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  6. Sanja

    Connecticut6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I expected more of a Farm to table feel a little more upscale presentation and cooking. It fell flat.not something that didn’t feel like you can get him any other places and we were looking for something unique and special.

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  7. denise

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was wonderful. The food great. And our server Jackson was outstanding. Would definitely go back.

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  8. Maria

    Unspecified9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner there last night and everything was fantastic! The food was delicious, and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. We had such a great experience from start to finish. Definitely looking forward to coming back!!

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  9. Michele Gold

    New York City61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    After waiting 15 minutes and finally having to go find a waitress, our lunch was incredibly delicious! I would go back but sit inside so the staff will remember that you’re there.
    Good News Restaurant and BarResponded on August 27, 2026
    Dear Michele, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delay in service and for making you feel forgotten while dining outside. That is certainly not the experience we want any of our guests to have, and we'll be addressing this with our team to make sure next time you have a wonderful experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you the great experience. Next time you visit us, please ask for our General Manager Lexic, he will personally make sure you enjoy dining with us. Have a lovely day!

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  10. Ashley

    New York City39 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First let me say, the food was excellent. Service was terrible. Our server brought a wine list, took my husbands order for a beer, main courses were dropped and we had finished our dinner and were asking for to go containers before she came back without my husbands beer and to take our drink order. This also only happened because we had flagged down the host and asked if we could order wine. Then we waited another 10 min for the to go containers and 20 min for our drinks. After we watched through the class windows as she chatted with another table outside for close to 15 min while we waited for our bill. Again, we went to the host station to ask if we could get our bill. Not the best experience. We have dined here before and usually the service is fine. We watched as other servers were bustling around, it was too busy to be having conversations for 20 plus min. while other table(s) were ignored. I am sure we will dine here again, as I said the food is excellent, however, we will make sure to sit at the bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 266-4663
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Sunday is a standout for brunch, guests praise the Sunday brunch and enjoying the patio, while Monday nights are noted as a pleasant, quieter choice for celebrations like anniversaries.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at Good News Restaurant and Bar, the restaurant's listing notes that private parties are not allowed, with the focus on its open dining and bar areas.

Portions at Good News Restaurant and Bar are consistently described as generous, guests frequently say dishes are large, with many mentioning leftovers or needing doggie bags.

Yes, Good News Restaurant and Bar is a lovely pick for date night, with guests describing anniversary dinners as perfect and others calling the modern atmosphere ideal for a romantic evening.

For a quieter, more relaxed meal at Good News Restaurant and Bar choose a midweek evening (guests report the middle of the week, including Monday nights, can be very quiet); if you’d rather soak up energy, the bar area is the livelier spot many diners recommend.

Good News offers a renovated main dining room alongside a welcoming bar area (with booths and high-top seating) and a spacious patio/large outside area for al fresco dining.

Yes, guests have dined with their dogs on the patio, enjoying the outdoor space with their pups.

Good News can get very busy during peak visits, which some guests say slowed service, while Monday nights and midweek visits have been reported as much quieter and more relaxed.

Yes, Good News offers outdoor seating; guests mention patio and a large outside area that many have enjoyed across visits.

Good News Restaurant and Bar feels modern and elegantly renovated with an open, airy dining room and a welcoming bar that many guests call the heart of the place.

Guests have dined on the patio with dogs, one visitor specifically enjoyed the patio with their pup, indicating the outdoor area has hosted dogs.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together clothing rather than formal wear.

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Good News Restaurant and Bar

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Woodbury

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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