Southport Brewing Company

Southport Brewing Company 203-256-BEER

2600 Post Rd Southport, CT 06490

With locations in Hamden, Milford, Stamford, Branford and Southport- SBC has become a popular Connecticut restaurant over the last 10 years- bringing in all different crowds. The Southport location, its original, is the only one I can really report on. It brings in families for dinner, couples, the sports-watching crowd and those who just enjoy tasting one of their 27 brews. 

SBC offers salads, bar food, burgers, sandwiches, and even entrees- steaks, pork and pasta dishes. I personally think their thin-crust pizzas are one of their better options. The last time I ate at SBC, I went with two friends, Eliza and Jordan for a quick dinner. 

I ordered the pork and beans-a pork chop with orange marmalade and sauteed beans with spinach. The beans and spinach worked well with the sweetness of the orange sauce, and I thought the pork was overall pretty good. 

Jordan ordered the pork special- his pork was overcooked/dry and the sauce was lacking in flavor. Eliza ordered the warm goat cheese salad which tasted pretty good- a simple salad but the goat cheese had a nice Focaccia crust that added texture. 

For dessert we ordered key lime pie and the chocolate lava cake. Both desserts were decent- not the best of either that I've ever had but not memorable by any means.

Don't expect to get great food at SBC, but its a good place for a modest family dinner, and I recommend trying the pizza or to watch a sports game at their bar/booths. Note: I can't comment on their beers- only a few more years..

S & S Dugout

S & S Dugout 203-255-2579

3449 Post Road Southport, CT 06890

Located on the Post Road (just past the Westport border), the S & S Dugout has been serving up breakfast and lunch for years. The decor is nothing to brag about, but the Dugout does offer a place to stop for a cheap breakfast or lunch. 

I've eaten at the Dugout several times, and I'd say my favorite item on the menu was the sausage and egg sandwich. They use a spicy sausage patty that adds much more flavor than ham or bacon. The Dugout also has omelets, french toast, hash browns and your other breakfast regulars. The breakfast was nothing too special- just pretty average. 

The lunch at the Dugout has very limited options with your normal sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, and that's about it. For me, the burger and hot dog were just average, too. Although I have yet to try their supposedly delicious roast beef sandwich, the Dugout is simply a place for a quick, cheap bite to eat. 

I'd say don't expect a great meal, as they have few choices and offer just your standard dishes. If you are going to eat at the Dugout, I recommend getting breakfast and get the sausage with it. Unless you're looking for a cheap, greasy dish- skip the Dugout and head somewhere else.