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Welcome to Cactus Bistro, Bar, and Grill, located in the heart of East Haddam, CT. Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable mediterranean and Spanish cuisine, crafted to perfection by our expert chefs. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience in our cozy indoor seating or savor your meal on our charming patio. Our full bar offers a wide selection of beverages, from fine wines to craft cocktails, ensuring the perfect complement to your dining experience. Join us at Cactus Bistro for an unforgettable taste adventure!
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 381 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423
Phone: (860) 891-8408
Website: https://www.cactusbistrobarandgrill.com/
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Reviews
Justin Holmes
Great French onion soup that’s only $7. Real espresso martinis, the espresso is made fresh for each drink. Amazing. Pleasant, bright atmosphere.the peach raspberry margaritas are delicious. The garlic knots?? AMAZING.
Try it, you’ll like it
… moreTry it, you’ll like it
Kira Register
I found this place on Google during my drive from NY to CT, and it did not disappoint. The moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt perfect—warm, welcoming, and inviting. Our server was wonderful and incredibly attentive, making the experience even better. And the food and drinks? Absolutely to die for. Every bite and sip blew my mind. Highly, highly recommend!
… moreZachary MacDonald
Beautiful building with wonderful food choices. I had the cast iron ribeye which was quite good. The bleu cheese instead of traditional seasoning is not something I would normally eat but I wanted to give it a shot. I probably won’t get it again though it was cooked very well and the meat quality seemed decent enough. I think next time I’ll try a pasta dish. Cactus has great potential to become a place I regularly eat at.
… moreBee Brown
Was trying to go to another place that was listed as open and got all the way there to find out it was closed.
Pulled into a parking lot to see what was in the area and asked someone parked where to get good food. As my daughter was pulling it up on Google the guy said Cactus Bistro.
This place is absolutely GORGEOUS. Very nice patio but we were not dressed to be outside and it was a bit cool. Was not crowded and despite getting there late in the evening everyone was still pleasant. There were a few people at the bar which was lovely and they had preseason football on.
Waitress was so sweet and pleasant. She took our drink orders and even contributed to helping choose what to eat because everyone the menu sounded delicious.
My daughter got the Salmon Oreganata, grand princess opted for lasagna and I decided to try something I have never had – Veal Osso Buco.
I did get a Bloody Mary (well two). It was Zing Zang but had some nice accoutrements and a good amount of vodka.
Oh I forgot the bread!! Those warm bread rolls they brought to the table were so good!
Food comes. My daughter loved her salmon – sauce was so flavorful. GP said the lasagna was really good. I had to taste it and it was definitely like I made it myself. Now to the Osso Buco. A huge piece of lamb covered in a gravy that words do it no justice, a generous portion of mashed potatoes that needed nothing added, and some mixed veggies (carrots, broccoli and asparagus). Being the first time for me that Osso Buco was amazing. The meat was tender and seasoned. The gravy was not overpowering the meat and complimented it nicely. Even sliding the mashed potatoes through the gravy made them even better even though they were great alone.
All in all I am hella glad the other place was closed because this place was AMAZING all the way – drinks, food, atmosphere, staff and price.
Shout out Rachel our waitress!! Great suggestions!!
… morePulled into a parking lot to see what was in the area and asked someone parked where to get good food. As my daughter was pulling it up on Google the guy said Cactus Bistro.
This place is absolutely GORGEOUS. Very nice patio but we were not dressed to be outside and it was a bit cool. Was not crowded and despite getting there late in the evening everyone was still pleasant. There were a few people at the bar which was lovely and they had preseason football on.
Waitress was so sweet and pleasant. She took our drink orders and even contributed to helping choose what to eat because everyone the menu sounded delicious.
My daughter got the Salmon Oreganata, grand princess opted for lasagna and I decided to try something I have never had – Veal Osso Buco.
I did get a Bloody Mary (well two). It was Zing Zang but had some nice accoutrements and a good amount of vodka.
Oh I forgot the bread!! Those warm bread rolls they brought to the table were so good!
Food comes. My daughter loved her salmon – sauce was so flavorful. GP said the lasagna was really good. I had to taste it and it was definitely like I made it myself. Now to the Osso Buco. A huge piece of lamb covered in a gravy that words do it no justice, a generous portion of mashed potatoes that needed nothing added, and some mixed veggies (carrots, broccoli and asparagus). Being the first time for me that Osso Buco was amazing. The meat was tender and seasoned. The gravy was not overpowering the meat and complimented it nicely. Even sliding the mashed potatoes through the gravy made them even better even though they were great alone.
All in all I am hella glad the other place was closed because this place was AMAZING all the way – drinks, food, atmosphere, staff and price.
Shout out Rachel our waitress!! Great suggestions!!
Kim Czepiga
Stopped here for the first time in our way to a show at the Goodspeed and what a delight! Warm, welcoming, delicious food, generous portions and reasonable prices. This pescatarian found plenty of menu options – we ordered the taco app, penne alla vodka, and a Brussels sprouts “tower” which surprised us as the star of the meal! If you haven’t been here – go! Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!
… moreKat C
5 STARS for multiple reasons!!
First time at this restaurant & will not be my last.
Lots of parking & welcoming entryway.
An extensive menu with lots of amazing drinks, appetizers, salads, entrées & desserts.
Our waitress, Kathryn was very friendly, polite, inviting, informative & attentive. Very hospitable & hope to have her again when we return!
On the house garlic knots were definitely homemade with a very light, tasty olive oil sauce. Not overbearing at all.
Drink of choice, peach raspberry margarita (best I have ever had)!!
For my app I chose the BBQ wings which were a great price, large in size & amazing taste.
Dinner – Tortellini Carbonaro, this was the tastiest I have ever had & I’ve had this dish many times before in other establishments.
The pasta to sauce ratio was absolutely perfection.
The small cut up pieces of bacon were heavenly.
I would get this dish again, hands down!
Hubby’s dinner – Carne Asada.
Was a great portion size, steak was perfectly cooked at medium temperature.
The rice & refried beans were amazing & the guacamole on the side, fantastic!
As for the restaurant itself, very clean, family friendly, bar area, tvs, beautiful decor & windows throughout.
… moreFirst time at this restaurant & will not be my last.
Lots of parking & welcoming entryway.
An extensive menu with lots of amazing drinks, appetizers, salads, entrées & desserts.
Our waitress, Kathryn was very friendly, polite, inviting, informative & attentive. Very hospitable & hope to have her again when we return!
On the house garlic knots were definitely homemade with a very light, tasty olive oil sauce. Not overbearing at all.
Drink of choice, peach raspberry margarita (best I have ever had)!!
For my app I chose the BBQ wings which were a great price, large in size & amazing taste.
Dinner – Tortellini Carbonaro, this was the tastiest I have ever had & I’ve had this dish many times before in other establishments.
The pasta to sauce ratio was absolutely perfection.
The small cut up pieces of bacon were heavenly.
I would get this dish again, hands down!
Hubby’s dinner – Carne Asada.
Was a great portion size, steak was perfectly cooked at medium temperature.
The rice & refried beans were amazing & the guacamole on the side, fantastic!
As for the restaurant itself, very clean, family friendly, bar area, tvs, beautiful decor & windows throughout.
brandon mcnulty
I ordered the chicken wings which I have had before. I asked for them to be tossed however they did not do so. Same 10/10 quality chicken gussy I’ve always gotten from them. Juicy, crunchy and delish! Secondly I always like ordering something I haven’t tried from a place. Today I ordered the cactus burger and….. struck pure gold! I ordered it medium-well which I always do in case the grill is hot or anything so it’s not a hockey puck. This was far from that! Juicy, delicious, full of rich and umami flavor! I will be back again truly a burger I will crave randomly. You did it, you won, I came, and will come again!!!
… moreMike D
First time here, live locally. I’d say it was just ok. Ordered the steak fajitas (32.00) and it had less than 5 pieces of steak altogether, lots of veggies, soaked in oil, lots of oil. Was most surprised by the sour cream, guacamole and salsa – not fresh or made in house. I thought this was supposed to be a somewhat of a restaurant so the Heinz products kind of surprised me especially for what I paid for the meal. Also, not a single cactus in the place, looks more like a funeral home than it does restaurant. Maybe I’ll come back and try something else, but not for a while…
… moreKathryn Hnat
I didn’t know what to expect. I felt like I underdressed but then I again I thought it was Mexican with the name. The menu is all over the place. Italian, American, Mexican. The bread knots didn’t have much flavor. I thought at first they were garlic knots but they were plain bread sitting in a bowl of olive oil (???). I got the chicken bacon wrap and it was delicious. My family split the fajitas which were accompanied with packaged sour cream, salsa and guacamole. We asked for more cheese as the cheese they provided melted into the beans that my husband said tasted canned. Seems a lot of their food is prepackaged as opposed to freshly made.
… moreLauren Michaud
A really great place. We went for lunch on Sunday. All the food was great as well as the service and atmosphere. We had wings, popcorn shrimp, chelicken franchise, penne ala vodka and a scallop special app. Oh..and drinks were great too.
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