Good food and up to par service. Love the deep fried foods…read moreat Stowe's Beach ambiance One locals favorite seafoods restaurant.

My wife and spent the past week touring New England. The final stop on our trip was Hamden CT to…read morevisit her brother and his wife. For lunch on our last day he introduced us to Stowe's. I'm so glad he did! This place is great! Before lunch we worked up an appetite walking Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary. After our walk we stopped by Stowe's which is right there. When you walk in you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. My brother-in-law and I each had the Lobster Roll and it was delicious. I wouldn't change a thing! The place has a nice vibe, service is good, and prices are very reasonable. Thanks Mark! I can't wait for my next visit!

I've been wanting to visit this market for a while. Today was my first time at state Fish Farm…read moremarket. Andy assisted me and he was absolutely amazing. He was very patient, helpful, and did not mind answering my hundreds of questions. I will definitely be back again. Fresh fish and great variety.

The place smells horrendous when you step in. The workers there are quick to help you look for what…read moreyou need, but the place is incredibly unorganized. Hard to find what you want, and makes me want to be in and out as soon as possible.

"She's got a set of gills, like no fish I've ever seen Long…read moreblonde hair and a tail in between I'm in love with a creature from the sea And she's bringin' out the crustacean in me " (Jimmy Buffett) To The Gills brings "fresh hand cut seafood to Litchfield County, CT". They share a funky space with New Curds on the Block cheese shop in an old brick mill building. We climbed a rickety wood staircase in the back of the building to get into the shops. Don't enter through the front of the building or you'll end up in a karate dojo. They sell super fresh fish and shellfish - Atlantic Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Sea Bass (MA). Blackfish, Sardines, Pink Shrimp, Scallops, Soft Shell Crabs, Steamers, Littleneck Clams, Gem Clams, PEI Mussels, and Crab Cakes. You can order online and pick up at their Oakville Shop, Bantam Farmer's Market, or Washington Depot Farmer's Market. We swung by yesterday and had a hard time deciding what to buy. I was tempted by the soft-shell crabs because I never had them before. But ultimately, I chickened out and went for three of their big crab cakes. They were $7 each and worth every dime. They weighed in at 4 ounces and were PACKED with crab meat and very little breading or filling. A few minutes in the air fryer at 350 and they were as good as any I've ever had. As I said, they share retail space with the New Curds on the Block cheese shop (after all, the two owners are married), and after we bought the crab cakes, a wedge of Dutch Knuckle cheese, a tin of smoked mussels, some addictive Maple Toffee Almonds, all of the purchases rang up on a combined receipt.

ORIGIN: Zachary Redin, with fifteen years as an Institute of…read moreCulinary Education-trained chef and fishmonger, opened To the Gills in 2022. The shop's name refers to an idiom that is used to express something being completely full. CONCEPT: The shop provides a curated collection of seafood, and associated seasonings, to Litchfield County. LOCATION: To the Gills shares a second floor corner suite with a cheese shop and knife sharpener. The suite is located in a building that long served as the site for Seymour Smith garden tool manufacturing. AMBIANCE: The shop is decorated with many unique items, such as an old cash register and oven. Tremendous windows line the time-worn brick walls of the former factory which had been built in the early 20th century. FOOD: The shop sells custom poke bowls and prepared chowder, crab cakes, and seaweed salad for quick meals. Shellfish, fin fish, smoked fish, and seafood seasonings are also sold, including uncommonly found fish such as parrot fish. SERVICE: Service is friendly and knowledgeable. TIPS: To the Gills also sells through the Washington Farmers' Market during warm weather Saturdays. There is no seating in the building, but there is a gazebo with two outdoor dining chairs and a side table in the parking lot. Neighboring Steel Creek has a bench overlooking the bridge. There is no elevator in the building. The second floor can be reached via an outdoor ramp that stretches across one side of the L-shaped building. To the Gills periodically serves raw oysters at neighboring Lasting Brass Brewery. Check the brewery's event calendar. To the Gills occasionally arranges informative events at the shop. In November I participated in a caviar tasting event in which eight different fish roes that are sold at the shop were featured and their provenance described. Follow the shop's Instagram account for future event announcements. A cheese shop (New Curds on the Block) and blade/knife sharpener are located in same suite.

Went here and bought some appetizers for dinner…read more They have very cute displays and the owners are very friendly and helpful. We bought some fresh oysters and the owner shuck it and put it a very nice container- a 5 Star service. The Octopus Salad is tasty and delicious. The store is clean and tidy. A must to see when you're in the area.

I have found my fish market! I picked up some ahi tuna the other day to make homemade poke bowls,…read moreand the tuna was awesome! I preordered it and they called me to let me know it came in. It was a nice thick cut of beautiful tuna! I wish I took a picture before I made my dinner. I have attached a picture. It's not a traditional poke bowl, but close enough. We are going to put this place in the meal rotation for great cuts of fish! They also carry grouper, which made me super happy. This FL girl Ives her fried grouper sandwiches!

Outside dining on the water with individual picnic tables and table service. Beautiful view of the…read moremarina and LIS! Kind staff and delicious food! We tried lobster bisque (creamy broth with chunks of lobster-touch of brine-you know it's fresh!), Cole slaw (hearty portion for 1 or split between two-flavorful and creamy), and lobster rolls (packed with succulent lobster-ample mix of tail and claw, melt in your mouth!).

Guilford Lobster Pound served up a good quality , fresh lobster roll with a nicely toasted bun, but…read moreit didn't have that rich, buttery flavor I was hoping for. The quality was there, but the taste felt a bit flat. I wanted more depth, more butter, more something. It's fine if you like a lighter take, but for me it landed right in the middle--solid 3/5. The people working there were super pleasant and kind while serving us our food! Loved the outdoor, By the water, seating too!

Just went for the first time. Had the fish & Chips. Best…read moreever. The fish was done perfect & the fry were real old fashion ,with the skins on. There tartar sauce, I was told they make there own. VERY GOOD recommend. I'll be coming back again

We did takeout on a busy Fourth of July. Great food, extensive menu, attentive staff…read more On a busy day everything was great.

Warm, friendly service, great use of limited space, took home and prepared: shrimp, smelts, smoked…read moresalmon, crab cakes, stuffed clams, calamari, more shrimp...everything was of excellent quality, worth the price and will revisit and recommend to anyone looking for good quality seafood in the area. Interior was clean and well lit.

Cold harbor has an amazing variety of fresh fish, prepared crab and cod cakes. We bought 2 lobster…read moreroll do it yourself style. There was an ample amount of meat for a delicious lunch. Great service at a nice clean store. Definitely we will be back!

Listened to a podcast on AmazingTales Up and Down Connecticuts Coast…read morehttps://amazingtalesct.podbean.com/ about the local guys that started this company, and noting our annual family camp out at Hammonassett Beach is just steps away, about 10 of us headed over to get oysters. They were so amazing we went back for little neck clams the next morning. A stunningly beautiful location, excellent customer service, no frills, efficient business and the freshest shellfish you can find will keep us coming back. Home in NY now and kicking myself that I didn't stock the cooler with mussels. Til next time!

I mean....as local and fresh as it gets. Boat to table. Family owned and run...shellfish right off…read morethe boat. Shack is tucked behind marina, right on the water. Oysters the specialty, but everything is excellent. So glad I found this hidden spot.