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    Aqua

    3.7 (265 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Food drinks, service and ambiance is amazing! Been coming back at least once a week. Always a pleasure

    Calamari
    Barbara S.

    Enjoyed the seafood here. Had the whole belly clams which were fresh and lightly breaded but so crispy. The calamari and coconut shrimp appetizers were great for sharing. Relaxing outdoor picnic benches by the water. Service was quick.

    mother's day specials menu
    Abby R.

    My family and I stopped by Aqua for Mother's Day and had a great dining experience here! We didn't have a reservation and stopped by around 6, so it took around an hour to get us seated (honestly pretty speedy all things considered), and then we ordered some drinks and appetizers. Drinks were great, the Stellar Rose was delicious (I love passion fruit!) and appetizers came super quick even on the busy day. We were seated on the deck with a gorgeous view of the water, which was amazing. The main courses took a bit longer (the waitstaff let us know that with the Mother's Day rush it would take a second), but once it came it was BEYOND delicious. I got the Salmon Salad, a special, and I hope one day this dish makes it to the permanent menu because it was DELICIOUS. I loved it! Arugula, walnuts, cranberries, goat cheese, a honey citrus vinaigrette, and some nicely cooked salmon! Definitely a great dining experience, even on a busy day like Mother's Day!

    Clams casino
    Jeannine H.

    Hubby and I were out looking for a seafood restaurant with a view for lunch. This is a great seaside restaurant in a boat dock with plenty of parking and great views. Upon walking in it was pretty busy from lunch we had to wait about 10 minutes which in that area is not bad at all. We started out our lunch with Clams Casino appetizer. They were fresh and absolutely delicious. Also got a lobster bisque which is one of the best ones I've had and I've had a lot! There were chunks of lobster very creamy not too salty quite delicious. For lunch, my husband got clam strips and I got a lobster roll. The clam strips were very fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The breading was very light and tasty. The lobster roll was full of fresh tender sweet lobster meat, my only wish was that they added a little more butter. There was very little of it, and there was none on the side. Had a great view of the boat dock with the tiki bar, floating in and out. Great restaurant would definitely come back. Go visit if you're looking for good seafood!

    Clams on the half shell.
    Corduroy K.

    We had an interesting experience. The Buffalo wings were very good; plenty of sauce and we could order flats only, which is our preference. The clams were very fresh and correctly shucked. The fried pickles were over breaded and had no pickle flavor. Nope to them. We had a table in the bar overlooking Clinton harbor. A success there. Service was not good though. Never came back to the table to see if we wanted another drink. It was not crowded so no excuse for disinterested service. We may be back for the view and clams but not sure. Only an average time with a chance for better with a few improvements.

    Delisa W.

    This place was amazing! We went on a Friday evening so it was really busy but the wait wasn't too long and the staff was so friendly. The food was amazing and the view was even better!

    New England clam chowder
    Toni P.

    We started our weekend getaway with lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we still got a table by the window with beautiful views of the water and incoming boats. Service was prompt and friendly. We started with the New England chowder and we both had the Connecticut lobster roll (hot). A ton of perfectly cooked lobster was served in tasty toasty roll with butter. Will definitely go back!

    Lobster tacos

    Absolutely the best lunch ever. Our server was amazing. She was attentive and helpful. She knew the menu, she always had a smile. Food was fresh and quick! Highly recommend!!!!

    Great tacos! Greater staff and service!

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    Food served hot and tasty. Very busy location reservations recommended. Located on the marina with slips and fuel tank fill up.

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    It's alright. nothing special. The Fox news running throughout dinner was a real turnoff. Won't be back.

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    1 year ago

    We love going here over the Summer months. Really great calamari! Friendly staff and amazing atmosphere! Enjoy

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    8 months ago

    Much improved! Thank you! The staff and food is better than previous years. The management is atleast trying.

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    9 months ago

    Aqua has changed hands, but the overall quality of food remains average. It has a great water location, but the food does not draw me in.

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    Food, venue and waitstaff were all great! It was a beautiful, sunny holiday weekend and our service was on point.

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    The blackened tuna sandwich was a dried out burnt piece of questionable origin. Terrible.

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    We ended up coming to Lobster Landing twice during our trip -- once on the way to Mystic and again…read moreon the way back -- which probably says everything you need to know. It's definitely a little more expensive than some of the other lobster spots we tried, but I honestly liked the food here the most. The lobster meat is lightly seasoned with what tasted like butter and lemon, and it all worked perfectly together without overpowering the lobster. The bun was incredibly soft and loaded with so much meat that it was practically falling apart in the middle. We got the half-pound lobster roll both times and would absolutely order it again, but it is $60. The clam chowder was also excellent. It's creamy without being too thick, and you can really taste all the ingredients. The hot dogs seem to be really popular -- almost everyone was ordering a lobster roll and a hot dog combo. My son loved them so much he had two the first visit! The outdoor seating and water views make it such a relaxing place to sit and eat, and there's also a market on-site where you can buy lobster and shellfish. Definitely one of our favorite stops and somewhere we'd happily return to.

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    3.2
    (244 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We love it here. The employees are respectful and well trained…read more They are open seasonally and we are so glad they are open again. We drove to Clinton last summer after it was recommend and had to return with my mom this summer. The majority of the menu can be made gluten free! There are limited fountain drinks available but I saw people bringing their sangria etc with. It is on the water so if it is a cold day and you want to sit outside dress accordingly! I added pictures from last summer. I thought I reviewed oops!

    Cute spot by the water in Clinton. There is some parking which is helpful, and it's nicely tucked…read moreaway to the side of a building with plenty of picnic style tables next to and above the restaurant. We ordered two lobster rolls, a chicken sandwich, fried clam strips, fried shrimp, and lobster nachos. This wasn't cheap (I didn't see the total as someone else paid). The chicken sandwich was basic but no one's there for the chicken haha. The fries were crispy, the clams were fresh and the shrimp was deliciously jumbo and lightly battered. The lobster rolls were ok, they didn't have much flavor even with the butter, but we were served good sized chunks so that was nice. The lobster nachos were more impressive to look at than to eat because it was basically cold lobster, a corn salsa, and dry tortilla chips. There's nothing else served other than a spritz of lime so the dish is pretty dry on its own. I would probably come again because it's a pretty view and it's BYOB, maybe get the lobster rolls, but I'd definitely come back for the jumbo shrimp!

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    The Clam Castle

    4.0
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    1.2 mi
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    The real Clam Castle is back and better than ever! We've been here twice since the reopening and I…read morecan't wait for a few more visits over the summer. The fried cod was some of the best I've ever had. Fish tacos were very good - love the red pepper remoulade it comes with. French fries and fried clam strips are both excellent - though I agree with another reviewer who mentioned that the clams could be a bit crispier. The two times we've gotten them, they needed just a touch more crunch and golden brown color. Still very good and the best around!!! But feels like they would benefit from a bit more time in the fryer. Glad you're back, Clam Castle!!

    We decided to try a new place for soft-shell crabs this year after seeing several positive…read morerecommendations. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, and the restaurant had a casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to our expectations. The soft-shell crabs tasted good, but the portions were extremely disappointing. The crab itself was so small that it was dwarfed by the romaine lettuce and standard tomato slices on the sandwich. For a dish that's supposed to be the star of the meal, it felt underwhelming. We also ordered the whole belly clams. They were good, but not exceptional, especially considering the price. I personally prefer them a bit crispier, and the batter lacked that crunch. The portion size was average. Our bill for two soft-shell crab sandwiches, one order of fried whole belly clams, and two Diet Cokes came to about $80. I understand that dining out is expensive these days, but the value simply wasn't there for us--particularly when it came to the size of the soft-shell crabs. Overall, the service and atmosphere were positives, but based on the portion sizes and price, I'm not sure we'd return.

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