My first time at Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill was an overall great experience. It is a classic…read morebar and restaurant setup with main bar seating and tables all around. It isn't huge inside but they use the space so wisely. The kitchen is open to the bar so you can see and hear all the amazing things happening back there which really adds to the local neighborhood vibe. The bartenders there are very sweet and attentive, they help bring the whole experience there to 5 stars. I came on a Wednesday for the $17.99 lobster roll special and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. It is a quarter pound of lobster and you get actual lumps of claw and meat rather than the shredded stuff some other places serve. The butter it's sautéed in is seasoned delicately to accentuate the fresh lobster instead of covering up the taste. The portion was surprisingly large and it comes on a fresh bun that is lightly buttered and toasted. It even comes with a little cup of extra butter which I totally slathered on because I love butter! Every bite was so fresh and soft. The roll comes with fries and I did the optional $5 upcharge for the lobster bisque. That was also the best I've ever had because I've never seen bisque with such large chunks of lobster in it. It was just crazy good. Everything was well worth the price and I'd honestly come back even on days when it's not a special. They have something going on every night like the $9.99 burger and fries on Mondays, so that will definitely be my next reason to visit. I will be back for sure!

Little hole in the wall gem Excellent food…read moreChef kind enough to come out to chat looked so professional and definitely knows how to cook! Barmaid Courtney made a great manhattan and was so friendly Lovely waitress also so friendly i unfortunately didn't get her name Great ambience Can't wait to go back!

Great food love that place just wish they were open longer have been eating there for over twenty…read moreyears

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

Fantastic meal and the perfect way to end our Connecticut getaway. We sat outside overlooking the…read moreharbor and our server was outstanding. The Harbor Sampler was excellent, the mussel pot had a unique curry broth that we really enjoyed, and the New England IPAs and Frozé hit the spot. The clam chowder had great flavor and a large amount of crab but it could've been a little warmer and a few oyster crackers would've been nice. If you're looking for fresh seafood, oysters, harbor views, and great service, Shell & Bones is absolutely worth the stop.

Fabulous second time here as a visitor to New Haven. My first time for brunch great, other than the…read moretemperature of my food, so I came get back for date night. They said they could not guarantee the patio. But we were lucky to be able to sit outside anyway. The water is magical at night. More importantly, they have a very interesting bar program and delicious food. I got the new Message in a Bottle cocktail, which was clarified, so there is mango, lime, rum, orgeat, curaçao and milk... but it was as clear as an old-fashioned. Lots of flavors going on and they balanced extreme well. Very delicious, vacation-like, and sophisticated. The bread here was also delicious as well the butter and the black salt it was served with. They have a whole vegan menu, but there were also some vegetarian things on the main menu so I stick with that. The beet salad was incredible. Huge portion, and some very delicious blue cheese which was in the dressing. It was very filling and I still had some to take back to my hotel. The wild mushroom "bolognese" (meatless) was tasty too, but it had a little too much of an herb (thyme?). Otherwise the meal was so very delicious and the setting was beautiful. And this is coming from a San Diegan who is used to waterfront views and good food!

Great for à la cart and all you can eat sushi, boil, etc…read more We were even allowed to mix à la cart and unlimited at the same table. Really helpful for non-sushi and sushi eaters. Limited and large stomachs. Drinks are priced at happy hour prices all day. No need for a happy hour menu. Real cocktails with friends, good food, and AC.

Mother's Day at Sushi Kingdom Japanese Restaurant was busy, chaotic, and honestly still a really…read moregood time This place was PACKED. You could tell moms were being celebrated everywhere, families were out enjoying themselves, and despite the crowd, the atmosphere still felt fun and lively instead of stressful. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu with a huge variety of sushi, seafood options, and buffet station, which definitely felt worth the price considering how much food is available. Without a reservation, the wait looked pretty long, so I'd definitely recommend calling ahead on holidays or weekends. Even with how crowded it was, the service stayed good throughout the night. The ordering system uses tablets at the table, and because of how busy it was, a few of my orders didn't go through the first time. I mentioned it to our server and he immediately addressed the issue, made sure I reordered everything, and continued checking in to make sure our food was arriving correctly. I also appreciated how accommodating the staff was. I asked for a chicken sushi roll and they made one for me I did have to reorder the seafood boil before receiving it, but the servers stayed attentive, communicated with us, and handled concerns professionally the entire time. What stood out most was that despite the chaos, everyone still seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff was clearly working hard, but they stayed friendly and attentive throughout the Mother's Day rush. Overall, the food was good, the vibe stayed positive, and it still ended up being an enjoyable holiday dinner with friends and family. Definitely a spot I'd come back to; just with a reservation next time

I went her with a friend for lunch. She had a clam strip sandwich which was loaded. It think it…read morewas around $10! I had the whole belly clams with fries and got a cup of Cajun crab soup to go. It was really good. The fried clams and fries were soaked in oil. It was perfectly done. We ordered inside and sat in their covered patio that has heaters. We'll definitely go back when we're in the area.

Delivery prompt. Friendly. Mixed fried seafood…read more Shrimp, scallops, clam strips and onion rings. Filets cooked perfectly.

We visited recently - Fried Cod Fish was great…read more Plenty of Off Street Parking in their lot. Mikey the Waiter was very good and attentive - thanks. Rick the Chef did a very nice job on our meal.

We were in the area and decided to have a late lunch. We both felt like seafood and found the…read moreLobster Shack thanks to fellow yelpers. Were greeted warmly. Was given a choice of upstairs or downstairs. We chose upstairs for the view. Didn't disappoint. Very pretty view. Immediately our waitress Andrea stopped by to drop off water and take our beverage order. We decided on fried shrimp and fries for me and fried clams and onion rings for my husband. The food arrived quickly and once again Andrea made sure we had everything we needed. My shrimp was delicious. Fries were good too. Hubby's clams were good too, as well as the onion rings. Hubby tried a new IPA, I stuck with a diet soda. Wish I could have given 4 1/2 stars. Everything was wonderful. A bit expensive, but would definitely return and do it again! A treat worth paying a little more than usual for us. Thanks for a great meal.

This spot is a definite hit. The portion sizes are…read moreperfection, the flavor of the seafood boil as well as the fries were out of this world, and the decor was super cute and perfectly on theme! We also got drinks which I did not take a picture of, it was a frozen mango margarita and a passion fruit sunrise and both were just the right amount of alcohol and flavor. We went around mid day so the restaurant was not busy at all. All services provided were quick and efficient and we were in and out in about an hour and a half. I would definitely recommend this spot for any seafood lovers!

Came back here for my younger daughter's birthday. I ordered mozzarella sticks for the table and…read moregot their Cajun wings and fries which was consistently good as last time. My teenager daughter couldn't finish her seafood boil and gave the rest to my younger daughter... my teenager vomited in the bathroom, when we got home my younger daughter vomited a little and her cheeks were red and blotchy. My teenager was still sick in the morning. We believe it was my teenage daughter's boil that got them sick. I was happy the bartender accommodated my drink request. I asked for a blue Long Island but to tweak it with mango. after looking at the receipt I see the server changed twice for a blue Long Island and a Long Island with mango added. Which sucks because we really liked this place and I don't think we'll be back after this.

This place was ok at best. Some of the positives was that it had a cool location across from the…read morewater. The staff friendliness was fine. The kids plate of chicken tenders was pretty big. I thought it was the adult size but they confirmed it was for kids. The not so good, the wait for the food was like 45 minutes and it was not even that busy. We got buffalo chicken dip as a starter which came out quick and it was pretty good. It had a nice buffalo flavor and was very heavy on the chicken. Once we finished it, we sat for at least 35 minutes waiting for our entrees. And the entrees were all below average. The blackened chicken sandwich was very bland. The chicken cutlet sandwich was mostly bread and the bread was below average. The mussels were good. The Thai wings were ok. Service: 7/10 Food: 5/10 I probably would not go back except for the location purposes. The Dive Bar restaurant next door is better.

First time here. Looking for a nice raw bar experience after leaving another West Haven bar because…read morethe kitchen was closed due to cleaning. Found out that on Tuesdays they have 1/2 price clams on the 1/2 shell so we ordered a dozen. They came out nice and cold. Beautifully shucked. No shells and great flavor. We also ordered stuffed clams which came out amazing. Two huge stuffed clams overstuffed that we couldn't even finish!! Our server was the sweetest girl ever. She was right on point. Never missed a beat. Definitely will be back. Just upset I forgot to take photos. Oh and we sat on the enclosed deck overlooking the water which had a nice breeze coming through. I have to say this was the perfect dining experience I've had in a long time.

The food tastes really good, but lately the service has been disappointing. There have been several…read moretimes when items were missing from my order, and the staff did not seem very professional. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's frustrating when the same item is forgotten over and over again, especially since I visit this restaurant often. Another issue is the portion sizes. For almost $30, I expected a much larger catfish and shrimp platter. The catfish portions were so small that they looked more like chicken tenders than catfish fillets. The manager, Hidi, spoke with us privately about one of the mistakes, which I appreciated. However, after dealing with the same problems repeatedly, I'm disappointed. As a paying customer, I expect better service, accurate orders, and portions that match the price.

I love coming here for fresh fried fish. There are two entrances on the right is to go and the door…read moreon the left for dining in. Today we dined in and ordered my absolute favorite, the fish and shrimp combo. Walk up to counter place order and food is delivered to your table by number. With a fair size dining room there's always an open table. The portions are shareable and come with plenty of extras like fries and onion rings. Next time I will try the hush puppies.

This wonderful place is my "Cheers" I absolutely love everything about Dive Bar....the entire staff…read moreare amazing and top notch and the food is great across the entire menu. I love to say that "even the napkins are good" On this Saturday, I shared a table with my good friend and we both enjoyed a wonderful visit with good conversation. Adding to our good time, was Sally (one of our favorite servers) Next week, my niece and I will be coming to Dive Bar for her first time ever and I know she can't wait? I have the best time telling all of my friends and family about Dive Bar, love it so much Whether you're a seasoned veteran visitor like me or a newcomer.....Dive Bar hits the mark all the time ? Some of the best burgers and wings in West Haven

First time trying them was yesterday, Sunday 7/26/2026 afternoon for lunch. There were no tables…read moreavailable so sat at the bar. Super cute sports bar across from the water with great views. We ordered the steak tacos and wings with hot sauce. Nice size wings, cooked perfectly and so tasty. Tacos had lots of very tender beef and just amazing flavor. The tacos have pickled carrots onions and radishes on it with peppery lettuce. The restaurant was busy so a bit noisy but able to talk easily. Both Cara and Krista were friendly and professional. We will definitely be back to try more menu items. Parking was a bit tight.