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    Nautilus Milford

    3.9 (64 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Tsunami 2.0 - definitely tropical
    Jess L.

    My partner and I came on a Friday night, and this spot was popping! It's definitely a spot where locals meetup. We snagged two seats by the bar and were able to watch sports on the three screens above the modest bar. There's outdoor seating, which always seemed full when we walked by. The patrons seem to spill out onto the sidewalk.

    Beef sliders and chicken quesadillas
    Marcella B.

    Such a cute and friendly local spot . We had great appetizers . The beef sliders and chicken quesadillas are must haves . The meat was perfectly cooked and super flavorful. Quesadillas were served with a great crema on top .Everything was fresh and delicious !! Service and ambiance was great Can't wait to come back and try more options

    Meatball alla Vodka Pizza
    Leah S.

    We have been walking/running by Nautilus for the longest time and finally had the chance to stop by for dinner! Definitely a bar crowd. Food was great but service was fair. Our waitress apologized for forgetting to take our order because she was too busy tending the bar. Brussel sprouts were awesome. The meatball alla vodka pizza was also great- definitely crispy but we loved the pizza seasoning used to flavor their pie. Don't think we will be back as the crowd and service just weren't our taste but the food was good.

    Louise F.

    I went for the lobster roll which was tasty served on a nice toasted bun. A small container of coleslaw and onion rings. Side options are fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings. I opted for the rings which were fried well but not too far where they weren't good. They were tasty. When you bite into the ring the onion stayed inside the batter. I hate when you take a bite and half the onion ring comes out. This did not. My husband had the fish and chips which was tender and again a nice coating which was fried well and not greasy. He opted for the sweet potato fries which he enjoyed. The staff was friendly and engaging. The interior has a New England coastal feel.

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    Matthew L.

    Nautilus is a New American restaurant that opened in Milford, Connecticut in March 2023. It was founded by business partners Nick Amoratis and Crystal Ardito-Meyers. Amoratis' family has been in the restaurant business for several years. Nick's grandparents Antonios and Vasoliki Amoratis opened Alfa Pizza (a Greek-style pizzeria) in the Walnut Beach section of Milford in 1980. Antonios and Vasoliki's sons John and Mike transitioned the pizzeria into a full service restaurant with a bar in 2000. Although the family had as many as three pizzerias open in Connecticut at the same time, it was the Walnut Beach pizzeria that stayed open for 41 years. Following some tragic family accidents, the pizzeria closed for good in 2021. Nick and longtime Alfa employee Crystal had talked for years about opening their own restaurant, so they started to transition the restaurant space into a new concept. The name 'Nautilus' was chosen because it is a symbol of nature's grace in growth, expansion and renewal. The food menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, seafood dishes, bar bites, and New Haven-style pizza. My family and I recently had dinner at Nautilus for the first time. We previously tried their pizza last summer at the first Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest. We thought that their pizza was excellent and we were happy when we heard that they were voted "Best in the Fest". My family and I arrived around 6PM on a Sunday evening. We first decided to order some small plates to share, including a "Quesadilla" (chicken in a tortilla, served with pico & sour cream) and "Philly Eggrolls" (hand rolled & served with Nauti sauce). They were pretty tasty, but we were most looking forward to pizza. We shared a "Margherita" (red with tomato, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, fresh basil & pecorino romano) and a "Bacon & Onion" Pie. Good sauce, good toppings and great crust! Although we really enjoyed the food, we were a little disappointed with our overall experience. During our visit there were several menu item omissions (due to the restaurant running out of various ingredients), they were installing a new fish tank (which was a little noisy), and the service was very slow (which seemed to be due to staffing issues). Several times we heard the server tell the customers, "We're very sorry for the long wait, but you all sort of came in at the same time." With all due respect, shouldn't a restaurant be prepared for a dinner crowd? I realize that restaurants can have bad nights, but this was our first time eating in and first impressions are lasting ones. I would totally order take-out from Nautilus again because their pizza is excellent, but not sure if I would eat in again. Food: 5 Stars Dine-in Experience: 2 Stars

    Melissa C.

    This has officially become my new favorite spot in Milford. The sommelier was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered a wine flight, something I have never seen in a local spot! I loved one of the wines! For food, I had the Lobstah roll which was delicious and fresh! The onion rings on the side were crunchy and delicious. My sister got fries instead and they were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. The staff was also super attentive, checking up on us regularly. The ambiance was casual and beachy. I'll definitely return to try their pizza and the red wine flight and enjoy great service. Well done.

    Fish and chips
    Allison C.

    What an adorable spot near Walnut Beach! I stopped in on a beautiful day with my mom for lunch, and we were so impressed by the cute beachy theme. The Philly cheesesteak eggrolls were a great appetizer, and my mom enjoyed the tropical Nauti Pirate cocktail. From reading their backstory, I knew that they were previously a pizza place, so I definitely wanted to check out one of their New Haven style pizzas. We had the mashed potato and it was so yummy! The fish and chips with onion rings were good as well, and our server and the owner were attentive and friendly. Definitely a great spot to check out before or after a beach day!

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    Doing separate checks and the waitress could be more nicer but the food was good the calzone was pretty good

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    Great service & excellent food. My margarita was perfect & margarita pizza was untraditional-made white-but delicious.

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    Thank you so much Marcella! We can't wait for you to come back!

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    Thank you Louise!!

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    1 year ago

    Awesome service, fun vibe, good food... one of my favorite local spots. Good pours and portions! Recommend!

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    Thank you John! We are so happy you had a great time!

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    Thank you Robert! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much Allison!! We appreciate the great review.

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    Thank you Vy, we hope to see you when you're in the area!

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    Thank you Kevin! We're so happy you enjoyed everything.

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    Thank you Michelle and Trudee!!

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    Thank you Allie!! We are so happy you enjoyed everything!

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    Great food!!! Have been coming here for a while and I love the place so much 10/10 and all the workers are amazing!

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    Delicious pizza and appetizers! It can get busy in the evening so beware! Would definitely return, the food was SO GOOD!

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    Cute little spot with surprisingly good pizza! Staff was friendly and attentive and good drink specials.

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    Thank you Logan!!

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