If I could give 10 stars I would do it easily. The food and the service were exceptional. I had the…read moreshrimp served over polenta. My girlfriend had the whole fried dorade which she absolutely loved. For dessert we had the angel food cake and it was absolutely delicious. The service at this restaurant was exceptional just like the food. Lastly the restaurant had magnificent views, they have a deck where you can get some really great water views. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Trying to find the best way to describe this place. I really do like this place; the service is…read moregreat/ friendly staff BUT the food is not composed. Don't get me wrong it is good BUT it is microscopic portion. They serve everything which makes the menu not collusive. The ambiance is beautiful as it is waterside.

Service was great. It was the appropriate mix of friendly and business oriented. Ordering was quick…read moreand easy. We saw a large number of people doing takeout, especially pizzas and ice cream to go. We did not try these items, but they seem to be very popular. The clam strips were perfectly fried. Not greasy. The batter was flavorful. The portions were great for the price. We felt like we got a really good value. The coleslaw and the tartar sauce tasted homemade, which was a super bonus. The coleslaw was balanced with a hint of pickle. The tartar sauce was very dill forward and lemony, which we liked. The lobster roll was very good. You have not lived life until trying a lobster roll on the east coast. And this one was perfect. Everything was hot and an appropriate temperature. Perfect balance of flavor with good chunks of lobster. I saw the chef melting the garlic and the butter for the garlic knots. Everything is made fresh to order. I would've happily waited twice as long for the quality of food that we received. It was great! This is such a hidden gym. We are definitely coming back.

Very Nice Persons served me both times I went for Wings the first time and the Ice Cream choice was…read moreextremely delicious I haven't tried them all yet but the Black Raspberry, Butter Pecan and Peach was so good so I went back for more of the same. Only beef was I wanted half fries and onion rings combo they couldn't do disappointed but maybe they will change that rule but overall very tasty and clean restaurant and the ambience was decent they have a banquet area too! As well as banquet trays for orders to go!

10/10! I've been…read morehere a few times now and it's always consistent! The popcorn is seriously addicting! The Korean short ribs were nice, saucy and tender. The filet tacos were full of meat and tender. The carpaccio was nice and light! They also whip up some excellent espresso martinis! The service is always great and the bar is always full!

It's Sunday and every once in a while... more often than not, we brunch! Lol. We heard about the…read morebottomless mimosa brunch here at Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar so we pulled up to check it out! Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the busy State Street is this gem. There's no private parking, but plenty of comfortable, spacious street parking right out front. Once inside you're immersed in a very fine-dining, elegant, laid-back atmosphere. Lots of woods, intimate-low lighting and upbeat music. I loved the vibes in here. The first room is your bar room where the rail is off to the left, but with plenty of seating to the right. If you continue through the room you enter the main dining room where it's all booths and other tables. Service: Stacey was our server. Things got off to a bit of a rocky start, but they smoothed out throughout the brunch. Food/Drinks: The mimosa was okay... It was REALLY strong because there's orange vodka and orange liqueur in it. It kinda killed the flavor for me because I'd prefer a traditional mimosa with minimal juice, but... no matter. They're bottomless... or supposed to be... Just be mindful of who your server is. Brunch can consist of a prix-fixed menu, which is what we did so we'll be going through that. First up were the Homemade Sausage Gravy and biscuits. These were super smothered and fantastic. Hot, savory, meaty, salty and even had a bit of a subtle sweetness. The biscuit was soft, butter and had crispy edges. Next up were the Cinnamon Rolls. These were HUGE. Lol. Like, how are we supposed to eat AND drink all of this stuff?! The exterior of the roll was crispy and the inside very soft. Not over-the-top sweetness or anything. These were very balanced. Next up were the Bananas Foster Pancakes. But this thing was enormous. It was so thick, like literally an inch thick. Lol. Fresh bananas sliced right on top, it cut like butter, was soft with the perfect crispy edges and these were AMAZING. Punch of sweetness up front, fluffy texture and just a great pancake. For dinner, this restaurant usually serves Cast Iron Popcorn instead of bread, so Stacey let us try it! It was smokey, a little-little sweet with a little bit of salt and maybe a hickory barbecue flavor. I liked it. Lastly, I chose the Steak & Eggs over Salmon & Eggs, but got to try both since my wife was with me. Each comes with gigantic fried potatoes, 3 eggs, a piece of toast, caramelized onions and your protein of choice. My steak was cooked perfectly (medium-rare). The flavors were excellent. It was a little fatty and just was done very well. Value: $64.96 for bottomless mimosas and the prix-fixe menu. Probably the best value brunch in the state. SO MUCH FOOD and strong drinks. I don't know what else you'd want! In conclusion, I really enjoyed myself here and have revisited since my first time! Everything was just as awesome as the first. Check this place out if you're in the area!

This is my go to seafood spot. They have a thing called a Lowcountry boil. It's about 30 bucks…read moresuper yummy comes with a good amount. I always order from here and they're inside of the restaurant is really nice too. It gets busy on weekends overall 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.

I came here on a Friday night with a friend and we decided to try their seafood boil. My friend…read moreopted for the Dungeness crab bag, which came with tasty sides of corn and potatoes. I went for the pick three, choosing shrimp, crawfish, and clams, along with sausage, corn, and potatoes, all doused in spicy garlic butter. The garlic butter flavor was incredible in every bite! I didn't really touch the potatoes, but everything else was absolutely delicious. l snapped a picture after I finished, as I forgot to take it when it got to the table! Now, the service was a bit off. There was a language barrier, and they forgot my friend's extra crab, but they made it right in the end, so it was no big deal. The music was spot on--definitely my kind of vibe with 90s R&B playing. I noticed the walls were filled with names, probably from past customers, which added a nice touch. It's definitely a cute and relaxed spot for a date night or a friendly dinner catch-up. With other options in nearby cities, I'm not sure I'd make the trip back on my own, but it was a fun experience overall!

The place is great and the quality is top notch, but one of the workers while we where looking at…read morethe lobster he whistle at us like if we where dogs he wanted our attention. Very unprofessional.

A great fish market although on thhhigher side. They even delivered to my car during Covid…read more My husband called the lobsters we served at Thanksgiving "turkey of the sea".

We got the lobster bisque, grilled hanger steak, truffle Mac-n-cheese, prosciutto crisp, seared…read morescallops, crispy mushroom risotto tater tots, and Brussels sprout salad with rice cake, and fried Sicilian calamari. Lobster bisque was hot though pretty liquid-y. The Brussels sprout salad was by no means a salad. More of a rice cake with Brussels shavings on too but really good. Calamari was okay. Mac and cheese was eh, really liquidy as well. I did really like the crispy mushroom risotto tater tots. They tasted just like tater tots. As we were getting to our last bites and still eating, at least three different staff members within a matter of a minute asked if we're were done and could take our plates away. I would have given this place four stars had we not been bombarded at the end of our dinner. It felt like we were being rushed out even though there were tons of tables and seats still available. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

Was looking for a seafood restaurant and this came up as an option. Quick 15 min walk and was…read morepleasantly surprised by the decor of this place. Super quaint from the outside and inside was just as great. Also not busy, couple other table. Sat at the bar and was greeted right away. Asked for a recommendation for wine and was glad to hear they had an Albariño which wasn't on the menu. Ordered the crispy prosciutto scallops for an app and the seared snapper. Two scallops with spinach and too many potatoes for the app. Scallops were cooked perfect and delicious. Snapper may have been slightly over cooked but had a crispy skin and the bock choy, cheese, sauce was amazing. The music was on point as well nice and mellow.

It was not as expected but good chicken and a reasonable cost but unlike the similar place in…read moreMontauk.

Food was horrible, never again. It was picked up, and…read moreservice mediocre. Ambience very quiet.

Just what I needed after a long study week. The lomo Saltado was so flavorful, and very filling…read more The sauce was the perfect amount of savory, not too salty. Service was quick and the server was very friendly.

Finally tying this spot after a long wait! So delicious! The lunch menu is an excellent value so…read morethis may become my go-to lunch spot! I had the Red Noodles with beef with a chicken noodle soup. Both were tasty and the portion size will give me a second lunch. For my drink I got the maracuya which was fun but tasted (and looked ) like an adult Capri Sun. I think I will stick to the soda next time as this wasn't worth my $1.50. The lady there was nice and offered great recommendations and it felt like a friendly neighborhood spot.

excelente Buena comida y ambiente familiar. Servicio bacano . se la comieron en este sitioread more

When you walk in you are greeted with complimentary champagne and a welcoming handshake. You have…read moreto take in the beautiful decor of the restaurant in this mansion like setting. Straight ahead you can see the chef hard at work. We choose to sit at the bar for dinner. We were very impressed with the cocktails and wine flight. We were very impressed with the complimentary rosemary bread and bean/olive oil spread. For the first course, we opted for the crudo with the white wine, absolutely delicious, refreshing, and light. For the second course, we had the scallops, seared perfectly with a mushroom, hazelnut, and a fantastic sauce For the main course, we had the prime sirloin strip, roasted potatoes, and parsnip. The New York strip was out of this world...cooked medium rare all sliced with a side of truffle butter. After dinner, we were surprised with complimentary cantaloupe sorbet and two salted chocolates. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special evening in New Haven. I plan on coming back for the chef's pairing, which you have to sign up for ahead of time.

I was pleased with the dinner experience at il Gabbiano. It's definitely an upscale…read moreAmerican-Italian vibe versus strictly authentic Italian cuisine, but all the dishes were enjoyable. The service was friendly and drinks were also very good. Definitely priced to match the environment and vibes, but no complaints. 4 solid stars - was it the best Italian food I've had in Connecticut? Probably not, but it's very good and a great place to try on a night out. Highly recommend to try at least once.

My friends and I visited IL Gabbiano during restaurant week, and unfortunately, the experience was…read moredisappointing. While the waterfront views were beautiful, that was the highlight of the evening. Our server gave the impression of being rushed and inattentive. At times she disappeared for long stretches, and we had to request water multiple times. As for the food, although the portions were generous, the flavor was lacking. I ordered the chicken Milanese, which was dry and overcooked, with no sauce and very little seasoning. One of my friends also didn't enjoy her meal -- the gnocchi -- mentioning that the texture was unusual and the sauce lacked flavor. Based on this experience, I wouldn't be eager to return.