Came here before visiting the New London Ledge Lighthouse for a quick bite to eat…read more We shared the create a plate and got the fried shrimp, clam strips and calamari. Everything came out hot and fresh! We also got a lobster roll. It was hot and FILLED with lobster. Just wish we had some more hot butter on the side! We also got some ice cream too at the ice cream window. I got the Nutella Sugar Waffle. The waffle was fluffy and warm with bit of crunchy sugar within the dough. All topped on 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream with the choice of strawberries or banana, I got strawberry ! I was so full I couldn't finish it all! Everything was very good. The prices are decent and the portions are big

This place is great. Beautiful setting looking over the water and boats. I got a fish taco and…read moreshrimp taco. The seafood is high quality and fresh. The taco itself was meh but the seafood is the star. I even came back the next day and I got the fried calamari and fries. The pickle ketchup was awesome for the fries. The tartar sauce was a little lacking but I mixed in some hot sauce which really helped. The cocktail sauce had way too much horseradish. The lines are LONG at peak lunch hours and it's in the open sun. Service is kinda slow with only one register so the line does not move quickly. I will be back for the lobster roll and to try all the other great seafood.

Great food and service. Although not necessarily in the best location, it was easy to find. I…read morebelieve there is a parking area with complimentary shuttle if you can't find one of the few spots on the street. The food was fresh and delicious. Our table enjoyed the salmon , seafood lasagna, fried scallops & an appetizer crab cakes (but were somewhat small ).. Delicious. After the One of their famous desserts is a pistachio cake. It was a large piece and so delicious. I would love to go back and just eat that all by myself. Yum.

The service was fantastic. She was attentive and sweet and we received our food pretty quickly. It…read morewas clean. They had steamers for $20 which was one of their specials. The oysters and clams were fresh. The fish tacos could be swapped to lettuce wrap although i think that the fish could have had more of a taste to it but it was decently fried. The fish and chips were crispy and the fish had a good amount of meat inside and I thought the flavor of the fish and tartare sauce was pretty good. The fam got the other dishes on the menu which they also enjoyed.

I came here with several friends for lunch mid week. The location is right on the shore near a…read moremarina where you can watch trains crossing over the river and boats going by. There is a road bridge that crosses the river way above so it does not impact views of the water. We were promptly seated outside where the umbrellas provided shade and the sea breeze was gentle. We were fortunate to catch a beautiful summer day that was not humid or extremely hot. I started with Niantic Bay oysters which are local. They were expertly plated, plump and delicious served with a mignonette sauce. Next I ordered the Chilled Seafood Salad which is listed as an appetizer but was plenty for me. The salad had Stonington scallops, Long Island scungilli, large shrimp, hot peppers with a lime vinaigrette. It was nicely seasoned including the shrimp and scallops. Although the scungilli was sliced thin, they were somewhat tough and a little chewy. My friends enjoyed their selections which ranged from burgers and fries to salads and chowders. The wait staff were pleasant and efficient. The inside decor was very pleasant. Prices are within range of what one would expect.

We've been coming here often since they first opened and have generally always been happy, but…read moresomething has recently changed food wise and the costs have gotten out of control. The service is always great, so kind and quick, no complaints ever. Even with summer hires they are great! The setting is beautiful, nice outside patio, great raw bar seating, and even in the winter the indoors is comfortable and warm. A few months ago our meal was off and seemed poorly made with lesser quality ingredients, but we let it go as we thought maybe it was just a bad night. We came back again this weekend and it was more of not worse of the same. Our staple go to here has always been the crab cakes with Kimchi. I love it so much that I sometimes order 2 of it as my meal, with extra kimchi on the side! We have also tried many other options though, both kinds of lobster rolls, scallops, ravioli, always 2-3 things from the raw bar, and generally get an entree and drink special too. I'm not sure if staffing/decision making in the kitchen changed or they are cutting costs but something is definitely off. The crab cakes are no longer what they were, they have no signs of the large lump crab, and honestly tasted like a frozen version made with imitation crab. Add to that that they raised the price and I am baffled they thought it was ok to serve. The kimchi is no longer actual kimchi but plain raw cabbage chopped and lightly dusted with what could only be the leftover spices from a poor attempt at kimchi mix. The entire thing was so bad we had to send it back. When I asked about what had changed I was met with a firm denial that it was any different than it had ever been. We have eaten them around 15-20 different times and I honestly couldn't believe they were trying to convince me it was the same. The lobster roll was awful, tasted almost day old. If we had done what we wanted we would have sent our entire meals back and just left. On top of all of this, the prices have been consistently raised and yet the food quality has gone way down. I think if it were not for tourists and the location this place would suffer greatly from the changes and cutbacks they have made. Sadly, we will not be returning.

Two years later since my last visit and this place still is amazing! I got a lobster grilled…read morecheese(market price) and it was delicious, good amount of lobster meat which tasted great! Cheese and bread were good! I asked if they add a tomato soup or something to go alongside it and they said they didn't however they threw in a free side of lobster bisque to dip the grilled cheese in! That lobster bisque was very creamy and paired really well with the sandwich. Afterwards they even threw in a free chocolate ice cream when we finished! That was the S tier customer service and easily gets me to be a repeat customer! Definitely worth checking this spot out. Food(50%): 9.2 Staff/service(25%): 10.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 9.1/10

Oh how we missed Skippers in Old Saybrook, CT!! We even placed it better than Johnny Ad's, a viable…read morecompetitor. So, since the Old Saybrook location closed, we set our sights on visiting the Niantic location, looking forward to what we missed so much. Sadly, this was one of the worst experiences we have had! Our order consisted of a kid's hot dog platter, an adult hot dog, side of onion rings, 2 small coleslaws and a side of clam strips. Let's begin with the hot dogs...Both the kids and adult hot dogs were the same size in different buns. The adult in a foot long bun and the kids in a regular bun. Again, same size hot dog inside. Moving on to the onion rings...for $7.00, I counted 19 shoestring onion rings. Not a nice pile, but flatly 19 and shoestring ones are incredibly deliciously thin. The kids platter arrived with just the hot dog on it. No fries. When I went back, I was told it did not come with fries. I disagreed and after some time, curly fries were placed next to the hot dog. I asked about regular fries and I was told that they did not carry regular ones. The nice boy behind this all stated that they did and it was corrected. Hot dog was now ice cold. My side of clam strips for $14 consisted of maybe a cup of clams. Sad portion! We ate what we could shaking our heads in disappointment. So sad our expectations were dashed! When we left, it was decided that a short walk (and I mean short because my mother can't balance for long) might be nice in order to forget the fiasco at the restaurant. As soon as we stepped away from the car, we were chased by their parking guard who said that we could no longer park there if we left the car. I explained that we had just spent almost $70 in their establishment and would be taking a short walk. She continued to chase us. We kept walking. Our walk took approximately 7 minutes. Upon our return, the man parked next to us entered his car with 2 bags and coffees from Sift Bakery. Obviously NOT a Skippers customer, yet he was not chased! So, sadly, we will NEVER again be visiting Skippers in Niantic. Johnny Ad's is meh, but this was way worse. I hope that they can fix things so that others can still enjoy eating there.

Ordered the oysters and then the sautéed clams and mussels. Everything was delightful. Service was…read moregreat and watching the river was a nice touch.

Visiting a friend and we wanted to get a quick bite to eat. She suggested Shellfish. Parking was a…read morebit tight but we found a spot. When walking towards the restaurant you are greeted outside and asked if you would like to sit outside or inside. Both area looks a bit small but comfortable. We decide to sit outside, where there is a view of the water. It was nice and peaceful. I decided to order the lobster grilled cheese with fries and coleslaw. It was delicious and there was a good amount of lobster meat in it. It was nice and buttery, just the way I like my grilled cheese. It was my first lobster grilled cheese and really enjoyed it. My friend decided on the shrimp scampi and she liked very much. We overall enjoy our time there. Looking forward to try this place again when I am in the area.

Came back here and glad to say the food here is still just as amazing! I got their famous lobster…read morepot pie and it was super delicious! The pie crust was flaky and buttery! There was a good amount of lobster meat given the high price ($38). The fresh seafood here is super delicious and they do a fantastic job of cooking it here! Highly recommend this place! Food(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.8/10

Let's go to lunch! On an absolutely gorgeous Saturday in July this summer we decided to go have…read morelunch at Flanders Fish market. This is a restaurant I've been to many times and I used to speak at the local Rotary and always enjoyed their oyster stew! Rich with cream and butter and full of oysters. This oyster stew is worth the trip. In addition, we decided to have an order of whole belly fried clams and fries. Word of caution the fries are not the best. They are thin and crispy, but difficult to since there's much inside of them. The fried clams are perfectly fried - moist and delicious and what every New Englander is proud of when talking about fried clams. My companion had lobster bisque that she reported was absolutely delicious with a wonderful subtle taste of lobster with cream and butter. Oyster stew ($23) fried clams ($57), lobster bisque ($10), Strawberry shortcake ($9) with two sodas - $113.34 I left a $20 tip for our server who was kind and attentive and appreciated her service The fried clams alone were $57. Fried clams are not inexpensive my friends.

I am starting this with a side note. Once in a while, you are served by someone outstanding…read more Someone who loves their job and is truly great at it. Today, for me, this was Parker. Super personable and super helpful. A definite people person who can immediately build a rapport with the customers. This is only my second or third trip to Fred's. The last time was probably 25 years ago. It was a bit of a drive from Hartford, but I am so glad I made the trip. If you have never been, you HAVE to go. The food, service, and location are all fantastic. As you can see in the photos, there is a good variety of food options, and it overlooks the docks. Coincidentally, they have MONDAY LUNCH SPECIALS, so my burger, fries, and small beverage was only $8 and some change! Therefore, I followed it with a raspberry shake for the ride home. :) This is a place you will want to return to again and again!

Everyone around the marina had been telling me I need to try the pizza at Fred's. It's not bad. I'm…read moreglad I did. I ordered a margarita pizza and it was pretty decent. I'm not sure why I had to catch attitude from the teenage girl working in the window, but I guess that's neither here nor there in regard to the pizza being a quality product. Not sure if I would go back or not to be honest. I definitely don't need unsolicited sass to simply pick up a pie.

The food was fantastic. It was a busy evening when we went, and waited about 30 minutes for our…read moretable. It was worth the wait! The only downside was that it was very warm inside. But I would definitely recommend for a delicious meal.

My wife and I had a great meal at 374 when we spent a day in Niantic. We started with the buffalo…read morewings, which were excellent. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the tomato soup, which she also said was very flavorful. I had the hot and cold lobster roll combo and loved the option to try both styles. The lobster was fresh, generously portioned, and delicious! The cocktails were also outstanding and complemented the meal perfectly. The restaurant has a very cute, welcoming vibe and we stopped by between lunch and dinner times, so it was not busy. It was perfect. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Niantic!

Ordering a DoorDash pickup, I was anticipating clam fritters and a side of whole belly clams…read more The fritters were crispy, plump, and flavorful. The fried whole bellies were on the small side. Fresh and a tad under seasoned, something a sprinkle of salt or tartar sauce wouldn't fix. Very nice. But not my personal favorite as I like larger bellies. There is a lot of assorted seating, picnic tables, and a tented area with a bar. The immediate parking lot is small but I'm sure there are ways. Be weary of the GPS I took some wrong turns.

We stopped by for lunch and really enjoyed our dishes. We sat outside on the deck. There's a bar…read moreout there to get drinks and ice cream. We ordered our food and sat on the deck. They call our number and we picked up our order. I had the steamer dinner which came with 2lbs of steamed, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and coleslaw. Delicious! We also had lobster rolls, po boy sub, and a burger wrap. Everything enjoyed their dish. Beautiful by the water and near Main Street.

The food here makes my husband very happy…read more This is a really cute restaurant that almost has an apartment vibe. We were seated in nook. The waiter was really nice, really personable. I got the dish with the roti mixed in. And my husband got something on a smoking sizzling plate. And it was delicious. Many years ago we had a meal here and sat in their outdoor area. Maybe we will make it back on a few years.

I came here on a Sunday evening and it was pretty quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and gave an…read moreexplanation of the food they make and recommendations based on what type of food I wanted. I eventually ordered a mango lassi($6) ,gobi honey cauliflower($8), and dhal goat curry with roti($19). The fried cauliflower was surprisingly really good, freshly fried with a nice sweet honey glaze. The goat curry was also quite good and had a nice amount of heat. It dipped really well with the roti! Overall a fantastic experience here, staff was super nice and the food was also amazing! Definitely worth checking this out ! Food(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 9.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.8/10