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    Skipper's Seafood Restaurant

    3.9 (269 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lynn E.

    I was able to enjoy the outdoors on a warm fall day. I ordered the lobster bisque which was not overly thick, which I like. My only complaint was that it only had two small chunks of lobster in it. The taste was delicious though. The clam strip roll had a decent amount of clam strips inside of a buttered roll. I made the choice to order the onion rings instead of the french fries and it was definitely worth the up charge.

    Kathleen S.

    Ordered the clam strip platter , a soda and a scoop of chocolate / peanut butter ice cream. Clam strip platter was good came with fries and coleslaw. The ice cream was probably i worst I have ever had. It was completely freezer burnt and tasted gross. Soda tasted flat and like pure syrup. Stick to the seafood at this place.

    SKIPPERS FISH & CHIPS PLATTER, SWEET POTATO FRIES SIDE
    Karissa D.

    Made an impromptu stop here before going to Sift bakery. Ordered the fish and chips with sweet potato fries and it was fresh and delicious. Well sized portion, so glad I decided to grab lunch. This was actually my second visit and I would return again. Service was also great. Have a seat on the deck and enjoy the sea view.

    CT Lobster Roll and Clam Fritters

    These clam fritters? *slams fist on table* delicious. It is so good with the tartar too. The lobster roll was more like a 7/10. It was good but I don't think I would go out of my way to try it again. The fries and coleslaw though?sooooo good. Devoured. I would come for those alone. And service was exceptional. The guy taking our order was patient and answered our questions on what he recommends.

    They have a good seafood menu.
    Duane M.

    Excellent fried clams here. The bellies are large, juicy, and sweet. They are fried very cleanly and are not oily at all. Some of the best you'll find.

    Fun decor
    Louise V.

    I have been here twice and both times had good experiences. The staff is friendly and courteous. The portions sizes are decent. Prices are good, typical of CT Seafood restaurants. And the food tastes great! They have a few tables indoors as well as outside tables. Located right near the water, nice location. Would definately dine in again if in the area.

    Fish sandwich, shoestring onion rings, soda
    Rusty O.

    Pulled up in the hot rod, on this beautiful Tuesday. After checking out the menu, I placed my order for a fish sandwich, with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, an order of onion rings, and a regular sized Coca-Cola. The young lady who took my order was polite, smiling, and knew the menu well. The total for these three items was a little bit pricey and just under $19. The onion rings were on point, seasoned well, with a generous portion The soda was ice cold, and not totally loaded with ice cubes. Now for the fish sandwich. There really wasn't much taste to it, and it tasted a little watery. Almost like it was frozen, not fresh. This is not the Skippers I knew from previous visits. I know it's early in the year, but please, no frozen fish when you are overlooking Long Island sound. The restaurant was clean, the bathrooms were fairly clean, and the rap music playing was awful accompanying my seafood lunch. Skippers, I will give you another try later this summer. But you need to step up your game. There were many choices that I was thinking of, including Lobster Landing, Lenny, and Joe's, and Bill's Seafood. Today I think I made the wrong choice.

    Lobster Grilled Cheese
    Keriann C.

    Adored this place! Stopped in for lunch during the week, ordered the lobster grilled cheese and scallops! They were excellent. Service was pretty quick too but that's probably because it's the middle of the week. The whole vibe here was super quaint and classic. I love the outdoor patio, it was perfect sitting out there looking at the water!

    Small Lobster bisque.  Not filled up when received but otherwise ok.

    Great view of beach and fun place to watch trains go by! Ample parking in their small lot during an offseason time. We got the captains platter. Easily ordered on the app with a discount. A good mix of seafood with several large shrimp, two big fillet of cod, clam bellies, and sweet scallops. Batter was fine and didn't seem as thick as what other reviewers reported. Fries and coleslaw were great also. Lobster bisque wasn't as tomatoey as expected. Creaminess and taste seemed very similar to the chowder. It has a bit of spice, pieces of lobster, but not a strong lobster flavor.

    Top ( fish and chips with French fries) bottom ( fried clam strips with French fries and Cole slaw
    Marco V.

    Like every summer I like to explore the shoreline and eat in new places. This places is located in the middle of Niantic. The food was delicious and portions were very big. We ordered the fish and chips and fried clam strips. The service was excellent, they give you soda refills for large orders. Ambiance was nice with views to the Long Island sound. This place has definitely one of the best fried seafood in the shoreline of Connecticut. It worth the trip to Niantic

    Lobster Bisque, 100% Real Lobster Roll (Hot), Dinner Fried Sea Scallops, fried clam strips
    Allison C.

    Skipper's is a nice place for a fast-casual meal right by the water. It's so cool that the train goes by too! We enjoyed the clam strips, hot lobster roll, and fried scallops, which we don't see too often on menus! The lobster bisque had a different flavor than we were used to, and my fiancé randomly ordered Mac and cheese because he thought we should have another side, and it was more buttery than cheesy (but that's on him for ordering Mac and cheese from a seafood shack lol). We liked that they served Gifford's! We had a nice cup of Maine Blueberry as our dessert. Come for the classic fried seafood dishes and enjoy the beautiful view and ocean breeze!

    Mike R.

    Great fried seafood with a great view. The service was friendly and quick. The fried seafood platter (with whole Belly clams) was so gooooood. I like the variety of the platter, I can't just pick one thing to get so it's perfect I'm a huge fan of their Cole slaw, it's the perfect consistency with the right amount of "wet". Highly recommend!!

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    Overpriced for an under stuffed lobster roll. They could use a lesson from Lobster Landing. Tourist trap!

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    Got the skipwich and it was excellent made to order and fresh. I Highly recommend it also came out fast and hot.

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    Delicious food, big portions! It was really nice sitting out by the water. Pretty quick service

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    Blizzards beaches and…read morelines This little DQ in the center of Niantic has been around for a long time, I remember coming here decades ago. It's a typical old beachy type of DQ with take out only. No drive through, and no real place to sit unless you count a couple of benches on the side of the building. Just a couple of windows and a lot of pictures of the various new Blizzards and other stuff that DQ always has. It's not far from the various beaches in the area and of course it's about as casual as possible. Just wear at least some clothes and you'll be all right. Everybody knows about this little DQ and that means some insanely long lines during the peak months. Even though the place is packed with people, complete with screaming kids and adults that stand in line for twenty minutes and then decide what they want when they get up to the window, the lines usually move fairly quickly. The young folks that work here really hustle and manage to even give an occasional smile. Just another DQ but a cool one that certainly attracts a whole lot of people. It closes down for the winter but makes a whole heap of people very happy while it's open

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    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!

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