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.

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.

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

My wife and spent the past week touring New England. The final stop on our trip was Hamden CT to…read morevisit her brother and his wife. For lunch on our last day he introduced us to Stowe's. I'm so glad he did! This place is great! Before lunch we worked up an appetite walking Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary. After our walk we stopped by Stowe's which is right there. When you walk in you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. My brother-in-law and I each had the Lobster Roll and it was delicious. I wouldn't change a thing! The place has a nice vibe, service is good, and prices are very reasonable. Thanks Mark! I can't wait for my next visit!

The City Seed Farmers Market near Wooster Square in New Haven is one of my favorite CT Farmer's…read moreMarkets. They have have great farms that have the best in season produce. They have other cool vendors like Ideal Fish, Jitter Bus Coffee, Olmo Bagel, Seacoast Mushrooms, Mystic Cheese, G Cafe and more. You can cover a lot of culinary ground with just one visit. The Wooster Square market is open on Saturday mornings. It's easy to access from 91 South. Check for other locations of the market too. Five Stars

CitySeed's Wooster Sq farmers market runs on Saturdays from 9am-1pm in the summer and is located in…read morethe Conte West Hills middle school parking lot. Parking is easy to find. It's an amazing place to stock up on weekly produce, grab brunch/pastries/coffee with friends, and dog-watch! On some days, there's even live music/performers. Vendors vary week by week but there's usually a good variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, local honey, dairy, eggs, and meats. Personal favorites: The fruit from woodland farm is amazing - they had samples of their plums and after trying one, I had to buy a pint! Other stands I find myself going back to are Seacoast Mushrooms (great variety and mushrooms are so flavorful!), Sono baking (delicious pastries and English muffins), and the jitter bus (excellent coffee to sip on as you're browsing the market).

We wanted to get really great cuts of meat for our new Dutch oven. We came to the right place!…read more I loved it was a one stop shop. We got seasonings, items for the mire poix, and of course the main ingredient- meat. I mayyyyy have gotten a pizza flatbread to eat on the way home (which was delicious!).... Heyyyy, a Dutch oven is a slow process cook after all.... :-D All served with helpful smiles and in a great, clean atmosphere. 5 stars!!!

Huge grocery store with lots of different selections, ranging from fresh produce to fresh variety…read moreof meats. I grabbed lunch at the hot bar. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Staff was friendly.

UPDATE: It is with great sorrow to report Kevin's is officially closed :(…read more I have been coming to Kevin's Seafood since 1995, and it remains a foundational part of my dinner routine. When you want high-quality fish that hits the mark every time, this is the definitive New Haven spot. It's a no-frills, reliable establishment that respects the craft of fresh seafood. The fish is consistently fresh and prepared with the kind of precision you only get from a place that's been a staple for decades. It is the perfect anchor for a "two-stop" dinner; the move is to grab your fish here and then head over to Sandra's Next Generation for a Miguel veggie plate. The environment is straightforward, focusing entirely on the quality of the product rather than unnecessary fluff. Pairing a meal from here with the sides from Sandra's is the ultimate local hack. It's an elite combination that delivers the best soul food and seafood experience in the Elm.

Omg!! I've been waiting to find a fish camp style restaurant since moving to Connecticut/NY and…read morewhen I tell you that Kevin's is the stop of choice for a good ole southern style seafood restaurant!! I had the fish and shrimp combination plate and it was amazing and seasoned to perfection with the fries and onion rings!! The portions are ridiculously great and its definitely more bang ‼ for your buck!!! They also have amazing desserts from Hanna pudding, apple crumble cheese cake and more!!! If I were you I would get in a hurry and claim your dinner!!! Don't just take my word for it put your taste buds to the test!!! You will also be glad that the service is swift and efficient!! Such nice people even when I called in the order and asked questions!! Kevin's, your 5 stars in my book!!! It's a two thumbs up from the Butler Brand Review!! I'm still full just thinking about your amazingly prepared food!! Dig in folks!! And tell them I sent ya!!!

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.

We went to Fair Haven Oyster for my birthday. The service was phenomenal and right on the mark--the…read morestaff was incredibly attentive and always there when we needed a drink. The view from the deck was also excellent, and the cocktails themselves were delicious. A lot of the appetizers were very good. The tuna tartare and the mussel curry were both inspired dishes; the mussels in the sauce had great flavor, though the portion sizes overall felt small. The blistered snap peas with preserved lemon were also delicious. That said, for a place with "oyster" in the name, we expected a wider or higher-quality selection, perhaps including some from Canada, rather than the fairly standard options from CT and MA. Unfortunately, the main dishes missed the mark for us and didn't offer enough food. The sea bass was overcooked. the accompanying lima beans weren't cooked all the way through, and the dish lacked depth of flavor. The shrimp main also fell short, with the shrimp having a very odd, mushy bland flavor. To finish, the pot de crème had so much cream and so little actual chocolate that there was almost no chocolate flavor. On a separate note, navigating the QR code menu was pretty obnoxious. Restaurants should really just offer traditional paper menus; people stare at screens all day and come out to engage with each other, not look at a phone again, and constantly have it on the table. While I appreciate Fair Haven Oyster's creative concepts, their tinned fish with pickled sides, and their great starters, the execution on the mains and the portion sizes left something to be desired, especially at these price points. This was probably our sixth time going to Fairhaven Oyster. We've been going over the past few years and my overall takeaway is that I will definitely return for the drinks, the great atmosphere, and some appetizers, but will not be ordering mains.

Premium subs. Every time. The kids got an American combo and a chicken Gouda. I just finished…read morethe last of my eggplant parm sub in the air fryer. I honestly think New Haven eggplant subs are a thing. Get the bread toasted with sesame seeds. Everything is fab and if you need something for dinner they probably have on the shelf.

Delicious grilled chicken Panini on wheat bread really hit the spot and was a good amount of food…read more I added mushrooms as the topping, and it made it taste even better. Thank you, thank you.

We stopped in for lunch on a weekend and enjoyed some lobster rolls and lobster Mac and cheese!…read more The rolls were nicely warm and buttery with fresh lobster. Served with fries, which you can substitute for other sides. We devoured it all while enjoying the beautiful view of the beach from the upper level. There is also a nice balcony patio with outdoor seating. The servers were very friendly.

Had oysters as an appetizer and they were so tasty and fresh…read more Lobster bowl was to die for and so delicious. I struggled to finish it, but I forced it all down...lol!!