This place was fantastic! My friend recommended it and it did not disappoint. A group of 10 of us were on a road trip back to NY and stopped for lunch here and were all raving about how much we miss BBQ and a down to earth place to eat. The shrimp, veggie bobs, clams and corn were delicious and we didn't get the steak but we joked that we'd take the train up another day just to try it. We have some foodies in the group and all of us were so satisfied with our orders. The atmosphere feels very simple, friendly and humble which you don't experience much in NY food establishments. It felt very homey to a group who all live far from home. In the chaos of a 7 hr road trip, I forgot my wallet and the owner was kind enough to mail it to me the next day. Super appreciative and will definitely be back when in the area! read more

The Place - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

Should be called the Fly Place. Lots of flies, bees, mosquitoes and very dirty tables and stumps . It's a pass

The one-of-a-kind setting feels like it could be a friendly refuge in a dystopian movie like "The Revenant" or "The Postman" where the protagonist takes a break before the final battle. It was fun to observe a group that didn't know what they were getting into at first - "no fries?" - but seemed to warm up to the concept when the massive pile of roasted corn reached their table. The roasted clam special is compulsory, narrowly preferred over the roasted lobster. First-timers should try to get the direct hits of fire with one of these items, and corn absolutely, but if you're fortunate enough to make a return visit, the bluefish (prepared in foil) is also worthwhile. read more

The Place - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

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Went today for lunch and loved it so much- I am writing this before the night ends. Check out my pics. Delicious barbecued food in a very laid-back, awesome, outdoor setting. It's like you're on a farm almost! We ordered Bbq'd clams, lobster, salmon, corn, veggie kebabs, bbq chicken and the amazing, juicy Rib Eye Steak. We packed our own beverages and found the perfect table. All wooden tree stumps for your rumps. Love it. The servers were all great and so helpful with recommendations. Pro tip- most definitely try their signature Roast Clam Special! Buttered and sauced and put back on the grill- omg! So good! These littleneck clams are roasted directly over the fire until they open up and the Roast Clam Special is dressed with a cocktail sauce and a buttery mixture and then put back on the fire to roast in the flavor. The Veggiebob has mushrooms, onions, yellow squash/zucchini and bell peppers steamed on a skewer in balsamic vinaigrette. The lobsters are boiled at first but you can choose to have a Roasted Lobster, which is then cooked over the fire to give is a smokier flavor. It is served whole, cut and cracked, with melted dipping butter. Amazing. The BBQ chicken is a 10 oz boneless chicken breast cooked with their favorite BBQ sauce--this was the best piece of chicken I have ever had in my life! Yes. Indeed. We ended with the Mississippi Mud Cake--and it was so worth it! This is seriously a fun, outside, old school fun place to eat. Parking was plentiful for us. You can bring a table cloth if you like and also different sides--but really their Roasted Corn is so good--you don't even need a potato. I'll also say--without the starches/carbs on their menu-- you can really enjoy all of their selections without going it a food coma. That's nice for a change! I will 100% be back again this summer! Wow. Super impressed and happy. read more

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The food wasn't great and a lot of the stuff you have to bring yourself. They only have one side, corn. And I think the menu is too simple. The service is ok but could use some work. read more

Excellent food and good clean service. Pierogies are delicious and stuffed cabbage is excellent.

Put your rump on a stump. Good casual outdoor place that allows BYOB and BYO side dishes. Roasted clams, corn and veggie kebabs are some of my favorites. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty as it's likely to happen here between the outdoor setting and the small paper plates and napkins. Friendly and fast services. While located on rte 1 isn't the best location, take a seat towards the back to avoid the road view. Little bit pricy for what it is but still a good time. Cash or check only payment and an ATM is on premis. read more

Cool spot, FYI BYOB, they do not have a liquor license, Food is excellent, except the ribeye can use some seasoning, Loved the Clams, Lobster & Corn on the Cob, a bit pricey but food is so good, bring your own chairs if you don't want to sit on the tree stumps, outdoor eating so wear comfy clothes & footwear & go on a nice day, gets packed so get there early, fun spot, great to go in a group. read more

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This rustic dining experience is a must when visiting the area. We had another perfect meal yesterday while dining on tree stump seating. The oyster special is always a must when we come. It's roasted oysters topped with butter and cocktail sauce. They are a favorite. We tried the mussels this time also. For our main meal we ordered the salmon and chicken with roasted corn. Whenever I cook chicken on my grill it so hard to cook it fully without burning and they seem to get it right each time. The corn is also roasted on the open flame and the flavor is so delicious when cooked this way. We didn't get the lobster this time but it's definitely a must but messy without the usual tools. It is a BOYB place which is nice for us to have what we want. We also like to bring our own sides like salad etc. read more

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It's been around to long!! the clams on their grill was the worst I've ever had over price ! would never go back again. Everything we ordered was over cooked or cold it's only a place you want to try yourself to know read more

Four stars because I need to taste more offering. What my partner and I did have. Was quite good. 1.Started with the grilled corn; so sweet, charred just right and the butter.... Well butter is always good. 2. We shared the Roasted clams it comes with their "special sauce" that was tasty, but if you are a clam aficionado stick with plain roasted. 3. The steamers. Excellent, succulent, with a wonderful brine and grilled taste that really hit the spot. Not small, not to big just the right size and shucked quite nicely. So no worries about your fillings being in jeopardy. Even though they belonged to her, she was kind enough to share.... 4. I had some steamed shrimp, nicely seasoned, in the shell legs included- just beheaded. I sucked down the entire prawn! 5. I tried the catfish, basically wrapped in foil and steamed with seasoning. It was good but if you're not on a diet my pref for catfish is fried!! That was about first foray into The Place, and after a few years of me wanting to try it out, it happened on Father's Day! The service was attentive, looking mostly like young Lacrosse player boys on the grill, and female soccer athletes tending to the main importance... cash and service. Loved the ambiance, casual and cool. Only outdoor seating picnic tables or bistro with wood block seats. Met a couple as we were finishing up. They came PREPARED!! They had a table cloth, their own side dishes ie. salads, more veggies, chips. Etc etc. they also brought wine. THIS IS A BYOB AFFAIR. SO BRING YO SHYT!!! All in all. I will be sure to return... great date spot and family place to see. The only downside.... No water views, or ocean breeze. But it's not far away. Seasonal read more

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The Place is a unique outdoor restaurant where everyone sits on a tree stump and everything is grilled on an open fire. There really isn't any other restaurant like this in the area! My personal favorites on the menu are the house special roast clams and the BBQ chicken breast. The servers are also very friendly, and you can also bring in outside food and beverages. read more

Tough to explain! Bring a plastic table cloth. Bring your own beverages and mugs if you wish! Ring your own sides. And simply enjoy open pit cooking and a fun friendly environment. read more

Left here still hungry due to the lack of sides (but you can bring your own!), but the meal was fun and delicious. The log seats are actually comfortable! Sure it gets smoky when very crowded (probably want to avoid until this Canadian wildfire situation is done!) but this place..pun intended... is one of my TOP picks in CT. A must visit. The corn is very good-- much more flavorful on the cob than ordering it in a bowl. The bluefish was the most tender, flavorful ever. Salmon was delicious -- no sauce needed. Little one loved his BBQ chicken. (very good sauce) Fish portions are good and price is fair. Next time I'll try that sundae :) read more

Place: This place a new experience for me! haha I love how this place is called the place (gets a little confusing but also funny). They have great outdoor seatings where you sit on log stumps and in the middle there are a huge grill. Service: The service was good! They come by frequently to see if we needed to get waters filled or if we wanted to order anything more. Food/price: The food was amazing! The quality was A +. we got the clams, corn, and salmon. Other people in our table also ordered different types of foods. The food is pricer but so worth. Audience: Great for big groups! Super fun date idea as well. I went for my friend's birthday. Recommend/tips? I highly recommend and would love to come back. I am not sure if the outdoor seating will be open in the winter time. read more

This a must do place! The experience was great, the atmosphere enjoyable and the food amazing! I do have some advise to make it even better! Bring a tablecloth, silverware, towel for the stump, drinks in a cooler ( beer, wine, water, etc) don't forget the wine opener, and glasses. I would also bring a salad or cheese and crackers to eat while you wait for your appetizers. You have to have the roast clams....they are a must! I had the roasted lobster, amazing and my husband had the ribeye and loved it! The cheesecake was really good also! The people are so nice! The waiters, mostly college students are great! We had Grant and he was very attentive. We met one one the owners, Gary, very nice! They have a good thing going here! If your concern about Covid, no problem, great distancing here and outdoors! Don't leave your pup at home, they are more than welcomed! Enjoy! read more

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I've lived in Guilford nearly all my life, but somehow I had only been to the Place once before this visit. This past weekend my boyfriend and I were jonesin' for outdoor vibes and great food and BAM, we found it. The food rundown: -barbecue chicken - 8/10, white meat - tangy bbq -corn - 10/10, I don't even know.. it's not in season -vegibob - 7/10, standard side, needs a protein -clams special - 8/10, tasty and fresh off the grill -key lime mousse - 8/10, graham crust is noms -mud pie - 11/10, I'd bathe in this, seriously Some key notes if you're a newb: cash only (but there is an atm across the street at Walmart should you forget), BYOB (score!) and you can actually bring your own sides/table decor. It was a popular decision among the middle aged. Tbh I prob would bring some potato salad or Mac and cheese with me, that would be epic. But I cannot stress enough you should NOT be bringing dessert, because the ones here are unbelievable. TL;DR bring cash, bring your libation of choice, bring whatever you love to eat with delicious proteins (salad? Idk). Seat yourself and order every dessert on the menu. Oh, and corn - must eat corn. K, Bye! read more

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A unique memorable and VVG summer seafood place. The grilled shellfish is just out of this world.

It isn't fancy, but the food and service are great, and the setting is nice. The corn on the cob is to die for, and the roasted clam special is very satisfying. I particularly like the combination of the clams and the cocktail sauce. read more

Spur of the moment idea to go to their opening night this year as our first time ever going! Service was great despite forgetting one of the things we ordered which is the one thing I could've been fine without. We decided to go big since we drove over an hour and half to get there on a night we had worked all day. We order the corn, ribeye, lobster, mussels, clam special(unless you really like clams and hot cocktail sauce I'd pass), and half dozen shrimp. So the shrimp are cooked to order and served with cocktail sauce so i let my shrimp cook down as to me cocktail sauce is for cold shrimp. The mussels were very good and served with drawn butter and broth. Lobster can't be boiled or boiled then roasted we chose to roast ours (doesn't really change the flavor). It was delicious as i only eat the claws and my other half eats the tail. The ribeye is not a butchers nice cut it's a rough cowboy on the plains cut but i love globulous fat and the cook on it medium rare was great (definitely salted liberally myself at the table). This place is literally no frills just food. I can hang with that some times. Corn was good could have used more butter. Am i the only one who thinks drawn butter is practically tasteless??? The clam special i was excited for until i ate one and it's basically basted with cocktail sauce and fired which equals hot ketchup on clams and is just not my flavor. Overall I'd say the environment was fun due to sitting on stumps and just being outside. They have a tent pull for when it rains which would probably be an interesting experience to have. It's not fancy and it's fun. read more

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Amazing! Loved the roast clam special - the best bbq clams I've ever had!! Can't wait to go back. WishI didn't live so far away. Quick and nice service. Very casual atmosphere, you do sit outside on a stump :) corn was good too but wow the clams! read more

The Place - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

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It's always a great time at The Place. Father's Day was busy, but we only waited a few minutes for a table under the tent. (It was hot & sunny). Our waitress was prompt & friendly. We ordered corn, excellent! Roasted Clam specials, delicious!! & Steamers, good. You can BYOB and even food (like salads, etc to go along with your meal. Some people bring tablecloths, etc. they offer different size Stumps for seating, but they do have plastic chairs available as well. The owner visited our table & was super friendly. The staff posed for some cooking photos. Casual. Fun & delicious! Put your Rump on a Stump! read more

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Outdoor barbecue place in Guilford with a nice vibe about it. All outdoor seating with a few plastic chairs scattered about and a lot of tree stumps for seats. Cash only and BYOB. Water served. Corn was barbecued and very good. Clams from the grill were very tasty. Three of us ordered the lobster and three ordered the steak and shared our own surf and turf. Both were prepared excellently. We brought our own salad and antipasto. All in all a different experience. Suggest you bring your own utensils and perhaps a plastic dish for each. Paper plates and plastic forks and knives don't really make it. Glad we thought it out ahead of time. read more

Came here with a group of coworkers for a company outing without a reservation in the middle of the day and we had an awesome experience! It's BYOB, so we brought some drinks and sides to share. I was really looking forward to the clam special which I had seen many photos of online, and it lived up to the hype. I couldn't stop chowing down on those. I also ordered a veggie bob, which tasted delicious. The flavors were really brought out from the grill and the balsamic glaze was divine. The service was also excellent. They sat us in the shade, which made the experience very comfortable. I can't wait to bring more people here once the weather warms up again. read more

The Place - Clam special, lobster, and corn - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

I'm so envious of those that live nearby. I would come here ALL THE TIME! The Place is a great outdoor picnic style place with great seafood at an affordable price. I love the laid back atmosphere. When you arrive, sit anywhere you want and someone will come to take your order. The menu is simple and posted on a big red piece of wood that's visible from anywhere. You can also bring your own food and drinks! I saw some people bring their own home made desserts, beer, wine, etc. You can even get fancy and bring a table cloth and your own silverware. We were on a seafood hunt, so we ordered shrimp, mussels, and clams. - Roasted clam special: open shell with cocktail sauce and butter on the clams. The bf loved this one, and we ended up getting two dozen of these - Roasted clams: These don't come open on the half shell, and theres a little more work taking these out, but I liked these better than the special! I think I'm just not a big cocktail sauce person -Mussels in wine and garlic: They come steamed with a side of mussel broth and butter. I wish they were a bit more garlicky -Shrimp: no heads ftw! perfectly cooked with a little bit of a crunch -Corn: can't go wrong with roasted corn and butter Everything we had was delicious! From the atmosphere, to the service, to the food. 5 stars! read more

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This is a Shoreline must. Get the clams special and the corn on the cob. We usually split the rib eye and a lobster. Bring any special things you need for a picnic and your own booze. read more

I met a friend tonight at the place for dinner we brought our own drinks which was a great money saver we had corn on the cob and lobster and clams and a veggie bomb everything was very very good I would definitely come here again I love sitting outside and my friend loved it to read more

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Lobster was awesome! For the first time having eaten them, the roast clams were not bad. Kind of chewy but good flavor. My son had the salmon and said it was dry but had good flavor. The corn was sweet & crisp. Lovely atmosphere & experience! Yes hints to note: *CASH ONLY. There is an atm. * BYOB. *You CAN BRING sides and salads. read more

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Very cute and kitschy place in Guilford! We drove all the way here on one of the last warm nights in Connecticut and sat on fat wooden logs while the grills teemed with fresh seafood. We shared their house special clams, corn, and mussels. The buttered corn on the cob is a must-try. read more

The Place - Corn - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

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This is an excellent place, a different kind of restaurant. All seats are outdoor. Perfect place to dine in on a pandemic. Roast clam special was flavorful. Lobster and roast corn was also good. Carrot cake was nice and perfect portion for 2 people. read more

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Outdoor cash-only "restaurant" where seafood is the name of the game, and where patrons sit on tree stumps (they also have some chairs for those unable to). The place is a sight to behold, as all of the food is cooked over an 18-ft. fire pit and they have crushed oyster shells scattered all over the grounds. The menu is pretty basic and it hangs up over the fire pit. This is 100% an atmosphere place...the food is not the best and it is pretty expensive. I came with my parents and we got grilled corn, shrimp, clams, and lobster. The corn and clams were far better than the shrimp or lobster. They have an ATM on sight 6.5/10 read more

Expensive. You are paying for the experience. A big challenge if you come with kids. Lots of hot stuff and bugs everywhere. The best thing I ate here was the grilled corn ($4 each). The rib eye, which I was looking forward to the most, was a huge disappointment. No char on the meat or tenderness. It was messy and hard to cut snd eat a bloody steak on a paper plate. The clams were blah, lobster was also blah. I wonder if the usual grill master was out sick or on vacation. I did not have the same experience as the others. Also, it took a while for someone to come take our order. Long enough to feel like they were not serving Asians. read more

Very overrated - went here over the summer and had a sampling of the seafood. The best part of the meal were the sides that we brought ourselves. People are drawn to the ambience which is fine but not somewhere I feel I need to go back to read more

Fun place, great food, and the beer and wine are perfect because you bring your own. We recommend clams, lobster and corn. You should also bring silverware. They only have small plastic forks. read more

The Place - This is the menu - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

Nostalgic with campfire smells and a friendly staff. Every time we are back in CT the place is on our list.

Terrific, simple, barbecued food in a very laid-back, outdoor setting. Bbq'd clams, lobster, salmon, corn, veggie kebabs, chicken, and steak are sine mainstays on the menu. Prices are decent and service is fast and friendly. We particularly enjoyed Eric's and Ava's kind and attentive service. read more

Not a big clam fan but the steaks and grilled corn are excellent. Ambience is like eating on your back deck.

Good fun and fair food. We liked it. This place is down-home (but not my home) seafood cooked over an open fire. Seating simple tree stumps. The floor broken clam shells. Not at a clean tables are sticky and there are chunks of food in the floor making the place v v v buggy. The kitchen an open fire in the center of the yard/dinning area is a/the spectacle. It's certainly unique and the food was good. We had shrimp and chewy clams. read more

The Place - Chewy clams - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

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Great place!! A bit far ,but will be back in the late spring for a girls weekend and night out

The food at the Place is simple but DELICIOUS (especially the roast clam special)! The service is quick and super friendly, and there's no better place on the Shoreline for casual outdoor dining. read more