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    Turk's Seafood Restaurant

    3.4 (88 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Susan R.

    Solid 3 stars I love that they've been here forever. There's an awesome black and white photo of their original stand. Fish is fresh. Coleslaw was good. Baked potato and sweet potato fries very good. Prices are mid-twenties for most seafood plates. Why not 4 stars? I think it's the no frills dining room, no frills plating and no frills service. I just couldn't give a 4th star.

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    Matthew L.

    Turk's Seafood Restaurant is a family-owned seafood restaurant that opened in West Haven, Connecticut in 1939. From the 1870s to 1966, West Haven's shoreline was home to Savin Rock Amusement Park. Often referred to as "Connecticut's Coney Island", the entire Savin Rock area became well-known as a summer resort community complete with amusement rides, hotels, gardens, a fountain, a bandstand, a zoo, horse races, a movie theater, trolley tracks, and plenty of seafood and hotdog restaurants. One of the original seafood restaurants to open during the glory days of Savin Rock was Turk's. Since 1939, they have continuously been serving up fresh seafood dishes, crinkle cut French fries, onion rings, hamburgers, and split hotdogs (locally produced by Hummel Brothers Quality Meat Products in New Haven). Legend has it that 'split frankfurters' were invented at nearby Jimmie's Restaurant because they cooked faster and could quickly be given to trolley passengers who wanted to grab a quick bite before the trolley departed. Various accidental fires, the Great Hurricane of 1938, and the economic and residential development of the 1960s were what caused the decline and closure of Savin Rock. Although the amusements and most of the old restaurants are long gone, Turk's is still serving up quality food all these years later. Since I work in West Haven, I have eaten at Turk's a number of times over the years. I recently stopped in with some co-workers during our lunch break. One of my co-workers ordered a classic split Hummel Hotdog while the other ordered a Grilled Cheese with Tomato and a side of Crinkle Cut Fries. For myself, I went with Fried Clam Strips with a side of Crinkle Cut Fries. They really hit the spot. If you're looking for a nostalgic seafood restaurant experience then look no further than Turk's!

    Marie R.

    On a beautiful sunny 60° day there was only one place to go for lunch along the beach. I chose this place because as a teenager, I remembered a Seafood Restaurant which was a consistent, fresh and great place to have scallops and onion rings! Just out of nostalgia, I decided to take a walk back in time and try Turks for lunch. I even recognized one of the original waitresses there who is still at the top of her game. Turks has been in operation since 1939 and owned by the Ramadan brothers. Our seafood was exceptionally fresh and made to order. At the location on 425 Captain Thomas Blvd. in West Haven you can take a your senses back in time. Check out the beautiful picture of the original building just for fun! Their food is as good as ever and in my opinion much better than their competition!

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    Kevin D.

    Went here for the first time Sunday evening. I had the fish and chips with sweet potato fries. It looked a bit different than I'm used to, it was chunks of fish instead of full pieces. It was really good and fresh with a lighter but nice tasting batter. The fries were good too and the meal was a good portion. Prices are about typical I'd say. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place looks a bit worn but not terribly so. Inside is very clean. Parking looks pretty ample. Great setting, right across from the beach. Well worth checking out.

    Lobster roll (in a hot dog bun), $16.75 for lunch.  You be the judge.  2024-04-15
    Allen C.

    I went to the self service side and ordered a lobster roll for lunch. The lady behind the counter was nice, the lobster roll is just some lobster meat in a hot dog bun with some hot butter on the side...LOL too easy to make.

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    Wonderful Staff, Great Authentic Food, many dishes to choose from, something for everyone, reasonable prices, a staple in West Haven.

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    My family and I go there often and are extremely happy! we love the whole belly clams!

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    Too much cabo, not much choice of greens, double lobster came with tons of frys, not good choice of seafood restaurant.

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    Jimmies of Savin Rock in West Haven was originally a hot dog stand called Moxie that opened in…read more1925. That's the second oldest CT hot dog spot still in business that I know of. Fun Fact - They invented the split hot dog. Jimmie's is more of a seafood spot now, but they still serve hot dogs. I recently visited just to quickly try a hot dog. The restaurant is large and has a bit of a Seventies Motor Lodge feel. But the restaurant is right next to the Sound, and there is a terrific ocean level view out the glass windows in the back of the restaurant. There also is a large outdoor seating section that was not in use when I was there. I asked if they had any specialty dogs. They didn't. They had standard hot dog toppings, but I opted just for the relish because it sounded unique. They described it as the type of relish on Chicago Style dogs. It was in fact Alien Green and sweet. They have an original recipe standard length hot dog made for them. Good density. Pretty good flavor. Standard ungrilled bun. I didn't eat there, but one of the family members was kind enough to speak with me about the history of their hot dogs while I waited. I appreciated that because I'm a food blogger and it definitely helped with my content. 3.75 Stars

    Jimmies reminds me of old school dining when I was growing up…read more I ask to be seated in the window for a beach view. They don't take advantage of their beach location. I appreciate that they have broiled options instead of all fried. Consistent no frills dining. It really needs a facelift and new vibe.

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    Moby Dick’s Oyster Bar & Grill - Double Order of Lobster Mac + Cheese

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    4.4(84 reviews)
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    My first time at Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill was an overall great experience. It is a classic…read morebar and restaurant setup with main bar seating and tables all around. It isn't huge inside but they use the space so wisely. The kitchen is open to the bar so you can see and hear all the amazing things happening back there which really adds to the local neighborhood vibe. The bartenders there are very sweet and attentive, they help bring the whole experience there to 5 stars. I came on a Wednesday for the $17.99 lobster roll special and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. It is a quarter pound of lobster and you get actual lumps of claw and meat rather than the shredded stuff some other places serve. The butter it's sautéed in is seasoned delicately to accentuate the fresh lobster instead of covering up the taste. The portion was surprisingly large and it comes on a fresh bun that is lightly buttered and toasted. It even comes with a little cup of extra butter which I totally slathered on because I love butter! Every bite was so fresh and soft. The roll comes with fries and I did the optional $5 upcharge for the lobster bisque. That was also the best I've ever had because I've never seen bisque with such large chunks of lobster in it. It was just crazy good. Everything was well worth the price and I'd honestly come back even on days when it's not a special. They have something going on every night like the $9.99 burger and fries on Mondays, so that will definitely be my next reason to visit. I will be back for sure!

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    Fantastic meal and the perfect way to end our Connecticut getaway. We sat outside overlooking the…read moreharbor and our server was outstanding. The Harbor Sampler was excellent, the mussel pot had a unique curry broth that we really enjoyed, and the New England IPAs and Frozé hit the spot. The clam chowder had great flavor and a large amount of crab but it could've been a little warmer and a few oyster crackers would've been nice. If you're looking for fresh seafood, oysters, harbor views, and great service, Shell & Bones is absolutely worth the stop.

    Fabulous second time here as a visitor to New Haven. My first time for brunch great, other than the…read moretemperature of my food, so I came get back for date night. They said they could not guarantee the patio. But we were lucky to be able to sit outside anyway. The water is magical at night. More importantly, they have a very interesting bar program and delicious food. I got the new Message in a Bottle cocktail, which was clarified, so there is mango, lime, rum, orgeat, curaçao and milk... but it was as clear as an old-fashioned. Lots of flavors going on and they balanced extreme well. Very delicious, vacation-like, and sophisticated. The bread here was also delicious as well the butter and the black salt it was served with. They have a whole vegan menu, but there were also some vegetarian things on the main menu so I stick with that. The beet salad was incredible. Huge portion, and some very delicious blue cheese which was in the dressing. It was very filling and I still had some to take back to my hotel. The wild mushroom "bolognese" (meatless) was tasty too, but it had a little too much of an herb (thyme?). Otherwise the meal was so very delicious and the setting was beautiful. And this is coming from a San Diegan who is used to waterfront views and good food!

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    Sushi Kingdom

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    3.8(51 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I have to say, this is probably my favorite all-you-can-eat spot because they just do everything…read moreright. First, the prices are honestly kind of crazy for what you get. Lunch is $22.99 ALL WEEK, not just weekdays, and dinner is $32.99. They also have an all-you-can-eat Cajun seafood boil add-on. If you want snow crab legs, it's only another $10 with dinner. If you don't need the snow crab legs, it's only an additional $5 with lunch. Honestly, where are you getting a better deal for all-you-can-eat Thai, Japanese, Chinese, dim sum AND sushi?! I also love the tablet ordering system. There are pictures and descriptions for almost everything, so it's really easy to order. Everything is freshly made to order and they bring the food out as it's ready instead of waiting for your entire order to be finished. So things are constantly showing up hot and fresh. I've tried pretty much everything at this point Portions definitely vary. Some things are smaller, while the Chinese entrées are probably some of the biggest portions. The sesame chicken is SO GOOD. Super crispy, savory and flavorful on the outside but still juicy inside. The sushi is great too, although once you've completely overstuffed yourself, they all start tasting a little alike LOL. But seriously, everything we had was hot and fresh. Zero complaints. The inside is a little dark, but in a cozy/intimate way, and there's still plenty of lighting. From what I remember, it's mostly booths and they're really comfortable. Bathrooms have always been clean when I've been there, and they also have a walk-up hot bar and dessert bar. I leave here absolutely STUFFED every single time. It's worth every penny and then some. I already can't wait to go back and try the Cajun seafood boil next!

    Great for à la cart and all you can eat sushi, boil, etc…read more We were even allowed to mix à la cart and unlimited at the same table. Really helpful for non-sushi and sushi eaters. Limited and large stomachs. Drinks are priced at happy hour prices all day. No need for a happy hour menu. Real cocktails with friends, good food, and AC.

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    This place was ok at best. Some of the positives was that it had a cool location across from the…read morewater. The staff friendliness was fine. The kids plate of chicken tenders was pretty big. I thought it was the adult size but they confirmed it was for kids. The not so good, the wait for the food was like 45 minutes and it was not even that busy. We got buffalo chicken dip as a starter which came out quick and it was pretty good. It had a nice buffalo flavor and was very heavy on the chicken. Once we finished it, we sat for at least 35 minutes waiting for our entrees. And the entrees were all below average. The blackened chicken sandwich was very bland. The chicken cutlet sandwich was mostly bread and the bread was below average. The mussels were good. The Thai wings were ok. Service: 7/10 Food: 5/10 I probably would not go back except for the location purposes. The Dive Bar restaurant next door is better.

    First time here. Looking for a nice raw bar experience after leaving another West Haven bar because…read morethe kitchen was closed due to cleaning. Found out that on Tuesdays they have 1/2 price clams on the 1/2 shell so we ordered a dozen. They came out nice and cold. Beautifully shucked. No shells and great flavor. We also ordered stuffed clams which came out amazing. Two huge stuffed clams overstuffed that we couldn't even finish!! Our server was the sweetest girl ever. She was right on point. Never missed a beat. Definitely will be back. Just upset I forgot to take photos. Oh and we sat on the enclosed deck overlooking the water which had a nice breeze coming through. I have to say this was the perfect dining experience I've had in a long time.

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    2.1 mi
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    This wonderful place is my "Cheers" I absolutely love everything about Dive Bar....the entire staff…read moreare amazing and top notch and the food is great across the entire menu. I love to say that "even the napkins are good" On this Saturday, I shared a table with my good friend and we both enjoyed a wonderful visit with good conversation. Adding to our good time, was Sally (one of our favorite servers) Next week, my niece and I will be coming to Dive Bar for her first time ever and I know she can't wait? I have the best time telling all of my friends and family about Dive Bar, love it so much Whether you're a seasoned veteran visitor like me or a newcomer.....Dive Bar hits the mark all the time ? Some of the best burgers and wings in West Haven

    First time trying them was yesterday, Sunday 7/26/2026 afternoon for lunch. There were no tables…read moreavailable so sat at the bar. Super cute sports bar across from the water with great views. We ordered the steak tacos and wings with hot sauce. Nice size wings, cooked perfectly and so tasty. Tacos had lots of very tender beef and just amazing flavor. The tacos have pickled carrots onions and radishes on it with peppery lettuce. The restaurant was busy so a bit noisy but able to talk easily. Both Cara and Krista were friendly and professional. We will definitely be back to try more menu items. Parking was a bit tight.

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