Outdoor Dining Spots on the Shoreline
Here on the Shoreline we take alfresco dining seriously. Enjoying views of historic greens and the beautiful Long Island Sound is just how we roll. We understand that food just tastes better with a coastal breeze.
Guilford
Guilford Lobster Pound
Located on the back deck of a small lobster pound with views of Faulkner Island, Grass Island, and Guilford Harbor this mom-and-pop operation offers the freshest lobster rolls, picked from their daily catch.
Guilford
Pa’s Place
Small casual dining restaurant on the Guilford shoreline. We provide “great food and vibe on the harborside”
Guilford
The Place
The Place Restaurant is a truly unusual outdoor seafood restaurant in Guilford CT where visitors dine outdoors while a crackling wood fire roasts savory clams, smoky lobsters, sweet corn and much more. Instead of chairs, tree stumps encircle bright red tables, decorated with a bottle of freshly cut flowers.
Madison
The Wharf
The Porch at The Wharf is a stylish al fresco retreat with stone top tables and a raw bar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are available and heated for year-round views of the Long Island Sound.
Clinton
Shanks Waterfront Dining
A glorified "Food Boat" created from a 1974 Bruno & Stillman 42 foot Commercial Lobster Boat, has been completely customized, offering fresh seafood, lobster, burgers, and much more, along with movie nights and live music.
Old Saybrook
Liv’s Lobster Shack
Liv’s Shack originated from weekend stands at Connecticut Farmer’s Market and the Durham Fair. Opening in 2014, Liv's Shack celebrates summer in New England with hot buttered lobster rolls, fish tacos, hand-ground hamburgers and more.
Old Saybrook
Fresh Salt
Fresh Salt is more than just a restaurant; it is a place to enjoy another’s company and experience the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound quietly intertwined with the Connecticut River.
Old Lyme
Kokomo’s
Kokomo’s makes you feel like you are on a beach vacation whether it is summer or winter. The Kokomo’s team has given it the tag line, “The Place to Beach” because there is always fresh seafood, great tunes, and signature cocktails (and the occasional Kokomo singalong) at this beachfront restaurant.
Essex
Carlson’s Landing
Carlson's Landing is a culinary safe-haven overlooking the Connecticut River at the historic Essex Boat Works.
Mystic
Red 36
RED 36 is located directly on the water in historical downtown Mystic. In the summer, walls of window completely open and lead to an outdoor bar, multiple lounge areas and dining tables. Their goal is to provide quality, fresh and innovative food - and their lobster roll is part of that!
Mystic
Treehouse at Oyster Club
Climb the stairs to the restaurant’s Treehouse and enjoy drinks (or our favorite - brunch) on the restaurant’s multi-level deck with river views in the heart of Mystic.
STONINGTON
Breakwater
BREAKWATER at Stonington Harbor is a waterfront restaurant located in the Stonington Borough, featuring seafood & more, specialty cocktails, stunning sunsets & views of Stonington Harbor & Fishers Island Sound.
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