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Amarante's Sea Cliff

4.0 (79 reviews)
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Lori D.

I hate to give low ratings after 1 visit but, we waited 3 hours for food & never received it! My party of 4 arrived around 6:30p (with reservations) on Memorial Day. We were seated within 5mins. There was no doubt about them being busy. They had a live band playing on the gazebo, playing soulful late 80's-early 90s music. Just about every table was full on all levels. The waitress came over immediately, took our drink orders. At the same time, we also gave our food orders, that included apps & entrées...we were hungry. We asked for: 2 raw shrimps (not my order), 2 RI clam chowders, clam bake, lobster roll, & shrimp tacos. Drinks came out in no time, & they were great, appearance & taste wise. About 10mins after that, the 2 shrimps come out. Obviously, those were gone in 2 seconds. So we chatted amongst ourselves, enjoyed the music & the gorgeous scenery. A little over an hour passes by & we flag down our waitress to inquire. She apologizes & states they're really busy & she knew it was gonna be bad with all the reservations they had, in addition to the walk-ins. Then goes about attending to other tables. So we continue waiting, chatting, ordered some shots. Around 8p we ask the waitress for some bread or some crackers. She brings out 4 little packets of oyster crackers. I never enjoyed these things so much in my life. But the feeling soon passes, because hanger is kicking in. 8:30p comes & I ask specifically about the chowder. 2hrs for someone to scoop soup into a bowl is ridiculous. Again she apologizes & says they go by checks not by courses. Our check hasn't come up yet. But should be next since the people behind us are done. I'll look at it & soon as it's ready, I'll bring it out...so basically she just stated the process & not that she was going to have it addressed. I get there's other people but it's soup lol. Anyway, we wait, another waitress comes over saying, our card didn't go through...our hanger is maximizing. Needless to say, it was the people sitting behind us. 8:50p still no food, & I'm sorry but 2 of us leave & 2 stay behind to pay for the drinks. 9:15p I get a call from my friends, they are still there trying to get the waitress to get the check & still no food. I'm on the fence of coming back here. Maybe on a regular night, but I won't go out of my way to make the 1hr drive again. Suggestions: don't take any more reservations if you can't handle the volume. While also enforcing a spending minimum to make up for any lost business. Or, at least inform your patrons of the wait for food.

Sunset over the water
Michelle S.

I ventured out with my friends for my first visit to a restaurant since the COVID-19 crisis began. I wanted to sit outdoors with a view and Amarante's Sea Cliff Inn was the perfect spot. We opted for the inn side rather than the deck side, because the inn side has more entree options. We each opted for our own appetizers. Caprese salad, clam chowder and shrimp cocktail were ordered. Everyone enjoyed their appetizers very much. I had the clam chowder. It was rich, creamy and delicious. The clams were very tender and the chowder was loaded with clams and potatoes. For entrees, most of us opted for the hot lobster roll. It was overflowing with lobster and was accompanied by drawn butter, crisp fresh fries and a very tasty coleslaw. One of my friend opted for the sea bass. The presentation was beautiful and she said it was fresh, light and delicious. All of our cocktails were excellent too. I also must be sure to give credit to the wait staff. They were very attentive and I felt comfortable the entire time, as they were following all the guidance provided by the state. It was nice to relax and reconnect, in person, with my friends while enjoying a beautiful sunset. Such a gorgeous view from the deck! Thank you, Amarante's. We will be back and I'll be sure to tell my friends and family about our great experience.

The best lobster roll!
Kate C.

What a beautiful spot by the sea to enjoy a meal outside & a drink with friends (or I could see it being super romantic too for a couple). The views especially at sunset are spectacular, the ocean breeze is just right. My chilled shrimp cocktail was crisp and fresh with a cocktail sauce with just the right amount of horseradish kick. My lemon drop martini was shaken to perfection. The lobster roll was filled with fresh lobster meat and it was everything. I would return in a heartbeat, our service was good, reservations are a must. The only addition I'd suggest is tiki torches for some bug control at dusk. The waiter was super accommodating in trying to position the umbrella so we had minimal sun glare before it went down.

Live band and great sunset
Stephanie S.

Not well known, but a great place to watch the New Haven fireworks. Amarante's has a large outdoor seating space and more space on the lawn. They have live music once per week in the summer and easy parking. My mom loved her fried shrimp and the lobster roll was good.

Dan R.

I attended a group function at Amarante's last night. It was my first trip here, and I walked away very impressed. The location is stunning! Literally on a sea cliff, the back deck offers a gorgeous view of Long Island Sound. I hope you're there to see the sunset, like we were, it's really breathtaking. Our banquet room was beautiful. There was a full width window at the front of the room overlooking the water. The décor was very pretty, with white table cloths, chair covers and flower centerpieces. The service was top notch -every bartender and server we dealt with was professional and courteous. AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Happy Hour on the deck had three pastas (Alfredo, a vegetarian Marina, and a Bolognese), plus a lot of passed hors d'oeuvres. The buffet dinner had a lot of choices - salad, noodles in a peanut sauce, ziti, potatoes, sautéed vegetables, chicken marsala, and a roast beef carving station. The clear winner was the chicken marsala. No dried out overcooked wedding food here. The chicken was super moist and delicious with a wonderful mushroom sauce. Mini pastries were served tableside to complete the meal. Two of my friends were married here years ago, and they both had wonderful experiences. Last night, our group of 45 had a wonderful experience as well.

My former fiance just became my current husband and we had our wedding reception at Amarante's last Saturday. They were extremely attentive. Dominic helped us plan the event leading up to the day of, and our maitre dees José and Darlene did an amazing job tending to us the day of; making sure we were taken care of, making sure everything went smoothly throughout the night, and keeping our guests happy. We received a lot of compliments on how great the food was and how beautiful the event space looked. I could not be happier with how Amarante's treated us and I would highly recommend them to anyone. The price also included a lot so it was less stressful in terms of financial planning. My husband and I will be forever grateful to Amarante's for making our night so special.

Roseann S.

I went to a Ladies' Night event, and I have to say, I had a wonderful time. The weather did not cooperate, but Amarante's let the crowd into their ballroom to keep the party going. - Nice! I thought I was speaking to a manager, and I gave her some feedback from someone I know who had attended Ladies' Night weeks earlier. I have to say, the owner is truly decent and cares about her business and listened to all comments - thank you so much! The service was very good. The food is good. The views are second to none. I look forward to going back again. Absolutely wonderful venue.

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Really good drinks and an even better location! Such a great spot for stopping by for a quick drink or meal

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Food and service both great. Hard to beat the location-especially on a nice day. Importantly, they have a big parking area.

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