Superior food,ultimately fresh, delicious. Atmosphere is mellow yet by the sea, very relaxing. Service is excellent ! read more

The service was painfully slow the night we went. They were packed. It was crowded. The ambiance is loud CT shoreline crowded. I'd be willing to be they do a good business because of the location. It is a nice location. The food is typical nothing interesting sysco national food supply crap is the general vibe. Maybe the fish is fresh but everything else was just normal expensive swill. I'll not bother to return this year (2026) unless they pick up their game and do better. One FINAL nail in the coffin, is they don't take reservations for larger parties and they don't have a call-ahead seating list. The choice not to take some kind of reservation is just... well inconsiderate and stupid but shows their willingness to feed the herd as fast as possible (slow service not withstanding) . read more

I used to LOVE this restaurant and visited frequently. However my experiences within the past year have been disappointing. For one, I ordered a lobster roll and a week later I got another. The second time I was given about half the amount of lobster. Same price, of course! I was able to get that resolved but they have to be consistent in their serving sizes. Get a damn scale in the kitchen! Went there this past Monday (Memorial Day) and ordered some calamari. The portion is about half of what it used to be but the price is high. I'm done. read more

Waterfront restaurant made ice cream....Delish!!! This is a separate location than the restaurant, however YELP incorporated the review, shame!! Cute patio for ice cream patrons. Ice cream is absolutely delicious they have their own spin on a few flavors Coconut -Strawberry is made with coconut milk-Soooo creamy you'll want more.......staff is very helpful as they cover other areas in the restaurant so "ring the bell" and this is a CASH ONLY establishment so keep your cash dry if your dockside.....it's worth the stop!!! The actual restaurant is a different story, food is not the best, and portions continue to get smaller every year. Go for the views it's simply one of the best in CT shoreline. read more

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Fantastic Buffalo shrimp appetizer as well as pretzel sticks. Cold lobster roll was great. Fish tacos are great as well, but very spiced. Both for the seasoning and the sauce. Very friendly staff and you can't beat the views. read more

Aqua - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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Just re opened for the season. I can imagine during the summer this place is jamming! Friendly service sitting at the bar and I enjoyed my cucumber margarita. I really liked my linguine and clams. Generous serving on great clams. read more

Aqua - Linguini and clams - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

The food was great. The service is great. The view was amazing. We were so lucky to have a beautiful day. The bathrooms were out of service, but we were able to go to the yacht club next-door. read more

To start the host and servers were excellent. Friendly and attentive. Cucumber margarita was delicious. We started with clams casino, delicious and tender but needed lemon. Then we shared the crab cake and fish tacos. Crab cake was bland, the lobster sauce was also bland, the mix greens were just a garnish, again no lemon. Fish tacos were good but could use a slice of lime. Beautiful location. read more

Food drinks, service and ambiance is amazing! Been coming back at least once a week. Always a pleasure read more

Aqua - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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Aqua is probably one of my favorite restaurants within an hour of of Milford. I love the atmosphere. Being right on the water gives you a vacation vibe. Unlike some of the other restaurants in the New Haven area, that are on the water, Aqua has a beautiful marina without all the industrial buildings in the distance which provides an absolutely wonderful dining experience. I can't say too much about different dishes because I think we've been there four times now and every time I go I get the fried clams. They are amazing. I forget if it's a lobster bisque or a seafood bisque but whichever it is, it's amazing. Drinks are great and refreshing with the big selection. Service is always fast and friendly. I can't say enough good things about this place. The only bad thing I can say is that I wish it wasn't so far away. read more

Food served hot and tasty. Very busy location reservations recommended. Located on the marina with slips and fuel tank fill up.

Probably the worst restaurant I've eaten in in CT. The quality & taste of the food was just terrible . Portions were tiny . My salmon was overcooked and a tiny portion the beans were way undercooked . The rest of my party of 6 were completely underwhelmed . We would not return read more

Enjoyed the seafood here. Had the whole belly clams which were fresh and lightly breaded but so crispy. The calamari and coconut shrimp appetizers were great for sharing. Relaxing outdoor picnic benches by the water. Service was quick. read more

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My family and I stopped by Aqua for Mother's Day and had a great dining experience here! We didn't have a reservation and stopped by around 6, so it took around an hour to get us seated (honestly pretty speedy all things considered), and then we ordered some drinks and appetizers. Drinks were great, the Stellar Rose was delicious (I love passion fruit!) and appetizers came super quick even on the busy day. We were seated on the deck with a gorgeous view of the water, which was amazing. The main courses took a bit longer (the waitstaff let us know that with the Mother's Day rush it would take a second), but once it came it was BEYOND delicious. I got the Salmon Salad, a special, and I hope one day this dish makes it to the permanent menu because it was DELICIOUS. I loved it! Arugula, walnuts, cranberries, goat cheese, a honey citrus vinaigrette, and some nicely cooked salmon! Definitely a great dining experience, even on a busy day like Mother's Day! read more

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My family used to enjoy eating here until recently. Right when you walk into the restaurant it smells like the bathrooms. We continued to sit down to eat. My husband's beer was luke warm and I had to send my drink back. Our food was horrible. I had gotten fried shrimp and my husband had the fried clams. My kids got burgers. My husband ended up getting food poisoning that night from his meal. The waitress wasn't great as well. She hardly checked on us and when it was time for the bill,she took forever. We saw that she was just walking around chatting with other employees. I had also emailed about my experience that night and have heard nothing from them. We won't be returning! read more

It's alright. nothing special. The Fox news running throughout dinner was a real turnoff. Won't be back.

Had a lovely lunch here after checking out the nearby state park. We sat outside right next to the marina with a great view of all the boats. Our waitress was okay, she might have been annoyed that we didn't order right away but I couldn't really blame her. We didn't try any of the cocktails but a couple members of the group liked the Dragontail mocktail. I really liked my ahi tuna wrap. It was stuffed with tuna and had a tangy wasabi sauce. Portions were a little small for the price. My plate looked kinda of empty with the wrap and a little bowl of slaw. There was definitely space for some fries or salad. A couple people got baja fish tacos which fell apart as soon as they ate them. I was surprised that they weren't double shelled. We didn't try any apps or dessert. read more

First time at this restaurant. It is located directly on the water so the view is lovely. The service was very good. Everyone was very welcoming and my friends and I were not rushed. Food was very good as well. The Cole slaw was especially tasty and the portions were good. I would return. read more

Hubby and I were out looking for a seafood restaurant with a view for lunch. This is a great seaside restaurant in a boat dock with plenty of parking and great views. Upon walking in it was pretty busy from lunch we had to wait about 10 minutes which in that area is not bad at all. We started out our lunch with Clams Casino appetizer. They were fresh and absolutely delicious. Also got a lobster bisque which is one of the best ones I've had and I've had a lot! There were chunks of lobster very creamy not too salty quite delicious. For lunch, my husband got clam strips and I got a lobster roll. The clam strips were very fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The breading was very light and tasty. The lobster roll was full of fresh tender sweet lobster meat, my only wish was that they added a little more butter. There was very little of it, and there was none on the side. Had a great view of the boat dock with the tiki bar, floating in and out. Great restaurant would definitely come back. Go visit if you're looking for good seafood! read more

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We had an interesting experience. The Buffalo wings were very good; plenty of sauce and we could order flats only, which is our preference. The clams were very fresh and correctly shucked. The fried pickles were over breaded and had no pickle flavor. Nope to them. We had a table in the bar overlooking Clinton harbor. A success there. Service was not good though. Never came back to the table to see if we wanted another drink. It was not crowded so no excuse for disinterested service. We may be back for the view and clams but not sure. Only an average time with a chance for better with a few improvements. read more

Aqua - Clams on the half shell. - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

This place was amazing! We went on a Friday evening so it was really busy but the wait wasn't too long and the staff was so friendly. The food was amazing and the view was even better! read more

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Nice atmosphere. Been going here for a very long time but they just opened a few weeks ago and I got very ill. Please make sure your fish is properly refrigerated!!! .. I had an intense episode 10 minutes after eating your fried fish. Never happens before...Please check all your refrigerated food and up to par...Otherwise it was good but unfortunately left me very sick. read more

We started our weekend getaway with lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. We didn't have a reservation but we still got a table by the window with beautiful views of the water and incoming boats. Service was prompt and friendly. We started with the New England chowder and we both had the Connecticut lobster roll (hot). A ton of perfectly cooked lobster was served in tasty toasty roll with butter. Will definitely go back! read more

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Everything it's amazing ! Food, service, environment! 5/5 the best waterfront dinner with amazing people . read more

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After a short shopping experience in the Clinton Outlets, we decided on seafood. We landed at Rockys. Great seaside restaurant with excellent food and service.... What more can you ask for on a warm July day. Great vibes and we even heard a hip hop here! Nice OPP!!! read more

Aqua - Great tacos! Greater staff and service! - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Absolutely the best lunch ever. Our server was amazing. She was attentive and helpful. She knew the menu, she always had a smile. Food was fresh and quick! Highly recommend!!!! read more

Aqua - Lobster tacos - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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Overall, nice casual place with good service from the waiters. Great view of the marina. I had a grilled chicken Caesar salad which was fine but small and expensive considering the $24 price for lunch. I think the food is OK but not great yet. I recommend offering a bit more value for the price being charged. I know this restaurant wants to provide a slightly higher end menu than before, but the quality should be better. I wouldn't return unless they provide better quality and quantity for some dishes since the price tag is high. read more

Never had a better experience. Our server and the food was amazing. Unfortunately I started not feeling well and like I was going to faint. Fortunately there was a nurse in our party at 6 and a table of paramedics sitting next to us, everyone was taking good care of me. A paramedic ran to their car and got a glucose tester and a blood pressure cuff to get my vitals. The restaurant manager was amazing and provided cold cloths which were placed all over me and also packages of electrolytes to add to water. An ambulance needed to be called but in the meantime this couldn't have happened in a better place with better people. Thanks to everyone who was there that day who were so kind and helped me. It was very scary. Please know that I am well and doing fine and again thanks to everyone! read more

The quality of the seafood and the quantity far exceed the price. This is a casual, airy, dining experience with any preparation of seafood you could want to eat. The menu has an array of small bites as well as dinners. The server and front of the house staff were happy and welcoming. Rain or shine it's always nice to be by the water. read more

Nice patio on the water. Wait staff was very attentive. Had the NE clam chowder. The clams were extremely chewy. Had to discard them. My wife had the Gluten free RI chowder. Was basically a broth with clams. We appreciate the effort for gluten free choices on the menu. read more

If you want glorified lobster bisque poured over mediocre ravioli, go here! When the restaurant was Rocky's Aqua Den, it used to be amazing! Now it under new ownership and has gone down hill. The service is ok but the food is disgusting. Portion sizes are small and the quality of the food is disgusting. They even admitted to pouring lobster bisque as the sauce for their lobster ravioli! Not to mention, it was cold when it came out. Not impressed and I won't be back. read more

Lobster roll was delicious and the fried shrimp was very good also. It sits on the water so the setting is very nice also read more

Such a laid back place. Always enjoy the service, staff are super friendly, thank you Brinley for such pleasant service and a warm smile. Opted to go seafood today, clam strips, haven't had them in ages. So looking forward to gobs of tartar sauce, yes I like the sauce more than the clams. I was sad that they didn't have traditional tartar sauce, wasn't a fan of what they had; But Brinley offered some chipotle ranch which did the trick. I also recommend not using the sweet potato fries as the bed for the clams. I squeezed the lemon on my clams and had lemon flavor potato fries. Not bad, but.... Will always enjoy going to aqua, great vibe and great staff. Their drinks are amazing. I had the kickin mule and weatherboy friend had a pina colada thing. We both forgot the name. read more

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We love going here over the Summer months. Really great calamari! Friendly staff and amazing atmosphere! Enjoy

Fantastic place right next to the Marina. Not much else around! Very friendly service and a great seafood menu. I had 6 Little Necks and the Seafood Bisque. They have two bars and a great view! read more

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This is an amazing restaurant/bar on the water with a fantastic view. The wait staff and management were fantastic also. Now on to the food...The shrimp for the shrimp cocktail are large and in charge but the shrimp lack flavor. The clam strips are plentiful but also lack flavor as well as the fish and chips and onion rings. We enjoyed our stay and met some fantastic patrons and will certainly be back again to give this awesome place another chance. read more

Went for Mother's Day. Food was not up to par. Burgers overcooked. Lobster roll dry. Fries terrible. Our waiter tried but couldn't do much if food wasn't ready to bring out! Won't be back. read more

Much improved! Thank you! The staff and food is better than previous years. The management is atleast trying.

I wish we hadn't wasted $90 on this restaurant. My husband ordered a lobster roll and it was just bread and meat, no butter or sauce of any kind and the lobster meat was so chewy that he couldn't eat it. I ordered fried oysters and they were soggy, as were the unseasoned fries in both of our plates. so disappointing, and wish we would've gone somewhere else. read more

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Just did a lunch at Aqua. Very disappointed. The place and location are very nice. The staff is friendly and on point. The menu and the food were not good. Im not sure why they would have veal marsala for a special at a "fish restaurant". I understand they want to give options but that was one of two choices on the special menu. The calamari appetizer was under cooked. The clams in a half shell were small but fresh. The fried scrod was a lot smaller than years past. Not very happy. Now I have to find somewhere to eat. read more