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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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

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

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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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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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

Aqua has changed hands, but the overall quality of food remains average. It has a great water location, but the food does not draw me in.

Food, venue and waitstaff were all great! It was a beautiful, sunny holiday weekend and our service was on point.

We had a spur of the moment "let's go for a ride" day and ended up along the CT shore. Using Yelp we found Aqua. So glad we did!! Yes, it was crowded, but our wait was only 15 minutes. Enough time to grab a tall gin and tonic and a beer. As busy as it was, everyone including reception staff, bartenders and patrons were all very friendly!! We were fortunate enough to get a table on the porch and our waiter was in attendance in a matter of minutes. We LOVED the RI clam chowder, PEI mussels and main entrees of hot lobster roll and grill tuna sandwich. Absolutely will be back! Thank you!! read more

The blackened tuna sandwich was a dried out burnt piece of questionable origin. Terrible.

The place is beautiful! I went there for my birthday and the food was not good unfortunately. The drinks were watered down as well. Overall the staff were very friendly! read more

Located close to Hammonasset State Park, this place has a great location by the sea and also plenty of wind to bask into! The ambiance of the restaurant is decent enough with most of the seating providing sea views while the service is great with the servers being pretty communicative and attentive to our needs! Special shout out to Ashton over here! The food can definitely be improved upon! The location though great, the food doesn't live up to the expectations. We had ordered buffalo shrimp and fried calamari as appetizers. The calamari was okayish, while the buffalo shrimp was sour so did all the sauces which accompanied it! Honestly we didn't like any of their sauces. Then for entrees we went for their signature broiled seafood platter which had scallops, some fish(probably cod) with white wine, a couple of shrimps, mashed potatoes and sauteed broccoli with brussel sprouts! I tried scallops for the first time and it felt great to me. They were rightly seared and butter was at the right quantity. The fish though was well made and the shrimps were broiled enough. Mashed potatoes were really awesome and I had a great time devouring them. The Cobb salad was good as all the ingredients were fresh also the vinegarrete added as a good dressing to it! Lastly, the tap beer was ordered by my friends and they said it's good! Overall a great place to sit and enjoy by the seaside but definitely needs to work on their food quality! read more

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Food service and ambiance are excellent, a little pricey but worth it! Best lobster rolls I ever had!

Great location, nice view, and good service, but food was very mid! Stop out here on Memorial Day Monday, right after going to the Clinton outlets. It was a group of four of us, and there was definitely some mixed reactions to the food across all of our plates as for the pros, seafood bisque was very good, good flavor and actually had nice chunks of seafood inside of the bisque. Calamari was also pretty good. It was a little on the bland side however it was cooked perfectly and the sauces made up for the bland batter. As for my meal, I ordered the fried fish wrap, but instead of getting it on a wrap, I asked for a Bun instead. The fish was nicely cooked and the coleslaw was actually very good however, that fish was bland city it definitely needed some seasoning either on the fish or on the batter for sure and the amount of tartar sauce was making up for the blackness unfortunately. My wife ordered the chicken chipotle wrap, which she felt was more buffalo flavor versus chipotle. read more

Aqua - Fish wrap on a bun instead of the wrap fish was cooked well, however very bland - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Stopped in for a late lunch while we were in Clinton. My wife and I has superior service and my Icelandic Cod w-clams over linguine was fantastic. Warm enough for the walls to be up and get a nice sea breeze. Very happy we chose this place. read more

Aqua - Looking over the marina. - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

We were planning our 4th of July to include a trip to the Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth. It just so happens I have a co-worker who lives in that town, so I asked him to suggest a nice place for lunch after our visit. And that's why we had lunch at Rocky's Aqua. Under the COVID procedure, there's an exterior hostess stand where you check in and discuss seating options. We could have sat on the patio, but that looked to be close to maxed out, so we chose a picnic table to the left of the building. That gave us the chance to really appreciate the beautiful waterfront view that graces Rocky's. If you like boats and kayaks and marine scenery, you found the right place to appreciate those tastes. Our server Bert was a nice polite gent and he did a friendly and professional job for us. We ordered a cup of Rhode Island Chowder ($7), a Barbecue Shrimp Wrap with Fries ($15), and Shrimp Tacos with fries ($15). My chowder was a winner. It was loaded with lots of tender (not chewy) chopped clams and potatoes. The broth was very good too -lots of flavor and not the bland forgettable broth you get sometimes. My Shrimp Wrap included bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, and shrimps in barbecue sauce. It was a solid choice, everything tasted great, including the fries. One thing I liked about the wrap was there wasn't a ton of extra folded up wrap in the sandwich. In other words, the wrap was "size appropriate" for the portion ! The Shrimp Taco plate included two tacos with grilled shrimp, lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo and a chipotle ranch sauce on soft flour tortillas and a nice portion of fries. Weirdly, to my eyes the portion size of the fries that came with the tacos was definitely larger than the portion size of the fries that came with the wrap. The young ladies who cleared the table and brought over the menus were very personable and friendly too. I've seen some Yelpers had issues with the service here, but we didn't, everyone we interacted with was great. We noticed that Rocky's has an ice cream counter by the front door, so we finished our lunch with Chocolate Oreo and Espresso Waffle Cones for a pretty reasonable $5 a pop. Nice job, Rocky's. You treated us well, fed us well, and provided some beautiful scenery to enjoy, read more

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Great service! Nice view overlooking harbor. Food was decent. Fried clams should be crisper tho.

Lilly Madison and Brinley!!! Fabulous!!! Tending bar!!! Serving tables. The best of the best. This trio is fabulous and they are rock stars!!! Food was great. Fabulous experience LF read more