Dark and Wonderful…read more We love this local spot lots of good craft beer choices, hard working bar tenders that not just tends bar but serve tables. We went in for a couple beers and some wings and stayed for hours. Wings were great, cooked and dressed properly. We met a lot of nice people. I guess this place gets rowdy later in the night, we were out by 7pm. A must stop if you are in the area. Thanks

Horrible!! Ordered takeout, no meat on the steak and cheese, the salad was wilted and dry, and I…read moreordered VEGETARIAN potato skins, and the arrived with BACON!! Someone is clearly dropping the ball on this place and not paying attention and supervising what leaves this restaurant or just doesn't care!! No wonder why the parking lot is always empty... Lesson learned... Don't waste your money here!!

After finishing the Niantic Artisan Festival, we stopped at Constantine's On The Bay to grab lunch…read more We were told we could sit anywhere so we chose a table by the front windows so that we could people watch even though it was raining, the room was brightly lit. We started with the Jumbo (6) Shrimp Cocktail, which were served on a bed of lettuce and cocktail sauce. Rather than having a meal, I decided to have the Mediterranean Style Crispy Calamari, it was tossed w/Garlic, Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Peppers, Tomatoes and Capers. I also had a cup of the Lobster Bisque that was full of lobster chunks. Both were very good. My companions had the Fish and Chips, but substituted mashed potatoes. Our friend ordered a big burger and also substituted the fries for mashed potatoes. The food was delivered quickly and our waitress was very pleasant. I will definitely be back to try the other foods.

I came back here and this time did not order off the specials menu (I learned my lesson)! I ordered…read morea watermelon marg & chicken parm. The chicken parm came up with a good sized salad & the chicken parm was soooo good! The toast points do not have any flavor, so I wish that was improved upon. I had enough chicken parm left to take it home. Overall, I was really impressed with the portions & flavors, I just wish the garlic toast points actually had garlic flavoring.

I am in love with this little spot! I would describe it as upscale cozy or low key lux. It is a…read morequaint spot decorated like an old country dining room. Flowers and lights hang from the ceiling, while vintage looking signs, art, and decor adorn the walls. Instead of starched white tablecloths there are a variety of soft, colorful, patterned ones to welcome you over. Although you get that nice homey feeling, the food is definitely levels up from my own home cooking. Farm to table style food, meaning the ingredients are fresh, the menu is small, but mighty, and there is a lot of love put into the preparation. They even make their own delicious hot sauce! I have had the pleasure of dining here for brunch and dinner. This would be a great date spot! Not a severe intimidating environment and you all will have an excellent meal. It is a small operation, so I will say that preparation of such delicious things does take some time. Therefore, I recommend a reservation and a loose agenda. I highly recommend this little spot! If your 2025 resolution is to try or find something new, then this is it!

I went here for my first time on a Saturday night when guest chef Anna Brown was hosting. The…read morerestaurant was beautifully decorated and the staff was very welcoming. While browsing the menu, Anna came out to greet our party and ask if we had any questions with the menu- this is a kind of service that you don't usually expect nowadays. The food was outstanding and the waitstaff was attentive to our party throughout the event. The menu was eclectic and original and the presentation was out of this world. Everyone at the table got different things and we all left with clean plates. I think we all agreed that this was one of the best meals we've had. I understand that this was a unique event, but this was an amazing reflection of La Belle Aurore and the care that they put into food and atmosphere. I'd recommend to anyone looking for some awesome, unique food.

I made reservations in advance to guarantee a table outside on the beach. I'm traveling a hour to…read moreeat on the beach after all. Making the reservation over the phone was easy and the individual I spoke to answered my questions and was very polite and pleasant. One of my questions was what happens if it we're to rain. I was told that I would not lose my reservation and that they would move us inside the covered patio. Fast forward: we parked in the Kokomo parking lot, handed our key over to the valet then walked steps to be seated. We did not wait long at all before we were greeted and seated. Here's where things got tricky. We were given instructions to scan a unique QR code that they provide and then we create an account, view the menu online then order our food and beverages. We were told that there would not be a wait staff taking our order. Sadly, many of the menu items were "sold out". I eat gluten free foods only so this proved a bit of a challenge. I thought I had placed our order but after waiting nearly an hour I asked a waitstaff to check my phone to see if I had placed the order correctly. I had not, however, the food arrived quickly once the order actually went through. My seared cod was cooked perfectly as were the asparagus and rice but sadly there was an over use of cayenne pepper which hyjacked the authentic taste of the cod and asparagus. We did not order dessert even though we would have loved to but it's difficult to order something that is not available. The view and atmosphere of the beach made up for the mishaps. The Resturant's beach, although fenced, seemed to attract beach goers to pass through which meant while eating dinner I had the pleasure to also watch nearly naked people walk by me... I mean bikini top that only covered a woman's nips. I kid you not. Awkward much? Not so much for me but perhaps for others. The valet had gone missing when we went to get out car fab to leave. So we waited patiently for about 10 to 15 minutes for him to appear on a golf cart before we walked steps to our car. I would recommend Kokomo Restaurant for the experience of dinning on the beach in CT but that's about it. This restaurant has great potentia! Do better Kokomo! I'm rooting for you!

DO NOT EAT HERE! A…read moregroup of 4 of us waited for a literal 2.5 hours from the time of ordering before we decided to finally leave. Two times our meals (and the appetizers) was given away to the wrong table. it took nearly an hour upon arrival to get the first drinks. every little detail in addition to the big ones was wrong. asking for straws (mixed drinks were missing them) led to being brought too few. drinks barely had alcohol if any at all (this problem is a theme if you look at enough reviews). throughout the time we waited, numerous people from various tables continued to leave due to lack of food showing up. we overheard a number of people complaining about no food coming. people complaining about prices ($23 for a burger). we finally just paid for what we had and told them to cancel the rest of the order. somehow it still costs $118 for 4 mixed drinks, 2 mixed drinks that were half a normal drink, and a single beer. please save yourself the trouble and don't go here.

A cozy family restaurant in the heart of Niantic. The prices were decent and the specials had some…read moregood deals going on. My wife got the coconut chicken and I got a half a rack of ribs. We both really enjoyed our meals, the place was cute and the waitress was very helpful. Great unassuming dining. We really enjoyed it.

Great food, love to sit at the lounge area with friends. Great food, service and a totally local…read morevibe.

Neighborhood friendly dive bar, with affordable grub. My go to is the Tavern Melt, a burger I would…read moreput up against any. Steaks have always been good, and enjoy their prime rib when they have it. And their creamy garlic dressing is arguably the best on the planet. Beer and booze is cheap, service is excellent, and Sundays during football are a lot of fun.

Ordered a bacon cheeseburger burger with fries and coleslaw. I also ordered chicken tenders. The…read morecheeseburger was okay but the chicken tenders tasted like they were cooked in old oil. And still very oily. Definitely would not order those again. I ordered delivery and Staff was friendly.

This is one of our local faves. The pub was for many years a family owned pharmacy honored by the…read morequote for the back room. The owner brought over the wood and decor from an Irish Pub so when you walk through the door you have magically been transported to Dublin. Creative cocktails and many beers on tap along with traditional Irish food complete the scene. The food is a awesome mix of Irish and American dishes. Guinness Beef Stew, Bangers and Mash, PEI Mussels, Steak Frites, and seafood dishes are sure to make this a pub favorite. They also have live music on the weekends and trivia nights. Hats off to the staff who make this place a local Cheers favorite.

Great food and great prices! We all loved our food and the prices were fabulous! Nice atmosphere…read more Solid pub food

The Shack is a SE CT shoreline institution. The original located in East Lyme and one each in…read moreWaterford and Groton. The wait staff and cooks are all wonderful. They do a lot of charity fundraisers. Breakfast is top notch and plentiful but lunch and dinner are also excellent. The Mess for breakfast could literally feed three small adults. They have the best corn bread and muffins and desserts all baked on premise. Servings are plentiful. When it is crowded you could wait up to 30-45 minutes but most times there is very little of a wait period. They open early and close later than most restaurants. Take out is a great option if it is busy as well. It is a country kitchen diner vibe mashed with a cheers bar! A local and a visitor favorite but on Sundays they close at noon.

Took the family to a late lunch/early dinner at The Shack, a classic old-timey diner if you ever…read moredid see one. We were seated pretty quickly, and the staff was friendly. Apparently this is an institution (at least based on the shirts and paraphernalia they sell with The Shack name on it). The food was pretty standard fare, nothing crazy or out of the ordinary here, maybe some fun names for their everything but the kitchen sink omelettes (The Shanty and The Mess come to mind). Bottom line is they know their way around deep fryers, and they know eggs. My only regret is ordering the banana cream pie - crust was okay, banana pieces were good, the top "cream" part was like an odd key lime consistency and sour flavor that I did not expect or cared for. P.S. They have a massive senior citizen following, but that shouldn't be a negative like other reviewers seem to have made it. They like what they like, and then seniors like The Shack!

Super friendly - I enjoyed talking to Val. My nephew recommended this place and said it's his…read morefavorite place for Connecticut pizza and it did not disappoint. We ordered half spinach and half meat lovers for take out. It was yummy. Crust was thin and toppings were tasty. Definitely a place I'd come back to try more.

The owner and their staff truly show passion and hard-work whenever they serve their fantastic food…read moreitems. Great prices. Amazing food. Supporting small local businesses that keep our town thriving? Yes, please!

This is probably my favorite pizza place in Connecticut…read more I always get the buffalo chicken pizza, it's phenomenal . The pizza here tastes fresh, and it isn't greasy. I could eat 5 slices and it won't mess up my stomach afterwards like other places.

The food was excellent here. The pizza and the garlic bread were highlights. The reason we gave…read morethis place 4 stars was because the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced at any restaurant. I hate to comment on service as a person who was a waitress for ten years, but it was unbelievably bad. I hovered between 3 and 4 stars from this review because of how bad the service was. I ended with four because the food was very good.