We decided to have lunch here for their $26 prix fixed menu. It was a good deal and the food was…read moredelicious. They are full size portions. It was very quiet in the restaurant when we were there for lunch on a weekday. Maybe 3 other tables were occupied in addition to ours. The crispy eggplant and burrata appetizer and the brussel sprouts salad risotto cake appetizers were good. For lunch, I ordered the swordfish special and it was absolutely delicious over couscous. The grilled salmon dish looks delicious too and my friend liked it as well.

We got the lobster bisque, grilled hanger steak, truffle Mac-n-cheese, prosciutto crisp, seared…read morescallops, crispy mushroom risotto tater tots, and Brussels sprout salad with rice cake, and fried Sicilian calamari. Lobster bisque was hot though pretty liquid-y. The Brussels sprout salad was by no means a salad. More of a rice cake with Brussels shavings on too but really good. Calamari was okay. Mac and cheese was eh, really liquidy as well. I did really like the crispy mushroom risotto tater tots. They tasted just like tater tots. As we were getting to our last bites and still eating, at least three different staff members within a matter of a minute asked if we're were done and could take our plates away. I would have given this place four stars had we not been bombarded at the end of our dinner. It felt like we were being rushed out even though there were tons of tables and seats still available. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

My husband and I came here before seeing a show. We walked in without a reservation and we're…read moreseated immediately, granted it was at 4pm! But when you have toddlers, you're used to eating at that time lol. We had a dozen oysters, the oysters and bone marrow appetizer special, the clam chowder, the bouillabaisse, a side of brussel sprouts, the pot of mussels, carrot ginger juice, some whiskey drink, and the xanadu split for dessert. We really loved every bite and there was nothing I wouldn't recommend. I would definitely say to get the bouillabaisse to share, because it's so delicious and filling. Our waitress was patient, warm, and friendly, wish I remembered her name. Best of all is the view. Great for sweet couple photos, and makes the price worth it.

Came here because of the reviews but surprisingly disappointed at the quality if their seafood…read moreseems all over cooked, very bland, and not as fresh as i expected, not Worth the price. My seafood combo dish was $60 and i literally didn't like anything in it, especially the scallop seems immitate crab meat. Clam chowder is watery, lack of clam flavor, idk why they put chips in it, it has 1 clam in shell and that's all. I'll just get the one from whole food. Raw clams and oysters are ok! The best out of everything we ordered was the steak & fries. Steak was made perfect and love the truffle fries. (Or maybe because i was very disappointed at my own seafood dish) So, I won't come back here for any of the seafood.

This is my go to seafood spot. They have a thing called a Lowcountry boil. It's about 30 bucks…read moresuper yummy comes with a good amount. I always order from here and they're inside of the restaurant is really nice too. It gets busy on weekends overall 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.

I came here on a Friday night with a friend and we decided to try their seafood boil. My friend…read moreopted for the Dungeness crab bag, which came with tasty sides of corn and potatoes. I went for the pick three, choosing shrimp, crawfish, and clams, along with sausage, corn, and potatoes, all doused in spicy garlic butter. The garlic butter flavor was incredible in every bite! I didn't really touch the potatoes, but everything else was absolutely delicious. l snapped a picture after I finished, as I forgot to take it when it got to the table! Now, the service was a bit off. There was a language barrier, and they forgot my friend's extra crab, but they made it right in the end, so it was no big deal. The music was spot on--definitely my kind of vibe with 90s R&B playing. I noticed the walls were filled with names, probably from past customers, which added a nice touch. It's definitely a cute and relaxed spot for a date night or a friendly dinner catch-up. With other options in nearby cities, I'm not sure I'd make the trip back on my own, but it was a fun experience overall!

We drove an hour to bring relatives here because it was so good the last couple times…read more But somehow the seafood quality already changed. .. maybe different chef ? The new England chowder was water down, even taste a bit sour...(That's strange for clam chowder).. someone dropped a lemon by mistake? .. Fried scallops and fried clam strip no longer taste the same, not as fresh and sweet. Scallops texture is kinda hard to describe but different. .. Fried fish batter was too thick and fish is very dry and bland this time We also has lobster roll it's just ok.... At the end we didn't want to eat anymore Last time when i order, i order everything individually...this time i kept being told combo is $1 different and you get all fries to come with. Don't try the bathroom out there, not very nice. We didn't eat all the food and relatives are not happy with the meal ... So after sharing the feedback they kindly gave us a seafood chowder (thank you)..... The soup is creamy and better than the clam chowder although the seafood is overcooked. We missed the good version clam chowder here ... We are just very disappointed about the change of quality although i understand it's hard to keep the consistency.

After a spending most of the day walking around New Haven I decided I wanted to have a lobster…read moreroll. Some quick Googles led me to Stowe's. It's situated right across from the beach and they have their own parking lot which is always a plus. It's got a pirate theme going on and there's pirate-related decor all over the place. Definitely feels like a hole in the wall. I went around 5PM and the place was pretty busy. Plenty of patrons eating outside and a bunch more waiting to take their orders to-go. Actually, technically every order is a to-go order. You go up to the counter and order what you want and they give you a buzzer that lets you know when your food is ready. Whether you choose to sit at the tables outside is up to you. But everything comes packaged in takeout containers. Service was quick and friendly. CASH ONLY. They do have an ATM though. I ordered a lobster roll, soft shell crab sandwich, clam chowder, and lobster bisque. Everything was pretty good but the sandwiches were a bit pricey. On the menu they're listed as market price and apparently lobster rolls were $22 and soft shell crab sandwiches were $17 that day. We had the soups first since they were ready immediately. The lobster bisque was ok, but a bit too creamy for my taste. I found myself tiring of the taste after several spoonfuls. I much preferred the clam chowder. It had a great consistency and it was served at a perfect temperature. The flavor was on point as well. I really enjoyed the clam chowder. The lobster roll was good, but not great. To be fair, I'm not a huge fan of lobster so take my opinion with a grain of salt. The lobster was fresh, but I found it to be a little bland. I got the sauteed roll, maybe I should've tried the fried. I really liked the soft shell crab sandwich. It literally looked like they took a whole crab and deep fried it then put it in a bun. It worked though. I especially liked it with the tartar sauce. If you're a fan of seafood, you'll like this place.

Honestly the food was not impressive. I ordered the bread crumb covered baked shrimp which were…read moreserved poached in liquid, no breadcrumbs or baking to be found. My guy ordered the lobster bisque which came in a coffee mug without much lobster and the fried shrimp which had such a greasy breading it had to be removed. BUT.... They comped my dinner AND gave us a gift card. So coodos to the manager who stood up and did the right thing! I will definitely come back and give them a second chance. I love my Wiggles and my Rake! So I will be fair and return because they stepped up to the plate and treated me right! So please give them a shot.

My first time at Moby Dick's Oyster Bar & Grill was an overall great experience. It is a classic…read morebar and restaurant setup with main bar seating and tables all around. It isn't huge inside but they use the space so wisely. The kitchen is open to the bar so you can see and hear all the amazing things happening back there which really adds to the local neighborhood vibe. The bartenders there are very sweet and attentive, they help bring the whole experience there to 5 stars. I came on a Wednesday for the $17.99 lobster roll special and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. It is a quarter pound of lobster and you get actual lumps of claw and meat rather than the shredded stuff some other places serve. The butter it's sautéed in is seasoned delicately to accentuate the fresh lobster instead of covering up the taste. The portion was surprisingly large and it comes on a fresh bun that is lightly buttered and toasted. It even comes with a little cup of extra butter which I totally slathered on because I love butter! Every bite was so fresh and soft. The roll comes with fries and I did the optional $5 upcharge for the lobster bisque. That was also the best I've ever had because I've never seen bisque with such large chunks of lobster in it. It was just crazy good. Everything was well worth the price and I'd honestly come back even on days when it's not a special. They have something going on every night like the $9.99 burger and fries on Mondays, so that will definitely be my next reason to visit. I will be back for sure!

We stopped in for lunch on a weekend and enjoyed some lobster rolls and lobster Mac and cheese!…read more The rolls were nicely warm and buttery with fresh lobster. Served with fries, which you can substitute for other sides. We devoured it all while enjoying the beautiful view of the beach from the upper level. There is also a nice balcony patio with outdoor seating. The servers were very friendly.

Left the beach in New Haven and decided to look for a place close by to have an early dinner. We…read morefound The Lobster Shack--Nestled in a quaint neighborhood. We were seated immediately as the patrons started coming in. It was a great place filled with windows all around. We ordered beverages and food. The lobster roll, mussels and for our carnivore, the prime rib special. Being from the southwest, fresh seafood is a luxury. After some brief conversation, food came out. The lobster roll and fries did not disappoint. Made perfectly. Mussels were oozing in butter and garlic with a few pieces of toast to soak up the juices. Delicious. The prime rib, filled the plate. We left nothing. A great place to sit and dine.

What? A Belgian restaurant in New Haven? Well, sort of. The nice owner is from Brussels. The cook…read moreis French. So the menu is more French-Italian than Belgian. We found out though you might able to order carbonnade flamande or vol au vent off menu. Duck confit was good, but American style peppery spicy. Frites good. Chocolate mousse made with Callebaut Belgian chocolate bits. So, somewhat Belgian, but mostly adjusted to meet the American concept of francophone foods. Very sympathique service. Unpretentious.

A gem in the New Haven dining scene, largely for its versatility. I've been to Florian for dinner,…read morebrunch, and happy hour and have enjoyed myself each visit. While I've enjoyed all of these experiences, my favorite time to come here is happy hour. They have great drink and appetizer deals, and it's such a lovely environment to grab a few shared plates with friends. Big fan of their fries and of their good drink selection. The service is always attentive and friendly as well.

I went her with a friend for lunch. She had a clam strip sandwich which was loaded. It think it…read morewas around $10! I had the whole belly clams with fries and got a cup of Cajun crab soup to go. It was really good. The fried clams and fries were soaked in oil. It was perfectly done. We ordered inside and sat in their covered patio that has heaters. We'll definitely go back when we're in the area.

Delivery prompt. Friendly. Mixed fried seafood…read more Shrimp, scallops, clam strips and onion rings. Filets cooked perfectly.

Chicken, beans, fries and sauces are insane. Servers are friendly and very attentive.read more

Just what I needed after a long study week. The lomo Saltado was so flavorful, and very filling…read more The sauce was the perfect amount of savory, not too salty. Service was quick and the server was very friendly.

10/10! I've been…read morehere a few times now and it's always consistent! The popcorn is seriously addicting! The Korean short ribs were nice, saucy and tender. The filet tacos were full of meat and tender. The carpaccio was nice and light! They also whip up some excellent espresso martinis! The service is always great and the bar is always full!

It's Sunday and every once in a while... more often than not, we brunch! Lol. We heard about the…read morebottomless mimosa brunch here at Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar so we pulled up to check it out! Here's how it went... Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the busy State Street is this gem. There's no private parking, but plenty of comfortable, spacious street parking right out front. Once inside you're immersed in a very fine-dining, elegant, laid-back atmosphere. Lots of woods, intimate-low lighting and upbeat music. I loved the vibes in here. The first room is your bar room where the rail is off to the left, but with plenty of seating to the right. If you continue through the room you enter the main dining room where it's all booths and other tables. Service: Stacey was our server. Things got off to a bit of a rocky start, but they smoothed out throughout the brunch. Food/Drinks: The mimosa was okay... It was REALLY strong because there's orange vodka and orange liqueur in it. It kinda killed the flavor for me because I'd prefer a traditional mimosa with minimal juice, but... no matter. They're bottomless... or supposed to be... Just be mindful of who your server is. Brunch can consist of a prix-fixed menu, which is what we did so we'll be going through that. First up were the Homemade Sausage Gravy and biscuits. These were super smothered and fantastic. Hot, savory, meaty, salty and even had a bit of a subtle sweetness. The biscuit was soft, butter and had crispy edges. Next up were the Cinnamon Rolls. These were HUGE. Lol. Like, how are we supposed to eat AND drink all of this stuff?! The exterior of the roll was crispy and the inside very soft. Not over-the-top sweetness or anything. These were very balanced. Next up were the Bananas Foster Pancakes. But this thing was enormous. It was so thick, like literally an inch thick. Lol. Fresh bananas sliced right on top, it cut like butter, was soft with the perfect crispy edges and these were AMAZING. Punch of sweetness up front, fluffy texture and just a great pancake. For dinner, this restaurant usually serves Cast Iron Popcorn instead of bread, so Stacey let us try it! It was smokey, a little-little sweet with a little bit of salt and maybe a hickory barbecue flavor. I liked it. Lastly, I chose the Steak & Eggs over Salmon & Eggs, but got to try both since my wife was with me. Each comes with gigantic fried potatoes, 3 eggs, a piece of toast, caramelized onions and your protein of choice. My steak was cooked perfectly (medium-rare). The flavors were excellent. It was a little fatty and just was done very well. Value: $64.96 for bottomless mimosas and the prix-fixe menu. Probably the best value brunch in the state. SO MUCH FOOD and strong drinks. I don't know what else you'd want! In conclusion, I really enjoyed myself here and have revisited since my first time! Everything was just as awesome as the first. Check this place out if you're in the area!