Two years later since my last visit and this place still is amazing! I got a lobster grilled…read morecheese(market price) and it was delicious, good amount of lobster meat which tasted great! Cheese and bread were good! I asked if they add a tomato soup or something to go alongside it and they said they didn't however they threw in a free side of lobster bisque to dip the grilled cheese in! That lobster bisque was very creamy and paired really well with the sandwich. Afterwards they even threw in a free chocolate ice cream when we finished! That was the S tier customer service and easily gets me to be a repeat customer! Definitely worth checking this spot out. Food(50%): 9.2 Staff/service(25%): 10.0 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 9.1/10

I was able to enjoy the outdoors on a warm fall day. I ordered the lobster bisque which was not…read moreoverly thick, which I like. My only complaint was that it only had two small chunks of lobster in it. The taste was delicious though. The clam strip roll had a decent amount of clam strips inside of a buttered roll. I made the choice to order the onion rings instead of the french fries and it was definitely worth the up charge.

Great menu; I like how items are grouped off making it easy to read. I love the brunch every day…read moreoption. I enjoyed the octopus as well as salmon toasts. The bloody mary was good and horseradish filled and with 2 cocktail shrimp. Excellent place.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 5. The dining area has soft lighting that made…read morethe dining experience feel more intimate. In the summer, the 374 environment can be a little chaotic, but it was perfectly relaxed/comfortable now that's it the winter. For appetizers, I had the pork belly and liked that, some others in the group didn't care for it as much, expecting it to melt more in their mouth. For my entree, I had the Yuzu BBQ Ribs. The serving size was very generous. The ribs, mac and cheese, and cole slaw were all good. Service was attentive and friendly. When we had desserts, they brought out a candle with the birthday girl's dessert and sang. My only nitpick is we were not a big fan of the desserts. We tried the cheesecake and bread pudding this trip and were not huge fans of either. In the past, we had gotten crème brûlée and were not big on that one either. Overall, the food was very good and we will definitely be coming back in the future!

Fat Tuna was such a great find. It sits right on the water, so the view is gorgeous. The parking…read morelot is big but fills up fast because the place is busy. The staff was super friendly and on top of everything. I came in determined to try the clam fritters after seeing a photo--and wow, totally worth it. They're a special, not on the regular menu, so grab them if you can. A friend and I split the Captain's Salad and the Fisherman's Platter and still had leftovers. Big portions, fresh food, great vibe. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

We had a lovely host and waitress here the fisherman's platter was pretty good and pretty large so…read moreme and my husband split it - the clam fritters I got because of one of the reviews here on Yelp - but they did not hit the spot for me. They were ok and edible but barely any clam was in one ball. If I ever came back here from NY the cold calamari Campari would be something more my style. This place was happening and very lively and loud. My Arnold Palmer tasted delicious and my husband enjoyed his Bourbon on the Bay. I also ordered a to go order for my teen of Salmon, roast potatoes and veggies and let me tell you that was delicious!!! I guess they don't do a lot of take out at this establishment though because our waitress could not give me any forks for our to go order but managed a spoon. Nice and clean ambiance inside. I liked that our waitress offered if we would like to have dessert. Very cheery place.

After the beach in Niantic we stopped by Dad's Restaurant for a late lunch. Dad's has been a staple…read morein the area for over 60 years. They must have relocated to a new property because this restaurant looks brand new. We were seated outside, depending on which way you're turned you may have the view of the Niantic Bay. Here there's no table service, you order at the counter, then they call your order number, then you can pick up your tray. I got the Chowder and the fish tacos. The others got the Fish and Chips. This Chowder was very good, super fresh, flavorful and not too salty. The fish tacos were very generously filled, but they were very bland in flavor. Squeezing some fresh lime juice helped bring out a bit of the flavor. The Fish & Chips came out in huge portions. There was a sign that they had free ice cream. I was pretty impressed by the flavor options. We got strawberry cheesecake, some type of Oreo with peanut butter and chocolate. This ice cream was super flavorful, rich and creamy. Maybe they're giving it away to make room for some new fall flavors. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. I would recommend dining at Dad's.

Since I was very young, my parents would bring me here on our trips down to the shore. I loved it…read more Over time, the meals at Dad's deteriorated to the point of being super expensive, and not good at all. Skippers a few doors down, was a better choice. So here I am three years later at the newly reopened Dad's in Niantic. Newly remodeled, this restaurant has a fresh look with a beautiful outdoor dining area overlooking the Niantic Bay Unfortunately, that's where all the good stops I came here specifically for the whole bellies. Whole belly clams that is. What I received were almost like clam strips with a little bit of belly attached, almost like they were super small or babies. These were not cheap. An order plus a soda was over $23 with the tip. I bet there was 4 ounces of clams in this order Huge disappointment in the seafood. Dad's, you need to step it up. Too much competition in the Niantic area for you to fall short in a beautiful environment and with a beautiful restaurant. I will return in the fall before you close for the season to double check and see if you were improved Until then, I don't see any reason to stop here for a bite to eat

Tim is awesome! The quick service and food is a sure thing. Prices are on par and the food is…read morefantastic. Right on the marina with a nice view. Do not miss out!

The dock is consistently one of the best restaurants in the area! Throughout the years I have…read moregotten the bay scallops, fried shrimp, and their lobster rolls- all are super delicious! I find that they have high quality food at reasonable prices & the location by the water can't be beat! Ideal to go on a warm, sunny day!

Such a New England summer vibe. Outdoor seating and order at the window. It gets busy during the…read moresummer- they offer hard and soft serve! Their flavors are weird sometimes but they also always have vanilla/chocolate but limited selection of other flavors

Came by today on a Tuesday at 2:30pm but it's closed?? Is there updated hours? Nothing is posted on…read morethe business.

This quaint restaurant sits between the LI Sound and Main Street in Niantic. An ugly chain link…read morefence interrupts the view but not the restaurant's fault! The food was plentiful and amazing! We had two of the Short Rib Dip handhelds in ciabatta bread. It was layered with mushrooms and caramelized onions and covered in cheese. I'm so glad I ordered it! The boys ordered the Philly Steak sandwich and the Pastrami on rye and split it so they didn't have to choose between the two! They raved about both. The fries were extra crispy like we ordered which rarely comes out crispy even when requested. My wedge salad was perfect with romaine lettuce and tasty cherry tomatoes. The only thing I didn't like was the dip that came with the short rib. It was too thick and too salty but not needed anyway! We finished with the five piece Baklava which was delicious and just the right ending to this epic meal!

We went to lunch today. My wife ordered a crock of onion soup and I ordered a NY Philly…read morecheesesteak. It took 45 minutes for the soup and a full hour for the cheesesteak. The food was just OK. When we asked about the delay, we were told the kitchen was "jammed," even though there were only about ten people in the restaurant. Either a poor excuse or a kitchen in serious need of help. If you're looking for a quick bite, I'd go elsewhere.

Came here on a Monday just for a drink and an appetizer and had a nice time. Our waiter was super…read morenice and we were able to sit outside with our dog. We ordered the blue crab dip and it was pretty big. It came with a lot of chips. The dip was good but I don't know if I tasted much crab. Overall a nice little appetizer and drink!

1-food is good the taste, smell wonderful 2-service is very…read morenice and good 3-ambient it's beautiful The view is unique i want to be at this restaurant at least once a week.

Highly recommend this spot to check out, especially during the summer! It is located right by the…read moreNiantic boardwalk with beautiful surrounding views. They have plenty on their menu including hot lobster rolls, loaded grilled cheeses, hash bowls, and rotating specials. Their cocktail menu is diverse, and they have wine and soft drinks inside for purchase as well. In addition to their menu, they have products to make charcuterie and trinkets for sale, such as cards and candles. Their fridges are stocked with meals to take home to make later, as well as cookie dough and ice cream. They offer catering through the year too!

If you have celiac you don't want to eat here. The chef touched bread putting it in the toaster and…read morethen immediately went over grabbed to go containers and started making the salad by grabbing lettuce all with the same gloves....disappointing as the menu states gluten free.

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.