My husband and I returned to Noah's last night after several years. We'd frequented the place many times over the years and always enjoyed it. During COVID, we eat out often and understand and take into consideration the restrictions and staffing issues causing great difficulties for these places. We tip high for servers' efforts, and visit to support these businesses. That said, this was a disappointment. We were escorted in and given a table near the bar and restroom entrance, when there was an open table near the windows in front, in a bay window type area. We didn't ask to be moved, assuming maybe it was reserved. We kept our masks on unless we were actually putting food or drink in our mouths. We ordered no alcohol, but my husband ordered a house made cream soda ($3). He took a big drink right off and I tried it too. It tasted like sparkling water. I thought to stir it and that brought the syrup to the top, so it was okay, but the bartender couldn't stir it for us? For entrees, we ordered a salad with scallops and asian dressing ($16) and the salmon dinner with jasmine rice and vegetables ($17). The salad was very good with 4 sea scallops cooked perfectly, but the salmon was dry and overcooked, sitting beside rice that was bland, sticky as if old, and nearly cold (with a bit of parsley sprinkled over the top for color). The vegetable was summer squash in a lot of melted butter, so it was good...although there was a little black hair remaining on the plate as I finished. I never mentioned any of this to the waitress. We were never asked how everything was or if we wanted more than the 4 small pieces of warm bread we were initially served before dinner -- we had to ask and got 3 pieces in the second round. When we'd finished, the waitress dropped the bill on the table without a word. She was nice enough, but seemed disinterested. Won't be back again, unfortunately, and we're just happy we didn't bring along friends to enjoy an old favorite place. Sorry, Noah's. But the food and service can still be good, even during a pandemic. It doesn't take much more effort to cook it right and serve it with a smile. read more

The outside mural says "Nor'easter Diner" but the true name of this restaurant really is Noah's. That's because the sign is carried over from the 2014 movie Great Hope Springs starring Merryl Streep. The movie was filmed at this restaurant. I like Noah's restaurant slightly better than the Water Street Cafe. Noah's is a little more slower paced, it has more elbow room, and it has slightly better lighting than the Water Street Cafe (why is the WSC so damn dark?). Also I like the fact that Noah's bar section is separate from its restaurant section next door. Lastly it's name is just cool.... Noah's. My plate of Stonington flounder fish was very good. No complaints whatsoever. Service was fine too. Prices are OK, and with this restaurant being located in the pricey Stonnington borough I suppose the prices could be worst. Dinner entrees range from $15 to $26. read more

This was our first time at Noah's (Friday 24th for lunch) & it didn't disappoint! Our table was next to the fireplace...nice & cozy...& we had a great server!! We started with a cup of fresh made creamy New England Clam Chowder & Mussels in White Wine & Galic... incredible!! Our entrees- Sweet & Spicy Organic Chicken Wrap & Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps, both delicious!! Will definitely eat here again our next time in Stonington!! read more

Noah's - Mussels! Yum! - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

We returned to Noah's at lunchtime for the first time post pandemic. We were so glad to be reacquainted with one of our long time favorite spots! My husband got the clear clam chowder and a wonderful huge Reuben sandwich with perfect French fries. I got a delicious Messy Dan burger (gotta love that name!) but I skipped the bun and upgraded from fries to a delicious side salad. The burger was delicious with a great sauce, cheddar cheese and crispy but thick bacon. We were too full for dessert but they really tempted us with some beautiful choices. The new outdoor seating was a welcome surprise. Noah's is doing a great job remaining a timeless lovely spot in the always lovely Stonington Borough. read more

Had lunch with my family following my mother's funeral and it was, as usual, excellent. Oysters, salads, and more. I've been dining here since it opened in late 1970's and never had a bad meal or bad service. I do however miss the local artist shows that M. Thomas was responsible for and wish the owners would bring back. read more

We enjoyed our fresh seafood. Clams & Oysters were delicious!! When we are in Greenport again we will stop in to have a delightful experience. read more

This is a local landmark. Great reputation and the reviews are all good indicators of what to expect. Its older, the wat staff is fun and friendly and the menu is varied. We were running to meet friends at a local vineyard and we ran in hoping we did nto have a long wait - we didn't wait - we went to the bar - wish we had time ti hang, enjoy the coffee and the food! This was brunch time My wife's burger was super, tasty moist with the best home fries she has says she ever has had and my clam chowder, clear broth, was one of the best I have had - more clams please!!! We want to go back and enjoy some more! read more

Went here for Sunday brunch and it was so busy that we opted to sit at the bar. Glad we did that since the people waiting in front of us had just been seated not to long after our food came out. Ordered the 3 egg omelette and breakfast baguette. For my omelette, I did ask for egg whites, which they were able to accommodate. I found the eggs a little runny because of, what I thought, was a little too much tomatoes and a little too much butter on the english muffin which saturated the plate. The home fries were delicious. The breakfast baguette was delicious and I think I would have gone for that or the pancakes instead. I did enjoy the company at the bar and the bartender. It was nice to talk to people who live in the area. I would come back here again for breakfast. read more

Noah's - 3 egg omelette - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Shrimp Greek Goddess salad is delicious. The nachos were awesome. The staff are cheerful and the restaurant is very quaint.

Trying to explore what's best in the area and ended up here for lunch on a Saturday. Impressive selection for specials as well as many selections for normal menu. Ordered Korean green onion pancakes, lettuce bulgogi, scallop roll special and salmon special. The salmon special came with a Parmesan risotto that was very underwhelming. Not sure if it was risotto cooked incorrectly or rice with cheese but that's why this isn't 4*. Seemed to be a large wine list and the sangria was fantastic. We will definitely be back! read more

Noah's - Beef bulgogi lettuce wraps and Korean green onion pancakes. - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Nice atmosphere, bartenders were busy and not super attentive. Took a while to get our check. The oysters were not chilled they were nearly room temperature. The mussels were served with bread and the garlic wine sauce was delicious and served with bread. The drinks were delicious too read more

Noah's - 6 oysters: 2 of each offered. - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

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Restaurant located on Water Street in small town in Stonington. Very clean, welcoming atmosphere. Waitress was polite, attentive and offered us as options a melon to share and bloody Mary's. The melon was fair but the bloody was off the charts good. Celery. Olives and just the right spice. Breakfast at our table included omelet specials that were perfectly prepared. Bacon was fantastic. Thick, crisp and very flavorful. Potatoes were made fresh with just the right amount of crispness on the outside and warm perfectly prepared inside. Very good meal. You can't go wrong. read more

Noah's - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Still by far our favorite spot! Great outdoor dining - food is always perfect & we love the staff. The Sunday breakfast specials change constantly & never disappoint! read more

We were from out of town and stopped in to get breakfast before we left town. Not knowing the area we did not know anything about Noah's. We walked in and asked the wait for a table and the host was a complete asshole and basically told us to fuck off if we didn't call ahead. If I'm ever in the area again I will never go to this place and if any friends are visiting the area I will make sure they stay away. read more

Excellent service and food. Party of 4 arrived on a Sunday evening without a reservation and the hostess accommodated us. Casual and comfortable. Had the Sunday, 3 course dinner specials. All were fantastic! Will definitely return!! read more

Huevos Rancheros for brunch at Noah's in Stonington is absolutely PERFECT! The tortilla, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, poached eggs and chipotle mayo were all fresh, delicious and in perfect balance. Great restaurant, lovely people, wonderful food. read more

Noah's - Huevos Rancheros at Noah's in Stonington is absolutely PERFECT! - New American Near Me - Stonington, Connecticut

Had the oysters, deviled eggs, marinated beef tips with mashed potatoes, squash and zucchini along with a Paloma for a cocktail. For dessert the blueberry strawberry rhubarb crisp was amazing read more

Excellent food and service. We were impressed. Breakfast was great and reasonably priced

It's a good spot to go with families and groups. I loved the big windows that let in lots of natural light and the diverse crowd of brunchers. The hostess acknowledged us quickly and we sat right down. It was busy with a short waiting list on a Sunday morning. They have a fairly large brunch / breakfast menu with specials. I had the scallops on arugula with Asian slaw, I can't say it was memorable but it was ok, a bit over priced at 20 dollars. Everything else looked really good and I was impressed with the breakfast items. It's a good spot I'll be back next time for an omelet or pancakes. read more

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This place is definitely a nice brunch spot. Theres no doubt the food is quality and better than a run of of the mill breakfast you might find elsewhere. With that being said it is a little pricey, however. I suppose it is what you would expect to pay in a quaint CT town, though. I got the benedict. It was good but I was not crazy about the brioche bread it came with vs a traditional english muffin. My friends' breakfasts all looked great as well. We were disappointed to learn that they do not serve alcohol for brunch until 11 on weekends due to state law. No fault of the restaurant's, of course, but something to be aware of if you are visiting from out of state like we were! read more

Best brunch in the area. We are from NYC and this place IS AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER than any 5 star cafe. We loved it. Get the PANCAKES!!!!

Really good food here!! Got the nachos appetizer, SO yummy just needed a little more of the sauce on top! French onion soup really wasn't the best, almost had no flavor. Disappointing for the price of it. BLT was perfectly executed and the shrimp pasta was amazing! The sauce was sooo tasty. The biggest downsides were the soup and the service. Took 15 minutes for a waitress to even give us water. read more

This is my second time here and they are always very good at accommodating for our large group and all of our allergy restrictions, sometimes we have had an issue with getting gluten free options. There service is fast and kind. The chocolate milk could use some more chocolate in it, the pancake portions are very big. read more

Great food but lousy server (Aldo, the bartender). As part of Mystic Restaurant Week we decided to visit this restaurant because it advertised on its website that it served lunch from 11:30 am - 5:00 pm. They even had a sidewalk sign advertising their lunch hours. When we walked in we were informed that we had to eat in the pub section. When I asked to see the lunch menu for restaurant week we were informed that lunch is only served until 3 pm (it was 4 pm). I told the server that I was disappointed. After he tried to take our order I informed him that it was on Noah's website and advertised outside. He then conceded to ask the kitchen staff - all with an attitude. When he returned he dropped the lunch restaurant week menu in front of my wife and huffed away. He served the meal without saying anything, and refilled my water glass (after I went to the bar to request more water) but did not offer to refill my wife's half-empty glass. He got better minutes before the bill had to be paid. He was so bad it was actually entertaining trying to guess what else he could do wrong. Meanwhile the other staff seemed very friendly and pleasant. The scallop salad and meat bowl were very tasty and unique. We love the food but do not plan on returning. read more

After recently staying in Stonington for a romantic weekend getaway, my boyfriend and I decided to stop in here for brunch on Sunday morning. Here's our visit: I'd offer a bit of advice by telling you to park across the street in a public lot, located behind residential houses (harborside). Parking is tricky on this one way street so rather than finding a spot by driving around, save yourself the trouble and park here. We briefly waited in their little entrance area and chatted up another lovely couple waiting just ahead of us. Everyone was all smiles and the wait moved quickly. I had expected the dining area to be rather small upon entering however, we were seated in a beautiful and airy dining room off to the right. Plenty of seating and all tables were full. Our waitress immediately came over and was SO friendly. She brought back water and delicious hot coffee. Why do warm, cozy mugs make coffee taste better? I digress. My boyfriend ordered an omelet, I went for the quiche of the day - scallions, ham and colby jack cheese. Just about 10 minutes later, our food arrived. It was glorious - truly beautiful and appetizing. Everything looked (and tasted) SO fresh. Spying on other tables, I noticed Blueberry Pancakes and the biggest Popovers I've seen in my life. Bagels, omelets, sandwiches - it seemed that everyone had ordered one of "their favorites..." I can't decide how much I love this place if not for these reasons alone: All of the waitresses were smiling and friendly. The food was coming out quickly and efficiently. Beautifully presented, smelled amazing and not one person (we had a great view of the entire dining room and kitchen) seemed to have any complaints about their food. This is one of those places I wish were right next to my house. I'd visit every day. There is something for everyone on their menu, the locals are cheery and talkative and a Sunday brunch is everything and more at Noah's. Not only worth a visit, but worth talking about after your meal! We miss Noah's already. The icing on a cupcake of a weekend... read more

We have been to Noah's many times over the years and we have been satisfied . Today we went for breakfast and we had a very bad experience, which I blame mostly on our server, whose name I won't mention. It started with the server spilling coffee on our table and it went downhill from there. While we didn't order anything that was complicated, it seemed to be taking an unusually long time for the food to come. Once we received our order the food was lukewarm at best, which probably means that it was sitting somewhere for who knows how long. We would have told our server that the food was almost cold but she never came back to see how everything was. We were never offered a coffee warm-up, and the next time she came to our table was to deliver our check (in keeping with her mode of operation she said "no rush"!). Needless to say I won't be going back any time soon. No need for me to rush back for the high prices, and terrible service. My wife said she would kill me if I left my customary 20% tip, which I did not, but I feel that even the 10% I did leave was not deserved by her. read more

Wonderful. Wonderful. Though I dont actually remember eating here as an adult, here is what I can tell you that is still helpful enough to make you consider eating here. When I was little, we would go here atleast once a week for brunch. I would drink cream out of the little metal pourers, or the tiny plastic cups. They would happily supply more. I am sure this has affected me in some deep psychological way as an adult, as I can only drink non-fat milk now. Why this is good for you: Family friendly, yet classy. Inexpensive enough to go to often. When I was in college and learning to cook, and apparently deaf and blind because I cant stand her now, I stalked Rachael Ray here when she was taping an episode of "$40 a Day". She was happy to sign my cookbook even though I ripped the seam of my jeans right under my butt sitting on some stone steps, had a unibrow thing going on (hey it was summer), and undoubtedly looked like a nutcase as I got too nervous and then had to chase her down the street once I got the courage. Why this is helpful to you: If its good enough for the Food Network, its good enough for you. read more

Every time we go, my family raves about how delicious their meal is. And we've always had good experiences with the service. I love the fact that they serve so many local, seasonal, and fresh ingredients. My qualm is with the lack of vegetarian options. The salads are always fantastic but can't stand alone as a meal. The fettuccine with basil pesto is somewhat bland and uninteresting. On one visit, I was very excited to find a vegetarian risotto on the specials menu. Unfortunately, it was extraordinarily bland and had the texture of spackling paste. Furthermore, even my meat-eating but seafood-allergic friend had a very hard time finding enough options. Plus, the space gets so noisy I've never been able to carry on a conversation with a party larger than 4. It's a fantastic choice if you go with a small group and if you leave any non-seafood eaters at home. For me, personally, that's just too many ifs. I still enthusiastically recommend it to others who meet the criteria, however. read more

On recent trip back to CT & RI made a special to Noah's. Still one of the best cafes in SE Connecticut! Food is exceptional and the wait staff (especially Katie) make for a fun and enjoyable food experience. Go out if your way to dine. read more

Have been stopping here for a bite for many years -- at times somewhat reluctantly and often en route to Newport. Consistency this place has had: Very nice and enjoyable pub ambiance, very good service, and very mediocre food. Food portions are small, prices push up whenever possible, and food quality is meh. A "local joint" feel this place certainly has, but some of the patrons are clearly not locals... So: If you're looking to chill with a pint of ale, go for it! If you're looking for an awesome meal -- I would keep looking. read more

Breakfast is amazing and recommend to anyone in the area or even traveling. Def. in my top 5 of breakfast places in CT!

Food was extremely fresh and high quality. I ordered the made to order guacamole and chips for an appetizer and was disappointed. The chips were round tostitos and the guac seemed a little bland although I may have been a little critical because I hate tomatoes and it was loaded with them. The mashed potatoes were delicious. You could really taste the butter in them. The native founder was decent. And their fresh squeezed lemonade is nice and tart. Overall it was a nice meal and u leave feeling satisfied not stuffed but the menu was kinda limited as far as choices I would like so I don't know if I would return. read more

The restaurant is cute. The service was friendly. The food was just OK it was just OK. I started with the peace soup and sausage my companion had the muscles. The muscles were excellent we're excellent the peace soup OK for entrees I had add the fettuccine with pesto is nini with pesto and Korean beef. The flavors were outstanding. However the dish was cold. My guest Had the swordfish. It was overcooked and dry. We shared the bread pudding for dessert. Very large portit's very large portion but again Is quite dry and overcooked. We will not head back to this restaurant. read more

This place is really nice. I like the simple yet classy setting - there are fresh flowers on every table, with each having its unique, little vase. There are pretty blonde wood booths and tables that make wine glasses look great. The place didn't at all feel touristy, in fact it looked like the ideal place to catch up with family and friends. My husband and I meant to eat breakfast there, but we were too late. Apparently they only serve brunch on Sundays. The food was very good, and the variety of items on the menu was unlike anything I've ever come across. Oysters, quiche, pate - you could even get a Welsh Rabbit sandwich. My husband and I split the Muenster and Canadian bacon quiche as an appetizer, a compromise since he was looking forward to eating breakfast. I ordered the Reuben with German style potato salad and my husband had the Noah's Best Wurst. He wasn't a fan of the potatoes, which was flavored with vinegar but were still sweet, but I enjoyed them. The service was a bit slow, but it was a busy afternoon and the waiter and host stopped in to check on us several times while we waited. Noah's has a great vibe; honestly, we were there for almost two hours, just chatting and enjoying ourselves. This is the type of place to have a lovely meal and enjoy good company. read more

Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Food very consistent and service staff are exceptional.

Having been a loyal customer of Noah's for decades, I just had to correct one of the reviewers: "Their bread was nothing special and was not baked on site. They could have forgone putting it on the table." This is absolutely not true. I went to their website recently and happened to notice they even give you a full story about their bread: http://noahsfinefood.com/new/bakery/breads/ read more

My little party of three came here at a weird hour on a Saturday afternoon, a very late lunch I guess you could call it. When we got to the door there were many people leaving providing many open tables on the dining side. We followed a couple in and there was already another couple waiting for a table. At first the hostess stated the dinning room was closed because they were to start setting up for dinner, once she sat the first party waiting in the bar area she realized there were no other open tables and quickly changed her mind and sat us and the previous party on the dining side. It's a good thing she did because people just kept coming in! It's a really cute place with beautiful art hanging on display. Local artists I'm guessing. We ordered the French Onion soup which was amazing, perfect amounts of cheese and onion and bread in a giant crock. I ordered the quiche of the day which happened to be cheddar and bacon, again, perfectly balanced ratios of ingredients big portion, served with a little green salad. My two counterparts got scallop dishes, one an Asian style salad served with a multitude of colorful veggies and one the broiled dinner the scallops were cooked perfectly. Service was a little slow but friendly. She convinced us to get dessert which was a great idea, the hot fudge sundae was delightful, and the blueberry crisp and apple cobbler were quickly inhaled. Bottom line is we would happily dine here again. read more

Nice little local diner, though with slightly fancier versions of your standard fare. Portuguese egg = eggs on top of a tomato-Bell pepper sauce. Interesting way to have eggs read more

Delightful and unpretentious. Interesting menu and fresh oyster selection. Excellent caipirinha too!

Some girlfriends and I were going to stonington vineyards for a wine tasting and we wanted to do brunch first so we looked on Yelp and found Noah's. We all loved our food and the service was great. It was about an hour from home but will definitely make a trip to come here again. read more