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    RipTide Restaurant & Bar

    3.6 (157 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Clam strip after th rock hard batter broke off.
    Dani D.

    Was visiting a friend in West Haven earlier today and was craving clam strips, so we decided on Riptide, despite my friend having a bad dining experience on her last visit. We ordered takeout so I didn't have an opportunity to see the food prior to getting back to my friend's house. When I opened my takeout container, it was very obvious that my meal was grossly overcooked. The clams were so overcooked that the batter just cracked off of the fossilized clam and retained the hollow cavity where the clam previously resided. My friend had the stuffed clams, which were also a bit overcooked, but not nearly as bad as my meal. Needless to say, we were both very disappointed. Even more disappointing than the awful food was the fact that they served it without any hesitation and with zero consideration for the good money spent on their absolutely subpar food. Clearly, food quality is not the only issue they need to address. I will not return!

    Cup Lobster Bisque
    Melina S.

    So I went to RipTide this weekend - it's literally right across from West Haven Beach which is super convenient if you're spending the day there. The place itself is really cute, kind of quaint with indoor and outdoor seating. Inside has tons of windows and light walls with beach themed stuff everywhere. Very bright and airy feeling. The menu looked promising with lots of good sounding dishes. I ended up getting the lobster bisque and shrimp tacos. For the tacos I went with fried shrimp which... big mistake lol. The shrimp was SO bland. Like literally no flavor at all. I asked our waitress about it (she was really sweet btw) and she told me they don't season their breading because people have complained about seasoning before?? So now they just don't use any salt, pepper, nothing. I get wanting to please customers but this seems like going too far in the other direction. The lobster bisque was the complete opposite problem - way too salty! Plus it only had like two tiny pieces of lobster in it. For the price I was expecting more than that. My friend got the lobster grilled cheese and really loved it, but we both had the same issue with our fries - no salt on them either! Seems like this no-seasoning thing is happening across the menu. Location is awesome and the atmosphere is really nice, especially if you get a table by the windows. Our server was great too. But the kitchen really needs to figure out their seasoning situation. Would maybe give it another shot for the location but definitely ordering something different next time.

    Lobster roll and onion rings
    Michelle S.

    The lobster roll is so good here that I went back two weeks in a row for it! Loaded with tender lobster. Their onion rings are excellent too. There is a parking lot next door that belongs to a store plaza and parking spaces are tight. It is located directly across from the beach. There is a dining room as well as an adjacent screened in enclosure for dining.

    Raw bar and Maine lunch
    Scott M.

    Monday/Tuesday raw bar with a bowl of chowder and a Maine lunch! Perfection! Breeze and view of Long Island Sound. Waitresses are the best!!

    Lobster Roll Hot
    Chrissy R.

    With new management their lobster roll is amazing. I think one of the best. Love this place and their staff. Always good service and nice people. And always good drinks. Cucumber and pear martini are my favorite.

    Lobster roll with an ocean view!
    Nicole R.

    Quality Sea food great menu selections. Grouper was delicious and lobster was crisp and tender. Coleslaw is sweet and the fries are unseasoned but the vibe is a 9 out of 10

    Emma D.

    Located right across the street from the water, this is a great place to stop for a bite on a nice day. The interior is super clean and updated with a beach feel. The server was nice and attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Best dish of the night by far is the eggplant tower. The eggplant was thin and crispy with a good ratio of breading. The mozz and tomato tasted fresh. For seafood, we tried the seafood linguine and hot lobster roll. Fairly priced for the portion and cooked well. The brussel sprouts were a special and perfectly crispy. The chicken caprese was a large portion and all the vegetable tasted fresh as well.

    Daily special fried thin chicken cutlet, mozz, roasted red pepper, arugula on a sub with fries and coleslaw.
    Elizabeth S.

    Located across the street from Oyster River beach, waterfront dining is the word. They offer freshly shucked oysters two days weekly for a buck and a quarter! There are outside and inside dining options in a casual and upbeat atmosphere. Cocktails around a friendly bar where locals meet is always fun. Staff will make you feel right at home with their friendly service. The food is good and the menu has several seafood and land options including daily specials. It's worth checking out.

    Baked Shrimp Casserole
    Reana I.

    I experienced good service from the waitress who was manning the bar and tables by herself. She was friendly and receptive. The food was delicious, flavorful and fresh.

    Shrimp  crab  casserole
    Paul G.

    So waitstaff took forever to take order yes the business was busy order went to other tables so owner should hire more help and train staff, others walked out after getting meal, would do the same but hungry, now to the food waitstaff dazed and confused by simple order. Food was fresh and well prepared and really was very good the only one reason to keep this place open.

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    Second time having the hot lobster roll! Absolutely amazing! Best on the shoreline! Check it out!

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    Very good food, great view of the beach, and outdoor dining is available as well. The calamari is delicious.

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    Nice folks. Good oysters. Clean. Nice inside. Can sit outdoors as well. Great view by the water.

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    Stowe's Seafood - This lobster roll had mostly claw pieces

    Stowe's Seafood

    4.2(488 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Moby Dick’s Oyster Bar & Grill - Lobster Bisque

    Moby Dick’s Oyster Bar & Grill

    4.4(83 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    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!

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    Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill - Panko Crab Cake

    Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    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.

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    Sushi Kingdom

    Sushi Kingdom

    3.8(40 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Mother's Day at Sushi Kingdom Japanese Restaurant was busy, chaotic, and honestly still a really…read moregood time This place was PACKED. You could tell moms were being celebrated everywhere, families were out enjoying themselves, and despite the crowd, the atmosphere still felt fun and lively instead of stressful. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu with a huge variety of sushi, seafood options, and buffet station, which definitely felt worth the price considering how much food is available. Without a reservation, the wait looked pretty long, so I'd definitely recommend calling ahead on holidays or weekends. Even with how crowded it was, the service stayed good throughout the night. The ordering system uses tablets at the table, and because of how busy it was, a few of my orders didn't go through the first time. I mentioned it to our server and he immediately addressed the issue, made sure I reordered everything, and continued checking in to make sure our food was arriving correctly. I also appreciated how accommodating the staff was. I asked for a chicken sushi roll and they made one for me I did have to reorder the seafood boil before receiving it, but the servers stayed attentive, communicated with us, and handled concerns professionally the entire time. What stood out most was that despite the chaos, everyone still seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff was clearly working hard, but they stayed friendly and attentive throughout the Mother's Day rush. Overall, the food was good, the vibe stayed positive, and it still ended up being an enjoyable holiday dinner with friends and family. Definitely a spot I'd come back to; just with a reservation next time

    Loved this place. It's huge and inviting and bright. They have an option to add on a seafood boil…read moreto the AYCE option but I just got the AYCE sushi. They also had a dessert buffet in the bar area of their place that was self serve. Everything else was ordered via an iPad and they'd bring your order to your table. Their sushi was great quality. My favorite thing I tried on their menu was their lotus leaf seafood sticky rice. SOOO GOOD. Like I'm still thinking about it. I need to have it again. Evelyn my server was sooo cool and so funny I don't think I've ever liked a waitress more in my life, like I liked her. I wanna see her too next time I go. One thing I will say that was disappointing was their green tea cocktail. I mean I had six of those things and NOTHING. So I'm sure you can pick up what I'm putting down there .. and they were 9 bucks each. Total waste of calories and money. Other than that, fire place, no doubt that they'll see my face there again. I loved it. Thanks Sushi Kingdom !

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