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    Sellfish

    3.9 (80 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    SELLFISH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Clam chowder
    Robert L.

    I am sorry that some people have left negative reviews for this place because we had an excellent experience. We have been traveling for about 10 hours in the car and we're looking for a place to eat before we checked into our hotel. A quick review led to several places that were still open as we were arriving in town after many had closed. The staff could not have been more attentive. They were friendly, helpful when it came time to order, and just demonstrated that all-around good practice of making the customer feel at home. Hi marks! One previous review talked about the food, being pricey, but when you are sitting in a waterfront restaurant in New London, Connecticut, I'm not exactly sure what you expected. I felt that the food was priced well for the market. I ordered the clam chowder and then we each ordered the fried fish and chips and shrimp and chips to share. We probably should've just ordered one entrée as it would've been plenty for both of us. The clam chowder was fantastic! It was probably a little more peppery than most would like, but I always add more pepper, so it worked out perfect for me. The entrées were hot, plentiful, fresh, and delicious. Special shout out to the tartar sauce. I would definitely return to this restaurant if I am back in town. Highly recommend it and you should give it a chance.

    Erin C.

    Intimate place on the water with outdoor seating as well as indoor. Cozy and relaxing. Superb food all very fresh and delicious. Great drink options and excellent service.

    Hummus appetizer
    Allison K.

    Excellent place for a quiet dinner with all around GREAT food, service and ambiance! We tried the crab bombs, hummus appetizer which was SO tasty with crispy home made pita chips and tons of fresh veggies. Two from our party had hot lobster rolls which were epic and we also enjoyed a Caesar salad, a Sellfish special salad with grilled salmon and wonderful cocktails including a special spicy tamarind margarita. The place is so cute right on the water- in the spring and summer they will have their patio overlooking the water open. Definitely give this place a try! CT magazine gave it an incredible write up for 2023.

    Shrimp and chips
    Nikki G.

    We went to Sellfish after walking out of a pub in Groton. We found this place via Yelp and are so glad we did. They had a wonderful set up outside and in Mid-October, it was the perfect atmosphere and temperature. They had a tent with heat lamps. The tables were spaced out nicely and the servers and owner was exceptionally friendly and pleasant. During out meal, the owner came out and talked to each table. There were regulars at a couple tables, and it was nice to see the wonderful rapport the owner had with them. You could tell the passion he has for his restaurant and guests. He also didn't ignore the tables he didn't know and approached them and us to start a conversation. As you can tell, I greatly appreciated this gesture. This made it into a five star experience. I had the shrimp and chips and my mom had the clam strips and chips. Both also came with cole slaw. The food was very good and you could tell the seafood was fresh. It was a really great meal. The restaurant is right on the water. We were there a little later at night and it was dark, so we couldn't really see that much, but from what we could see, it made for good conversation. We liked to look at the lights coming from the water. Check this place out. You will not be disappointed. I feel like you are treated like family here, and most times, that is what you seek from a business.

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    Michael M.

    Nice little find on the water in New London. Took a ride to check out Ocean Beach in New London and wanted to get a drink and bite to eat by the water. While driving back saw this quaint little place on the water with small outdoor patio overlooking the water. I sat at the small 4 seat bar on the patio that has about 12 tables on the patio. The place is a quaint and cute inside. I had shrimp cocktail which were good size and very good. The other food I saw looked good. My server Debbie was very nice, friendly, welcoming and gave great service. Would definitely stop back again now that I know it's here and work in the area.

    Excellent joint in the Thames River in New London
    Bob B.

    Tiffany is an excellent waitress. Beach. Lobster roll was excellent. Bathroom was clean- no way, really. Very impressive, I look forward to my next visit

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    The service was great but the food was awful and very pricy. The salmons I ordered was rubbery, dry and lacked taste.

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    Inside (not my pic)

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