It's been a tradition for us to come back every year because the food is so good! We loved the grilled corn, steamers, and roast clam special. We tried the mussels for the first time and that was really good too. The mussels are garlicky and just melt in your mouth. The staff are always so welcoming. It is easy to find a parking spot. There are two restrooms on site and a sink outside for washing hands. read more

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Outstanding and Unique Great seafood ! The wife and I love this place and highly recommend read more

Shout out to The Place and their amazing seafood! Come put your rump on a stump and taste this mouth watering seafood! We ordered the 1lb lobster , 1/2 doz shrimp , bbq chicken and corn on the cob and for desert and Peanut Butter blitz pie. Everything came out on rotation, so we weren't waiting for the next thing. Everything was hot and fresh and very delicious The guys behind the grill were fiercely working their tails off non stop and the servers kept checking in to see how the meal was I would give this place a 10/10! This place is BYOB and Dog friendly! read more

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Came here for my graduation dinner and looooved it! So did my whole family! It's a great spot if you're trying to get a New England vibe. This place overall is pretty affordable for the quality that you get. Personal favorites were the clams, mussels, corn, and ribeye steak. The ribeye steak was one of the BEST steaks I have ever had. It was so tender and juicy. I still think of it till this day. This place can definitely get busy so come earlier. The service is great! It has a local vibe which is very nice. I highly recommend! Note: cash only! Also, bring your own drinks and sides! read more

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This is definitely The Place to be. Seat yourself on these cute tree stump chairs. Bring your silverware and lobster claws if you don't want to fight your lobster with plasticware Side dishes and drinks are encouraged. Fresh lobster, steamers, clams and the corn on the cob was so sweet!! Local restaurant. Family owned Come support read more

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Stay away from This place. Dirty, flies and food with absolutely no favor. I didn't know if I was in a campsite or an outdoor restaurant . Luckily we left after three small orders. Had the roasted corn which was charred on the outside but cold, shrimp which weren't cleaned wrapped in foil with no seasoning or favor and the worst the clams with sause which were like eating an eraser. Yes you can bring your own sides but it's looks better on TV then in person. read more

Atmosphere is everything here. Definitely requires BYOB. Otherwise "the place" just doesn't work. Enjoyed my clam special and corn. Waitress was cute and efficient. read more

Wow this place was really good! We came here because we were in the area and I have had it saved to go to for awhile now. Happy I finally made it here. This place is cash only but they do have ATM on site. Did I mention that they are also dog friendly and allow you to BYOB! We ordered the roasted corn ,barbecue chicken, shrimp, lobster and peanut butter blitz pie. The food was delicious. But Next time I will pass on the dessert it tasted like it had been in the fridge for too long. I would've definitely gave five stars but the dessert brought it down one star. Staff is friendly. and service is fast. The prices are fair. read more

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Interesting place. All outdoors even the cooking over a huge open fire. Tables, some chairs some logs. I got the catfish and vegbob (veggie kabob). Both kinda plain. I left hungry not full. Super noisy under the tent. My wife got shrimp. Not shelled. Not deveined. No utensil to devein. They invite you to BYOB, side dishes, dessert and even table cloths. They're cash or check only. I know it's popular kinda like camping but I prefer camping. We likely won't be back. Servers were friendly. read more

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The food is delicious. The ambience is fun. They have tents in case it rains. They have delicious fresh food. The only suggestion is, it would be great if they brought in baked potatoes. and make sure you bring bug spray Their dog friendly and then you can bring your own booze They also have desserts, lobster, ribeye, steak, fresh clot, fish, and plenty of parking read more

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Such a unique restaurant that's worth a stop! The Place is a great lunch stop along 95. It's cash only and BYOB. All of the seating is outside, but some areas have a cover for shade. The menu is on a sign and it was hard to decide what to order. We chose the grilled shrimp, clam special, grilled corn on the cob, grilled whole lobster and a veggie kebab. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was fun to watch the employees work the huge grills. The clam special was topped with a sauce and I've never had anything like it before. The shrimp were juicy as well. The veggies had a great charred flavor and didn't need any seasoning. Anytime I pass Guilford on 95, I'll be sure to stop at The Place! read more

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This is a place that I saw on social media and saved in my list of places to go and I was so happy to finally check it out and it lived up to its hype. All the seafood dishes we had were good. The only thing that was not good at all was bbq chicken ($12.95). We didn't even eat it. We just threw it out. And the veggiebob ($7.95) was just okay. But we came here with the intention of eating seafood and we were happy with all the seafood we had, hence the 5 stars instead of 4 stars. Here is what we ordered and really liked: -lobster (can't remember what size) - $37.95 for 1.5lb & $31.95 for 1.25lb & $25.95 for 1lb - juicy and delicious -plain roast clams - $14.95 - came out on a steel grill put on top of the napkin dispenser -steamed mussels - $14.95 -shrimp - $6 for half a dozen & $11.95 for a dozen -roasted corn - $3.95 - they dip it in melted butter before giving it to you. Most expensive corn I've had in awhile. Good but could've had more butter on the actual corn when it came to the table What's cool to watch is that all the food is cooked over a fire grill in the center of the place, especially when they take the corn off the grill it in and dip in a container of melted butter. It's very rustic and chill here and definitely feels like camp vibes or just hanging out friends in your backyard grilling food and talking by the campfire. You sit on wooden stumps, which definitely fit into the vibes of the place. (If you're wearing a skirt or shorts, maybe sit in a regular chair because it is uncomfortable and hurts when you stand up from sitting down.) I wish I read all the reviews before coming here instead of just drooling at the social media videos about this place. Remember how I said that the vibes are chill here? They are so chill that it's BYOB, your own sauces, condiments, sides, snacks, drinks, and even your own tableware (plate, utensils, fancy cloth napkins, tablecloth), etc. Some people even brought little coolers to keep their drinks cold. What they have is very limited especially with condiments. So, if I ever go back, I'm gonna be more prepared. We were definitely super jealous about how other people came prepared while they were having a feast. Would I drive all the way here for an expensive meal here again for the vibes? Not really because I'm in NJ. Would I go if I was in the area? Yes, probably. If you are lucky to be living nearby or driving through or nearby, it's definitely a fun and yummy seafood place to check out. Things to know before you go: -It's all outdoor seating, so be ready for the bugs and heat. And I wouldn't wear anything super nice because there is ash flying everywhere. If you're not an outdoorsy person, maybe this is not the best eating experience for you. -It's CASH only. They accept checks, but does anyone use checks anymore other than to pay some bills? -When it's busy, there is a long wait, so be ready for that. -When you arrive, you find an available table and then a server will come and take your order. When you're done, there are huge garbage cans for you to throw out your trash. -I suggest bringing wipes because your hands will get dirty with the seafood. -I saw that some people brought their dogs, so if your dog is chill, you can probably bring it. -And make sure to bring any extra stuff for your meal as mentioned above because they only provide the bare essentials. read more

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The Place is one of the most unique dining experiences in Connecticut! From the moment you arrive, you know you're in for something special. The lobster and shrimp were perfectly cooked, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The cocktail sauce had just the right amount of spice to complement the seafood without overpowering it. A special shout-out to the clean bathrooms with plenty of hot water--you'll definitely appreciate that after devouring the famous butter-dipped corn on the cob! If you've never been, do yourself a favor and "sit your rump on a stump" as soon as you can. Great food, a fun atmosphere, and an experience you'll be talking about long after the meal is over. read more

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Very unique place. I feel its a must try at least once. BYOB and BYOEverything else if you want (tablecloths, side dishes, real silver-wear-etc. Everything was good but everything could've used some seasoning as well. This is not a fancy place so know where you're at. How many times are you going to sit on a tree stump eating wood fired clams? Service was great. read more

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Ive been to The Place about 3 times now. It's a unique experience in dining like crashing someone elses barbeque. And it's a good place to bring friends for a casual chat while sitting on logs. BYOB and/or any side dishes. They don't mind. The service was good but the food was not. It's gone downhill in quality and the prices went up probably due to inflation. There were 7 of us and we each got a little different main course. The corn on the cob was good but the clam specials were tough and tasteless as was the fish and the chicken. They don't do individual checks so that also makes it difficult to check your price. We've decided not to go back. read more

The Place - The Best!! Fun, very casual great food, BYOB, Summer on the shore. You have to have the right attitude leave all pretensions in your car. Be prepared to rough it get clambs three different ways chicken two different ways steak, lobster - a different experience for sure, corn on the cob roasted on the fire several different types of fish, a true institution on Long Island sound with a great staff read more

Nothing Like It At The Place you sit outside on stumps around red topped tables and watch the food cook on the open fire. It's a relaxed fresh air experience. Cash or check only, BYOB and sides if you like. A whole lot of fun! Clams, lobster, salmon, steak, chicken, corn on the cob -- everything is cooked on a huge open fire. Outdoor seating ONLY, so come on a day that's okay with you. It's a hoot! Very enjoyable, incredibly casual. Bring a dog and they'll bring it a water bowel. Thanks read more

The Place - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at The Place. My Husband spent $187 +tip, and we left feeling completely dissatisfied. For that amount of money, we expected the food to at least be properly cooked, seasoned, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, nearly everything was bland and watery. The mussels and clams were chewy, poorly cooked, and honestly disgusting. The steak tasted like plain meat with absolutely no seasoning or flavor. Even the barbecue chicken had no flavor whatsoever. I genuinely do not understand how barbecue chicken can be prepared without any seasoning or taste, but somehow that is exactly what we received. The entire meal was disappointing from beginning to end. The food lacked seasoning, quality, and proper preparation. Spending $187 on a meal that we enjoyed was frustrating and unacceptable. If I could give The Place -10 stars, I absolutely would. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience earned one. I would not recommend The Place and will not be returning. read more

We love the roasted clams here! Never had roasted clams better than The Place in my life. Hands down, the best! Love the friendly staff and the laid back atmosphere! read more

The Place has a really fun vibe and is a great idea. Our waitress was also very pleasant. We were very excited when we found The Place, but truthfully it was incredibly mediocre at best. As a seafood place, if that's what you're gonna hang your hat on, the food should be, if not lights, out, it should be darn good. It's not! Our Roasted Clams were rubbery and full of grime and grit and had no flavor at all. Our shrimp were tiny and were served with strange "cocktail" sauce that had a weird after taste. The Roasted Corn, although hot, was not really roasted properly and not served with any butter at all, and our Roasted Lobster was just okay. Best part of the meal was our Key Lime Mousse. We were really disappointed because we were so excited to find it. Hopefully they'll re-visit their process and their offerings. read more

I really love the fact that you can bring your own side dishes and drinks. The atmosphere is so unique and worth going. Stump to sit on is cool. I love the fact that they have chairs for us old folks. I ordered the steak and was a little disappointed. While the portion I ate was really great at least half was very fatty and not editable. I would go again but bring some type of sauce on the side for extra flavor. Corn was perfect. read more

Nothing says summer like this. Kick back and feast on fresh, flavorful food cooked right over an open fire -- the way it should be. We're talking plump, juicy clams and tender steamers bathed in garlic butter, sweet corn straight off the grill slathered in more butter (because why not?), and lobster so fresh it practically melts in your mouth -- especially with a splash of lemon and a dip in warm butter. And if that's not enough, there's a ribeye cooked to smoky, juicy perfection -- because surf & turf is always the move. If you're craving bold flavors, fresh seafood, sizzling steak, and that unbeatable outdoor vibe, head over to The Place in Guilford, CT. Good food, great atmosphere -- this is what summer tastes like. @theplaceguilford #freshseafood #cookedonaopenflame #outdoors #goodeatsinct #foodporn #foodie #fooddestination #travelingandeating #lobster #clams #steak #corn #beenawile #gettingbacktotheswingofthings read more

Food was good. Service was superb! Weather was awesome the day we went. It is the same experience every time we went there!

What a pleasant surprise on our road trip! A friend had been to this restaurant before and said they had a great clam dish. We stopped by on a drive and tried a bunch of items off of the menu. My friend was right, as the clam special was quite delicious! The grilled steak was quite good too. However, other items were just OK, and our key like tart dessert was a bit odd as it was a very sweet tart with somd lime syrup. Overall still a decent place to eat given the outdoor seating and nice ambiance! read more

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Fresh, High Quality, Delicious seafood. You can taste the smoky wood flavor in the steak especially. Bring your own sides and alcohol is a great concept. The corn on the cob is drenched in butter so good. Save room for dessert the mud cake is a 10/10. Definitely a unique experience. You sit on wood stumps but I did see some people bring their own camping chairs! read more

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What a fun and cool concept! Bring your own snacks & drinks, pick an outdoor table, order some seafood. Some tables have plastic chairs others are literally just tree stumps - so this may not be for everyone! But our group was comfortable and stayed for 2-3 hours. The roasted corn was so fresh and the char on it really made it even more enjoyable. I also had the steamers which was a large portion. I tried the mussels and I would recommend those over the steamers. Both were great tho. I also tried bites of the chicken and veggiebob which were also great. I felt like the size of the chicken for the price wasn't really worth it. Finished things off with an ice cream Sunday which hit the spot. Service is great all around, everyone working there was friendly. Really a great atmosphere for large groups of friends and family. Would definitely come back again. Maybe a little more prepared with side dishes next time. read more

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Absolutely loved the concept! The ambiance is fantastic with the large BBQ setup and open tables where everyone can sit together. It's BYOB, and the service was excellent! We had clams, mussels, and lobster, everything was so fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend this place, but definitely come prepared for a fun and lively experience! read more

The Place - Clams - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

When I was younger my family would go here in the summer. We called it rump on a stump because you sit on a log at round plywood tables and eat lobster and seafood. One of our favorite shoreline places. It wasn't until we started taking our kids there that I knew it was called The Place. Now that we are older it is a great motorcycle destination every summer. All the food is cooked over an open flame fire. I guess you can have boiled too, but definitely recommend the open fire. The roasted clam special if awesome and a must have. This is the only place we have fire roasted lobster - Excellent! It's also BYOB and all outdoors. One of the best summer places in Connecticut. read more

The Place - Here is the menu, it's posted on a pole. Prices may change. - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

My husband grew up in Guilford and I have always wanted to come here to visit! I'm not a big seafood girl, but recently have gotten brave and decided this summer would be the time to visit! It's completely outdoor seating where everything is cooked over a wood fire! It's absolutely iconic and a shoreline staple! I have to say I wasn't blown away by the food in any means, but the vibes are fun and perfect for a summer night with friends! We tried a bunch and split everything from the ribeye, clams, lobster and of course the corn. The corn cobs were my favorite and we asked for mine extra charred :) Our server was a complete gem and answered all our stupid questions. I was really excited to try the clams but unfortunately, they were a little too fishy for me. I'm just not a seafood girl! The ribeye was good but at $36 I think I could have made the same thing at home - there wasn't anything special about it. You definitely need to like seafood to eat here!! We really liked that they're BYOB and you can even bring your own snacks and sides. We saw families even have a tablecloth they brought! Get comfy and come for the shoreline summer vibes! read more

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For some reason, lost to me, this is popular with some tourists and locals. I guess they like sitting on stumps and dirt eating overdone seafood. Corn is cooked into submission. Try once if you like. Once to try is enough for me. read more

Cute little outdoor place with tree stumps and plastic chairs for seating. The menu is small but has everything you could need. W got a roasted lobster and corn and V & I shared the roasted shrimp, vegebob, and a steak. The food was all excellent and cooked well, served on paper plates that worked fine for the most part. If you're getting a steak, maybe pack a plastic plate? Dessert was hot fudge sundaes (yum!) and key lime mousse (also yum). Service was great and seems like a fun place for a larger group. It's BYOB and cash only so hit your own ATM to avoid the fees. read more

The Place - Vegebob - good as a side dish but not a whole meal - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

Very unique experience. Must hurry to save seats. BYOB yes!!! lol very good corn!! Very good shrimp. BBQ Chicken without the bones. Steak was good!! Bland but good!! Will definitely go back!!! read more

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This has been on my bucket list for some time. It's been on several food shows and looked like fun. Great time. If you're in the area, you need to check this out. It is rustic and bare minimum. It's BYOB. I brought a cooler with an assortment of beverages. Order the Clams Special, delish. Roasted Corn, asked mine to be burnt - came at the perfect char. Three 1 1/4 lobsters. It was a beautiful day and a great meal. Staff was friendly and attentive. Wife already said we'll be back but will stay in the area overnight to come more than once! read more

The Place - Grilled 1 1/4 lb lobster - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

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Ok plain and simple it's what's best described this gem of restaurant plain and simple is FRESH. From seating out on the fresh air to the fresh food that they serve read more

The Place - Seafood Near Me - Guilford, Connecticut

All couples have these conversations. You read something, and say, "This place looks really cool. We should go sometime." I don't remember the specifics of when, and who said what, but I remember years ago that my wife and I both thought "The Place" in Guilford looked awesome. So it's fitting that, as we decided to plan date nights this Summer without our son (but with Pasta the Dog), that our first 45 minute trip was to The Place. I wonder if a plainer name -- The Place -- has ever been attached to such a unique experience. Seat yourself outside on a tree stump. The plating leans toward the paper, rather than the fancy, side. The Place is so dog friendly that an owner stopped by to give Pasta the Dog two biscuits. Service was great in that way. Pro tip -- cash or check only. When the server arrives, order your choice of fire-roasted seafood, steak, corn and/other veggies from the giant menu display. It's the only menu you'll get. This isn't your backyard grill fire. This is an F-I-R-E fire. The grill is wide, and the flames flash high. I tried the clam special (clams grilled with a cocktail sorta sauce), the shrimp, the Veggie Bobs, Key Lime Mousse and maybe the star of the show - the husk on, corn on the cob. All fire-roasted. Everything was well executed. The liquid in the clam shells sizzled as they arrived atop a metal grate. The clams tasted fresh. They were essentially braised in the cocktail sauce, and they combined to form something greater than the sum of the parts. The hot peel your own shrimp with cocktail sauce were also very good. You taste the wood fire in the seafood and corn. Of course the key lime mousse, with that graham cracker crust, was tasty. The Place is CT-one of a kind. I highly recommend it. Lobster and/or steak might be the best play by the way. However, those orders seemed difficult to manage while we took turns leashing an enthusiastic 85 pound Dog-Child who loves human food. Next time. Five Stars This is my 500th Yelp Review. On my "pastathedogctjp" Instagram Food Blog, I posted a reel commemorating our experience at The Place. Cheers. read more

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Really good food but what I don't like is when you sit outside but kind staff and great food 10 out of 10

A timeless summer classic. I stumbled upon this "Place" looking for a late lunch and was blown away at the setting, flames cooking the food, and the seafood heavy menu. An incredible rustic setting to sit outside and relax. They're open seasonally, and it's byob. I had steamers, grilled corn, hot peel and eat shrimp and a grilled lobster. Can't wait to go back with friends or family! People there were very friendly too. read more

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I live in this town and cannot get enough of the Place. Once you put your rump on a stump you will never look at outside dining the same . It is truly a unique experience. The staff the owners they work as a team like no other. The food is phenomenal limited but enough to cover all. There is nothing that I would not eat there. FYI the clams veg kabobs, shrimp and the roasted corn are must haves!!! BYOB but that's fine you can roll a cooler right on it and the rest speaks for itself. Never disappointed never! read more

Unique, outdoor, casual dining! Get the special clams! You'll want to order more because they are incredible. Grilled to perfection and flavorful. You sit on tree stumps (some plastic chairs around). It is BYOB and pet friendly! Score! You can bring a table cloth and your own sides as well. It is a limited but delicious menu. The lobster was small unfortunately but loved it. The veggie kabobs are really good and the steamers... wow! The grilled corn is SO good. We usually get two rounds - one as an app and another with the meal. I love this place for the cool summery vibe, good food, decent service and its just different than anywhere we typically go. It is cash or check only. They have an atm. Check me out on Instagram @date_night_craves read more

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A fun spot to come with some family or friends! All outdoor seating (lots of tables under a large tent or in the open) with fun stumps or chairs to sit on. It is BYOB, and you may also bring any sides or other food that you'd like to accompany your meal here! My stepmom and I split the rib eye steak (it's a large one!) and half a dozen shrimp. I also got the corn in the cob which was so sweet and yummy even without any butter or anything added! The shrimp were quite tasty; you get a little wooden fork to peel back the shell on there and dip it in a tasty cocktail sauce. We got the ribeye cooked medium and it was very tender and juicy. All of our food came out very quickly and tasted great. They are only open for dinner during the warmer months, so come on by and try it out! read more

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