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4.6
Exceptional(1526)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Old Saybrook
Booked 22 times today
Fresh Salt is more than just a restaurant; it is a place to enjoy one another’s company and experience the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound quietly intertwined with the Connecticut River. Utilizing the chef’s simple yet high quality approach, the fresh, seasonal local ingredients of Connecticut are transformed into beautifully inspired dishes. Our Local Food Commitment allows us to work with local farmers and artisans to ensure the quality of locally grown ingredients from the sea, land and soil. These fresh ingredients and vibrant tastes of Fresh Salt are available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located right on the water means seriously fresh seafood and our menu definitely delivers. From the beloved Lobster Roll to the cherished Clam Chowder and so many more specialties, Fresh Salt dishes are guaranteed to please every palate. We offer indoor and outdoor dining, outdoor dining is based on a first come first serve basis, outdoor dining is non-reservable.
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4.8
Exceptional(1040)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old Saybrook
Booked 6 times today
Set in the heart of downtown, across from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, the “new” Essex will continue to offer the progressive, modern, approachable cuisine that has made it a top restaurant in the region. Whether it’s a pre-theater dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a tasting menu for a special evening, guests can gather at The Essex to create memories with family and friends while enjoying excellent cuisine. The Essex menu showcases modern American cuisine that draws inspiration from the land, sea and deep heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, using the freshest locally sourced products available from farm and sea. All will inspire an ever-changing menu of progressive interpretations of timeless dishes. "Voted Best New Restaurant in New England" Yankee Magazine "Best Restaurants in Connecticut" CT Magazine "Not to be Missed" Town & Country Magazine"Rising Chef Star" CT Mag
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3.6
Very Good(377)
Price: Expensive
• American • Old Lyme
Kokomo's: Connecticut's Tropical Paradise! Enjoy our beautiful beachfront restaurant, overlooking Long Island Sound. With our all you can eat Caribbean inspired table side dining, Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and Hand Crafted Cocktails we aim to please all of our guests- Whether it's a family dinner, date night, or out with the girls.... Kokomo's is the place to beach.

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  • PeterVIP
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great view to go along with excellent service and food
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    22 Bowens Wine Bar and GrillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Newport
    4.8
  • Ray
    Greater Boston •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Each and every time we have gone to The Coast Guard House we have had an Incredible meal. Consistently excellent. My wife had a special that included shrimp, lobster and scallops in a pasta with an assortment of flavors while I had the Lobster Mac & Cheese. The Mac & Cheese was loaded with lobster and totally filled me up. My wife also had plenty of the shrimp, scallops and lobster in her dish. We went to celebrate my wife's birthday and boy did we pick a beautiful night to go as the weather was around 60 and the sky was clear while the 3/4 moon was visible in the east sky. Daylight saving proved to be to our advantage as we had a spectacular ocean to view while the sun was lowering in the west leaving a great sunset show. We had the blood orange and cranberry sorbet for dessert which was a perfect ending to our meal. Our server Katie was very personable and attentive. This is by far RI BEST dining experience.
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    The Coast Guard HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Narragansett
    4.8
  • Beverly
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Mooring is an excellent restaurant. Food is always good and in the summer months, the outside dining is terrific. Tables spaces nicely. Service is always excellent.
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    The Mooring RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Newport
    4.8
  • AliciaS
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food was delicious and the views from our table by the window was beautiful. Our server brought over a complimentary dessert with a BDAY candle and chocolate to celebrate my friend’s birthday!
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    Fresh SaltPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Old Saybrook
    4.6
  • Maria
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A great place to dine n celebrate. Bistro had plenty of wonderful offerings.
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    The Bistro at Ocean HousePrice: Expensive• Bistro• Westerly
    4.7
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