Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in New London

It is always a positive experience here…last evening was no exception…at least 7 people checked on us, served us or just smiled at us…every person on the staff seemed to really enjoy their jobs and team of associates…kudos to Matt, Tory, Cassandra and your teammates!!!!

Brought our daughter for her birthday celebration. Taylor was our server and was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. Our daughter has a gluten sensitivity. All of our meals were excellent.

First time visit . Outstanding experience. Reservation honored as sent. Greeted by extremely friendly folks at host stand. Server Gian was professional, personable and very helpful providing wine sample and answering first time customer questions. Shrimp cocktail was large tender and delicious. Lazy lobster and lobster roll were outstanding. Local wine choice also great. Terrific waterfront venue. Warm holiday decorations. Amazing time!

Our late lunch early dinner was fabulous on New Year's Day 2025. Our waitress, Barbara, was very friendly, energetic, helpful and wonderfully nice-she gets all the kudos for a great visit. We will definitely return to Fresh Salt.

This is our 2nd year at the Bistro for New Year's brunch. We have decided to make a new tradition. The mimosas flow constantly, the food is memorable and definitely enough with the multiple courses. Service was exceptional. We especially love the desert table and crepes station. I was smarter this year and went easy on the courses so I would have room for desert. We plan our visit while the Jazz band in playing in the lobby so the ambiance is pleasing but not too loud. Excellent opportunity to enjoy your family and friends while dining. Valet Parking for $5 well worth it. We will be back next year!