50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Branford

“The Best, and I’m a Blue Devil Westie girl. :)“

“Came for Mother’s Day, My first time here. This was a hit!! a very big hit! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was so inviting & pretty. Portions were big & menu had tons of options. We can’t wait to come back! Well done“

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.“

“Lobster Mike 🦞Awesome guy and the lobster is delectable! Had won this years prize and went with making lobster rolls. The lobster meat provided was sweet and lobster rolls were the best ever ! Thank you, Mike“

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.“

“I literally can’t believe how incredible the food was. This is what casual Chinese used to taste like back in the day. It was as if I was a child tasting boneless spare ribs and crab rangoon for the very first time.. The spare ribs were charred and tender and the rangoon was made with actual crab as opposed to the typical “crab flavored” cream cheese. The pork fried rice was also remarkably flavorful with large cubes of pork and perfectly cooked onion. Those who have complained about the food specifically must be miserable Karens. This is my new favorite casual Chinese spot. 10/10“

“Underrated by far. The food here is excellent in every way and made with care. Highly recommend!“

“Stopped in for their current Friday-Sunday summer special the “Lobster Bomb.” This is a loaded bread bowl with large pieces of lobster, lobster bisque, and served with fries, a side salad, and coleslaw. Totally worth the money ($34.95) for how much food is given. Wish my bread was a little less toasty, but still delicious!Great family spot - classic diner feel inside, serving breakfast all day, many lunch/dinner options, but also great seafood!“

“The food is exceptional…creative and delicious. Great drinks as well. Awesome place.“

“I’ve been a regular here since Day 1 and I can’t believe I didn’t post a review until NOW!! What can I say, it’s the best seafood in West Haven HANDS DOWN! The oysters are fresh, the lobster rolls are the best, and the mussels for 2 is so flavorful. The staff are like family and welcome you with open arms. For drinks, I recommend the manhattans, old fashioned, espresso martinis and dirty martini with the blue cheese stuffed olives (YUM!). Their Moby’s lager is delicious and there’s a great selection of tequila. The bartenders are the best around! My favorite dishes are the lobster Mac, Lobster Rolls, Tuna Sushimi Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, and tuna tartare. Trust me, you will not be disappointed with your dining experience! Nick and the crew will take good care of you. I’m a customer for life ❤️“

“Everything was great! My wife and I brought our two kids (14 & 11) there yesterday evening and everyone enjoyed themselves. The oysters, shrimp, and clam chowder couldn’t have been more fresh. Kids enjoyed their lobsters and our steaks were cooked perfectly. Our youngest thought our server Adam looked like Tom Brady lol. All around perfect- thank you!“

“Was my 1st time there yesterday and it has officially become my best place for whiting and fried shrimp. Can't wait to go back and try their lobster, flounder and porgies. Cooked in fresh oil!!! Wow!!! Worth the drive from Hartford to New Haven to get it too!!!😉Prices? Go and be pleasantly surprised!!!!“

“Red lobster is definitely trying to up their game. The menu is simpler than before and the food is far more consistent. We found the dessert way too sweet. Their cocktails are good, but can certainly use some tweaks. Their steaks were never their main draw, and it still isn't, so avoid it if you can. It has been years since we went to Red Lobster and now we have gone twice in as many months. Looking forward to going again soon.“

“I can't thank you guys enough for such great food for our family get together. Everyone loved the dinner and I had so many compliments on the how good everything was, especially the mac and cheese. It seems that we have found new catering for our family functions, and I can't thank you enough. It saved me much needed time and things were simply delicious. Dealing with Jan was super easy via email and phone with no problems. Extremely accommodating. All in all, one of the best caterings I've ever had to deal with. I would recommend them highly.“

“Great wood fire cooking- both seafood and steak!“

“Stowe’s never disappoints! Great food. Friendly staff. We went there with a party of 7 and were the first customers of the day after a school graduation. They start taking orders at 11am and everything was fresh and made perfect to order. As always we will absolutely return again. Hands down the best seafood in West Haven!“

“Just heard about Kevin's Seafood/17 Kimberly Ave. in New Haven. Had to try them out today. Their shrimp dinners and desserts are delicious!“

“Such a lovely spot. Cute inside, and comfortable. The staff is kind and efficient. They have great vegetarian options, my favorite: the Navratan Korma is fantastic, they make it a little differently than when I’ve had it previously: there’s fruit in it and it adds some really stunning flavors. It’s my favorite dish!! I’ve been here several times and intend to come back. Thank you!!

Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian options, I love the navratan korma is my favorite dish!!“

“Southington location is amazing!“

“I've been stopping at the Sandbar for a couple years now, My usual Go to items are whole belly clam rolls or dinner and a Scallop roll or dinner The seafood is always cooked to order, Battered and deep fried and is always delicious While the restaurant might not seem spectacular to some, its a nice place to pop into if you like battered seafood not overcooked but just perfectly cooked its easy to miss leaving elm st if you get on the Kimberly Ave Bridge into New Haven you went past, coming from New Haven cross the bridge and its right at the foot of the bridge on the right side“

“I usually order the lemon pepper wings and they are Great and delicious and Always Hot“

“Fantastic clam chowder! Generous portion sizes that leave you feeling satisfied. Very friendly staff and service. We ordered Christmas platters that were perfect for our family celebration. 10/10 recommend“

“Very friendly staff/ bartenders. Excellent food. Always Good vibes. Great location.“

“At first I was like, “I don’t like seafood boils.” I came here, now I’m hooked, garlic butter spicy, all me. Delish, the best seafood boil compared to others. 😋“

“First time eating here tonight I had the lobster roll it was very good. I would definitely eat here again“

“This restaurant is my number one restaurant. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to that place. everytime I want to go to a delicious meal, this is the place that comes right away to my mind. very good and varied food and a rich menu.courteous team, and pleasant ambience. Also, the cost is reasonable. I suggest this spot with great pleasure.“

“Was great love the food was tasty I will be back“

“Quality & Freshness! Your food is made to order in just a few minutes. We like that! Their quantities are kind of large so we always take our leftovers home and heat them up - nice & crispy - in our air fryer. Friendly staff, great service extra clean environment. Overall, a really nice place. It's a 10 out of 10 for us.“

“Riquísima comida, lo mejor de la comida peruana en New Heaven. Felicidades al cheff José Díaz por su deliciosa gastronomía.“

“it was my first time there. so glad i finnaly stopped in. The service was good and the dood was delicious!“

“My server was Johna and she was amazing! Courteous, professional, friendly, and attentive are just a few terms I would use to describe her. The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were huge. Hubby had the fried seafood combo plate. He has never taken a doggy bag and he brought home half his plate. I ordered the hot crab dip with garlic bread as an appetizer and a cup of lobster bisque. We shared the appetizer and it was so delicious. You could tell it was made with lump crab and there was actual lobster claw meat that was in the bisque. I’ve never had it before where you could actually see large pieces of meat. From atmosphere, to service, to taste and quality this was definitely a 10 out of 10. Will definitely be going back! And special thanks to the manager who gave my hubby a piece of carrot cake on the house for our 35th anniversary.“

“Service and food were fantastic! Nice drink menu too!“

“Tuvimos la visita de mi hermano en Ohio y decidimos ir de paseo a New Haven para visitar a una gran Cheff peruano, la comida peruana de primera, atención muy buena, platos variados quedamos encantados el sabor exquisito nada que extrañar a 🇵🇪 Perú, muchas gracias Don Raúl Vásquez y esposa , quedamos visitarles de nuevo un fuerte abrazo“

“Drinks were good. Food was delicious. Great atmosphere.“

“We had a delicious dinner and dining experience. We will definitely go back.“

“always good! split pea soup and Italian wedding soup are excellent. seafood always fresh and cooked to perfection! pretty much anything you order will be pleasing to your palate!“

“Had the lobster roll and pumpkin espresso martini yum! Boyfriend scallops over pesto pasta and dad had the tuna. We loved it what a clean place and what a nice waitress.“

“I really don’t post reviews but this food was soooo good I have to. I’m a woman raised by a Southern Belle who cooked, catered and was well-known in the food arena. I had fried chicken, collard greens and potato salad. Closest meal I’ve ever had to my mother’s cooking. So well cooked. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday dinner. Hats off to the Chef! We will be back. #lifetimecustomer“

“Every single time we go to Encore the experience is impeccable. The food the service and the ambiance. Chef Gerry and Andrea thank you for your hospitality and always making the experience amazing .“

“I’ve gone here a few times but every single time was great! The food is always delicious and very interesting my bf has an extreme shellfish allergy but they’re very accommodating to it. The dining room echos conversations a bit but everything else about this place is amazing lol we’ll def be monthly regulars☺️“

“Went there for my birthday on Saturday…. The atmosphere was very nice. Drinks really good. Music even better . Was having a good time until one of the bartenders told us to move in a rude way. No we have been dancing and coming back to the same spot at the bar so it was empty . Y ask us to move how abt the couple next to us. Or other people that have been standing there the same amount of time or longer. Not sure if I’ll go back which is really bad . 1 person can really ruin the way u see a place.“

“Awesome lunch!! Steak & cheese was outstanding!“

“We had dinner tonight at Nikki and Frankie's on Route 80 on the recommendation of a friend.. the eggplant was fantastic and made the right way the good old-fashioned Italian way.. the meatballs were legit the sauce was delish and couldn't be any fresher... we were welcomed like we were walking into aunties dining room and the place was clean as a whistle.. A must go to !“

“The pizza is the best ever. The sauce is so sweet and they do not scrimp on toppings. We always enjoy getting a large to have leftovers the next day. Keep up the good work and we certainly will be ordering over and over. The trip from Bethany is so worth it .“

“It's difficult for me to eat a meatball parmigiana grinder and give it 5 stars. Today is the day I do so. Absolutely delicious!
The staff was friendly and professional, the service was swift, and the food was excellent.
I'll do a follow-up review when I try their pizza and other menu items.“

“We are new in the Hamden area, and were really unsure as to what China place we wanted to try, as the reviews for everything local was not great, so we both decided to try Gold Star and oh boy was it good, chkn broccoli, general chows and crab Rangoon. They were all fantastic, especially the crab Rangoon, nice and krispy and the filling was so good. We really appreciate it chef thank you! Will be back soon.“

“Excellent food and very dog friendly“

“Very friendly staff/ bartenders. Excellent food. Always Good vibes. Great location.“

“I come to this special place once a month since I enjoy the special air that is outline this restaurant. The staff is exceptionally helpful and well trained. The service is awfully quick. Not to mention, the food they cook is outstanding. I have been there more than once and I was never disappointed. The cost is modest. I suggest this restaurant to to all.“