50 Best Seafood Restaurants near East Hartford

“I've been going to Mickey's for 28 years because they have the best fish and chips in all of CT, hands down. Nothing compares and I've been all over the state. I've even searched restaurants at the shoreline and still nothing comes close to the perfection you get at Mickey's!“

“I recently discovered this African restaurant. The grilled chicken is really delicious and that together with their fried yam is my favorite. Their portions are good and the menu is typically Ghanaian. They are easy to locate, have ample parking and pricing is moderate.“

“One of my all time favorite spots . Hands down beats all the local competition for seafood . Drinks are amazing ?? Two favorite’s are coconut shrimp app ? and seafood boil combo Reels catch seasoned garlic butter the flavor is great and seafood is fresh not too mention the atmosphere of the Resturant , the waitstaff are very pleasant and seems to enjoy the work they do & knowledgeable on the seafood . It’s def an experience , so if ur ever in the area I suggest u stop by u won’t be disappointed .“

“Treated my sister to an excellent dinner on Easter weekend. Loved the with artic char with chef’s specialty , ginger rice and a delicious pablano sauce!“

“Celebrated our daughter’s birthday on Friday and everything was AMAZING! Our server, Jaden, was fabulous and our food was incredible!! Definitely a great experience!“

“We had our wedding here in January, and it was an amazing experience! The staff is very helpful and makes things run so smoothly. Food was amazing, and the bartending service was top-notch! Evette and Aida helped make the booking and experience very enjoyable!“

“🥰 Excellent food. Dining experience.“

“The fresh lobster, the fettuccine with shrimp, the breaded shrimp, excellent, highly recommended.“

“This is the best soul food place that I have ever eaten hands down. My fried chicken was fried hard and crispy my Mac and Cheese was cheesy and to die for. the potato salad o my goodness delicious! I almost forgot to mention the banana pudding is off the chain!.... stop wasting your money at these mediocre fast food joints go to Hot Pockets on Main Street in Hartford CT and get you some real food!“

“Great deal on oysters, it say u typically spend 30-50$ but thats not true for me as everything i get here (oysters, drinks, appetizers) is super well priced compared to max’s oyster bar or somewhere else.

Shoutout to Gopi the man! Real friendly nice bartender that hooks you up.“

“Service was outstanding. Owner explained specials walked around visiting customers making sure everything was great. Started with shrimp cocktail and stuffed mushrooms. Moved into the scallop dinner and wife had a pasta dish oh and the homemade soup then dessert all food was incredible can’t say enough good about this place“

“Wonderfully fresh delicious seafood. Generous portions and gracious owner. She gave us a sampling of all their clam chowders and shrimp cocktail as we waited (not very long) for our whole belly clam dinner and scallop dinner. Perfect and the clams were the biggest anywhere including the coastline restaurants. Do not put off a visit…it won’t be your last.“

“a good Fish & Chips very tastty“

“We had an absolutely exceptional dining experience at The Capital Grille! It is a highly popular destination, so making reservations is highly recommended to secure a table.
​While the restaurant is traditionally known for its classic steakhouse fare, they are incredibly accommodating and respectful of plant-based diets. The kitchen went above and beyond, kindly modifying dishes to create excellent vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring everything was prepared seamlessly without bacon or meat products.
​For dessert, the flourless chocolate cake served with rich vanilla ice cream was an absolute masterpiece rich, decadent, and the perfect finale to the meal. A very special thanks to our server, Samantha, whose warmth, impeccable hospitality, and attention to detail made our evening truly memorable.“

“This truly is all around the best-tasting Chinese food I’ve ever had. I’ve never had such good rice. I always get mixed vegetables in brown sauce. Nicest assortment of vegetables of anywhere I’ve ordered it from. I’ve gotten basically just broccoli and water chestnuts at other places - but here at ming garden there’s broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms, etc. It is so fresh and it tastes really good. I get vegetable fried rice with it and it’s just so well made. The lo mein, fried rice, skewers, anything we’ve had has been great. My mom has gotten many assorted and it is now her favorite place as well.“

“Clean Restaurant, Friendly n Welcoming Staff and Fantastic Food!!! I have No need to go to any other Restaurant cuz they have it All here..In my opinion, it's the Best Jamaican Restaurant in Hartford.“

“They have good food, friendly service, just good all around. Recommended!“

“Last night was my first time at Portobello Restaurant and as a local HS Culinary teacher, this spot is INCREDIBLE. Although small, the atmosphere is cozy with top tier hospitality. And the food? SO flavorful and FRESH! My Chicken Alla Casa was everything I wanted and more! Looking forward to going back soon!“

“Excellent food, service and staff. We cannot say enough about Jared and Ricky how professional they are“

“Muy buena comida Peruana...visite muchos Restaurantes Peruanos pero nada como Minayas Restaurant...y la atención de la señorita Alison la mejor y de todo el personal“

“Great food. Just wish they’d stop cancelling orders when submitted on UberEats. Was really disappointed mine was just cancelled since it was my birthday treat to myself :/“

“Went here for lunch with my sister! I couldn’t believe how packed they were on a Monday! No wonder- the food and drink were ON POINT! Our waiter was very attentive and informative on wine. We shared the spinach and artichoke dip- delicious! I had the harvest vegetable bowl and added steak. The flavors mixed so well creating a palette of fresh, and my steak was cooked perfectly! My sister got the burger and a Cesar salad. The dressing was really fresh and lemony! The burger was delish as well! I will definitely be back! All the food I watched going by looked like 10 stars!“

“I love this restaurant. The food is always good and the female wait staff is great. The males, are on the rude side....one time throwing steak knives across the table when we requested them to cut our steaks. Every time we dine here, I am so annoyed with the lighting. Fluorescent lighting in a fine dining establishment is the worst. Please...please ...please put in recessed lighting that can be dimmed to make for a romantic dining experience.“

“Stopped in for a very last minute birthday dinner. The staff quickly accommodated a large group (with kids) no problem. Food and service was excellent and the live music really made the night. We were very impressed. Thanks for a memorable night.“

“Me encanta comer en este restaurante! Siempre está la comida muy fresca y deliciosa. Estas quesibirrias (quesadillas de birria) estaban exquisitas! Sigan así! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hands down the best Mexican food I have had in CT. My husband and I ordered the elote( off the Cobb) and the steak burrito. Everything was was seasoned to perfection and tasted made to order. Bonus: the customer service was superb. Can’t wait to visit again!“

“This was our first time trying Alexia's. We ordered a plain, cheese pizza, and it was excellent. The sauce was tasty, full of flavor, without being too sweet or too acidic. The crust was wonderfully crisp, without being charred. I'm not an expert by any means, but I would describe the pizza as "Detroit style." The staff were very friendly. Gluten-free is available as well.“

“Our first time at this establishment since it changed hands and it certainly will not be our last. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the craft cocktails and conversation with Moriah. Looking forward to returning on a night when they have live entertainment.“

“great food, i like it here“

“Amazing food and very friendly staff.“

“Excellent one of the best ,can’t say enough our waiter made our evening very pleasant Food was superb. The app’s our table ordered were above board Great Place for Greg’s Last Birthday Party. Thank You to all the Staff“

“1. Service was professional tacos were the best i've ever had in twenty years.Would I recommend this restaurant!!!! Absolutely. One hundred percent way better than the new haven trucks way better than any restaurant imitation mexican food!!! If you come here, not only are their prices reasonable, but try everything on the menu. It's phenomenal in the food taste very authentically quality.
5 stars, they deserve, bring your whole
family here. You will be very happy!!!!!!
2. If there was only one recommendation I would give for that extra star is to add more seasoning to your food. In any other case, your food is still the best that i've ever had mexican!!!!“

“best food so far in the area.“

“We've been getting the Valentine's Day deal for a few years now & it's my favorite tradition. Charlie's always has the freshest seafood & meats in the area. Recommend!“

“Good food , good service, and good wine selection list“

“My son loves this place. Usually he's a big Mac kid but I was lazy and placed a order for the double cheese burger it was delivered fresh and hot. The burger was huge he was like this burger is big. Needless to say he don't ask for Big Macs no more he asks for the big burger. I went in person and placed a order the workers were kind and food did not disappoint. This is our new burger place.“

“The sushi here is fantastic, though it was a bit of a learning curve for our daughter! She wasn't a fan of the sushi texture but loved the hibachi. It’s a great place to introduce kids to new foods with their bento box options. Highly recommend the food, but the seating is a little uncomfortable, so takeout is the way to go.“

“We had a fabulous night at Marketplace in Newington last night, and it was only enhanced by the wonderful service by Zach L. He was so incredibly nice, hardworking, and attentive. He was very knowledgeable about the dishes and always made sure our glasses were full. If you go- request Zach L!“

“I have been going here since 2015. Amazing food, amazing employees, amazing owners. There is not one bad thing anyone could say about this place. Love them❤️“

“Love this place. They never mess my order up and always great service. I've been coming here for years. They let you breath and relax there. Nothing crazy. Their pizza and Grinders are exelent and the only pizza my family will even wanna order or go to. Here is a photo of my Tuna grinder with extra lettuce that was requested. Again, When in Vernon Ct. Type pauls pizza into your GPS.“

“This dining spot is located in the Marriott Hotel on Day Hill Road. After work, my guest and I stopped in for apps and drinks. We enjoyed the Point Judith Calamari and the wings.
The inviting atmosphere and excellent service make this dining experience a plus for business travelers. The menu is a little pricey but not out of line for 4-star hotels.

Will definitely come back for lunch or dinner.“

“Hey, it's your girl Honest Review. So I stopped by this restaurant downtown Hartford, because I was on my way to have dinner with my neighbors. So there's an event during the summer called the Long Table, you should check it out next year. I needed something quick to pick up, and th8s restaurant came through. Because this was takeout, I didn't get to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. But I definitely will visit again. Customer service was very good. The price was decent, definitely huge portions. See pics, hope you're enjoying your summer until next time.“

“Just had the best catfish and fries from Just Fish at the Jazz Festival, so delicious!! Thank you! My friend said she also liked the shrimp and hush puppies. Cant wait to find ya’ll next year again!“

“The absolute best Chinese food I've ever had. It's always fantastic and the service is great.“

“I’ve been coming here for 10 years since I met my fiancé and he had been coming here for an additional 10 yrs at least. They are so good/fresh and always so great at accommodating any special requests. My mom recently visited for the first time from TN, we got some dinner here and she keeps saying she wishes she could have it again.“

“The Food was wonderful.. Fresh and hot 😋😎“

“Food was absolutely delicious and customer service was good. Big up Chef Opal you are doing an amazing job.“

“Always get the scallop lunch. Awesome. Except for the last time…over cooked and portions were smaller than EVER before. Don’t know if I should try it again Did it change.? I go there because it was great not because it’s cheap. Been a couple of years I ate there. But they have the best seafood you’re gonna find anywhere.“

“I had the pleasure of meeting chef Santiago in New Haven a few days ago and all that I can say is that this man overflows with passion for great food, creativity, and a mind for hospitality.

I have not yet had the chance to dine in at River. But I am planning to do so the next time I'm in the area.

We had a great and jovial professional exchange about how nurturing ingredients both animal and plant increases their flavor profiles and textures. From free roaming pigs and chickens to wild herbs and naturally fertilized starches.

This man knows his craft and above all sees it as an ART. Which it is. My hat off.“