One Eyed Willy's Seafood Shack

641 E Main St, Meriden
(203) 237-1710

Recent Reviews

Joe Bevins

Fun spot. Came for lobster but the smell of the BBQ changed my mind. It was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Platter, Coleslaw

Samuel Bowens

We ordered the shrimp and pulled pork. Absolutely delicious. Coleslaw was to die for, serving size was more than generous. Great atmosphere, service was friendly, professional and attentive. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp, Coleslaw

Frank Rizzo

Food is fresh and delicious. The owner Mike is awesome and staff is excellent and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. Try it you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Baker

The food is great. The atmosphere is cozy, and the service is on spot. You have to go for the portions are

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Chase

I’ve been here several times as I live within walking distance and I have enjoyed the food. However, one visit I had on a Friday night 6 months ago left my friend and I very unhappy. She had been in town from the West coast and being from here she wanted a lobster roll before leaving the next day. We arrived at 8:45 and this place closes at 9, even on the weekends. But we were fine with getting everything to go. Unfortunately we were turned away because the woman behind the counter said “they had already turned everything off”…whatever that meant. As if everything couldn’t be turned back on?The place wasn’t empty, there were several other people dining there still when we walked in. I understand we got there “late” but I saw no reason why they couldn’t make our order to go with 15 minutes to spare before closing. Their priorities were very clear that serving a customer was less important than going home. If you say you’re open until 9, then be open until 9. Period. My friend was very disappointed and I was quite upset. I had no plan to return but I had family who came to visit 3 months later who wanted to try the place and they were pleased with the food as well. But I haven’t been back since and I’m not sure I will be. In the end I think we were being guided to something better as we tried a restaurant that I have been wanting to try for awhile in Wallingford and we had a great dining experience there so all was not lost. So if you are looking for some decent seafood it’s worth visiting but beware if you get there too late as they will think nothing of turning you away.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, French Fries, Scallops, Coleslaw, Clam Strips

pamela toledo

Amazing lobster roll. Came from New York just to try them - do not regret it at all!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JohnBCt

Saw reviews and thought come here to dinner So glad we did the food and service was excellent Highly recommend

Daniel H.

Fast , fresh and local .not to mention the bar section is more than (good selections ) expected . I will be returning with more mouths to feed .

Tammy B.

My husband and I went for breakfast is nobody they are except for us. My husband ordered the deluxe breakfast and I ordered eggs over easy toast, and a home fries, we surprised by how expensive breakfast is.. It took forever to get anything there, and we couldn't find the waitress most of the time. When the food came, the eggs were black on the bottom as if they don't clean their grill and the home fries had so much spice in it they were in edible. My husband ate his whole breakfast because he was starving and bad food is better than no food in his eyes, but I did not eat mine and had to call the waitress over from the back to even tell her. I said I wasn't going to pay for my breakfast. It was terrible. You could charge me for the coffee that I had but I'm not paying for the breakfast. There was no apology and she didn't charge me for the coffee. Seafood restaurants should stick to lunch and dinner.

Jessica C.

Fantastic food, great local beer on tap and a welcoming atmosphere! The brisket was by FAR the best I've had...and that's topping other local bbq places.

M____ L

Perfectly fired fish, NOT heavy on salt which is good. Just add more. Sause is good as well. They have beer also sprits if the mood hits it you. Would recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica G.

Freshest seafood! Amazing Service! The owner is awesome! The chef is fantastic! Employees are hard workers who enjoy serving the community quality seafood. The shrimp is the best shrimp I have ever had! hands down whether it is fried in the fresh daily oil or sautéed over a ceaser salad with fresh Parmesan cheese and basil! I mean lobster! What? It's the best lobster roll i have ever tasted too! the French fries are amazing even reheated or cold the next day! I would recommend eating in or to go. the fish is perfect beating any fish sandwich I have had lately.I have been eating there every week for over a month! Please check out

kelly Ann

Let me start with my first experience had the Captains platter as take out and it was delicious a great amount of seafood for the money,I just had my 2nd experience with the lobsta baked mac n again amazing also had the onon rings and all great portions with taste. They're definitely worth the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Filomena Simmons

Best clam straps (not overfried, perfect & fresh) & then I tried their lobster bomb - I think it had a whole (real) lobster -

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Southern Fried Catfish

Rafael Saez

Amazing place great great food. OMG I'm so glad to have a place like this in Meriden. The clam chowder was perfect and hardy the cat fish was amazing the fries were so good you didn't even need ketchup.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clam Chowda

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One Eyed Willy's Seafood Shack

641 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-1710