37 Best Seafood Restaurants near Meriden

“After reading shining reviews, we have been meaning to stop in here for quite some time. I’m so glad we had the chance today. We had some of the best, freshest seafood we’ve had in forever. The owner and staff were very friendly and the service was top-notch. We’ll be back soon!!“

“I don't go to very many restaurants except for Kimberly's and occasionally another one or two. I'm a regular customer. The food is excellent (The quesadillas are superb!), the help is pleasant, and atmosphere is nice. Kimberly's menu is so large that anyone should be pleased.“

“I went to Southern Dishes, Seafood, & Desserts in Meriden today. When I say they truly have southern soul food, it’s an understatement. The food was definitely well seasoned, chicken falls off the bone, cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious!“

“Best Chinese Food in Meriden“

“Had the Shrimp and NY Strip and it was excellent!“

“Healthy, Fresh, Delicious Food! Exceptional quality and Super Authentic!!!!“

“Whole belly clams were very good.Clam chowder was delicious.Will definitely to back again.Great service.“

“Possibly my favorite spot in CT. The atmosphere and customer service is wonderful and the food is SOOOO good!“

“We go often. Even took out of state family visiting and they loved the food. They are reasonably priced (hopefully to stay) and you leave full. Friendly and clean.“

“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.“

“Food was amazing and the service was fantastic! Will definitely go again!“

“Westbrook Lobster is a great choice for a meal. We ordered the red lobster and pasta, and both were delicious. The lobster was fresh and flavorful, while the pasta was cooked perfectly and complemented the seafood well.

The service was quick, and the staff were warm, friendly, and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

A wonderful spot for fresh seafood and definitely worth a visit if you’re passing through the area. 🦞“

“Hands down best lunch I've ever had !! I celebrated my 60th birthday with my bff today ! I can't wait to go back... service: impeccable food: Outstanding cocktails: super fun and delicious ! This restaurant is not just a 10... is above and beyond !! Thank you Sabrina for a wonderful afternoon in your beautifully decorated restaurant. You and your husband have a winner in my book ❤️“

“We had ordered a whole suite of different items and all of them were delicious and well made. The lady who gave us our order was very sweet and our food was made on time. The dumplings were a highlight and the egg rolls were average but still tasted well made which was well worth the price too.“

“food was amazing and big portions. waitress was nice and did not interupt every five mins...i have been going to the one i middletown over 20 yrs. do yourself a favor and try this place out. going back for lunch today“

“great service and better food“

“Excellent pizza. Thin crust, good red sauce, tasty toppings. Great central location too!“

“*update: Bar Experience. The bar was very well equipped, the bartender ( Alex) was very attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. Carlos made sure everyone was tended and had what they needed. Great teamwork behind the bar. The food Experience at the bar matched that of the dining room experience. The bar and restaurant was busy but Alex, Carlos and all of the staff hustled and the food was hot, tasted wonderful and of course left me wanting desert. If you have not visited this establishment, you are missing out. Everything from their service, their extensive drink menu, their delicious "tapas", their creative specials, their daily menu to their tray of deserts is an experience. Come on by, I promise you will not be disappointed. Check out the updated Bar Experience pictures. A hidden Gem in downtown Southington. This is our second visit here and we are absolutely in love with this restaurant. From its eclectic decor, super attentive staff to its fabulously fantastic tasting tapas and entrees....where do I truly begin. The owners ( Rob, is always stopping by to say hello and check in) are visible and make you feel welcomed, my waitress Alyssa was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious. The pictures below do no justice to the flavors that pop as you are eating them. You can't wait to come back. Oh I almost forgot....the drinks....the best Sangrias!!!! Yes! Sangrias...Sangrias!! You must stop by.“

“I just had the fried shrimp platter- what a treat! It was a hearty sized meal that was really delicious! I would also highly recommend the lobster roll that is over stuffed, exceptionally tasty and the best deal around! I’m never disappointed when I dine at Dino’s!!“

“Last week my family and i had dinner at Flair which is one of our favorite restaurants and Hector the owner told us his family bought Fratellis. We said we would come in this week snd try out the new restaurant. We had told Hector the we loved clams casino and he remembered and even though they were not on the menu he brought some to us from Flair. They were excellent. We also had the best chicken dish ever which was called chicken fratellis. It was very obvious that Hector and his family bent over backwards to ensure our experience was amazing and.......it was. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have a fabulous meal and feel that you are appreciated. Thank again“

“Excellent food.. great gluten free options! Placed an order for takeout today and received a surprise dessert! Little do you know, I ordered this meal for my mom who spent the entire day in the hospital with my grandma. Seeing this little extra treat after a very busy weekend just reminded me of why I love this restaurant. Thank you for being so good to your patrons. Will continue to recommend this restaurant to all. 🫶🏼“

“Always a great meal with good company, my favorite local go-to.“

“Homemade EVERYTHING!!! The restaurant and staff that make you feel like you’re home!!! My favorite hometown diner!“

“Delicious food! Great service!“

“Para Los Boriquas! 🇵🇷 Wepaaa 🇵🇷 comida buenisima! 🥘 los dueños y la mesera Keomy Excelente“

“Mid afternoon meet up with friends. Staff was amazing and very attentive. Also split all our tabs without even us asking to. So nice

Great local and regional beer options

The grilled chicken and veggie wraps and sandwiches were perfect

The Tavern fries were so good. Highly recommend“

“Muchas gracias por la atención muy deliciosa la comida y el servicio excelente. Recomendado....“

“Well the atmosphere is ok even thought it looks like from the ghetto still that fried chicken taste real good which went last week didn’t know there was one in Bristol. Love the biscuit and in the future will go again. The owner was very professional. The lady behind the counter was nice but needs to smile at least for the customers. But other than that it was too delicious!“

“So far, I’ve only had the chicken and broccoli which is very good, but I have to say the real star out of the two items I ordered was the hot and sour soup! They’re hot and Sour soup is the best I’ve had in the area hands-down however it is very spicy so if you don’t want it spicy, ask them to alter it. Update I tried the curry shrimp and it was the best curry shrimp dish of any Chinese food establishment I’ve ever been to.“

“Very clean“

“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.“

“I can’t decide what’s better.. the food or the customer service.“

“I honestly think this is some of the best takeout spot I’ve ever had! It’s ALWAYS fresh, the service is amazing, prices are reasonable, and the food is always ready so quickly. I’m new to this area and this is definitely my family and I’s favorite spot.“

“I’m not sure why the recent reviews I’m reading through now are on the negative side! My husband and I accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant (we happened to be in the area), and immediately were met with excellent hospitality. I am gluten free and vegetarian, so finding a place with kind servers and food I can eat is becoming increasingly difficult. They serve complimentary bread up front (which most restaurants don’t even bother with anymore) and have an option for gluten free bread(if you ask for it) at a slight up-charge. I ordered the Korean rice bowl and my husband ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese..the food came out super fast and was delicious. I have a very low spice tolerance, so I thought my bowl was on the slightly spicier side..but it’s Korean style food so that’s to be expected. We ordered a peanut butter bar for dessert, also gluten free. I didn’t get a picture unfortunately, but it’s was super rich but not too sweet. Definitely worth the trip!! People need to start writing more positive reviews for places because this restaurant definitely deserves more positivity.“

“This place has the BEST mac & cheese!! So much so that it was my first pregnancy craving last year. 😂 super creamy, flavorful, and a huge portion that lasts me at least 2 meals!!“

“My first time here was a month ago having dinner in the steakhouse! If I could give 10 stars for the food, servers and atmosphere I would have. Last night we returned to dine in the tavern, food was absolutely delicious, Mariah our server greeted us with a friendly warm smile that she never lost each time she came to our table. We will be back very soon to sit on the balcony this time ! CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!“