Such a special location and really wonderful food. One of those places that create and instant memory. Love love brunch here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loren S
Rowayton Seafood Restaurant offers a truly delightful dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, parking was a breeze with the attentive valet service awaiting us at the restaurant's entrance, providing a stress-free beginning to our lunch. With a reservation in hand (highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity), we were promptly greeted by the ever-friendly and smiling hostess and escorted to our table on the second floor, boasting magnificent views of the waterfront.The culinary journey commenced with dishes that tantalized the taste buds, showcasing some of the finest seafood offerings in the area. Each bite was a testament to the kitchen's dedication to quality and flavor, leaving us thoroughly impressed.However, it wasn't just the cuisine that left a lasting impression; the staff's professionalism and efficiency added to the overall dining experience. Our server, Arsen, deserves special recognition for his impeccable service. His knowledge, attentiveness, and unwavering professionalism ensured that every aspect of our meal was nothing short of perfection.In summary, Rowayton Seafood Restaurant is a gem that deserves to be lauded with six stars if possible. It undoubtedly ranks among the top five dining destinations in the area, making it a must-visit for locals and travelers alike. Conveniently located off exit 12 on I-95 northbound, it's easily accessible for those passing through. I eagerly anticipate my next visit and wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience.
The place is so cute, great view. Need to make reservations because it is usually full. We had small raw oyster platter and was great. Then wine mussles and those were to Kill for. Pretty large wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
-THE BRO-
A very good restaurant. Highly recommend to people in the area to go.
Always a great experience at Rowayton Seafood! Great food, cocktail and wine selection, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters, Lobster Bisque
Garrick W.
Delicious Seafood. I had my seared Yellowfin tuna cooked Perfectly. MY shared shellfish Sampler was huge and fresh.
Anthony L.
Great food and ambience! Staff is very efficient and also right there tending to cleaning after every course.
Chris McAvoy
My wife got norovirus from the oysters. Be careful everyone!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Eric D
Dinner was amazing. We’re not from the area and found the restaurant on Google after going to the aquarium. The fried oysters were absolutely amazing. My wife and I both had the clams and linguini and we both agreed that it was the best either of us either had. My son had the grilled swordfish which was also great. We’ll definitely be back when we’re back in that area.Kid-friendliness: Good variety on the kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bowl of Lobster Bisque, Key Lime Pie, Linguine and Clams
The raw clam is must try, very fresh great price $2 each, save your trip to long island , this is much better. Mushrooms risotto taste so good, the risotto cooked just about right and it soaked in all mushrooms flavor $14 side dishes Fish and chips .... The fish batter is very thin, fish itself fresh and just perfect. Fries is good and love their coleslaw too. One of the best Clam chowder is also decent with a big clam in it. Came in here after lunch hour, there's self parking across street next to the pizza place very convenient. Clean bathroom and nice atmosphere, would definitely come back again to try more items on menu.
Nicole A.
I had high high hopes for this place. I'm truly disappointed. The 2 stars are for the servers and and hostess for being friendly and attentive. The food was greasy, awful, mostly tastes frozen, with no flavor. In addition, I had awful heartburn the most of the late afternoon. I'm not really sure if this was a fluke but The calamari tasted like rubber band-ish Kids' chic n fries was frozen and the grilled cheese was soaked and soppy with butter I'm so disappointed The fish and chips with so greasy but prob the most tastiest I don't understand the popularity. I mean I do, the people are friendly and the views are amazing so maybes that's the draw.
Meredith Draycott
Generally the food is very good and some dishes really exceptional (last years halibut), service however is more erratic - some delightful and welcoming and others less so.Love steamers but wont order them again as served in a low flat bowl and cold the minute the dish is set down. Please put them in a type of bucket or cocotte to keep them warm because dipping them in cold cooking juice and butter doesn't improve them. That said, we'll return.If you want a sea view table make sure to book in advance as they go quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
JC BROEMS
Place is ridiculous (meaning very good). I come from NY to get this grub. I don’t leave reviews often but wow. I will forever return here. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Looney
Gotta love ClamChowder Poutine!With a harbor view!!!
Such a special location and really wonderful food. One of those places that create and instant memory. Love love brunch here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rowayton Seafood Restaurant offers a truly delightful dining experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, parking was a breeze with the attentive valet service awaiting us at the restaurant's entrance, providing a stress-free beginning to our lunch. With a reservation in hand (highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity), we were promptly greeted by the ever-friendly and smiling hostess and escorted to our table on the second floor, boasting magnificent views of the waterfront.The culinary journey commenced with dishes that tantalized the taste buds, showcasing some of the finest seafood offerings in the area. Each bite was a testament to the kitchen's dedication to quality and flavor, leaving us thoroughly impressed.However, it wasn't just the cuisine that left a lasting impression; the staff's professionalism and efficiency added to the overall dining experience. Our server, Arsen, deserves special recognition for his impeccable service. His knowledge, attentiveness, and unwavering professionalism ensured that every aspect of our meal was nothing short of perfection.In summary, Rowayton Seafood Restaurant is a gem that deserves to be lauded with six stars if possible. It undoubtedly ranks among the top five dining destinations in the area, making it a must-visit for locals and travelers alike. Conveniently located off exit 12 on I-95 northbound, it's easily accessible for those passing through. I eagerly anticipate my next visit and wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rowayton Lobster Roll, Key Lime Pie, Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, Crispy Cod Tacos, Spicy Tuna Tartare
The place is so cute, great view. Need to make reservations because it is usually full. We had small raw oyster platter and was great. Then wine mussles and those were to Kill for. Pretty large wine selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
A very good restaurant. Highly recommend to people in the area to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Maine Steamers, Lobster Rolls, Rowayton Lobster Roll, Pei Mussels, Fried Montauk Calamari
Always a great experience at Rowayton Seafood! Great food, cocktail and wine selection, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Oysters, Lobster Bisque
Delicious Seafood. I had my seared Yellowfin tuna cooked Perfectly. MY shared shellfish Sampler was huge and fresh.
Great food and ambience! Staff is very efficient and also right there tending to cleaning after every course.
My wife got norovirus from the oysters. Be careful everyone!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dinner was amazing. We’re not from the area and found the restaurant on Google after going to the aquarium. The fried oysters were absolutely amazing. My wife and I both had the clams and linguini and we both agreed that it was the best either of us either had. My son had the grilled swordfish which was also great. We’ll definitely be back when we’re back in that area.Kid-friendliness: Good variety on the kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bowl of Lobster Bisque, Key Lime Pie, Linguine and Clams
Amazing view when out on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Rolls
Restaurantji Recommends
The raw clam is must try, very fresh great price $2 each, save your trip to long island , this is much better. Mushrooms risotto taste so good, the risotto cooked just about right and it soaked in all mushrooms flavor $14 side dishes Fish and chips .... The fish batter is very thin, fish itself fresh and just perfect. Fries is good and love their coleslaw too. One of the best Clam chowder is also decent with a big clam in it. Came in here after lunch hour, there's self parking across street next to the pizza place very convenient. Clean bathroom and nice atmosphere, would definitely come back again to try more items on menu.
I had high high hopes for this place. I'm truly disappointed. The 2 stars are for the servers and and hostess for being friendly and attentive. The food was greasy, awful, mostly tastes frozen, with no flavor. In addition, I had awful heartburn the most of the late afternoon. I'm not really sure if this was a fluke but The calamari tasted like rubber band-ish Kids' chic n fries was frozen and the grilled cheese was soaked and soppy with butter I'm so disappointed The fish and chips with so greasy but prob the most tastiest I don't understand the popularity. I mean I do, the people are friendly and the views are amazing so maybes that's the draw.
Generally the food is very good and some dishes really exceptional (last years halibut), service however is more erratic - some delightful and welcoming and others less so.Love steamers but wont order them again as served in a low flat bowl and cold the minute the dish is set down. Please put them in a type of bucket or cocotte to keep them warm because dipping them in cold cooking juice and butter doesn't improve them. That said, we'll return.If you want a sea view table make sure to book in advance as they go quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Place is ridiculous (meaning very good). I come from NY to get this grub. I don’t leave reviews often but wow. I will forever return here. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gotta love ClamChowder Poutine!With a harbor view!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes