24 Best Seafood Restaurants near Old Lyme

“service and food are amazing“

“So happy they are here! The foos is always good and the servers are always friendly and welcoming!!! Thank you for bringing a great restaurant to this town!!!“

“My wife and I went with friends visiting from Los Angeles on Saturday evening. The food and drink were, as usual, fantastic, and our server, Alex, was outstanding. I almost always write a review of this place when we eat there and I've never had a negative thing to say about Liv's. Nice job! We'll be back.“

“This is my new, absolute favorite spot. Cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu has something for everyone. The food choices range from some comfort food to fresh gourmet flavors and all has a high quality presentation and never skimp on flavor. Perfect sized portions. A great drink selection. The staff is so helpful and so friendly and go the extra mile to make sure your taken care of. Highly recommend!“

“The best Seafood restaurant ever !!!!!!!“

“I celebrated my birthday at the Seal tonight. We haven't been in a while. I had the Short Rib Ravioli, Mom had the Serloin Steak, my wife had Tuna and our son a grilled cheese. Everything was delicious! Our server said she was new, but did a great job. We finished with warm Carmel apple pie! It was the perfect ending to a great night!“

“Excellent food. Owner on site regularly. Buttermilk fried chicken is excellent. Great specials. A local favorite.“

“Randy had clam fritters that he said were delicious and I had clam strips that were lightly breaded. The breading was thin and fluffy and tasted great. The restaurant is so clean and bright with seating outside too. We will return.“

“They wouldn't give us window table although no one sat in the available ones... claiming a large party was coming that never came - super weird. Window seats remained available during our entire meal. It upset my guest - even other patrons came up to us to comment about how rude it was. .“

“everything was good except the Rhode Island clam chowder , they need to put real clams in instead of ground up tiny specs very disappointed yesterday in the chowder all we got was broth and potatoes with tiny bits of clam“

“We visited yesterday afternoon, and started our Bill’s Experience” at the bar where we had a couple of local brews. Bartenders were amazing and the whole mood was relaxed and fun. When our friends arrived we sat outside and the deck, the colors, the outside bar the entire feel was exactly what we wanted for our weekend trip to the area. Had the Bill Lager, what a fun and tasty beer! Our food, from appetizers to main course was absolutely delicious. Nice portions, perfect seasoning and he quality was superb. The staff was so attentive and professional but also fun! After our meal, we went to the shop and yes, there are so many cute designs on shirts! Loved the lobster towel too! Once there ice cream had to happen. WOW! What a treat and pervert way to end our afternoon at Bills! All I can say is THANK YOU Mark and staff, you provide a solace of fun and great food!“

“My husband and dined here for the first time last evening. We both savored the experience. From the moment you walk in the door, you know that you are in for something unique. The cocktails, especially the white Negroni, were excellent. The food was top tier. I had one bite of my husband’s halibut and fell in love. I opted for several starters. Oh! To be a mussel luxuriating in that broth! Ceviche portion was HUGE and clean and fresh, lobster risotto was so creamy and warm. I wanted the entire dessert menu, but selected the frozen soufflé, which was light and dreamy. An night out like no other! Thank you chefs!“

“The lobster bisque was among the best I’ve had, and the same goes for the lobster roll and onion rings. Order was done in less than 10 min. Great view, fast service, and awesome food!“

“Ty let us know his owner Stephanie fesko ( who scares him and he didnt wanna lose his job) breaks ADA laws by not allowing us and our well trained service dogs to eat inside where it's cool on a hot summer day as we drove by. We were discriminated and he didn't want to lose his job. We feel bad for Ty and hope he is able to get a better job with people that appreciate his work effort and dont make him break laws. Keep on driving by this discriminatory cafe. What a joke.“

“Great spot, friendly staff, and delicious food“

“It was a pleasure working at The Gelston House this weekend! The staff were so accommodating and friendly! We highly recommend their event services and dining experience! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great place to eat, great food“

“Had the special - Chicken Cordon bleu… didn’t expect anything amazing but it was amazing. Surprisingly, but beautifully, crispy on the outside with a slight sweet flavor. Chicken was perfectly cooked, not dry, with appropriate proportions of cheese/ham. Service was extraordinarily friendly. Topped it off with a nice Port wine and they had a decent selection available. Will be back.“

“My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and were absolutely blown away. We tend to end up with less than stellar dining experiences and service, but the Brushmill was outstanding! The service was impeccable, they congratulated us on our anniversary (which was a note on the reservation) and gave us a complimentary Prosecco toast to start the evening. Our server was top notch, we never found ourselves in need of a thing. We started with drinks after the Prosecco toast- a mint greyhound and a tequila old fashion, both of which were well balanced with beautiful presentation. For the appetizer, we got the scallops…. Out of this world! Our server commented they were his favorite, and after trying them it’s no surprise! This may have been the best scallop dish I have ever had. If you go, GET THE SCALLOPS and thank me later! For dinner I had the pasta dish and added chicken to it and my boyfriend had the steak frites. The chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The brown butter sauce was light and flavorful at the same time and the hazelnuts in the pasta dish paired beautifully with the brussle sprouts and sage. My boyfriend’s steak was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The amazing meal and service were complimented by the absolutely beautiful building. We both love the rustic industrial vibe, pairing the history of the building and the elegance of the atmosphere perfectly. We will definitely be back and telling all our friends about this hidden gem. Thank you for being a stupendous addition to our evening.“

“Very good chow and good service, 5 stars!“

“Been shopping at this fish monger since 1999, from org. owners.Fast forward, Lisa F. bought business (guessing 2004-2006) I have NEVER had an issue with any fish or side etc. purchased including to present! My favs: Ahi tuna, Niantic oysters, Wellfleet oysters, sea scallops, swordfish, grouper, clams, sea bass, oysters rockefeller, carolina slaw, to name a few!
Lisa F. added a larger variety of fish products and sides! Chef Jerry created fantastic recipes (Carolina Slaw) amongst others! NYT review said "Any fresher you'd have to catch it yourself" Fast forward to mid 2004, Lisa said she was retiring (OH NO!) But ironically, sold the business to LISA and MIKE K., whom she introduced me to! Basically telling them, Mark supports your businesss all year long! please take care of him! Which they have! I might be long winded!, but NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ATLANTIC FISH IN OSB! PS: Lynne has been there NOW P/T FOREVER! Tell her Mark sent you in!“

“Good times , nice friendly great food ..could have more diverse drafts“

“We came here for lunch, which they have everyday specials, and it was very good. Everyone was super friendly. They have 3 hibachi grills and really great sushi. The popcorn lobster roll was fantastic if you like a good crunch and sauce with your sushi roll. I would definitely recommend.“

“This resort is not only stunning, but very friendly and accommodating! They have always gone above and beyond both personally and professionally when I have visited! From a business perspective I highly recommend Water’s Edge! Great customer service!!“