📅 11.15.25
*WRITTEN REVIEW
Big Al’s Reel Reviews - EP.181
Noah’s Restaurant 👎🏾
Stonington Borough, CT
Tonight I headed into the historic and absolutely beautiful Stonington Borough for Episode 181, and I started my evening with a quick stop at the nationally known Lobster Trap Tree. They just finished putting it up on Friday. You will see a ton of dope custom painted buoys, the whole display looks incredible. It’s only two blocks from Noah’s, so after checking that out, I took the short walk through the Borough and made my way over for dinner.
I arrived early, around 4:30pm which was before the full dinner rush, but people were already flowing in. By 5:35 PM, in the dining section alone (10 tables total), 7 were filled and more guests were coming in minute by minute.
Inside, Noah’s gives you that classic New England charm. It's beautiful. Warm lighting, rustic décor, and dope local prints of New London, Stonington, and shoreline scenes all across the walls.
It genuinely felt like stepping straight into a Hallmark movie.
My server tonight was Ryan, friendly, attentive, and had water waiting at my table right from the start. He also brought out bread with a plate of butter, which was a good touch. Service was friendly, but overall super slow. I waited 40 minutes for my main dish even though the restaurant wasn’t fully packed yet.
Alright, let’s talk about the food...
🍽️ THE FOOD
1️⃣ Steamed Mussels- $14
Garlic, butter, white wine, parsley
I really wanted to like these and I love garlic, but these mussels were overpowered. The garlic was extremely strong, to the point where it drowned out everything else.
Worse, the mussels had a slightly sour taste, and the broth wasn’t enjoyable. I literally choked down 2 mussels on bread and I was done!
I couldn’t finish them.
👎🏾 Thumbs Down
2️⃣ Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings- $13
(I chose BuffaBlue)
The wings were a no-go for me. Dry, bland, over-baked - just not it.
And the “Buffalo Blue” sauce?
Yo Listen…
I spent $13 for seven unseasoned chicken wings that were dry, over-baked, and came with a little tin of Frank's Red Hot sauce with a dollop of blue cheese dressing mixed in.
That wasn’t going to cut it.
No way.
That was an insult 🤷🏾♂️ and that’s why these wings earned a
👎🏾 Thumbs Down
3️⃣ Fettuccine (Arugula/Walnut/Pesto)- $16+ Stonington Bay Scallops- $20
This dish saved the entire night.
The pesto was fresh and flavorful, the pasta looked and tasted incredible, and the Stonington Bay scallops that are caught right off the boats here were sweet, tender, and absolutely delicious.
This was the one plate that delivered.
💣 BOMB
4️⃣ Apple Crisp- $8
A rare move for me, I actually ordered dessert tonight. It was to cheer me up from the disappointing dinner. It didn't cheer me up but it was good.
💬 FINAL THOUGHTS
Noah’s is a landmark here in Stonington, it’s been part of the Borough since 1979, and the atmosphere inside is truly beautiful. The town is charming, the décor is gorgeous, and the vibes were perfect.
But the food tonight with one hit (💣), two major misses (👎🏾👎🏾), and slow service didn’t help.
The mussels and wings were a disappointment, but the fettuccine with scallops was excellent.
Based on tonights visit, Noah's Restaurant did not pass the Big Al's Reel Reviews 👎🏾
And as always, these are my honest opinions based on what I experienced. You know that I always keep it Real to Reel, and you can always go try it yourself and decide but for me, it's a no-go 👎🏾
"See you on the rebound, Peace✌🏾Out!"
☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo
“Always keeping it Real to Reel”
James Malinoski
Very good food & atmosphere. Only complaint is that the service was very slow. At least 30 minutes before our lettuce wrap/Korean beef appetizer came out. A salad with scallops & rice/ beans/ vegs with salmon came out another 15 mins after. $60 total for the 2 entrees.Bill came to around $90 with tip.
Suzanne Sirianni
Loved everything about this place from the moment I drove up and parked across from the entrance . Hope to be back again .
Cheryl Costello
Love coming here for a relaxed lunch after a morning walk at Barn Island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy Brueckner
Nice little place with a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our evening chatting with a local couple. Our food was very good. Our bartender was an interesting guy. Our drinks were just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Warren
I love the breakfast and Sunday suppers. I’m not a fan of the home fries I prefer hashbrowns with onions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J B
Good food, one of the least expensive borough place to eat
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anne Byrnes
Very friendly staff and great food. Returned twice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Noelle Ferrara
I came in with my fiance after seeing good reviews but we stood at the entrance waiting to be seated for over 5 minutes without anyone saying anything to us. Two staff members made eye contact on more than one occasion which is why we kept waiting but we just ended up leaving after no one approached us.
Service: 1
Tom Tedford
Always a pleasure to visit. I enjoy breakfast and their Sunday brunch menu works great even if you have to drive an hour or so for breakfast.
Always a joy and great food for breakfast - which we enjoy often. A quintessentially great way to start the day. (Garden scramble or the Benedict’s are our fav)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobstah Benny, Eggs Any Style with Toast & Home Fries, Huevos Rancheros
James Fox
What a charming little place to sit and enjoy freshly made food. We were out yesterday in Stonington, CT. a a mini snow squall kicked up with a brisk cold wind which made our trip to Stonington even better. Driving on Water St. we saw Noah's on the corner flying the American flag at lunchtime. we stopped in . We were greeted by Meghan and seated in a cozy dining area with a few booths and tables spaced nicely. Old building so all the old floors and metal ceiling sheets and a bump out window table caught my eye. This place is a great place to warm the bones and sit and enjoy the atmosphere, there was party of 4 sitting and just enjoying each others company and the comfortable and cozy feel , nobody was rushing them out. We were seated and first thing you notice are the great photographs on the walls. A local artist John Papp, beautiful photography and neatly matted and framed. Colorful exotic birds and some local pictures all for sale. Onto the food, we were there for lunch, breakfast is served until 11:30 then they switch over to lunch. My wife ordered a Awesome Sauce Burger that comes with lettuce, tomato, cheese and smoked applewood bacon, I ordered a Boro Bowl, comes with rice and quinoa.You get 2 choices of sauces along with 4 standards, spicy sesame and ranch dressings I chose tomato, edamame, raw red onion and raw spinach. I added a protein Bulgogi steak. EXCELLENT bowl !!!!! My wife said her burger was great. Meghan provided excellent service with a smile. This small restaurant was a great stop for us, we will definitely be back again. Their menus offer something for everyone, breakfast, lunch or dinner you can't go wrong Top the experience off with beautiful Stonington, CT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kailea Spitaleri
My family and I actually came here a few years ago and I’ve been meaning to write a review for them ever since! The food was absolutely wonderful, and we shared a beer tasting that I would definitely recommend, including some great local options. But far and above I remember the great service. We were in a tight window and they were great for accommodating us and helping get us out quickly and on time, while ne we feeling rushed. The staff was attentive and I believe the owner (?), a wonderful woman was at the head of house and was just so sweet. Would highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taha Anwar
THIS IS THE GREATEST BREAKFAST I HAVE EVER HAD. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING, STOP THINKING AND GO. THE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD AND A MUST TRY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taseen Anwar
I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best pancake I’ve ever had in my life. Come here and get the wild blueberry pancakes, and I promise you that you’ll understand.
📅 11.15.25 *WRITTEN REVIEW Big Al’s Reel Reviews - EP.181 Noah’s Restaurant 👎🏾 Stonington Borough, CT Tonight I headed into the historic and absolutely beautiful Stonington Borough for Episode 181, and I started my evening with a quick stop at the nationally known Lobster Trap Tree. They just finished putting it up on Friday. You will see a ton of dope custom painted buoys, the whole display looks incredible. It’s only two blocks from Noah’s, so after checking that out, I took the short walk through the Borough and made my way over for dinner. I arrived early, around 4:30pm which was before the full dinner rush, but people were already flowing in. By 5:35 PM, in the dining section alone (10 tables total), 7 were filled and more guests were coming in minute by minute. Inside, Noah’s gives you that classic New England charm. It's beautiful. Warm lighting, rustic décor, and dope local prints of New London, Stonington, and shoreline scenes all across the walls. It genuinely felt like stepping straight into a Hallmark movie. My server tonight was Ryan, friendly, attentive, and had water waiting at my table right from the start. He also brought out bread with a plate of butter, which was a good touch. Service was friendly, but overall super slow. I waited 40 minutes for my main dish even though the restaurant wasn’t fully packed yet. Alright, let’s talk about the food... 🍽️ THE FOOD 1️⃣ Steamed Mussels- $14 Garlic, butter, white wine, parsley I really wanted to like these and I love garlic, but these mussels were overpowered. The garlic was extremely strong, to the point where it drowned out everything else. Worse, the mussels had a slightly sour taste, and the broth wasn’t enjoyable. I literally choked down 2 mussels on bread and I was done! I couldn’t finish them. 👎🏾 Thumbs Down 2️⃣ Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings- $13 (I chose BuffaBlue) The wings were a no-go for me. Dry, bland, over-baked - just not it. And the “Buffalo Blue” sauce? Yo Listen… I spent $13 for seven unseasoned chicken wings that were dry, over-baked, and came with a little tin of Frank's Red Hot sauce with a dollop of blue cheese dressing mixed in. That wasn’t going to cut it. No way. That was an insult 🤷🏾♂️ and that’s why these wings earned a 👎🏾 Thumbs Down 3️⃣ Fettuccine (Arugula/Walnut/Pesto)- $16+ Stonington Bay Scallops- $20 This dish saved the entire night. The pesto was fresh and flavorful, the pasta looked and tasted incredible, and the Stonington Bay scallops that are caught right off the boats here were sweet, tender, and absolutely delicious. This was the one plate that delivered. 💣 BOMB 4️⃣ Apple Crisp- $8 A rare move for me, I actually ordered dessert tonight. It was to cheer me up from the disappointing dinner. It didn't cheer me up but it was good. 💬 FINAL THOUGHTS Noah’s is a landmark here in Stonington, it’s been part of the Borough since 1979, and the atmosphere inside is truly beautiful. The town is charming, the décor is gorgeous, and the vibes were perfect. But the food tonight with one hit (💣), two major misses (👎🏾👎🏾), and slow service didn’t help. The mussels and wings were a disappointment, but the fettuccine with scallops was excellent. Based on tonights visit, Noah's Restaurant did not pass the Big Al's Reel Reviews 👎🏾 And as always, these are my honest opinions based on what I experienced. You know that I always keep it Real to Reel, and you can always go try it yourself and decide but for me, it's a no-go 👎🏾 "See you on the rebound, Peace✌🏾Out!" ☝🏾❤️ - Big Al Mayo “Always keeping it Real to Reel”
Very good food & atmosphere. Only complaint is that the service was very slow. At least 30 minutes before our lettuce wrap/Korean beef appetizer came out. A salad with scallops & rice/ beans/ vegs with salmon came out another 15 mins after. $60 total for the 2 entrees.Bill came to around $90 with tip.
Loved everything about this place from the moment I drove up and parked across from the entrance . Hope to be back again .
Love coming here for a relaxed lunch after a morning walk at Barn Island!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little place with a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our evening chatting with a local couple. Our food was very good. Our bartender was an interesting guy. Our drinks were just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the breakfast and Sunday suppers. I’m not a fan of the home fries I prefer hashbrowns with onions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, one of the least expensive borough place to eat
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very friendly staff and great food. Returned twice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
I came in with my fiance after seeing good reviews but we stood at the entrance waiting to be seated for over 5 minutes without anyone saying anything to us. Two staff members made eye contact on more than one occasion which is why we kept waiting but we just ended up leaving after no one approached us.
Service: 1
Always a pleasure to visit. I enjoy breakfast and their Sunday brunch menu works great even if you have to drive an hour or so for breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always a joy and great food for breakfast - which we enjoy often. A quintessentially great way to start the day. (Garden scramble or the Benedict’s are our fav)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobstah Benny, Eggs Any Style with Toast & Home Fries, Huevos Rancheros
What a charming little place to sit and enjoy freshly made food. We were out yesterday in Stonington, CT. a a mini snow squall kicked up with a brisk cold wind which made our trip to Stonington even better. Driving on Water St. we saw Noah's on the corner flying the American flag at lunchtime. we stopped in . We were greeted by Meghan and seated in a cozy dining area with a few booths and tables spaced nicely. Old building so all the old floors and metal ceiling sheets and a bump out window table caught my eye. This place is a great place to warm the bones and sit and enjoy the atmosphere, there was party of 4 sitting and just enjoying each others company and the comfortable and cozy feel , nobody was rushing them out. We were seated and first thing you notice are the great photographs on the walls. A local artist John Papp, beautiful photography and neatly matted and framed. Colorful exotic birds and some local pictures all for sale. Onto the food, we were there for lunch, breakfast is served until 11:30 then they switch over to lunch. My wife ordered a Awesome Sauce Burger that comes with lettuce, tomato, cheese and smoked applewood bacon, I ordered a Boro Bowl, comes with rice and quinoa.You get 2 choices of sauces along with 4 standards, spicy sesame and ranch dressings I chose tomato, edamame, raw red onion and raw spinach. I added a protein Bulgogi steak. EXCELLENT bowl !!!!! My wife said her burger was great. Meghan provided excellent service with a smile. This small restaurant was a great stop for us, we will definitely be back again. Their menus offer something for everyone, breakfast, lunch or dinner you can't go wrong Top the experience off with beautiful Stonington, CT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I actually came here a few years ago and I’ve been meaning to write a review for them ever since!
The food was absolutely wonderful, and we shared a beer tasting that I would definitely recommend, including some great local options. But far and above I remember the great service. We were in a tight window and they were great for accommodating us and helping get us out quickly and on time, while ne we feeling rushed. The staff was attentive and I believe the owner (?), a wonderful woman was at the head of house and was just so sweet.
Would highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THIS IS THE GREATEST BREAKFAST I HAVE EVER HAD. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING, STOP THINKING AND GO. THE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD AND A MUST TRY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best pancake I’ve ever had in my life. Come here and get the wild blueberry pancakes, and I promise you that you’ll understand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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