Googled it and said it was open. Drive 35 miles to find out they were on winter break. But based on willing to drive 35 miles, Stowes is always Great.
Ashley Gray
Stowe’s is one of those spots you end up going back to every summer without even thinking about it. Classic beach shack energy, ocean breeze, and the sound of waves right across the street... you can’t beat the location.
We usually swing through after a beach day and grab fried clams and calamari. The chowder is always a winner.... perfect on a cooler day or when you need to warm up after the kids inevitably go all in on the ocean. The food can be hit or miss depending on timing, but that’s why I always recommend eating it right there instead of taking it home. Fresh from the fryer is where it shines. There’s something about the combo of salty air, picnic tables, and fried seafood that just hits different.
Definitely a summer staple if you’re from around here - and if you’re not, this is the spot that’ll make you feel like you are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
angelica kron
We bought a bunch of gift cards from here for Christmas because we all love the food. It’s my father in laws birthday and he is unfortunately in a wheelchair. We doubled checked the hours on line to make sure they were open and we get there only to find out they are on winter break. Yay! for them to take a break I’m sure they deserve it. Maybe next time post it somewhere. Not on website and not on google. Disappointed
Food: 4
A G
Slightly above par Seafood shack for a variety of seafood. On this trip in the winter I asked the size of the whole belly clams. He said they were running tiny. I live an honest answer. He then said, let me put you on hold they just opened a new bucket, IYKYK, yes they come in buckets. He came back on the phone to tell me the bellies on the new bucket were much bigger/normal size. They have a small prepared and fresh seafood case, unfortunately it’s a long drive and I almost always forget to bring a cooler with me. Atmosphere is classic small time seafood shack. Although parking is small I’ve never had a problem. They do a lot of take out service. Found it while visiting a friend at the very nearby V.A. Hospital. Lucky find, happy customer. Prices are what they are, seafood (whole bellies) are expensive anywhere, overall I think their price is reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie Kearns
It's too bad that there isn't traditional indoor seating for this place. We did sit by the stove so we were warm. When we walked in, the customers before us told us they have the best shrimp ever, so of course we ordered shrimp. It probably really was the best shrimp I've had. And really excellent chowder, the fries and the tartar sauce were so good too. We were just visiting after the holidays, if we lived nearby we would come regularly!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Cao
Quite possibly the worst seafood I’ve ever had. Clams had no clams and had some sort of weird stuffing. If you want an early death, this is the place. Either a heart attack or food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lawrence Garwood
Terrible decision to eat here. Terrible food. Not fresh and mixed with weird breaded stuffing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Medina
I have lived in West Haven my entire life. Tonight we had Stowe’s and it hit the spot! We started with the lobster bisque and ended with stuff filet of sole. I recommend everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich Fries, Shrimp Sandwich, Srutled Salmon, Pickles Shrimp, Clam Chowder, Fried Clam Roll, Captain's Platter, Stowes Seafood Chowder, Seafood Combo, Fresh Fish to Choose, Haddock Sandwich
Great Fried Shrimp And Great baked Potatoes On A Shell. Everything Was Fresh. Very Friendly Place. This Was Our First Time Here. We Definitely Will Be Back! We even Had a key lime 🍋🟩 dessert and birch beer soda. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Butler
Best seafood in west haven
Tadhg J
Clam chowder was good, lobster rolls came quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Lobster Roll
Island Steve
Coming here for decades, even at the old place Whole belly clams dipped in buttermilk batter and deep fried 👍 The clams are fantastic, and the people that work here, are as well. Hard-working and friendly
This place has such fresh seafood. I love their clam strips!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really excellent fried seafood made to order. This is a cash only restaurant but they do have an ATM inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, Clam Chowder, Boat, Shrimp, Lobster Bisque, French Fries, Seafood, Chowder, Clams, Scallops, Treasure Chest
Googled it and said it was open. Drive 35 miles to find out they were on winter break.
But based on willing to drive 35 miles, Stowes is always Great.
Stowe’s is one of those spots you end up going back to every summer without even thinking about it. Classic beach shack energy, ocean breeze, and the sound of waves right across the street... you can’t beat the location.
We usually swing through after a beach day and grab fried clams and calamari. The chowder is always a winner.... perfect on a cooler day or when you need to warm up after the kids inevitably go all in on the ocean. The food can be hit or miss depending on timing, but that’s why I always recommend eating it right there instead of taking it home. Fresh from the fryer is where it shines.
There’s something about the combo of salty air, picnic tables, and fried seafood that just hits different.
Definitely a summer staple if you’re from around here - and if you’re not, this is the spot that’ll make you feel like you are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We bought a bunch of gift cards from here for Christmas because we all love the food. It’s my father in laws birthday and he is unfortunately in a wheelchair. We doubled checked the hours on line to make sure they were open and we get there only to find out they are on winter break. Yay! for them to take a break I’m sure they deserve it. Maybe next time post it somewhere. Not on website and not on google. Disappointed
Food: 4
Slightly above par Seafood shack for a variety of seafood.
On this trip in the winter I asked the size of the whole belly clams. He said they were running tiny. I live an honest answer.
He then said, let me put you on hold they just opened a new bucket, IYKYK, yes they come in buckets.
He came back on the phone to tell me the bellies on the new bucket were much bigger/normal size.
They have a small prepared and fresh seafood case, unfortunately it’s a long drive and I almost always forget to bring a cooler with me.
Atmosphere is classic small time seafood shack. Although parking is small I’ve never had a problem.
They do a lot of take out service.
Found it while visiting a friend at the very nearby V.A. Hospital.
Lucky find, happy customer.
Prices are what they are, seafood (whole bellies) are expensive anywhere, overall I think their price is reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's too bad that there isn't traditional indoor seating for this place. We did sit by the stove so we were warm. When we walked in, the customers before us told us they have the best shrimp ever, so of course we ordered shrimp. It probably really was the best shrimp I've had. And really excellent chowder, the fries and the tartar sauce were so good too. We were just visiting after the holidays, if we lived nearby we would come regularly!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quite possibly the worst seafood I’ve ever had. Clams had no clams and had some sort of weird stuffing. If you want an early death, this is the place. Either a heart attack or food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Terrible decision to eat here.
Terrible food. Not fresh and mixed with weird breaded stuffing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have lived in West Haven my entire life. Tonight we had Stowe’s and it hit the spot! We started with the lobster bisque and ended with stuff filet of sole. I recommend everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich Fries, Shrimp Sandwich, Srutled Salmon, Pickles Shrimp, Clam Chowder, Fried Clam Roll, Captain's Platter, Stowes Seafood Chowder, Seafood Combo, Fresh Fish to Choose, Haddock Sandwich
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Great Fried Shrimp And Great baked Potatoes On A Shell. Everything Was Fresh. Very Friendly Place. This Was Our First Time Here. We Definitely Will Be Back! We even Had a key lime 🍋🟩 dessert and birch beer soda. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best seafood in west haven
Clam chowder was good, lobster rolls came quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Lobster Roll
Coming here for decades, even at the old place
Whole belly clams dipped in buttermilk batter and deep fried 👍
The clams are fantastic, and the people that work here, are as well.
Hard-working and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast friendly service. Always fresh and delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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