Location: Niantic
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Top 10 American food in Niantic, Connecticut, United States
Reviews on American food in Niantic, Connecticut, United States. Niantic is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut in the United States. The population was 3,114 at the 2010 census. It is located on Long Island Sound, the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Waterford is visible on the bay's eastern horizon line, Rocky Neck State Park is also located in the area. Niantic was once famous for its Niantic River scallops, but the scallop population has been in decline for a number of years.
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10. Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Flanders Fish Market is Connecticut's largest full-service Restaurant and Award-Winning Fresh Seafood Marketplace, recently inducted into the CT Hospitality Hall of Fame and voted 'Best Seafood' 2017 runner-up in Connecticut Magazine. Seafood is our speci
Reviewed By bambamhunts
This place was flat out, no kidding amazing. The Hot Lobster Roll was I like anything I have ever eaten before. The oysters are incredibly fresh with homemade cocktail sauce. Staff was great, place was very clean and prices were reasonable. We are only in town a few days but will definitively go back before we leave.
9. Black Point Pizza
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By jjs2
Weâve heard lots of good things about this relatively new local pizza (and more...) restaurant. Weâve consistently heard âgood food but uneven serviceâ. I must say that clearly the off-season has mitigated the service issues and the food is excellent. And you canât beat the price. My wife and I stopped in on a Tuesday night. The place was about 1/3 full. Katie the waitress was relatively new but very friendly and accommodating. She was honest. When we asked âwhatâs good and popularâ, she explained she was new and hadnât tried everything on the menu yet...we decided to split a Caesar salad and we split an entree, Polo di Mino. The salad was very large and easily satisfied the two of us. The dressing was excellent...tangy and hint of lemon. My only complaint was that the salad could have used a little less dressing. The salad was served with warm homemade rolls. They reminded us of Bertucciâs rolls made with pizza dough. Irresistibly delicious! They are served with those commercial butter packs....a small dipping bowl of olive oil would have been a welcome and nicer alternative...The meal arrived pre split. This is a very nice move that too few kitchens offer. The split portions were plenty adequate...after salad and rolls especially! The chicken dish was very flavorful...chicken cutlets pounded and dredged in seasoned flour, sautéed and finished was a delicate lemon wine sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and a touch of tomato. Excellent flavor, moist and not overly spiced with garlic or onion (a mistake many pseudo Italian restaurants make...). We enjoyed our meal with a couple of very generous glasses of Chilean Pinot. All in all a great meal for two for slightly more than $40. Canât be beat. If I have any complaints itâs the fact that the place needs to take itself more seriously, despite the facility (formerly a gas station and quick mart) and location. Itâs not nouveau gourmet. But with a few touches it could raise its game beyond just a pizza place with good dinners. For example, the TV near the bar was set to âWheel of Fortuneâ. No one was watching it, the sound was on ( annoying) and itâs not separated from the dining room. Either turn the TV off or set it to that burning Yule log with music. Anything but the game show. Also, the waitress was great, but we sat at a table set for 4and the other 2 place settings were never removed. And we had to remind the waitress the turn down the lights. It was way too bright when we entered and the lights ARE on a dimmer. Someone needs to be attending to the little things. It will make a big difference. One last peeve...the picture of the dining room on the website is a generic restaurant...looks so warm and homey. Itâs unfortunately not what you find when you walk in. Again someone needs to focus on the little things. But remember, the food is great and for the price itâs a bargain. We will be back. Appreciate this feedback greatly!
8. Main Street Grille
Overall Ratings
3 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By Bridget C
5 adults and 2 children arrived at 6:45. Waited to be seated because there was no staff maning the hostess desk. No other patrons waiting. No outside seating available so we sat inside. Waited way to long for a waitress to come so no water or bread. It seems our waitress was working our table as well as ones upstairs! She would disappear for long stretches of time. Other tables came aand went long before we finished our meal. Got my requested 2nd drink when the bill came. Food was good - service sucked!
7. La Belle Aurore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Northfielder2
Thoroughly enjoyed the stuffed Challah bread French Toast, which was light, and loaded with berries, with a bit of cream cheese. This was served with real maple syrup, which was delicious. Please know that they scramble eggs till brown, which is not my preference. The side of bacon was ample and very good. We also had a messy veggie scramble with eggs over salad greens. This was a typical French size serving and not enough to satisfy my husbandâs heartier appetite, but very tasty. The food was definitely whole food tasting, which was great, but was kind of tepid temp-wise, which is not to my liking. The ambience was quaint with a lovely âFrenchâSentiment of âfood made with love that is not fast loveâ, written in red on the wall mirror. I could do without the fake grass appliqué on said mirror. Waitstaff was perfection: gorgeous and charming! I can see why most people honestly give it 5 stars, but not for me.
6. The Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Christine N
Enjoyed dinner here last night. This is a casual family restaurant. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, but once we were seated we were greeted right away by the friendly server. Drinks were brought out while we perused the menu. There is a wide variety of options from complete dinners to light salad and sandwich items. Breakfast is also served all day. The food we ordered came out in a reasonable amount of time. Everything was good and the portions were generous. Save room for dessert because their pies are all homemade and the servings are large! I will definitely return to the Shack when I am in the area.
5. The Black Sheep
Overall Ratings
3 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By IP3806
We stopped for dinner after a movie next door. The menu is varied with an excellent selection of appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert. Prices are very reasonable and portions are large. Service was excellent. There is a nice selection of Irish/English items as well.
4. When Pigs Fly Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Wayne W
I had breakfasted at Somewhere in Time, the sister restaurant of When Pigs Fly located on the Goldstar Highway in or near Groton. It was excellent each time I'd been there. This trip, I am staying in Waterford, CT where When Pigs Fly is located. I had to try it. Like the first place, you get your own coffee from the variety they offer. Grab a mug and pour your own. I had the organic dark roast which was very good. Then you sit and order from a virtually identical menu (one item is different from Somwhere in Time). The servers share tips and it appears each tries hard to hold up their end of it. They're friendly, efficient, remember you, and seem genuinely sincere in their "Welcome back"!There are other places in the area that specialize in breakfast. I've tried several including Sweeties in New London and The Shack in Waterford. The food at each is good. But, the overall experience at When Pigs Fly and Somewhere in Time was better for me than the other places. Prices are pretty much the same at all of them.
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3. Lillian's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By skipmays
Nothing fancy, but the menu was adequate for our early dinner needs. We split an order of homemade chicken liver pate and added a salmon salad taco and a grilled chicken sandwich for our mains and topped things off by splitting a cheesecake portion. Service was prompt and unobtrusive and the food itself was excellent. Easy to understand why so many guests rate Lillian's as very good or excellent.
2. Charlies Place Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
From pastas to seafood to Barbeque ribs brisket pulled pork , Pulled Chicken, Sunday brunch and Happy Hour Menu
Reviewed By skipmays
Just on the western fringes of Niantic, with excellent free parking, is Charlies Place. Our early Wednesday evening dinner was a mix of Italian and American dishes that were well proportioned, tasty and reasonably priced. The dining crowd was on the light side (5:45pm ?) and the service was excellent. We had a 7pm appointment in the village and the waitstaff accommodated that requirement with a smile. We'd be pleased to come back and dine again.
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1. Charlies Place Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
From pastas to seafood to Barbeque ribs brisket pulled pork , Pulled Chicken, Sunday brunch and Happy Hour Menu
Reviewed By skipmays
Just on the western fringes of Niantic, with excellent free parking, is Charlies Place. Our early Wednesday evening dinner was a mix of Italian and American dishes that were well proportioned, tasty and reasonably priced. The dining crowd was on the light side (5:45pm ?) and the service was excellent. We had a 7pm appointment in the village and the waitstaff accommodated that requirement with a smile. We'd be pleased to come back and dine again.
