Waterfront dining in Connecticut serves seafood with a lovely view

Ready for a special dining treat by the beach? Head right across the border into Rhode Island and settle in under an umbrella at Paddy’s Beach Club. The view at Misquamicut Beach is spectacular – and so is the food! Order up some oysters or little necks from the raw bar or Paddy’s famous smoked wings or street tacos. Then go for the gold with a chilled lobster roll, fried scallops, a fresh salad or burger. Paddy’s was named a Top 10 Beach Bar in America by Coastal Living magazine, so you’ll want to sample a Shark Attack or Island Rum Punch. And check the website for the special dinner series featuring wines from Gooseneck Vineyards or beers from Harpoon Brewery.

Delicious meals, outstanding service and spectacular water views are all hallmarks of the vibrant dining scene in Stonington Borough. Enjoy the freshest local seafood, stimulating cocktails and other specialties as you watch a spectacular sunset (Stonington is famous for them!). Sit in comfort in a casual cafe overlooking the harbor with with an outdoor bar. The local dining scene includes everything from cozy coffee places to a Mexican restaurant with the best Margarita you’ve ever had. Cafes with oyster bars; fine dining based on fresh, local ingredients; a foodie favorite with farm-raised meat and organic produce; a coffee bar that serves up cafe con leche; a pizza palace that also offers veggie platters: It’s all happening in the restaurants of Stonington.