Guidebook for Waterford
Food Scene
Best salads, sandwiches, and
Mediterranean classic food. Always fresh and delicious! Salad portions and most entrees are huge. This is the sister restaurant to the NV Bakery & Market across the street.
Caffe NV
57 Boston Post RdBest salads, sandwiches, and
Mediterranean classic food. Always fresh and delicious! Salad portions and most entrees are huge. This is the sister restaurant to the NV Bakery & Market across the street.
Grilled sandwiches, crepes, salads, fresh smoothies, baked goods, desserts,and an ethnic market featuring Greek and Italian specialties. Everything is delicious!
6 locals recommend
NV Bakery & Market
40 Boston Post RdGrilled sandwiches, crepes, salads, fresh smoothies, baked goods, desserts,and an ethnic market featuring Greek and Italian specialties. Everything is delicious!
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main StNice lunch and dinner closely in Niantic. Gluten-free options.
The Spice Club
239 Main StThai and Japanese
Peking Tokyo
12 Coogan BlvdExcellent sushi!!
Ocean Pizza Restaurant and Seafood House
88 Ocean AveGreat big menu and wonderful service.
Supreme Pizza
27 Boston Post RdFriendly owners and good pizza
Great menu of locally sourced ingredients! Menu changes almost daily. Raw bar is great. The mussels in coconut broth are heavenly. There is an upstairs deck called The Treehouse open noon-9pm which is nice for drinks if you happen to be in Mystic. Make reservations.
80 locals recommend
Oyster Club
13 Water StGreat menu of locally sourced ingredients! Menu changes almost daily. Raw bar is great. The mussels in coconut broth are heavenly. There is an upstairs deck called The Treehouse open noon-9pm which is nice for drinks if you happen to be in Mystic. Make reservations.
When Pigs Fly
97 Rope Ferry RdBest breakfast in the area!
café SoL
488 Main StGood lunch spot. Some gluten-free options. Good sandwiches.
Fun atmosphere, good food and drinks. It's a little tricky to find in Mystic. Look for the signs on the side street named Willow Street. It is tucked away in the boatyard on the edge of a big dirt parking lot.
106 locals recommend
Red 36
2 Washington StFun atmosphere, good food and drinks. It's a little tricky to find in Mystic. Look for the signs on the side street named Willow Street. It is tucked away in the boatyard on the edge of a big dirt parking lot.
The Big Splurge for a meal. Beautiful spot in Watch Hill, RI. Worth seeing Watch Hill and stopping in for a drink on their porch.
64 locals recommend
Ocean House
1 Bluff AveThe Big Splurge for a meal. Beautiful spot in Watch Hill, RI. Worth seeing Watch Hill and stopping in for a drink on their porch.
Great outdoor seafood hidden gem. BYOB, picnic tables, delicious clams, lobster rolls, fish sandwiches, chowder.
36 locals recommend
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StGreat outdoor seafood hidden gem. BYOB, picnic tables, delicious clams, lobster rolls, fish sandwiches, chowder.
Best oyster bar/restaurant in an hour's radius. Nice drive into southern Rhode Island beach community. Always busy!
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdBest oyster bar/restaurant in an hour's radius. Nice drive into southern Rhode Island beach community. Always busy!
Best pasta in the area! Small restaurant, always busy. Go early.
32 locals recommend
Paul's Pasta Shop
223 Thames StBest pasta in the area! Small restaurant, always busy. Go early.
Good food and drink. Where the locals go. Busy place. Go prepared to hang out for a while. On the water. Fun, bustling place in the summer. Hang out at the outdoor bar around the waterside part of the restaurant while you wait for your table. There is a nice view.
73 locals recommend
Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StGood food and drink. Where the locals go. Busy place. Go prepared to hang out for a while. On the water. Fun, bustling place in the summer. Hang out at the outdoor bar around the waterside part of the restaurant while you wait for your table. There is a nice view.
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StSift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StGreat new bakery in downtown Mystic
Engine Room
14 Holmes StGreat selection of craft beers and bourbon. Great burgers!
Restaurant in the Saybrook Point Inn has a lovely brunch. Great views, nice spot for lunch or dinner as well. Outdoor dining with the views of the water and docks. Try the seafood.
25 locals recommend
Fresh Salt
2 Bridge StRestaurant in the Saybrook Point Inn has a lovely brunch. Great views, nice spot for lunch or dinner as well. Outdoor dining with the views of the water and docks. Try the seafood.
New casual barbecue spot featuring their own smoked pork, brisket, ribs and chicken. Outdoor, picnic style. There are some other options such as sandwiches, salads, and lobster salad roll. Ice cream bar is a plus!
12 locals recommend
Dog Watch Mystic
20 Stonington RdNew casual barbecue spot featuring their own smoked pork, brisket, ribs and chicken. Outdoor, picnic style. There are some other options such as sandwiches, salads, and lobster salad roll. Ice cream bar is a plus!
Hot dog and clam shack is local favorite. Serves good fish and chips, chowder, milk shakes and ice cream.
16 locals recommend
Fred's Shanty Restaurant
272 Pequot AveHot dog and clam shack is local favorite. Serves good fish and chips, chowder, milk shakes and ice cream.
Casual spot serving Thai, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. Located in the Olde Mystic Village. There is a movie theater right next to this restaurant which makes it a good stop before the movies.
10 locals recommend
Pink Basil
27 Coogan BlvdCasual spot serving Thai, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. Located in the Olde Mystic Village. There is a movie theater right next to this restaurant which makes it a good stop before the movies.
Great ice cream in the middle of Mystic. They also serve some sandwiches and small nibbles.
45 locals recommend
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StGreat ice cream in the middle of Mystic. They also serve some sandwiches and small nibbles.
Styled after a 1950's candy shop, ice cream parlor and diner, this is a fun spot after a day at the beach or exploring Niantic. They serve everything from breakfast to burgers, but definitely try their sundaes!
12 locals recommend
Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy, Ice Cream & Diner
334 Main StStyled after a 1950's candy shop, ice cream parlor and diner, this is a fun spot after a day at the beach or exploring Niantic. They serve everything from breakfast to burgers, but definitely try their sundaes!
Mint Leaf
770 Long Hill RdIndian food
New Italian restaurant in East Lyme featuring homemade pasta and organic ingredients. A bit pricey, but delicious. This owner also has a fancier restaurant near Foxwoods Casino, called Buon Appetito in North Stonington.
il Pomod'Oro Restaurant & Pizzeria
117 Boston Post RdNew Italian restaurant in East Lyme featuring homemade pasta and organic ingredients. A bit pricey, but delicious. This owner also has a fancier restaurant near Foxwoods Casino, called Buon Appetito in North Stonington.
Fabulous spot in Stonington Borough for lunch or dinner. On a sunny day, go for the view of the harbor and sit on the deck, or go at sunset for drinks and appetizers.
30 locals recommend
BREAKWATER
66 Water StFabulous spot in Stonington Borough for lunch or dinner. On a sunny day, go for the view of the harbor and sit on the deck, or go at sunset for drinks and appetizers.
Crown Pizza of Waterford
430 Boston Post RdExcellent pizza for eat in or take out.
Anthony J's Bistro
6 Holmes StRomantic dining in downtown Mystic
Best prepared food - excellent whole frozen lasagnas for a gang, prepared dinners, appetizers, soups, salads and desserts to take home when you've had a long day and don't feel like cooking. It's about 30 drive, but worth it.
17 locals recommend
Pasta Vita Inc
225 Elm StBest prepared food - excellent whole frozen lasagnas for a gang, prepared dinners, appetizers, soups, salads and desserts to take home when you've had a long day and don't feel like cooking. It's about 30 drive, but worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Michael Jordan's Steakhouse
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdMohegan Sun's best steak house.
Best wings in southeastern CT. Parking on the street can be tricky sometimes, but so worth it. Sports bar atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Hot Rod Cafe
114 Bank StBest wings in southeastern CT. Parking on the street can be tricky sometimes, but so worth it. Sports bar atmosphere.
Sunset Ribs
79 River StIrish bar with pub food. Close by in Niantic. Check their website for live music.
30 locals recommend
The Black Sheep
247 Main St Irish bar with pub food. Close by in Niantic. Check their website for live music.
Everything Else
Waterford Farmer's Market - Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm;
Farm fresh vegetables, local meat, some baked goods.
Town Of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry RdWaterford Farmer's Market - Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm;
Farm fresh vegetables, local meat, some baked goods.
Niantic Farmer's Market every Thursday from June 23 - October 13, 2016 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Great little farmer's market for fresh veggies and meat, baked goods. Go early to get the best selection!
Methodist Street
Methodist StreetNiantic Farmer's Market every Thursday from June 23 - October 13, 2016 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Great little farmer's market for fresh veggies and meat, baked goods. Go early to get the best selection!
Essentials
Stop & Shop
155 Boston Post RdThroughout the summer, this store has periodic sales on lobsters. They will cook them for you for free. Best place to buy them!
ShopRite of New London
351 N Frontage RdThroughout the summer, this store has periodic sales on lobsters. They will cook them for you for free. Best place to buy them!
Supreme Clean Laundromat
31 Boston Post RdBarry's Cleaners & Launderers
308 Flanders RdFood Cooperative store in New London that specializes in local, organic, and natural products. Open 8 am - 8 pm daily.
13 locals recommend
Fiddleheads Food Co-op
13 Broad StFood Cooperative store in New London that specializes in local, organic, and natural products. Open 8 am - 8 pm daily.
This local farm specializes in fresh organic produce, poultry, eggs and flowers. Fun to visit the farm animals. Check the website for weekly offerings. Farm stand open Wednesdays and Saturdays 9-5:00
White Gate Farm
83 Upper Pattagansett RdThis local farm specializes in fresh organic produce, poultry, eggs and flowers. Fun to visit the farm animals. Check the website for weekly offerings. Farm stand open Wednesdays and Saturdays 9-5:00
Shopping
Target
900 Hartford TurnpikeWalmart Supercenter
155 Parkway NGrace
46 Pennsylvania AveThere are multiple locations for this USED book store. If you are in search of a certain genre or subject matter, look online to see which branch carries what you are looking for. Each branch has different types of books. Hours of browsing. The branches are all close to the main branch on West Main St. in Niantic.
26 locals recommend
The Book Barn
41 W Main StThere are multiple locations for this USED book store. If you are in search of a certain genre or subject matter, look online to see which branch carries what you are looking for. Each branch has different types of books. Hours of browsing. The branches are all close to the main branch on West Main St. in Niantic.
Best seafood market in the area. If you're in the Mystic area, this is the place to buy your seafood to bring home to cook. It's located in a residential neighborhood, don't be deterred. Best place to buy steamers, clams and oysters (to open on your own) and fish. The lobsters can be a little expensive (always check the price of lobster at ShopRite in New London first).
Sea Well Seafood Mystic
106 Masons Island RoadBest seafood market in the area. If you're in the Mystic area, this is the place to buy your seafood to bring home to cook. It's located in a residential neighborhood, don't be deterred. Best place to buy steamers, clams and oysters (to open on your own) and fish. The lobsters can be a little expensive (always check the price of lobster at ShopRite in New London first).
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous 230 acres of gardens, lawn, and mansion situated on the ocean. Great place for the family to spend the day with a picnic. There is beach access, but no swimming allowed. There is a summer charge for parking.
69 locals recommend
Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck Rd Gorgeous 230 acres of gardens, lawn, and mansion situated on the ocean. Great place for the family to spend the day with a picnic. There is beach access, but no swimming allowed. There is a summer charge for parking.
Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StBluff Point State Park
55 Depot RdConnecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan AveA natural history museum and sanctuary with 10 miles of trails to explore, hike, bird watch, or just enjoy the meadows, woodlands, and wetlands
39 locals recommend
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos RdA natural history museum and sanctuary with 10 miles of trails to explore, hike, bird watch, or just enjoy the meadows, woodlands, and wetlands
Arts & Culture
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck RdThe Garde Arts Center, Inc.
325 State StLyman Allyn Art Museum
625 Williams StFlorence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StMystic Museum of Art
9 Water St