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Rive Bistro is one of Waterfront.

1. Rive Bistro

7.6
299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT
French Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Stony Creek Brewery is one of Waterfront.

2. Stony Creek Brewery

8.8
5 Indian Neck Ave (Maple Street), Branford, CT
Brewery · 27 tips and reviews
Harbor Lights is one of Waterfront.

3. Harbor Lights

6.9
82 Seaview Ave, Norwalk, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Parker Mansion is one of Waterfront.

4. Parker Mansion

7.3
541 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT
Bistro · 5 tips and reviews
jenelle's is one of Waterfront.

5. jenelle's

307 Front St, New Haven, CT
Breakfast Spot · Fair Haven · 7 tips and reviews

6. The Lake House

Brookfield, CT
Home (private) · 1 tip

7. The White Horse

8.4
258 New Milford Tpke, New Preston, CT
Pub · 45 tips and reviews

Mike V.Mike Valletta: The Shepard's Pie is out of this world! Definitely a top 10 dish.

8. Five Islands Lobster

8.9
1447 Five Islands Rd, Georgetown, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Voted one of best 12 Lobster Shacks in New England

9. Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

8.0
117 Pearl St, Groton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Nathan A.Nathan Anderson: Try and secure a table out on the dock, the view is great! You can bring your own alcohol as well, so come prepared :)

10. Thurston's Lobster Pound

8.9
9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Dana D.Dana D: A visit to Acadia would be incomplete without Thurstons. The only way it gets any fresher is if they put it on your plate from the boat. Oh wait, they do. Snag a Lobster Ale as the perfect complement.

11. Roy Moore Lobster Company

8.9
39 Bearskin Nck, Rockport, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kieloch: Stick with their specialties: lobster and take-away fresh seafood. The other ready-to-eat stuff is cooked up by microwave and is less than awesome. Also, no steamed clams or oysters. Otherwise A+

12. Morning Glory Cafe

6.9
Old Lyme, CT
Breakfast Spot · 10 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: Nice cafe for brunch. Get the outdoor seating and watch the river. Thai influenced menu. Good sandwich, Asian salad and Thai ice tea.

13. PB Boulangerie Bistro

8.4
Lecount Hollow Beach Rd (Rt 6), South Wellfleet, MA
French Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

KendraKendra: French pastries. Perfect morning treats! Pick them up then eat them overlooking the ocean.

14. Back Eddy

8.0
1 Bridge Rd (Horseneck Beach), Westport Point, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Jeff D.Jeff Drury: It may be obvious, but the stuffies are as good as it gets.

15. Muddy Waters Cafe

9.2
42 Bank St, New London, CT
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: Cute breakfast and lunch spot.They even have the old Life magazines In the house. Sit on the deck and watch the River. Get the Spinach, tomato and egg on a croissant!

16. S&P Oyster Co.

8.6
1 Holmes St (at E. Main St), Mystic, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: Probably the best view of mystic river. Try to get a table next to the window or sit in the garden when the weather is nice.

17. Dog Watch Cafe

8.7
194 Water St, Stonington, CT
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: If it's summer time, Have a drink on the dock! They also set fire pit on the porch, which is relaxing. The broiled scallop is wonderful.

18. Skipper's Dock

66 Water St, Stonington, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: The dock is a Perfect place to have cocktails or dine and watch the sunset.

19. Lobster Landing

8.8
152 Commerce St, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Corsello: Best lobstah rolls in New England

Apricots Restaurant & Pub is one of Waterfront.

20. Apricots Restaurant & Pub

1593 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

21. Café Flo

96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Dine in the Rafal Landscape Center or take a basket and blanket and picnic by the river

22. Dockside Seafood & Grill

8.7
145 Block Island Rd. (at Montowese St.), Branford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Dan T.Dan Troxell: Great spot to enjoy a drink and watch the sunset over the marina!

Nellie Green's is one of Waterfront.

23. Nellie Green's

7.7
50 Maple St, Branford, CT
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Colin C.Colin Cunningham: Tuesday and Wednesday night dinner specials can't be beaten. $38 dinner for 2 and a bottle red or white included!

24. GW Tavern

8.7
20 Bee Brook Rd., Washington Depot, CT
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Colonial style tavern with fireplace and live music on weekends - on the Shepaug River

25. Apricots Restaurant & Pub

1593 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Maire W.Maire Wynn: Awesome benches to sit and have a beer on the river! Tuna burger AMAZING!

26. The Mill on the River

8.5
989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT
Cocktail Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Cynde O.Cynde O: Enjoy the deck (serene & romantic). You'll see geese, carp and maybe a heron. Great food & drinks, too!

27. Silver Sands State Park

8.9
Silver Sands Park Rd., Milford, CT
State or Provincial Park · Devon - Walnut Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: At low tide, walk the sand bar out to the island.

Chaffinch Island Park is one of Waterfront.

28. Chaffinch Island Park

7.4
Guilford, CT
Park · 1 tip
Long Lake is one of Waterfront.

29. Long Lake

7.7
Long Lake, NY 12847 (1130 Deerland Road), Long Lake, NY
Beach · 6 tips and reviews
Abby's Place is one of Waterfront.

30. Abby's Place

35 Pratt St, Essex, CT
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Essex Island Marina is one of Waterfront.

31. Essex Island Marina

Foot of Ferry St, Essex, CT
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

Jessica H.Jessica Hartke: Awesome place to kayak. Lots of beautiful wildlife!

32. Connecticut River Museum

7.9
67 Main St, Essex, CT
Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth King: Book a trip on the Schooner Mary E!

The Spit is one of Waterfront.

33. The Spit

North River, Scituate, MA
Beach · 1 tip
Knapps Landing is one of Waterfront.

34. Knapps Landing

520 Sniffens Ln, Stratford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Foundry Kitchen & Tavern is one of Waterfront.

35. Foundry Kitchen & Tavern

8.4
1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, CT
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Stone House Restaurant is one of Waterfront.

36. Stone House Restaurant

506 Old Whitfield St, Guilford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Lenny's Indian Head Inn is one of Waterfront.

37. Lenny's Indian Head Inn

8.7
205 S Montowese St (Linden Ave.), Branford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Bridge Restaurant [Raw Bar] and River Patio is one of Waterfront.

38. Bridge Restaurant [Raw Bar] and River Patio

8.2
37 Main St, Westerly, RI
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Captain's Cove Restaurant is one of Waterfront.

39. Captain's Cove Restaurant

8.0
1 Bostwick Ave (None), Bridgeport, CT
Harbor or Marina · West End - West Side · 21 tips and reviews
bartaco is one of Waterfront.

40. bartaco

8.8
20 Wilton Rd (at Post Rd E), Westport, CT
Mexican Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
Sunset Grille is one of Waterfront.

41. Sunset Grille

8.1
52 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT
Bar · East Norwalk · 21 tips and reviews
Las Mañanitas is one of Waterfront.

42. Las Mañanitas

8.9
1250 New York 22, Brewster, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
Breakwater is one of Waterfront.

43. Breakwater

7.6
66 Water St, Stonington, CT
Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Ernie and Rocky's Aqua is one of Waterfront.

44. Ernie and Rocky's Aqua

34 Riverside Dr, Clinton, CT
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant is one of Waterfront.

45. Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant

81 N Main St, East Hampton, CT
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Mattabessett Canoe Club is one of Waterfront.

46. Mattabessett Canoe Club

80 Harbor Dr, Middletown, CT
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

47. The Pine Leaf

354 Litchfield Rd, New Milford, CT
Breakfast Spot · 1 tip
Joey C's Boathouse is one of Waterfront.

48. Joey C's Boathouse

5.9
955 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Shanks is one of Waterfront.

49. Shanks

6.6
131 Grove St, Clinton, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Red Hat on the River is one of Waterfront.

50. Red Hat on the River

8.2
1 Bridge St, Irvington, NY
French Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
l'escale restaurant bar is one of Waterfront.

51. l'escale restaurant bar

8.6
500 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich, CT
French Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Rowayton Market is one of Waterfront.

52. Rowayton Market

8.9
157 Rowayton Ave (at Wilson Ave), Norwalk, CT
Coffee Shop · Rowayton · 4 tips and reviews
The Belle Haven Club is one of Waterfront.

53. The Belle Haven Club

8.6
100 Harbor Dr, Greenwich, CT
American Restaurant · 1 tip