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"Just Add Water"
in Connecticut for the Freshest Lobster Rolls, Chowder and Seafood
Creations
Dining on the Edge...of Rivers,
Lakes and Streams
HARTFORD --- August 2, 2006
A myriad of appetizing waterfront restaurants are on the
menu in Connecticut. With one of America's most picturesque and
popular coastlines, Connecticut offers casual, elegant, romantic
and fun venues for the family. Connecticut's waterside restaurants
on the coast, lakes, rivers and streams, many with their
own docks and accessible by boat represent one of summer's
most refreshing and delightful experiences.
Along the Coast On The Waterfront
Locals say that legendary Abbott's
Lobster in the Rough overlooking Noank Harbor is "hard
to find but impossible to forget." This seaside favorite
specializes in giant lobsters so bring an appetite. Pull a boat
up to Skipper's Dock
in Stonington, which sits on a 600-foot pier with views of Fisher's
Island. Check out the memorabilia-filled dining room that captures
the heyday of ocean cruising in the 1930's. Sea
Swirl in Mystic is ranked at the very top of Connecticut
"clam shacks." More than 24 flavors of ice cream and
frozen yogurts add to the appeal. At Saybrook Point in Old Saybrook,
the aptly-named Dock
& Dine restaurant is open year-round and has amazing
views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound.
Sage
American Grill & Riverside Bar
in Chester boasts a waterfall view along the Connecticut River
and the Sage American
Oyster Bar & Grill in New Haven is one of the most
popular dockside restaurants in the area. The double-decker deck
offers spectacular views and is the perfect setting for a romantic
evening. The Rusty Scupper in New Haven is on the harbor
and within walking distance of the Long Wharf Pier. This is a
great place to catch a glimpse of New Haven's tall ships, including
the Amistad and the Quinnipiack.
Built in 1836 with native granite,
Guilford Mooring,
on the Long Island Sound treats diners to traditional New England
ambience and indigenous "nor'eastern" seafood.
A hip crowd gathers in the outdoor
patio at Stonebridge
Restaurant, which overlooks the Wepawaug River waterfall.
Outriggers
at Brewers Stratford Marina in Stratford is eclectic
in more than its menu casual ambience takes on a tropical
flair with staff dressed in Hawaiian shirts.
Fairfield County is rich in waterside
dining experiences. Sophisticated L'Escale
at the Delamar Hotel on Greenwich Harbor is located in Connecticut's
first independent five-star luxury hotel. Diners enjoy views
of the busy harbor filled with luxury yachts and cruisers.
Views of the Saugatuck River
are available from every seat that surrounds the immense central
riverstone fireplace at River
House Tavern in Westport. Try Italian fare at Positano's,
located at the beach's edge in Westport.
Lakes and Rivers Rushing By
Waterfront dining takes on an entirely different character in
the hills and valleys of Connecticut, a more serene and tranquil
experience than along the Long Island Sound. In the Litchfield
Hills region, picturesque Lake Waramaug is home to a number of
restaurants and inns that feature waterview dining. Since 1847,
Hopkins Inn
in New Preston perched high above the northern shore, has welcomed
visitors with accommodations, dining and the Hopkins Inn beach
just below. Also in New Preston is The
Boulders, designed and built in 1890 as a stately Dutch
colonial mansion. Completely restored in 2003, the inn and restaurant
is a charming example of a lakeside New England country inn.
One of the most enticing addresses on Lake Waramaug 62
Flirtation Drive is home to the legendary Doc's
Trattoria & Pizzeria, offering a zesty combination
of flavorful, Italian-inspired dishes, pizzas and seafood.
The Farmington River region is
one of the most historic and scenic parts of Connecticut. Award-winning
Ann Howard's Apricots in Farmington is noted for its sophisticated
ambience and its expertly prepared specialties such as rack of
lamb. The Old Riverton
Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
overlooks the tumbling west branch of the Farmington River
popular for tubing, kayaking and white water rafting from
its grindstone terrace and Hobby Horse bar. The Farmington River
rushes by the windows of the charming Grist
Mill Restaurant, which has won awards for its romantic
atmosphere and French/Continental cuisine.
The magnificent Connecticut River
Valley offers several memorable places for waterfront dining,
where the mouth of the river meets the Long Island Sound. The Blue Oar in East Haddam
is noted for its backyard-grilled fresh seafood specialties and
spectacular views of the river.
Further north, the romantic Mill on the River Restaurant
is located on the shore of the Podunk River in South Windsor.
Adjacent to a rushing mill stream, the restaurant offers a promenade
deck and garden gazebo.
If a water view is not enough,
Connecticut offers a wide range of opportunities to set sail,
put to sea (or the river) and eat well at the same time. There
are dinner cruises of the Thimble Islands, lobster cruises, themed
riverboat excursions on the Connecticut River, glamorous party
boats for special occasions and many other choices. For complete
information, visit www.CTvisit.com.
For more details about waterside
restaurants as well as the 52 Getaways to Connecticut guide;
restaurants, resorts, country inns, B&Bs and other places
to stay; please call 888-CTvisit (888-288-4748) or log on at
www.CTvisit.com . Connecticut
offers visitors a multi-faceted wealth of attractions; historical,
cultural and recreational activities; diverse natural landscapes,;
parks, beaches and wilderness sure to fulfill any getaway desire.
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough,
Noank, 860-536-7719, www.abbotts-lobster.com
Ann Howard's Apricots, Farmington, 860-673-5405
The Blue Oar, East Haddam, (860) 345-2994; http://www.blueoar.com/
The Boulders, New Preston, 860-868-0541, www.bouldersinn.com
Doc's Trattoria & Pizzeria, New Preston, 860-868-9415, www.docstrattoria.com
Dock & Dine, Old Saybrook, 860-388-4665, www.dockdinect.com
The Grist Mill, Farmington, 860-676-8855, www.thegristmill.net
Guilford Mooring, Guilford, 203-458-2921, www.guilfordmooring.com
Hopkins Inn, New Preston, 860-868-7295, www.thehopkinsinn.com
L'Escale, Greenwich, 203-661-4600, www.lescalerestaurant.com
Mill on the River Restaurant, South Windsor, 860-289-7929, www.themillontheriver.com
The Old Riverton Inn, Riverton, 860-379-8678, www.rivertoninn.com
Outriggers at Brewers Stratford Marina, Stratford, 203-377-8815,
www.outriggersrestaurant.com
Positano's Restaurant, Westport, 203-454-4922, www.positanoswestport.com
River House Tavern, Westport, 203-226-5532, http://www.riverhousetavern.com/
Rusty Scupper, New Haven, 203-777-5711
Sage American Oyster Bar & Grill, New Haven-203-787-3466,
Chester-860-526-9898, www.sageamerican.com
Sea Swirl, Mystic, 860-536-3452, www.seaswirlofmystic.com
Skipper's Dock, Stonington, 860-535-0111, www.skippersdock.com
Stonebridge Restaurant, Milford, 203-874-7947, www.stonebridgerestaurant.com
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