The following list includes dining establishments in New London and the broader region. Please call ahead or check their website in case any of our information has become out of date!
American
36 Town Grill and Tap, 42 Town ST, Norwich. 860-949-8878. Burgers, sandwiches, pasta and salads.
374 Kitchen, 374 Main Street, Niantic. 860-850-5107. Elevated comfort food including brunch every day.
The Blue Duck, 52 Bank Street, New London. 860-446-6824. "Playful gastropub" with water views.
Dutch Tavern, 23 Green Street, New London. 860-442-3453. A New London institution serving burgers, sandwiches and soups. Eugene O'Neill was a regular.
Engine Room, 14 Holmes Street, Mystic. 860-415-8117. View of the Mystic River. Locally sourced, creative American comfort food, with a focus on America's most beloved dish, the burger.
Hangry Goose, 11 Halls Road, Old Lyme. 860-434-2227. Breakfast and lunch with a water view.
Mr. G's, 452 Williams Street, New London. 860-447-0400. Friendly, casual dining. Pizza, subs, breakfast and more.
Muddy Waters Café, 42 Bank Street, New London. 860-444-2232. Coffee house serving breakfast, lunch and desserts, overlooking the river.
On the Waterfront, 250 Pequot Avenue, New London. 860-44-2800. Seafood, Italian and American cuisine; dining room offers lovely views of the Thames River; outdoor seating for nice weather.
The Rustic Cafe, 516 Boston Post Road, East Lyme. 860-691-0477. Burgers, seafood and lots of pickles.
Asian
China House, 30b Norwich Road, Quaker Hill. 860-437-8899. A great family-owned spot for Chinese food - take-out or dine-in.
Cinnamon Grill, 385 Bank Street, New London. 860-574-9414. Sri Lankan, Indian, Indonesian, Laotian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Maldivian, Philippine and Malaysian specialties.
Jasmine Thai, 470 Bank Street, New London. 860-442-9991. Popular Thai restaurant with a substantial Japanese menu, including sushi.
Koto Japanese Steak House, 527 Long Hill Road, Groton. 860-445-5686. A hibachi and sushi bar serving lunch and dinner.
Mido Sushi, 783 W Thames Street, Norwich. 860-892-1818. A delightful fusion of Japanese cuisine in a modern and vibrant setting.
Mirch Masala, 156 Kings Highway, Groton. 860-455-8043. Classic Indian food, served buffet-style at lunch every day.
Noodles and Rice Bistro, 165 Bank Street, New London. 860-443-4444 | Thai, noodles and Asian fusion.
Oriental Grill, 867 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville. 860-892-8081. Various Asian cuisines, specializing in dim sum daily.
Peking Tokyo, 12 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic. 860-572-9991. Japanese/Chinese fusion and Asian cuisine.
Pink Basil, 27 Coogan Boulevard Building 3B, Mystic. 860-245-4470. Casual kitchen with a patio, serving classic Thai, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese fare, plus sushi.
The Spice Club, 239 Maine Street, Niantic. 860-451-8121. Wide variety of authentic Thai dishes, sushi, pad thai, daily specials.
The Spice Palette, 929 Bank Street, New London. 959-201-6913. Named best Indian restaurant in New London County by CT Magazine.
Swad Tandoori, 150 State Street, New London. 860-439-1809. Authentic Indian featuring Northern specialties.
Bistros
La Belle Aurore, 75 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic. 860-739-6767. Relaxed bistro serving eclectic farm-to-table fare in downtown Niantic.
Diners
Norm's, 171 Bridge Street, Groton. 860-405-8383. Old-school dining car with classic diner fare.
The Shack, 441 Long Hill Road, Groton. 860-445-5500. All-American favorites and classic comfort foods in three locations.
Italian
Bravo Bravo, 19 East Main Street, Mystic. 860-536-3228. Trendy eatery offering modern seaside cuisine with Italian leanings.
Castello of Niantic, 11 East Pattagansett Road, Niantic. 860-451-8880. Family-owned, homemade pasta dishes, chicken, fresh seafood, grinders, salads, soups. Seasonal outside patio dining.
The Diamond, 53 Bank Street, New London. 959-716-4009. Delicious brick oven sourdough pizza with retro arcade machines and incredible atmosphere.
Illiano's Real Italian Pizzeria, 709 Broad Street Extension, Waterford. 860-437-1999. Along with pies, this bright, casual storefront offers pasta, grinders, salads & desserts.
Olio Restaurant and Bar, 33 King's Highway, Groton. 860-445-6546. Contemporary Italian fare in a bistro-like atmosphere.
Mystic Pizza, 56 West Main Street, Mystic. 860-536-3700. Remember the movie? A nostalgic pizza spot that serves up pies in a memorabilia-filled space.
Paul's Pasta, 223 Thames Street, Groton. 860-445-5276. Pasta is made fresh daily and paired with high-quality ingredients at this popular spot on the Thames.
Recovery Room, 445 Ocean Avenue, New London. 860-443-2619. Gourmet pizza and daily pasta specials.
Tony D’s, 92 Huntington Street, New London. 860-443-9900. Fine dining. Old-fashioned Italian restaurant serving fine traditional dishes. Italian/Pizza serving lunch/dinner.
Woodfella's Brick Oven Pizza, 45 Huntington Street, New London. 860-715-9663. Offers best brick oven pies and wings.
Latin American
Mañana Cafe, 970 Poquonnock Road, Groton. 860-440-8301. Modern Mexican.
Margaritas, 12 Water Street, Mystic. 860-536-4589. Part of a small northeastern chain serving Mexican food.
Mi Casa, 31 Golden Street, New London. 860-574-9183. A vibrant cantina serving homestyle dishes.
Mi Familia, 365 Broad Street, New London. 959-201-6583. Family recipes for Puerto Rican food.
Milagro Cafe, 142 Water Street, Stonington. 860-535-8178. Authentic Mexican food in a colorful, intimate setting.
Ortega's, 108 North Street, Groton. 860-405-1275. Genuine Tex-Mex in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
Pick Pockets, 214 CT-12, Groton. 860-910-0235. Casual stop for great falafel, hummus and other wraps and salads.
Saeed's International Market, 464 Ocean Avenue, New London. 860-440-3822. Deli serving Middle Eastern favorites.
Sandwiches, Burgers, Coffee, Tea and/or Dessert
Cafe Sol, 488 Main St, Niantic. 860-739-2933. "Seasonally fresh, optimistically organic, locally favored." Coffee, breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, quesadillas.
Michael's Dairy, 629 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT 06320. 860-443-2464. Ice cream, shakes, sundaes, malts. (Seasonal)
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, 2 West Main Street, Mystic. 860-572-7978. Famous homemade ice cream.
Muddy Waters Café, 42 Bank Street, New London. 860-444-2232. Coffee house serving breakfast, lunch and desserts, overlooking the river.
NV Bakery & Market, 57 Boston Post Road, Waterford. 860-444-8111. Fine Greek/American cuisine. Bakery/Deli featuring 17 types of grilled cheese, crepes, daily soup specials, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, imaginative and healthy salads, homemade Greek pastries, and a mini-market featuring international specialties.
Sift, 5 Water Street, Mystic. 860-245-0541. French-focused bakery serving treats created by Food Network's 2018 Best Baker in America.
Washington Street Coffee House, 13 Washington Street #1, New London. 860-437-0664. Great place for coffee, basic pastries, house-made pies and ice cream.
Seafood
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough, 117 Pearl Street, Noank. 860-536-7719. Counter-service seafood restaurant with a view of the Mystic River. (Seasonal)
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock, 80 Hamilton Street, New London. 860-439-1741. A seafood shack on the water; outdoor seating. Lobsters, clams, fish and more. (Seasonal - closed January, February, and some of March).
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 22 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme. A local favorite for over 30 years! A full-service fish market and casual dining seafood restaurant. Outdoor dining, heart-healthy menu options, family-friendly atmosphere and the freshest seafood around.
Fred's Shanty, 272 Pequot Avenue, New London. 860-447-1301. Seasonal waterside spot beloved by locals for lobster rolls, clams, native scallops, hot dogs and burgers. (Seasonal)
Oyster Club, 13 Water Street, Mystic. 860-415-9266. For locavores and oyster lovers. Elegant but casual fine dining and raw bar. Menu changes daily, showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.
Red 36, 2 Washington Street, Mystic. 860-536-3604. Airy waterfront restaurant featuring a seafood-centric American menu.
Sea Swirl, 30 Williams Avenue (Rte. 1), Mystic. 860-536-3452. A Mystic favorite for fried clams and ice cream; outside seating, locals and tourists alike eagerly look forward to annual opening day early in April. (Seasonal)
Shipwright's Daughter, 20 East Main Street, Mystic. 860-536-7605. Tide-to-table restaurant sustainably celebrating New England's food heritage and a 2024 James Beard Best Chef.
S&P Oyster Co., 1 Holmes Street, Mystic. 860-536-2674. Seafood restaurant offering gluten-free desserts; dine inside or outside, overlooking the Mystic River and drawbridge.