Restaurants in Stonington, Connecticut

Located between New York City and Boston, this 42 square mile seacoast town is a distinctive mingling of refined elegance and rural New England charm. Stonington's variety of eateries has something for everyone, no matter your budget or taste. Lucky locals and visitors alike can feast on fresh seafood dishes in every nearly restaurant, a perk of the town's waterfront setting. Stonington's restaurants are just a short drive from the local beaches, campsites, and other outdoor activity venues.

Noah's Restaurant

Connecticut Magazine refers to Noah's Restaurant as "Stonington's best kept secret, hidden in plain sight in the center of town." One of the oldest restaurants in town, Noah's offers "slow scratch" cooking with flair and distinction, using local fish, tomatoes, wine, and other locally grown ingredients. Breakfast and lunch prices are under $10, and a three-course dinner ranges from $20 to $30. Noah's boasts an on-site bakery that has produced more than fifty different types of bread. Casual atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.

Noah's Restaurant
113 Water St
Stonington, CT 06378-1430
(860) 535-3925
http://noahsfinefood.com/new/

Dog Watch Café

Overlooking Dodson Boatyard, this casual seaside venue offers live music on weekends and frequently sponsor benefit events for local charities. This café is a perfect place to enjoy good food and dazzling sunsets simultaneously. The Dog Watch Café website offers a football pool, newsletter, and event calendar. Appetizers range from $7 to $13. Soups and salads are $3.50 to $16. Seafood dishes range from $17 to $25, and "Turf" dishes run $15 to $21. Burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and pasta round out the menu. Open seven days a week.

Dog Watch Café
Dodson Boatyard
194 Water Street
Stonington, CT 06378
Phone: (860) 415-4510
www.dogwatchcafe.com

Skipper's Dock Seafood Restaurant

The setting is a 600-foot pier over Stonington harbor, with views of both Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. On Sundays, Skipper's Dock features a Dixieland Jazz Brunch from 2p.m. to 6 p.m.
Prices start at $10 for lunch to peak at $27 for their Bouillabaisse Harborview---a mix of local seafood, lobster. shrimp. scallops in a tomato-fennel-saffron broth. Closed on Tuesdays during the winter, as well the entire month of January.

Skipper's Dock Seafood Restaurant
66 Water Street
Stonington, CT 06378
Phone: (860) 535-0111
Fax: (860)535-2367
www.SkippersDock.com

And Now...for Something Completely Different!

Pronto! Express specializes in gourmet Italian takeout, perfect for outdoor adventurers who enjoy good food. Pronto! offers New Haven style pizzas, imported pastas, gelatos, and sorbetos from Italy. Fresh, authentic Italian bread is delivered from the Bronx each day. Italian cheeses, meats, and sauces are used to prepare bona fide, mouth-watering Italian meals. All foods are fully cooked and ready for reheating. Party trays available. Open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Pronto! Express
862 Stonington Rd.
Stonington CT 06379
Phone: (860) 599-5907
www.ProntoGourmetExpress.com

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Article Written By Susan Steen

Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.

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