

While some may have indoor dining areas, most have only outdoor seating, which comes with a healthy dose of salty ocean air. Ĭlick here to see the best seafood shacks in New EnglandĪside from the perfectly fried seafood baskets, a major draw at many of the best seafood shacks in New England is a superb coastal or harbor view.

Fried cod and haddock sandwiches are ubiquitous, too, and so is clam chowder. Whole belly fried clams are the gold standard at these eateries, and virtually every seafood shack serves their own version of a lobster roll, whether it’s Connecticut style (warm with butter) or Maine style (cold with mayonnaise). And luckily for residents and tourists alike, these fruits of the sea are harvested sustainably and available fresh off the boat at many of these take-out stands and snack shacks. Murphy Boat Works, Myacht, Mystere International, Mystic Catboat/Legnos. Sea Swirl is located at the junction of routes 1 & 27 at 30 Williams Avenue in Mystic, CT. įrom bivalve mollusks like oysters and clams, to lobsters, to cod and haddock, marine life has long supported the economies of many New England villages. Rinker Boat Co, Sea Hunt, Sea Ray Boats, Sea-Doo/BRP, Seaswirl Boats. We cant wait to stop back in and try out the seafood. To compile a list of the best seafood shacks in New England, 24/7 Tempo consulted lists, ratings, and reviews from websites including Yankee, Providence Journal, Rhode Island Monthly, Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, New Hampshire Magazine, The Daily Meal, Gayot, and Eater. Here is the best seafood restaurant in every state. (Of course, you don’t need to be in New England to enjoy seafood. No matter where you are in these northern Atlantic states, a tried and true seafood shack is bound to be nearby. As the days grow long and warm, coastal waters from Connecticut to Maine teem with life and become a fertile fishing ground. Overall not too bad, better if it could fill me up!! Haha! Check out their menu HERE.Summer in New England is synonymous with seafood. Sea Swirl is an ice-cream shop on 30 Williams Ave in Mystic. Perhaps, lobsters are kinda pricey now since they are not really in season. For $14.95, I wished they included some lobster tail in it, rather than just the claw meat. Ordered a side order of whole bellies and Rhode Island style clam chowder. After reading some of the reviews on here about the big whole belly clams, it made me want to take the trip here for the good whole belly clams that are so hard to find. The lobster roll was not bad, although it did not fill me up. Sea Swirl is a tiny shack on the road that is known for ice cream and their famous whole belly clams. There were some celery in the lobster salad, and maybe a tiny bit of onion. The bread/roll was tiny, and it was topped with large chunks of lobster (claw meat) salad. My first time ordering/eating a lobster roll. It is located at 30 Williams Avenue at the junction of Routes 1 & 27 in Connecticut. The dinner came with some crispy fries which were alright, lemon and some tartar sauce. Sea Swirl of Mystic was formerly a street side Carvel Ice Cream shop.

The fried fish however was a little on the oily side. Light golden crispy batter coating a piece of fresh moist juicy fish. 2) Fish & Chips Dinner $12.95 – Fish was super fresh. But, hubby and I know they can be rather expensive after our fresh clams buying experience for clam chowder $5 per lb. The clams were priced kind of high for a small portion of it. It’s crunchy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. The clams are coated in some corn meal (i think) then fried to golden brown. It was my first time (or maybe second) time having fried clams. Located halfway between New York and Boston. Enjoy the Seaport's historic tall ships or explore the varied seashore look for great shopping, local perspectives, fantastic sailing or just an afternoon getaway. There were 2 kinds of friend clams Fried Clam Strips (which we ordered) & Fried Belly Clams (maybe they were famous for this?). Settled in the 1650s, Mystic, a small village in Southeastern Connecticut, has a history entrenched in old traditions and seafaring ways. Here’s what we ordered and food was made to order ġ) Fried Clam Strips $9.80 – I think the place is famous for its clams. After watching Rachel Ray raving about the place a few years back, we always wanted to give it a try. The restaurant features outdoor sitting only and is slightly further than the main touristy places in Mystic. This seafood joint has been on the Food Network Rachel Ray’s $40 A Day. Hubby and I decided to have dinner Sea Swirl in Mystic, CT recently.
