About On The Waterfront Restaurant

On The Waterfront Restaurant is one of those places you bring up when someone asks where to find solid seafood with a relaxed, coastal feel, and it just happens to sit right at 250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320, United States. From the moment I introduce it to friends, I usually describe it as a spot where fresh flavors meet an easygoing atmosphere, making it perfect for both casual meals and laid-back celebrations. As a seafood restaurant, it naturally leans into ocean-inspired comfort food, but what really stands out is how approachable the menu feels, whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer dine-in experience. Outdoor seating is a big draw here, especially when the weather cooperates, and it adds to that breezy waterfront vibe people love. At the same time, takeaway and delivery options make it just as convenient for nights when staying in sounds better. I like pointing out that the offerings go beyond just seafood plates, with a well-rounded selection that includes beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits, along with coffee for slower afternoons. Happy-hour drinks and small plates are popular talking points when I introduce the place, because they create an easy excuse to drop by after work without committing to a full dinner. There’s also a balance between indulgent comfort food and healthier options, which makes recommending it to different tastes pretty simple. For anyone planning something more personal, the private dining room adds flexibility without losing that relaxed tone. Overall, when I talk about On The Waterfront Restaurant, I frame it as a welcoming, versatile spot that fits right into New London’s dining scene while still feeling special enough to remember.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great wine list

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Happy-hour drinks

+ Happy-hour food

+ Healthy options

+ Private dining room

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Romantic

+ Trendy

+ Upmarket

Crowd

Crowd

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Brunch reservations recommended

+ Lunch reservations recommended

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Paid parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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+1 860-444-2800

250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320, United States

Reviews

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We went today and had server Allen, who was phenomenal. Views were great , food was delicious and pricing was fair . We did not get dessert but it looked incredible! FYI : Parking is on the street.

- Kitty -

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The food and atmosphere was great. We had a table looking out over the water. We had scallops. They were excellent. Our server was friendly and took excellent care of us. He was a wealth of information about the area.

- Dan Graff -

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After a really disappointing breakfast in Mystic, my mom and I were hungry for some lunch. I did some googling and found this spot which looked like a good choice. We love having a water view and the large windows provided that. The inside was clean and modern and felt higher end. Our server, Olivia, was so friendly but professional. I decided to have the clam chowder and tuna tartare. I could have used a touch more soy for the tuna but both items were delicious. We also really liked the complimentary bread. It was perfect to dip into my chowder. I also appreciated that the tortilla chips are made in house. My mom's salad was large, beautiful, and very tasty. All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. We were both glad that we discovered this spot. The menu had several other choices we'd both like to try -- baked scallops, spaghetti and meatballs, fish and chips, chicken Francese, and rigatoni vodka all sounded good. So there's a range of options besides just seafood which is perfect for us.

- jenn 13 -

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Our family of 4 enjoyed a delicious dinner at On The Waterfront. We ate on the deck and had a beautiful view of the water and boats. Our server was quite attentive, friendly, and professional. We started with a basket of bread and butter, chicken wings, and French onion soup. Our entrées were great. We finished our meal with an amazing slice of pistachio cake!

- Jennifer Welch -

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Great place to sit by the water and enjoy a meal. We ordered the fish tacos and the scallops and fries. Pretty good. The scallops were local and had a sweet taste. The coleslaw is ok but needed a little more flavor. I appreciated the option for mocktinis. My non-alcoholic mojito was good. The server we had was awesome. Very attentive. Posted a few pics of the view of the marina

- Rene P -

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I’m visited CT on Sunday for few days and went on the waterfront restaurant really enjoyed from beginning to the end meal service and Christmas atmosphere! Me and my husband share calamari which was tender and fresh I had seafood pasta was so good and my husband had steak with mashed potatoes was outstanding finished with tiramisu and strong coffee prices very reasonable compared to NYC love it for sure will be our next visit spot

- Joanna Paliwoda -

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Angelina was an incredible server and was on top of it for the entire visit! We thoroughly enjoyed our time, food and drinks here! Neat setting with outdoor and indoor seating options! The shrimp are delicious and so are the drinks! The bread was incredible too! All the food was excellent! Would come back for sure!!! Highly recommend if in the area and needing a good place! Parking is all over but you’ll get there!

- T Thomas -

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